The Noble Lion

Had dinner with a couple friends. First time for me to the Noble Lion and to the Lions Den after. Not saying I wouldn’t come back or recommend a friend to try it, however it would come with caveats. The most notable being that they serve their cocktails on normal pieces of ice. That was surprising given the price and atmosphere. An old fashioned or any drink for that matter that should come on a cube after 4-5 sips is ruined without a block of ice. Certain drinks call for flake or crushed ice - I understand that, but for an old fashioned to be served at $14 not on a cube of ice, that is disappointing. If that corner is being cut, what others are being cut that we can’t see ? Blood Orange Manhattan was good. At the Lions Den after dinner, they actually did offer a cube if you asked, but they had to go carve it out of a block and it was an additional al $2! $16 for an old fashioned now with a cube as it is intended to be served. Went with a gin & tonic. Minnesota Ice offers great options for both consumers and restaurant owners to have fancy ice. Silly.

My kids and I loved the Noble lion. Bar tender was super friendly. Loved the French onion soup .

Food and service were great. The owner was oddly incredibly rude to our table…we won’t be back. We did nothing to him, he was annoyed that we didn’t order more food. There were full tables open…he should be grateful for the customers. We ordered expensive drinks and several food items to share. It was odd and uncomfortable when he stopped by our table. We left quickly as the irritated proprietor stifled our desire for dessert.

Excellent spot for Victoria. We enjoyed our meal. For the price we thought the service was going to be more of a downtown experience, but our server was very attentive. We would recommend the Blood Orange Manhattan, Steak Au Poivre, and the Burrata. The Manhattan was well balanced, the green peppercorn cognac sauce on the steak was exactly what you would expect (AMAZING), and the burrata was delicious (though slightly over-seasoned with finishing salt). The burger was good not great - would not recommend. Seemed like the beef was overworked causing the patty to be a little tough. Next time we go we hope to try the fish. Thank you for the great night out! We spent $70/person after tip.

A Noble review. The Noble Lion and it’s staff take great care and attention to detail with everything they do. With a creative menu that changes seasonally, there is usually always something new to try. - Cocktail favorites: Blood Orange Manhattan, J & L Cocktail, Raspberry Mule - Small plate favorites: Gouda Curds, Noble Wings, Grilled Caesar Salad - Medium plate favorites: Buffalo Shrimp, Scallops and Bacon, Calamari - Large plate favorites: Pan Seared Halibut, French Onion Burger, Duck & Scallops (pictured) - Dessert favorites: Creme Brulee, Carrot Cake I would recommend making a reservation ahead of time as it tends to fill up pretty quick.

Everything was top-notch for a special occasion dinner for my wife and myself (anniversary) We ordered baked brie, it was so creamy and delicious and paired well with the fruit compout and crackers it came with. I ordered a 10oz ribeye medium rare that was cooked to perfection and drizzled with the most amazing peppercorn sauce. My wife ordered Winter Bucatini (no added protein), and she said her dish was phenomenal as well. We finished the dinner with sticky toffee toast, and it was so devine. Our server was very friendly and attentive and made for a memorable evening. Thank you so much, we will most definitely be returning sometime soon

Burgers are great, fries are perfect and the Caesar salad w chicken was awesome (homemade dressing). We will definitely be back to try other items!

Everything about this place was fantastic. We had the Jagerschnitzel and the steak au poivre which was phenomenal. The sear and seasoning on the ribeye was spot on and a perfect medium rare. Finished with creme brulee and the toasted toffee, both were great but that toasted toffee was incredible. The waitress was prompt and delightful. Will definitely be back.

The Lion's Den is decked out for the holidays, it looks amazing. The bar staff and the bar manager Zac are warm and welcoming. If you stop in for a just a drink want dinner as well you will be made to feel welcome and will want to come back for sure. Fun atmosphere. Love the Noble Lion and The Den.

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.

