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Blue Heron Steakhouse, Lexington, KY

Blue Heron Steakhouse

4.8 (2216)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
185 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY 40508

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 2,216 people are saying

Blue Heron Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Heron Steakhouse is a cherished gem in Lexington, renowned for its "amazing service" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about the steaks, with some claiming they are "the best in town." The intimate setting, cozy atmosphere, and attentive staff make it a perfect choice for special occasions and romantic dinners.
2,216 Reviews
  1. Sally

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wonderful service. We celebrated our marriage with a dinner in this lovely establishment and they were so nice!

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  2. Megan VIP

    Central Kentucky7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked for my faculty and a candidate interview and this was a perfect location. The environment and food were amazing and we are so happy we worked with this restaurant. This was the first time doing so, and their staff were so helpful and professional for all the needs and requests at hand. I believe there is an Andrew/Anthony (sorry I cannot recall his name exactly, but I know it started with an A), that answered the phone and helped me through all my needs. I was beyond impressed by him! Thank you to the team for a wonderful experience, and the candidate that was interviewed said dinner was fantastic. I call it a win all around! Thank you!

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  3. Nancy VIP

    Central Kentucky36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish our server Carlo was fantastic!!~ As always we throughly enjoyed our evening ....WE LOVE BLUE HERRON

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  4. Patsy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely delightful dinner. Starting with top-notch cocktail; their Old Fashioned is a must-try when in Bourbon Country. The crab cake appetizer was the perfect culinary start to our meal. Tender, juicy and flaky while crisped to perfection. Our steaks were cooked to perfection and melted in our mouths. We will definitely be back, on our next trip to Lexington.

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  5. Sarah

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner and the drinks were amazing as always and we love the service. Favorite spot in Lex!

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  6. Paul

    Central Kentucky3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always outstanding. The service is exceptional and the noise level is always low. It’s a great place to meet friends for dinner.

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  7. melissa VIP

    Central Kentucky13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, as always! Quiet, delicious. It’s one of our favorite places to go when we want to feel relaxed.

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  8. Cynthia VIP

    Central Kentucky17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blue Heron never disappoints. I’ve been here multiple times. While the food is excellent, the service surpasses even that. It is exemplary! Carlos has been my waiter twice now. He is so gracious, efficient and accommodating. Personally, I think Blue Heron is one of the best restaurants in Lexington.

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  9. Kim

    Central Kentucky4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blue Heron never disappoints ! Wonderful atmosphere , food and drinks!

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  10. Rebecca

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great dining experience, the ambiance, food and our sever made this an enjoyable experience. Our sever was well versed with the menu making it easier to decide from the wonderful selection. To top it off, dessert was fabulous! Definitely going to make this our place for special occasions!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 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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