Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

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   Angela

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Friendly greeting but confusion about reservation and table delayed seating. Wait staff seemed overwhelmed and frenzied throughout service. Steak and salmon well cooked, but chicken was very dry. Overall presentation of food was lovely. Bar service was very, very slow. We always give a restaurant a 2nd and even 3rd try, but for the money, this experience was very underwhelming. I hope our next visit is better.
   

   Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded today

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the steak, salmon, and the presentation of your meal. However, we're sorry to hear that the service didn’t meet your expectations, and that your chicken was dry and the bar service was slow. We truly appreciate your understanding in giving us another chance, and we will definitely work on improving these areas for your next visit. Due to the college town and season help support staff tends to slim down. We are continuously working on improving these areas. We hope your next experience is much better, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!
   

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   Donald

   Philadelphia

   14 reviews

   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Appetizers were excellent. Main course was good. Dessert was mediocre.
   

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   ron

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great decor, good food..... service good but not superb. Wait staff was friendly but not attentive. No salt/pepper on table--I guess chef thought the food was seasoned enough. Would have asked for salt/pepper but wait staff never came back after food was served. Cocktails were outstanding.
   

   Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the decor and the cocktails. We also appreciate your comments about the food. However, we're sorry that the service didn’t meet your expectations and that the wait staff wasn’t as attentive as it should have been. We will definitely look into ensuring that salt and pepper are available and that staff is more present throughout the meal. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a more polished experience during your next visit!
   

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   KGZee

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We were excited to go to the Nittany Lion Inn with another couple for the first time since they reopened a few months ago. Our server, Timothy, was professional and courteous. The food was pricey and a solid B. When it was time to receive the check, we asked to have the bill divided, and our server said, “That isn’t our policy, but since it’s not busy tonight, I can probably do that for you.” Having lived in this college town for most of my life, this is the first place we’ve been to that doesn’t have that “policy.” And, as we were preparing to leave, another server tossed a cleaning rag onto a table near us as she was walking by—a toss of about 8 feet. We found this peculiar in a restaurant that purports to be “upscale.”
   

   Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that Timothy provided professional and courteous service, and we appreciate your feedback on the food. However, we apologize for the confusion regarding the bill and the interaction with the cleaning rag. We understand how those moments could be surprising, especially at a place that aims to provide an upscale experience. We’ll certainly address these concerns with our team to ensure we’re maintaining the level of service and professionalism that our guests expect. We hope to welcome you back for a more seamless experience next time!
   

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   Mike

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Abbie was excellent and the hostess Lisa absolutely awesome!
   

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   Jerry

   Cleveland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Great service. Expensive but commensurate with the quality. This was our first time back since the remodeling. We were impressed.
   

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   Gary

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a lovely evening despite the limited staff on hand. Staff that was there was very attentive and apologetic. The food was Excellent. It was creatively prepared and nicely plated. We would definitely plan on going there again.
   

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   Jon

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I emailed the restaurant about one of us having celiac and Richie the chef replied that he would take care of us. Once at the restaurant, our waiter Ryan confirmed with the kitchen as to which options were gluten free. These efforts helped to make a great evening. Big Thanks to Nittany Lion Inn.
   

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   Amber

   VIP

   Raleigh

   16 reviews

   1.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   I was disappointed that when making the reservation for Thanksgiving dinner I was not told that it would be a buffet style dinner in a large meeting room. I made the reservation expecting to be in the very nice Lionne restaurant. The price charged was very high for what was served and it did not include even a cold drink of iced tea or soda. Those were charged separately. The wait staff was not helpful. This was a bummer of an experience for Thanksgiving dinner at such a nice hotel.
   

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    Barry

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Extremely good service and preparations. Buffet was well organized, accessible, and of high quality. Great holiday experience in tremendous upgraded setting overall of Nittany Lion Inn.
    

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