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The Lexington, Saint Paul, MN

The Lexington

4.7
4.7
2949 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
A photo of The Lexington restaurant

The Lexington

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Saint Paul

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem


The Lexington is more than a restaurant, it’s an institution. Located on the corner of Lexington Parkway and Grand Avenue, this St. Paul community was the most fashionable at the turn of the 19th century. The St. Paul elite lived just blocks away and the first electric trolley brought visitors up and down Grand Avenue. The Lexington opened in 1935, after the end of prohibition, and was a popular neighborhood bar to gather and socialize. Previously operating as a speakeasy, the expansive wood panels were perfect for hiding a little booze and one can only imagine the shenanigans going on beyond the hidden staircase behind the coat check. For decades following, The Lex, as it’s called by locals and enthusiasts alike, was the place to be seen; business dealings, cocktail hours, and milestone celebrations were a regular occurrence for St. Paul socialites.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (651) 289-4990
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Baron
  • Private party facilities
    The Lexington features private dining for all of your special occasions. The Lex can accommodate small groups and up to 100 people for private dining events. Please contact Minda@thelexmn.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Minda Sherman: (651) 319-3559
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Paul
  • Parking details
    Wed-Sun parking is available in the lot behind the restaurant. Self-parking is also available we- sun in the lot behind the Uptowner diner for $7 starting at 3pm. Wed-Sun parking is available after 5 pm in St. Paul Eye Clinic lot. Do not park in GoodThings parking lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,949 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lexington offers a truly memorable dining experience with its "exquisite" food, "amazing" service, and "outstanding" ambience. Known for its historic charm, it's the perfect venue for special occasions. While some diners note pricing and surcharges, many praise their dedicated staff and delightful menu, making it a cherished St. Paul institution.

2,949 Reviews
  1. Gregory

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice to have professional valet parking, an extremely nice dining room, very professional service, and a very nice menu. Onion soup was amazing. Wedge salad was very nice as well. For our anniversary, they took a picture and created a nice card. At the end of the meal, we were provided with warm towels.
    The LexingtonResponded today
    Thank you for celebrating with the Lexington. See you soon.

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  2. Jacqueline

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to go for any reason! Always great food, wonderful service and a jazz bar to cap off the evening!
    The LexingtonResponded today
    Thank You for choosing the Lexington.

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  3. Mary Jane

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have not ben to the The Lexingoton in several years and so glad we went back. Our server, Matt was so personable and attentive that we wanted for nothing during our meal. The food was amazing and worth the price tag.
    The LexingtonResponded today
    Thank you for your review. We are very fortunate of have Matt on our team.

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  4. Michael

    Minneapolis

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect including the hostess and wait staff
    The LexingtonResponded today
    Thank you for your recent visit to the Lexington.

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  5. Lisa

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chuck was amazing he made our night the food was amazing and we had a big group of 12!!! It started our happy holiday!!
    The LexingtonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank You for your review. We are fortunate to have Chuck as part of our team. Have a great Holiday.

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  6. Susan

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a delightful and delicious evening dinner with friends. Ambiance and service incredible, food exceptional though sides are large portions. Many leftovers. Great restaurants, sat in the chef's room!
    The LexingtonResponded today
    Thank You for joining the Lexington.

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  7. Katie

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. One of my favorite places to celebrate something special!
    The LexingtonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for choosing the Lexington. We appreciate You.

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  8. Cecelia

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and really great food with lots of choices for everyone at our table. Always friendly.
    The LexingtonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for choosing the Lexington.

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  9. Carla

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was fantastic! Our server, Shawn, and his team were great! A great recommendation for a quiet evening with delicious food and excellent service. We will definitely dine here again.
    The LexingtonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank You for choosing the Lexington. We are fortunate to have Shawn on our team at the Lex. See you soon.

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  10. Red

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Although extremely busy, our reservations for 6 were readily handled. Wide selection of wines, beer and cocktails; ours were enjoyable. Wait staff was professional, skilled, and graciously satisfied all special requests. Food, especially our turkey dinners, we're delectable. I recommend The Lexington for any special event or delicious meal prepared better than homemade. Thanks for working on Thanksgiving!
    The LexingtonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank You for celebrating Thanksgiving with our team at the Lexington.

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FAQs

The Lexington is rated 4.7 stars by 2949 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Lexington restaurant

The Lexington

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Saint Paul

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for The Lexington

1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Saint Paul
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Wed-Sun parking is available in the lot behind the restaurant. Self-parking is also available we- sun in the lot behind the Uptowner diner for $7 starting at 3pm. Wed-Sun parking is available after 5 pm in St. Paul Eye Clinic lot. Do not park in GoodThings parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Baron
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (651) 289-4990
  • Private party facilities
    The Lexington features private dining for all of your special occasions. The Lex can accommodate small groups and up to 100 people for private dining events. Please contact Minda@thelexmn.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Minda Sherman: (651) 319-3559
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