Greek Wine Night at Azur This was our first trip to Azur since it reopened and this special event did not disappoint. Sommelier CJ Penn was first class all the way. The wines chosen were all excellent and her presentation informative and entertaining. The wines were not just tastings but generous pours. The food pairings were excellent as well. Served family style, it felt as if we were dining with friends in Greece. Food servings were not 'bites' but generous as well. CJ hung around and was more than happy to continue answering any questions diners might have. A little sweet bite to end the night would have been welcomed, but did not lessen the overall enjoyment. The price point we thought perfect for the event. Thank you CJ. We look forward to the next European Wine Night at Azur. read more

My first trip to Azur since the reopen. It has generally been a good experience and this one was fine but missed on a couple of easy items that I should've asked to be fixed but didn't. My wife and I went for Sunday Brunch. Nice day so we sat on the patio at noon with one other table. Surprised about that. It's the same patio and dining room as before, so perfectly delightful. Service was quick and my wife's French toast was top notch. My eggs were overcooked and cold. I had the time and should've requested a redo but didn't. I'm sure they'd have done so without question. Bacon, biscuit, gravy, all good. My fruit was a bit mushy. I got plenty to eat so I wasn't too upset. But this wasn't their finest showing. read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - A fantastic plate of French toast for my wife. She enjoyed! - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I was looking forward to a delightful meal, as recommended just this past Monday by family. Upon walking in tonight, the blonde host politely informed me (after asking) I could sit at the indoor or patio bar. Excellent! So, I self-sat at the outdoor bar. Over the next 15 minutes I wasn't greeted, while watching the host I spoke to, 2 servers and a seemingly person of management (petit female) walked by with no care. Oddly enough, the server named Andy was also working! His service to my family on Monday was the reason for me trying this restaurant out and becoming a regular. I will not be returning to give you a try. If you don't care about service I can't imagine what the care for food safety is like. read more

First time for brunch and what a perfect day for outdoor seating on the beautiful patio. I had the bananas foster French toast and it was delicious! When it was first set before me, I thought, no way am I finishing that, but I did! The honeydew melon in the side of fruit was a little mushy, but otherwise the fruit was a nice add. I did add on a side of bacon, which was a little too crispy for my liking. A Bloody Mary rounded out the meal, and it was good as well. Would definitely go back. 8/2026 read more

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Stopped in for dinner because it was a quick walk from the hotel. Got there about half an hour before closing so I ordered quickly and may have surprised the server but he took it in stride. Started with the cioppino which was good though a bit thick. The kale was a surprise (it says there's kale on the menu but I didn't read that until after I tasted it), but I liked it. Asked which was better between chicken and pork chops and he recommended the chicken. Crispy outside, moist inside, delicious gravy, and nice potatoes. Green beans were ok. Paid before closing and left while there were still customers on the patio. It was great. read more

I've always loved Azurs beautiful patio so I was excited to try it out after reopening with the new chef. I dined with a large group and ordered the grilled chicken pesto sandwich with cream of mushroom soup. It tasted really good but the sandwich was hard to eat because it was so big. That's not a bad thing though as the large size allowed me to have leftovers to take home. The service was good too. read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - Chicken pesto sandwich and cream of mushroom soup - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

It's been a while but I enjoyed everything. Little pricey but I felt like it was worth it. Great date night! Excellence food and service!

Great food and great atmosphere. Only 3 stars due to service. Server was very friendly, outgoing and knowledgeable. We however sat at our table for over 5 mins before being acknowledged and given at least waters. The entire restaurant may have had 20 tables seated (in/outside). Manager stood at the bar the entire time we were there and did nothing to assist the wait staff. read more

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Some of the best craft cocktails in Lexington! Gail and Bethany are great bartenders. Technically talented and very engaging. The bar wraps around from indoors to outside on the patio. Live music is offered Friday and Saturday night from 7-10PM. Matt Castle is outstanding! Ben Lacy and other top notch talent appear regularly. Also, the Bourbon Fried Chicken is to die for! There are several good choices for dining and they offer specials to change it up. I read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great food and atmosphere! Gale's service is amazing every time I come in by far my favorite in town. read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - London fog cocktail - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The food was delicious, wait staff excellent and local music great I definitely would recommend.

