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Everything was great. We all enjoyed our meals

Had 1 pm reservations for a Friday lunch and were seated promptly. Dining room was full which was a sign of its popularity. The dining room was nicely decorated and the table settings and tablecloths were a quality touch. Nathan, our server was exceedingly polite and welcoming: a professional in all respects. We ordered the Chicken pot pie. I noticed that no side salad was available on the menu and asked Nathan if one were available. He said it wasn’t a problem at all and the side salads provided were perfect. The pot pie was served in a a tall, cup-like dish, sitting in a lower, wider dish, topped with a puff-pastry biscuit on top. We actually weren’t sure how to eat it and Nathan explained we should remove the pastry, pour the pot pie into the larger dish, and put the pastry on top. The instructions were very helpful and given in such a way as to not embarrass us, much to Nathan’s credit. The pot pie was delicious with generously-sized portions of white meat. We ordered a side of breads, a small basket with a variety of rolls. All were freshly made and tasty. We finished with apple pie a la mode. The pie was also freshly-made and delicious, with a fluffy crust totally different than mass-produced pies. Red Lion is definitely worth the visit: both the food and staff are exceptional and the Inn is just full of character. Make sure you make reservations!

Great first experience! From the hostess to the waitstaff everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The food was SO GOOD! Appetizers, cajun shrimp dip, we cannot wait to go back for more! Crab cakes, so sweet and fresh tasty! Cornbread with cinnamon butter drizzling was a sweet taste for our palette. For dinner, one had the fried chicken breast, dirty rice and cabbage and she liked her meal. Another had, friend catfish she couldnt eat hers after all the apps and I had the sirloin, which melted like butter in my mouth, with the dirty rice and collard greens, all good, I was complete satisfied. Exhale then the desert. We shared the sweet potato pie which we found out was prepared by the establishment owner's grandmother, it was so light and airy a pure light sweet taste after all of this. Then we were personally checked on by the manager which gave us some history and more insiders on meals an libations to try. We were so happy we took the drive up, we sat on the second floor across from the stage, there was a DJ instead of a band scheduled and we could still talk without the music blaring over us. We will definitely be back!

We have a special place in our heart for the Fort. We have been going thetre for 54 years. The menu has been "streamlined", getting away from more difficult (and tasty) old world dishes. the wine list has been shrunk and it is primarily a beer joint now. Still, it is a vital part of Springfield andretains the spirit of hospitality in its DNA that always made us glad to enter its doors. Reliable "ratskeller" dishes like Schnitzels, Sauerbratenm Strudels won't disappoint.

Max never disappoints. Food and presentations were outstanding. Service was top notch.