The Lexington Restaurant Reviews List

Dined on 5/24/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The outside of the building is beautiful the inside is falling apart. The food was horrible. Our steaks weren't done right and the food was cold they also don't know how to use seasoning. My salad had no flavor I thought they forgot to pit the dressing on but I knew that wasn't the case because the lettuce was soggy and the croutons were stale. I will never be back."

Dined on 5/24/2013

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Review 2 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

mediocre at best

Dined on 5/22/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our server just returned from vacation apparently. She was incredibly slow and lax. Had to wait at least 10 minutes to order drinks and everything else was slow as well. She had little knowledge regarding the wine list, and we had to go to the bar to obtain a second glass of wine. Food was good; ambiance nice. That's about it. Nothing memorable except for the low rate service."

Dined on 5/22/2013

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Review 3 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Thanks for a great evening!!

Dined on 5/21/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were at The Lexington celebrating our Anniversary. The server was very friendly and helpful with food and wine suggestions. While I had to choose another entree', I was very happy with my second choice. My wife loved her fish entree'. The overall ambiance of the restaurant was very nice. We arrived early enough so we did not have to deal with alot of extra noise from the bar. Our waitress surprised us with a dessert to help celebrate our Anniversary. Thanks again for a memorable evening. We will be back again!!!"

Dined on 5/21/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 4 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"After checking multiple places close to Como to dine on a Friday evening, I found "The Lexington" on Grand. I had passed it several times, wondering what it would be like to have a dinner in such an elegant looking building. Little did I know it was the perfect place to go before Prom. The food, especially the seafood linguine, was affordable, unique, and excellent, and everyone treated us with such decorum that we had no choice but to feel quite honored. Thanks so much for such lovely service!"

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 5 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent service

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The Lexington has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff make you feel important. We had a large group of varied ages. The wait staff and the host were kind, patient and very efficient. The food was excellent. The setting very old world classy."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 6 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Classic old restaurant

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The Lexington is kind of an old fancy special occasion type of restaurant, which makes it different from a lot of other restaurants out there. I wasn't disappointed in the food, but I had low expectations. I went most recently on Mother's Day, when it was very crowded and they didn't have the staff to handle the crowd-- it took them 15 minutes for me just to have someone check me in for my reservation when I had gotten there right on time. I doubt they have this problem at other times. Our server at the table was quite pleasant and attentive."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 7 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Total fail.

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Have lived near here for years. Online menu looked great - online. But got there & learned they now only do buffet brunch on Sunday. No menu service. Best menu items not available. (No omelettes, no pancakes.) Buffet hugely overpriced. Food was either bland or awful.
After leaving here, we went elsewhere for lunch.
Pro tip: don't store desserts & shrimp in the same fridge. Ruins your desserts!"

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 8 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Updated menu retro feel

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I liked the selections on the menu, different from memories of past lunches. Keeping the decor essentially the same is very smart."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 9 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We ordered prime rib and the meat had no seasoning or taste. One of us sent theirs back and one had a few bites. When the gentleman came to clear out plates there was no offer to box the one that was paid for."

Dined on 5/11/2013

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Review 10 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It's disappointing that they don't offer baked potatoes with such fine steaks! Also, the water refills were very slow."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 11 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was not up to par for the price of this meal

Very disappointing and will probably be the last time we eat at this establishment"

Dined on 5/04/2013

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Review 12 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

nostalgia

Dined on 5/08/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"the decor and menu are a nostalgia treat. wait staff accommodating for older people."

Dined on 5/08/2013

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Review 13 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Not what you pay for.

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The main course was good but truffle fries were just fries. I get way better fries at Bull Dogs in St. Paul. When you are paying that much for something it should be better than McDolands. Service for us was slow. I watched others around us get faster service.
I am very glad that my boyfriend and I tried it. But we will not be back. For what we paid there are other places we would rather go to."

Dined on 5/04/2013

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Review 14 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Bad service

Dined on 5/02/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Looked at menu on internet, saw you had prime rib on Thursday.
Wife ordered Bistro Filet 10 oz. $26.00
I ordered Prime Rib , after about 15 minutes waitress came to inform me they did not serve Prime Rib on Thursdays.
Changed order to Filet 8oz. $39.00.
Both steaks were very good.
Check came in the amount of $78.00 the price of 2 8oz filets instead of $65.00 for what we had ordered."

