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    The Golden Lamb

    4.1 (464 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE GOLDEN LAMB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ohio Fried Chicken Dinner
    Demetrius B.

    The restaurant at the Golden Lamb came up silver for me, which is to say that it had a good showing but not quite the best. History and charm are hooks for this hotel and restaurant, and they deliver on those aspects. What was lacking for me was knock-your-socks-off food. The Sauerkraut balls were fine. The cocktail sauce the came with them was much better than the house mustard. The fried chicken was good. But I can't say that it was 5 star. The roasted turkey dinner had a lot of potential, but it fell in line with the rest of the dishes as leaving me wanting more "down home goodness." Rarely do my wife and I both turn down dessert in the same meal, but we had no reason to think that the dessert would differ from everything else, so we passed. Still, to be clear, nothing was bad. And the beautiful dining rooms are definitely a plus.

    Mia T.

    My friend suggested dining here with a big perk being the historical nature of the building. We were sat quickly and greeted promptly by our server. My friend got a cocktail which I tried and it was tasty and refreshing... I stuck with water and was happy with that. I ordered the chopped salad which was huge! It definitely lasted me two meals and although my photo doesn't exactly make it look like anything special, it was super tasty and filling. Especially with the rolls on the table as well. I saw another table get the lamb shank though and it made me want to drive back just to try it. It looks mouthwatering! Afterward we toured the hotel and got to see some of the famous rooms where former presidents and well known historical figures have stayed such as the Charles Dickens. Overall, a lovely experience and I hope to come back if I'm in the area.

    Exterior
    Nancy R.

    Location: 27 S Broadway St., Lebanon Ohio Website: https://www.goldenlamb.com Menu: see website Hours: see website Parking: plenty of free parking in adjacent lot or public lots within 1-2 blocks. Street parking with paid meters also available. Service: impeccable This is a historic gem. Make reservations. The menu is American and features Lamb, beef, fish, and fried chicken. The salmon salad with homemade garlic crackers is excellent and a substantial portion for about $15. We enjoyed the shepherd's pie and short rib entrees and added starter salads. Everything is made in-house and is priced quite reasonably. My tips are: 1) make reservation 2) arrive an hour early and enjoy a cocktail (or 2) at the beautiful and well-appointed bar. 3) consider arriving to this town a lot earlier and enjoy the various shops in the historic area.

    Ohio Fried Chicken Dinner
    Sandy W.

    Atmosphere is generally all original furnishings and decor. The service was exceptional! We ordered sauerkraut balls, some of the best we ever had. My main meal was fried chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables. My meal was delicious!

    This is the tavern that is part of the golden lamb
    Norma O.

    My daughter and granddaughter and I was on our way to Cincinnati and stopped at the Golden Lamb for lunch. They have never been here and I wanted them to see it as it's so well known . It's a restaurant and hotel . It's the oldest hotel in Ohio . Many important people and presidents have been there over the years. There are no elevators so you have to climb the stairs . The decor takes you back in time . The food is great . Has a great bar area

    Rolls, butter and apple butter (yummy!)
    Diane W.

    Always a great dining experience. Haven't been here in a while, so I was excited to dress up ( although there were many people in shorts, sneakers and casual. Not a stuffy place, but old school ambiance as the hotel/ restaurant is a historic site. Kylee was our server, and she was friendly and attentive. We were in the main dining room, although I wish we were seated in the smaller library (?) room, a room bordered by books, etc. We ordered a bottle of wine. The wines are predominantly from California, with some from Oregon and Ohio. Did not order a Sauvignon blanc solely because I prefer those from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Now that I sound like a wine snob... We shared the creamy smoked salmon dip which was excellent. We were also served their house rolls with their always amazing butter, so so good, and they sell bottles of these. I had the pan seared salmon, a large piece served with a delicious carrot purée, paprika infused honey ( I'm not a honey person but OMG :0), and a yummy basil pesto. My husband ordered the Golden Lamb roast turkey dinner, his favorite, although he didn't have the sage sausage and apple stuffing because he doesn't eat pork. It was very tasty. We shared some carrot cake despite being full; another winner. There are several historic maps, documents, etc. upstairs in the hotel, although we didn't go upstairs this visit, and there is a gift shop downstairs that was closed. Until next time...

