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Blue Heron Steakhouse, Lexington, KY

Blue Heron Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
2118 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem


The Blue Heron Steakhouse is located in the thriving historic Jefferson Street corridor. We offer an excellent menu with steakhouse classics and modern Southern fare with specialties such as fresh oysters, the finest cuts of beef, shrimp and grits and more. Our restaurant started as a hand-crafted cocktail bar and consumer demand made it obvious that we needed to expand to a full-service kitchen. The Blue Heron is situated in a renovated home with exposed brick, a beautiful, locally crafted chandelier, a roaring two-sided fireplace in the colder months. Locally owned and loaded with character, The Blue Heron is a perfect setting for an intimate date, an evening with friends or simply a casual dinner while watching the game.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 254-2491
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Billy Oakley
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Second Street
  • Parking details
    The Blue Heron has a private parking lot right beside the restaurant. There is also ample on street parking in the area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lexington

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Heron Steakhouse in Lexington offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests praise the "amazing crab cakes" and "perfectly cooked steaks." The cozy atmosphere, enhanced by a "welcoming fireplace," makes it ideal for special occasions. Expect friendly, attentive staff and an outstanding selection of wines and cocktails. Highly recommended!

2,118 Reviews
  1. Sonia

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a neighborhood gem. We have started going there regularly and have enjoyed all our visits. Love eating there.

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  2. Mike

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were impeccable! Steak was absolutely amazing

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  3. Brandon

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was great with a fireplace and home like feel. Porterhouse for 2 was a great choice. Plenty for two people!

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  4. Ethan

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Never felt like we weren’t being waited on. Was an amazing place to eat at with great food

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  5. Jennifer

    VIP

    Cleveland

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always!! The best reason to come to Lexington❤️ Foods was outstanding and service was wonderful🤗🥰

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  6. Steven

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, extraordinary service, exceptional atmosphere. My wife and I love this place, this is the second year I have taken my family here for her birthday.

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  7. Kristi

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing especially the crab cake and blue cheese wedge!

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  8. Doreen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Setting in a neighborhood is cozy and inside is warm and inviting. Food was fantastic but a bit pricey. Service was very good.

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  9. Anita

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite Lexington restaurant. Consistency in food and service paired with excellent wines and bourbons make a meal here a great experience.

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  10. Julee

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience! My only tiny complaint was it was very dark. Like dim lighting but it was almost too dim

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FAQs

Blue Heron Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 2118 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Blue Heron Steakhouse

185 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY 40508

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Second Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Blue Heron has a private parking lot right beside the restaurant. There is also ample on street parking in the area.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Billy Oakley
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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