Palmers Fresh Grill

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Address:
161 Lexington Green Circle
Lexington, KY 40503

Neighborhood:
Lexington

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $30 and under

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Palmers Fresh Grill Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.palmersfreshgrill.com
Email: comments@palmersfreshgrill.com
Phone: (859) 273-0103
Hours of Operation:

Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Friday 11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-11:00 pm
Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood, American, Southern
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Entertainment: Lakeside Patio Bar, Live Music (weather permitting), adjacent to Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington Green Mall is a high energy mall featuring such stores as White House Black Market, Chico's, Anthropologie, Ann Taylor Loft ,Joseph-Beth Books.

Getting there

Cross Street: Nicholasville Road
Public Transit: We are at the corner of Nicholasville Road and New Circle.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Lexington Green Mall or The Hilton Suites.

A word from Palmers Fresh Grill

As the name implies, fresh is the focus at Palmers.

More than just fresh ingredients, Palmers is a fresh twist on what an enjoyable dining experience should provide. A fresh way to please your palate, featuring savory dishes and a menu changing up to four times a year. Palmers also… offers weekly specials truly capturing the essence of seasonal flavors.

With a casually sophisticated ambiance, complemented with knowledgable and friendly service staff, Palmers provides one of Lexington's favorite dining experiences. Enjoy lakeside seating and live music on the spacious patio during warm weather months.

Looking for another reason to raise your glass? Enjoy our award-winning wine and cocktail list. Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List

