The Deer Path Inn lives up to its reputation as a luxury wedding venue. Between Windsor Hall and the white glove service I was impressed from beginning to end. Behind the scenes Felix was my point of contact and he was a total pro. 5 stars! read more

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The front desk was beyond rude. The two gentlemen were snickering and making fun of guest. They were dismissive of request and concerns. For the price you pay, you expect better. Will never return read more

Our server George was fantastic during High Tea! The atmosphere was gorgeous and the tea selection was great! Highly recommend! read more

Deer Path Inn - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

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Fantastic food and atmosphere! New Years day brunch was excellent and service was top notch! Never disappoints on any front! Highly recommend if you are in the area!! read more

Beautiful and generous tea service in their garden room. The offerings were delicious and even though every table was filled, my daughter, 10 year old granddaughter and I had a memorable, attentive tea before the school year starts. read more

I invited my granddaughter and out-of-town guests for High tea at the Deerpath Inn. I was very disappointed. The service was mechanical and poorly timed, and the food offering included dried-out finger sandwiches, oversized biscuits that were advertised as scones, and store-bought sweets. The tea service was good and served in lovely china. But overall, the experience was not positive. I do not recommend. read more

The food and drinks here are gorgeously served and plated but the food is pretty bland. Staff here are incredibly kind, though, and the building itself has a lot of interesting decor. read more

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Supposedly a top-notch place. We are guests staying here, and went to have dinner in the main restaurant. Our son has serious food allergies, of which we had notified the hotel before and reiterated with our server at dinner. He was great and noted the allergies on the ticket. Nonetheless, our son's meal arrived with his allergens in full view on the plate. Our server was horrified. An arrogant manager came and said he had the allergy situation under control, which was far from true given he didn't even understand the scope of the allergies. Did he think we would be fine with a swarthy manager giving a line when their carelessness could have seriously harmed our son? I guess they did their best overall. Sure. Let's say that. But their best, for the price and the reputation, is poor. You are much better off going elsewhere. read more

Last night, I had one of the best meals I have ever had... ( I. Am 74 and eaten all over the world) we ordered Brussel Sprouts first as the appetizer, best I have ever had, sautéed perfectly. I had Dover Sole as my main course, again, excellent. And finally, the Triffle as dessert ( 4 of us shared the appetizer and dessert). Generous craft cocktails, amazing service. One of the best "high end" restaurants... in the area!!! read more

Went for a mom and daughter and was utterly disappointed. For over $150 we saw our server for a total of 3 minutes, got one tower for the both of us and when we asked for another said they couldn't accommodate (while our neighbors to the right, another party of two, got served two towers upon sitting down), and took away our glass for the "complementary champagne" while refilling the tables across from us. I guess they assumed we were done because our server just stoped attending to us? Utterly disappointing. read more

Great service. Arturo was amazing. Very attentive but let us relax and take our time. Great food. Fabulous experience. Can't wait to go back. read more

It's been a long time since I've dined here so it's been renovated since I was last here, but the food is as good as it used to be. With Covid-19 they do have some outdoor seating but not much however the day we went it was drenching wet outside so the indoor dining was perfect. They made an awesome summer drink called a summer margarita made with watermelon that was delightful. My friend ordered the fish and chips and I like how they used fritzs instead. I had the Dover sole and it was wonderful. Service was delightful and I liked so many things on the menu, I will have to come back. You all know by now, I'm into clean and neat bathrooms so I'm glad this has one, too. I did notice a lot of the patrons dressed very nicely, but I was coming from work so not all put together but that didn't rub the service team at all which is also a plus. read more

Deer Path Inn - Summer Margarita - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

Service was good. Ordered the steak tartar as did another guest in our party. His comment was " this is the worst steak tartar I have ever eaten. It looks like dog food"! I agreed, this was the worst steak tartar I have ever been served, could not finish it, was disgusting! I ordered a salad for a main course which was just above mediocre. My two dinner guest had fish they thought was good. After reading the new menu and dining experience tonight, very disappointed, will not return for awhile. It appears there is a change in staff and perhaps the chef. None of the wait staff was familiar as I have been a regular diner at the DPI for years, lunch and dinner. Very disappointed. read more

