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Blue Heron Steakhouse, Lexington, KY

Blue Heron Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
2146 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem


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.

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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 2,146 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Steakhouse

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Heron Steakhouse boasts "excellent food," "outstanding service," and a "cozy atmosphere," making it a standout choice in Lexington. Highlights include perfectly cooked steaks, a diverse wine selection, and attentive staff like Wes and Carlo. Ideal for special occasions, this neighborhood gem consistently offers a memorable dining experience.
2,146 Reviews
  1. twana

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and a warm fireplace makes for a great evening !

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  2. Emory

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went for romantic Valentine's dinner. This is the place to go. The food was very good. Our waiter's name was David. He put everything together and made it a perfect date night. Definitely will be back.

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  3. Dave

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there after spending time at distilleries and it capped a terrific day! Food and atmosphere are amazing!

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  4. Tobee

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience with great service. Carlo provided top tier service and the food was wonderful. They were out of the porterhouse steak and fried chicken, but I don’t hold that against them as it was a busy weekend. Will be returning in the future!

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  5. Ryan

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Too dark, we asked for a private area a month in advance and were seated next to the quite busy revolving door to the kitchen entrance, so not quite the ambience we were hoping for. Food was great, but they need to do something better about the area where the table we sat at is in as it’s too busy and loud for a Valentine’s dinner.

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  6. ANTHONY

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never a bad experience everytime we have been there! David was our waiter and gave us 5 star service. Very efficient and didn't miss one detail. Laughing with us when we made jokes makes it a fun experience. Telling us that he had been an employee there since 2017 reaffirmed that we had one of the best serving us. Food is always good however lettuce wedge was a little bitter but that happens. We are very fond of Blue Heron and will be returning often!!

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  7. melissa

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never written a review before but the food here was literally AMAZING. It was just wonderful. 4 of us went, one had a steak, 2 had red fish and I had a crab cake. Everyone’s meal was just outstanding!!!

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  8. Troy

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend the Blue Heron. Great steak. Found it odd they didn’t offer any type of bread. Other than that it’s very romantic. Great ambiance and they sat us in front of the fireplace. Parking can be tough.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab cake was delicious.

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  10. Chad

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best steak in town, the porterhouse is amazing! Perfect sides to go with it as well.

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Blue Heron Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 2146 OpenTable diners.

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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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