Diner Reviews

"Had an early lunch with my daughter (she's 3) and my sister. The food was wonderful, as was the service! Kid friendly & delicious! Would also be a great place for a date, or to just hang out in the evening! Two thumbs up!"
Dined on 4/11/2014
"The service wasn't bad but our waiter forgot to put in the order and didn't realized until an hour after we ordered. He awkwardly apologized and promptly had our food out to us. The management staff took care of us and resolved the issue. Overall a good time. Food was great!"
Dined on 4/11/2014
"We had a 'delicious' dinner and visit. Great decor, food and service. The view of the lake is an added bonus. Thank you Palmers!"
Dined on 4/6/2014
"Very Good Seafood and Service. A little chilly to eat outside the night that we dined, but nice facilities for the warmer months. Inside provided a very nice ambiance that could also accommodate groups. Nice, well stocked bar. We Enjoyed our dinner."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"One of the best places in lexington! Friendly staff and wonderful food. We had appetizers, drinks and entrees! Will definitely return 2 this restaurant."
Dined on 3/31/2014
"My wife and I truly enjoy Palmers and making a reservation was simple and fast!"
Dined on 3/29/2014
"The menu offers a more interesting variety of dishes and flavors than is common in the area. Healthy food choices are available as well as deliciously decadent items. My favorites are the calamari and peppers appetizer, the pretzel crusted trout and the shrimp and smoked gouda cheese grits entrees, and the salt caramel bread pudding dessert. Thanks to the chef for offering creative nuances to otherwise familiar dishes. All menu items are reasonable in price. Servers are attentive without being intrusive and exceptionally knowledge about both the drink and menu items. One of the best dining experiences I have had in Lexington in a very long time. Definitely jumps to the top of my list of personal local favorites."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"My husband and I really enjoyed this place. The calamari appetizer was absolutely delicious. The wine list was good and beer selections were extensive. I got the pretzel crusted trout, which was wonderful and accompanied by a very flavorful mix of garlicky sautéed spinach, new potatoes, and capers. I enjoyed every bite. My husband ordered the burger, which was large and cooked perfectly and he really liked the pretzel bun. The server was excellent. Very friendly, attentive and welcoming, but not overbearing. The decor is beautiful and I liked the elegant all-white theme. We were seated by a window, which allowed us to enjoy the view of the ducks swimming around as the sun was setting. We'll definitely go back and recommend to others!"
Dined on 3/22/2014
"Dropped in on a Tuesday night with out of town guests. Seated immediately. Service started slowly but steadily picked up speed. Meals arrived in good time and we're perfectly prepared. Meals ranged from scallops & bone-in pork hop to pinko tilapia and petit filet, each prepared to order. Palmers is a little pricey for Tuesday night but we'll worth it."
Dined on 3/18/2014
"Had a great time and great dinner, but hated that our server was rushing us through the whole meal. Rushed for drinks, rushed for apps, rushed to order, rushed to clean up, and brought our ticket before we could even order a final glass of wine. We ended up leaving for another restaurant to have after dinner drinks and dessert. I thought this was a more upscale restaurant that we could enjoy a leisurely dinner, and not one of those that just try to turn tables."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"Only negative was a little delay getting us seated and I made reservations in advance for 7:30."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"We made reservations just in case. We had never eaten there before. We arrived at 5:00pm and the place was fairly empty. We were seated and the server was there promptly. We went over the menu for about 5 mins. and ordered. My wife had Oysters on the half shell and a salad. I ordered the shrimp and scallop dinner. Our drinks were never more than 1/3 empty before the server brought us fresh ones. The food was delicious. The service was great. A little pricey but worth it. Our bill was $55 and a $15 tip. We will go there again on a special occasion. The atmosphere was nice and not loud at all. I can't stand a noisy restaurant. Jesus was our server. We will ask for him next time we go."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"A convenient, classy place with reasonable prices and a great patio."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"Always a fun place to grab a bite to eat! Food is always fresh and flavorful! Service is always good and always pleasant!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Okay, some of us were bummed when Regatta bit the dust, but Palmers? It's like having the iPhone 5 when all you've known is the flip Nokia. Amazing. Our first date there (July '13) consisted of ribeye and grilled seabass. The steak was better than Malone's (I know - that's heresy, but it's true). (The only thing missing was the Lexingtonian salad.) The seabass was amazing, but as our waiter told us last week, the cost of importing that dish was too high, so they 86'd it from the menu. Bummer. But they more than atone for that sin by offering toe-curling treats like shrimp and grits. Yes, you heard it right - shrimp and grits. Most amazing thing on the menu? Bourbon Bread pudding. I will climb any mountain for just one bite."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"Food was excellent. Angry muscles are top notch. Every item on menu appealing. Shrimp and grits are delicious as well as meatloaf. Shrimp tacos are best I've ever tasted. Service and scenery are great. Outdoor dining area looks perfect for summer dining. I would recommend Palmer's to anyone. Definitely family friendly and calm atmosphere."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Nice place to go on Friday nights for a relaxing, delicious meal. Glad to see Palmer's doing well."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"We went to Palmers for our 17th Anniversary and were treated very well. The menu is varied although we had the special offered to those celebrating. The only downsides are ,the house salad is bland as the blue cheese dressing was not very blue cheesy. The meatloaf was very good as was the chicken dish my wife had. The salted caramel bread pudding was the best I had ever had.Service was great! The noise level is very high. Overall, great place to eat! Can't wait till weather improves to eat outside."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"As a regular at Regatta I was eager to try Palmers. I was not disappointed. Reservations were a snap through Open Table. Had to call because we were running late. Hostess couldn't have been nicer. Though busy our table was ready and we seated immediately. The after the game crowd filed the remaining tables but service was excellent despite the crowd. Had the shrimp lettuce wraps as an appetizer, perfect. The four of us tried the Talapia, Trout, Scallops and Filet Mignon. It has been a long time since I was at a table where all 4 meals turned out perfectly and the sides were delicious. We split two deserts, Key Lime Pie and chocolate brownie with Ice Cream. The brownie was very good but the pie is a treasurer."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The service was outstanding, I loved the environment, very classy place. We never had to ask for anything excellent service. I highly recommend this place to anyone. Thank you!!!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Food is fantastic, server was quite good. Hostess clearly saw me when we came in but did not acknowledge me even to say she'd be right with us, and the reservation times were running 30 minutes behind. But it was Valentines Day, and they were understandably slammed. Great overall experience - very much enjoy this restaurant."