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The English Grill at Brown Hotel Reviews List

The English Grill at Brown Hotel

A Louisville landmark since 1923, with English Renaissance architecture and Southern grace. The English Grill is the Brown Hotel's AAA Four Diamond signature dining room serving American cuisine with seasonal and regional influences.
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60 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(60 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 60 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(4)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.4 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(38)
  • romantic(32)
  • fit for foodies(21)
  • notable wine list(16)
  • neighborhood gem(10)
  • vibrant bar scene(6)
The English Grill at Brown Hotel Reviews List
Review 1 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best HOT BROWN I've Ever Had...

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This is a pretty fancy place, not cheap, but worth the experience. It very quiet and romantic for us, but we went fairly late on a Tuesday night.
The cocktails were made perfectly. The appetizer of Gnocchi was delicious, and of course, their famous Hot Brown was amazing. I couldn't put my fork down. My girlfriend ordered a Hot Brown from a brewery in downtown Louisville the night before, so I tried it, and there was no comparison.
The service was great as well. The server seemed a little short with us at first, but as the night went on, he opened up and chatted our ear off and gave us our dessert on the house. The bus boy was very friendly too. Highly recommend this place."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Kentucky Derby Fantasy!

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Don't miss this experience! It was the dining highlight of our Derby trip! We landed in Louisville and headed straight to the Brown Hotel. Although we were delayed by parade traffic they held our reservation until 9:30PM! We were amazed by the hospitality- the hostess was so obliging and our waiter was polished and a pro! We met the General Manager of the hotel and The young new chef at the English Grill gave us a tour of his kitchen and served us herbs from his own organic farm. Cuisine: the meal was one of the best I have ever eaten! Simply a great, world-class dining experience."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Derby Celebration

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I surprised my wife with a trip to the Kentucky Derby. It was the first time we had been there. After doing a little homework, I made reservations on line at The English Grill. Of course, Derby Day was booked but Thursday was available, so we took it. Everything was perfect. The beet salad, the pork chop, the salmon, the flaming chocolate dessert, the service- all spectacular. Even the reservation person was extremely helpful on how to get there, where to park and how best to fight the traffic. The parade finished at 7:00 and dinner at The Brown immediately following. Life is good."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a fabulous time at

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"We had a fabulous time at the English Grill. We had initially intended to have the famous Kentucky Hot Brown where it was invented, but found they were having a Derby tasting menu preview with wine pairings. We couldn't resist after the server showed us the menu. It was outstanding. Since we visited during the start of the Derby celebration, it was probably a special time for tasting and not something that would be occurring often."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

wait staff was awful, Phil

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"wait staff was awful, Phil dropped the ball big time. I had the food a million times.
*** the hot brown was outstanding!! only reason it didnt f the entire meal.
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Dined on 04/12/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We will be back. Rooms are

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We will be back. Rooms are just right. Phillip at the Grill took good care of us as he has others for 37 years. We must stay longer next time."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Cut Above All!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"As first time diners, we were amazed with the professionalism of the entire staff from the dining room manager to the bus staff! Kudos! The menu choices lives up to the legacy of The Brown and The English Grill! The superior wait staff added exuberance to the complete dining experience!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Overall we enjoyed the experience,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"Overall we enjoyed the experience, with one exception.
The menu and food were good, if perhaps not great for the price. The decor and ambiance were very good. The location was perfect.
The service was generally prompt, with the right amount of attention paid without being intrusive.
The only real drawback was our waiter, who decided, on his own, to switch the wine we were drinking. My wife had chosen a wine she liked. I later asked for the same, and she asked for a refill. When the wine came, she said it tasted different. When we pushed the waiter on it, he admitted he had given us a different wine that he liked better, and was unapologetic about it. He gave us a price break, but should have suggested the wine, not imposed it.
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Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Never disappointed in the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Never disappointed in the service or food at the English Grill. We have been going there for several years and each time is better than the last."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Impeccable service. It is

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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"Impeccable service. It is good to know that there is still fine dining that lives up to the old standards. The atmosphere was eloquent but not over done. The food was incredible! The beet and goat cheese salad was outstanding as ell as the salmon and sea bass. The Brown hotel has a real gem with the English Grill! This was a great dining experience!!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"The food is so good!!!! The only thing I didn't like was the crepe dessert. But the dinner and appetizer FAR made the meal worth it. That and along with the server Kenneth. It was great being pampered!!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 12 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent bar and bourbon