Dined on 5/02/2013

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Review 15 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 4/30/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Could not have improved on any level. Everyone raved about the food, we were able to have a nice conversation, and the service was great. Thanks"

Dined on 4/30/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 16 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Unfortunately, for the first

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Unfortunately, for the first time in 25 years, I had a disappointing experience at the Lex. It was busy and the staff seem overwhelmed. The beer taps were not working and many entree selections were not available. We had to ask for enough menus for our party, were never given a beverage menu and finally had to just get up and get one. The server brought the wrong beer when bottled beer was ordered. Some of the appetizers seem to be prepared differently than I remembered as did the salads. I am chalking it up to a bad night and I still recommend the Lex. I hope this is not a trend."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 17 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Fault was with open table request

Dined on 04/19/2013

Dined on 04/19/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I don't know whether to fault the Lexington or Open Table because I booked my reservation here. I specifically requested a quiet table, away from wait staff stations, doors, etc. My party was placed at the WORST possible table for those requests. We were the first table by the front door, the hostess stand and the entrance way into the restaurant. Although our waitress and the manager on duty were solicitous and tried to help our experience, the fault was with the hostess, who could have so very simply solved the issue. When I asked her to be moved, she was greatly puzzled and could not figure out even a remote possibility of seating us at another table. There were several tables for two that were never used during our visit."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2008

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Review 18 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Dissatisfied

Dined on 04/17/2013

Dined on 04/17/2013

2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Seven people had four different meals and not one was good. Waited a long time for dessert, one was so tough (Chocolate Wellington) you could hardly cut it. Ordered MGD beer, got Coor Lite Tap Beer, $6.00. Overall not a good experience, will not go back.
This was a birthday celebration and in the past has been a favorite place to go.
Will not recommend it to anyone!"

Dined on 04/17/2013

2013

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Review 19 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

This restaurant has great

Dined on 04/13/2013

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This restaurant has great ambiance and history, but the food was not very good. Both our fish, which was a daily special, and the coconut shrimp had by our children, were overcooked. The breading on the shrimp was thick, hard , and tasteless. The cauliflower and smoked gouda puree with our wahoo fish dish was also tasteless. The caesar salads were just okay. The only bright spot were the desserts, which were very good, especially the carrot cake. I'm sure this restaurant has been very good in the past since it is a neighborhood institution and has had good ratings, but its not worth going to now!"

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

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Review 20 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice to get back to the Lex

Dined on 03/23/2013

Dined on 03/23/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nice to get back to the Lex after a long hiaitus. Actually met my wife there when we were both working in the kitchen over 30 years ago.

Many things have changed. Food was good, but nothing to write home about. The Lexington Salad is NOT the same salad. Several newer items (chicken pot pie) looked outstanding, but still missed many of the old favorites."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 21 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My wife and I went to the

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife and I went to the Lexington for Brunch on Easter. We were seated promptly and the service was excellent & very attentive. The brunch offered a wide array of items: salads, fruit, excellent pastries, egg dishes (with sausage or bacon), and the usual dinner items (ham, pork, beef, mashed potatoes/gravy, and vegetable). The food was quite good. This is a great place to go for a special occasion, with good, solid food and service to match. I would definitely return."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion

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Review 22 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a great time & good food.

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had a great time & good food. My group was very happy with everything. The service was very good!!Love the Jazz room, so beautiful, love the light music in the background."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 23 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I feel that if you can mot

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I feel that if you can mot say good about something don't say any thing at all."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Special Features: great for brunch

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Review 24 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

New chairs needed. Too noisy. Par

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"New chairs needed. Too noisy.
Parking lot badly in need of repair"

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

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Review 25 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Disappointing

Dined on 03/30/2013

Dined on 03/30/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I enjoy the Lex but most places are too noisy for me. I have a hearing aid that picks up background noise and it gets difficult to talk sometimes. My friend who has normal hearing, however, had the same problem. It gets too crowded.
I was disappointed with my entree--beef stroganoff. I had asked for no cream in it, but maybe it was for that reason it was disappointing. It seemed heavy with too much meat,perhaps. Also, I ordered a side vegetable because none (except onions and mushrooms in the dish) came with it. I'm not sure what it needs but I make much better stroganoff than that. And entrees should always come with vegetables. It's more balanced and needed for health."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2013

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Review 26 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent time. Food great!

Dined on 03/21/2013

Dined on 03/21/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Excellent time. Food great! Flowers on table that I ordered when arrived. Wonderful!"