Great little place in Victoria. The alley seating feels super nice. The food was excellent. We had the grilled asparagus and they were delicious. We opted for burgers and they were great. I had the Blue Burger and the French Onion burger. Their cocktails were pretty good too. What I would like to bring up is the Service. Staff were super attentive and accommodating. But! I wanted to give extra kudos to the host gal. We had a reservation for outside seating but I did catch the disclaimer while reserving that in case of bad weather we wouldn't have a guaranteed seating inside. We decided to proactively move inside but the host told us, after asking if anything was wrong with our table, that they didn't have any available seating at the moment but that we could sit at the bar if we chose to. I went to talk to my party and we chose we'd move in to the bar in a few minutes. Just a minute later the host came outside to let us know a table had just opened up and if we were interested in getting it. So that was nice. For dessert we had a Crème Brûlée and it was fantastic. Drinks: we had wine, a Signature Old Fashioned and an N/A Guinness. Pricing was a tad on the higher end for other food items like steak and fish, but if they are as good as the burgers were, I would say their price is well worth it. Will definitely go back. it's nice, cozy, and the service was great.

Great food! Awesome bar and bartenders. Location is good and the outdoor patio is a amazing in the summer.

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

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!

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...

Nice smaller place good seating yummy burgers Lots of toppings and hot fries available for bar and restaurant seats come here to get your fill totally.

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.

This review is really meant to provide feedback to what could be a great restaurant. We have eaten here several times at both the restaurant and the pub. Tonight, we were at the pub. Food was good and the service was great. Two salads, a soup, an appetizer, a side, and two drinks. We asked for another piece of bread and were brought one half a piece. Bill comes and they charged $2 for that 1/2 piece of bread that we thought was a courtesy. I also asked what the "non-cash" $2.40 charge was on the bill and we were told it was because we used a credit card. The bill was $89 without a tip and we were charged extra for not paying cash. Do you expect people to pay cash for $100+ meal? It is not the $4.40 extra we were charged. The point is that almost no restaurant as nice as this one would charge either of these fees. We like driving out to Victoria and The Noble Lion's food and service, but suggest you avoid leaving a negative impression by building the cost of 1/2 a piece of bread and credit card fees into the meal.

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!!!

I've been here twice. Both times the food and drinks were fine, but the consensus of the group: disappointing given the price. The patio was cramped. I think I was closer to the next table than my own group, which made it difficult to enjoy. The server was friendly but she seemed overworked. We had to ask for drinks multiple times. I really wanted to like this place. The area needs more high quality dining experiences. This wasn't it. My advice: up your game, give diners an amazing experience, don't just go through the motions. Or drop your price s and become a reasonable cafe.

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!

Food and service excellent. One of our favorite restaurants in the area. We have brought family and friends to the restaurant on multiple occasions. Always a great experience.

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

Always a great place to enjoy a nice app or dinner! Great atmosphere! The bar is a great place to enjoy a crisp glass of wine.

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.

Food and service were great! Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious! Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We had a really nice experience. My only complaint (minor) is that the chairs are not really very comfortable.

Absolutely adore this location & the quaint + pub-like building TNL resides in. From booths to 'steak house' menus, I was very impressed aesthetically! While the prices were high, portions were average enough w/ unique menu options to choose from! While I wouldn't necessarily plan my next date here, I'd be willing to go back and order new items (simply to see if some is better than the rest)! I wasn't *in love* with the food, much less my meal of choice, but I wasn't in-hate either. I had a subpar experience here all in all, but I think it's worth a shot, especially for locals in the area. The most popular entree of the night (by looking at the room) was Steak Au Poivre -- which I was less than excited about. Next time, I'd for sure check other items off the menu!

We ate at the Noble Lion last night and we both had incredible food.. Sounds simple but finding a place that has great food and service seems to becoming harder to do. Summer pasta with clams was amazing and I had massive Bacon Cheeseburger.. I recommend booking a table as they were busy..

