Rockwell's can be a bit pricey, but the food is honestly very worth every cent. The atmosphere is a little antiquated, and reminds you of a 1960's trophy room, with all of the game on the walls and the old wallpaper. But, don't get me wrong--it has it's own vibe and we love it. Our go to here is the Apricot Chicken, one of the best things you'll ever taste. They usually have very good specials, and we've not had one thing we didn't love. If I had to give a negative, the only thing I would caution on is anything with the red sauce (like chicken parm, or things like that)--it's more of one of those acidic, tomato-y sauces, and it's not something I prefer. Some people love that style though, it's just not for me. I definitely suggest that you watch out for their Turkey Dinner special, they usually have it once a month. It's honestly amazing. Try their creme brulee, too, for dessert. YUMMMM. Don't skip out on their bread that you get with your dinners. Awesome home made bread with some type of awesome honey butter (or something) on top. YUM! They have the ABSOLUTE best French Onion Soup my family has ever had. And that is saying something--we like to think of ourselves as FOS connoisseurs. You cannot go here and not try it--it would be a mortal sin to miss out on it! Have always had good service, and we can't speak higher of everyone who works there. The host is always awesome, and does their best to get you in if they can. Highly recommend you getting a reservation if you plan on going, it's not terribly large, and it fills up. read more

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Food was amazing. Kitchen was backed up so we had a very long wait. Server gave us desserts on the house.

Everything at the ReD Lion is wonderful. The food and service no complaints. I go every Thursday for the hone cooked specials. Never had a bad meal or bad experience. The only thing I don't like are the fries. Even with an up charge they would not let me substitute a salad. The fries always seem to be over cooked. Once I returned them twice and then just gave up. Everything else is excellent. Highly recommend the French onion soup . read more

Me like this place Me like pasta service is good nice waiters bread is a little strange but I'm picky so yeah

This is our "go to" place in Elizabeth. Consistent, thoughtful, well prepared food. Excellent service, and a quiet inviting atmosphere. The drinks are wonderful- the bar is fun, friendly, and comfortable. Highly recommended! read more

Great food every time. Enjoy local history too. Nice service and friend town. The pepper jack crab soup is my favorite .

I've been here several times and the food has always been excellent and the staff very friendly and professional.

I can't imagine why RRL is rated so low! We love it and go often. The chef is wonderful and the food is always good and often great! We particularly love their steak with crab, the specials on Thursday nights- and the coconut cream pie. The service and bar are excellent, and the location is really convenient downtown. Honestly- it's the best place to eat in the area by far. read more

We've been here several times. The service and food is always amazing. Once they provided us a tour of the place. Showed us where the well was located in the building in the basement. Stopped there yesterday for dinner to pick up. Mask is required, dead in there, and everyone was helpful and waited on me immediately. The food was amazing as usual. Will be back again soon read more

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Went on Saturday for an after wedding ceremony for a group of 16. It was a catered lunch. We had the pleasure of having Kylie waiting on us. Immediately, upon a revival we had a minor cake issue. She handled the cake emergency discreetly and didn't miss a beat. She was very attentive, kind, and on top of all of our needs. Food was good, drinks great, customer service awesome! Great for a group environment like this. Way to go Kylie and Red Lion! read more

This place is second to none! Top notch on everything. We had my husbands retirement celebration there last Saturday. We had another venue and 5 days before the event we decided we were making a mistake and called Lynn at the Red Lion Restaurant. On short notice Lynn accommodated every single request we asked her for. We had an extensive Menü, Stuff Pork Chops, Roast Beef in gravy, Seafood Alfredo, Rigatoni, Red Roasted Potatoes and a vegetable melody, A charcuterie table that was amazing, the food was excellent, the service was incredible, her staff went far and beyond to make this event special! I want to thank them all for making this celebration in our families life so special and a beautiful memory we will cherish for ever. Do not hesitate to book your event or have dinner or lunch at this restaurant you will not be disappointed. read more

Great service, friendly staff, excellent food! Great atmosphere as well, kind of unique even. read more

I love this restaurant. The menu has something for everyone and occasion. The wait staff is very friendly and great at doing their job. read more

We called and made reservations and upon our ontime a rival our table was waiting for us with ice water and there yummy bread. I liked the Renaissance/ Victorian decor. With just a few small tweaks it could have an even better feel. Like removing some of the animal antlers and adding iron pieces that match the neat chandeliers. And adding cushioning to the booths. Our waitress was the best, and couldn't have been better.. I wish I could remember her name. The food was really good. From the soup to the dessert. It was hot, cooked perfect and came out in a reasonable time considering how busy the were. The biggest downfall was that particular night they were haveing some kind of band playing in the street and the constant in and out of people (we were seated by the door) was so annoying, especially if you are paying over $20 a plate. Lastly, I felt some of the dinners were overpriced, especially if the there is no difference in size or quality from the fish, beef ect... used in the lunch menu items. We will be back. Also and hopefully the restaurant sees this... installation of a new flooring like tile or wood and some cleaning and sprucing up, like removal of the shirts for sale hanging in the dining room and putting them in a glass case .. and removal of the clutter around the hostesses area would really raise the bar. read more

Awesome food quality prepared by a real chef and priced right. Soups are amazing. Service was quick and professional! Returning again.

