Jean Farris Winery & Bistro

4.6

2199 Reviews

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

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Jean Farris is a small on-farm winery and restaurant founded in 2003 offering a unique unpretentious farm-to-table culinary experience in the beautiful Bluegrass countryside. We look forward to welcoming you to our home.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Winery, Southern
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 263-9463
Website
http://www.jeanfarris.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Justin Cooper
Private party contact
Jeanie O'Daniel: (859) 263-9463

Location
6825 Old Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40515
Neighborhood
Lexington
Parking details
As you enter the property, you drive through the front vineyards. All of the parking is close to the building in the private lot. Handicapped parking is offered with easy access to the front door. Overflow parking is available on the grass.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day 4-Course Prix-Fixe
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2023 only
First Oysters Rockefeller Savage Blonde Oysters, Benton's Bacon, Spinach, Pernod Cream, Tobacco Onions (GF) Or Mushroom Toast Local Oyster Mushrooms, Batard, Beurre Noisette, Fine Herbs (VGT) Second Lobster Bisque Paddlefish Caviar (GF) Or Grilled Radicchio Blue Cheese, Praline Pecans, Pickled Strawberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)(VGT) Third Prime Rib Crusted Filet Mignon Robuchon Potatoes, Haricot Vert, Horseradish Foam (GF) Or Halibut Forbidden “Sticky Rice”, Ginger Glazed Carrots, Smoked Coconut Cream, Charred Scallion (GF) Or Portobello “Steak” Goat Cheese Raviolo, Fennel, Hearts of Palm, Shallot Cream, Pecorino(VGT) Fourth Heart’s Desire Triple Creme Soft-Ripened Cow’s Milk Cheese, Tuxedo Dipped Strawberry, Champagne (GF)(VGT)
Valentine's Sunday Brunch Experience
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 12, 2023 only
Valentine’s Sunday brunch is ideal for sharing family love. Treat your family to an expression of your love at Jean Farris. Don’t worry about booking a babysitter, bring the littles with you to Sunday Brunch so they can enjoy the love spread by Cupid’s arrow. Make this Valentine's memorable for the whole family with a brunch they will never forget. First Lobster Bisque Or Grilled Radicchio Blue Cheese, Praline Pecans, Pickled Strawberries, Balsamic Vin(GF&VGT) Main Risotto Cake Benedict Poach Egg, Bacon, Sautéed Spinach, Hollandaise (GF) Farm Breakfast Pork Loin, Eggs, Biscuits, Gravy, Tots Dessert Heart's Desire Baked triple crème soft-ripened cow's cheese, tuxedo dipped strawberries(VGT) Bottomless Mimosas Included

What 2,199 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Great for fine wines
Central Kentucky
Great for scenic views
Lexington
Good for groups
Lexington
Healthy
Lexington
Great for fine wines
Lexington
Great for outdoor dining

