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Blue Heron Steakhouse, Lexington, KY

Blue Heron Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
2187 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
185 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY 40508

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Billy Oakley
  • Neighborhood
    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 2,187 people are saying

Blue Heron Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Central Kentucky

    Steakhouse

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Heron Steakhouse in Lexington is celebrated for "fantastic food and service," offering "fabulous steaks" and a cozy, inviting atmosphere enhanced by a charming fireplace. Diners rave about the "amazing" crab cakes and attentive service from standout servers like "Carlo" and "Wes." A "true Kentucky gem" for memorable dining experiences.

2,187 Reviews
  1. Tracy

    Louisville14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic steaks that are far superior to all the high end steakhouses in Lexington. Lambchops were out of this world! Ambiance is warm, cozy and inviting. Service is very attentive and welcoming. Always a fantastic experience every time we go to Blue Heron!

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  2. Pete VIP

    Louisville31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and wait service were very good, but we had to wait a very long time for our entrees - at least 30 minutes. We were seated at 6:30 - had cocktails, one appetizer and entrees - no salad course, and finished at 8:20. We enjoy leisurely meals at fine restaurants, but the time between courses was way too long.

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  3. dave

    Louisville27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always! One of the best restaurants in Lexington

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  4. stephen VIP

    Louisville17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the server was amazing. Look forward to coming back.

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  5. Lorne VIP

    Louisville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. Favorite place in Lexington for a great meal.

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  6. Leo

    Louisville9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I love The Blue Heron. The customer service is impeccable. We are always greeted with a warm smile! The food is delicious and prepared with passion.

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  7. Neil VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We eat here every time we are in Lexington because the ambience and neighborhood is great. The building and bar are also very good. The food is usually good but tonight my dinner of lamb powerhouse steaks, potatoes, and beans were just too salty and the lamb cuts had too much grizzle, although they were well cooked. Walk if you can because parking is tough.

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  8. Joe VIP

    Louisville44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal and service were very good Was disappointed when I used my credit card to pay to see a service charge for using my card. Not many people carry that much cash on them This is the first time to experience this in Lexington at a restaurant. Not sure if I will go back anytime soon because of this Prices are high enough

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  9. Nathan

    Cincinnati1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went here for our Anniversary dinner. Service was not as good as on the weekend. We were not greeted at the door, however we greeted inside the main restaurant. Our server was pleasant, but our sides were all over cooked. Our overall experience was just fair 🙁

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  10. Henry

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All OK, exceptionally good service, good recommendations for supper and wine. Dining with old friend I hadn't seen in a while, lots to catch up on, and waitress left us to it, did not push us into ordering or reordering. Food very good, Blue Heron becoming a go-to place for me.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Blue Heron Steakhouse

185 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY 40508

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Second Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary 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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