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    Millstone

    4.7 (27 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Drew G.

    This is a new restaurant in the old building where Dudley's used to be years ago. The food was good. We started with the brussels sprouts and they were delicious. We also had the warm pimento cheese appetizer, which was great and we really loved the potato chips, but the bread was not very good. Apparently, the chef's favorite dish is the Mushroom Agnolotti and I had that with the Shrimp. My friend got the short ribs. We both liked our meals, but they weren't outstanding. I would come back here again, but it's not a stand out.

    Fried chicken sandwich!
    Maria R.

    Great food and service! I ordered a salad and also the fried chicken sandwich they were great!

    Hot rolls with salt
    Karen B.

    Our first time to this restaurant, we loved it. The bar is beautiful, bartender was experienced and helpful, even gave us tips on where to go during our visit. We split the ribeye, plenty for two and loved the Hot rolls with salt! Sides were delicious too. Beautiful porch outside, Highly recommend.

    Deviled Eggs
    Jacob G.

    Service is top tier, lovely atmosphere, food looks beautiful. The only possible complaint is items not being salty enough, particularly the crispy chicken sandwich batter, and the au jus for the prime rib sandwich.

    Michelle L.

    The ambience and food is excellent. Great addition to the Lexington food scene. My husband got the ribeye and I got the chicken and gnocchi. We ate every bite and would definitely comeback to try something else. Service was great and the ambience was very nice. Highly recommend trying for yourself

    Salmon
    Brad M.

    Food was amazing. Delicious. Great service. Wonderful ambiance. Southern meets sophisticated. Will be back!

    Faith C.

    Wanted to checkout this new spot with a group of friends to celebrate three birthdays. There was a total of 8 of us. Restaurant is tucked away in the historic Dudley Square. Love the building already and walking into Millstone was exciting. I love feeling like I'm in a new city and that's the way I felt. Gorgeous decor and wonderful use of the space. Be aware of their operating hours and our reservation process was smooth. We had a wonderful server, Roo and a trainee Kat. All staff we encountered were very welcoming and attentive. We ordered several tasty appetizers for the table: Brussel sprouts, pimento cheese dip (good, but way too much oil), fries (way better than over cooked fries that came with burger orders), country ham board. Cocktails were potent and delicious. Server also brought out the bourbon used in my Old Fashioned, she also shared the story behind the spirit. Everyone was mostly pleased with their entrees. I ordered Shrimp & Grits. Grits were cheesy and creamy. Sauce was too tomato based for my likely, shrimp were flavorful but on the smaller side for the $36 price point. A good variety of desserts! Apple tart and brown butter cheesecake were my faves. Overall, this is a wonderful addition to the Lexington food scene! I cannot wait to return for a romantic date night (low lighting is perfect for that). I also want to sit at the beautiful bar!! Highly recommend!!

    Chicken and gnocchi
    Ray L.

    The staff and the decor of the restaurant itself was really bice, but the food was overwhelmingly disappointing. Our server, Mary Grace, was very friendly, polite, and helped with whatever we needed. We got the black Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Mill 75, and tried both draft beers at the restaurant for drinks. Cocktails were tasty, but only having two draft beers seemed very limiting. We started with the Millstone rolls because they looked great online, but after trying them, I found that they were no different than the free rolls at Texas Roadhouse, aside from the fact that you would actually have to pay $10 for 5 pieces of bread here. For the entrees, we got the chicken and gnocchi, the salmon, and a couple of us got the ribeye. My biggest issue was how 3 of us ordered medium rare ribeyes, but the cook on the steaks varied from medium to nearly blue (see in photos). Unfortunately, the family member who got the rare/blue steak did not want the cause any issues for staff. Because of this, we never got to see how the staff would handle the situation, however I imagine they would have been very kind and helpful given the prior polite interactions. The steak was also cut in the kitchen prior to being given to us, which makes it more disappointing that the cook on the steaks varied so much. Aside from this, the flavor of the steak was average at best. That being said, I wouldn't order the ribeye again given our experience for the price of $62. The total bill with tip for a table of 5 was nearly $400 with drinks and an appetizer, which is much more than what I would pay again given the taste of the food. Overall, I wouldn't be hard pressed to return to Millstone based on the above experience.

