Unbelievable food and service. We sat at the bar with Ash and she was attentive, fun and personable. The restaurant is set in an old schoolhouse and was awesome. Logan treated us amazingly from the kitchen. We all had the strip steak cooked to perfection with sides of the beer mac n cheese. In summary, great food, great place, great people! read more

Return visit. Both my wife and I got Luke's Schnitzel. We've had it on a previous visit and it was very good. This visit the pork cutlet was extremely salty and way overcooked. The pork had been so over cooked it was hard to cut. The side of mashed potatoes and gravy were good. We had $1 wings as an appetizer. The wings were good also. As always, our server did a great job taking care of us. read more

In the middle of nowhere there is this steakhouse with unique environment and beautiful grounds. Menu is simple and the items we had were good. They have booths and also tables suitable for large parties. read more

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Food is amazing, as well as the service. Logan the owner is exceptionally friendly and will cater to your needs. I strongly recommend this restaurant. A hidden gem read more

Great place that's just about 20 miles outside of East Louisville. Great getaway place with good outdoor seating in the summer. Food is excellent read more

This is a hidden gem. The fact that this restaurant is as busy as it is in the middle of nowhere is a testament to the wonderful food

Got here a few minutes before our reservation, hostess was nice and checked us in. We were sat 5 minutes after reservation which is fine, waitress greeted us within a few minutes. Then things went down hill - our waitress informed us after 30 minutes they forgot to pull our ticket. She did her best, brought out an app for us to eat and some fries. The ribeye- smaller looked like a strip/ no flavor and the sauce on the side was too off taste to even use. Chicken buffalo sandwich was disgusting only flavor was the buffalo sauce the chicken was drenched in, fries were old and stale. The chicken was cold as if it had been sititng out for awhile. The manager for sure should have addressed our table with not pulling our ticket and 4 other tables getting their food before us. For sure not what we drove for and looked at from the online reviews. read more

Everything about this place is amazing. The food is creative and delicious. They feature an egg roll of the week and it's always something thoughtful. On my visit, it was pot roast and you dipped in gravy! The entrees were heavenly. The building is so beautiful inside and out. Everything is well appointed. Service? Outstanding. The also went ABOVE and BEYOND to make our special occasion extra memorable. It's 1.5 hours from Indy. Just. Do. It. read more

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Wife and I had 6pm reservation, were a little early, but seated right away. The greeters were very friendly and Carrie was our friendly, helpful server. I ordered Chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes and vegetables on the recommendation of Carrie. My dish was fantastic!!! Tender chicken with wonderful mushroom sauce and the carrots and broccoli were some of the tastiest I ever had anywhere. They tasted like they were pulled out of the garden today. Wife ordered Chicken Tenders which I already know are fabulous. They come with fries. She said everything was GOOD. Wife had 2 tenders left to take home. I helped her finish the fries. We ordered Key Lime Pie to share for dessert at Carrie's approval. We were SO glad to order that item. It is the BEST Key Lime Pie we ever had ANYWHERE. What an absolutely delightful dessert. The cheesecake was so good, but had the most exquisite strawberry sauce on the plate with 2 spots of whipped cream and 2 large strawberries sliced, but still intact with the top. 1894 has incredible food with amazing presentations. I think I have said this before; there is a great following in the quaint town of New Washington Indiana. If this restaurant was in the areas of Louisville with some of the Big Boy restaurants, they would easily compete for favorite dining spot. 1894 is historic and delivers epic food and service. Nothing is done halfway. Logan is doing everything PERFECT. read more

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We were vacationing in Madison and somehow found this place online. Well worth the drive. Service was great and the food was delicious. Such a cool building with a vast history. You can tell the chef is proud of his food the way he came out and chatted with his customers. Will make it a point to come back the next time we're in the area. read more

Went to 1894 Lodge with some friends on Thursday. Decided to sit upstairs because there was a half price special on wine and appetizers on the 2nd floor only. Started with a bottle of Trefethen vineyards red wine, the egg roll special, goat cheese fritters and bang bang shrimp. They were all very good. We then had French onion soup which was great. The main courses were Lodge fried chicken, meatloaf, fish and chips and Luke's schnitzel. All were unique combinations but very good. The fish was a very large portion. We finished with bourbon bread pudding. Our server Audrey was very good and checked on us often. Sorry but the only picture I took before we dug in was the French onion soup. read more

