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Steakhouse & Seafood · Lexington, KY

Malone's Menu 2026: Steaks, Seafood & Bourbon in Lexington, KY

Malone's full menu for 2026 — every category from prime steaks and fresh seafood to Kentucky bourbon and classic steakhouse sides. Based in Lexington, KY, Malone's is the region's go-to upscale steakhouse, known for USDA prime cuts, an exceptional bourbon program, and a seafood menu that rivals coastal dining. Below: the full menu by category, signature dish highlights, and answers to the most common questions about Malone's.

Upscale steakhouse & seafoodUSDA prime steaksKentucky bourbon programMultiple Lexington, KY locationsPrivate dining available
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Signature items

Filet MignonMarket price
Bone-In RibeyeMarket price
Chilean Sea BassMarket price
Pan-Seared ScallopsMarket price
Lobster TailMarket price
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Quick answers

What Malone's is best known for

The four things diners most often come to Malone's for — answered at a glance.

Signature steak
Bone-In Ribeye (22 oz)

USDA prime, well-marbled, Malone's flagship cut.

Best seafood
Chilean Sea Bass

Pan-roasted with lemon beurre blanc — consistently the most-praised seafood entree.

Best add-on
Oscar Topping

Lump crab, asparagus and bearnaise — the classic steakhouse upgrade.

Must-try drink
Kentucky Bourbon Selection

One of the most extensive bourbon programs in Lexington, including allocated bottles.

Signature dishes

The dishes that define Malone's

If you're visiting Malone's for the first time, these are the items the kitchen is best known for — the steaks and seafood that regulars return for again and again.

USDA Prime

Bone-In Ribeye (22 oz)

Malone's flagship steak. A massive bone-in ribeye grilled over hardwood, well-marbled and served with compound butter. The cut most frequently mentioned in reviews and the one to order if it's your first visit.

Most-ordered

Filet Mignon

Available as a 6 oz or 8 oz USDA prime center-cut tenderloin. Lean, butter-soft, and consistently well-executed. The most ordered steak in the house, particularly popular for business dinners and special occasions.

Best seafood

Chilean Sea Bass

Pan-roasted with lemon beurre blanc, capers and roasted fingerlings. The most-praised seafood entree on the menu — silky texture and clean flavors that hold up against the steak selections.

Classic upgrade

Oscar Topping

Lump crab, asparagus and house-made bearnaise sauce — the classic steakhouse upgrade that transforms any steak or chicken into a surf-and-turf. One of Malone's most-requested add-ons.

Bourbon destination

Kentucky Bourbon Program

Malone's maintains one of Lexington's most serious bourbon selections — allocated bottles including Pappy Van Winkle, Blanton's, and Buffalo Trace alongside everyday pours and single-barrel picks. Ask your server for the current list.

Crowd favorite

Lobster Mac & Cheese

White cheddar mac and cheese loaded with Maine lobster chunks — Malone's most popular side dish and a steakhouse indulgence in its own right. Frequently ordered as a shareables at the table.

Prime steaks

Malone's prime steak cuts, ranked

Malone's sources USDA prime and choice beef. All steaks are grilled to order — specify your preferred doneness when ordering. Prices are not published online; confirm with the restaurant.

  1. 1Filet Mignon (6 oz)Lean, tender, USDA prime. Most popular cut.Market price
  2. 2Bone-In Ribeye (22 oz)Signature cut — rich marbling, grilled over hardwood.Market price
  3. 3Wagyu Beef FiletAmerican Wagyu with exceptional marbling.Market price
  4. 4Porterhouse (24 oz)Two steaks in one — best for sharing.Market price
  5. 5New York Strip (14 oz)Classic firm texture, beefy flavor.Market price
  6. 6Flat Iron SteakJuicy and flavorful with chimichurri.Market price
Steak doneness guide. Malone's kitchen recommends medium-rare (130-135 deg F) for ribeyes and strips to preserve marbling and texture. Filets are often ordered medium (140-145 deg F). Wagyu cuts are best at medium-rare or lower.
Fresh seafood

Malone's seafood entrees, ranked

Seafood is sourced fresh and changes with seasonal availability. The six most consistently available and most-praised seafood selections are ranked below.