    Crabcakes with fried green tomatoes and remoulade with a schoolhouse old-fashioned in the background

    This was from the February 2026 menu. I can't begin to stay enough nice things about Millstone. From the ambiance, the staff, the chef, and of course the food; going and experiencing what they have to offer ranks among the top places in Lexington. With no shortage of well crafted, elegant, and new restaurants out there in Lexington right now; Millstone excels at elevating the familiar to level that Lexington has been waiting patiently to see. Even a solo visit can feel extraordinary at Millstone. On my visit, Amy M was absolutely amazing, her attention to details and perspectives allowed me to fully enjoy the experience from beginning to end. Before getting to the food, I must admit that the space is truly special. To have such a welcoming and warm environment in a historic location with an addition that feels just as natural as the rest of the building is truly grand. This alone helps you feel so at ease in the space right from the beginning. With my meal, I enjoyed both their schoolhouse old fashioned with house-made bitters and their black manhattan. Both are expertly crafted with care and attention to detail. If bourbon is not your thing, there's a plethora of other cocktails, wines, some beers, and even nonalcoholic options which is also a refreshing change that I welcome all restaurants to embrace. As for my meal, first off you will not be disappointed by any of the portions, everything that I had and saw coming out of the kitchen will leave no one who comes to Millstone hungry. Additionally, the menu is both simple and expansive. There's an offering for just about any appetite. For my starter, I was actually stuck on what starter to get because all of the items sound so good!!! I ended up selecting the crab cakes with fried green tomatoes and let me tell you, they are absolutely delicious. The batter on the tomatoes was perfect, the crab delectable, and the remoulade was very well balanced and provided the right about of heat to the dish. For my main, I had the braised short rib. In full transparency this is one of the pricier entree's but it is absolutely worth it! The short rib is done so well it melts in your mouth! The potatoes are creamy and expertly seasoned to pair so well with braising jus, the honey brussel sprouts, and root vegetables. This dish is a tender love letter that you want to keep reading and enjoying time and time again. Halfway through my meal Chef Tyler even came through the dining room to meet with patrons and talk to them!! As it was earlier in the evening, I was so appreciative to see him interacting with the patrons and when he stopped by it was so nice to speak with him and pay compliments to him, Amy, and everything they're doing at Millstone. To end my visit, I enjoyed the brown butter mascarpone cheesecake. Brown butter is already such a wonderful treat, but to have it with a cheesecake was top notch!!! This was truly a wonderful visit and I can't wait to go back and enjoy another offering from Millstone

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    Morgan C.

    Easily one of the best new restaurants Lexington has seen in many years. The space is inviting and beautiful, with bold accents and eclectic decor. I dined with a group of friends, and everyone raved about nearly every dish. The Crispy Brussels Sprouts appetizer (topped with house-made bacon, hot honey, blue cheese, and crispy onions) gives Bella Cafe a run for their money, and IYKYK - theirs are phenomenal! I didn't get a picture of them, if that tells you anything; they were savored but devoured. The Warm Beet Salad (paired with goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, and roasted fennel) was simple and divine - each flavor shined. The Crab Cake Sliders were well-portioned and tasty. I chose to upgrade my side to the Dill Slaw, which was a refreshing complement to everything else I'd consumed. Favorites from around the table included the Braised Short Rib, Crispy Chicken (sandwich), Roasted Shallot Mashed Potatoes, and Pimento Corn Muffins (small but mighty). A couple people enjoyed Lychee Martinis while a couple of us were curious enough to try the "Truth or Dare" mocktail, a creative invitation to choose three words describing a flavor profile, from which the bartender will craft a custom drink! I chose "sweet, spicy, indulgent" and my drink was next level - truly. Better than a cocktail. I later quizzed the bartender (Will) and was told it contained (among other things) lime juice, Demerara syrup, and house-made spicy bitters. Our server Jo was engaging, friendly, thorough, and a lot of fun. I can't say enough good things about Millstone!

    Pimento cheese

    The service was great from the hostess to the servers and food was absolutely delicious! Our server, Sandy, was so helpful and her recommendations were spot on. Our group tried the rolls, crab cakes, and pimento cheese appetizers and they were fantastic. Everyone's food was prepared as requested and was amazing. The cheesecake was so good. I would highly recommend.

    Chicken and gnocchi

    Wonderful atmosphere! Chicken and gnocchi was absolutely fantastic! It was full of flavor and chicken was very tender it fell right off the bone. Short rib could use some improvement, it was a bit dry for my liking. We also got the crab cakes and fried green tomatoes, they were AMAZING (I'm normally not a fan of crab cakes and I loved them). Overall wonderful atmosphere and great service, will definitely be going back!

    Braised Short rib, burger in back and Kate Arnold Pinot Noir

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    Incredibly friendly service, unbeatable atmosphere, even better food. Loved it. We dined in April and loved the open-air environment.

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