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The atmosphere is so inviting. The food was pure perfection. The service was impeccable. I cannot believe I waited so long to try this place. So worth the few extra miles to find this place. My new favorite!! read more

We visited 1894 on a Saturday night in January, we had a party of 8. The waitress was very pleasant, prompt, and took such great care of us. Amongst the table, we ordered the Philly cheesesteak wontons that came with a beer cheese dipping sauce - very hot, crisp, and tasty. We also had a wedge salad with blue cheese, it was super fresh, loaded with bacon and dressing. Excellent wedge. For entrees, two people had the fried chicken and said the chicken itself was fantastic, but the macaroni it was served with was just okay - not cheesy or creamy, kinda dried out. I personally had the meatloaf, which was served atop of mashed potatoes and topped with BBQ and crispy onions. I LOVED this dish!! Would definitely order again. Another person had the lobster ravioli special and said it was superb, and it was also a huge portion. Overall, we loved our experience here and will drive back out again. The only complaint is that the building is old and it was pretty cool and drafty. Dress warm if you visit in the dead of winter. read more

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Found myself with a half day off so I decided to make the 40 minute trip to New Washington because this place has been bookmarked by me for quite some time now. I made a reservation just in case and boy was I glad I did, people were waiting outside for the doors to open - but I kind of get it, this is a little oasis in what is otherwise a dead small town. The only other things on this street are a gas station and a hardware store. Leslie was our server and she was amazing, very prompt, professional and friendly. She recommended the smoked old fashioned which was delicious and came in a little box filled with smoke. Very clever! My entree was the meatloaf, which came with mashed potato and roasted vegetables. The menu said it was first come first serve and that it sells out fast and I can believe it. Very moist and flavorful! I also got to sample the egg roll of the day which was italian beef and those were so great. If they made those a permanent fixture on the menu I might have to drive up there once a week to get some! Also the goat cheese app? Next level, what a treat. Definitely get those if you are here. All in all a five star experience that was so unexpected and delightful. Highly recommend. read more

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After my first visit this place is an easy 5-star review. I had the Bob's Salmon, which is served on rice with crispy brussel sprouts, asian slaw and sweet thai sauce. Maybe the best dish that I've had this year. The portions were spot on, the place was clean, quiet and then throw in excellent service. Already looking forward to another visit. read more

The first time going to 1894 Lodge for me, my spouse, son and daughter. The other guests in our party of 11 had been there before on multiple occasions. Very good experience. Our party included 2 small kids...1 and 5 years of age. We all shared apps of wings, Big Mac egg rolls and crab dip. 2 in our party ordered the Hot Brown. They reported as excellent. Three of our party ordered the Chicken Marsala. Reported as excellent flavor, with mashed potatoes, asparagus, broccoli and carrots (roasted vegetables). One person ordered the pork chop dinner also with roasted vegetables and a cherry sauce. I got a taste of the pork chop...I know what I'll be having next time!! Two of us ordered the 14oz ribeye. One with Brussels sprouts (as shown) and one with Mac and cheese (not shown). I had the ribeye with Brussels sprouts. My complaint is I thought it would be a thicker cut. So a medium steak was medium in a few places but medium-well to well done in several places. The steak was delicious even with that. Kaci was an awesome server. She was attentive and excellent!! I'll be back!! read more

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The most ridiculously priced restaurant ,with the smallest portions I've ever encountered in this area! Bland food,long wait small crowd, rude owner! read more

Had another great meal at The Lodge with a table full of baseball coaches and Hostettlers. We tried just about everythingt. Egg rolls and Fireman Shrimp for starters & a variety of entrees, all of which were great. Dinner in the bar the next night, I had delicious French onion soup and wedge lettuce salad with some of the best blue cheese dressing ever! Logan has it going! read more

Logan is an amazing owner and his food is even better. Usually come with a big group and we are always well taken care of. I got the salmon and my buddy got the pasta and we both loved it. All the appetizers were great especially the shrimp, overall a great experience. Logan also is better than Garry and Mitch at golf if this helps your decision to go here. Cheers read more

