Merrick Inn
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(859) 269-5417Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Steakhouse, Seafood
- Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:45 pm
- Phone number
(859) 269-5417
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Executive chef
Patrick Jones
- Catering
Pricing is $65 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
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Menu
We Offer Over 200 Different Bourbons, Ryes and Whiskeys
Appetizers
Grouper Fingers$13.00
a house favorite with our famous mustard sauce
Maker's Mark Shrimp$16.00
bacon wrapped shrimp, Maker's B-B-Q sauce, three cheese grits
Merrick's Calamari$16.00
Asian slaw, banana pepper rings, sesame ginger vinaigrette
Artichoke & Rock Shrimp Dip$14.00
rich parmesan cheese, Lavosh flatbread and pita chips
Chef Cannon's Soup du Jour
made with love daily
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$6.00
Fried Banana Peppers$13.00
crispy fried, a Lexington tradition
Trick's Beer Cheese$11.00
Wisconsin cheddar, smoked jalapenos, Country Boy brew, Ritz crackers & pretzels
Lobster, Shrimp & Crab Nachos$18.00
goat cheese, smoked cheddar and fontina cheeses, grilled corn salsa, tortilla chips with chipotle sour cream
Fried Green Tomatoes$16.00
our country ham cream cheese salad, southern peach glaze drizzle
Ahi Tuna$17.00
sesame seared yellowfin tuna, ginger cucumber salad, firecracker drizzle & soy reduction
Salads
Top your salad with grilled or fried boneless breast $6.50, fresh salmon or jumbo shrimp $8
House Salad$8.00
iceberg, romaine and spring mix with tomatoes, cucumber, fresh egg and croutons
Green Goddess Salad$12.00
a true classic...crisp iceberg and romaine applewood bacon, egg and flat bread croutons
Baby Jen Salad$13.00
crisp romaine, romaine, with smoked tomato ranch, fresh egg & pork belly bacon, garlic baby mushrooms, warm potato croutons
Iceburg Wedge$10.00
blue cheese crumbles & applewood bacon with our famous bleu cheese dressing
Entrees
Choice of two - southern green beans, Merrick's corn pudding, Libby's stewed tomatoes, baked potato crispy fries and vegetables of the day. Substitute a house salad for side $3
Filet Mignon$44.00
8 oz. cut in house daily, bacon wrapped, tender as a mother's love. Toasted onions (We use a toothpick to secure the bacon)
Angus Ribeye$44.00
14 oz. aged and cut in house, marsala cremini mushrooms
New York Strip$45.00
16 oz. my favorite, chefs herb, aged Angus and cut in house
Walleye Pike$33.00
Dad's favorite fish, 8 to 10oz. crispy fried or lightly seasoned and broiled, with house made tartar sauce
Mediterranean Chicken$26.00
"Cooking Light" grilled tender breast with grilled squash, red onion and fresh bruschetta, balsamic drizzle. Grilled Portobello available too
Italian Pasta$29.00
parmesan sauteed chicken breast, fresh spinach, bruschetta and our famous chardonnay sauce, tossed with angel hair pasta
- Substitute Grilled Portobello$24.00
- Substitute Fresh Grilled Salmon$31.00
Colorado Lamb Chops$42.00
Two 6oz. fresh loin chops, grilled, au jus, rosemary toast and mint jelly
Center Cut Pork Chop$26.00
10oz., heavenly marbled and selected for Merrick, hickory bacon, red onion & cranberry compote with a hint of Woodford Reserve
Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin$29.00
a house favorite, sautéed tenderloin, Maker's Mark apple chutney and maple chipotle butter
Southern Fried Chicken$28.00
White or dark, half a bird, Danny hand breads every piece with love, We're famous for it!
Fresh Canadian Salmon$29.00
Delicately broiled, dill hollandaise drizzle
Merrick's Kentucky Hot Brown$24.00
Fresh turkey, country ham on toast points, under a blanket of Chef Patrick's mornay. Tomato slices, bacon and parmesan cheese
Merrick Burger$18.00
8 oz. fresh hand patted daily ground beef, with your choice of cheese and a side
Fall Cocktails
Dexter's Barrel Aged Manhattan
Elijah craig straight rye, bitters, sweet vermouth aged here at Merrick
- On a Cube$12.00
- Or Up$14.00
Grandma Hellmann's Bourbon Slush$11.00
"the original" made with Maker's Mark 46
Dexter's Charleston Karma$11.00
Old forester, St George Spiced Pear liquor, Vermouth, fresh lemon, cinnamon and fresh basil
Indian Summer Sangria$10.00
Foris Moscato, apricot brandy, house cinnamon syrup, ginger beer
Apple Plum Mule$10.00
Wheatly Vodka, Apple Liquor, plum bitters, Demura simple syrup, ginger beer
Merrick's "You Decide" Bulleit Barrel Pick$14.00
A conundrum of spice, carmel, dark berries & crisp musk woods, 2oz. on a cube
Wine by the Glass
White
Chandon, Rose Sparkling, California$11.00
Chandon, Sparkling, Garden Spritz$11.00
Sea Glass, Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara$9.00
Pine Ridge, Chenin Blanc Viognier$10.00
Foris, Moscato, Rogue Valley, O.R.$9.00
Decoy, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County$10.00
Giesen, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$9.00
Bogle, Chardonnay, California$9.00
Kendall Jackson, Chardonnay, Estate$10.00
Rombauer, Chardonnay, Napa Valley$17.00
Red
Sea Sun, Pinot Noir, California$10.00
J. Lohr, Pinot Noir, Falcons Perch$11.00
Benton - Lane, Pinot Noir, Willamette$13.00
Robert Hall, Paso Red Blend$12.00
Avalon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi$9.00
Juggernaut, Cabernet Sauvignon, C.A.$11.00
Pine Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa$17.00
Gascon, Malbec, Argentina$9.00
Frog's Leap, Red Zinfandel, Napa Valley$12.00
Raymond, Merlot, Estate, Napa Valley$12.00
What 3,125 people are saying
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- 4.5Value
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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
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
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 3125 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(859) 269-54171074 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
Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:45 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 $65 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