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The Noble Lion

Restaurant Bar American restaurant European restaurant

One of the Top rated American restaurants in Victoria


Address

7940 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386, United States

Website

www.thenoblelion.com

Contact

+1 952-855-1008

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (305 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 4 to 8 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 4 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 4 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 4 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 4 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (17) table (12) menu (12) good (10) experience (8) reservation (7) drinks (7) delicious (6) staff (6) time (6)
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  • 5/5 Stephanie H. 1 year ago on Google • 34 reviews
    The Lions Den has a great atmosphere. Food and drink are delicious and the Roasted Cauliflower soup is a must try!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Diane H. 1 year ago on Google
    This one star is not for the waitstaff, they were amazing. It is not for the food. The scallops were delicious and other food items were very good. The one star is for the owner. He was rude to us. We knew we needed a reservation, but stopped by on the chance we might get in. Instead of thanking us for coming in, he stated the was no way we were getting inside. The waitress had already given us our options. We chose to eat outside even though it was chilly. Not once did the owner stop by our table asking how our meal was. He walked by several times with a scowl on his face. He never acknowledged us. Very disappointed customer from Lincoln Nebraska. Do better.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily H. 5 years ago on Google • 230 reviews
    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
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve M. 1 year ago on Google • 116 reviews
    This place has been cemented in our list as a favorite. A must see. The flavor of the food and drinks was incredible. Even down to the curry ketchup! The staff was friendly and welcoming. While the prices are high, the quality and portions match. The atmosphere is so much more down to earth, though. Can't wait to visit again!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben R. 1 year ago on Google • 76 reviews
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany G. 8 months ago on Google • 193 reviews
    It's such a unique place. The food was fantastic & great service. It's nice having a higher quality restaurant in the area to grab a meal without driving into Minneapolis. I'm definitely looking forward to the next visit & checking out the Lions Den.

  • 5/5 Jarrod R. 2 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RPM-BR M. 1 year ago on Google • 19 reviews
    5 STARS anytime of day!!!! THE NOBLE LION!!! The name and the logo are already top of the line and so is the food, drinks (Old Fashioned), dessert, just about everything on their menu im sure..and NO annoying TV!!! Yeeees!!! Can not wait to go back to try the rest, met the owner as well, very nice guy, very nice European decor and the attention to detail!! even the bathroom is very nice and clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chad B. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic experience for my wife and I. Staff was awesome, food was great and such a great environment for dinner and cocktails! The speak easy is a total bonus and a must try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 L 2 years ago on Google
    The menu is pretty limited and no one was wearing masks. The risotto was undercooked and a little gelatinous. You’ll have to order a few dishes to construct a meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John M. 3 months ago on Google • 101 reviews New
    Our 15th+ time here, we brought friends with for their first time. My friends travel the world and said the food has to be in their top 5 best and the filet was wonderful. We had a variety of everything and I agree food, service and atmosphere is always 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Mat F. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    If you like Manhattans or old fashions, this place has the best I've ever had. You have got to go and try them. The bartender Zach was incredible, had a good evening with friends and had a few drinks. Will definitely be back

  • 1/5 Ari A. 1 year ago on Google
    HORRIBLE BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE. I was extremely disappointed after my reservation and dinner at Noble Lion. I had made the reservation to celebrate my birthday and a recent promotion with my career. I had a pleasant experience with the young bartender who attended to me and my partner as we waited for our table to be ready. He assisted us with a round of drinks and an appetizer. When our table was ready we were rushed to make space at the bar which was not done so in a hospitable manner. We sat at our table and I let our waitress know it was my birthday and we were celebrating and she did not acknowledge this comment as she seemed visibly upset we closed out our tab with the bartender. Our waitress hardly checked on us throughout the night and did not ask us if our food was okay. Our food was NOT okay, the steak was cooked so well done it was a hockey puck despite asking for it medium. The burger I ordered medium well was bloody and the bun was soggy beyond point of it being edible. The food was honestly not good at all. We were the youngest patrons in the establishment and felt we were treated as if we did not have money to spend. Our server attended to the other tables 3-4 times checking in on drinks, food, etc. while we only saw her when she took our orders and brought our tab. The server did not even offer dessert or if I would like to look at the dessert menu. Given we were only there to celebrate my birthday, this was yet another disappointing part of the evening. Ended up going to 6Smith to celebrate and they even had complimentary birthday decor upon arrival!

  • 5/5 Andrew N. 3 years ago on Google
    Easily the best food in Victoria and likely a good distance surrounding it. It’s a little bit pricier but worth every dollar. Great selection of specialty cocktails. I had the best burger I can remember having in the past 5 years. Clean and friendly service. Nice front and side patios for outdoor dining.

  • 5/5 Sammy S. 7 months ago on Google
    I had the greatest experience here. Our server Kailee was constantly at our table exactly when we needed her and had great recommendations for us. The food was top tier and the drinks were delightful. Absolutely recommend!