This is a very classy joint. They request you dress up. But most I seen were in jeans and a nice top. This was once an old school house and converted into many things afterwards before it became a restaurant. It has a romantic feel but is also family welcoming. The service was a little slow. But as most places are struggling right now it was not a surprise. But they worked their butts off and delivered great service. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was very good. We got the crab dip and Big Mac in a egg roll. The crab dip and bread was very delicious. They had a nice balsamic reduction drizzled on the bread which gave a nice sweet bite. The egg rolls were a little too prickly for my taste. I got the fish and chips for dinner with a side of their beer Mac and cheese. The max and cheese was a little dry but had a very nice taste. The fish was very moist and a nice crispy breading. The tarter was also a little prickly for my taste but was very nice and refreshing. I highly recommend this place. I would definitely like to go again. read more

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We went for my 35th birthday and it was of course, amazing! Ordered the crab dip, powerhouse salad, fried chicken dish and it was SO good! read more

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Had another nice meal at 1894 Lodge this past Saturday. Love that you can do a reservation online via Resy. My husband and I drove over from our Fisherville KY home for early evening outing. Got there a little early but as they were just beginning settings it was no problem. We'd chosen the dining room versus the Patio. My husband's chicken marsala served over mashed potatoes rather than pasta was excellent! Great marsala reduction saucec with plenty of mushrooms to satisfy! Crispy steamed broccoli rabe accompanied the dish. I got the Korean salmon over Asian vegetables - nice sweet and spicy sauce!! Great Asian veggies too, as well as the broccoli rabe. As I'd ordered a house salad to start, we had no room for dessert. Salad was very nice, and the house made ranch was thick and tasty. We discovered that the patio was enclosed, air conditioned and heated for winter months so well give it a try next time. Well worth the drive. read more

We had a great evening at the 1894 Lodge. We had 4 appetizers (goat cheese fritters, parmesan truffle fries, fireman shrimp, Italian egg roll special) and all were delicious. The pork chop dinner with mashed potatoes and vegetables was juicy and flavorful with a very unique glaze. There was a nice selection of beer and and old fashioned was well done. The owner and head chef Logan came to our table to check on us as well. It is a hidden gem in a small town, but worth the 90 minute drive we made. We will be back! read more

Heard of them from a friend and I cannot wait to thank her for the recommendation. I would advise making a reservation cause for a restaurant off the beaten path it is very busy. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. They gather their veggies and herbs from their garden. Very farm to table and you can taste the freshness. I ordered the house guacamole with homemade chips, and The Lodge Steak (16oz bone in ribeye). I detest sweet potatoes, but I couldn't get enough of their sweet potato purée. I finished with their maple bourbon bread pudding. Cannot wait to go back! read more

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Stopped over for a fabulous meal at Logan's 1894 Lodge. Lucky enough to have the roast duck dinner, and it was wonderful! They even prepared some fried okra that we picked one hour before from the family garden. Looking forward to getting back to the Lodge this spring during a baseball weekend at Bellarmine. read more

You must give this small town restaurant a try. The food and service is on par of what you would get at higher end restaurants closer to Louisville. Don't let the drive scare you! We took some friends to try The 1894 Lodge. The were impressed and have already recommended it to others. The restaurant is full of antiques dating back over 100 years. You can check out the speak easy upstairs and enjoy a game of pool. There is a variety of dining options: inside, outside or on the covered patio. I'm on a Nashville Hot Chicken kick right now and try it everywhere I go. I believe I have perfected it at home so I'm able to measure restaurants against something. I would say this is one of the best. It has some spice to it but not over the top. The flavor is great and the spice is in the breading not in a sauce. I will continue to dine at the 1894 Lodge and it will always be a restaurant that I recommend to people. Remember that reservation are highly recommended and my be required now. They are open Wednesday - Saturday. read more

