Brunch at Merrick Inn Restaurant
A Lexington tradition featuring classic brunch favorites served in an elegant, welcoming setting.
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THE STARTING GATE
Merrick’s Brown Sugar Candied Bacon | 12
Four pieces of thick-cut pecan wood-smoked bacon, prepared in our unique rub that gives it a deliciously sweet taste and subtle kick.
Sweet Treat Beignets | 13
Four lightly fried beignets, topped with cinnamon powder sugar. Served with salted caramel and chocolate sauce for dipping.
Grouper Fingers | 16
A house favorite with our famous mustard sauce.
Fried Banana Peppers | 16
Crispy fried, a Lexington tradition.
Served with cocktail sauce.
Light Fare
THE JOCKEY'S PLATE
Avocado Toast | 16
Merrick Inn’s house made avocado mash,
spread over fresh sourdough, topped with a red
pepper puree and two sunny side up eggs. Served
with Merrick’s fresh arugula salad.
Chia Seed Pudding | 14
Served with fresh berries, cashew butter
granola, and our fresh pastry of the day.
Salads
THE TURF CLUB
Lemon Basil Garden Salad | 14
Mixed greens, toasted almonds, dried blueberries, bitter sweet red onion, feta cheese, and Chef’s lemon basil vinaigrette.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp | 9
Green Goddess Salad | 14
A true classic...crisp iceberg and romaine, applewood bacon, egg and flat bread croutons.
Classics
KENTUCKY BRUNCH
The Lansdowne Breakfast | 18
Two eggs prepared to your liking, choice of applewood smoked bacon, pork sausage links, or chicken sausage. Served with a toasted English muffin, and red skin breakfast potatoes.
Filet and Eggs | 34
Two eggs prepared to your liking, served with two prime 4 oz medallions, red skin breakfast potatoes, and Chef's steak sauce.
Chicken & Waffles | 20
Merrick’s boneless fried chicken breast, served on top of a crispy Belgium waffle. Drizzled with Chef’s smoked chili pure maple syrup and topped with our house made whipped cream and fresh berries.
Shrimp and Grits | 20
Pan roasted tiger shrimp, smoked chicken sausage, over Merrick’s cheese grits with Chef’s tomato creole sauce. Served with a piece of salted rye.
Huevos Rancheros | 18
A pair of crisp tostadas topped with our avocado mash, authentic Tinga chicken, two eggs served sunny side up, zesty chipotle cream, corn salsa, cotija cheese, and finished with a garnish of fragrant cilantro.
Southern Biscuits and Gravy | 15
Classic sausage gravy served over two fresh biscuits.
Add two eggs and breakfast potatoes | 8
Farm Fresh
MERRICK BENEDICTS
Classic Benedict | 20
Two poached eggs atop two toasted English muffin halves, with thick sliced country ham steaks, topped with our house made hollandaise, and fresh herbs. Served with your choice of Merrick’s fresh arugula salad or red skin breakfast potatoes.
Filet Benedict | 28
Two poached eggs atop two toasted English muffin halves, with 4 oz of prime hand cut filet, topped with our house made hollandaise, and fresh herbs. Served with your choice of Merrick’s fresh arugula salad or red skin breakfast potatoes.
Crab Cake Benedict | 26
Two poached eggs atop two toasted English muffin halves, with two of Merrick’s crab cake medallions, topped with our house made creole hollandaise. Served with your choice of Merrick’s fresh arugula salad or red skin breakfast potatoes.
Frittata Favorites
THE MORNING LINE
The Fresh Frittata | 17
An Italian omelet made with freshly sliced turkey, spinach, and feta. Topped with Merrick’s fresh arugula salad. Served with a toasted English muffin.
The West Lex | 17
An Italian omelet, with a western twist, made with diced bacon, sausage, country ham, roasted onions, and cheddar cheese. Served with red skin breakfast potatoes and a toasted English muffin.
Sandwiches
SADDLE UP
Club Classic | 17
Thick-cut pecan wood smoked bacon, freshly sliced turkey, juicy tomatoes, avocado, crisp spring mix, and mayo, nestled between slices of grilled sourdough bread. Served with house made kitchen chips.