Great food great atmosphere. Family owned locally owned business. They have some really great soups and good daily specials. The beef is fantastic. read more

We went to Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant in Elizabeth today for the very first time ever, (I missed a turn on the GPS and stumbled upon the place). Let me tell you, the food was awesome and we had the absolute BEST server we've had anywhere in a very long time. Ashley was AWESOME! Loved her bunches!!! Sure there's a good chance the food would bring us back, but that service was incomparable. Wonderfully personable, upbeat, and she didn't miss a single detail. So if you're looking for someplace different with good food and great service, head on over to Rockwell's in Elizabeth and make sure to ask for Ashley....and if you have any questions she won't steer you wrong. read more

Always a nice date night. The food and drinks are very good. The waitresses are all very kind and hospitable. The decor makes you feel like you are somewhere back in time. read more

This is a very nice restaurant located in downtown Elizabeth, PA. They serve very high quality food and have a lobster bisque that is out of this world! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to have a nice night out, or celebrating a special occasion! read more

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I came for a baby shower that was held in the downstairs area. This place is old and dingy inside. Almost like going to grandmas house where everything is from over decades ago and grandma forgot to dust. There was a cute fire place. However at some points I felt as thought the smoke was filling the room and my eyes were burning. The food was ok. Not really seasoned well. The menu consisted of a pasta salad, green beans, roasted potatoes, stuffed shells and chicken parmigiana. The chicken parm was soggy. read more

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Way overpriced for Elizabeth. You'd think it was Manhattan. I'll never go there. You can get better food elsewhere much cheaper.

Great service and good homemade meals. Lots of comfort food on the menu and it's a nice atmosphere.

This is a nice little restaurant in Elizabeth PA. Has a good selection of lunches and dinners, usually well prepared. I really like the pistachio encrusted salmon salad and the pepper jack cheese crab soup. The sandwiches and lunch meals are very reasonably priced. The entrees are a little steep, but generally very good. Definitely best place right in Elizabeth. And an easy hop off of rt 51. read more

Rockwell's Red Lion has always been like eating at an old friend's home. There's a warm atmosphere and the food tastes even better than you remember. The soups are so savory that you end up ordering another bowl during the meal. Whether it's meats or pasta, the entrees are great for every bite and leave you full. The experience is well worth the effort of parking in downtown Elizabeth. Get a reservation here for any occasion and prepare for a great night. read more

Food was very good but service was slow esp on a Tuesday night. Servers were overwhelmed. Loved the spicy crab bisque!

Visiting from out of town for work and this place was a recommendation. Glad we stopped in, service was phenomenal, and the food was delicious. I had the Creamy Pepperjack Crab Soup, the Deep Fried Zucchini bites, and the Fettuccine with Shrimp. The soup was so filling, I took home my fettuccine to enjoy the next day. We even got a tour of the downstairs which has a lot of history and great atmosphere. read more

Love the Red Lion! Our favorite eat-in restaurant! Fortunately, during this pandemic pick up and curbside delivery have been available. And, the meals have been excellent. Everything has been packaged perfectly and the portions very generous. We've ordered many times over the last few months and have never been disappointed. read more

Surprised by some really good lunches here. We tried special crab mushroom soup which was excellent. The spinach salad with warm bacon dressing was very fresh and tasty. The blackberry chicken sandwich was fantastic! (That sandwich itself is a reason to return.) Clam chowder had more of a bacon potato flavor than clam, disappointing. The special smoked Gouda mac & cheese was very good. Service was excellent. Next time we try dinners. read more

Upon entry, it's like walking into some sort of time warp. The menu wasn't all that impressive while reviewing. However, when we got our food, it was fantastic. The server was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and the specials. Will definitely go back. read more

I love this restaurant! It is in a perfect location if you want to shop some small businesses or see the show at the theater. The food here is really good. I would recommend the pepper jack crab soup, it's my favorite. If you go for a more casual lunch, you should still ask for their bread. It's very sweet and I think I glazed with honey! This is one of my favorite places to go for a bite to eat. Don't t forget they offer take out! read more

We have celebrated baby showers, wedding showers, birthdays, holidays and just because days at Rockwell's. I have never had a bad meal there. Always delicious. The atmosphere is perfect to gather with others. Thank you for the work you do to make things special there!! read more

