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Blue Heron Steakhouse, Lexington, KY

Blue Heron Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
2089 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming


The Blue Heron Steakhouse is located in the thriving historic Jefferson Street corridor. We offer an excellent menu with steakhouse classics and modern Southern fare with specialties such as fresh oysters, the finest cuts of beef, shrimp and grits and more. Our restaurant started as a hand-crafted cocktail bar and consumer demand made it obvious that we needed to expand to a full-service kitchen. The Blue Heron is situated in a renovated home with exposed brick, a beautiful, locally crafted chandelier, a roaring two-sided fireplace in the colder months. Locally owned and loaded with character, The Blue Heron is a perfect setting for an intimate date, an evening with friends or simply a casual dinner while watching the game.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 254-2491
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Billy Oakley
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Second Street
  • Parking details
    The Blue Heron has a private parking lot right beside the restaurant. There is also ample on street parking in the area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,089 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lexington

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Heron Steakhouse is a beloved Lexington gem, praised for its "amazing food and service." The charming setting in a converted old house provides a cozy ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Standout dishes include "fantastic crab cakes" and the "perfectly cooked porterhouse." Attentive staff and an extensive wine list enhance the dining experience.

2,089 Reviews
  1. John

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favorite places in Lexington, Kentucky 

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  2. Mike

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carlo, our server was amazing! First time visiting for us, but definitely won’t be our last! Ambiance, vibe and atmosphere was top notch! Glad we gave it a try.

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  3. Sam

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was AWESOME the food was great and fast service. The atmosphere is AMAZING. The fireplace is where it’s at

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  4. Deana

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family of 3 had the filet, the steakburger, and a crab cake with Caesar salad. Everything was delicious, cooked to perfection and the wine list is great.

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  5. Sonia

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dinner, roaring fire, excellent food and service. Can't wait to go back.

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  6. lance

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and food can’t wait to go back

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  7. christi

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third time eating at The Blue Heron. Fabulous dinner! Service was excellent! This is now my favorite restaurant in Lexington!

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  8. Tori

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner at Blue Heron. Lacy was amazing, the food was perfect. Looking forward to going back.

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  9. Robert

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Definitely would not return for a second time. Hostess was rude. Bartender Great. food was A big disappointment. I had the halibut with polenta. The halibut was nice. The rest of the dish was a mess, the polenta was a rubbery mass of goo. For $42 for a fish entrée it should be on point.

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  10. amy

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a wonderful dining experience. My filet was amazing. The New York strip was good but go with the filet! Our server was nice but he also had a large party so service was somewhat slow. We love the main dining room area at Blue Heron.

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Blue Heron Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 2089 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Blue Heron Steakhouse

185 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY 40508

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Second Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Blue Heron has a private parking lot right beside the restaurant. There is also ample on street parking in the area.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Billy Oakley
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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