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"When I arrived on time for my reservation on Valentines day I was told it would be a couple of minutes until we would be seated. No problem but after 20 minutes I had not been updated and I asked how much longer it would be. There were 4 girls standing at hostess desk doing nothing while there were clearly tables that were empty that could have been cleared. They said it should be just a few more minutes. After 30 minutes I was getting up to leave when we were called. No apology was given for waiting 30 minutes past the reservation and the hostesses acted in a snooty manner as if we were troubling them by eating there. I will say that the waitress was wonderful and the food was great. Doubt I will be back."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Only thing ill say is with us being first timers...we was looking over the menu and waiter was like tke your time next reservation will not sit at this table till 630...so we felt a little rush...but overall a good experience"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Great food and top notch service. Definitely will be back!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Love everything about Palmer's! The ambiance was perfect, the crowd heavy but not over-crowded where you wouldn't have privacy in your booth. The waiter was very professional, attentive and sweet. My meal was delicious - pasta; my husband's salmon was perfectly grilled. We loved the meatloaf sliders!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Showed up with a reservation, but had to wait 15 minutes before being seated. Our server was very good, we were happy with the food, but the manager that night was very creepy and kept staring at our table as if he wanted us to get up and leave. He came and talked to us, to see how everything was, but it was very off-putting and weird."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This was the best service I have had while eating out in a long time. The food was great, wonderful atmosphere and fair prices."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"We went to Palmer's on a quiet, low key cold night. The restaurant was less than half full as a result but was pleasant nonetheless. We were sat immediately and service was prompt. Provided with fresh bread and oil with pesto, garlic, etc. we sat in for the wonderful dinner to come. One of the few negatives is the seating itself. The booth was rock hard on the bottom and there was a wooden beam squarely in the middle of the booth. It made what would have otherwise been an awesome experience a bit uncomfortable. Food came quickly and was delicious. Prices are a bit high but otherwise a great experience."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Decor was my favorite! Oh no, wait the food!!!!! We thought the decor was the best we'd seen. Very glamorous yet cozy and brought in the icons of the area (horses!) with elegance. The servers were friendly and efficient. Then the food came…wow! Tastes were exciting and amounts were filling. To finish off we had the biggest piece of Key Lime Pie I've seen served. Best experience in Lexington Ky. I can't wait to bring all my friends."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"After looking over other places to eat Saturday night, chose Palmers due to the seafood. Was nice to see they also use local products, especially the Lexington pasta guys. Thai mussel appetizer, gnocchi with addition of scallops & pretzel crusted trout. I am a big gnocchi fan & was not disappointed. The mussels were plentiful & in my opinion, the best value. The beurre blanc on the trout, also excellent. Will definitely come back in warmer weather to sit outside by the water."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Palmer's Fresh Grill has on the three or four times my wife and I have been there, always been great. The food is prepared properly, served hot with ample proportions. The top attraction for me here is the fact that the wait staff and the shift manager have been more than satisfactory. We have had a different wait person each time and they get better on every occasion. Just the right time of checking with you without being intrusive. Great experience."
Dined on 1/7/2014
"My wife and I dined at Palmers for New Year's Eve and had a fantastic experience overall. We appreciated the fact that they had a special set dinner for New Year's Eve, but you could also order from their regular menu as well, which both of us did. For starters, we ordered the bacon wrapped scallops and each selected a glass of wine. My wife had the Caribbean Tilapia and I had the Pork Tenderloin special, which were both cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. We finished our meal with the bread pudding, which was served in an iron skillet and topped with ice cream, AMAZING! The ambience was perfect, the service was outstanding and the food was great. We highly recommend checking out this hot spot if you've not visited Palmers."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Beautiful decor, great food that was very fresh. Our server was very enthusiastic. Several employees ensured we were well taken care of. Lovely experience."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We had a great dining experience at Palmers. We were seated pretty much on time for our reservation even though it was crowded for New Years Eve. The food was excellent, the service was excellent as well. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Palmers is more than just seafood, but we had the scallops and the angry mussels. Both were excellent. The seafood chowder was also some of the best we've had."
Dined on 12/22/2013
"Had heard about brunch. It was great! Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 12/15/2013
"I really like the atmosphere of this place! This restaurant is fairly new to the location. The food is great and the service is very good! The view of the lake is very pretty! It's a great place to have dinner and relax!"
Dined on 12/14/2013
"Great Experience at Palmer's Fresh Grill over the weekend. So good we bought a gift card for our parents for Christmas. They do really live up to their name "Fresh Grill" as everything tasted SO fresh. We had the mussels for an appetizer. They were the best you can find in Lexington. I ordered the Norwegian Salmon for an entree, excellent. Again, best I have had in Lexington. My husband had the Sea Scallops and was very impressed. If you are looking for super large portions this is not the place for you. However, they were very reasonable portions. Quality over quantity, which is what I prefer. I loved the atmosphere and decor, very beautiful and unique. Our server was very attentive and had great recommendations for us. We will return."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"I appreciate the variety of choices on the menu. The appetizers are great and so are the main dinner selections. I love the salad and dessert. Also, great service and atmosphere. I like the convenient location. We enjoy walking from Hilton Suites to the restaurant. Overall, we just had a very pleasant experience at Palmer's."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"Our waiter was very good and attentive (if not a bit too talkative). Some of our dishes were just "meh"- the calamari appetizer was overcooked- or cooked in oil that wasn't clean- and the advertised peanut sauce was more like sweet and sour - so the end result was a wet mess of fried breading and a little cabbage. I do not recommend that dish. My husband's fish was overcooked and dry and one our meals was presented incorrectly (with the sauce although it was requested without sauce for a Kosher person) and needed to be remade. Not sure if they do better with meat as none in our group of four ordered meat."
Dined on 11/30/2013

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