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Blue Heron Steakhouse, Lexington, KY

Blue Heron Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
2057 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 254-2491
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Billy Oakley
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,057 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Central Kentucky

    Steakhouse

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Heron Steakhouse offers a "fantastic menu" with perfectly prepared dishes, such as the "best fried chicken in Lexington" and "amazing crab cakes." Guests praise the "stellar staff" for their attentive service and delight in the charming atmosphere. It's a top choice for celebrations and special occasions in Lexington.

2,057 Reviews
  1. melissa

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, as always. Service was prompt and personal. Food was wonderful… the shrimp and grits was delish!! The main dining room is my favorite in Lexington.

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  2. alicia

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grabbed dinner before a show at Rupp Arena. Had the ribeye. It was delicious.

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  3. Billl

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best in Lexington — food is awesome and the service is excellent — a must when in Lexington

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  4. Emily

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always great food and service was top notch

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  5. SarahC

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is my 3rd time at Blue Herron. It was a good meal, but the tables are too close when there are large parties. They are so loud we couldn’t hear each other across the table.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best experience. My salmon was perfect and my birthday was made extra special with a slice of cheesecake. They even included a candle! Love this place!

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  7. Kathy

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite special occasion restaurants in Lexington. It never disappoints. We got the 40oz porterhouse for two and it was cooked perfectly. We even got a free dessert since it was our anniversary. The service is outstanding. Highly recommend!

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  8. Travis

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and amazing service! Party behind us was getting a little loud arguing about politics but that’s no fault of the restaurant. Couldn’t recommend enough.

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  9. Scot

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, amazing atmosphere would definitely try this out

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  10. Valerie

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was probably the best steak I have ever eaten. My spouse agreed. The service (Daryl) was perfect, timely, friendly, helpful, and unobtrusive. We'll be back for other special occasions.

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Blue Heron Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 2057 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Blue Heron Steakhouse

185 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY 40508

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Second Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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