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Blue Heron Steakhouse, Lexington, KY

Blue Heron Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
1857 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse


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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

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–11:00 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 1,857 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Kentucky

    Steakhouse

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Neighborhood gem

1,857 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service by Tom, ambience with the fireplace and football was great. It was our first time being there. We had drinks, the special appetizers, 18 ounce ribeye, fish of the day, and chocolate mousse. Definitely recommend them all! Tom was great, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We will definitely be back very soon and will recommend everyone and everything there! Thank you so much!!!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We got seated at 7:30 and never seen a waiter/waitress so we left at 8:15. Table next to us got seated at 8:00 and had orders placed by the time we walked out!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Steak was phenomenal, tender and tasty. Only issue was no mashed potatoes- unless you ordered the lamp dish.

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  4. ToniC

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can’t speak highly enough about this restaurant. The drinks, appetizer, meal, dessert. Phenomenal. Just a friend and I that needed to get out together. Checked all the boxes. However, pretend this is a bad review so there’s always room for us to go. 😃

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  5. LetitiaM

    Louisville

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner with Friends last night was perfect in every way! Food was fantastic, atmosphere and service were above and beyond. Hannah took such good care of us and was so pleasant. We will definitely be back.

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  6. MarkK

    Louisville

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy setting, surrounded by brick walls, fireplace, and beautiful old bar. The steaks are superb and if available, I definitely recommend the crab cake appetizer - it is the best in town!

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  7. KennyR

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always exceptional food and service. From a romantic evening to business dinner to catching up with friends this is a go to destination!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and staff are always excellent. Sometimes noisy atmosphere but not bad. We always feel welcome.

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  9. FredG

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have dined in most of the Lexington Steak Houses, higher end and middle of the road. I would rate this as top level for food quality and value. Service was great.

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  10. Martyv

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and service as always. A great local place to enjoy!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food at reasonable prices. Great atmosphere and service

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  12. RhondaO

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious! And the service was lovely

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  13. MicheleM

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous. Intimate. Delicious. Just go! You won't regret it!

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  14. MrDarryl

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great little hidden gem. Excellent service and total meal was superb. Will be back.

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  15. LucyP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is just a fun place. Food is delicious. Crabcakes the best in town.

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  16. MichaelD

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our steaks were amazing! The ambience was excellent for a Friday date night. The service was outstanding!

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  17. DaveB

    Louisville

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great place! Table by the fire place, David taking care of our every need and the kitchen did a hell of a job. Kudos to Blue Heron for a marvelous evening. DaveB

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  18. Keyaragrace

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hannah was our server and she was amazing. She made our night super special.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience for our anniversary. Food awesome, Hannah was a terrific waitress and very pleased with gluten free selections and the care and concern shown to make sure I had everything I wanted. Love the atmosphere and beautiful dining area. Will definitely come back!

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  20. KelyC

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the atmosphere. Our server was outstanding! We will return to eat there

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and very well prepared. Limited beer selection, excellent service

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  22. JeffKoonce

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down our very favorite place to eat in Lexington. Unique ambience, outstanding food and great wait staff.

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  23. ChristalC

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great date night place! Love the atmosphere and fireplace.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Why don’t we go here more often? Everything from the service (Tom was our server) to the fire in the main room, to the amazing lamb - it was a lovely experience. At a time when we have had the opposite experience at some of our favorites, the Blue Heron was a treat! I’ve already made our next reservation.

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  25. LeahR

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and we had great service! Great place for a date night!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Overall great time Food was very good and the place has a great vibe. Will be back for sure

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  27. Grendel

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place but it is expensive. Did not anticipate the charge for using a credit card. Assumed the fee is a cost of doing business. Food was excellent and the bartender made me a mocktail which was excellent

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  28. RobertH

    Western KY

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was very good, but my protein was under cooked and needed more cooking. Instead of taking my whole plate, the server took just my protein and left me to eat my sides. I would have preferred to eat my sides and protein together. The food was very good though.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a neat little place. My steak was outstanding, as were the porterhouse lamb cuts. All of our meals were excellent. Our server, Lacy, was knowledgeable, and on point. We’ll be back the next time we’re in the Bluegrass.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a pleasant evening out. The waitress was knowledgeable and very friendly. The dinner was really good. We would recommend to anyone wanting memorable night out.

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  31. BirthdayCelebration

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Loved our birthday night out. Food was exceptional. We ordered the Filet. The server was great and made sure everything was going good. We just wish the noise level could be lower.

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  32. IvieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Minimal parking in parking lot but they have a person out there telling you where to park instead of driving around looking for a place to park. We tipped him!

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  33. Emilia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The food was pretty basic. the Strip was not seasoned and really kind of boring. The creamed spinach was not creamy, more like in just sitting in a bowl of milk. The lamb porterhouses wet really tasted but they came with barely mashed (still had large chunk a of potato)mashed potatoes that seemed like the only seasoning was some blue cheese. I loved the mushroom shareable side, it was the best food item. It felt like the chefs were cooks who kind of knew how to make serviceable food, but nothing that was high level. The service, location, vibe was great. But the food was really over priced for the quality of craft in the preparation.

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  34. JenniferY

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Parking is difficult but restaurant is very pretty and cozy. Service was great however food is limited and spendy for what is offered.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and atmosphere. Servers are top notch

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  36. DavidF

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous quaint restaurant. Stop in everytime we’re in Lexington. Not disappointed yet.

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  37. JulieG

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food in a charming atmosphere. Noticed a cute outdoor space as well. Beautiful old bar inside.

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  38. 10sgal

    Houston

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just order the porterhouse and the walk back to your car will make sense. If you truly need on-site parking please go to Texas Roadhouse and leave more spots at this wonderful restaurant for me.

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  39. WilliamC

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Darrell was outstanding. Explained the specials well and accommodated my dietary needs. Offered enhancements to our meal. Great ambience, and atmosphere. We were able to have excellent communications and we were not rushed.

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  40. 1tasteexpen

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again a wonderful evening! Can't wait to return, Thank you!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Blue Heron Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 1857 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 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–11:00 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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