Merrick Inn Restaurant Menu
Welcome to the Merrick Inn Restaurant, a hidden gem located at 1074 Merrick Dr, Lexington, KY. This quaint establishment is renowned for its exceptional Southern comfort food, creating an upscale dining experience that resonates with locals and visitors alike.
Patrons rave about staple dishes like the chicken and waffles, heralded for its perfectly fried chicken, and the shrimp and grits, consistently described as some of the best around. For those seeking a delightful brunch, options like French toast and expertly crafted omelettes shine under the attentive service.
The inviting outdoor patio and vibrant bar add to the charm, making it an ideal spot for enjoying a mimosa or a refreshing peach sangria. Overall, Merrick Inn is a perfect choice for memorable meals—bringing together great company, delicious food, and a warm atmosphere.
Brunch - Merrick Benedict's
Classic Benedict
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. *Due to travel, egg temps can not not be guaranteed.
Filet Benedict
Two poached eggs atop two toasted English muffin halves, with 4 oz of 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. *Due to travel, egg temps can not not be guaranteed.
Crab Cake Benedict
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. *Due to travel, egg temps can not not be guaranteed.
Thick Cut French Toast
Three pieces of thick cut brioche French toast, topped with cinnamon powder sugar, fresh berries, and house-made bourbon cream. Served with pure maple syrup.
Belgian Waffle
Our light and airy waffle with a side of warm berry compote and cinnamon powdered sugar.
Brunch - Superfecta Sweets
Brunch - The Starting Gate
Sweet Treat Beignets
Four lightly fried beignets, topped with cinnamon powder sugar. Served with salted caramel and chocolate sauce for dipping.
Fried Banana Peppers
Crispy fried, a Lexington tradition. Served with cocktail sauce.
Merrick's Brown Sugar Candied Bacon
Four pieces of thick-cut pecan wood-smoked bacon, prepared in our unique rub that gives it a deliciously sweet taste and subtle kick.
Grouper Fingers
A house favorite with our famous mustard sauce.
The Fresh Frittata
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
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.
Brunch - The Morning Line
Brunch - Saddle Up
Merrick Burger
8 oz fresh ground beef, hand patted daily, with cheese. Served with house-made kitchen chips. Add a fried egg for an additional charge.
Club Classic
Thick-cut pecan wood smoked bacon, freshly sliced turkey, juicy tomatoes, avocado, crisp spring mix, and mayo, nestled between slices of grilled 16 bricks sourdough bread. Served with house-made kitchen chips.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
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
Grilled ham and turkey, melted Swiss, dijonaise, on 2 pieces of French toast. Served with Merrick's fresh arugula salad.
Southern Biscuits And Gravy
Classic sausage gravy served over two fresh biscuits. Add two eggs and breakfast potatoes for an additional charge.
The Lansdowne Breakfast
Two eggs, choice of applewood smoked bacon, pork sausage links, or chicken sausage. Served with a toasted English muffin, and red skin breakfast potatoes. *Due to travel, egg temps can not not be guaranteed.
Chicken & Waffles
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.
Huevos Rancheros
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.
Filet And Eggs
Two eggs, served with two 4 oz medallions, red skin breakfast potatoes, and chef's steak sauce. *Due to travel, egg temps can not not be guaranteed.
Shrimp And Grits
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.
Brunch - Kentucky Brunch
Brunch - Beverages
Hot Decaf
Hot Coffee
House Salad
Iceberg, romaine and spring mix with tomatoes, cucumber, sliced red onion, and croutons.
Iceberg Wedge
Bleu cheese crumbles & applewood bacon topped with our famous bleu cheese dressing.
Lemon Basil Garden Salad
Mixed greens, toasted almonds, dried blueberries, bitter sweet red onions, feta cheese crumbles, and chef's lemon basil vinaigrette.
Green Goddess Salad
A true classic crisp iceberg and romaine, applewood bacon, egg, and flat bread croutons.
Salads
Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes
Country ham cream cheese salad, southern peach glaze drizzle.
Maryland Crab Cakes
Garlic crumb dusted served over arugula with feta crumble, smoked paprika, and mustard sauce drizzle.
Merrick's Calamari
Asian slaw, banana pepper rings, and sesame ginger vinaigrette.
