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Merrick Inn, Lexington, KY

Merrick Inn

4.7
4.7
3846 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
If you are attempting to make a reservation with a party size larger than 8, please call the restaurant directly as parties larger than 8 cannot be booked online.
The restaurant is mostly all reservations at this time with the exception of some bar seating. Spacing between reservations is two hours so please be on time, there will likely be another reservation scheduled for two hours after your scheduled time. Reservations will be released 15 minutes past the reservation time if you have not arrived. Thank you for your understanding.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 269-5417
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Patrick Jones
  • Catering
    Pricing is $70-$75 per person for a three course meal. Please visit our website's private events page to view these menus and spaces available.
  • Private party facilities
    With rooms accommodating as few 10 persons to as many as 36, Merrick Inn has many different private dining rooms sure to impress even the most discriminating of critics. Let our fine cuisine and abundant Southern hospitality make your next private event a great success. We offer an all-inclusive menu options for our private events.
  • Private party contact
    Alex Lennon: (859) 269-5417
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    New Circle Road exit 18, inside Tates Creek Rd, on right.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is available most evenings under the black awning at our restaurants main entrance. Some self-parking spaces and our handicapped entrance can be found at the rear of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wines Around the World

    $100.00 per person

    Sep 28, 2023 only
    Join us for an exquisite journey of flavors as we present the "Wines Around the World" event in our newly renovated and elevated bar at The Merrick Inn. This exclusive event will feature rare and hard-to-find wines from France, Spain, Italy, and the USA, paired with delectable appetizers. Immerse yourself in the world of fine wines on Thursday, September 28th, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This event serves as an unofficial grand opening, welcoming guests into our fully revamped space. Tickets are priced at $100 each and include 3 oz samples of each wine, along with gourmet appetizers. Wines will also be available for purchase at the event.
    Wines Around the World Photo

What 3,846 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lexington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

3,846 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    Our drink order was taken first and before the drinks came she took our food order. While our drinks we’re sitting at the bar to be picked up a server came and played with the fruit in our drinks- gross. We told our server and it took forever to get them remade. One hour later she brought 2 salads out and 3 mins after that our food came out at which time my daughter said skip her salad. We were asked if we wanted bread and we said yes but it never came. Awful service

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  2. CharlieK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been coming to Merrick Inn for over 30 years. The new ownership has done a fantastic job of keeping ambience of the restaurant.

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  3. GeorgeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Great atmosphere too. Thoroughly enjoyed our brunch.

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  4. CeeJay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was top tier elite. Loved everything about the experience from the food to the ambiance. First time and did not disappoint.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Disappointing dinner all around… drinks subpar! Order wrong… food mediocre at best!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have gone to Merrick for several anniversary dinner they always take good care of us. My favorite is the calamari.

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  7. Outoftowner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We aren’t from the area. I found Merrill Inn on line and it looked impressive. We placed orders and the waiter came back and said we had the wrong menus. Some of us had to order something else. Waiter came back again and said “we don’t have peach purée can you do strawberry? Sure”. Then there was something else on the menu that they didn’t have. Just very unorganized for the level of dining they portray. The fried walleye was very good. Grouper was so so. Not sure it was grouper. Carrot cake? Dry as a bone and flavorless. Saved by the cream cheese frosting. Overall the most expensive meal we have eaten since we started visiting the area. We have eaten at other places that had much better quality food for less. It’s is a very pleasant setting that disappointed.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    The server was friendly but clueless. I had to open our bottle of wine because she didn't know how. The 2014 vintage we ordered from the wine list was actually a 2021. The server's response when I asked about it was, "my manager said to tell you it's the exact same wine, just from a different year." Food was ho hum at best. Go to Azur or Bella Notte instead.

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  9. Danville2023422kemtucky7

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles. Both were very tasty. Syrup for waffles was smoky with just a bit of heat. Bourbon slush was very good. Service was a bit slow, but didn’t bother us since we were not in a hurry. A very enjoyable brunch.

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  10. CynthiaJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food... Beautiful patio Brunch !! Highly recommend ❤️👍

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great fried chicken. Enough for 2! Loud but joyful!

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  12. PaulL

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Merrick has always been our go-to place for special occasions. The quality of the food and service has been outstanding. We were not as impressed last night. The service at the outside bar was excellent. But inside service was not as good. Our baked potatoes were both well undercooked. Overall we were just disappointed. I understand Merrick may be under new ownership. I would say they need to step it up considerably.

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  13. RondaP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places! Love the patio area.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    My food just wasn’t good. I have a gluten allergy. There was hardly anything on the menu to choose from. My baked potato was cold. My pork tenderloin was just not good!! No dessert! For that much money…. I think I’ll pass on Merrick Inn. It use to be so good!! I don’t understand in this day and time why Chefs don’t make at least a few options GF. Just disappointing. 😏

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  15. CBRoberts

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Merrick is by far the best food and experience in Lexington. I enjoy the atmosphere and all the southern charm and history. The food is always too-notch!!

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  16. NWO23

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was amazing. Delicious food and great service. One of the best meals I've had in quite some time. Can't wait to make it back.

