The Red Lion at Science Hill

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1. HB

   HannahB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I tell you what, if they had food this good in Louisville, I don't know where to find it. this was one of the most amazing experiences and welcoming ambiance we have ever seen anywhere. The food was the most creative take on southern cooking we had ever seen, and wondered who came up with such and amazing menu. we cant wait to come back very soon.

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2. JB

   JerB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Quite possibly one of the greatest dining experiences of my life. Grace was our server and made the experience unforgettable with her welcoming charm. She was clearly very experienced and knowledgeable. the food was extremely creative and well prepared. I ordered the pork chop entree and honestly, it's the best I have ever had anywhere. My wife had the baby back ribs as a starter and we were blown away with the unique preparation. Our cocktails were also top notch. The speed of service and the humor from the bartender rounded out the experience to make for the perfect Valentine's night out. If you haven't been to the red lion, you are missing out on a truly special experience.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food!! Amazing steak, potatoes, and asparagus- baby back ribs are amazing, drinks are great! Can not go wrong!

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Went for Valentine’s Day, food was very good, people and service were excellent. Just couldn’t justify the amount for the portions. I had the $75 Land and sea and left hungry.

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5. CV

   CathyV

   Louisville

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 11, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   The smashburger and fries were delicious. My friend ordered the chicken Caesar salad and she said it was wonderful as well. However, I gave only 4 stars overall due to little things like being told no complementary bread was available (?!) when we asked for some, so nothing to munch on while we waited for our food. Also, no working restrooms that day; and entrance to the dining room requires negotiating two steps which would be a problem for some people.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 5, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Love this place. It’s like stepping back in time. Simple, no frills. Just great food and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 4, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Loved the food. Loved the establishment. Definitely love to go back

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8. KK

   KathyK

   Louisville

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 4, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Red Lion never fails to satisfy! The old fashioneds, whiskey sours, dinner….everything was great!! Wakefield Scearce is losing a gem…. But we’ll find them whenever they land in the near future!!

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9. FJ

   FredJ

   Louisville

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 4, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Always Excellent food and service.

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10. CS

    CoryS

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We had the short rib risotto, filet and a side order of Brussels sprouts all of which were excellent. My only gripe was that all items were incorrectly priced on the menu, leading to small surprise when our check was delivered. Other than that, a fantastic experience!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I can’t rave enough about The Red Lion at Science Hill. We went for Sunday brunch and not only was it delicious, the staff went out of their way to accommodate my son who has dietary restrictions. Great food! Great atmosphere! FANTASTIC customer service.

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    caroln

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    I loved the building and history. The dining room was a little chilly. It was a buffet and the food was on hot plates in pots. The food was cool, not even warm. The bill for 2 people ( no alcohol) was almost $100. There was an 18% buffet tax, state tax and sales tax. I was very disappointed.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and the prices were very reasonable!

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    Luna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice experience. Lovely old building. Exceptional architecture. Did not like being taxed twice! Shelbyville applies a restaurant tax. Overall great experience and would recommend.

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15. TR

    TannaR

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our server Corey B was fantastic! Attentive and efficient without being intrusive. The double smash burger was so big I couldn't finish it all after sharing an appetizer. The blood orange old fashioned was as delightful as the entire experience. The only downfall was how cold the ladies restroom was.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious and service was excellent!

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    FoodLover8

    Philadelphia

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious New Year’s Eve restaurant and great service. The location is in the downtown area with ample street parking option. The restaurant is inside the Science Hill.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Excellent!

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19. DL

    DLish1

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Second time here, and another great experience! Varied menu with lots of options even for people with restrictions and allergies. I will keep coming back to this wonderful find.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Love this restaurant, food amazing. Staff great. Only issues was we were sitting next to the kitchen which was very noisy with the help talking very loud trying to maneuver around our chairs.

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    yadens

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and great service! They went out of their way to accommodate our Celiac and allergies, and the food was perfect.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The filet was a 10 plus. The food is the best in this area. Beautiful restaurant and great service

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23. CW

    ChrisW

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Seasonal dishes and cocktails all sounded interesting. Enjoyed the braised short rib risotto and cajun shrimp pasta.

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24. GN

    GwenN

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Extremely delicious lunch we foodies enjoyed. We will definitely go back. A Very pleasant and helpful server. Lovely atmosphere you don’t often find. It is an amazing building well worth visiting even without a restaurant. Music was perfectly tasteful and at a volume you could listen or ignore to have conversations with ease.

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25. MH

    MichaelH

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent as always! Took a new couple and they can't wait to go back.

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26. A

    Artist

    Louisville

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Made our Christmas great. Everything was perfect. And the food. Wow.

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27. RM

    RachelM

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time to this restaurant, loved the atmosphere, the wait staff and the food. We had appetizer, soup, main course and dessert, ALL of which was very flavorful and very tasty! Our server was very kind, knowledgeable of menu and very professional. Thank you for an experience I will be sharing with my friends and would recommend the Red Lion Inn to others.

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28. j

    jeff

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great lunch. Would recommend it. …………………………………….

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29. MA

    MeredithA

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a treat to visit Wakefield-Scearce (holiday market was wonderful) and I was pleasantly surprised by the Red Lion. My only critique would be having some lighter options, but everything was tasty and the service was good.

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30. LG

    LibbyG

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    we have been going here for years at Christmas time. The restaurant has significantly reduced its menu (we had a hard time finding things to order) and changed some of the best parts (like the bread it would bring to the table). It is very overpriced for what it is now- we would not go back if it weren't for the Wakefield Scaerce holiday decorations.

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31. M

    Mariana

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Fun place to eat if browsing the antiques at Science Hill. Our server, Amy, was attentive and adorable. Menu could be a tad more extensive. Would def go again.

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32. LP

    LisaP

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We enjoyed our lunch at the Red Lion . The cocktails were delicious. We shared the shrimp and grits to start. Then followed by Caesar salad and the fried chicken sandwich. Definitely will be returning to have more delicious treats.

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33. C

    Cooker

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We had a great time celebrating the Christmas season. Food and service were great. Everyone was super friendlly.

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34. J

    Jerseygirl731

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I've taken my mother to Science Hill for a lunch sometime before Christmas. She passed in 2015. In 2017, I married my high school sweetheart from 1968. He moved to Louisville and was delighted to pick up this tradition. We had a delightful lunch this year on Friday at a lovely window table and it was as memorable as ever. The Grubbs take great care of their guests and, better yet, remember us! We visit the Red Lion usually 3 other times during the year, sometimes for lunch, sometimes for dinner. We are never disappointed and always delighted!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience1

    Patrons at other table were too loud. Ruined our experience.

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36. TH

    TraciH

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had such a wonderful evening celebrating a birthday! The staff was extremely kind & helpful as we had someone with a food allergy in our group. They went out of their way to ensure everyone had a delicious meal. We’ll definitely be returning!!

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37. MM

    MMMM

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great gluten free options. Everything there is delicious.

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38. JV

    JanetV

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Wonderful holiday atmosphere at lunch and service was great! Food was certainly above average, but a few Kentucky comfort food choices on the menu in addition to the soup, salad, and sandwiches offered would have resulted in a five star review.

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39. b

    balletluver

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience5

    Could use additional selections of fresh ingredients.

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    gm2018

    Louisville

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Had the chicken sandwich it was delicious my friend had the fish sandwich it too was good but very pricey $24.

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