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent bar and bourbon list. Soup was excellent, entree was good but not great. Maitre d and Manager were very friendly and offered amenities. Server didn't come back to check on food but one time. Great bar for a bourbon drinker. Every other upscale restaurant I've been to in Louisville has much better food than this one."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 13 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were celebrating a birthday

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were celebrating a birthday and an anniversary. We were surprised with two beautiful flaming desserts that we all enjoyed and which made the occasion a memorable one. Our waiter, Phil, was attentive and helpful and made sure we had whatever we wanted!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
 2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointed

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Lamb was tuff, fingerling potatoes black from night before, food warm not hot."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 15 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The English Grill at the Brown

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The English Grill at the Brown is great for those special occasions or for a romantic evening!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, excellent service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great food, excellent service and a beautiful place. We will return."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Never had a hot brown and

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Never had a hot brown and wanted to try the origonal. It was really bad, I dont know how anyone could like this.
Also got sticker shock when the bill came, unbelievably expensive!
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Dined on 02/13/2013
 2013
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Review 18 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wy wife and I thoroughly enjoyed

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wy wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and evening. We had our wedding reception in the Crystal Ballroom in the same hotel, so it was an ideal place for our early Valentine's Day dinner. Very fine dining, but relaxed at the same time. Perfect!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Big disappointment.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I took my husband to the English Grill for his 50th birthday. Being one of the nicest restaurants in town, I had high hopes. Unfortunatley, the restaurant did not live up to expectations. They overcooked my filet -- TWICE -- then finally served me half an hour later, after my husband had entirely finished his meal. Further, for such an elegant venue, the wait staff was surprisingly casual and loud with the guests. I could hear conversations across the room. Finally, our waiter talked our ear off, killing an intimate special occasion for my husband and I. I won't be back."
Dined on 02/06/2013
 2008
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Review 20 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was pretty good overall.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was pretty good overall. Service was a little slow and waiter seemed disinterested but overall an enjoyable meal. Loved the hot brown but beef ribs were somewhat lacking in salt and flavor. Appetizers and salads were yummy. We did not have room for desserts at the end of the meal but the options sounded good, although not a lot of explanation about them, just names."
Dined on 02/05/2013
 2013
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Review 21 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

First time diner Limited

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"First time diner
Limited menu
Food quality &taste good
Food value no so good
Service was very good
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Dined on 02/05/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 22 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best, if not the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"One of the best, if not the best, restaurants in Louisville. Pricy, but worth it."
Dined on 01/30/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Was disappointed with our

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Was disappointed with our server at the end of the night when our checks all got messed up. Our meal ended up on my sister's bill and we ended up paying for part of theirs and the waitress was supposed to fix it and bring the new bill back. She never brought it back. Then she came and asked my husband for our credit card and was gone forever with our card and we never got to see the new bill. When our receipt came back it was wrong but we had waited so long by that time we needed to go. Our 89 year old mother was really getting tired and we needed to get her home."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

The quality of the food has

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
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"The quality of the food has gone down and the lack of wait staff made it worse. This was my last visit. With the hotel full it appeared that that they did not plan for walk in traffic."
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2011
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Review 25 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The only thing wrong with

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The only thing wrong with this visit was the service....all the way from the valet parking to the waiter....aside from that, the food was good!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2012
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Review 26 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Typical for English GrillService

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Typical for English GrillService ExcellentFood Excellent Entire Experience Excellent"
Dined on 01/22/2013
 2007
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 27 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Worst Service Imaginable

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Some of the worst service I have ever experienced. We waited 20 minutes to get desert and another 30 minutes to get our check."
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2011
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Review 28 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Very considerate, if slightly

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Very considerate, if slightly overbearing service. Lots of dark wood and horse paintings. Food was mostly good, especially the curried butternut squash soup and quinoa-brussel sprout accompaniment to the grouper. However, the curried tofu "steak" was blander and softer textured than nearly all other tofu preparations I've tasted."
Dined on 01/17/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 29 for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We had a reservation, when

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
"We had a reservation, when we arrived there wasn't a host/hostess in sight. We waited 10 minutes until we were greeted. Once inside, service was good!
Hot brown was great (when at the brown, eat the hot brown)."
Dined on 01/18/2013
 2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The English Grill at Brown Hotel
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Noise Level
1.3 / 3
Moderate