Celebrated a holiday on a work trip here. Rather small steakhouse but very attentive service and staff. We had Debby who took care of our large table of 12. Food was very tasty and we ordered a massive spread. Good wine cellar options but had quite a few options that were out of stock. Manager came out and apologised himself so good care there. As any steakhouse the pricing is on the very high side but that's to be expected with the territory read more

Vince Lombardi's Steakhouse - Full spread of steaks and sides - Steakhouses Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

not very crowded we had a reservation and waited another 40 minutes to be seated by the host dressed in a t shirt. then we watched the table of four seated after us served first when the waiter finally came over we ordered a glass of wine and in the next 30 minutes, he brought us some water, but still no . So after being there for more than an hour. We walked out. read more

The service was great! Stephanie was kind, attentive, and had great suggestions! The food was one of the best meals I've have in a while! Everything was delicious! The spring rolls were tender, juicy, and so flavorful! The butter that's made in house was 100% the best butter I've ever had, same goes for that lava cake and peanut butter ice cream! The amazing meal all while being nestled in the history of an NFL museum is so unique and makes for a great time! read more

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Meh. Middle of the road supper club food dressed up (not very well) as fine dining. I made reservations a few weeks out for our wedding anniversary. Arrived 27 minutes early, figuring we could sit at the bar and have a drink. Wrong. Their website says "Unwind with friends and family in the inviting Brunswick-style bar and lounge..." but the bar only has about 10 seats. All were occupied with people eating dinner at the bar. We were directed to go sit in the hotel hall outside to wait. That was one of the high points. The whole experience was just blah. Service was slow. The place was not busy - about 50 percent occupied I would guess. My wife's dirty martini arrived without an olive. There is a huge list of pricey wines by the bottle, but only maybe 5 reds by the glass. And after a wait, I was told the one I ordered was out. The French onion soup we ordered was pretty good. Steak was good, a small filet mignon. But - it was just plopped on a plate by itself. A grey piece of meat in the middle of a white plate by itself. For $47. No garnish, no effort to make it attractive. Sides were wrong, ordered twice-baked potato, almost got a regular baked potato. Overall, food was OK, just low effort at presentation and slow in coming. There's no dessert menu. Would have been nice to have a cup of coffee and a piece of cheesecake. It's not like they were looking to turn the table, took us two hours start to finish. Though I noted on the reservation it was our anniversary, that didn't get carried through. We don't need to be treated like royalty, but why ask if it's a special occasion if you're not going to acknowledge it? The check was wrong. I was charged for the glass of wine I didn't get. Had to wait again while that got fixed. The restrooms aren't in the restaurant - you have to leave and hike down the hotel hall to find one. It's just not the 4-star experience you would think from the billing and the big prices on the menu. Look elsewhere if you are looking for that fine dining experience. read more

Oh, where do I begin with this culinary train wreck? Our waitress, Stephanie, had the kind of "I hate my job" expression that could make a statue cry. She took our drink order and then vanished into the Bermuda Triangle of waitstaff for a solid 57 minutes. I half expected her to come back with a treasure map instead of our food. When she finally returned, she brought me a drink that was so far from my Hendricks and tonic, I could practically hear it laughing at my taste buds. I called her out on it, and she stormed off to the bar to have a heart-to-heart with her "friends." I didn't realize sending back a drink would turn me into public enemy number one! Sorry, Stephanie, but I didn't mean to ruin your social hour--my bad for wanting what I actually ordered! Now, let's move on to the food. We sat down at 7 PM, and by the time our dishes finally graced our table at 9 PM, I was ready to file a missing persons report. When the steaks finally arrived, they looked as bland and boring as a beige wall--dry, lifeless, and utterly uninspired. To top it off, the steak I ordered rare came out well done, a culinary crime I didn't think possible. It sat on the plate like it had given up on life, and as if that wasn't enough, my plate featured the neat touch of a broken bone, as if to remind me that even the cutlery had given up hope. And just when I thought it couldn't get worse, they completely forgot one of our food orders. Nothing like eating alone at a table meant for two--just me and my overcooked steak, having a very one-sided dinner conversation. To add insult to injury, the manager decided to come over and cut me off mid-rant, telling me I had to leave, as if my complaints were an affront to his establishment. After that delightful exchange, I waited another 20 minutes for the check, which felt like an eternity. In a surprising twist, Stephanie did redeem herself with what I can only describe as a kindergarten-level apology about how bad everything was. It was endearing, really, in a "I-have-no-idea-how-to-fix-this" kind of way. Two hours for mediocre, overpriced food that tasted like it had been prepared in a time machine set to the 1990s. The decor? Oh, it was a trip down memory lane--if that lane was lined with expired trends and bad decisions. This place clearly thinks its name is the greatest football coach of all time, but let's be real: it's more like the worst place of all time. If only they put as much effort into their service and food as they do into their ego, we might have been in for a real game-changer. But alas, I guess we'll just have to settle for a legendary disappointment instead! read more

