Salt & Vinegar – Old world cuisine. 21st century techniques.

Old World Cuisine.
21st Century Techniques.

We use both classic and modern cooking techniques to prepare the finest ingredients Kentucky and North American farmers have to offer and cook with a fine dining mentality but in a quite casual atmosphere provided by Blue Stallion Brewery. By sourcing directly from local farmers and doing our own butchery and food preparations and using a zero-waste mentality, we are able to provide, what we feel, is exquisite and nutritious meals at a reasonable price.

We love cooking Old World cuisine with 21st Century techniques and science. We take familiar favorites and put our bold stamp on them. We have an incredibly small kitchen and really try and view that not as a negative, but as an advantage by keeping everything as fresh as possible. We do our homework and source the highest quality ingredients so that we can treat them simply and respectfully. We play by the rules when it comes to food and staff safety, but when the stove gets hot and the grease begins to sizzle, all bets are off.

Derrick Y.

Salt & Vinegar is uniquely delicious! You don't see this high quality of food in breweries. It really pairs well with Blue Stallion beer. True Gem!

Will T.

I can’t speak more highly of Salt & Vinegar, and would recommend it above even the most expensive options in Lexington. The quality and ingenuity of the food is amazing. Try the PB&J and you’ll understand! Awesome little spot and I only wish the best for the chef running this place. Can’t wait to go back!

Chelsea T.

Absolutely incredible food. Hands down some of the best in Lexington. This is a hidden gem that everyone should try.

Steve W.

The food is amazing. I had the S&V take on the classic Reuben and loved it. The menu here is where creativity meets execution, you won't be disappointed.

Brandon F.

Every dish I've had has been phenomenal. Exceptionally well executed and exceedingly flavorful.

Leighanne H.

Highly recommend Salt & Vinegar for a high-quality meal that never disappoints! The food is always fresh and unique with new seasonal menus that are always delicious. The soups are to die for, as well as the German-inspired meals. If you're hanging out at Blue Stallion the beer pairs so well with one of the cheese or meat boards!

Blue Stallion Fall Menu

[V]egetarian | [Ve]gan | [G]luten Free

Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese (V)

Vodka & tomato bisque. Aged balsamic. Toasted pine nuts & black truffle salt. Grilled cheese on Texas toast with a trio of Kenny’s Creamery white cheddar, camembert & cream cheese. Jalapeño preserves. Maldon sea salt.

$ 16.5

Käsespätztle(V)

Swabian dumplins’; pan fried. White cheddar mornay. Pretzelcrumbs. 24mo Parmigiana Reggiano. Pickled bits. Herbs.

$ 15.5

Sauerbraten

Beef cheek: vinegar & spice brined; seared & braised until very tender. Au jus. Horseradish whipped potato. Roasted root veg. Rotkohl. Horseradish gremolata.

$ 21

Chicken Wings

Full pound split chicken wings; roasted low & slow. Alabama barbecue sauce. Pretzel crumbs.

$ 15

Add bacon lardon

$ +3.25

S&V Nachos

House smoked brisket Texas style chili. White cheddar. Roasted poblano crema. Charred corn. Red onion. Sauerkraut. Pickled bits. Served over Shagbark Corn chips. Finished with fresh coriander & lime.

$ 18.5

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Boston butt; simply seasoned & smoked long over hardwood. Alabama barbecue sauce. Papa Pretzel bun. German-American potato salad. Bread & butter pickled cucumber.

$ 16.5

Chili & Cornbread

House smoked brisket Texas style chili. Horseradish crema. Lightly curried pumpkin skillet cornbread. Green onion.

$ 17

Flammkuchen(V)

Onion marmalade. House crème fraiche. Brie. Gorgonzola. Roasted cremini. Persimmon. Served atop a yeasted flatbread & finished with caramelized yeast & fresh rosemary.

$ 13

Pretzel & Pimento

A single artisanal 10.5oz sourdough pretzel baked fresh by Papa Pretzel, served warm with Maldon sea salt. Pimento & jalapeño white cheddar spread.

$ 15

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$ 12.5

Add bacon lardon

$ +3.25

Pickles(V)

Assorted house pickled harvest vegetables; sweet & sour.

$ 8.5

Chipotle Potato Soup(V)

A silky smooth & hearty soup of potato, onions leek & dairy; simply seasoned & served warm. Chipotle crema. Leek curls. Served with garlic toast.

$ 9

Greens & Artichoke Dip(V)

An homage the well-known classic; featuring assorted seasonal greens, artichoke and a variety of cheeses. Finished with sauerkraut & toasted caraway. Served with toasted sourdough.

$ 14.5

Persimmon Salad(V)

Seasonal greens. Persimmon. Brewer’s grains. Red onion. Toasted pepita. Gorgonzola. Maple vinaigrette.

$ 10

Sunday Brunch

11AM-3PM

Biscuits & Gravy

Two Buttermilk Biscuits. White pork gravy. Pair of sunny KY Proud eggs. Pickled red onion.

$ 13.5

Salmon & Eggs

French omelet. Salmon caviar. Capers. Spring greens. Pickled bits.