I never have eaten at such an awful place in my life!!!! First the waitress was slow and made mistakes with our order. Told us they only iced tea they "had left" was sweetened tea which we were fine with but when it came us was bitter tasting unsweetened tea. So sad service of our food was slow is a major understatement!!' The only people in the entire restaurant was myself, daughter and husband and a party of 6 at the other table. We waited well over a half hour for our food. The crab meat Mac and cheese had no crabmeat in it...tastes like lain Mac and cheese although good we paid for "crabmeat" in it. It came to us barely warm. Ordered a cup of French onion soup and received a bowl in which we were charged for. It was no way near hot enough but tasted ok. Had better but it was good. Then our dinners came out after the long wait. My daughter and husband both got the fish sandwich. My daughter refused to eat it since the fish tasted freezer burnt and the bun hard. It was a half sandwich and was tiny with one piece of awful fish. My husbands was the full sandwich and the fish on it was dry and tasted freezer burnt. The loaded fries were cold as was the fish sandwichs. I got the French dip. It was barely warm, no cheese or green peppers whatsoever on it and just a few pathetic onions. This is what we waited over a half hour for??? The au jus was flavorless. The only good thing I had was the huge onion rings. They were good even though they weren't very hot. Oh and also they were out of Rueben sandwhichs which was what my daughter wanted. Never ever again!!!! Waste of over $50...... read more

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It's been about a month since my latest visit here since I don't live anywhere near Rockwell's but this place has never disappointed me, Every time I've ate at Rockwell's I've gotten the Jumbo Lump Crab Meat appetizer ($11.95) and I will continue to do so every time I come here. It comes with garlic butter toast points topped with a bountiful amount of jumbo lump crab meat. I live down near Washington DC and I've been eating Maryland blue crabs my entire life, and while I'm not as snobbish about my crab as some are, Rockwell's has great crab for a place 300 miles from saltwater. I definitely recommend it. The Creamy Pepperjack Crab Soup is ridiculous, even if you don't get anything else on the menu, you really shouldn't miss out on this, it's creamy and crabby with a bit of a kick. They also sell their soups by the pint to-go. ;) On my most recent visit for my main course I ordered the Duck Black Forest ($24.95) which is half of a semi boneless duck served crisp, glazed with a raspberry and black cherry sauce. There are full cherries in it, and it's sort of like a pie filling on an entree, though I am not complaining at all because it's soo delicious. I may however be a bit partial because I was craving a cherry pie my entire visit in PA so this satisfied that. Meanwhile everyone else at my table ordered the Veal Rhode Island ($25.95) which should been indicative of how delicious it is. I managed to steal a few bites off someones plate and I was not disappointed. I don't think there's anyway you can go wrong with the combination of veal, crab, and garlic herb butter. I've tried their crab meat risotto ($7.95) and its honestly such a fantastic side dish very creamy and delightfully crabby, not to mention a generous portion. TL;DR: Rockwell's is really great, a bit more pricey than other places in the area, but I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a special night out or a damn good meal. read more

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The food and service are wonderful! Their apricot chicken was fantastic! It is a really nice atmosphere inside as well. Their menu has wonderful choices for every taste. The dinners are reasonably priced as well. read more

Stopped in today around 3:00 for a late lunch. The restaurant was dingy inside. The ceiling was falling apart in places and the carpet was old and stained. There was a moldy odor when you walked in. We did have a great waitress. She was kind and attentive. Too bad the food was awful! All four of us ordered salads (two steak, Two chicken). Nothing special. The lettuce tasted unwashed. After reading all of the good reviews, I had high expectations for this restaurant. Drove over an hour to give it a shot and was thoroughly disappointed. Took my mother in law and grandmother in law and I was embarrassed I had even recommended it. read more

Excellent service, everything from the soup, salad, appetizers, entree, & dessert were all delicious! Amazing employees, very attentive. Highly recommend. read more

My company had a retirement luncheon for one of our employees here. They worked with us very well and the food was ready as soon as everyone sat down. I tried their steak sandwich which is a real flat iron steak to my surprise. I also got the pepper jack crab soup which is to die for. If there is one thing you need to try here it is that soup!! I will definitely come back here soon read more

We were in town for a high school playoff game, and saw this place on yelp. It exceeded all expectations! Small dining area with bar, but homey. Great beer, wine and cocktail menu. The pepper jack crab soup is amazing!! I got the blackened tuna with blue cheese risotto. The flavors were perfect together. My husband's Caesar salad was very good too. We live too far away to be regulars, but I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

It's just a local restaurant in a small town. It has great food, but even better service. An unexpectedly upscale menu. Wonderful atmosphere. And let me mention again the exceptionally well trained wait staff. And they have a loyalty card program. It can be pricey, but it is money well spent. A local treasure. read more

I had to post this review after enjoying a great meal at Rockwell's Red Lion in Elizabeth, PA last night. An appetizer of Marinara Cheese Sticks was the perfect start. We enjoyed NY Strip Steak & Parmesan Crusted Cod that were both done perfectly. Service was excellent. I would definitely recommend The Red Lion for a nice dinner out! read more