If you're ever around, stop here for dinner the food is good and the service and the attention is incredible. They made my birthday extra special. Thank you read more

I had scheduled a happy hour for eight women in my networking group for 4 o'clock when they open, knowing it wouldn't be busy on a Tuesday. The place was empty for almost two hours, but on one of the coldest days of the year they said that because I did not make a reservation, we could not sit inside because our group was too big and they did not offer to let us just sit at two tables. Next to each other...so we had to sit out in there tented half assed heated area and there are still plenty of tables open when we left at 6pm. I was pretty upset with that whole situation, though the server and food was just fine, putting us outside for no reason at all, really made for a crappy experience. Your ceiling heaters suck just FYI. I doubt I will be back or schedule any other gatherings there. They should have accommodated us on a slow Tuesday. read more

First time here... my husband & I joined a party of 11 to celebrate a friend's birthday. The server was nice but too young to offer alcoholic drink suggestions. She was attentive. BUT CAN WE PLEASE NOT BE GIVEN UNWRAPPED STRAWS FROM BARE HANDS!!!! Sangria was refreshing. Tried out truffle fries for our appetizer, delicious! Hubby got the Waygu bacon cheeseburger and fries, and he was pleased. I got the Seafood Risotto. Portions were huge. The presentation was a little sloppy. What I tasted was enjoyable, but I couldn't finish after the appetizer. No complaints from the table. The manager dropped by to check on us, a nice touch. My low rating is coming from today when I ate my leftovers...found a piece of ceramic in my food!!! After paying close to $100 for two (with automatic gratuity added...not a problem, server cannot be held accountable for kitchen errors) I'm extremely disappointed. read more

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This was once one of our very favorite restaurants, we saw it go through a down period , then close and re-open. The inital re-launch was underwhelming and we really stoped frequenting the place. That has all changed. With the Addition of executive chef Tim Perkins and sous chef Tim Hayden .... To sum it up THEY ARE BACK!!!! Food was excellent , service was great , the vibe had also returned. Don tpass up a chance to visit. It is a great Local experience and the food is outstanding. read more

I went on a Saturday night around 8:30PM and it wasn't busy at all. They do have an outdoor section if you choose but I opted for indoors. My friend ordered a couple cocktails and found them to be decent but wasn't overly excited about them. I tried them and wasn't a fan BUT I rarely like any alcoholic beverages so take that how you will. I ordered the pork chop which they asked me how I wanted it cooked. Apparently it took me 32 years to realize you can order pork how you order steak (medium rare, medium, etc.). I chose well done for my ease of mind and even at well done it wasn't dry. The Brussel sprouts were crispy and could have used more seasoning but I was pleased. The max and cheese was good! The salmon was well seasoned and has this sweet sauce on it which went well with the salmon but I wasn't a fan of it mixed with the potatoes. I would have preferred the salmon with the sauce to the side instead of over the potteries but they potatoes were very good! The atmosphere was fairly quiet compared to a lot of other places but it wasn't busy. I found the service slow and I thought he food took longer than it should have. My mac and cheese was just barely warm by the time it got to me while other items were hot. Pork Chop 7.5/10 Salmon 8/10 Overall a good experience and good food. There were several items I wanted to try so I would return. read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - Citrus Crusted Salmon with Garlic Whipped Potatoes - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I've visited this restaurant only twice, with my first experience being a few years ago during burger week. While I remember enjoying the food then, I won't base my current review on that past experience. I returned recently at the request of someone craving their Monday Wagyu Burger night. Although I'm not typically a burger enthusiast, I decided to try the W.T.F. Burger cooked medium rare. It was by far one of the BEST burgers (and shoestring fries) I've ever had! They were busy so we did wait longer than we expected, but the service was still excellent. Unfortunately, someone in my group received their burger undercooked for their liking. However, the staff, including the chef, was incredibly apologetic and promptly prepared a fresh burger. The restaurant boasts a lively atmosphere, and I particularly love their patio area, which is perfect for colder months. I look forward to returning and exploring the rest of their menu. read more

5 stars for an outstanding dining experience at Azur! I had the Woven Shrimp served over corn risotto (see photo). It was delicate and flavorful--and something I could never make at home. Others at the table had the Pork Chop (thick and perfectly cooked), Seafood Risotto (delicious and able to be customized) and the Pot Roast special. Our service was spot-on... And the atmosphere was lively on a dreary night. Highly recommend. We'll be back! read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - Woven Shrimp over Corn Risotto - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I went to Azur earlier in the week for a business lunch. I tried their signature dish, woven shrimp, and it was delicious!! I just found the risotto to be too sweet but I guess that was to be expected with sweet corn n coconut in it. My colleagues ordered salads and they came in ample servings and looked delicious n fresh. As it's Restaurant Week, I wanted to try their menu so today I went again with a friend. We chose the following... ratings given in front: Starters: - Azur Signature Lobster Crepes ... 5/5 - Farmer Rob's KY Heirloom Tomatoes... 5/5 Main: - Flat Iron Surf n Turf.... 5/5 - Bourbon Fried Chicken... 3/5 Desserts: - Strawberry-pretzel Cobbler... 3/5 - S'mores Bread Pudding.... 4/5 So let's talk about the low scores... - The chicken had too much gravy and not enough mashed potatoes... plus the beans were limp. - The pretzel dessert was not very appetizing to look at... tasted ok, though a bit on the sour side... Service was great on my first visit. Today, though there were hardly any folks inside (some tables on the patio were occupied), it seemed there weren't enough servers there. read more

