Fine Dining at The V At The Vine
Lexington’s New Standard in Fine Dining
The V at The Vine is where artistry, flavor, and hospitality meet.
Fine Dining at The V At The Vine
Lexington’s New Standard in Fine Dining
The V at The Vine is where artistry, flavor, and hospitality meet.
The V at The Vine
An Experience Beyond Dining
The V delivers an elegant fine dining experience, featuring exquisite seafood, premium steaks, and curated wine pairings. Every detail — food, service, and atmosphere — is curated to leave a lasting impression.
Open to the public, The V invites guests to linger, connect, and celebrate the moments that matter. Members enjoy priority reservations, ensuring early access to our most coveted dining times, but every guest is welcome to experience an evening where exceptional cuisine meets timeless ambiance.
Fresh, Seasonal, Inspired
Elevate Your Evening
At V at The Vine, extraordinary cuisine begins with extraordinary ingredients. Our menu features the freshest daily catches, complemented by local ingredients and flavors Kentucky diners know and love.
Lexington native and award-winning Chef Cole Arimes brings creativity, expertise, and community passion to every dish. Chef Cole ensures that each plate, every service moment, and the entire dining experience reflect his unwavering commitment to excellence and artistry.
Gift Cards
Give the Gift of Great Dining
Get ready for the holidays! We’re thrilled to announce that The V at The Vine gift cards are now available for purchase online! Treat friends, family, or even yourself to an exceptional dining experience. Plus, as a special holiday incentive, for every $100 in gift cards purchased, you will receive a bonus gift card of $20. Don’t wait, spread some holiday cheer and deliciousness today!
Events at The V
Looking for a venue for your next event? The V offers private events for both large and small parties. Enjoy our excellent food and breathtaking views at your next event!
Email us at reception@thevinelex.com or call us at (859)-795-8463 for more information
Menu
Small Plates
Truffle Frites
house made sauce
Whipped Ricotta Toast
fig & shallot marmalade, honey chili crisp, scallions
Arancini
seasonal chef’s choice
Compressed Thyme Potato
Old Bay aioli, creme fraîche, chive, caviar | GF
Shrimp Cocktail
cocktail sauce
Duck Confit Spring Roll
cabbage, napa, red onion, carrot, bibb lettuce, dipping sauce
Spicy Tuna*
avocado, crispy sushi rice, sweet soy reduction, green onion & microgreens
Buttered White Wine Mussels
lemon, herbs, house sourdough from the grill
Crab Cake
lemon aioli, baby arugula, tobiko
16
18
16
20
27
18
24
28
38
Raw Bar
Pepper Seared Yellowfin Tuna*
seaweed salad, seven pepper soy, scallion
Oysters on the Half Shell*
carrot arbol hot sauce, mignonette & lavash | GFO | half-dozen
Caviar*
classic accompaniments | GFO
26
MP
MP
Soup & Salad
add chicken $12, shrimp $12, or steak $16 to any salad
21
12
14
14
14
14
She Crab Soup
Break
Tomato Soup
creme fraîche, chive
Poached Pear
spring mix, spiced pumpkin seeds, roasted sweet potatoes, Manchego, french bistro vinaigrette
Shaved Brussel Sprout
Manchego, pomegranate seeds, crispy shallots, candied pecans, bacon sherry vinaigrette
Classic Caesar*
parmesan frico | GF
House Arugula
lemon juice & Stuartos lemon oil, Midnight Moon goat cheese | GF/Veg
Entrées
Spicy Rigatoni
spicy vodka sauce
+ chicken 12, + shrimp 12, + steak 16
Chicken Milanese
chicken pillard, vinaigrette, confit tomatoes, fresh parmesan, arugula, aged balsamic drizzle
Wild Mushroom Pasta
house pappardelle, mushroom dashi, loin’s mane, tomato, shallot, Midnight Moon goat cheese | Veg
Dry Aged Duck Breast*
blackberry gastrique, smoked parsnip puree, Cipollini onion, charred broccolini, carrot hay | GF
Seafood Scampi
herbaceous white wine, bay scallops, mussels, Midnight Moon goat cheese
Lamb Rack*
pea & mint pakora, harissa honey glazed carrots, lamb demi-glace | GF
