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Lockbox at 21c Hotel, Lexington, KY

Lockbox at 21c Hotel

4.5 (1304)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Located in Lexington’s 21c Museum Hotel, Lockbox showcases a commitment to sourcing local, high-quality ingredients. Lockbox uses thoughtful yet simple preparations and cooking techniques in a contemporary brasserie setting. Designed by Deborah Berke Partners, the Lockbox space highlights historic features like original marble floors, decorative plaster details, large arched windows and even a historic safe deposit vault that is used for private dining.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 899-6860
  • Website
    http://www.lockboxlex.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Holden
  • Catering
    Lockbox provides catering and beverage service for events at 21c Lexington. The culinary team uses thoughtful yet simple preparations to showcase local, high-quality ingredients. Custom menus are available and a dedicated Event Team will ensure every detail of your event is perfect.
  • Location
    167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Upper St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available and valet costs $8.
  • Entertainment
    Adjacent to Lockbox is 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. With over 7000 square feet of exhibition space, 21c Museum hosts dynamic group and solo exhibitions featuring emerging artists alongside acclaimed international artists.The Museum is free and open to the public, 24/7.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Menu

Lockbox at 21c Hotel's menu was last updated on 12/16/2023.

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What 1,304 people are saying

Lockbox at 21c Hotel 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Lexington

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lockbox at 21c Hotel in Lexington offers a delightful dining experience with its "great food," "excellent service," and captivating art ambiance. The creative menu features standout dishes like the "best mocktail" Girl Next Door and "amazing" chicken sandwich. Although some portions are small, the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.
1,304 Reviews

  1. Amy

    Columbus7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was very friendly with a great attitude!
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hi Amy! Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear you had a positive experience with our team. Our servers truly strive to make every visit special, and we’re happy their attitude made an impact. We’d love to welcome you back soon and provide an even more exceptional experience next time! Sincerely, Lockbox

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  2. Stephanie

    Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and very flavorful. Menu has changed and several brunch items are no longer available, which was disappointing. Brunch fell flat on our expectations.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hi Stephanie, Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your thoughts. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the flavors, and we're sorry the changes to our seasonal menu left you feeling a bit disappointed. We change our offerings throughout the year to celebrate the freshest, local ingredients, but I completely understand missing a favorite dish or a "go-to" option. We hope you’ll join us again soon — we’d love the chance to make your next visit a 5-star experience. Sincerely, Lockbox

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  3. Megan VIP

    Central Kentucky7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My group said it was an amazing location for an actual quieter conversation which was so helpful! Thank you all for being amazing and being so on top of things, especially in working with UK.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hi Megan! We are so glad to read that your group had a wonderful time in our space. We have had such a long-running relationship with various departments of the University of Kentucky that we do everything we can do make their dining experience valuable. We appreciate the generous compliments and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Sincerely, Lockbox

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  4. Donald VIP

    Denver / Colorado28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent experience! Food was excellent. Maybe the best mushroom soup ever! A limited menu but nevertheless very good. Good cocktail selection. Server was excellent and very attentive. We needed to be finished by a certain time and the server made sure that we were finished in time. We will certainly be back.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hello Donald! Thank you for the generous compliments about your recent dining experience with us at Lockbox. That mushroom soup is out of this world! We do keep a very limited menu due to our efforts to consistently source the freshest of ingredients from our local farmers. Thank you for the nod to the server and their service as well, I'm glad we were able to keep you on schedule. Hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back into Lockbox. Sincerely, Lockbox

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  5. Robert

    Central Kentucky2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated quickly and served water. And that was it. A waiter never showed up. The tables to the right and left and behind us all got served. After sitting for 30 minutes we left. This is not the service expected from a 21C.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on March 10, 2025
    Hello Robert, First, I want to extend my sincerest regret and apologies that you encountered this scenario in our restaurant; it is completely unacceptable. I have already followed up with the team to ensure this does not happen again to any of our guests coming to enjoy a nice dining experience. I appreciate the compliments in your other review on TripAdvisor about having dined with us before and it being an enjoyable experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and I will reach out privately with more information. Best regards, Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage 859-899-6880

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  6. JohnW

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and cocktails are always great! Easy vibe and museum visit every time.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hi JohnW! Thank you for the positive review and for sharing some feedback about your dining experience at Lockbox. We're glad you've continued to enjoy your visits with us and we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back in the near future! Sincerely, Lockbox

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  7. Kimey

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool Place to eat, great food, excellent service and nice atmosphere
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hi Kimey, Thank you for the kind words and feedback about your recent Lockbox experience. We appreciate the nod to our food and service and we hope you'll come back to see us again soon. Possibly with a new seasonal menu in place! Sincerely, Lockbox

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  8. Catesby

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For the life of me I can’t figure out why Lockbox isn’t considered the best restaurant in Lexington. It is by far the most fun, creative and exciting food in town. Every time I eat there I am absolutely blown away by the food and the prices. We had the mushroom toast, charred broccoli and baked feta as appetizers. They were all incredible. Big city food at Lexington prices. For entree we had the chicken and rabbit mafalde. Again it was perfectly seasoned and hot. Joel’s butter cake was an incredible dessert. I could not stop eating it. Please please please do yourself a favor and try their food!
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on February 28, 2025
    Hello Catesby! Thank you for the kind words and generous compliments about your experience at Lockbox. We really have put a lot of effort into our winter menu, which is sadly about to turn into our Spring menu, but it will bring the freshest of spring ingredients we can source from our local farmers. One of our favorites is the rabbit mafalde, it is quite heavenly. Appreciate the nod to our kitchen team and our efforts to provide fresh, locally sourced ingredients at a reasonable price, it's not easy! We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Sincerely, Lockbox

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  9. Tom

    Central Kentucky4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second trip to this restaurant, this time with a larger party. Lockbox has a modest but varied dinner menu and a robust selection of drinks and wine. The service and the food were excellent. Recommendations from the server were spot on The timing for ordering and service was good, leaving time for conversation and enjoying our appetizers but not too slow. The restaurant was bustling.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on February 28, 2025
    Hey Tom, Thanks for visiting us again! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a great time. It's wonderful to know that we met your expectations. We always aim to provide an excellent experience for our guests, so it's great to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Lockbox

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  10. Keith VIP

    Denver / Colorado14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic brunch menu and wonderful service. Thank you!
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on February 28, 2025
    HI Keith, Thank you for the kind words and compliments to our service and offerings. We strive to make valuable, memorable experiences to all of our guests and appreciate the nod to these endeavors. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back into our space in the near future! Sincerely, Lockbox

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FAQs

Lockbox at 21c Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 899-6860.

Lockbox at 21c Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 1304 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Lockbox at 21c Hotel

167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Upper St.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available and valet costs $8.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Holden
  • Entertainment
    Adjacent to Lockbox is 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. With over 7000 square feet of exhibition space, 21c Museum hosts dynamic group and solo exhibitions featuring emerging artists alongside acclaimed international artists.The Museum is free and open to the public, 24/7.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lockboxlex.com/
  • Phone number
    (859) 899-6860
  • Catering
    Lockbox provides catering and beverage service for events at 21c Lexington. The culinary team uses thoughtful yet simple preparations to showcase local, high-quality ingredients. Custom menus are available and a dedicated Event Team will ensure every detail of your event is perfect.

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