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Came out for brunch - I was really disappointed this time. The service was great, but the eggs and fried potatoes were so salty that they were not edible. I never send food back and will pay for it. I did let the server know who was very kind as well as the manager. I appreciate their kindness and will try again another time. read more

We gave Azure another chance and ate inside on Saturday night. Due to the heat, the live music was moved inside and it was not satisfactory. The food and service were both very good but the music will have us avoiding Azure on weekends. read more

Such a variety of culinary delights to choose from! I had the melt in your mouth scallops with risotto and asparagus and my husband savored the woven shrimp. Our friends enjoyed every morsel of the salads they ordered and cheesecake was the perfect finale. Service was outstanding! We had an older gentleman that served with great finesse; he made us feel that he was picked just for us. Such a pleasant setting with plenty of outdoor seating on the patio without the fumes and noise of traffic you suffer downtown. In fact, I have no idea why one would choose a downtown restaurant for an evening meal when Azur is convenient and exceptional in every aspect. Side note: one of the guests in our party has several issues compromising their physical mobility. This person had a fall when exiting but was not hurt. The manager was considerate enough to check and customers to assist. read more

Decent food although not sure it matches the high cost. My cesar salad was really Good and service was excellent. The ambiance is good for one person visitors. Conveniently located across street from couple hotels so I could walk to. Small, limited parking. Bartender was a gem and she took such pride in her restaurant and the service she provided. read more

I have probably eaten here a dozen times in the last decade and I have always liked Chef Jeremy's menu and specials. Great patio. Those are the positive points. The atmosphere is nice but they put too many tables in a small space. The last few times we have been there we have been disappointed with the service and the execution of the meals. This time my wife got the Chop Salad with grilled chicken. The chicken had been reheated and burnt. It was like shoe leather. I was shocked that they would serve it. To their credit they did remove the charge from our bill. My meal was a special and it was okay, just very bland. I always want to see local restaurants succeed and have have liked Azur in the past but I don't think that we will be going there anymore. read more

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Sunday brunch is back at Azur and it's fantastic. We ordered the Carrot Cake French Toast, which consisted of two thick slices of French Toast with great flavor, accompanied with bacon, a sunny side up egg and an orange flavored syrup which added even more flavor to the French Toast. read more

My husband and I stopped in here late on a Saturday night because it was close to our hotel. I'm so glad we did. The Leslie Ann's Salad is not only the best beet salad that I have ever had but may just be the best salad that I have ever had. I will travel back to Lexington for this salad. I will forever compare every salad that I ever eat again to this salad. The dressing and candied pecans added the perfect amount of sweetness to the beets and sweet potatoes. Our server, Stephanie informed us that the Leslie Ann's is named after the wife of the head chef. This made me love it even more if that's even possible! read more

This is amazing! Lexington residents are so fortunate! If you are a vegetarian, so many wonderful options. One of the best meals I have ever eaten. The delicious sweet and savory combination s is the pimento cheese fritters. A wonderful beat and brussel sprout salad and then the gnocchi - just these wonderful pillows of deliciousness. Great staff too. Such a great place. When Im back in town, staying next door again. read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Love this place! The grilled oysters are not in the menu, but are Devine! I wish I had not stirred up my salad before taking the pics... super flavorful! Greens, blue cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, red onion and balsamic vinegar dressing. The woven shrimp is also a fav and don't forget to try the lobster crepes!!! So much goodness here! read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - Grilled oysters - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Overall: Outstanding. Food: The smoked salmon picatta was award worthy. Notably high quality ingredients, top notch flavor, and cooked to perfection. The cheesecake was the perfect texture and delicious. Well worth the price. Service: The entire staff from waiters, to bartenders, to owners was excellent. read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - Smoked Salmon Pasta Piccata - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The patio is the place to be at Azur. The inside is very basic and standard. This was our first trip to Azur . The pimento cheese fritters are delicious! The chutney was superb! Definitely recommend. read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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This place has a very "boomer but young at heart" vibe. White Bordeaux to drink that complimented everything throughout the whole dinner very well. Service was friendly albeit a tad slow at times--I assume they were busy and we sat out on the patio so I understand that can slow things down. The chef here seems to have some fetish for cauliflower as it appears over and again throughout the menu. If you can make cauliflower pop kudos to you as it is a rather bland vegetable--but I didn't really get much pop here. I had the cauliflower and cheese soup first, which was creamy and tasteful, but not amazing. Really, "good but not amazing" was a pretty consistent verdict for everything I had. The pimento cheese fritters were good but for apparently being one of the best things here nothing to gawk over. My friend got the Pappardelle pasta--cooked well but flavor was a tad bland. The woven shrimp was the most interesting thing I had here--great texture and layering. But again, this is supposed to be one of if not their most recommended dishes, and with that expectation it was a tad underwhelming. I'm really between three and four stars here, but because this ended up feeling rather pricey for the quality of the dinner I'm siding for three. I'll give it another go down the line, but it'll be a few months till then. read more