SUCH a nice spot in Victoria. The menu is super nice, both food and drinks. If you need a special date out, this is the place to do it. I had the halibut and it was super flavorful. Good sized portion as well! As for a drink, my spicy margarita was just right - SO happy about it.

Delightful. Unassuming, good food, nice chill playlist. Everything you want on a gloomy day for a late lunch. I'm sure it is great anytime but the vibe that day was perfection

a nice little restaurant in Victoria that we have been to several times and enjoyed it. pleasant atmosphere, great wait staff, good food! yesterday we (4 of us) were all disappointed in our food. appetizers: calamari= meh, not crispy and bland; burrata presentation not impressive or flavorful. entrees: halibut at $38 was overdone and dry but the sauce was good; hamburger (ordered pink) came out very overcooked; steak aupoive, also $38, was so over medium rare it was sent back. the remade version was better but did not seem like a rib eye, quite dense and not juicey.

The service was on point, food was delicious and worth going back for seconds, not 100% sure if the aim is English or French or just... European, but the ambiance was enjoyable regardless. The Roasted Cauliflower Soup may not sound overly exciting, but I daydream about it occasionally - please keep it around until I can make it back!! The space is not huge, so I would recommend for small parties only (2-4 is great, 6 max). Great date or double date spot. Looking forward to our next dinner at The Noble Lion!

Very attentive and cheerful service made it a pleasure to eat here. I had Noble salad, loved their special vinagrette always great. I had the seared salmon with dill sauce and seasonal veggies. Very good. I wrapped up with the Pumpkin mousse, the perfect ending.

The place is very well decorated but the value isn't there. The drinks are great, but the food falls a little flat. The mussels are great but the croutons with the grilled Caesar were just stale and chewy rather than toasted. The chicken was a very small portion for well over $20. It was also dry and the mashed potatoes didn't taste much like fennel. They were also overworked and gloopy- similar to dehydrated boxed mashed potatoes. The bacon scallops were great- if a little over salted. Overall. I was really not impressed for the hype and the price tag. Service was excellent but trying to call for a reservation got us a rude response twice. I'd give this place another shot- hopefully they were just having a bad day.

It was ok. The service was great, but the drinks came out painfully slow and the food was disappointing. Like it was fine, but not memorable. I had the French onion burger and it was dry and flavorless and my partner had a pasta that was boring and average at best. The place was busy but they were able to sit us outside right away and others on the patio seemed to be regulars, so they must be doing something's right. If I went back, I'd choose to sit at the bar for faster drink service and probably stick to wine and frits.

Outstanding service, food and ambiance. Small menu and everything is good. My favorite is their scallops, bacon and creamed corn dish. The risotto is consistently excellent as well.

Went to Noble Lion for Valentine's Day this year and had a wonderful time. Atmosphere was warm and cozy, and the food was very yummy! I got the jagerschnitzel (which is massive and well seasoned). Our server was very kind and did not rush us even though we were out to dinner on one of the busiest nights of the year. I Recommend coming here if you are looking for a quaint date night spot.

My wife and I dropped in on a Sunday afternoon for happy hour and dinner. Glad we did. Beautiful decor, I ordered an old fashioned and it was delicious - better than any I've had previously. Combined rye, whiskey and Irish whiskey and a perfect orange zest. Calamari was tasty, as was my baked halibut and risotto with mushrooms. My wife's crab cakes were good also - plenty of crab. We'll definitely go back - it's an easy drive west of town - just past the MN arboretum.

