The Lexington: timeless American dining with jazz, cocktails, and rooftop charm.
The Lexington offers a refined American dining and bar experience in Saint Paul, with a historic ambiance reminiscent of the 1930s. Guests savor lamb meatballs, mussels and fries, ribeye with bone marrow butter, and seafood such as lobster spaghetti and Whitefish Gorbachev, often paired with Bordeaux. Attentive servers, a rooftop vibe, and live jazz in the bar with staff like Sage and Andrew create a welcoming, memorable visit.
1096 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
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Enjoy expertly prepared steaks, seafood, pasta, and classic dishes in an elegant, historic setting.
Experience live music in our jazz bar, adding to the sophisticated and lively atmosphere.
Host special occasions with our event venue services, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and gatherings.
Relax in our rooftop area offering a more casual vibe with drinks and scenic views.
Savor curated wines, cocktails, and spirits, including recommendations from our knowledgeable staff.
Overall rating
Rochelle Johnson
Spontaneous stop at this historic restaurant! Always a wonderful experience! We had to sit at the bar because it was full reservations on a Saturday night. Enjoyed the lamb meatballs, muscles and fries and a beautiful Bordeaux. Moved to the jazz bar where they had live music and our favorites bartender, Andrew! Make sure to put this fantastic restaurant on your list!
Alex D.
Decided to make a trip to The Lexington as an homage to the spooky month of October since it is allegedly haunted. The ambiance of the restaurant is as one would expect if a place that dates back to the 1930s. It's a cozy atmosphere, and perfect for a date night. Our waitress was very polite and gave us her suggestions. She was attentive and we never felt like we were left hanging at any point. Our appetizer was the lobster and cauliflower dip, followed by the Lobster Spaghetti and Whitefish Gorbachev. Both dishes were great, the appetizer was ok. I feel like the lobster that was in the spaghetti was better, sweeter and less "fishy" tasting if that makes sense the fish was refreshing with a nice crust on it. The spaghetti was nice and thick and the lobster was a nice touch to it. I feel like there was a good amount of lobster on the dish as well. Overall, I think the Lexington was nice. I think it's pricing correlates closely with it's history and status as a good and well known restaurant in the area. I don't think I can definitely say that the quality of the food matched the cost as nothing I had was truly mind blowing, but The Lexington was certainly worth the trip and I think next time I may consider some of the steak options in lieu of the pasta.
Steve Rinker
We live in the neighborhood and decided on a date night. We had an amazing dinner. Food, service and atmosphere were top shelf. I had the center cut Ribeye cooked rare with bone marrow butter. AMAZING! I can't say enough in one review to do the Lex justice. We'll be back for sure and soon! Oh, our server, Sage was awesome and we hope to see her again.
Sarahi Garza
Came here for my girlfriend’s birthday and it was definitely a 4/5 for me! The atmosphere was quiet enough for us to relax, talk, and enjoy dinner. The food was amazing—everything came out flavorful and well-prepared. Our server was knowledgeable and such a good sport, going along with our shenanigans throughout the night, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for a nice, elegant dinner with a comfortable vibe.
Anita Schneider
The Lexington offers great food and friendly service, with a more relaxed vibe on the rooftop. We had a wonderful dining experience, and the birthday ice cream made for a special memory for my son.
