Red Lion Smokehouse

16 Cumberland St S, Thunder Bay
(807) 286-0045

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Crystal sliva

My husband , our friend and I went to red lion steakhouse a few days ago and we were very upset with the service we got from one of the waitresses. We all ordered a drink , it took 20 mins for me to get my drink but the guys got theirs within 5 mins. Plus the waitress was very flirty with my husband as she had her hands all over him rubbing his arms up and down multiple times. She was also taking shots behind the bar and was half cut. Very poor service and I will never go back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Nina Getzinger

Not the best food at all staff was great and understanding. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and one bite I was choking so dry TERRIBLE.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Jessyka Kangas

Bri was our server and she was absolutely amazing! Food was great, never disappointed!

Richard Dominey

Service was friendly but understaffed. Dining room and bathroom were clean. Music was good. Sadly the food and pricing were abysmal. The majority of the food was under seasoned. $15 for a single scotch egg is crazy, as is $7 for several small fried olives. Mains don't include sides, despite being $25+. Mac and cheese consisted of a couple ounces of noodles for $22. Sheppard's pie was a dish of mashed potatoes with some tough pieces of what was supposed to be pulled brisket. Overall the offerings were very disappointing but when combined with the price, this may very well have been the worst dining experience I've ever had. In addition the stalls in the men's room don't lock.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Barb Bogen

Was in passing through on my trip East & wanted a Dog friendly patio, so decided to try the Red Lion - BIG MISTAKE! First they gave me water in a dirty glass, then went to order a beer & everything I asked for they were out of. They have a dog menu as well, but everything on that was out too. Ended up ordering a brisket sandwich (which was good, but nothing spectacular) when it arrived the only side was coleslaw and it looked like it was a month old - rotten pieces in it 🤮 and when I asked about Fries they said those were extra $7…on top of the $26 sandwich WHAT?!? Also for a drink when my waitress finally came back, asked if they had ciders, said yes - but my drink came last & it was disgusting, super vinegary not anything I could drink. Service took forever, had to ask for water for my dog & when I asked for my bill I was presented with a bill that had the beer I didn’t drink & the pup treat my dog didn’t get & ZERO discount for the rotten coleslaw! Definitely not worth the $30 I ended up paying Complete rip off Also found out afterwards that it was the owner that gave me my bill & he was extremely rude! Don’t waste your time or money

Barb Bogen

Was in passing through on my trip East & wanted a Dog friendly patio, so decided to try the Red Lion - BIG MISTAKE!
First they gave me water in a dirty glass, then went to order a beer & everything I asked for they were out of. They have a dog menu as well, but everything on that was out too.
Ended up ordering a brisket sandwich (which was good, but nothing spectacular) when it arrived the only side was coleslaw and it looked like it was a month old - rotten pieces in it 🤮 and when I asked about Fries they said those were extra $7…on top of the $26 sandwich WHAT?!?
Also for a drink when my waitress finally came back, asked if they had ciders, said yes - but my drink came last & it was disgusting, super vinegary not anything I could drink.
Service took forever, had to ask for water for my dog & when I asked for my bill I was presented with a bill that had the beer I didn’t drink & the pup treat my dog didn’t get & ZERO discount for the rotten coleslaw! Definitely not worth the $30 I ended up paying
Complete rip off
Also found out afterwards that it was the owner that gave me my bill & he was extremely rude!

Don’t waste your time or money

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Stanley Alto

Such a great restaurant. Wonderful staff, delicious menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beth Sullivan

Were initially informed ribs were sold out, then were told kitchen 'found some'. The kitchen didn't even attempt to hide the fact that they were boiled and not smoked for the 6 hrs as described on the menu. They were tasteless but my dogs did enjoy them.

The rest of the food was decent though priced a little high for the quality. Sticky tables, sticky salt and pepper shakers, never did get my second drink, they should also consider acknowledging customers waiting at the door even if they are a tad busy ( maybe 4 tables - two waitresses) instead of looking the opposite direction as they walk by ya lol We should have maybe left at that red flag. Unfortunate, as the menu looks good, decent surroundings.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Charlotte Lindsey

It took forever to get our food and drinks! When the food came, it wasn't even very good. We would definitely not recommend!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ian Dasti

Ordered the goat cheese salad and Mac and cheese. Exceptionally poor portion size (what you would expect as a side dish, not a full portion) for the price. Food was bland, not likey to order takeout from here again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

K M

After waiting a long time between drinks and our food order we waited another 45 minutes just to be told they didn’t have any more of what we ordered when we paid we were overcharged and all in all the service was very lacking we don’t blame the servers the management needs to have more staff on there was only 2 servers for the busy patio and full restaurant

Wouldn’t recommend this place

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Cake Delight

Overpriced and disgustingly small meal, a stop at the grocery store is better than this place

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 5

Darren W

Got seated. Was given menus and that's the last visit we got from our server. We went to the front ordered water for the table and told them we were ready to order still no server. First time coming here since they switched locations probably won't be back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Nick Giardine

Very poor service, long wait times even when not busy

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Marc Caron

Food was very bland and not very good, nothing had a smoke flavour as described, very over priced and service was ok. Won’t go back and don’t recommend, don’t waste your money.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

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