$ 14.5

Shrimp & Grits

Weisenberger Mills grits. Shrimp etouffee gravy. 1/3lb Creole white shrimp. Herbs.

$ 15.5

Egg Scramble(V)

Runny scrambled eggs. Sautéed pantry vegetables. Chili flake. Herb butter. Pickled red onion.

$ 11

Egg Sandwich(V)

A pair of fried eggs served on Texas toast. Kenny’s white cheddar. Served with German-American potato salad.

$ 12.5

French Toast(V)

Assorted bread heels; soaked in an egg & buttermilk mixture, sweet & savory. KY sorghum. Macerated berries. Powdered sugar.

$ 9.5

Ethereal Public House Menu

[V]egetarian | [Ve]gan | [GF] Gluten Free

Pub Menu

S&V Burger & Chips

8oz hand formed beef patty, simply seasoned & grilled medium rare. Artisan sourdough pretzel bun by Papa Pretzel. House cured & smoked Sunwatch Homestead pork bacon. Asparagus. Kenny’s Creamery white cheddar. Served with namesake home fries, curried catsup, house bread & butter pickle.

$ 17.5

Bratwurst & Mash

House butchered, ground & cased 100% Sunwatch Homestead pork bratwurst. Whipped potato. Au jus gravy. Snow peas.

$ 17

Fish & Chips

Lightly blackened NC farm-raised catfish, hand dipped in a twice-fermented Ethereal beer batter & deep fried. Namesake home fries & Southern hushpuppies. Tartar sauce & lemon.

$ 16.5

Rösti Potato (V,GF)

Russet potato; hand grated & pan fried. Kenny’s fromage blanc. Mustard caviar. Sauerkraut. Pickled shallot. Seasonal greens. Horseradish.

$ 13.5

Sauerbraten Chicken Wings

Full pound responsibly raised FreeBird whole chicken wings; vinegar brined & braised, finished on the grill. Au jus sauce. Lemon & herbs.

$ 16

Sandwiches, Soups & Salads

Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese(V)

$ 16.5

S&V Hot Chicken Sandwich

Lakewatcher Farms KY Proud chicken breast: Buttermilk breaded & deep fried; tossed in Nashville sauce. S&V coleslaw. Bread & butter pickled cucumber. Served on brioche. Namesake kettle chips.

$ 15

BLP Sandwich

Slab bacon. Seasonal greens. Persimmon. Black pepper mayonnaise. Served between Texas toast & lightly pressed. Namesake kettle chips.

$ 13

Schnitzel Sandwich

Duroc pork tenderloin: pounded thin; buttermilk breaded & deep fried. Seasonal greens. Sauerkraut. Ethereal beer mustard. Papa Pretzel bun. Namesake kettle chips.

$ 15.5

Persimmon Salad(V)

Seasonal greens. Persimmon. Pomegranate seed. Red onion. Bleu cheese. Toasted pepita. Grapefruit vinaigrette.

$ 10

Caesar Salad

Romaine. Pretzel croutons. 24mo Parmigiana Reggiano. Anchovy-mustard dressing. Spanish white anchovy.

$ 13.5

Supper Menu

Hanger Steak

8oz hanger steak, cooked Pittsburgh. Salt encrusted red potato. Romesco of sorts. Herbs.

$ 32

28day Dry Aged Bone-in Ribeye

Grilled medium rare.

$ 61

Spätzle Cacciatore

Swabian dumplins’ pan fried. Served with red wine stewed tomato, peppers onions & mushroom. Scarpetta. Black truffle sea salt. Herbs.

$ 21

Oktoberfest Chicken

Local chicken top quarter: poultry brined & roasted with simple seasonings. Hot honey glazed heirloom carrot. Buttermilk biscuit.

$ 28

Scallops

Maine U10 scallops; simply seasoned and pan seared. Butter roasted sunchokes, cippolini & fennel. Wilted chicory. Mustard caviar. Finished with lemon oil & fennel pollen.

$ 35

Add Chicken

Lakewatcher Farms KY Proud chicken rear quarter; poultry brined: buttermilk breaded & deep fried.

$ +9

Schnitzel Tonkatsu

Our traditional German Schnitzel: duroc pork tenderloin; pounded thin, buttermilk breaded & deep fried. Shredded raw cabbage. A vegetable & apple fruit sauce known as tonkatsu. Mad House persimmon vinegar.

$ 24

Mushroom Paella

Callaspara rice; cooked in the style of risotto with a vegetable broth, mirepoix & saffron. Assorted wild & cultivated fungi; flashed in a pan with butter, garlic and finished with madeira. Herbs.

$ 26

Sweets

*Cookie Dough

Raw chocolate chip cookie dough, served with a spoon.

$ 8

*Chocolate Chip Cookies

Raw chocolate chip cookie dough; mostly cooked.. but not all the way. Served warm.

$ 11

Beignet

Warm doughnuts. Country fried apple. Persimmon semifreddo.

$ 15

*Eating raw or undercooked foods may be harmful to your body