What it's actually like
The Lexington is overwhelmingly praised as a premier fine dining destination offering exceptional steaks, seafood, and cocktails in a historic 1930s setting with outstanding service. Guests consistently highlight the classic supper club atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and special occasion-worthy experience, though some note high pricing and occasional service inconsistencies during busy periods. The restaurant successfully delivers a timeless, elegant dining experience reminiscent of mid-century fine dining culture.
classic supper clubvintage throwbackhistoric charmsophisticated yet approachableold-school elegancejazz-infused
Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
date night, anniversary celebration, birthday dinner
Reservations
OpenTable
Wait reality — Reservations highly recommended, especially weekends and special occasions. Saturday nights fill quickly with limited walk-in availability. Best to book ahead; some reviewers noted wait times when seated without reservations, but prompt seating once tables became available.
Derived from 100 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
When to go
- Monday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
What's cooking
Appetizer
Ahi Tuna Carpacciogluten freedairy free$26
Avocado Wasabi Mousse, Toasted Sesame, Cilantro
Burratavegetarian$26
Fig Jam, Rosemary Honey, Toasted Focaccia, Pistachio
Creamy Saffron Musselscontains shellfish$23
Fennel, Tomato, Toasted Focaccia
Fritto Mistocontains shellfish$24
Fresh Squid, Rock Shrimp, Squash, Jalapeno
Lamb Meatballs$25
Hummus, Tzatziki, Pickled Onion, Pita Crumbles
Lobster & Cauliflower Cheesecontains shellfish$29
Roasted Cauliflower, Irish Cheddar, Toasted Baguette
Onion Ringsvegetarian$16
Beer Battered, Buttermilk Ranch
Oysters On The Half Shellgluten freedairy freecontains shellfish$28
East Coast Oysters
Oysters Rockefellercontains shellfish$36
Spinach, Parmesan, Bacon Lardon
Relish Tray$29
Rotating Selection of Housemade Pickles, Cured Meats, Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Housemade Crackers & Bread
Shrimp Cevichegluten freedairy freecontains shellfish$24
Coconut Milk, Ginger, Sweet Potato, Plaintain Chips
Shrimp Cocktailgluten freedairy freecontains shellfish$25
Atomic Cocktail Sauce, Cherry Tomato Relish
Steak Tartaregluten freedairy free$26
Salted Mango, Rice Emulsion, Thai Chili
Texas Tenderloin Tipsdairy free$26
Coffee Rubbed Beef Tenderloin, Peppers and Onions, Texas toast
Walleye Cakes$22
Creamy Cucumbers, Dill, Dried Jalapeño
Salad
Apple Orchard Saladvegetariangluten free$16
Bibb Lettuce, Balsamic, Pecans, Bleu Cheese Crumbles
Caesar$15
Romaine Leaves, Caesar Dressing, Croutons, White Anchovy, Parmesan
Petite Greensgluten freeveganvegetariandairy free$15
Shaved Vegetables, Fresh Herbs, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Roasted Beetsvegetarian$19
Beets Dressed with Orange Thyme Gastrique & Agrumato, Lavender Scented Chevre, Pistachio Citrus Granola
Wedge Saladgluten free$16
Western Dressing, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing, Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onion, Peppered Bacon
Soup
Soup of the Day$17
Ask your server for todays selection.