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It's not the quality I would expect for the price point. This was a birthday dinner and there were four of us. Service was...meh?? Our server was very interested in up service and that's about it. It took a long time to get drinks, she barely checked in on us for anything and this was not a busy night. Steak was fine but I expected it to be and it definitely wasn't amazing. I felt very underwhelmed by the sides. They sounded so fantastic but fell so short. Overall this was not an amazing experience and I have been told. I have had better meals at places that were less than 1/2 the cost. It's very cool inside and they have a lot of memorabilia that is awesome to look through, but if you are coming here for the food and service...I suggest you eat elsewhere. At a little over $100 per person when all was said and done, this place is not worth the hype read more

food was very good! the steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, it was nicely fatty, and juicy, the desert was also very good. the service was very good, the waitress was very kind and made sure everything was going well. the ambiance was amazing, i loved looking at the packers posters. best steakhouse in appleton! read more

This place is kind of an overpriced fake fancy restaurant. It was fun to look at the football memorabilia, but the atmosphere felt like we were eating in a morgue. One of our steaks was ordered medium rare and was served well done and had to be sent back. Also, we ordered a classic Manhattan cocktail (rye, bitters, and sweet vermouth) and received a Wisconsin Old Fashioned with rye instead of brandy. How can this place not know how to make a basic Manhattan? Overall a disappointment at over $100/person. read more

Premium beef carries the day again! Ues; the appetizers include Shrimp Cocktaik and a tasty Onion & Artichoke Dip, the full bar offers a Chocolate Okkd Fashioned and a great Chocollate Martini, and many of the salad dressings are made inhouse - BUT the meat makes this place a winner. Tons of Lombardi photos and memorabilia adorn the dark-panelled walls. Service was exceptional and discreet from start to finish. Not cheap, but worrh every dime for speciaal occasions. read more

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Great steakhouse in the fun little "city" of Appleton. They have a good selection of appetizers, but we decided to stick with beef and sides on this visit. I had the 16 oz. 35 day dry aged Kansas City Strip (medium rare) and it was delicious. I also had the asparagus and mashed potatoes as a side and was happy as hell with my choice. Add in a couple cocktails and you will have yourself one good dining experience. read more

Good old fashioned steak house with supper club vibes. Great place for a steak and old fashioned with excellent service! Highly recommend trying if you're in the area. read more

We had a fabulous meal here to celebrate the birth of our baby. The staff is so friendly, the food was cooked perfectly, the prices were extremely reasonable for the quality. We are from Los Angeles and this was the best restaurant in Appleton we discovered by far! read more

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Steak was amazing and the lobster Mac was also super good! In terms of steakhouse the meat was kickass and sides were good no complaints plus the green-bay lore on the walls read more