Merrick Burger | 19
Two 4 oz fresh ground beef patties, smashed and topped with cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and our signature burger sauce. Served with house made kitchen chips.
Add a fried egg | 2
Chicken Cordon Bleu | 19
Boneless chicken breast, lightly seasoned and fried to perfection, topped with country ham, Swiss cheese and served on a toasted bun. Served with house made kitchen chips.
Monte Cristo | 18
Grilled ham and turkey, melted Swiss, Dijonaise, on two pieces of French toast. Served with Merrick’s fresh arugula salad.
Southern Specialties
MERRICK MAINS
Southern Fried Chicken | 29
White or dark, half a bird, we hand bread every piece with love, we’re famous for it!
(Additional charge for all breasts.)
Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin | 32
A house favorite. Sautéed tenderloin, Maker’s Mark apple chutney and chipotle butter. Served with Merrick’s fresh arugula salad.
From the Griddle
SUPERFECTA SWEETS
Thick Cut French Toast | 17
Thick cut brioche French toast, topped with cinnamon powder sugar, fresh berries, and house made bourbon cream. Served with pure maple syrup.
Belgian Waffle | 13
Our light and airy waffle with a side of warm berry compote and cinnamon powdered sugar.
Run for the Sides
One egg | 3
Kitchen chips | 5
English muffin, biscuit, or toast | 5
Arugula salad | 5
Fresh pastry of the day | 5
French fries | 5
Red skin breakfast potatoes | 5
Pecan wood bacon | 6
Pork sausage | 6
Side of gravy | 6
Mixed fresh fruit | 5
Beverages
Premium fresh ground coffee/decaf | Fresh squeezed orange juice| Grapefruit juice | V-8 | Tomato juice | Cranberry juice | Flavored hot tea| Milk | Chocolate milk | Sweet tea / Unsweet tea
Espresso | 5 Double espresso | 8 Latte | 7 Cappuccino | 7
Coke | Diet Coke | Sprite | Lemonade | Coke Zero | Mr. Pibb
Fresh Juice Mocktails
Spiced Cranberry Mule | 8
Cranberry juice, house made spiced simple syrup. fresh lime juice,
and topped with ginger beer.
Strawberry Lemonade | 8
House made strawberry syrup. fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup
all shaken and served over ice.
Blueberry Lavender Sour | 8
Fresh lemon juice, blueberry puree, lavender simple syrup.
and water all shaken over ice.
Sparkling Strawberry Basil Bliss | 8
Fresh strawberries, basil leaves, simple syrup. fresh lemon juice
and topped with sparkling water.
Coconut lime Fizz | 8
Coconut water, fresh lime juice, vanilla simple syrup.
topped with soda water.
Citrus & Spice | 8
Fresh orange juice, lime juice, pineapple juice, house made
cinnamon syrup all topped with soda water.
Brunch Cocktails
Coffee Old Fashioned | 14
Four Roses Small batch, cold brew, demerara simple syrup. coffee bitters and orange bitters.
Spiked Ice Mocha | 14
Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, cold brew concentrate, chocolate syrup and whole milk, topped with whipped cream.
Cranberry Apple Sangria | 14
House Pinot Noir, Moscato, Triple Sec, demerara simple, oranges, apples, cinnamon sticks, and an orange slice.
Blueberry Lavender Gin Sour | 14
Roots of Ruin Gin, lemon juice, blueberry puree, lavender syrup, and Fee Foam shaken over ice.
Apple Spritz | 14
Apple cider, St. George Spiced Pear liqueur, LaMarca Prosecco, club soda, and fresh lemon juice built over ice.
Agave Smash | 14
Hornitos Tequila, fresh blackberries, fresh mint, lime juice, and agave smashed and shaken over ice.
Espresso Martini | 16
Vodka, Kahlua, espresso concentrate, simple syrup, and coffee beans.
Merrick’s Bloody Mary | 13
Chef’s Bloody Mary mix, vodka, and our signature garnish.
Merrick’s Elderflower Mimosa | 12
Classic mimosa with a Merrick twist.
Mimosa Flight | 24
Merrick’s Elderflower, Peach, Strawberry, and Blueberry.