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Lockbox at 21c Hotel, Lexington, KY

Lockbox at 21c Hotel

4.5 (1295)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Located in Lexington’s 21c Museum Hotel, Lockbox showcases a commitment to sourcing local, high-quality ingredients. Lockbox uses thoughtful yet simple preparations and cooking techniques in a contemporary brasserie setting. Designed by Deborah Berke Partners, the Lockbox space highlights historic features like original marble floors, decorative plaster details, large arched windows and even a historic safe deposit vault that is used for private dining.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Holden
  • Catering
    Lockbox provides catering and beverage service for events at 21c Lexington. The culinary team uses thoughtful yet simple preparations to showcase local, high-quality ingredients. Custom menus are available and a dedicated Event Team will ensure every detail of your event is perfect.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Upper St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available and valet costs $8.
  • Entertainment
    Adjacent to Lockbox is 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. With over 7000 square feet of exhibition space, 21c Museum hosts dynamic group and solo exhibitions featuring emerging artists alongside acclaimed international artists.The Museum is free and open to the public, 24/7.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,295 people are saying

Lockbox at 21c Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Lexington

    Good for groups

  • Lexington

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lockbox at 21c Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere and creative menu, featuring standout dishes like "mushroom toast" and "chicken and rabbit mafalde." Guests praise the "excellent service" and appreciate the "great ambience and venue." While some find portions small, the "fun, creative and exciting food" consistently impresses.
1,295 Reviews
  1. Neal

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fries were unbelievably good. Chicken sandwich was amazing.

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  2. Perry VIP

    Louisville30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lockbox at 21c is a favorite place. Brought family in from Denver and they loved it. Food and drinks were great as was our server Ross.

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  3. Michael

    Louisville7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What we got was good. 2 people got roast chicken and the other got the cheeseburger. The cheeseburger was about the size of a McDonald's quarter pounder. From what I saw nothing special. My roast chicken was good but again, small amounts nothing tonrode home about. The staff were dressed as if they were working at a college help desk. It's a unique concept but I could go for Carson's, Coles on Main, Dudley's on Short, etc and have a much better experience. Truthfully I've paid less money and gotten more food and variety of options at a Texas Roadhouse. The food was delicious but I definitely didn't get 110 bucks worth of value out of what we were served. This place is good for trying so.ething new. But for me? 1 and done for sure.

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  4. Elayna

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Environment is great! Staff is kind! Food portions are small and over priced.

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  5. Susana

    San Francisco6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Not very good this time, food and service were OK.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on May 3, 2025
    Hi Susana, Thank you for your feedback — I’m sorry to hear we didn’t meet your expectations on this visit. We always aim to deliver excellent service and memorable food, and it’s disappointing to learn we fell short. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and I hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to get things right. Best regards, Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage

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  6. Daniel VIP

    Indiana17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a go to when we are in Lexington breakfast and Dinner are great
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on May 5, 2025
    Hi Daniel, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're honored to be one of your go-to spots when you're in Lexington. It means a lot to know you enjoy both breakfast and dinner with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Sincerely, Lockbox

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  7. David

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, so were the cocktails! Great ambience and venue. Service was a tad slow, but that was the only negative. Would definitely return!
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hi David! Thank you for the 5 stars! We appreciate the feedback about your experience and love reading that we provided an experience worth a return visit! Our sincerest apologies about the speed of service not meeting your expectations but this is a great tool for motivating the team to always be improving. Hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Lockbox

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  8. Tim VIP

    Western KY13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife and I were looking forward to tryintg Lockbox at 21c. The space is beautiful and environment is very inviting. However, we were disappointed in our service and food quality. First, my wife ordered very specifically and reinforced she wanted a sauce on the side. The waiter ensured us it would be done. It wasn't. It came out as normal and when asked, we were told, "waiter didn't tell us". I'm not blaming the waiter per se, but honestly if someone is very specific about something, as a waiter I would reinforce the order and check before it makes it to the table. Second, I had ordered the steak frites, which is typically a relatively inexpensive dish but in this case was the most expensive dish on the menu... this led me to believe the quality of the steak and/or fries were something superior or above average. Both were not true, as my steak was gristled and tough (even cooked medium rare, which wasn't incorrect... just the quality of the meat was bad). The fries were overcooked and burnt. Third, we were mostly ignored through dinner service. We had to flag down other waiters and staff walking by to refill water and/or drinks twice. Normally I would take this in stride if the restaurant were extremely busy and packed but it looked to be about half full. Overall, disappointing and would likely not return...
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hi Tim, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I’m truly sorry to hear that your recent experience at Lockbox did not meet your expectations. It’s clear from your comments that we missed the mark in several important areas — from the accuracy of your order to the quality of the dishes served and the attentiveness of our service. This is not the experience we strive to provide, and I apologize for the disappointment it caused. We take feedback like yours very seriously and will be using it to address these concerns with our team to ensure we provide the consistent, high-quality experience our guests deserve. I hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to leave a better impression. Best regards, Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage

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  9. Larry

    Wigtownshire10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the BLUE CRAB GNOCCHI and was disappointed. Simply pasta with some blue crab flavoring really had little to no taste. We also ordered the skillet potatoes. They were good & hot, but beware they are very very garlicky! (Yuk) My wife had the seafood fish dish, which was very good and the service was also good.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hi Larry, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're glad to hear you enjoyed our pan-seared cobia and service, I’m sorry the blue crab gnocchi and skillet potatoes didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments and will share them with our culinary team to ensure we are continuously improving and delivering food experiences that are memorable. We hope to welcome you back again soon for a more enjoyable experience. Sincerely, Lockbox

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  10. Alex VIP

    Detroit14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Great vibe. Blue crab gnocchi was delicious. Beet salad was fantastic. Chocolate cheesecake was yummy - not too sweet.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hi Alex, Thank you so much for the glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed a variety of our offerings. It’s always great to know our guests are enjoying the flavors and vibe we work hard to create. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another fantastic dining experience! Sincerely, Lockbox

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FAQs

Lockbox at 21c Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 899-6860.

Lockbox at 21c Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 1295 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 7 times today
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167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Upper St.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available and valet costs $8.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Holden
  • Entertainment
    Adjacent to Lockbox is 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. With over 7000 square feet of exhibition space, 21c Museum hosts dynamic group and solo exhibitions featuring emerging artists alongside acclaimed international artists.The Museum is free and open to the public, 24/7.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Lockbox provides catering and beverage service for events at 21c Lexington. The culinary team uses thoughtful yet simple preparations to showcase local, high-quality ingredients. Custom menus are available and a dedicated Event Team will ensure every detail of your event is perfect.
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