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The Lexington, Saint Paul, MN

The Lexington

4.8
4.8
3020 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Fancy


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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Crime, Corruption & Craic!

    US$70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 13, 2025 only
    6:00 p.m.
    You’ve heard about Saint Paul’s dark criminal past: when the city was a haven for crooks and public enemies!  Now, learn about the Irish influence that created even more havoc in 1920’s and 1930’s Saint Paul!  Join us for an electrifying historical presentation led by Cynthia and Bick Smith of CynCity Tours that dives deep into the lives of Irish gangsters and godfathers who ruled the city’s underworld. Each Ticket Includes; Light Bites & Complimentary Drink Ticket
  • Keepers Heart Pairing Dinner

    US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    6:00 p.m.
    Your Ticket Includes: -4 Keepers Heart Signature Cocktails Paired With 4 Courses Specially Created By Chef Jeremy Baron -An Exclusive Presentation By Master Distiller Brian Nation - Exclusive Bottle Pricing For Event Attendees Only Provided By Mick's on Grand

What 3,020 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 Ambience

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Great for fine wines

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Romantic

  • 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 excels in offering a "fantastic" dining experience with "outstanding" food, "exceptional" service, and a warm, nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic eras. Known for its "top-notch" service and "impeccable" staff, it's ideal for special occasions. Guests appreciate the live jazz, creative cocktails, and memorable dining experiences.

3,020 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and intelligent, attentive server. Also loved the valets!!!!!!

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  2. Willy

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our only complaint is that the live music stopped too early, at least during special occasions like valentines they should play longer, our reservation was 9:30 and they stopped playing around 9:45 and we were there until midnight. Specifically when valentines falls on a Friday and you have a full house you should plan accordingly and have the band play to 11 . Other than that everything was great!

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  3. Joe

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a good Valentine's Day dinner, however I made a reservation months in advance and wound up in overflow seating in the Williamsburg room which was disappointing. The jazz band barely performed while we were present and we still wound up with $20 music charge which was another disappointing surprise. The scallops were prepared to perfection but the lobster spaghetti was overly flavored with tarragon and the spaghetti noodles were too aldente. The Irish Cream cream brule was a hit.

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  4. David

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am in a wheelchair normally. We arrived with a reservation during a snowstorm. There was handicapped parking listed on the website and it was open and easy to use right by the valet parking. My husband went in and they seated us right away in a very handicapped accessible area. I did not need to use my wheelchair it was so nice. The wait staff is superb. The bar staff really knew their stuff. Wish more wines on the menu that were not from California. The food was superb. This is a very special occasion restaurant my family has been to for years for family birthdays, Valentine's Day, anniversaries. It never disappoints. It was hard when they closed to remodel but when they reopened, we were back and it was a beautiful space. My family was in St. Paul. We are in Cambridge and we still drive there.

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  5. Donald

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service; knowledgeable waitstaff; excellent menu selections. You’ll want to come back again.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your recent Visit to the Lexington. We appreciate your feedback.

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  6. Terri

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lexington is always a great experience. This was just happy hour, but oysters were great, appetizers perfect. Service was excellent. And ambience is good because noise level was comfortable.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for joining the Lexington. Glad you had a great experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was ok. Better the last time I visited. Restaurant is great. I’ll still go back!
    The LexingtonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit to the Lexington.

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  8. Cheryl

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very courteous staff, excellent food. Seems to be a St Paul meeting place for the elite. Many people recognizing others and hobnobbing. Good jazz on Friday nights. VERY expensive but as I mentioned, the food was excellent.
    The LexingtonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank You for choosing the Lexington.

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  9. Sarah

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old school vibe with updated touches. Excellent cocktails.
    The LexingtonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you and see you soon.

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  10. C

    Minneapolis

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. The service was extremely attentive and very good, until the dessert. My husband ordered a key lime pie but twice, someone brought him a crême brulée. No big deal but it was humorous. Most of the meal was quite nice - I particularly liked the scallops and the reduction sauce. My husband had the swordfish which was good but perhaps cooked 1-2 minutes too long (he should have just told them). So it was a titch dry but not much. A jazz band started playing as we finished our meal so it got noisier then - and as more diners filled the room. This has nothing to do with the restaurant but so many of the diners were wearing jeans (some shredded), sweatshirts, etc, that it really is a shame - it's a beautiful space with glorious wood and glass. Too bad Minnesotans don't know how to dress.
    The LexingtonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank You for your review of your recent visit. Sorry for the mix up on dessert.

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FAQs

The Lexington is rated 4.8 stars by 3020 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 50 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Lexington

1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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