The Lexington

About Restaurant: The Lexington is more than a restaurant, it’s an institution. Located on the corner of Lexington Parkway and Grand Avenue, this St. Paul community was the most fashionable at the turn of the 19th century. The St. Paul elite lived just blocks away and the first electric trolley brought visitors up and down Grand Avenue. The Lexington opened in 1935, after the end of prohibition, and was a popular neighborhood bar to gather and socialize. Previously operating as a speakeasy, the expansive wood panels were perfect for hiding a little booze and one can only imagine the shenanigans going on beyond the hidden staircase behind the coat check. For decades following, The Lex, as it’s called by locals and enthusiasts alike, was the place to be seen; business dealings, cocktail hours, and milestone celebrations were a regular occurrence for St. Paul socialites.

Positive Review Count: 2817 Reviews

Price Range: $31 to $50

Restaurant Type: American

Keywords: Good for special occasions, Neighborhood gem, Great for creative cocktails

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Details: 4.7Food , 4.8Service , 4.8Ambience , 4.3Value

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Dining style: Casual Elegant

Price: $31 to $50

Cuisines: American

Hours of operation: Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm

Phone number: (651) 289-4990

Website: http://www.thelexmn.com/

Payment options: AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Dress code: Business Casual

Executive chef: Jeremy Baron

Private party facilities: The Lexington features private dining for all of your special occasions. The Lex can accommodate small groups and up to 100 people for private dining events. Please contact Minda@thelexmn.com for more information.

Private party contact: Minda Sherman: (651) 319-3559

Location: 1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Neighborhood: Saint Paul

Parking details: Wed-Sun parking is available in the lot behind the restaurant.
Self-parking is also available we- sun in the lot behind the Uptowner diner for $7 starting at 3pm.
Wed-Sun parking is available after 5 pm in St. Paul Eye Clinic lot.
Do not park in GoodThings parking lot.

Additional: Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine