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Merrick Inn Restaurant

Name: Merrick Inn Restaurant
Address: 1074 Merrick Drive, Lexington, KY, 40502, US
Telephone: +18592695417
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

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Romantic spot serving fried chicken & other Southern fare in a manor house with a big covered patio.
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Merrick Inn Restaurant, in Lexington, KY, is the area's leading restaurant serving Lexington and surrounding areas for over 40 years. We specialize in Southern fare, fresh seasoned vegetables, homemade bread and offer a huge bourbon bar assortment. To satisfy your next craving, stop by Merrick Inn Restaurant in Lexington today!

10/29/2026

Thanksgiving Is Four Weeks Away!

Let our kitchen handle it. Merrick's Thanksgiving To-Go dinners for 4, 8 or 12 come with roasted turkey breast, all the sides, rolls and your choice of a pumpkin or apple pie, starting at $134.99!

Order by Sunday, November 22 at 5 PM.

Order Here: https://www.themerrickinn.com/thanksgivingtogo

10/28/2026

Wednesday at Merrick means fried chicken!

Tonight, enjoy two pieces of our famous Southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and pan gravy, plus your choice of two classic sides.

Lexington named it Best Chicken in Best of Lexington 2026, and we're not about to argue.

It's been a Merrick tradition for years, and it's still one of the best ways we know to get through the middle of the week

10/27/2026

The Breeders' Cup World Championships arrive at Keeneland this Friday and Saturday, and Lexington is ready.

If dinner at Merrick is part of your weekend plans, we'd love to have you. Reservations are open for Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.

Celebrate a winning day, toast the horse you should have bet on, or just enjoy a good dinner while the whole town has racing on its mind.

10/26/2026

Fall at Merrick Inn is here for a limited time, and our seasonal cocktails are worth making a reservation for.

Inspired by the flavors of the season and crafted with the care that defines the Merrick Inn experience, these fall favorites are the perfect complement to an evening in the Bluegrass.

Don't miss your chance to enjoy them before the season passes.

10/23/2026

As the excitement of the Breeders’ Cup arrives at Keeneland on October 30 and 31, there is no better way to round out a day at the races than with an evening at Merrick Inn.

Join us for the timeless hospitality, classic Kentucky charm, and familiar favorites that have made Merrick Inn a Lexington tradition. On Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy our slow-roasted prime rib, a signature favorite perfect for the occasion.

With Breeders’ Cup Weekend just around the corner, we encourage you to make your dinner reservations in advance. We look forward to welcoming you.

10/22/2026

Thanksgiving is five weeks away, and Merrick Inn is ready to help.

Bring home a scratch-made Thanksgiving dinner with roasted turkey breast and gravy and all the classic sides, from mashed potatoes and stuffing to corn pudding and sweet potatoes. Every dinner comes with dinner rolls, fresh cranberry sauce and an apple or pumpkin pie.

Dinners for 4 start at $134.99. Hosting a bigger crowd? We have dinners for 8 and 12 too.

Order by Sunday, November 22 at 5 PM. Pick up Wednesday, November 25 between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Place Your Order Here: https://www.themerrickinn.com/thanksgivingtogo

10/22/2026

The final week of racing at Keeneland calls for an evening at Merrick Inn.

After a day at the races, continue the tradition with dinner, a seasonal fall cocktail, and an evening on our patio surrounded by the beauty of autumn in Kentucky.

10/21/2026

Make your weekend a little more memorable with brunch at Merrick Inn. From our historic horse farm setting to the timeless Southern hospitality that defines the Merrick experience, it is the perfect place to gather with family and friends over a leisurely meal.

Join us Friday through Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM and make a little room in your weekend for a Lexington tradition.

10/20/2026

There is something unmistakable about golden hour in the Bluegrass in October. The autumn light across the horse farms, the excitement of race season, and the timeless charm of Lexington make this time of year truly special.

This October is even more memorable as Keeneland prepares to host the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, bringing the world of thoroughbred racing to our own backyard.

Make Merrick Inn part of your fall racing tradition. Join us for an evening of Southern hospitality, timeless favorites, and the charm that has made Merrick Inn a Lexington tradition for generations.

Reservations for October 30–31 are filling quickly. Plan your visit now and reserve your table before the weekend is fully booked.

Book Now: https://tinyurl.com/breederscupreservations

10/19/2026

This Thanksgiving, let Merrick Inn take care of dinner.

Our scratch-made Thanksgiving To-Go brings home roasted turkey breast and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, corn pudding, green beans, fresh cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and your choice of apple or pumpkin pie.

Dinner for 4: $134.99
Dinner for 8: $249.99
Dinner for 12: $349.99 (with two pies)

Add extra sides, a pecan pie, our famous bread pudding or a whole pumpkin cheesecake à la carte.

Order by Sunday, November 22 at 5 PM.
Pick up Wednesday, November 25 between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Order now: https://www.themerrickinn.com/thanksgivingtogo

Address

1074 Merrick Drive
Lexington, KY
40502

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 10pm
Tuesday	4pm - 10pm
Wednesday	4pm - 10pm
Thursday	4pm - 10pm
Friday	10am - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 11pm
Sunday	10am - 10pm

Telephone

+18592695417

Website

http://www.themerrickinn.com/

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