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Went tonight to try the Pork Belly, Shrimp and Grits dish, however, we were informed by our server that they actually change their menu every season! I ordered the Veal Milanese instead, and my fiance ordered the Salmon. Both taste amazing and hit the spot. The Veal Milanese and its components worked perfectly. The veal was perfectly fried as the crispiness of the breading complements the juiciness of the veal meat. I also love that the veal is well-seasoned. Sometimes I find that other restaurants tend to under-season their fried dishes, but definitely this is not the case for 1894 Lodge. The refreshing radish, tomato and arugula salad balances off the heaviness of the veal, which I really appreciate. Lastly, the plating is so clean and rustic! The creativity and passion of the chef shows in how beautiful the dishes were presented. For dessert, we had the lemon mascarpone cake. I was apprehensive to order this cake because I do not really enjoy super citrus-y desserts. But to my delight, the cake only had a subtle lemon taste to it. The mascarpone filling was able to downplay the lemon flavor, and the whole cake tasted so light and good. The berries and compote/sauce added another dimension of flavor. Overall-- loved the dessert! We really enjoyed dining at The 1894 Lodge and would probably go back! We live in Jeffersonville and it was not really that bad of a drive (more or less it took us about 30 minutes to get to the resto, just took highway 62). Loved the rustic and cozy ambience! Service was also great and fast! Our server Calin had been super helpful and nice to us and answered all our questions. Our fingers are crossed, hopefully they bring back the Pork Belly dish next season! read more

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Excellent food, outstanding service and beautiful old building converted to a great restaurant!

* The 1894 Lodge * OH MY HEAVENS .......if you live in Indiana or Kentuckiana area I'm telling y'all make reservations to have dinner at The 1894 Lodge in New Washington Indiana! The atmosphere is nostalgic The food is SCRUMPTIOUSLY DELICIOUS The drinks are DEVINE The service is IMPECCABLE A Great bunch of people in a small town! I'm telling you top notch dining! I've traveled the world sampling French Onion soup I've even had what I thought was the best in France until tonight! By far The best soup I've ever put in my mouth! The Ribeye was heavenly! They made the best Mocktails for I truly don't drink and their lavender lemonade OH MY!! For a small town with nothing to do literally this is a drive worth taking! Truly SPECTACULAR! We shopped in Madison for it's not far at all from there! Figure out how far you are from it! Make reservations and go support the small businesses the good ole boys working hard to support their families and small towns! read more

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Glad we made the trip, it was ok. Enjoyed the decor and the outside 70's playground. The schnitzel had amazing gravy, but the pork was so tough. I also loved how they prepared the Brussels sprouts. Did not like the small sirloin, no flavor. Also would have been happier to know upfront about the $4 upcharge on cheese on potatoes. For $19 steak plate does not seem reasonable to me. I forgot the name of my drink, but it was good. read more

Went here with good friends that we hadn't seen in a long time. It was a very nice dinner. Food and drinks were excellent, an outstanding menu. A surprising place to find in such a small town. A true gem. The chef made rounds to the tables which was a nice personal touch. Definitely would go out of my way to dine here again when visiting New Washington. read more

Anniversary dinner options are limited as we took weekend trip to the area. Selected this from Yelp and made reservation. It's got charm from outside and the outdoor seating area is really nice for family and casual dining. Inside... it's remodeled and accommodating. Not intimate white linen, but a dance floor with tables around and a smattering of movie theme pictures. We ordered and got bloody mary and Lodge Old Fashion. The bloody mary has bacon. A heavy dose of wostershire lime and olive with Laury season salted rim. Old Fashioned was $11 and a skinny pour over cube of ice with a cinnamon syrup that wasn't mixed and was difficult to find or mix because of the cube being so big. There is literally 1/4 ounce of Woodford. We got Brussel sprouts which were highlight of meal. Deep fried and garnished with pickled onions and blue cheese. Very good. Oily, but good. Then games started. We order Lodge Ribeye because they were out of strip. "We just ran out minutes ago....". The internet said they were out on drive to restaurant. The gentlemen in booth next to us also wanted one, and requested substitute to the other meals sides 'we don't allow substitutes'. No,,, you are not serving a full menu. We ordered the Lodge Steak. We got the bone in ribeye. It's been cut in half. What started, or was potentially a 1.5 inch proper cut of meat has been halved and cooked on flat iron. Then topped with butter and served with smashed sweet potato and broccolini. We think the potato and broccolini are preplated, as the vegetables were not warmed fully. The meat temperature was wrong. Mine was full spectrum from well done to rare, so somewhere across the meat I got the medium rare I asked for. Dessert was hot lava cake, with chunk of chocolate in middle. The cake was sprinkled with graham cracker and whipped cream, but not hot lava expected. Granted I expect they will survive, but its a casual bouchée restaurant destination not a steak place. And not honest IMHO. Service (Carrie) was slow, we ordered second Bloody Mary at meal delivery which came just ahead of dessert. (Blah) Good food. Skinny Drinks Service poor Over Priced Noisy. read more

