The Lexington House

4.7

296 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

A shared plate dining experience, The Lex offers modern California cuisine with global influences. Chef Ethan Carreon and his team shop 3-4 times a week at the Farmers Markets to offer an ever changing menu in tune with the many seasons of the Bay Area. The Chicken from Fogline Farm and The Lex Burger is a always a stand-out as well as our vegetarian & seafood dishes. Owner Stephen Shelton is the leader of the passionate & authentic service staff on the floor and heads up the well curated cocktail, beer and wine program. Our Patio Dining is a great option for dining or dropping in for a cocktail and a bite around the fire-pit, all offering great views of the hustle & bustle of Downtown Los Gatos. It is well heated & covered for the cool and winter nights (dressing warmly is still recommended). The dining room and bar is a hip, yet sophisticated vibe for date night, a special celebration or just getting together with friends or business colleagues...The vibe is always right!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 354-1600
Website
http://www.thelexlg.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ethan Carreon
Catering
We offer customized options for your event. Generally it is 'take-out' catering, but can do small onsite catered events depending on circumstances. Please email us at imbiberstephen@gmail.com
Private party facilities
If you are interested in learning more about our offerings, please contact us directly imbiberstephen@gmail.com

Location
40 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Ste A, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Neighborhood
Los Gatos
Cross street
Elm Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shoestring Fries$12.00
salt and vinegar powder | malt aioli
Popcorn$8.00
peanut chili crunch
Pickled Cucumbers$9.00
labneh | zaatar oil | sesame seed
Hush Puppies$18.00
hatch chile | cultured cream | trout roe | herbs
Polenta Cake$10.00
salsa verde | shaved manchego
Cheese & Charcuterie$26.00
chef's selection | accouterments | baguette

Small Plates

Badger Flame Beets$20.00
burrata di pugliese | pesto calabrese | speck | candied pistachio
Winter Panzanella$16.00
chicories | apples | honey vinaigrette | caper berries | parmesan
Seared Brassicas$18.00
curry soubise | pickled shallots | quinoa crunch | mint
Scallop Carpaccio$30.00
pomegranate salsa | koji vinaigrette | ginger | crispy garlic
Fried Capelin$14.00
allium vinaigrette | peanut dukkah | herbs
Smoked Trout Tostada$24.00
jalapeno | dill | pearl onion | lemon zest

Larger Share Plates

Short Rib Cassoulet v2$42.00
fully belly potatoes | confit alliums | collard greens | rancho gordo beans
Market Fish
squash wrapped | piccata sauce | smoked trout roe | fine herbs
The Hex Burger$28.00
pasture raised beef | camembert cheese | maple onion jam | bacon | garlic aioli
Braised Lamb Shank$50.00
house flat bread | accouterments | tzatziki
Barroca's Pasta Rotolo$30.00
pumpkin spice puree | ricotta & herbs | maiktake mushrooms | kale chips
Cast Iron Roasting Farm 1/2 Chicken$42.00
mirepoix | demi | schmaltz croutons

What 296 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Lively
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Innovative
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Neighborhood gem
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for outdoor dining
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lexington House delights with its "always amazing" food and a "great vibe," making it a "hidden gem" in Los Gatos. Known for its "excellent" service and "fantastic" cocktails, this restaurant offers a creative menu that keeps guests returning. Perfect for both special occasions and casual nights out.

296 Reviews

P
Peter
New York City
98 reviews
vip
3.0
98 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Been here multiple times and always had a good experience, unfortunately last night’s experience wasn’t great, service was disappointingly slow , the entree’s came out 20 mins apart , my wife only had a charcuterie board, our freind had the cassoulet( ribs) his came and I waited 20 mins for my burger….? By which time he had finished. The food was good but the service wasn’t up-to normal standards . It wasn’t overly busy . Our server was also tending bar so not attentive to the tables she was serving . A comment also made by another table . If you have the burger , it’s great but doesn’t come with fries or anything so make sure you add something.
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Roman
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great upscale place to impress your date :-) Tasty food (albeit the portions are on the small side), very good and accomodating service. Thank you!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always
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Mark
New York City
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Decent ambience and vibe, but we sat at the bar and were basically ignored by the one bartender who was working and overwhelmed with work. Great burger, also recommend the fries.
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Annette
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best restaurants in LG. The food is amazing and the vibe is very cool. A must go to ❤️
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Jared
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All good was good. Be aware it can take a long time and dishes won’t come out at same time. We ordered a burger and a steak for the mains, the steak came out almost 30 mins after the burger
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Adam
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Perfect for a special occasion and also for a simple night out. Highly recommended!
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Victoria
San Francisco
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Didn’t love the food. And the wine selection by the glass was so small and expensive. Not my favorite place to eat.
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John
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as always. I can't think of any restaurant as creative a menu and as excellent in execution that doesn't have a Michelin star. Wake up Michelin man!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing. The food is playful and delicious!
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FAQs

The Lexington House is rated 4.7 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

40 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Ste A, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Elm Street
Neighborhood
Los Gatos
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ethan Carreon
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thelexlg.com/
Phone number
(408) 354-1600
Catering
We offer customized options for your event. Generally it is 'take-out' catering, but can do small onsite catered events depending on circumstances. Please email us at imbiberstephen@gmail.com
Private party facilities
If you are interested in learning more about our offerings, please contact us directly imbiberstephen@gmail.com

The Lexington House

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Snacks

Shoestring Fries$12.00

Popcorn$8.00

Pickled Cucumbers$9.00

Hush Puppies$18.00

Polenta Cake$10.00

Cheese & Charcuterie$26.00

Small Plates

Badger Flame Beets$20.00

Winter Panzanella$16.00

Seared Brassicas$18.00

Scallop Carpaccio$30.00

Fried Capelin$14.00

Smoked Trout Tostada$24.00

Larger Share Plates

Short Rib Cassoulet v2$42.00

Market Fish

The Hex Burger$28.00

Braised Lamb Shank$50.00

Barroca's Pasta Rotolo$30.00

Cast Iron Roasting Farm 1/2 Chicken$42.00

What 296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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