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MeleeAndArch
Louisville
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jeanie had burgers as a choice last weekend when we went to Jean Farris Winery & Bistro. There were 3 very happy people that evening when we were there. The 4th was delighted with mushroom risotto. We had great cocktails - thank you, Rob and the food was wonderful- Thank you, Cooper. And as always the wine was divine. A great end to the weekend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience3
Not impressed at all. Weird atmosphere. Food was not great, while being overpriced. I won’t go back, likely. Wines were decent though.
LB
Lov2BOutside
Louisville
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Steak was outstanding with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. One of the best I had in a while.
MA
MeleeAndArch
Louisville
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
After a busy weekend it was great to dine at Jean Farris with our friends. It was very good - as always. It was nice to be able to watch the football game on the television in the bar. We had a nice quiet meal with good food, wine and company. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was by far one of the best dining experiences I have had to date. The food and wine was phenomenal, and served to high end perfection. We never lifted a finger to fill a glass. Our chef and the owner came to greet us and answer any questions we might have. They specifically asked about other allergens in our party, since with had someone with ciliac eating with us. How thoughtful. There were so many GF choices, too. The music was great and we had so much fun exploring the entire menu with our party of 7. We will be back again and again, but especially to try out the selection at the beautifully stocked bar. Thank you for a phenomenal experience!
LS
LisaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bartender was awesome, waitress was considerate and professional, wine and drinks were delicious as well as the food. The perfect stop for my friends who had not visited the winery. Next time we'd like to take the tour.
p
paulav
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service with good food and wine. Server was very personable a kind.
MA
MeleeAndArch
Louisville
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us had dinner at Jean Farris on January 15. The drinks and food were wonderful. Greatly appreciated were the beef bourguignon, the filet and the always delicious mushroom risotto. We will totally be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was incredible, we will definitely all be back for our next girls night!
RA
RickA
Louisville
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service at Jean Farris are always spectacular.
AM
AbbyM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great New Year’s Brunch!! Awesome start to our New Year.
O
Otodoc
Orange County
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience1
We have not been here in several years, but heard it was under new management and with a new chef. We decided to give it a try for New Year’s Eve, and that was a huge mistake. They were severely shorthanded, as at least three people called in and did not show up for work. It was obvious that they were working with a skeleton crew, but our waiter did his absolute best to try and make us feel welcome. The very limited menu and running out of dishes throughout the evening was frustrating. The meal took far longer than it should have. I felt badly for our waiter, but will not return to this restaurant.
s
steveg
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Food was cold, we’re out of the wine selected. Service was good
CD
CarolD
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
We love this restaurant. Incredible food and wine. But this visit was bizarre - owner was our server and she acted strange. She took our drink order and then came back asking if we want to order drinks. Same thing with our meal. She came to check on us way too frequently and touched me like we were friends. We could hear her screaming in the kitchen. Everyone else was great. The music went from Christmas to LOUD pop music and she was singing in the kitchen. We won’t ever forget this night out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful experience!!! I decided to treat my dad with a Christmas Eve dinner. The food was amazing , Compliments to the chef!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and fantastic food. Will return.
GG
GrasonG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went here for date night and it was FANTASTIC! I got the lamb and mushroom ravioli, which was delicious. The overall ambiance and aesthetic of the winery is super cute as well. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Found this restaurant on OpenTable for date night and it did not disappoint. It is a little outside of downtown on dark roads but easy to find. The food and drinks were great. She had Braised leg of lamb and I had Country fried duck.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our meal was excellent! Service was a bit slow at times (from the bar and kitchen). Had been years since we’d visited and will definitely return. Can’t wait to try some of the other dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience for Thanksgiving. Food was amazing and Bentley our server was so kind and sweet.
KD
KentuckyDame
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My neighbor and I wanted to do a worry free Thanksgiving and decided on a place where we had never been before. Lovely, laid back ambiance to please most anyone. The food was served in perfectly timed increments. Staff was very friendly and appropriate. Plentiful amounts of excellent fare and the best Kentucky Mule I’ve ever had! Jean Farris introduced herself to us and was an exceptional hostess. The wine alone is well worth the gorgeous drive !!
FW
FrancesW
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Thanksgiving
GS
GraemeS
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, wonderful food and wine. Will be there again on Christmas eve.
EC
ECMAlways
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty food, delightful service. We enjoyed our evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and drinks!
RO
RhondaO
Louisville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
To be fair, we were there just before closing on a Sunday night. The food was good. Good portions. Deserts were definitely a bit off. Friendly staff.
MA
MeleeAndArch
Louisville
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday night date night at Jean Farris. After a very windy Saturday, Sunday was beautiful. As usual, Rob made us some awesome peach jalapeño margaritas - our current favorite. One of us had a glass of Cab Sav with dinner and it was up to its usual very good standards. The filet was cooked to perfection, the mushroom risotto was amazing and the Swiss chard with apples was a nice addition. We will definitely be back and let our friends know to give Jean Farris a try.
LS
LivS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best steak I have ever had in Lexington. My family and I went for my birthday and the bartender and server were so wonderful. This is my new favorite restaurant!
S
Sissy
Charleston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good food and staff was very friendly and accommodating.
MM
MMPR
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First went here for a friends rehearsal dinner. After the experience I knew I had to bring my fiancee. Needless to say the second time around didn’t disappoint either. We both left Happy and completely satisfied with our little date night. Can’t wait to bring some of my family members next time!
P
Paul
Philadelphia
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were excellent….loved the smoked old fashioned s! The staff took care of everything super promptly and were extremely friendly. We will absolutely be back!
MA
MeleeAndArch
Louisville
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Sundays at Jean Farris. Our cocktails were as good as always and the wine we had with dinner was also very good. The filet entree and risotto entree were outstanding. Our dining partners said the French onion soup was the best they’d had in quite a long time. We will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our new go to spots for date night. Everything from the butchers board to the to the blackberry cobbler was superb. What was most memorable though was the playlist. Overall an amazing night! Definitely coming back ASAP
AB
AshleyB
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience5
Our server was inattentive and discombobulated. We waited close to an hour to order entrees. Members of our party went to the bar to order their own drinks since the waiter abandoned us for so long. We were told the wrong vegetables as the seasonal vegetables. The shrimp and grits served did not match the description in the menu. We’ve been here several times and had lovely service before so this was clearly an off night. Luckily the wine and food were delicious.
LS
LauraS
Louisville
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
With a large party we tried almost every entree with excellent feedback.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What can I say? Everything was phenomenal!
ME
MarkE
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was really great. We the heirloom beet salad, French onion soup and the charcuterie boar. The board was really good. Mixed drink was awesome. The wines were not for us.
n
neile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place for anniversary date. Worrh our 1.5 hr drive.

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Jean Farris Winery & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 2199 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Jean Farris Winery & Bistro

6825 Old Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40515

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lexington
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Winery, Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
As you enter the property, you drive through the front vineyards. All of the parking is close to the building in the private lot. Handicapped parking is offered with easy access to the front door. Overflow parking is available on the grass.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Justin Cooper
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jeanfarris.com/
Phone number
(859) 263-9463
Private party contact
Jeanie O'Daniel: (859) 263-9463

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Jean Farris Winery & Bistro

Make a reservation

Additional information

Featured in

79 Louisville Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Experiences

Valentine's Day 4-Course Prix-Fixe

Valentine's Sunday Brunch Experience

Menu

What 2,199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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