Lobster, Shrimp & Crab Nachos
Goat cheese, smoked Cheddar and fontina cheeses, grilled corn salsa, served over tortilla chips with chipotle sour cream.
Artichoke & Rock Shrimp Dip
Rich Parmesan cheese, Lavosh flatbread and pita chips.
Maker's Mark Shrimp
Bacon wrapped shrimp, Maker's BBQ sauce, and three cheese grits.
Fried Banana Peppers
Crispy fried, a Lexington tradition, served with cocktail sauce.
Trick's Beer Cheese
Wisconsin Cheddar, smoked jalapenos, country boy brew, ritz crackers, and pretzels.
Grouper Fingers
A house favorite, served with our famous mustard sauce.
Beef Tenderloin Skewers
Two beef tenderloin skewers over homemade cheese grits, topped with a port reduction, bearnaise, and toasted onions.
Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin
A house favorite. Sauteed tenderloin, Maker's Mark apple chutney and chipotle butter. Served with Merrick's fresh arugula salad.
Mediterranean Chicken
"Cooking light" grilled tender chicken breast with grilled squash, red onion, fresh bruschetta, and balsamic drizzle. Served with Merrick's fresh arugula salad.
Brunch - Merrick Mains
Desserts
Strawberry Shortcake
Topped with strawberries and fresh whipped cream.
Creme Brulee
Served with fresh berries and whipped cream.
New York Cheese Cake
Made with a graham cracker crust and your choice of salted caramel or chocolate drizzle.
Merrick Inn's Bread Pudding
A house favorite!!!
Pound Cake A La Mode
Served warm with house made chocolate and salted caramel sauce.
Apple Crisp
Served with salted caramel sauce
Triple Layered Carrot Cake
Topped with toasted walnuts.
Peanut Butter Pie
Served with fresh whipped cream.
Lemon Basil Garden Salad
Mixed greens, toasted almonds, dried blueberries, bitter sweet red onion, feta cheese, and chef's lemon basil vinaigrette. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Green Goddess Salad
A true classic. Crisp iceberg and romaine, applewood bacon, egg and flat bread croutons.
Brunch - The Turf Club
Brunch - Run for the Sides
French Fries
Side Of Gravy
Fresh Pastry Of The Day
Merrick's Bacon
Arugula Salad
Red Skin Breakfast Potatoes
Chicken Sausage
Kitchen Chips
English Muffin, Biscuit, Or Toast
One Egg
Pork Sausage
Avocado Toast
Merrick inn's house-made avocado mash, spread over 16 brick's fresh sourdough, topped with a red pepper puree and two sunny side up eggs. Served with Merrick's fresh arugula salad. *Due to travel, egg temps can not not be guaranteed.
Brunch - The Jockey's Plate
Entrees
Angus Ribeye 14 Oz
Aged and cut in house, Marsala cremini mushrooms.
Center Cut Pork Chop 10 Oz
Heavenly marbled and selected for the Merrick, hickory bacon, red onion and cranberry compote with a hint of Woodford reserve.
New York Strip 16 Oz
A Merrick Inn favorite, chef's herb butter, aged angus cut in house.
Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin
A house favorite, sauteed tenderloin, Maker's Mark apple chutney and maple chipotle butter.
Italian Pasta
Parmesan breaded chicken breast, grilled portobello or fresh grilled salmon, fresh spinach, bruschetta and our famous chardonnay sauce, tossed with fettuccini pasta.
Mediterranean Chicken
"Cooking light" grilled tender breast or grilled portabello with grilled squash, red onion and fresh bruschetta, balsamic drizzle.
Fresh Canadian Salmon
Delicately broiled with dill hollandaise drizzle.
Merrick's Kentucky Hot Brown
Fresh turkey and country ham on toast points, under a blanket of chef Patrick's mornay sauce, tomato slices, bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Southern Fried Chicken
White or dark, half a bird, we hand bread every piece with love, we're famous for it!
Merrick Burger 8 Oz
Fresh ground beef, hand patted daily with cheese and a side.
Walleye Pike
8 to 10 oz. crispy fried or lightly seasoned and broiled, with house-made tartar sauce.
Lamb Chops
2-6 oz. lamb chops locally sourced from freedom run farm, grilled with a crispy polenta cake and mint julep gastrique.
Filet Mignon 8 Oz
Cut in house daily, tender as a mother's love, topped with toasted onions.