Dined on 03/21/2013

2010

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 27 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I made reservations, by computer,

Dined on 03/23/2013

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I made reservations, by computer, for a 6:00 p.m. dinner for my wife, daughter and myself. It was my wife's birthday and I noted that on the reservation form. I assumed we would be seated in the main dining room. When we arrived we were seated in the pub section. There appeared to be many tables available in the main dining room and I requested that we be seated there, as the evening was meant to be special (the birthday. The request was curtly denied. We decided to dine in the pub, anyway. "Business casual" was the suggested dress code. The person who seated us was dressed in brushed denim jeans. The table next to us looked like the cast from, "Pirates of the Caribbean". "Business casual" needs to be more clearly defined. We reminded our w"

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

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Review 28 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Maybe just a bad night?

Dined on 03/15/2013

2011

Dined on 03/15/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've eaten at The Lex many, many times over the years and this was perhaps one of my worst experiences. Though the service was it's usual, professional caliber, I found myself wishing that we would have decided to go to Outback instead. My companion had a steak, which was excellent, but everything else was simply not up to the over all quality that I had come to expect from the Lex. In fact, had my companion not insisted I keep my mouth shut, I would have sent everything else back. As a St. Paul native who has previously eaten exceptional meals at the Lex, I'm sure that I will give it another chance. Had this been my first visit however, it probably would have been my last."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2011

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Review 29 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was the second time eating

Dined on 03/14/2013

2011

Dined on 03/14/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was the second time eating at The Lexington, both times were excelent. I will be back!"

Dined on 03/14/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 30 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The Lex is always an easy

Dined on 03/09/2013

Dined on 03/09/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The Lex is always an easy place to go for dinner with family and friends. The bar is a bit noisy, but is a more casual atmosphere for dinner and lively conversations. The food, as always, was very good."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 31 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a very nice meal. Dining

Dined on 03/05/2013

Dined on 03/05/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a very nice meal. Dining room was nearly empty, but still it was loud in there. we ordered dessert and it took a long time for the coffee."

Dined on 03/05/2013

2008

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Review 32 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had an excellent time.

Dined on 03/01/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had an excellent time. My fish was great, but my partner said her fish was "fishy." We had the $30 special for Rest. Week it was a great choice. Our waitress was fab!!"

Dined on 03/01/2013

2008

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 33 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Bad food

Dined on 03/03/2013

Dined on 03/03/2013

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was very poor. I had the turkey dinner. The dressing was nothing but wet bread. No flavor at all. My husbands steak was very chewy. Our waiter was friendly but forgot to put in our food order so we waited over 1/2 hour for our food. We will not return."

Dined on 03/03/2013

2007

Special Features: romantic

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Review 34 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It was great. We were celebrating

Dined on 03/02/2013

Dined on 03/02/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"It was great. We were celebrating my birthday. I would be back again."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 35 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Just the right amount of service.

Dined on 03/01/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Just the right amount of service. They were there when we needed them, but not obtrusive. Great for a special birthday dinner."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 36 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went for restaurant week.

Dined on 03/01/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went for restaurant week. Nice sampling of their lunch menu. Delicious and filling."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2008

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 37 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

How to destroy an institution

2005

Dined on 03/01/2013

2005

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The Lexington is a great St Paul institution but whoever is running the kitchen is destroying it. I was there for lunch and my companion and I ordered a salad to split, plus soup. We asked that the salad be split for us. It wasn't. We got the wrong soup. Instead of a chowder, we got an odd, under flavored chicken soup that required several spoonfuls to determine it wasn't chowder. The chowder, when it came, was so salty it was in edible.

I love the Lexington. I have been going there all my life, and have some important memories associated with it. But the current ownership/management will drive away any remaining business and we will see it close. There are too many better alternatives available."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2005

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Review 38 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Its a cool older restaurant.

Dined on 02/28/2013

Dined on 02/28/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Its a cool older restaurant. The have a free coat check (but tip the nice lady anyway)which is really nice in the winter. The food was excellent and the service was great. They paced the meal very well, waiting for us to finish our appetizers before bring the main course. I would recommend this a a date option as there were a god number of 2 person tables."

Dined on 02/28/2013

2010

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 39 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our server was wonderful.

Dined on 02/22/2013

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our server was wonderful. We enjoyed our food very much and had a great time. We will definitely be coming back. Perfect for date night!"

