• Kentucky
  • Lexington
  • The Village Idiot

The Village Idiot

(859) 252-0099
  • 307 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507
  • $$$$$
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  • Menu
  • Starters
    • Eggs Gobi $9

      Two over easy eggs atop spicy fried cauliflower in a housemade ginger chili sauce with scallions.

    • Eggs in the Nest $8

      One farm fresh egg lightly baked inside a bacon wrapped brioche round atop mixed greens with sweet potato "hay".

    • Poke Bowl $15

      Wild caught ahi tuna, kentukyaki marinate, basmati rice, pineapple chunks, pickled cabbage, sliced avocado, spicy hazelnuts and scallions.

    • Sweet Potato Beignets $8

      Rolled in cinnamon -sugar and served with marshmallow dipping sauce.

  • Bar Snacks
    • Bavarian Pretzel Sticks $6

    • Village Idiot Cheese Plate $10

      Chef's choice of artisan cheeses, crostini and accoutrements.

    • Cornbread & Brown Beans $7

      Fried cornbread with brown beans and pickled white onions.

    • Lamb Sliders $12

      Caramelized onions, apple chutney, garlic-rosemary aioli, on sunrise bakery yeast rolls.

    • Ale Steamed Mussels $10

      Ask your server for current pairing, with crostini.

    • Smokey Peanut Butter Hummus $7

      With pita chips, garlic confit tomatoes and sliced heirloom carrots.

    • Scotch Egg $7

      Deep fried andouille sausage covered duck egg.

  • Sandwiches
    All served with house cut fries, housemade chips or side salad substitute grilled chicken or vegetable patty for any burger.
    • Korean Fried Chicken Biscuit $10

      Crispy, fried chicken, gochujang sauce, cilantro aioli, scallions, on a housemade biscuit, with breakfast potatoes, .

    • The Idiot $15

      Our burger topped with tillamook cheddar and an oversized onion ring filled with pulled pork on a toasted pretzel bun.

    • BELT $12

      Thick cut bacon, bibb lettuce, beefsteak tomato, fried egg, horseradish aioli, toasted sunrise bakery sourdough, served with breakfast potatoes.

    • Burger $12

      Half pound black Angus burger, bibb lettuce, red onion, tomato, housemade pickles, toasted brioche bun, fries.

    • Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich $12

      Crispy fried chicken, gochujang sauce, chow-chow, cilantro aioli, toasted brioche bun.

    • The Bluegrass Burger $12

      1/3 pound premium black Angus patty, Kentucky bibb lettuce, red onion, tomato, housemade pickles, toasted sunrise bakery brioche bun.

    • The Idiot $15

      Our burger topped with tillamook cheddar and an oversized onion ring filled with pulled pork on a toasted pretzel bun.

    • BELT Sandwich $12

      Applewood smoked bacon, over-medium duck egg, Kentucky bibb lettuce, fresh sliced tomato, horseradish aioli.

  • Entrees
    • Southern Bennie $15

      Buttermilk fried chicken breast, country ham, collard greens, poached eggs, cholula hollandaise, all over our housemade biscuits.

    • Breakfast Hot Brown $12

      Two fried eggs, country ham, toasted brioche, white cheddar, bacon, tomato, country gravy.

    • Country Breakfast $12

      Two local fresh eggs, thick cut bacon, breakfast sausage, breakfast potatoes, buttermilk biscuit, country gravy.

    • Steak & Eggs $19

      11 oz. New York strip steak, two local fresh eggs, cholula hollandaise, breakfast potatoes.

    • Bread Pudding French Toast $10

      Two slices of panko crusted and deep fried bread pudding, maple syrup, whipped cream.

    • Chilaquiles $12

      Two medium fried eggs, pulled pork, queso fresco, avocado cream and tortilla chips smothered in a house salsa fresca.

    • Vegetarian Chef's Choice $14

      Freshly prepared selection of seasonal vegetables.

    • Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese $18

      Lexington pasta CO. Rigatoni, pulled pork, barbecue sauce, green onions, smoked Gouda mornay, seasoned with bourbon barrel foods smoked bourbon salt.

    • Duck & Waffles $21

      Buttermilk fried duck leg confit over a cornmeal and cheddar waffle with herbed butter, candied jalapenos and steen's cane syrup.

    • Kentuckyaki Strip Steak $28

      12 oz. black Angus strip steak marinated in bourbon barrel foods kentuckyaki, garlic fingerling potatoes, haricot vert, kyaki glaze, scallions.

    • Grilled Salmon $21

      Lexington pasta CO. Fettuccine, country ham, peas, and bourbon cream sauce.

    • Fish Tacos $12

      Golden fried cod with smoked corn pico de gallo, chipotle mayonnaise, shredded cabbage on corn tortillas served with chips and salsa.

    • "Hoppin' John" Soy-Sorghum Glazed Pork Chop $19

      Grilled rib chop brined for three days, mustard greens, bacon, black eyed peas, basmati rice, green onions.

  • To Share
    • Spicy Fried Cauliflower $9

      Garlic, ginger, soy sauce, chili sauce, green onions.

    • The Big Bowl $7

      House cut fries with our four sauces for the table to share.

    • Boozy Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts $8

      Pan-seared brussel sprouts, maytag blue cheese, pecans, topped with boozey balsamic reduction.

    • Crawfish Hushpuppies $10

      Golden fried hushpuppies, housemade kimchi tartar sauce.

  • A La Carte
    • Thick Cut Bacon $3

    • Breakfast Potatoes $3

    • White Cheddar Grits $3

    • Biscuit & Gravy $4

    • Pomme Frites $3

    • Breakfast Sausage $4

    • Local Farm Fresh Eggs $3

  • Greens
    • Caesar Salad $4

      Romaine, shaved Parmigiano-reggiano, croutons, caesar dressing.

    • Bourbon Country Wedge Salad $6

      Baby iceberg with shiitake "bacon", diced tomatoes, julienne of red onion and bourbon buttermilk dressing.

    • Grilled Pineapple Salad $6

      Spring mix with spicy hazelnuts, red onion, grilled pineapples, fresh Parmesan, country ham and pineapple-sherry vinaigrette.

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