Palmer’s Fresh Grill
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
chipotle aioli
$15.90
SPICY SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
(half dozen) traditional accompaniments
$17.90
Palmers Corn & Clam Chowder
ROASTED RED PEPPER AND SMOKED GOUDA BISQUE
$5.90
Palmers House Salad
mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, olive, parmesan, house dressing
$10.90
Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, crispy capers, parmesan croutons
$11.90
Salmon Oscar
ALASKAN COD SLIDERS (3)
$15.90
West 6th IPA batter, Hawaiian rolls, poblano tartar sauce, bistro fries, smoked ketchup
French Quarter Fettuccine
blackened chicken, mushrooms, scallions, cajun parmesan cream sauce
$20.90
Lexington Pasta Gnocchi
locally made pasta, basil pesto cream, sun-dried tomatoes
$18.90
Aged Ribeye 14Oz
PALMERS MINI BURGERS (3)
$16.90
smoked gouda, crispy onions, chipotle aioli, Hawaiian rolls, bistro fries, smoked ketchup
Camarena Margarita
Blueberi Lemon Drop
$11
Stoli Blueberi Vodka, house-made sour, fresh blueberry.
Palmer’s Punch
$11
RumHavenCoconu Rum, Appleton Estate Rum, passion fruit, strawberry, white cranberry.
Kir Royal
PALMER’S OLD FASHIONED
$13
Vanilla bean infused maker’s mark, regan’s orange bitters, fresh citrus twist, Limestone ice
Sparkling & Dessert
Glass | Bottle
$11 | 45
La Marca, Prosecco , Italy (187ML)
Maschio Prosecco Rose, Italy
$10
Mirabelle Brut Rose, Napa Valley, California
White Wine
Glass | Bottle
$8 | $30
Mezzacorona, Moscato, Puglia, Italy
J Lohr Estates “Bay Mist” Riesling, Monterey, California
$10 | $38
Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Valdadige, Veneto, Italy
King Estate, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon
$13 | $50
Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio, Trentino, Italy
$8 | $30
Jordan Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California
Kendall Jackson, Chardonnay, “Vintner’s Reserve”, California
$10 | $38
William Hill, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California
$13 | $52
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, “Russian River Ranches”, Sonoma Coast, California
Red Wine
Glass | Bottle
$10 | $38
Carmel Road Pinot Noir , Monterey, California
Meiomi Pinot Noir , Russian River Valley, California
$12 | $46
Cambria, Pinot Noir, “Benchbreak”, Santa Maria Valley, California
Edna Valley Merlot, California
$9 | $34
Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa Valley, California
Fish Strips
salted caramel ice cream
$7.90
Double Stacked Ghiradelli Chocolate Brownie Cake
vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate whip cream
$7.90
Creme Brulee (Flavor changes seasonally)
Menu as captured Sep 4, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 113 venues in Lexington, KY and could score 26 of them. Positions are counted against those 26.
v1.7.4 2.3/100 = sourcing 1.9/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 3 distinct [class=certification-word x1.00, class=greenwash-tell x0.00, class=wild-capture x0.60], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.5/18.
sourcing
sushi grade
Attribute“sushi grade scallops, applewood smoked bacon, oriental glaze CABO STREET”
on the menu · source ↗
DIVER SCALLOPS
Attribute“iceberg, buttermilk ranch, danish blue cheese, grape tomato, maple-glazed pork belly, crispy onion, balsamic reduction Seafood SEARED DIVER”
on the menu · source ↗
organic
Attribute“seared crab cakes, poached eggs, hollandaise, chipotle aioli, brunch potatoes or fresh fruit BACON & EGGS 4 strips of bacon, two eggs, organic multigrain toast, brunch potatoes or fresh fruit 13.9 Steak & Eggs 26.9 CABO STREET BREAKFAST TACOS 15.9 chopped bacon, soft”
on the menu · source ↗
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| Sunday | 9am – 5pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9am – 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am – 5pm |
| Friday | 9am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5pm |
Hours checked Sep 3, 2026 · source ↗ · checked 30 days ago, so we're not calling it open or closed — anything over 14 days can have changed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on OpenTable ↗link checked Sep 3, 2026
Coverage
- Smiley Pete (Chevy Chaser/Southsider) -- 2026 Best of Lex reader poll restaurant guide entry: Palmer’s Fresh Grill ↗
Smiley Pete (Chevy Chaser/Southsider) -- 2026 Best of Lex reader poll
Press