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Blue Heron Steakhouse, Lexington, KY

Blue Heron Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
2094 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails


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, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (859) 254-2491
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Billy Oakley
  • Area
    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 2,094 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Heron Steakhouse offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Guests love its "classic genuine steakhouse" ambiance, perfect for special occasions. The Porterhouse for Two and crab cakes are standout dishes. Service is often praised as "top-notch," making it a "must-visit in Lexington."

2,094 Reviews
  1. michael

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and Tom was probably a top 3 server I've had my entire life. The ambiance is fantastic. Will definitely be back.

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  2. Perla

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was delicious, the whole experience was amazing ❤️

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  3. Joe

    VIP

    Louisville

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the lamb tenderloin and the beef tenderloin. Both were amazing, cocktails were excellent. Blue Heron never disappoints.

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  4. Diedre

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was nice for a date. Service was great. Food was delicious.

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  5. John

    VIP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favorite places in Lexington, Kentucky 

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  6. Mike

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carlo, our server was amazing! First time visiting for us, but definitely won’t be our last! Ambiance, vibe and atmosphere was top notch! Glad we gave it a try.

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  7. Sam

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was AWESOME the food was great and fast service. The atmosphere is AMAZING. The fireplace is where it’s at

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  8. Deana

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family of 3 had the filet, the steakburger, and a crab cake with Caesar salad. Everything was delicious, cooked to perfection and the wine list is great.

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  9. Sonia

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dinner, roaring fire, excellent food and service. Can't wait to go back.

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  10. Jennie

    VIP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. One of my top 3 favorite places in Lexington for sure.

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Blue Heron Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 2094 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Blue Heron Steakhouse

185 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY 40508

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Second Street
  • Area
    Lexington
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Regional 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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