Vince Lombardi's Steakhouse - 22oz Porterhouse Smoked Gouda & Truffle Lobster Mac - Steakhouses Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Lombardi's steakhouse benefits from its location greatly. Located in the very popular Hilton hotel in downtown Appleton Wisconsin, it provides business people and tourists with an upscale dining experience right there in the same place they are staying. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't great. I routinely come to the Appleton area for business, but believe it or not, I've never been to Lombardi's. I was really looking forward to our dinner because I am from Chicago... I love a good steakhouse. The prices they are charging at Lombardi's are pretty much in line with any upscale steakhouse in any major city, however the food just wasn't up to par. The manager and our food server were both very attentive, which is expected when you're paying almost $1000 for a meal for four people. I brought two customers and one coworker for dinner on a Thursday night, and despite the restaurant being empty when we arrived, it quickly filled up so a reservation was definitely needed. We started off with some appetizers. The Bang Bang shrimp were just OK. They should really get a hold of Bonefish Grill. It's a chain. Figure out how they make their Bang Bang shrimp and copy that recipe, because what we were served was pretty uninspired. Four average sized shrimp on a bed of coleslaw. We also ordered a wedge salad. It was fine. Nothing special. Lastly, our server recommended the Wagyu Cheesesteak Egg rolls. Lately, it seems restaurants slap the name Waygu on any piece of beef to justify a higher selling price. 10 years ago all of these places were saying their beef was all Black Angus. In 2024, it's Wagyu. Ridiculous. I'm thoroughly convinced none of these establishments are actually giving you Wagyu beef. The actual meat that was inside these egg rolls was bland and chewy. The appetizer itself seemed to be floating in a pool of grease. They gave us four pieces and we ate three. Not great. For my main course, I ordered the 10 ounce fillet mignon - which was $67 - and came with soup or salad. I opted for the lobster bisque, and again, it was fine. I've definitely had better. Now I like my fillet medium rare and quite honestly, despite the lackluster start of our meal, I really thought my steak was going to be dialed in. After all, this place gets great reviews. The atmosphere and decor are completely on point, and the service had been excellent. Sadly, my 10 ounce fillet was served medium, not medium rare. Now I'm out with clients for dinner and I'm not going to send food back unless it's absolutely terrible because the dinner is not about me, it's about my customers. I have no problem eating a steak that's medium. I'll even eat a fillet that's medium well as long as the meat itself is a quality piece of beef. Unfortunately for me, not only was my steak medium - it was also chewy and flavorless. I took a few bites and left the rest. The manager did come by and offer to make it right... but again, this dinner was not about me, so I politely declined. For our sides we got broccolini, some cheesy mashed potatoes, and some brussels sprouts. All of these were just OK. Again, nothing stood out. The meal wound up being a great success, because my customers had a great time, and that was the point of the outing. However, I have to be honest when reviewing the establishment I'm dining at, and Lombardi's just didn't deliver on the quality and taste of their food. The service was great. The price point on their wine list was very reasonable so we enjoyed a bottle of wine with the meal, but if you're going to invest this kind of money on a steak dinner, you should expect a lot more bang for your buck. read more

Get the Credit Card out Food is very good All Items are a extra charge Waiters are to the tea read more

Attended dinner her for my birthday with a group of 12 friends! Couldn't have went any worse! Staff was rude, food was not cooked correctly. Drinks were forgot and one of my friends food orders was never put in. When we tried to express our disappointments, we were rudely cut off and told we could leave, as we waited 20 minutes for the check, the staff went and got security and talked poorly about our table at the bar. Also spend over $1000 for dinner and when asked if I get anything for my birthday was told No, and later asked do I want a piece of cake after we had already been told to leave. Would never recommend this place! read more

Food was amazing and the service was exceptional. It was worth the price in my opinion. We will definitely be back.

A remarkable restaurant that we will surely return to in the near future. My husband and I both had steak and lobster which were grilled to perfection. The sides of maple brussels sprouts and loaded baked potato were also unbelievably delicious. For any of you memorabilia fans we thoroughly enjoyed looking at the collection especially ones sent from four presidents!!! Our server last night knew the menu well and was very attentive. read more

Best steak in the valley !!!Au Poivre sauce was to die for. Jumbo crab cakes were killer. This place is one of the best in the state . read more

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Absolutely a great dinner and a great value for price. What a cool tradition go to Koch did you want a burrito?

Great atmosphere. I made the mistake of ordering veal in a steak venue which was horribly over sauced and not pounded before cooking.

Just had dinner here with clients. Lombardi memorabilia everywhere. Great service. Good wine list. Excellent steaks. Top it off with the visiting team walking by while you eat desert. Pretty damn good pregaming!! read more

Fabulous food wonderful service Very interesting Packer memorable items on display Steaks awesome read more

Tuna tartar is awful. My steak was salty & chewy. Save yourself time and money - & go to "Rye" across the street. Hands-down, a better restaurant. read more

Very good food enjoyed the pan fried walleye and she enjoyed her petite filet wish wasn't so pricey so we could come back more. But nice venue read more

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Nothing is the same about Lombardi's. Prior to Covid we frequented this restaurant often. We always bragged about how consistent and amazing Lombardi's steaks and everything else was. This is absolutely no longer the case. Lots of Covid excuses and when questioned about types of meat cuts and not serving onion rings and hollandaise sauce with the steaks all we got were a bunch of lies. The wait staff is no longer those who we became friends with through the years. So disappointed! read more

Wonderful restaurant! Highly knowledgeable and professional staff Terrific service. Oh, and food that is out of this world! Subtle flavors throughout the meal. Truly an eating experience where every bite is worth savoring. A fine dining experience that I recommend highly. read more

