Bluegrass Bistro

Name: Bluegrass Bistro
Address: 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, United States, 40511
Telephone: (859) 231-5100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

242 Reviews

$30 and under

Grill

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Bluegrass Bistro is our brand-new restaurant that opened on 5/22/20 under new management. Menu features local farm to table entrées, specialty cocktails, Private Reserve Bourbon menu.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 30, 2023

8:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Grill, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 231-5100
Website
http://www.griffingatemarriott.com/dining
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Erik Fowler
Private party facilities
We can accommodate tables of up to ten people. Please call us at 859-231-5100 to arrange your large party.
Private party contact
Lee Hendrickson: (859) 231-5100

Location
1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
Neighbourhood
Lexington
Cross Street
Pin Oak Drive
Parking Details
Ample parking available. Enter through the main lobby of The Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel and follow signs to Bluegrass Bistro.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Breakfast BrownUS$14.00
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Omelets

Omelets come with choice of breakfast potatoes or fruit

KY-Style WesternUS$13.00
onions, peppers, country ham, kenny's cheddar
VeggieUS$13.00
summer squash, heirloom tomato, goat cheese, garden herbs
FrittataUS$14.00
egg whites, spinach, mushroom, tomato, avocado
Griffin'sUS$14.00
sweet corn succotash, farmer's cheese, crispy country ham

A La Carte

Two Eggs Your WayUS$6.00
Breakfast MeatUS$5.00
bacon, country ham, sausage or chicken sausage
Crispy New PotatoesUS$5.00
Bagel/ToastUS$4.00
Creamy Weisenberger GritsUS$5.00
Biscuits and Sausage GravyUS$8.00