The Noble Lion is a charming bistro in the heart of this growing town. The atmosphere at the Noble Lion (not sure how it got its name) is warm and inviting. And it's a welcome addition to the growing town of Victoria. We enjoyed a delightful glass of house wine and then settled in for dinner The menu is intriguing and they offer small and large plates that meet almost anyone's hunger pangs. We started with the Frites, which are served with three types of dips. They were hot and crisp, but the tiny bits and pieces at the bottom of the serving bowl made it possible to grab with our fingers. We all had the Noble Salad, a simple dish of butter lettuce with a thin coating of the house vinaigrette. The Lake Superior Fish Cakes, served with some greens and a tasty aioli were excellent. The mussels were plentiful, but small, and the juice was overly salty. The toasted bread that arrived with the dish served its purpose by soaking up the juices. Finally, we all shared the creme brulee, which had just the right amount of crunch and was not too sweet. All in all, the Noble Lion is an excellent choice for a good meal with friends or family.

I have never done a review but felt I needed to in regards to my dining experience last night. First off I have never been to the Noble Lion so I was excited to try it..... The restaurant is quaint but VERY loud and the seating is crowded and chairs are uncomfortable. We were seated and given 2 glasses of Luke warm tap water and a dirty pitcher to fill our glasses as we wanted. We finally got our drink order 10 minutes after ordering them. Now to the food.... First we had The Gouda cheese curds 8 small cubes for $12.00.... They were ok but go to Axels in Chanhassen for great curds. We ordered the bread for $2.00. This was one of our favorite things, nothing to rave about but was something to eat. The risotto not terrible but not good. The mushrooms on my filet were delicious, to bad the filet was not. To be perfectly honest my filet was odd shaped and ribboned in fat do not recommend this at al. The asparagus that came with the filet was way undercooked and tasted bland. I like steak sauce and I know if the steak is high end I should not need it.... With this steak I Definitely needed it and I was told they do not carry any steak sauces.... They ray of sunshine , The key lime pudding dessert. This might be Because I was still hungry. Although this was good it did not compare to Wildfires Key Lime pie. I wish I had better things to say but I do not.

Super friendly local biz with excellent food and drink. We love the Lion! Faves include peppercorn steak, schnitzel, etc.

Great food great service clean restroom No pressure to leave visiting with out of town relative. Made for a very delightful evening

I admittedly tried a curious array of items. Fried cauliflower (when done right, one of my new favorite items), Gouda curds and a creamed corn. The corn was outstanding, cauliflower fell flat and the Gouda curds would have been better if they had a better batter. At $1.25 a Gouda bite with lackluster flare, I'd spend my money on something more flavorful next time. I have been spoiled with delicious versions of buffalo cauliflower in Minneapolis and typically love it. In this case the batter was bland and the dipping sauce was uninspired. The corn however was fresh and flavorful!! Service attentive. Maybe it's because I'm in Victoria that the food tended on the bland side?

YUM. Nobel Lion is a GREAT addition to the southwest side. Great menu and lots of great options to choose from. Highly recommend the scallops and Halibut. Will definitely be going back. They have a great patio, great cocktails and great ambiance! The blood orange manhattan is AMAZING. Pro-tip: Happy Hour. Tues-Friday and Sunday from 4-6pm

Great food and ambience. Nice work! Oysters and gouda curds followed by french onion burger. Yum!

Best food and drinks. Love the atmosphere and location. Great date place If you visit try the old fashion, oysters or the chicken wings

Underwhelmed. Food was not what ordered. Medium = rare apparently. Service was good. Food, terrible.

Over two hour wait, lots of the food was gone. Waitress did not let us know menu items were gone until we started ordering and asked for items. Food was bland. Drinks were empty and had to ask for another round. When brought up to manager he placed blame on everyone else and did not take ownership The place is nice and heard food was good but this experience will make me never go back

Outstanding! The beautiful ambiance of the Noble Lion makes it a go-to restaurant in downtown Victoria. We started with the scallops & bacon. My husband had the Steak au Poivre and I had the Beef Bourguignon. All were excellent!! Highly recommend.

The food was ok. Definitely overpriced. i could think of some other places to spend my money.

My boyfriend and I love the Noble Lion. It's our favorite place to go when we want to have a cozy romantic meal. Their onion burgers are amazing. The Scallops and bacon is amazing. The stew I had tasted so good. I don't see it on the menu for this spring. I hope it comes back.

