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    The Noble Lion

    4.2 (152 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    3 Scallops & Bacon
    Sam B.

    I visited The Noble Lion for a girl's night out on a Saturday night and we had a great time! With there being 8 of us, we made sure to make a reservation. Our table was ready for us right on time and overall, we had a good experience. This restaurant was much smaller than I anticipated so I would highly recommend making a reservation so you can get a table. Our waitress was pretty good. Our food was accurate, and she consistently filled our water glasses which was appreciated. The only downside was that our bills were not correct. I ended up with wine on my tab, which I never drank. Fortunately, us girls figured it out but after mentioning to our waitress that the wine was inaccurate, she said that everyone's bill would be inaccurate. We were being pushed out by the hostess due to another reservation after us, so that was the only negative part of our experience... we felt like we were being pushed out and that we just needed to hurry and pay even though the bill was not accurate. In terms of the food, everything we had was delicious. The highlights, the brussel sprout appetizer and the scallops & bacon. Both had great flavor and dishes I would return for. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit The Noble Lion but if you're in the area, it's a tasty, cozy dinner spot that's worth trying.

    Oysters
    Margot W.

    Best oysters I've ever had! They were from PEI. Our server was great and a fabulous mixologist. We ate at the speakeasy part, and it was a great vibe for a cozy night! Will 100% come back!

    Frites
    Natalie P.

    Service was great, they even found a hazy beer for my husband which made the night just perfect!

    Halibut
    Stacey N.

    3.5 - I really, really wanted to give this place at a least a 5 star review but I was disappointed with the service - it was my birthday and I felt they could have done something nice. My boyfriend's Pan Seared halibut was under seasoned but my Steak au Poivre was excellent - seriously so good! The Gouda cheese curds were OK but the toasted baguette with honey goat cheese and blueberry compote were AMAZING! Like I said, I want to give this place at least 5 but the ambiance and service were not stellar. I felt like I was interrupting some local's night out...

    Lindsay S.

    My hubby and I had to work an evening of events in Victoria, so we decided to do a foodie evening prior to our shifts. We scoped out all the restaurants and decided this one fit our cravings the most. The interior was clean and well maintained. It looked pretty fancy, but we were surprised by the sports bar attire on the staff. (T-shirt and jeans). I would have assumed this account would have the fancy craft establishment aprons with the restaurant name or logo on them or something more elevated for the staff. Our server was very nice. I recommend trying to get in right when they open or making a reservation. Food: Gouda curds - we really enjoyed these! They reminded us of a gooey Cheese-It! We would get again **Please don't serve them on the black napkin ... some of ours melted to the napkin and we got pieces of the paper on our cheese. I understand why you may want to have them on something.. to sop up oil or so they won't slide off, but it is unpleasant to eat paper. (If you like it.. I won't judge... it's just not our style) Bouillabaisse (halibut, mussels, shrimp, calamari, saffron broth, crostini). I wanted to like this... on paper it sounds amazing! The flavor was super watered down and it needed saffron, fresh herbs, salt, lemon juice and fat (butter/oil) to give it some flavor. It tasted like an odd fish stock. My hubby choked it down... I wanted to send it back and I NEVER send back food! The crostini was ok, but that was about it. Duck & Scallops - the dish prior was a major let down, but I would come get this one everyday!!! Don't ever remove this from your menu as you have a truly unique and amazing dish here! I love duck and I love scallops... I couldn't figure out how they could make them both mesh on one dish.. they did it! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the duck was so flavorful. The shared component was mashed potatoes. Only recondition... something green on the plate. Maybe a few sprigs of asparagus or a few crispy brussel sprouts? Just thinking about this makes me want to get it again! Crave worthy! Get it! Next time, I'm getting my own vs sharing it! Dessert- we didn't really have room for dessert, but we tried the blueberry lemon posset. It was a good sized jar dessert. Perfect for sharing. The lemon was bold and flavorful and they had fresh blueberries on top. I liked, but would have loved a little more blueberry integrated in. Or some cooked blueberry syrup or jam on it. Overall, we would go back for the Duck & Scallops and probably get the Gouda curds. I would like to try some of the cocktails too!

    Risotto
    Richard A.

    It's quaint, with limited seating (call ahead or sit at the bar) with a welcoming and comfortable ambience, friendly service and unique flavors in their dishes. We had a nightly special fig/peach bruschetta with goat cheese that was spectacular and a mushroom risotto that was amazing (pictured). High recommend.

    Manhattan & Dirty Martini
    Cindy D.

    I did not know Victoria is a beautiful town outside the Twin Cities. I am so glad I came here for dinner, and I am sure this will not be my last. We made phone reservations and it is highly recommend, according to the website. We reserved the patio, but when I arrived I saw the decor inside, I quickly switched it around. Our server had mask-on and she was very friendly. We both ordered drinks right away, I had Manhattan and my friend got extra Dirty Martini. We enjoyed our fabulous meals, I had Duck and Scallops and my friend had Mussels and fries. Overall everything was great, food and service was on point.

    Ricardo M.

    Second time dinning in!! the gouda curd was 5 STARS, the fried melon was 5 STARS, the Halibut was 5 STARS, the steak was 5 STARS, creme brulee was also 5 STARS .... I have nothing else to say....just go there and order anything from the menu... you wont be disappointed!!!

    Chocolate Martini and Dirty Martini
    Robyn R.

    This place is Amazing! My Husband and I had a date night while our child was at his grandparents for a sleep over. We have wanted to try The Nobel Lion since they opened but date nights come Far and few with a little one. So, we walk in and they ask if we have reservations? We say no and got scared that we should have. The owner runs up. Checks the schedule and told us we could have a table as long as we could be done by 6:30. We said yes!! That gives us 2 hours and would be plenty of time for us. Well.... It actually took us the whole 2 hours because the drinks and the food and the service were exceptional!!! We savored every sip, every bite. The Nobel Lion is at the top of our list for a date night! We can't wait to return to this gem so close to us!

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    Small and intimate with great food and service. Make a reservation! Also love the Lion's Den! Check it out!!

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    Always above average experience! Atmosphere is elegant small town, the food is fresh delightful, service spot on.

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    A wonderful discovery in Victoria. Great menu and the best calamari we have had anywhere in the world

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    Consistent and good. Straight forward menu done well. Good bar. Place was full but not super loud.

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