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Palmers Fresh Grill

4.5 (1986)
$30 and under
Seafood
161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY 40503

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Palmers Fresh Grill

4.5
$30 and under
Seafood
Lexington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
As the name implies, fresh is the focus at Palmers.

More than just fresh ingredients, Palmers is a fresh twist on what an enjoyable dining experience should provide. A fresh way to please your palate, featuring savory dishes and an evolving menu that spotlights many local ingredients. Palmers also offers weekly specials truly capturing the essence of seasonal flavors.

With a casually sophisticated ambiance, complemented with knowledgeable and friendly service staff, Palmers provides one of Lexington's favorite dining experiences. Enjoy lakeside seating and live music on the spacious patio during warm weather months.

Looking for another reason to raise your glass? With over 100 Bourbons and whiskeys to choose from, paired with our award-winning wine, and cocktail list you are sure to find a lively libation!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We look forward to catering your next parties off site dining needs, call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Call for more details.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Nicholasville Road
  • Parking details
    Lexington Green Mall or The Embassy Suites.
  • Public transit
    We are at the corner of Nicholasville Road and New Circle.
  • Entertainment
    Lakeside Patio Bar, Live Music (weather permitting), adjacent to Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington Green Mall is a high energy mall featuring such stores as White House Black Market, Chico's, Charming Charlie's, Ann Taylor Loft ,Joseph-Beth Books.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Palmers Fresh Grill.

4.5

4.5
(1986)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lexington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lexington

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palmers Fresh Grill offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, drinks, and service." Guests enjoy the "amazing food" and appreciate the "beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the lake." The menu features standout dishes like crab cakes and gnocchi. While some mention noise levels and service inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its "fantastic" atmosphere and "very good" cuisine.
1,986 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best steak that I think I've ever had it was so good!

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  2. Sherri

    Louisville26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food - great value! We will certainly be back!

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  3. Danielle

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and our server was very attentive. We had the calamari, shrimp and grits and the steak and fries. Everything was perfect!

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  4. Karen

    Louisville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The ahi tuna dinner was not good. Mashed potatoes with wasabi all through them were terrible and the ‘shaved brussel sprouts’ looked like wet lettuce. The wedge salad was drowning in dressing, was not an actual ‘wedge’ but a few leaves from outside the iceberg head, covered with balsamic glaze & shredded fried onions. It was not appealing at all. My friend’s batter-fried was was very good. Service was adequate. First time I’ve been disappointed with a meal at Palmers.
    Palmers Fresh GrillResponded on October 21, 2026
    We’re sorry your ahi tuna dinner did not meet expectations. Thank you for describing the mashed potatoes with wasabi, the shaved Brussels sprouts, and the over-dressed wedge salad — those specifics help. We are glad your friend enjoyed the batter-fried dish and that service was adequate. We hope you will consider giving Palmers another try.

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  5. Dawn Gold

    Columbus8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed in the quality of our food. We have dined there in the past but this was not the quality we had before. We won’t be back.

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  6. Megan Gold

    Louisville5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow to start but another server took over our table and things went well from there.

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  7. Mary Kaye

    Western NC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best wedge salad ever! Always greeted and well-attended.

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  8. Tamara

    Louisville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ribeye and filets were not good, tough and chewy. The cod filets were too salty.

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  9. Eric Gold

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside, great weather and great atmosphere! Food was outstanding!

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  10. Jeff

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Very good selection on the menu and service was great.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We look forward to catering your next parties off site dining needs, call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Call for more details.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Nicholasville Road
  • Parking details
    Lexington Green Mall or The Embassy Suites.
  • Public transit
    We are at the corner of Nicholasville Road and New Circle.
  • Entertainment
    Lakeside Patio Bar, Live Music (weather permitting), adjacent to Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington Green Mall is a high energy mall featuring such stores as White House Black Market, Chico's, Charming Charlie's, Ann Taylor Loft ,Joseph-Beth Books.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday (lunch/brunch) is a popular choice, one guest noted they didn’t need a reservation for a 12:30 p.m. Sunday lunch, and several reviews praise the brunch and patio experience.

Yes, Palmers Fresh Grill is well suited to a special evening: guests report celebrating anniversaries, enjoying a bottle of wine, live music on the patio, and even dessert presented with a celebratory candle.

Portions at Palmers Fresh Grill are frequently described as generous, guests report large main-course servings, with entrees big enough to split or leave leftovers.

Palmers Fresh Grill tends to be busiest during event-packed evenings (for example, Keeneland and other busy nights), while early dinners and Sunday lunches can be noticeably quieter, 5pm was called a "sweet spot" with few people.

Casual Dress is the guide, light, comfortable clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Palmers Fresh Grill offers a casually sophisticated, casual‑elegant dining room with lakeside views and a lively patio (live music in warm months); note that it can be quite loud on busy nights.

Yes, Palmers Fresh Grill has spacious lakeside patio seating (with live music in warm months) and guests frequently praise the outdoor dining overlooking the pond with ducks and swans.

Yes, guests report that Palmers will accommodate dietary needs and other special requests: staff have happily handled customizations, a gluten-free menu is offered, and a manager described options to make meals safe when contacted.

Palmers Fresh Grill is at its calmest around 5:00 pm for dinner, guests call 5pm a “sweet spot”, and in warm months the lakeside patio with live music makes evenings especially pleasant.

Yes, Palmers welcomes families: guests report dining with toddlers and multi‑generational groups (one party ranged ages 4 to 93), and families frequently enjoy the patio and accommodating service.

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Palmers Fresh Grill

4.5
$30 and under
Seafood
Lexington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
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