Lexington Fine Dining & Sunday Brunch | Merrick Inn Restaurant

Dining at Merrick Inn Restaurant

Classic Kentucky favorites and signature dishes served in the heart of Lexington, KY.

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Appetizers

Grouper Fingers | 16

A house favorite, served with our famous mustard sauce.

Fried Banana Peppers | 16

Crispy fried, a Lexington tradition, served with cocktail sauce.

Maker's Mark Shrimp | 16

Bacon-wrapped shrimp, Maker’s BBQ sauce, & three-cheese grits.

Merrick’s Calamari | 19

Asian slaw, banana pepper rings, and sesame ginger vinaigrette.

Artichoke & Rock Shrimp Dip | 16

Rich parmesan cheese, house-made spinach chips.

Maryland Crab Cakes | 22

Two lump crab cakes with a mustard aioli drizzle.

Sweet and Spicy Ribs | 22

Tender ribs tossed in sriracha bourbon BBQ sauce, topped with fresh peppers.

Lobster, Shrimp & Crab Nachos | 22

Goat cheese, smoked cheddar and fontina cheeses, grilled corn salsa, served over tortilla chips with chipotle sour cream.

Fried Green Tomatoes | 16

Country ham salad and a southern peach glaze drizzle.

Shrimp Cocktail | 22

Jumbo shrimp with classic cocktail sauce.

Salads

Top your salad with grilled or fried boneless chicken breast (10), shrimp (10), or fresh salmon (14.)

House Salad | 10

Iceberg, romaine, & spring mix with tomatoes, cucumber, sliced red onion, & croutons.

Green Goddess Salad | 14

A true classic. Crisp iceberg and romaine, applewood bacon, egg, and house-made flatbread croutons.

Iceberg Wedge | 16

Blue cheese crumbles, applewood bacon, and diced tomatoes topped with our famous blue cheese dressing.

Lemon Basil Garden Salad | 14

Mixed greens, toasted almonds, dried blueberries, bitter sweet red onions, feta cheese crumbles, & Chef's lemon basil vinaigrette.

Entrees

All entrées and steaks include a choice of two: southern green beans, Merrick’s corn pudding, heirloom carrots, stewed tomatoes, baked potato, crispy fries, or roasted asparagus. Substitute a house salad for an additional (5).

Walleye Pike | 33

8 to 10 oz. crispy fried or lightly seasoned and broiled, with house-made tartar sauce.

Fresh Canadian Salmon | 36

Delicately broiled with dill hollandaise drizzle.

Alaskan Halibut | 46

Pistachio crusted with citrus beurre blanc.

Southern Fried Chicken | 29

White, dark, or mixed, half a bird, we hand bread every piece with love. We’re famous for it. (Additional charge for all breasts.)

Mediterranean Chicken | 29

Grilled tender breast with grilled squash, red onion, and fresh bruschetta, finished with a balsamic drizzle. (Substitute grilled portobello 22.)

Lamb Chops | 52

2-6 oz. lamb chops locally sourced from Freedom Run Farm, grilled with a crispy polenta cake & mint julep gastrique.

Berkshire French Bone Pork Chop | 36

12 oz. center-cut rib chop topped with hickory bacon, red onion, and cranberry compote with a hint of Woodford Reserve.

Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin | 37

A house favorite, sautéed tenderloin with Maker’s Mark apple chutney and maple chipotle butter.

Merrick’s Kentucky Hot Brown | 29

Fresh turkey and country ham on toast points, under a blanket of mornay sauce with tomato slices, bacon, and parmesan cheese.

Merrick Burger | 19

Two 4 oz. fresh ground beef patties smashed and topped with cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, house-made pickles, and our signature burger sauce.

Steaks

U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks

Filet Mignon | 62

8 oz. barrel-cut, finished with chef’s herb butter and topped with toasted onions.

New York Strip | 65

14 oz. Center cut, finished with chef's herb butter.

Ribeye | 64

14 oz. finished with chef’s herb butter. Served with Marsala cremini mushrooms.

Pasta

Accompanied with choice of house or wedge salad.

Italian Pasta | 29

Parmigiano Reggiano-breaded chicken breast with fresh spinach, bruschetta, & our famous chardonnay sauce, tossed with fettuccine. (Substitute grilled portobello 22 or fresh grilled salmon 34.)

Chicken Parmesan | 29

Parmigiano Reggiano-breaded chicken breast, topped with mozzarella, & house-made pomodoro sauce. Served over fettuccine with house-made garlic bread.

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially ifyou have certain medical conditions.

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