  1. 1Chilean Sea BassPan-roasted with lemon beurre blanc.Market price
  2. 2Pan-Seared ScallopsDiver scallops in brown butter, consistently praised.Market price
  3. 3Lobster Tail (8 oz)Maine lobster, broiled with drawn butter.Market price
  4. 4Ahi TunaSesame-crusted, served rare with ponzu.Market price
  5. 5Grilled SalmonHerb-crusted Atlantic salmon.Market price
  6. 6Jumbo Shrimp ScampiClassic garlic-butter preparation over linguine.Market price
Kentucky bourbon program

Why Malone's is a bourbon destination

Lexington, Kentucky sits in the heart of bourbon country, and Malone's leans fully into that identity. The restaurant maintains one of the most extensive bourbon selections in the city — allocated bottles that are difficult to find elsewhere, a rotating single-barrel program, and a bar team that knows how to build a proper Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

For visiting diners, the bourbon selection alone is worth the trip. Ask your server for the current bourbon menu — it rotates as bottles are acquired and sold through.

Drink responsibly. Designated driver arrangements are encouraged.

  • Pappy Van Winkle — when available, one of Kentucky's most sought-after pours
  • Blanton's Single Barrel — the original single-barrel bourbon
  • Buffalo Trace — the Lexington-area distillery flagship
  • Four Roses Small Batch Select — a Lawrenceburg, KY staple
  • Rotating single-barrel picks — ask the bar team for current selections
  • Classic cocktails: Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Lexington Mule
Browse the menu

Jump to a menu category

All ten Malone's menu categories with item counts.

Starters & Shareables8 itemsSoups & Salads5 itemsPrime Steaks7 itemsSeafood Entrees6 itemsChops & Poultry3 itemsPasta & Vegetarian3 itemsSides8 itemsSteakhouse Add-Ons5 itemsBourbon & Bar6 itemsDesserts5 items
The full menu

Malone's complete menu (2026)

All categories listed below. Tags flag vegetarian and vegan items. Menu items are subject to seasonal change and availability.

About pricing. Malone's does not publish a full price list online, and prices vary by location and season. Menupedia does not list unverified prices. For current pricing, contact your nearest Malone's location directly or visit malonesrestaurant.com. Based on comparable upscale steakhouse positioning, expect entrees in the $35-$70+ range and sides around $10-$15 — but confirm with the restaurant.
How Malone's compares

Malone's vs. national steakhouse chains

How Malone's stacks up against national upscale steakhouse brands on a few key dimensions.

CategoryMalone'sFleming'sMorton'sCapital Grille
Cuisine focusSteaks + seafoodSteaks + seafoodSteaks + seafoodSteaks + seafood
Price range$$$$$$–$$$$$$$–$$$$$$$$
Regional identityLexington, KYNational chainNational chainNational chain
Bourbon programExtensive KYWine-focusedWine-focusedWine-focused
AtmosphereUpscale-casualUpscaleUpscaleUpscale
Private diningYesYesYesYes

Comparison is approximate and based on publicly available positioning. Price ranges are general indicators, not specific menu prices. Malone's regional identity and Kentucky bourbon focus differentiate it from national chains in the same category.

About Malone's

Lexington's premier steakhouse, grounded in Kentucky tradition.

Malone's was built on the premise that a great steakhouse should feel like it belongs to its city — not just another outpost of a national chain. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, the restaurant sources USDA prime and choice beef, keeps a serious eye on seafood quality, and pours bourbon with the knowledge and reverence that only a restaurant in the heart of bourbon country can offer.

The dining room skews upscale-casual: refined enough for business entertaining and special occasions, approachable enough for a date night or a celebratory family dinner. Multiple locations across the Lexington area make Malone's the local benchmark for special-occasion dining in central Kentucky.

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Dining tips

How to get the most out of a visit to Malone's

Reservation

Book ahead for weekends

Weekend evenings fill up quickly, especially on Friday and Saturday. Reserve at least a week in advance for dinner parties of four or more. The bar typically accommodates walk-ins.

Steak order

Go medium-rare on ribeyes

Medium-rare preserves the marbling and flavor of a USDA prime ribeye. Ask your server for the kitchen's recommendation on each specific cut — Malone's staff tend to know their beef.

Add-on

Add the Oscar topping

The Oscar topping — lump crab, asparagus and bearnaise — is Malone's best steak upgrade. It works on the filet, ribeye, and even grilled chicken. Worth the extra cost for a special occasion.