    Salmon
    Walter B.

    The historical aspects of a trip to the Golden Lamb would alone, be worth the trip. When you add in high quality food, and excellent service, you have an awesome dining adventure. I liked the original floors and antique nicknacks, also.

    Liz F.

    We had dinner here after a train ride with our kids and my parents. I appreciated the cozy and family friendly atmosphere. Our food was very good. I had the steak sandwich and it was delightful. My parents had fried chicken and thought it was great. Kids had chicken fingers and especially loved the fries. The only hesitation I would have in giving the restaurant 5 stars is that our service wasn't great. There were several empty tables (they weren't overly busy) yet we had to ask for the included bread service three times and water to be refilled a few times. The tables around us received their appetizers and bread, so it seemed like it may have been an isolated problem. Our appetizers took so long that our food was almost ready by the time we received them. Overall, if you're in the area, I think you should stop by and see the building and appreciate the history. I'm not sure if we will plan a return trip, but I'm glad we went once.

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    John S.

    I love the history of this location and how kind the wait staff were to me and my family. It was pouring outside and we were able to enter the restaurant through the bar area. The food itself was tasty but wasn't anything impressive. However, it wasn't super expensive and I liked the area we sat. My favorite thing was the sugar pie we had for dessert.

    Golden Lamb Roast Turkey Dinner
    Connie H.

    We were able to get a reservation a couple days before Christmas and we were so excited. The restaurant was decorated beautifully. They had lots of special Christmas dinners on the menu, but we decided to stick with the original turkey dinner. It is one of the best around

    Salmon

    We go here when we're in the area. It's an old hotel with a great restaurant, we ordered the. Short ribs for me and Salmon for her.Best food we've had in a long time. Service was great too. After dinner we checked out the hotel rooms,great

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    My favorite dish at The Golden Lamb--one of Ohio's oldest inns--is their shepherd's pie.

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    Always amazing. Never been disappointed with the food. My husband says they have the best burger he has ever had

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    Service was excellent, food very good and we had a secluded table for three couples. We could actually hear each other!

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    Server Claire was awesome. Food was fabulous. Great experience. We split desserts. Fun time

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    A fun place to visit. Aye in dining room. Food was delicious. Bought some Apple butter to bring home.

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    Are there elevators?

    No. Not that I'm aware of. It's a historic landmark restaurant and inn with the private dining rooms on the second floor and overnight rooms on the second and third floors. The main dining room and pub are on the first level so you may not need an… Read more

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    Everything went well. Timing to get seated, service and food was all excellent. Our toddler did…read morewell with the wixi stix toy. The baby was able to nibble on some fries , my fried chicken was superb with just enough seasoning and fell off the bone. What's pictured is the lamb shank my boyfriend got and it fell off the bone. Everything was just right. Our toddler got the grilled cheese and fries. My vegetables tasted like they had just been picked from the garden. I tried the cranberry apple cider cocktail and it was good, but tasted a little watered down or needed more flavor to it. That was my only complaint but not a big one. The ambiance was farmhouse and rustic, I loved the wooden staircase and you feel the antiquated atmosphere from the 1800's.

    My parents are going here today to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. 60 years is a big…read moredeal. I called the restaurant to see if they could offer them a dessert, or if I could pay for their meal, or something. I spoke to a young girl and she said they don't do anything for that. I asked to speak to the manager because surely that can't be right. She comes back on and says there is nothing they can offer them. They don't offer a dessert, won't let me pay for anything etc. What has happened to customer service?!? 60 years is a big deal. Absolutely the worst customer service. I will not be returning to this restaurant ever again. It is the little things that make a place shine and makes people come back again and again. What once was a great place to frequent has sadly turned into a below average establishment.