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

242 Reviews

DG
DebraG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Salads were delicious! We plan to eat here again the next time we visit Lexington.
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PatrickL
Miami - Dade
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The wedge was less than a wedge to say the least. The shrimp cocktail had a chewy I’ve been frozen forever texture. They forgot my ribeye completely took Ana additional 30 minutes to get it. The steaks were decent and the salmon was good. Overall our family of 4 spent 300 dollars at this place and I feel like applebees is better. We had blue sushi the night before way better value and spent the same amount of money. As a Marriott ambassador status I’m extremely disappointed in this restaurant.
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ScottM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The staff were very responsive and helped make our Mother's Day dinner wonderful. the atmosphere was great as well and the food was very good.
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SUSANR
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our Ladies Lunch Out group met there on a Saturday .The five of us each ordered something different off menu, four of us loved what we got. One person thought hers was just ok.Server messed up one drink request, but was good otherwise . Ambience was perfect for us - quiet - easy to talk without disturbing anyone else.
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DeniseB
Hawaii
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
The food was good but the service was ehhh- the waitress was good but the hostess and the person who brought the food out barely said a word and looked like they wanted to be anywhere else but there
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service. Good date night spot. Bistro is inside the hotel, all staff very polite.
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ALEC
Cleveland
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in all respects. Was very impressed by the servers and the service. One can see that the staff is very well trained. Food was great and drinks were excellent
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ErnestoM
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a romantic quiet place. Perfect for couples 🥰
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kermit was great!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Convenient dinner before our event there at Griffin Gate. Staff was especially attentive and quickly took care of any issues that we had.
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Craig
Cincinnati
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Table cloths were dirty. Food was good but overpriced.
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SUZANNET
Las Vegas
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The restaurant was very good, not excellent. Food was light warm. Good atmosphere.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience4
I’m not kidding when I say the food was not even edible it was so bad. I imagine it is the food they serve in prison. This meal made school lunches growing up look like a 5-star meal. We couldn’t even finish and we left. Service was good and environment was nice but it doesn’t even come close to making up for how awful the food was.
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denpro
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Even though the restaurant was near empty.,the Service was very slow. Employees standing around talking to each other. The food was terrible ! Not fresh but probably frozen , and uninspired prepared. We asked for bread “ charged 4.50 “ unlike anything one would expect at a Marriott Hotel! We had dined there last year and nothing had changed , possibly worse ! Mr Bil Marriott You should be ashamed of this restaurant and employees , it’s your reputation that will suffer!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Darlene has been our waitress for 10 years. She is a lovely lady and an excellent waitress! We go to Bluegrass each year 4-5 times just to dine with her. Every year the equestrians live to dine there excellent staff and cuisine
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience1
The waitress was lovely but the food was really bad. Steak and potatoes came cold, over cooked salmon. Not eating here again.
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lisaj
Tallahassee
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience1
Our server Collin was very good. The food was good as well. Ambiance, however, is terrible. If you want people to come in and pay 50/60 for an entrée, the people sitting next to you shouldn’t be in swim wear. There should be an area for nicer dining. Tablecloths, dress code, etc. and a casual area for others wanting a casual dinner.
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LindaD
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The Trivia Game going on was a little annoying. Food and service was great, though.
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VG83
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Food was ok. Lacked seasoning and taste. Good service.
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RobG
Cleveland
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
A little pricey for what was available. Service was good
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Mother’s Day
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MichaelP
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
For the amount of money we paid, this was totally unacceptable. We had plastic cups, small variety of food, the food was bland. Lacked flavor and love!! I was very upset with what I saw and tasted. I will never come back to this establishment! If only I could get my money and TIME back!
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JimC
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Only 3 items that needed to be improved on..for the price of the meal, cheap plastic cups for drinks cheapened the experience, food was hit or miss being warm and no breads offered, getting soft drink refills was cumbersome especially with only having small plastic cups. Other beverages were self serve.
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ElsieE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was very nice. We are hoping there is one for Father’s Day to treat the men in our lives as well.
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DelJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very convenient for hotel guests. Darlene, who has been with the Marriott for 40 years, continues to give outstanding service to all who dine in the main dining area. Cannot wait to return.
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Maverick
Orlando
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
We enjoyed our Valentine's dinner and the service was outstanding.
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seriously
Tallahassee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
I took my wife out to dinner Saturday night at the Bistro and it was by far and not even close to the worst dinning experience we've ever had in the Lexington area. The menu is very limited. The Valentines special menu was extremely limited. We ended up getting sandwiches for dinner. I had the beef brisket sandwich. The beef was well over done to the point of almost unedible. The service was another matter. Our waitress was EXTREMELY slow. Even getting our check to leave took a really long time. I'm normally a pretty good tipper...I couldn't justify anything over 10% and I NEVER do that. We will NEVER be back! And I'm warning all of my friends.
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LidiaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
It’s inside the hotel. This threw me off and we almost didn’t go inside. The food was amazing and the manager super helpful! Glad I accidentally found this place definitely a hidden gem!
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JaneF
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service was great. Mansion was decorated for Christmas beautifully!
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SuzanneH
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was a wonderful brunch buffet. I hope the owners will do this again and for other holidays. I have missed not having the Mansion as a go to upscale dining experience. Thank you to the staff and owners for making the Christmas season more enjoyable. I cannot wait to take my whole family next year. Please have this event again. Santa made a big hit. Merry Christmas
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ByronK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding, great food, great drinks pleasant atmosphere, we will be returning!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very good venue that has just reopen! I look forward to more events there in the future!
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CathyC
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great spot close to the KY horse park. Recommend for live music on weekends.
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Happy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the bacon wrapped chicken and avocado fries for appetizer and both were awesome. Our waitress was great as well.
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DavidM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience4
Food was good. A little pricey. Broccoli was terrible.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Had the 9:15 reservation. They really rushed us.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience3
Would be better to go later in the evening. As we were leaving a guy was setting up to sing & play acoustic. They do not have anything on draft. The chicken had a very rough texture. Couldn’t chew half of it. The pulled pork macaroni & cheese was amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2020
overall2food2service3ambience1
Terrible. Everything we got was terrible. I left a long review on Yelp and don’t feel like typing it all out once more. Long story short, everything we ordered was super bland. My boyfriend and I got the ribs and they were something you’d get from Applebee’s. I kid you not, it came with a side of jalapeño cornbread and I legit stuck my fork in it and hammered it against the tin plate they gave us. THAT THING DIDNT EVEN CRUMBLE. I took a video of it and posted it on my Instagram. I never thought I’d ever see cornbread that doubled as a gavel. Alcohol drinks were bad and over priced. For both of our meals it was $80.00. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY.
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LarryM
Naples
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great!
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SHAWNAH
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Stephanie was wonderful! So personable. We reserved outside seating but staff watched the weather radar and moved us indoors ahead of the rain. The live musician was very good. The one thing I did not care for was the amount of mint on the strawberry shortcake. It left a bitter taste. The steaks were perfect.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bluegrass Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 231-5100.

Bluegrass Bistro is rated 3.9 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 30, 2023

8:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Pin Oak Drive
Neighbourhood
Lexington
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Grill, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Ample parking available. Enter through the main lobby of The Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel and follow signs to Bluegrass Bistro.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Erik Fowler
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.griffingatemarriott.com/dining
Phone number
(859) 231-5100
Private party facilities
We can accommodate tables of up to ten people. Please call us at 859-231-5100 to arrange your large party.
Private party contact
Lee Hendrickson: (859) 231-5100

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Bluegrass Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

79 Louisville Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Healthy Side

Overnight OatsUS$7.00

Steel-Cut Oatmeal BrûléeUS$8.00

Yogurt ParfaitUS$8.00

Fresh Fruit BowlUS$6.00

Pressed Sandwiches

Bacon, Egg & CheeseUS$11.00

The ChorizoUS$12.00

Avocado ToastUS$13.00

Mains

Griffin Gate BreakfastUS$15.00

Pancake StackUS$13.00

KY Country Ham SteakUS$16.00

The Breakfast BrownUS$14.00

Omelets

KY-Style WesternUS$13.00

VeggieUS$13.00

FrittataUS$14.00

Griffin'sUS$14.00

A La Carte

Two Eggs Your WayUS$6.00

Breakfast MeatUS$5.00

Crispy New PotatoesUS$5.00

Bagel/ToastUS$4.00

Creamy Weisenberger GritsUS$5.00

Biscuits and Sausage GravyUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Bluegrass Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bluegrass Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Bluegrass Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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