Best steak house in town. It's no wonder NFL teams say and dine here when they play the Packers. You can't go wrong here except by maybe putting your bank account in the red. The sides are heavenly--mashed potatoes stand out. read more

I don't normally comment on decor, but you sorta have to at Lombardi's. The whole place is covered with Packers and Lombardi memorabilia which honestly makes the whole place kinda dark and drab. Obviously if you're not a Packer fan it all just looks somewhat tacky, especially for what is trying to be a higher end steakhouse. My group and I shared appetizers including the bruschetta, fried calamari, and risotto cakes. The bruschetta was very fresh and quite good. I'd never had risotto cakes before; these seemed ok, but I wouldn't necessarily get them again. Had an interesting texture but not the strongest of flavors. The fried calamari was superb though, probably the highlight of the meal. Cooked to perfection, crispy and not oily, the calamari also came with a delicious lemon aioli. Absolutely recommend the fried calamari. The whole table had steaks for dinner. And the whole table said their steaks were overcooked a bit. Not bad enough to send the steaks back, but everyone noticed the steaks were overcooked. I actually don't mind my steaks slightly overcooked (rather over than under), but I had asked for the blue cheese crusting on mine. I fully expected just some dashes of blue cheese on top to add a bit of flavor, but no, it was as if a massive wedge of cheese had been crumbled and then whisked to a semi-liquid state. The steak was completely covered in a thick layer of blue cheese which was just so overwhelming. I scraped off 99% of it. We had a number of sides - mashed potatoes, mushrooms, etc. They were all ok, nothing worth remembering though. Overall, don't go in with high expectations. read more

Oh boy. If you're ever in packer country, this is one of the only decent places to try around here. Lambardi's is an awesome steakhouse. Old school steak joint with plenty of lambardi memorabilia. Start with the shrimp cocktail and the caesar salad. Then gotta try the Porter house steak. Wow. All that. Simple, juicy, beautiful. Others at the table had the cheese burger, chopped steak, and strip steak. No complaints. Also try the cheddar mashed potatoes. If you're in the area, this is a must try. read more

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Service was fantastic but thats because we were one of 3 tables in a large place. I started with a wedge - HUGE portion and in house made blue cheese was probably the highlight of my meal. My steak was good but to be honest for the cost - there are much better options. I would not hurry back although it was cool to see all the pack memorabilia, Meh - just ok. read more

Vince Lombardi's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Debbie, our waitress, was great! Except for the asparagus, our food was exceptional. Nice ambience. All in all a very nice evening.

We came for our 10 year anniversary and we were not disappointed. It is pretty pricey but it was the best New York Strip I've had! Ben was our server and he was the best, very knowledgeable and came around as needed and didn't hover. It wasn't very busy when we went in at opening time which was weird at first but actually kind of nice. We will definitely be returning! read more

Delicious Lobster & Rib Eye, Great Service, Nice atmosphere -Packers football themed -We will be back! The bacon wrapped scallops were so yum. Very expensive. read more

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Loved my meal here! Sat at the bar and the service was fantastic! Started with a delicious roasted beet salad, dressing on the side. The house bread was fantastic; Little variety of breads with whipped butter. The salmon fillet over spinach was cooked to absolute perfection. Also ordered the roasted sweet potato for two... It could have feed three! Very good but I was stuffed so took it go. This establishment was fantastic! read more

Vince Lombardi's Steakhouse - Delicious microbrew! - Steakhouses Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Very disappointed. Ashley the bartender was horrible. Curtis the manager was not attentive to the issues. After buying a $75 bottle of wine you would think they would be more attentive to the customer. Even on the way out. Nothing from either. Poor experience read more

Out of my price range after looking through the menu, ended up at Culver's which is always good

OMG.....Eat here. Fine dining with an exceptional experience. The food is always amazing and the service is top notch. You will not have a bad meal. Go enjoy an amazing night with friends along with family style sides, steaks, and good drinks! read more

Service was very good, and the atmosphere was very nice and had the classic steakhouse vibe. That's about where the positives end. Ordered a 50 dollar steak medium rare, and it came out at well done. Everyone in our party had overcooked steaks as well. On top of that they had little to no seasoning, which I don't mind if they are cooked well, but they weren't. Sides are extra, and those weren't great either. French onion soup comes in a large onion, but it's not cooked or meant to be eaten,and the soup was lukewarm at best. Unfortunately the food just doesn't live up to the atmosphere or the price. read more

It's an okay place. The bartenders are better than the servers. Not sure why. Food was okay. Tuna tartare sucked.