I went on TripAdvisor and basically said I don't know what all the fuss is about, the halibut I ordered was tasteless and boring, our server didn't pay attention to detail.., we get our appetizers but not everyone had a plate to eat it on.., so we had to FIND someone to bring us some, our meal came we needed knives she left and never brought our knives so we again get up to FIND someone to bring us some. It's very noisy you can't have a normal voice conversation- it seemed either they understaffed Or undertrained. I hate wasting money ! The Noble Lion isn't NOBLE! Maybe in time they will be

Great food, drinks, and character - The Noble Lion is well worth checking out! We stopped by a few weeks after opening for an anniversary dinner. It was a nice night so we sat outside on the newly decorated patio/alley. The owner sat us and the wait staff brought out some menus and water. The Noble Lion really did a great job overall, with fine attention to detail you just won't get at other places. For example, I kind of get obsessed about "the perfect drinking glass". The Noble Lion brought out water glasses for us that were just perfect in your hand, they begged you to take a big swig, felt heavy, and were beautiful to look at. Then I ordered a draft beer, to find that they offer each draft beer in its namesake glassware. Now, this is standard practice at legitimate European pubs, but to find that detail at a place like this I was not expecting! The food was all excellent. We ordered the charcuterie board ($16), rib-eye steak with fries ($28), creme brulee ($6), and chocolate and raspberry flour-less cake ($7). The steak was definitely a highlight, cooked perfectly medium rare (as requested), with actual good fries that were crisp but still moist and not over salted. For me, creme brulee is one of my favorites and they hit it right home with that dessert. Overall, the menu is small but has something for everyone and what they do have is all excellent. Since they are new, expect them to be switching it up frequently until they hone in on exactly what will stick around. The interior is quite classy, with black leather, marble, and an upscale feel that you aren't going to find anywhere else this far west of 494. I really like the theme that they went with, it is modern with a throwback to European architecture and style. Overall, I'd say that Chef Marc Huebner killed it and no doubt will be successful with this spot.

I walked in having really high hopes with this restaurant, but walked out with a terrible impression after a run-in with the owner. The night started really well with some great cocktails and appetizers. We had a great server who made some great suggestions for us. There were four of us out that night (my mom, sister, my cousin, and I) for a "ladies night." We put our food orders in and my mom had ordered the halibut. Unfortunately there was a confusion in the ordering and the wrong dish came out for for my mom. The halibut finally came out to my mom (as most of us had already finished our entrees). The halibut was terrible- really tough and not pan seared at all. My mom told our server that and she took the meal away and offered to comp it. That was great, but then the owner came over and aggressively asked us why we didn't like his halibut. The whole exchange with this man was incredibly aggressive and defensive. We felt like teenagers being reprimanded for not liking his dish. They later told us that halibut wasn't in season and it wasn't fresh. Then why would you still have it on your menu? Although they took it off the bill I feel like the whole exchange could have been handled better. The owner basically could have avoided this whole situation by never coming over to our table in the first place. I had such a terrible taste in my mouth after leaving this restaurant. The whole experience was aggressive and terrible. We will not be returning.

I love the decor. Classy. I ordered risotto with side of shrimp. The risotto was described as having mushrooms and asparagus. I didn't see them. The risotto was like mushy oatmeal. Three small shrimp for the side. Very disappointed. I saw the sign across the patio for their other bar. Wow!!! Small and dark. Cozy. Beautiful pictures on walls. I will go to that bar sometime just for the feeling it gives (and order something different).

My wife and I love this place! The food here isn't cheap, but I've been here six or seven times and every time the prices were justified by the exceptional flavors, freshness and great service. It's a great place to go for a unique selection of food that is a step outside your traditional American fare.

We visit this place often as it has a great ambiance, great food and very friendly service. It's small so make sure you make reservations in advance (even harder now in COVID times). The old fashioned here is superb!