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  17. LauraC

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great from the second we stepped into the restaurant. Staff was amazingly friendly, service was incredible, and food was just as fantastic as we had been told about!

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  18. petern

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Menu was solid, food was good and service was very nice and polite. But I’m not sure I’d rush there was stuck in a room by the door. Not very sexy at all.

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  19. PaulJ

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mitchell was terrific- attentive, sociable, likable, got the order right, delivered the food in a timely fashion. Nicely done!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sandy was amazing, extremely personable and the food and alcohol was fantastic

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  21. ShirleyR

    Louisville

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    The appetizer was excellent, and I had the special, which was grouper - mine was too tough. Not happy considering the price of the meal.

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  22. MagdalenaM

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great service, great food and a nice location. Always happy to return to Merrick Inn!

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  23. MarkLeGrande

    Houston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I were looking for a restaurant to celebrate our 43rd wedding anniversary, preferably one of historical significance in Lexington, KY where we are attending a conference. We were elated to have "discovered " The Merrick Inn restaurant. We had the most delightful experience. If we're ever in the area again, we'll be sure to get back to the Merrick. Try it. You'll be glad you did.

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  24. TimH

    Louisville

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience tonight! Rachel made our first time back this year a perfect meal.

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  25. DARLENEK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a special Anniversary with my parents last night and it couldn’t have been better! Food was delicious, loved the shrimp artichoke appetizer ! Service was great and more importantly my parents had a great time. 😊❤️

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  26. catgal2412

    Oklahoma City

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Was excited to go based on reviews but was disappointed in food and had to ask for every refill.

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  27. patrickd

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We started with yummy crispy fried banana peppers and a delicious bourbon slush. Next we had fried chicken, Italian pasta, ribeye (medium rare) and tenderloin with corn pudding, green beans, french fries, and stewed tomatoes all flawlessly prepared. The Merrick Inn is our choice for memorable dining experiences in Lexington...

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Our service was VERY slow and we never got the appetizer we ordered. We had water and a soft drink which took more than a 10 minutes to get, the table next to us also had their order messed up as well. The food was delicious but unfortunately the service just didn’t match.

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  29. SamuelK

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently wonderful dining experience NICOLE WAS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!! Best waitress ever!!!!!!

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  30. PBSwope

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Merrick Inn never disappoints. It’s one of my favorite restaurants in the whole world. There’s something about the vibe that no one else has been able to replicate.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our 2nd dating anniversary and I was proposing and they made it so special. The staff was amazing and the food was great.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was wonderful once again. Definitely recommend pecan crusted pork tenderloin and hot brown!!! Service was amazing!

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  33. CheriB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a baby shower on the covered patio and the service was outstanding. Since it was on a Saturday early we had brunch and the food was fantastic.

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  34. JBNashville

    Nashville

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service and food were both great. We had the seafood nachos, the burger and a special which was an amazing halibut served Oscar style. For sides we had asparagus, corn pudding and the stewed tomatoes. We were not a fan of the stewed tomatoes at all but I imagine others like them. They were too sweet and tasted as if they were cooked down with sweet pickles. They were odd. But in any event, if we are ever back in Lexington we will definitely dine there again!

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  35. MichaelC

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    my entree (pork chop) was delicious; the margaritas were terrible-- very little lime juice and no alcohol. basically slight flavored, colored water. appetizers- fried green tomatoes- very good; sirlon on a stick with grits- meat not tender, chewy- I was expecting better for the price.

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  36. ChelseaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here for dinner. We were promptly taken to our table upon arrival and wished a Happy Anniversary by the host. Our food was excellent and the waitress was knowledgeable about the menu. Our food was delicious (halibut and Italian pasta). They even thought a decorated dessert place for our anniversary. The Bourbon Slush is also one of the best mixed drinks my husband has ever had!!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Merrick Inn is one of my all time favorite restaurants in Lexington. This was my first time having brunch there … & it certainly didn’t disappoint! So delicious! Looking forward to my next brunch😁

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    Massive portions of low quality food from the 1980’s

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  39. AbbeK

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had ten people in our party. Everyone seemed to really enjoy their meals. The service was especially wonderful. We would have gotten a private room but they have changed their policy and now require a contract that guarantees a minimum per person and they provide a limited menu. It worked out much better having access to the full menu.

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  40. friends

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was lovely and made the experience. Thank you!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Merrick Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 269-5417.

Merrick Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 3846 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 72 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Merrick Inn

1074 Merrick Dr, Lexington, KY 40502

Additional information

  • Cross street
    New Circle Road exit 18, inside Tates Creek Rd, on right.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is available most evenings under the black awning at our restaurants main entrance. Some self-parking spaces and our handicapped entrance can be found at the rear of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Patrick Jones
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (859) 269-5417
  • Catering
    Pricing is $70-$75 per person for a three course meal. Please visit our website's private events page to view these menus and spaces available.
  • Private party facilities
    With rooms accommodating as few 10 persons to as many as 36, Merrick Inn has many different private dining rooms sure to impress even the most discriminating of critics. Let our fine cuisine and abundant Southern hospitality make your next private event a great success. We offer an all-inclusive menu options for our private events.
  • Private party contact
    Alex Lennon: (859) 269-5417
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