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 40 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I was very impressed with

Dined on 02/28/2013

Dined on 02/28/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was very impressed with the service! The food was excellent. We had three courses and the waitstaff had each course to us in perfect timing. The waitress came just when needed, without hovering. Everything was excellent."

Dined on 02/28/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 41 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

We were a party of three. Walleye

Dined on 02/28/2013

Dined on 02/28/2013

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were a party of three.
Walleye was not done and asparagus was unedible
Turkey dinner, turkey was dry, dressing tasted like stovetop
Sea Bass was like a frozen dinner from Byerlys"

Dined on 02/28/2013

2007

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Review 42 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I was a little disappointed,

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was a little disappointed, to be honest. I had driven by the restaurant for years and heard good things, but when my wife and I went there on Valentines Day the food was pretty so-so. The walleye cakes were plain, and my prime rib was tough and grisly to chew. For the money spent, there are many other restaurants I will choose from in the future instead of the Lexington."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

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Review 43 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Lex - almost back

Dined on 02/26/2013

Dined on 02/26/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We wanted to try the Lexington after reading reviews about the new chef and new menu so we went there during Restaurant week. We had mixed results. The appetizers were underwhelming. The flavors of the "roasted" cauliflower were good but they must have roasted it in boiling water since they were watery. The loaded potato chips were OK but not special. The main courses were excellent to average. The seabass over mashed caulifower was OK but the fish itself was old since it had an unwelcome fishy flavor. The special pork medallions were amazing. The pork was perfectly cooked and the sauces and goat cheese mashed potatoes were incredible. The black bottom banana cream pie and cocoa roulade were very good for dessert."

Dined on 02/26/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 44 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I have wanted to go to The

Dined on 02/26/2013

2005

Dined on 02/26/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I have wanted to go to The Lexington for thirty plus years. We took advantage of the Restaurant Week promotion. The decor is a bit over the top leaning toward a very elegant setting with much touches of nice woodwork. The service was excellent. We had requested a booth and it wasn't quite ready so we were directed to the cozy, masculine feeling bar. The bartender was very professional and efficient in preparing our cocktails. We paid for the drinks and the hostess came to the bar to tell us our table was ready. We had an L-shaped booth that easy would have seated four diners - there were two of us. The food was very tasty and well presented. My only complaint was the dry, hard, white dinner rolls."

Dined on 02/26/2013

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 45 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Good Food - Bad Service & Table

Dined on 02/26/2013

Dined on 02/26/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I made my reservation well in advance of my visit with plenty of other tables/times still available. It was restaurant week, so I was glad to see it busy, but it appeared they did not staff appropriately for the influx of customers and I had a TERRIBLE table right by the kitchen and my chair was bumped into every time someone walked behind me (and I'm not a large person with the chair pulled out from the table very far). The food was good for the most part. The crab cake was tasty and filled with a lot of crab meat, but was cool in the center. The Red Velvet cake was mushy cake -almost under cooked and I expected the frosting to be cream cheese, but it was super sugary frosting. The 5oz petit filet was pre-sliced also, which I didn't like."

Dined on 02/26/2013

2008

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Review 46 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

What happened to good service

Dined on 02/24/2013

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I arrived to the restaurant and was seated in the bar area. There was two other tables alrady seated. My server came over and asked if I wanted to order. There was no welcome or any sense that she really wanted me there.She didn't make any suggestions or explain the menu. It took about 15 min to receive my drink order. The cofee was served 1n tea cups, which is nice but, I had to ask over and over again for a refill and the coffee was never very hot. My food came and it was good. The server never once asked how everything was. When I dine out the service is important. I want to know that you want me there. The feeling was not relaxed. The co workers seemed to be running all over the place yet there was no energy."

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

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Review 47 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Very disappointed

Dined on 02/24/2013

Dined on 02/24/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Frequent guest over the years at the Lex. We had planned this visit for 3 months w our 98 year old great aunt. Not exactly the experience we expected. No explanation of the menu,specials, etc., would have been nice. Walleye was mediocre, with small sides $17. My daughter received the wrong breakfast platter (egg whites w dry toast), no one seemed to care. Waitress never checked on us. We had to request items from diff waiter. Growing up in St. Paul we have always loved the Lex, but now no longer worth it. To many other options now. It may be at the end of the road?"

Dined on 02/24/2013

2007

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Review 48 for The Lexington Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The menu was a carry over

Dined on 02/15/2013