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Merrick Inn, Lexington, KY

Merrick Inn

4.7
4.7
4536 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
If you are attempting to make a reservation with a party size larger than 8, please call the restaurant directly as parties larger than 8 cannot be booked online.
The restaurant is mostly all reservations at this time with the exception of some bar seating. Spacing between reservations is two hours so please be on time, there will likely be another reservation scheduled for two hours after your scheduled time. Reservations will be released 15 minutes past the reservation time if you have not arrived. Thank you for your understanding.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 269-5417
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Pricing is $70-$75 per person for a three course meal. Please visit our website's private events page to view these menus and spaces available.
  • Private party facilities
    With rooms accommodating as few 10 persons to as many as 36, Merrick Inn has many different private dining rooms sure to impress even the most discriminating of critics. Let our fine cuisine and abundant Southern hospitality make your next private event a great success. We offer an all-inclusive menu options for our private events.
  • Neighbourhood
    Lexington
  • Cross Street
    New Circle Road exit 18, inside Tates Creek Rd, on right.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is available most evenings under the black awning at our restaurants main entrance. Some self-parking spaces and our handicapped entrance can be found at the rear of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch With Santa

    Dec 21, 2024 only
    Make this holiday season unforgettable with a festive Brunch with Santa! Bring the whole family for a magical morning. 📅 Date: December 21st ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Enjoy a delicious brunch, capture cherished memories with Santa, and write your very own Letters to Santa 🎅✉️ Hurry, reservations are filling up fast—secure yours today!!
    Brunch With Santa photo

What 4,536 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lexington

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merrick Inn is a cherished Lexington gem offering "delicious regional cuisine" in a charming, country club-like setting. Guests rave about its "scrumptious fried chicken" and "exceptional service." The inviting atmosphere and "beautiful patio" make it a perfect spot for any occasion. Notably, "Hunter" and "Sandy" are standout servers.

4,536 Reviews
  1. Deana

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Merrick. They had prime rib as a special which was excellent. Our server, Zack, was wonderful. The only downside is we sat in the bourbon bar area, which is my least favorite area of the restaurant. It is noisy and you can hear every word spoken at the tables next to you. This was a last-minute reservation, however, so we took what was available.

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  2. Katrina

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations at 5. Was promptly seated but asked for a different table which they would not accommodate. That was disappointing because there were lots of tables available. Other than that, we had a great experience. The food was excellent with little wait time. The waiter was fantastic and very courteous! Loved the ambience as well. We will go back!

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  3. Robert

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant with great food. Service is usually good as well. Perfect for special occasions.

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  4. Michael

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Great food. Love this place. Sitting on the bar side instead of main/traditional dining area is a good alternative. How about bringing the bar menu?

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  5. Chris

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good service. The fried chicken is the best!

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  6. David

    Salt Lake City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took an old nursing colleague of mine from Louisville to dinner last evening at the Merrick Inn.,what a lovely dinner we had. We each got the pork chop dinner and my husband got the halibut fish special. Our chops were seasoned to perfection and cooked exactly as we had requested. We all got different sides and shared among each other. The ambiance was perfect, noise level a little challenging. Our waiter was awesome. He relayed each of our orders perfectly and his attention to detail was truly impressive.

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  7. Sherry

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was the best. I love the fried banana peppers ❤️

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  8. karen

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was nice but not attentive. We were there over 2 hours for dinner, and much of it was waiting on him to come take our order, clear our plates, etc. Food was good but not great. Best part of the evening was the company. If I return I’ll stick with appetizers, salad and cocktails.

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  9. Allan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Merrick Inn is always a good choice for a nice mean with friends.

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  10. Helayna

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always, it’s always the first place I go when in the Lexington area.

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FAQs

Merrick Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 269-5417.

Merrick Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 4536 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Merrick Inn

1074 Merrick Dr, Lexington, KY 40502

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    New Circle Road exit 18, inside Tates Creek Rd, on right.
  • Neighbourhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is available most evenings under the black awning at our restaurants main entrance. Some self-parking spaces and our handicapped entrance can be found at the rear of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (859) 269-5417
  • Catering
    Pricing is $70-$75 per person for a three course meal. Please visit our website's private events page to view these menus and spaces available.
  • Private party facilities
    With rooms accommodating as few 10 persons to as many as 36, Merrick Inn has many different private dining rooms sure to impress even the most discriminating of critics. Let our fine cuisine and abundant Southern hospitality make your next private event a great success. We offer an all-inclusive menu options for our private events.
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