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Made a reservation for Sunday brunch, wasn't needed, they weren't busy at all. Hostess and Waitress were very nice and attentive. Food came out very quickly. My husband loved the peach French toast. I had the crab and artichoke omelette. The accompanying potatoes were great! The fruit was okay. The omelette was different. I like trying new things but wasn't expecting cold crab salad inside my omelette. I did eat about half of it. The hollandaise was good. Restaurant probably has a really great ambiance at night. read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - Artichoke and crab omelette - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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We went here last week to celebrate a birthday. We were served an amazing homemade sorbet sorbet was made from wine, berries, and lime. It was very refreshing we ate outside, which was wonderful and our server was amazing. It is one of our go to places in Lexington read more

I had a really nice time at Azur. The pasta Primavera was good. The service was great. The atmosphere is elegant without being stuffy. Make sure to wear your Kentucky blue if you want to blend in. read more

One of our favorite spots in Lexington. Great food and love the outdoor patio. Had the Hummus appetizer topped with cherry tomatoes and good cheese, which was delicious. Seasoned just right. Would order again! Main course was the Woven Shrimp- dang it was amazing. Served on a bed of sweet corn risotto with a sweet and spicy bourbon sauce. I could not stop eating it! Partner ordered the blackened salmon sandwich with tomato chutney and goat cheese on top. Amazing. Cooked perfectly. Not too spicy and the chutney complimented the flavor of the salmon. Our server, Lillie, was sweet and attentive. Just a great dinner all around! read more

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Over the weekend, Fat Man Reviews ventured to Azur Restaurant and Patio in Lexington, KY. Azur is a chef driven bistro offering locally sourced food in a stylish American eatery. My fiancé tried the Lavender Ginger Lemonade, made with Tito's Vodka, lemon juice, lavender honey and ginger ale. It was lemon heavy, tart with a lot of soda. I had the Maple & Oak. This drink is made with maple syrup, orange peel and Reagan's orange bitters muddled together and Four Roses. It was all bourbon with a slight orange smell. We tried the Pimento Cheese Fritters, fried pimento cheese balls and bourbon peach chutney. The fritters were fried well, and the cheese was creamy. The peach chutney was ice-cold and tasted like peach preserves with a lot of cinnamon. It did not compliment the fritters when combined. My fiancé ordered the 12oz French Pork Chop. This was served with macaroni and cheese and sugar snap peas, not what is on the online menu. The pork chop was cooked and seasoned really well. It was juicy and very tasty. The peas had a nice crunch. The macaroni was overcooked, and the cheese sauce was grainy, it needed some seasoning. I ordered a Caesar Salad ahead of my entrée. This was made with romaine hearts, black pepper, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese and cornbread croutons. The dressing had a heavy lemon taste. It was good but very thin. The Parmesan was very fine and mixed with the dressing and became clumpy. The cornbread croutons were mostly burnt. For my entrée I had the Ahi Tuna. This is served with seared tuna, cooked to order(rare), Chinatown pork dumplings and chopstick spinach salad with a lemon-ginger sauce. The salad was fantastic as was the dressing. The dumplings were cold and lacked seasoning. The tuna was tough to cut and chew. It had a heavy pepper taste but required salt. There was an orange sauce served with the dish that was very orange, sweet and tangy, but it did not help the dish. Azur has a relaxed atmosphere and a great patio. They serve brunch on the weekends and have a full bar but no draft beers. The Fat Man says that Azur Restaurant and Patio is Not Fat Man Approved. read more

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The french fries were good, the fish was disgusting. And there was hardly any fish and it was all better and it was over cooked. read more

Azur Restaurant & Patio - Fried fish but mainly just batter - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Treated like family and great food with new specials everyday. I have been there almost every Sunday for many years.

Decent food, the woven shrimp was pure art and decadent. I just didn't like the risotto because I'm not a coconut and corn fan. But I needed to check it out because that's the dish that won the Kentucky seafood cook off. I loved the fries and I'm gonna eat my leftovers now. read more

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The service was good, and I knew I was going to eat a special meal just from the ambiance provided. I was not disappointed. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the pork chop was amazing...best I've ever eaten. The Brussels sprouts were blistered with honey that made them taste incredible. I'm a mac and cheese conisoiur, and I have never tasted any better than theirs that was made with Gouda cheese. I look forward to eating there again. read more