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    View from barside high top
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    Pink peppermint Gelato for dessert!
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    Villaggio's Italian Eatery

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    We just recently moved to Lebanon, and Villaggio's was the only Italian spot that was recommended…read more It did not disappoint! We tried a variety of items, starting with the spinach and artichoke dip, then shared a wedge salad. For entrees we had the lasagna and chicken parmesan. Everything was so incredibly fresh, delicious, and perfectly constructed! What was even more special was our incredibly sweet and thoughtful waitress, Randa. She took special care with explaining the menu, the restaurant, and the village to give us an idea of our new community... checking on us throughout the dining experience to make sure we were satisfied. The only words I found that I was repeating were, "A Complete Home Run!" Love, love, love this place and have already booked a reservation for Valentines Day. Ambience and wine list are spectacular also! If you want to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy, friendly, and welcoming place, this should be your "go-to"spot!

    Lovely! We had eaten here a dozen or so years ago and I remember being sad that there was not…read morereally that much on the menu that qualified as Italian. But that was then and this is now, and the current hands-on owners give us a truly Italo-centric experience! It feels very European in here. All brick walls and an archway between the bar room and the dining room. Big wine rack in the dining room. The bar is also quite attractive and looks comfortable. I don't recall hearing any music but we were there at lunchtime on Sunday. Fire grilled artichokes grabbed me so we got this for an app. I admit I didn't read the description completely. The dish had seven little artichoke quarters drowning in Alfredo sauce. The artichoke was sweet and tender but all that sauce really overwhelmed it and this app is overpriced for the quantity. Later I realized we could have had them served with EVOO and parmesan which I would have much preferred. It was disappointing that the waitress didn't ask which preparation we wanted, and that the kitchen apparently did not ask her, either. Our two pasta dishes were delectable and the amount of protein was quite generous. We both loved our sauces, and the spicy Italian sausage (house made!) was out of this world. They sliced it nice and thin and there was so much, I was really in Heaven. The fettuccine and the capellini were done to perfect al dente. Our waitress did a great job and checked on us often. She was handling several tables and was constantly on the move but kept up well with all her guests. I was thrilled to see Limoncello cake on the dessert menu but a bit shocked at the high price. Of course it is possible you get a huge slice and I will definitely research this further next time! I plan on coming back, and soon.

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    Cherry Street Cafe

    Cherry Street Cafe

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    Good day fellow Yelpers!…read more This morning we were looking for an early lunch joint and the first place we stopped was packed so, we decided to stop at another place to try something new. First of all, walk in the back door, not the front. The outside area has a nice seating area but no shade, still good for a good weather day visit. Inside is old school, you can definitely tell as soon as you walk in, it's hasn't been updated in a LONG time but honestly it's kinda cool to see it in what was probably pretty close to how it originally looked. Walk around the counter to place your order with the menu clearly displayed on the wall. The chef is a one man show and cooked to order. He was friendly and attentive despite being alone. On to the food... Finally a place that salts fries properly without needing more. It's the little things for me I normally have to ask for salt every where but they were piping hot and salty!! I ate the smothered chicken sandwich. Fresh slice of tomato, well seasoned roaster bell peppers were the highlight. I felt it lacked seasoning but maybe I'm too much of a sodium junky. The red aioli seemed too thin but that could have been due to the juicy tomato. Bacon Cheeseburger was fresh and the toasted italian was good. Burger of course was sliding off the bread every time a bite was taken. This is a solid place to try. I'm secretly wishing we would have gotten breakfast but that we'll do next time.

    All fresh delicious and dog friendly back porch…read more Sausage Gravy and Buiscuits from scratch.. my favorite A great brunch spot before or after a walk through historic Lebanon next to the train.

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    Italian sub with fries
    Two Eggs scrambled with cheese (meal) with a side of French Toast. Must ask for powdered sugar.

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    Two Eggs scrambled with cheese (meal) with a side of French Toast. Must ask for powdered sugar.

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