Bristol Scallops*
braised red cabbage, country ham XO, crispy brussel leaves, green onion threads | GF
Wagyu Smashed Burger*
shredded romaine, candied bacon, Kenny’s white cheddar, house made burger sauce, brined cucumber
Chilean Sea Bass*
vermouth white beans, confit tomato, baby spinach, leek, onion, lemon oil | GF
Dover Sole
lemon caper butter, haricots vert almondine
Pork Chop*
Compart Farm chop, rapini, crispy new potatoes, pepper jelly, house rub
16 oz Prime Bone-in Strip*
crispy onion straws, herb compound butter
36 oz Tomahawk*
tallow, signature “The Vine” signature bone etching
26
35
28
54
54
65
61
28
65
74
42
78
195
The 859
daily chef’s selection with caviar, seasonal salad, premium seafood, 2 signature Tomahawk steaks
& seasonal sides
MP
Sides For Two
10
16
12
16
16
16
18
Frites
Harissa Honey Glazed Carrots
Creamed Spinach
Haricot Vert Almondine
Pommes Ava
Charred Broccolini
Ricotta & Potato Gnocchi |
Brown Butter & Midnight Moon Goat Cheese
Brunch
Caviar Bumps
Classic / chips + crème fraîche / soft scramble bump
Shrimp Cocktail
Classic with a horseradish cocktail sauce
Breakfast Risotto
Crispy risotto cake, bacon, poached egg, parmesan cream
Whipped Ricotta Toast
Fig and shallot jam, whipped ricotta, honey chili crisp, chili threads/green onion threads
Sourdough Lox
Smoked salmon, vegetable scallion cream cheese, cucumber, dill, edible flowers
Crab Cake Benedict
Crispy polenta, crab cakes, wilted spinach, poached egg & sauce charon
Steak & Eggs on Vine*
2 Eggs, crispy potatoes, Delmonico steak & toasted sourdough
Mulled Pear French Toast
Brioche, mulled white wine pears, whipped mascarpone
Breakfast Burrito
Poblano, onion, potato, egg, chorizo, house verde, side of fruit
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Triple stack, chantilly cream, fresh berries, bourbon buttermilk
Spanish Frittata
Potato, chorizo, manchego
Fried Chicken and Biscuit
Sweet potato biscuit, Gerber Farms chicken, hot honey
Steak Sandwich*
Slow roasted prime rib, shallot and fig jam, gruyere cheese, arugula, creamy horseradish
Wagyu Smashed Burger*
Shredded romaine, candied bacon, Kenny’s white cheddar, honey mayonnaise, brined cucumber *add egg your way 2.25
Steak Tostada*
Onion, potato straws, house verde
MKT
27
18
18
28
38
42
18
22
16
18
22
25
28
18
Sides
8
6
6
5
2
8
2 Eggs Your Way
Sausage Links
Bacon
Home Fries
Fruit Cup
Sweet Potato Biscuit with Honey Butter
Happy Hour
Tuesday – Thursday 4:30-6
Pricing only available at the bar
Menu Specials
Truffle Frites
House-Made Dipping Sauces | GF | 9
Spicy Tuna*
Avocado, Crispy Sushi Rice, Sweet Soy Reduction, Green Onion & Microgreens | GF | 12
Arancini
Seasonal Chef’s Choice | 10
Buttered White Wine Mussels
Lemon, Herbs, House Sourdough from the grill | 14
Crab Cake
Lemon Aioli, Arugula, Tobiko | 19
Shrimp Cocktail
6 Jumbo Shrimp | 15
Wagyu Smashed Burger*
Shredded Romaine, Candied Bacon, Kenny’s White Cheddar, Honey Mayonnaise, Brined Cucumber | 20
Duck Confit Spring Roll
Cabbage, Napa, Red Onion, Carrot, Bibb Lettuce, Dipping Sauce | 10
The Girl Dinner
Half Caesar Salad, Half Order of Frites | 15
*add protein upon request
Bar Specials
Wine by the Glass
Leviathan Cabernet Blend
California
7
Vietti Barbera Di’Asti
Piedmont, Italy
7
Earthquake Zinfandel
Lodi, California
7
Costamolino Vermentino
Sardinia, Italy
7
Ca’Bolani Pinot Grigio
Aquileia, Italy
7
Craft Cocktails
Cosmopolitan
Tito’s, Triple Sec, Lime & Cranberry
9
Manhattan
Four Roses, Sweet Vermouth,
Angostura, Bitters
9
Margarita
Suerte Blanco, Lime, Agave
9
Veg — Vegetarian | GF — Gluten Free | GFO — Gluten Free Optional
Tuesday: 4:30 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:30 – 9 p.m.
Thursday: 4:30 – 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 4:30 – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 4:30 – 9 p.m.
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m – 2 p.m.
