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Lockbox at 21c Hotel, Lexington, KY

Lockbox at 21c Hotel

4.5
4.5
1258 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Located in Lexington’s 21c Museum Hotel, Lockbox showcases a commitment to sourcing local, high-quality ingredients. Lockbox uses thoughtful yet simple preparations and cooking techniques in a contemporary brasserie setting. Designed by Deborah Berke Partners, the Lockbox space highlights historic features like original marble floors, decorative plaster details, large arched windows and even a historic safe deposit vault that is used for private dining.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 899-6860
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Holden
  • Catering
    Lockbox provides catering and beverage service for events at 21c Lexington. The culinary team uses thoughtful yet simple preparations to showcase local, high-quality ingredients. Custom menus are available and a dedicated Event Team will ensure every detail of your event is perfect.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Upper St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available and valet costs $8.
  • Entertainment
    Adjacent to Lockbox is 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. With over 7000 square feet of exhibition space, 21c Museum hosts dynamic group and solo exhibitions featuring emerging artists alongside acclaimed international artists.The Museum is free and open to the public, 24/7.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Contemporary American

  • Lexington

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lockbox at 21c Hotel offers a unique dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious, creative dishes" using regional ingredients. Guests love the "amazing" pork belly and "perfect" brunch options. While some note slow service, the restaurant consistently impresses with its relaxing atmosphere and "wonderful" art displays.

1,258 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food! Crafty drinks! Cool art! Good ambience!
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded today
    Hello Rebecca! Thank you for your kind words and the 4 stars! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, drinks, and ambiance at Lockbox. We strive to create a unique and enjoyable environment for our guests, and we're glad you saw it reflected in your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon to earn that extra star! Best regards, Lockbox Team

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  2. Michelle

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ambiance of this restaurant is very unique and inviting. Although the food that we ordered was delicious and beautifully presented, I wish they had a few more options for people. There aren't very many options for sides and it gets a little confusing as to what is available. You can tell that the chef it's a lot of careful thought into the dishes.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded today
    Hi Michelle! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance of Lockbox and found our food beautifully presented. We appreciate your feedback about the confusion with the side options and will certainly take it into consideration. We have a carefully thought out and curated menu which allows us to maintain seasonality and bring our guests the freshest of ingredients available. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful dining experience. Best regards, Lockbox Team

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  3. Mike

    Houston

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and high quality food. The burger is huge and very tasty. The scallops were full of flavor and very good.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded today
    Hi Mike! Thanks for visiting us,! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service excellent. It's always uplifting to read that guests found our food to be tasty and full of flavor. We always aim to provide great food and service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again. Best regards, Lockbox Team

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  4. charles

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adam, our waiter, was outstanding. He recommended every dish we ordered. Everything we ordered was outstanding. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded today
    Hello Charles! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, the 5-stars and the recommendation! I'm so glad to read that Adam was stellar in his time taking care of you and your guests. We put a lot of thought and coordination into our menus, food & beverage, to deliver an 'above expectations' experience. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage

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  5. shaggard@twc.com

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Parisian gnocchi very much! The sweet corn mafaldy was very good too. Thanks
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded today
    Hello shaggard! Thank you for taking the time to leave your review about your Lockbox experience! The parisian gnocchi was a hit in the summer time so we thought we'd revamp it for the autumn season. So glad you got to try it and loved it! We hope to see you again soon. Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage, Lockbox

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  6. Rupa

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and attention to detail was on the mark. Staff were thoroughly professional and yet very friendly.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on November 14, 2024
    Hello Rupa! Thank you for the 5 stars and the recommendation! We appreciate you taking time out of your day to share your experience with us. I will be sure to share this review with the associated staff from your evening of dining, it really does brighten their days to hear about their efforts being recognized and appreciated by our guests. We hope to have another opportunity to provide you with another excellent experience in the future. Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage, Lockbox

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  7. Ricardo

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing! Everything we ordered had its unique flavors, and the service was excellent!
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on November 14, 2024
    Hello Ricardo! We really appreciate the 5 stars! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience with us. We love being able to share great reviews with our team and reward them accordingly. Hope to see you again in the near future! Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage, Lockbox

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  8. ryan

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. We really enjoyed the meal. And cocktails
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on November 14, 2024
    Hey Ryan! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating and share your experience. I will be sure to show this review to our team and reward those involved with your service. We hope to have another opportunity to provide you with a fantastic Lockbox experience in the future. Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage, Lockbox

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  9. Christopher

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great place to sit in the bar and have a burger they only drawback is you have to go up to the bartender and order?
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on November 14, 2024
    Hi Christopher! Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience feedback with us. I have followed up with our bar team to ensure that your experience is not replicated for other guests in regards to the need to approach the bartender, and not vice versa, to order. We hope to see you around again soon! Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage, Lockbox

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  10. Chris

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Deeply mediocre food, and very expensive. Got a bowl of “blistered” shishito peppers as an app. They were raw. Asked about it, and they brought out a “proper” bowl. Still more raw than cooked. And the quantity was so off. 4 people could not have finished all those peppers. The $19 burger with its pickles and Russian dressing is trying to be an upscale Big Mac. Well you hit it. Tasted just like a Big Mac, for $19. It came with fries. Greasy, soggy fries. McDonald’s gets that better. My wife enjoyed the half chicken. But she could only eat half of it because, who can eat half a chicken? Instead of $34 for a half chicken, maybe less chicken for less money? Servers were great. Nice atmosphere. Menu needs a rethink.
    Lockbox at 21c HotelResponded on November 14, 2024
    Hello Chris, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience at Lockbox. While I am deeply disappointed to read about said experience, this review will be used as a learning tool and coaching opportunity for our staff. This is not a typical experience of our diners and if you will give us another chance to make it up, I will ensure that your experience next time around will be worth the trip. Brian Walters Director of Food & Beverage, Lockbox

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FAQs

Lockbox at 21c Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 899-6860.

Lockbox at 21c Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 1258 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lockbox at 21c Hotel

167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Upper St.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available and valet costs $8.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Holden
  • Entertainment
    Adjacent to Lockbox is 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. With over 7000 square feet of exhibition space, 21c Museum hosts dynamic group and solo exhibitions featuring emerging artists alongside acclaimed international artists.The Museum is free and open to the public, 24/7.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (859) 899-6860
  • Catering
    Lockbox provides catering and beverage service for events at 21c Lexington. The culinary team uses thoughtful yet simple preparations to showcase local, high-quality ingredients. Custom menus are available and a dedicated Event Team will ensure every detail of your event is perfect.
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