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
Appetizers
Bread Service
Brioche & Focaccia, Whipped Butter & Lemon Oil
Shrimp Cocktail
Break
Spicy Tuna*
Avocado, Crispy Sushi Rice, Sweet Soy Reduction, Green Onion & Microgreens | GF
Buttered White Wine Mussels
Lemon, Herbs, House Sourdough from the Grill | GFO
Compressed Thyme Potato
Old Bay Aioli, Crème Fraîche, Chive, Caviar | GF/Veg
Crab Cake
Lemon Aioli, Arugula, Tobiko
Whipped Ricotta Toast
Whipped Ricotta, Shallot Marmalade, Honey Chili Crisp, Fresh Thyme
3
30
24
28
24
38
18
Soup & Salad
21
16
16
16
16
She Crab Soup
Break
Shaved Brussel Sprout
Manchego, Pomegranate Seeds, Crispy Shallot, Candied Pecans. Honey Sherry Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar*
Parmesan Frico | GF
Poached Pear
Bed of Spring Mix, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Manchego with a French Bistro Vinaigrette | GF/Veg
House Arugula
Lemon Juice & Stuartos Lemon Oil, Midnight Moon Goat Cheese | GF/Veg –
Rotating Tekka
Caviar*
Classic Accompaniments | GFO
Oysters on the Half Shell*
Carrot Arbol Hot Sauce & Mignonette Rosemary & Thyme Lavash | GF | Half-Dozen
Hamachi*
Green Laksa sauce, pickled carrots, Peruvian peppers, scallions and black sesame | GF
Pepper Seared Yellowfin Tuna
Seaweed Salad, Seven Pepper Soy, Scallion
MP
MP
24
26
Sea
Seabass
White Bean, Confit Tomato, Spinach, Leek, Onion, Lemon Oil | GF
Dover Sole
Brown Butter Demi-Glace & Haricot Vert Almondine
Bristol Scallops
Braised Red Cabbage, Country Ham XO, Fried Brussels Leaves, Green Onion Thread | GF
Scampi
Herbaceous White Wine Scampi Sauce, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Shrimp Gremolata 54
65
70
61
54
The 859
Two 36oz Dry Aged Prime T-Bone, Caesar Salad, 2oz Caviar & Accoutrements, 12 Oysters* on the Half Shell with Mignonette & Carrot Arbol Hot Sauce, Pommes Ava, Creamed Spinach, and choice of Halibut or Scallops.
$859 | for four
Land
16 oz Prime Bone-in Strip*
Crispy Onion Straws, Herb Compound Butter
Dry Aged Prime T-Bone 36oz* for Two
Beef Tallow
Fried Airline Chicken Breast
Ricotta & Potato Gnocchi, Spinach, Confit Cherry Tomato, Castelvetrano Olives, Sundried Tomato Cream | GFO
Lamb Rack*
Pea & Mint Vegetable Pakora, Molasses Glazed Carrots, Lamb Demi-Glace | GF
Dry Aged Duck Breast*
Blackberry Gastrique, Smoked Parsnip Purée, Cipollini Onion, Charred Broccolini, Carrot Hay | GF
Wild Mushroom
House Pappardelle, Mushroom Dashi, Lions Mane, Tomato & Shallot, Midnight Moon Goat Cheese | Veg
78
MP
48
65
54
48
Sides For Two
Pommes Ava
Molasses Glazed Carrots
Smoked Parsnip Purée
Charred Broccolini
Haricot Vert Almondine
Frites
Creamed Spinach
Ricotta & Potato Gnocchi | Brown Butter & Midnight Moon Goat Cheese
16
16
16
16
16
16
12
18
Frites
Choice of House-Made Dipping Sauces | GF | 16
Serves 2
Candied Bacon
6 PCS | GF |16
Spicy Tuna*
Avocado, Crispy Sushi Rice, Sweet Soy Reduction, Green Onion & Microgreens | GF | 24
Fried Calamari
Pickled Fresnos, Lemon Aioli, Arugula | GFO | 24
Compressed Thyme Potato
Old Bay Aioli, Crème Fraiche, Chive & Caviar | GF | 24
Wagyu Smashed Burger*
Shredded Romaine, Candied Bacon, Kenny’s White Cheddar, Horseradish Tomato Chutney, Brined Cucumber | 28
Tuna Niçoise*
Spinach & Arugula, Haricot Vert, Boiled Potato, Cucumber, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olive, Citrus Vinaigrette | GF | 46
Crab Cake Sliders
Arugula, Pickled Fresno, Brioche Bun, Lemon Aioli | 38
Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
Gouda and Parmesan Baguette | 18
Brunch
Vine Seafood Tower*
Oysters, shrimp, stone crab, caviar crème fraîche, sauces
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, fruit
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
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Triple stack, chantilly cream, fresh berries, bourbon buttermilk
Dark Chocolate Waffles
Strawberries, vanilla cream, maple syrup
Spanish Frittata
Potato, chorizo, manchego
Fried Chicken and Biscuit
Sweet potato biscuit, Gerber farms chicken, hot honey, fruit
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
MKT
MKT
27
18
18
28
38
42
18
16
18
18
22
25
28
Sides
8
6
6
5
6
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
Frites
Choice of House-Made Dipping Sauces | GF | 8
Spicy Tuna*
Avocado, Crispy Sushi Rice, Sweet Soy Reduction, Green Onion & Microgreens | GF | 12
Crab Cake Sliders
Arugula, Pickled Fresno, Brioche Bun, Lemon Aioli | 19
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
Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
Gouda and Parmesan Baguette | 12
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.