Bourbon

Ask about the allocated list

Not all bottles on the bourbon list are listed on the printed menu. Ask your server what's currently available — allocated bottles rotate as they sell through, and the bar team can often point you to something special.

Sides

Order sides to share

Sides at Malone's are generously portioned. The lobster mac and cheese, creamed spinach and au gratin potatoes are all tableshare-worthy. Order two or three for a table of four rather than one per person.

Happy hour

Check bar specials

Malone's bar often runs happy hour specials on bourbon pours and appetizers. Specific times and offers vary by location — call ahead or check the official site for current bar promotions.

Locations

Finding a Malone's in Lexington, KY

Malone's operates multiple locations in and around Lexington, Kentucky. Each location may offer slightly different hours, private dining capacity, and seasonal menu variations. For the most accurate location information, hours and reservation availability, visit the official Malone's website or call ahead.

Official site: malonesrestaurant.com

  • Base city: Lexington, Kentucky
  • Multiple locations across the Lexington area
  • Private dining available at select locations
  • Reservations recommended, especially weekends
  • Bar seating often available for walk-ins
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Common questions

Malone's restaurant — frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about Malone's menu, reservations, pricing and bourbon selection.

What kind of restaurant is Malone's in Lexington, KY?

Malone's is an upscale steakhouse and seafood restaurant based in Lexington, Kentucky. It is known for USDA prime and choice steaks, fresh seafood, and one of the most extensive Kentucky bourbon collections in the state. The atmosphere is upscale-casual, making it suitable for business dinners, date nights, and special occasions. Malone's operates multiple locations in the Lexington area.

What are the signature dishes at Malone's?

Malone's signature items include the bone-in ribeye, the filet mignon (available in 6 oz and 8 oz cuts), and pan-seared Chilean sea bass. The Oscar topping — lump crab, asparagus and bearnaise — is a popular steakhouse classic upgrade. For seafood, the pan-seared scallops and broiled lobster tail are consistently praised. The Kentucky bourbon selection is itself a draw for visitors and locals alike.

Does Malone's take reservations?

Yes. Malone's accepts reservations and recommends making them in advance, especially for weekend evenings and large parties. Visit malonesrestaurant.com or call the specific Malone's location directly to book. Walk-in seating is typically available at the bar.

How much does dinner at Malone's cost?

Malone's does not publish a full price list online, and prices vary by cut and seasonal availability. Based on its steakhouse and upscale-seafood positioning — and comparable restaurants in the region — expect entrees in the $35–$70+ range for steaks and seafood, with appetizers around $15–$25 and sides around $10–$15. Confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant or via their official website. Menupedia does not list unverified prices.

Does Malone's have vegetarian options?

Yes. Malone's offers several vegetarian-friendly dishes including wild mushroom risotto, pasta primavera, burrata and heirloom tomato, French onion soup, and a range of vegetable sides such as creamed spinach, grilled asparagus and au gratin potatoes. The menu is primarily steak- and seafood-focused, but there is genuine vegetarian choice. Confirm preparation details with your server if you have dietary restrictions.

What bourbon does Malone's serve?

Malone's maintains one of the more notable Kentucky bourbon programs in Lexington. The selection typically includes allocated and premium bottles such as Pappy Van Winkle, Blanton's, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Small Batch Select, and a rotating selection of single-barrel picks. The bar also crafts classic bourbon cocktails — Old Fashioneds, Manhattans and the house Lexington Mule. Ask your server for the current bourbon list, as allocated bottles change frequently.

Where are Malone's locations in Lexington, KY?

Malone's operates multiple locations in and around Lexington, Kentucky. Visit malonesrestaurant.com for the current list of locations, addresses and hours. Each location may offer a slightly different menu or hours, so confirm with the specific restaurant before visiting.

Is Malone's good for a special occasion or business dinner?

Yes. Malone's is well-suited for business dinners, anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions. The upscale-casual setting, private dining options at some locations, professional service, and extensive bourbon and wine program make it a consistent choice for Kentucky entertaining. Reservations are recommended for these occasions.

Does Malone's have a happy hour or bar menu?

Malone's bar serves the full restaurant menu alongside a dedicated cocktail menu. Happy hour specials vary by location and may include discounted bourbon pours, wine by the glass, or selected appetizers. Contact your nearest Malone's location directly or check malonesrestaurant.com for current bar specials and happy hour schedules.

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