Walker's Exchange

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   Laura

   Louisville

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Breakfast buffet was below expectations. Bacon was significantly undercooked. Waffles had a 15 minute wait - very backlogged bc made to order, and there was always a line. Berries were moldy, and several food items were empty and had to be requested to have replenished. Our server forgot our drinks several times and made out our final bill incorrectly. The Christmas Train and the Santa were great. The food experience was below expectations for such a beautiful hotel.
   

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   Rosalyn

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Second time going to Breakfast with Santa at the Galt House. Last year the food was so good we couldn't wait to go again this year. We were greatly disappointed. Fewer items on the buffet, most of the food was dry with poor presentation, and only one person was working in the area where you could get made-to-order omelets and waffles, causing a back-up. Last year steak was on the buffet. This year Beef Bourguignon was the replacement and it had a terrible aftertaste. The pastries looked like they came out of a box and were tasteless. The coffee was bitter. Last year the tables were decorated with flowers and ornaments. This year a lone cactus sat on each table. Someone could have made an effort to make the tables more festive. Each child received an elf or a snow fairy. Nice touch, but there was an unexplained $16 surcharge on our bill plus a place to add a tip. Santa Claus and the train ride were the saving grace. Both did not disappoint. The man who operated the train was very good with the children and tried to ensure that every child who wanted to ride in the engine had an opportunity to do so. Santa visited the individual tables, watched children ride the train, and sat in his chair so children could visit with him. We are on the fence about next year. Unless I see reviews praising the food, we will be spending our time and money elsewhere.
   

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   Derrick

   Louisville

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   They ended up closing for dinner service on this day and cancelled us. At least they called that morning to let me know and then another call around 4pm to confirm I got the message. Ended up going to Irish Pub down the street a few blocks away.
   

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   Brian

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Never again. We looked at the menu before we went and when we arrived they handed us half the menu and said tonight was the “express menu “ no entrees, only apps, soups and salads and handhelds. I did get to watch another chef make pizzas for an adjoining bar but was not offered those. I think as locals we just expected more from the famous Galt House. I will never go back to walkers exchange. Had I been told the bar offered pizza and other menu items I would have chosen that. Did make for a disappointing date night
   

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   Jennifer

   Louisville

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I would recommend ordering off the menu and not the breakfast buffet. Most of the food on the buffet was cold. The restaurant was not very busy but it took us forever to get our drinks and refills. The atmosphere was good for breakfast.
   

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   MARK

   VIP

   Phoenix

   14 reviews

   1.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Terrible experience. Below average food. Rushed service. Felt like a restaurant in a hotel and not a place they want people to return too.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 5 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely fantastic breakfast buffet with all the options you could possibly want.
   

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   Larry

   VIP

   Louisville

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food identification tags very helpful. Carved roast beef was excellent.
   

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   Gina

   VIP

   New York City

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. First, service was outstanding. Gerald, our server, was so kind and joyful. He was truly caring as we were dealing with a bit of disability challenges The food was incredible! Seriously good. Every bite we had we all exclaimed with yummy ness. That turkey!? Incredible. Mac n cheese and stuffing. So good. Truly. It was an impressive TGiving experience!
   

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    Lisa

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food is DELICIOUS!!! It's why we returned again this year for the Thanksgiving buffet. Superb.
    

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