Lockbox

Was staying at the 21c hotel, grabbed lunch here since I was too lazy to go anywhere else. The restaurant was so empty for Saturday lunch, I was 1 out of 2 tables during noon - 1:30PM. Service was great. Ordered chicken schnitzel and a side of fresh fruit. The chicken schnitzel was really good when they first brought it out, so hot, crispy and juicy. But I decided to the salad that came with the chicken plate first and by the time I returned to the chicken the texture was so rubbery, so surprising it changed that much.

The cocktails were delicious. Service was friendly, but slow and disjointed. They had the best french fries any of us had every experienced...texture was incredible. All our meat was overcooked and plates came out at different times. The ambiance was lovely. So I would go back but not for meat or speedy service.

If you're ever in Lexington, there's a really special restaurant that is located in the art museum hotel that is somewhat tucked away from all the other bars and busy areas in town. This is where you find Lockbox - special in and of itself because of the modern art pieces that are so beautifully decorating the space, but the food is so amazing and also really well done. I had a really hard time choosing from the menu which looked to have so many farm to table and fresh ingredients so I opted for the French onion soup the roast pork, and the beet salad, highly recommended by the server. I thought all the portions were going to be more appetizer sized, but when I got them, I was incredibly pleased to see how large they were and for the price. For somebody coming from LA this could not beat! And since I was staying in the hotel, they also treated me to a special little shot of bourbon whiskey, which is a Lexington Kentucky specialty. This complemented my meal so nicely and in an environment that was so beautifully designed. I also heard that brunch can't beat. I will definitely check this place out every time I'm in town to be able to try more of their menu in the future.Service was top notch, you feel like you're visiting someone's home and feel so welcome!

The food here is great. Really enjoyed the crab bisque. Service is prompt. The space is open and the decor is interesting and eye catching.

Food: The food was great! For an appetizer we got the Shakshuka appetizer and it was delicious, every one of us cleaned our plates. For meals we got The Shrimp and Grits, it's a little bit of a heavier meal but it was delicious and earns the title of the best entree we ordered. We got the burger, frittata and the chicken sandwich as well; all were pretty good but not showstopping. Service: We were sat promptly but all the staff was not really conversational, not that that's a bad thing just something to note. Food came out a little bit slow as well but it was worth the wait. Ambiance: the ambiance was amazing, basically in an art museum, really cool vibe in the center of downtown and right across the street from the courthouse. Super fun! 8/10 experience and would definitely come again!

I have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised with the meal I had at Lockbox tonight. I was just in town for a day and did a little Yelp search and was intrigued by the menu recently shared online. The local lettuce was so fresh and tasty with grilled peaches, blackberries, burrata, and all kinds of other goodies. The Parisian Gnocchi was earthy, salty (in a good way), and ever delicately creamy. I also enjoyed the Barley & Bay cocktail was elegant and grown up. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

I had dinner at the Lockbox with a colleague when we were attending a conference. The food was delicious, and the portions were generous. We split a salad and split an entree, and it was enough for us. The service was very attentive and fast. It's a great setting with unique architectural features.

Staying in the 21C hotel, didn't have high hopes for the limited breakfast menu. But it was excellent. Smoked sausage was very tasty, appeared home made. The crispy (paprika?) breakfast potatoes, great. Side of sausage gravy also good. Great service from a young lady with the prettiest hair.

Food was fantastic, ambiance was amazing, and the service was awesome. Would 100% recommend!

I always cook Thanksgiving dinner but when I saw the incredible menu at Lockbox I made a reservation. I decided to give takeout a try (although I regret missing the beautiful atmosphere and perfect service). Top restaurants often provide "minimalist " offerings, but the Lockbox came through with an abundant cornucopia of delicious dishes. We ordered the brisket and turkey dinners. Plentiful appetizers, four sides and deserts accompanied the main courses. It was evident that great care was given to planning each harmonious aspect of the menu. Lockbox offers uniquely crafted items that are impressive yet accessible. A signature of Lockbox is the quality of the ingredients and the artistry used to design and prepare each dish. I'm so glad that I took the day off from cooking and I want to thank the very talented folks who worked hard to make that possible. My mother's vintage china was a perfect backdrop for this Thanksgiving feast. I am grateful that we have this amazing local treasure in Lexington.