  • 3/5 Susan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Stuffy, space. Snooty staff, overpriced food, for mediocre fatty tasting dishes. Definitely needs a revamp on pricing. Our server was rushed. It wasn't too busy for grough staff. Descriptions need to be worked over again to fit the clientele. People travel far & wide for food here. We sat next to a couple who had traveled all the way from Maple Grove for the food & walked away thinking I could have gotten this in my own town without the high price. We agree.

  • 5/5 Jacob K. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place in Victoria. Server staff is great, food is great everytime! Bartender was slow last time... making one drink at a time...25mins.

  • 4/5 C B. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good! The German dish that I have no idea how to pronounce was interesting!

  • 5/5 Jada M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is absolutely the best! We live close so we go often for dinner and/or just drinks and apps. The craft cocktails are amazing! Some of my favorite I’ve ever had, they can also make anything you want just ask! The food is absolutely delicious and so consistent, which I have found rare in other places. The menu is limited but something for everyone. The service is friendly and inviting, which is difficult in these times. Do not miss this amazing spot

  • 5/5 Oliver R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing menu with a great variety of vegetarian wife. Plenty of fish options. The Mediterranean chicken was great very rich and buttery flavor. Some of the juicest chicken I've ever had. Our server did an exceptional job. She gave exactly the right amount for attentiveness and did an awesome job of explaining some of the food items on the menu.

  • 5/5 Brynna F. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite restaurants! The food is amazing, the service is top notch, and it keeps my family and I coming back! I’ve tried many different things on their menu, and all of them are delicious. I’d recommend the mussels, halibut, either of the steak entrees, or the scallops. Honestly you can’t go wrong! And save room for dessert because they are all fabulous! One of the best places around!

  • 3/5 simo0381 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered a medium steak and it was beyond well done. Told the waitress and she agreed, but there was no attempt to make up for it. Told her I didn’t want a new one, but it wasn’t very good. Everything else was good. Mussels were delicious. Halibut was also overcooked, both entrees were dry. Sauces and flavors very good.

  • 3/5 Jean H. 2 years ago on Google
    We really had a great dining experience here. The food was interesting and delicious and wait staff friendly and reasonably attentive. The whole experience though was marred when, after paying our bill and lingering for a few minutes, the hostess came up to us and literally said “someone else needs this table and you need to leave now.” We were there for two hours (and we hadn’t been forewarned of a time limit) but we understand the need for restaurants in this stressed covid period to turn tables, but there is really a better more professional way to achieve the same result—such “sorry to bother you, but we are having a very busy night and we have some folks who have been waiting a while for your table. Would it be any trouble to move to the bar?” We would have said, no problem and left immediately with memories of a wonderful evening.

  • 3/5 Matt J. 2 years ago on Google
    I fell in love with this place on my first visit. I was extremely excited to have high quality food nearby. My second trip was disappointing... The food wasn't as good and the menu was unchanged (spring to fall). For a small establishment, they should offer more seasonal offerings and a menu that excites patrons, new and returning.

  • 5/5 Ryan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic drink menu, comforting food that never disappoints, and excellent service. What more could you ask for?

  • 5/5 Alida C. 2 years ago on Google
    I am in town from LA due to a family emergency and this if the FIRST chance in days I’ve had to take care of myself. I’m not from this area, and from the moment I drove in to this quaint area, I’ve felt a sense of comfort. A very friendly hostess got me settled in and was attentive throughout my meal. The most lovely and intelligent server, Leslie, guided me through the menu-she was the perfect blend of finessed and casual. She had great insights of the area and was a breath of fresh air. The clientele was wildly welcoming-often starting up conversation with me and solidifying the heart of MN Nice. I had quite the feast and left feeling thankful to have stumbled upon this experience. Thank you!

  • 2/5 Katie M. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I'm sure the food is probably amazing bit unfortunately my partner and I didn't get to experience it. We were told when we arrived (admittedly early for our reservation) that the people sitting at our reserved table had about half an hour left and our table would be ready. Understandable, so we left and hung out for half an hour. When we came back, we were told the table was finishing up and we could wait at the bar. Understandable, so we sat at the bar. About 10-15 minutes later we were informed that the people sitting at our table were ordering more food so unfortunately we could either wait for them to finish or "keep our reservation" (their words) at the bar. Disappointed because we didn't get dressed up for a nice date night only to sit elbow to elbow with other patrons unable to make eye contact with each other. If that had been what we signed up for, sure. If that is how things work at this restaurant I'll accept that and change my review but nowhere did they say that when we booked our reservation that we could ONLY sit at one particular table. We paid our bar tab and left because at that point we felt sort of passed over and insignificant. I understand that businesses can operate however they choose but this was just a very underwhelming experience from a place that we had heard such good things about.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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