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Wow is this place absolute fire! It's the first time my wife and I have been to this small town restaurant in New Washington, IN. It's an upscale place but the prices aren't too steep. I ordered the sirloin with cavatappi Mac and cheese. My wife ordered the NY strip with mashed potatoes. Both steaks were perfectly cooked to order (medium). The Mac and cheese is worth coming to this restaurant alone. One of the best I've ever had. The only minor complaint is that my wife didn't enjoy the mashed potatoes due to onions being incorporated into them. Everything else was amazing! The staff service here is all friendly and prompt. The chef even came out and checked on us. A must try if you are in the southeast Indiana area. read more

The 1894 Lodge - Sirloin and Mac and cheese in the front, strip steak and mashed potatoes. $25 and $31 respectively - Bars Near Me - New Washington, Indiana

First time here. Was staying in Madison ,In and someone told us about this place and thought we would check it out . It was alittle bit of a drive and worth the drive. The building had some history to it . At one time it was a school house and then a lodge . Very casual with a large covered patio. Had a nice fire place inside which wasn't on yet as it was to warm out . I had the rib eye which was very good and was 45.00 . This place is in New Washington, In . read more

Service was great but menu disappointment. I was expecting to be amazed by their reputation, but was not.

Making reservations were so easy. Upon arrival we were greeted and seated near the fireplace. The decor was warm and inviting. We started with a margarita and a mule to accompany the delicious Pig & Potato. The country ham was the perfect addition to the crispy potatoes. The salads were delicious and I loved the grilled lettuce in the Ceasar salad. Dinner choices included the Salmon and cajun pasta. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce went perfectly with it. The cajun pasta was rich and creamy. We brought home chocolate cake for dessert and it was the perfect choice after our drive home. read more

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The servers are very attentive. The food is always magnificent. The venue is unique and provides great ambiance. The parking is free and easy. My husband and I have eaten here many times and always leave happy. We have never had anything here of average or less quality. The food is always top notch! read more

We did not know this kind of cuisine existed in Southern Indiana! We had the mussels frites appetizer and we just couldn't get enough of the crispy garlic fries and perfect mussels in broth. The best part was dipping the crusty bread in the broth at the end. My husband had the ribeye and I had the chicken Gorgonzola. We had difficulty deciding what to get with several tasty sounding options on the menu. I guess we just have to come back and try them all! This is worth the drive from afar. Beautiful rolling scenic farm fields are all around and the restaurant itself is in a really cool quaint historic building. We met the owner outside and chatted with some friendly people. It's a great place for a nice dinner, but also a nice atmosphere for relaxing with a drink in the outdoor area. I love that they are doing this--preserving a small rural town and inviting visitors in from all over to enjoy it! The world needs more of this! read more

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First time visitor. The food was excellent. When it came to service you could not ask for anything better.

Southern Indiana has without a doubt the best eatery ever located in New Washington. The 1894 Lodge was amazing. As soon as we arrived and I saw the building and the outside dining area and I was pumped. We did not actually get to dine inside 1894 because the restaurant was booked for a private party so we had dinner in an addition called the garage? Outstanding venue! My first thought was it's going to be cold in there, much to my surprise there was heat and the atmosphere was over the top. We were greeted promptly by our server who immediately took our drink orders and appetizers. She returned quickly with water and minutes later she delivered our alcoholic beverages! I had a great Bloody Mary beautifully garnished, my friend also had the same drink, it was very tasty so we ordered another one. Others had wine Woodford and beer this was getting good! Then the apps arrived pretzel and white sauce along with sarachi and barbecue wings! All appetizers were eaten! For dinner I had the sirloin a house salad and macaroni. 1894 serves farm to table fresh beef..I was skeptical. One bite ended that worry. It was cooked to perfection and had no gamey taste whatsoever..I actually ate the whole steak the Mac was great and the salad was fresh. This was dinner at its best. We had a great time unbeknownst to us it was trivia night..we played right along with everyone else and came in next to last when it ended! Who can think after a great meal..I just wanted to go sit next to the fire and take a nap! I'll be back again and again. 1894 you are asset an to Clark County! read more