Sweet Onion Bouillonvegetarian$17
Truffle Gouda Crostini
Pasta
Mushroom Stroganoffvegetarian$36
Homemade Pappardelle, Cremini Cream, Whipped Crème Fraiche
Shrimp Scampicontains shellfish$43
Blistered Tomatoes, Fermented Chili, Parmesan
Spaghetti Puttanesca W/ Steak$42
Sliced Steak, Anchovies, Olives, Capers, Roasted Tomatoes, Crushed Chiles, Italian Herbs, Pecorino Romano
Entree
★ Famous Smoked Chicken Pot Pie$27
Smoked Chicken, Butter Crust, Simply Dressed Greens
Half Roasted Chickengluten freedairy free$41
Sweet Chili Glaze, Charred Sweet Potato, Scallions, Toasted Sesame
Impossible Burgerveganvegetariandairy free$29
Vegan Burger Patty, Vegan Bun, Vegan Mayo, Smoked Tomato, Lettuce, Cabbage, Onion
★ Lex Burger$26
Ground Steak, Lex Sauce, Lettuce, Swiss, Dill Pickle, Onion, Toasted Brioche
Meatloaf Wellington$38
Baby Arugula, Mushroom Cognac Cream Sauce
Pork Chopsgluten freedairy free$43
All of our Steaks and Chops are grilled over Minnesota Hardwood
Salmon Burger$29
Cucumber Salad, Tomato, Garlic Aioli, Arugula
Steak Dianegluten free$46
Petite Bistro Tender, Wild Mushrooms, Mushroom Cream Sauce
Steak
10oz Filet Mignongluten freedairy free$62
All of our Steaks and Chops are grilled over Minnesota Hardwood
14oz New York Stripgluten freedairy free$68
All of our Steaks and Chops are grilled over Minnesota Hardwood
16oz Center Cut Ribeyegluten freedairy free$74
All of our Steaks and Chops are grilled over Minnesota Hardwood
24oz Chateaubriandgluten freedairy free$160
All of our Steaks and Chops are grilled over Minnesota Hardwood
7oz Filet Mignongluten freedairy free$54
All of our Steaks and Chops are grilled over Minnesota Hardwood
★ Fellers Ranch Waygu Bone In Stripgluten freedairy free$165
All of our Steaks and Chops are grilled over Minnesota Hardwood
Side
Brown Butter Roasted Cauliflowergluten freevegetarian$16
Delex Baked Potatogluten freevegetarian$14
Dirty Beansgluten free$16
Fire Grilled Asparagus & Béarnaisegluten freevegetarian$19
Garlic Parsley Fries with Truffle Aiolivegetarian$15
Grilled Broccolinigluten freeveganvegetariandairy free$18
Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Truffle Butter & Crispy Leeksgluten freevegetarian$19
Truffle Gouda Gnocchivegetarian$20
Yukon Gold Scallion Whipped Potatoesgluten freevegetarian$15
Dessert
Grasshopper Pievegetarian$14
Based on the Classic Ice Cream Drink Oreo Crust, Andes Mints
Irish Cream Creme Brûléevegetarian$15
Orange Tuile
Key Lime Pievegetarian$14
Whipped Cream, Lime Zest, Toasted Coconut
★ Lex Chocolate Cakevegetarian$15
Marscapone Whipped Cream, Chocolate Cookie Crumble
New York Style Cheesecakevegetarian$12
Strawberry, Whipped Cream, Coulis
Cocktail
Brandy Alexandervegetarian$16
Brandy, Creme de Cacao, Vanilla Ice Cream
Grasshoppervegetarian$16
Creme de Menthe, Creme de Cacao, Vanilla Ice Cream
Pink Squirrelvegetarian$16
Creme de Noya, Creme de Cacao, Vanilla Ice Cream
Seafood
Cioppinocontains shellfish$44
Mussels, Clams, Calamari, Shrimp, Swordfish, Toasted Baguette
Pan Seared Alaskan Halibutgluten free$55
Caramalized Leek Fondue, White Grape Buerre Blanc, Red Veined, Sorrel
Pan Seared Scallopscontains shellfish$49
Wild Rice Risotto, Pickled Pear, Crispy Fried Sage
Seared Grilled Swordfishgluten freedairy free$47
Pink Peppercorn Crust, Romesco, Roasted Cauliflower, Golden Rasins
Seared Salmongluten freedairy free$43
Maple Miso Glaze, Butternut Puree, Pepitas
Whitefish Gorbachev$41
Pecan Crusted, Smoked Tomato Butter, Popped Tomatoes
Find it
Address
1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
651-292-9214
Restaurant group
independent