I was so excited to finally check out this beautiful establishment, sadly I will not return. We were a party of 4, one guest ordered a caesar salad, and she received, chopped lettuce and a few croutons.... she literally had to ask where is the dressing?! I know mistakes happen but that def set a bad tone.... Then we ordered the beef tartare and it looked like different pieces of beef kinda all glued together, some pieces gray and some more pink. It looked so bad, my husband sent it back. Im glad he did, as I was concerned about food poisoning. The service was sooooo slow. I had the filet mignon and Id give it a 2 maybe. Ugh so sad because I really was excited to eat here. Much better steak at Wildfire or Perrys. Desert was not good either, I had the Big Arse Chocolate cake and it looks fabulous but thats it. Tastes awful, dry and underwhelming. My friend had the coconut truffle, again, dry and nothing special...tasted like box mix. Overall, our server seemed overwhelmed, we had to flag him down to just order our entrees and then pay our bill. It was a Saturday and we had high hopes. We sat in the Garden area. Will not return to dine here. read more

I stayed for three nights at this inn, and very highly recommend the quality of their accommodation, the customer service and food. I ended up getting very ill during my stay, and the staff took such good care of me. Thank you. read more

Literally the worst service of any high-end restaurant in the North shore. For example it took 40 minutes to get water and we sat without silverware for 20 minutes after being served our appetizer. Other tables were just as upset and there is a reason why recent reviews are complaining about the service just as us. When I asked for a manager while we were walking out, a guy in a tshirt ran up and when I asked if he was the manager he replied "yeah I guess". This place has gone down hill completely. There are so many other places to go for a special occasion or date night than this. Don't waste your time. read more

Omg this place is absolutely beautiful. It reminds me of Chalet from Rainbow 6 Siege. I've never seen a more beautiful restaurant. There's not much I could eat on the menu so I got an Impossible burger. I wish there were more vegan options but aside from that its a very good restaurant read more

The coziest most wonderful old rustic setting. If you want fancy decor or modern, go elsewhere. On a cold snowy night, it was perfect. Awesome portions (you must try the chocolate cake) and the drinks were fun, festive and delicious. You could do a casual night or nice dinner date and feel as though you fit in. Also, thank you for keeping my credit card safe until I returned three days later to grab it. read more

Abbott Labs bought this and renovated it because they need a place like this for their own purposes. This hotel is very well run. The bar and pub are mostly booked up. The English room is a great very formal place to eat. I recommend this place. The bar food is nothing to write home about but the ambiance and the hotel are so nice to be in. You won't leave here hungry. The prices are great. I have always wanted to live in their condos and I knew a couple of people who do and have. read more

English Grill dining room. Probably the best dining experience I've had anywhere in 50 years. No exaggeration. Impeccable service. Exceptional cuisine. A perfect evening. The charcuterie board and filet entree were outstanding. High-end pricing but well worth it. (The ONLY thing missing was a nice, white linen table cloth.) We will be back for our next special occasion. read more

There is no consistency here. 3/5 stars - The grilled octopus and pork belly appetizer is difficult to mess up but it was overdone. 1/5 stars - The medium rare angus filet mignon order was absolutely cooked to beyond well done. Today's vegetable side was literally 4 carrots. It was not a good dining experience this time around. read more

Worst restaurant around. Do not order afternoon tea at this restaurant the English room. I ordered almost a month ago for my daughter's birthday only to get a call and say they are fully booked but I can pick up food and tea to go. We live 46 minutes away. My daughter wanted to have a place to it and eat. Then I was told because I prepaid on line through Tock which is on their website I had to go to tock for refund. Well tock has on the website the restaurant has to refund through reservation system. It has been a nightmare and restaurant reservation lady isn't making matters any better besides having to try and get a place to eat last minute for the birthday. read more

As you enter you are greeted with a welcome. The vibes of the restaurant feel great it reminds you of a fancy undercover secret agent base. Looks can be deceiving. I had high hopes for quality food since the price was reasonable to unreasonably high. I would rate the service and food as follows: Service: 3/10 Reason: our waiter did not ask us if we had any questions on the menu. I would recommend to ask plenty of questions as what you order is not always what you get. Once we got our food, my wife and I were pretty disappointed with the presentation and taste of the food but I will tell you more on my food review below. The waiter never came back around to check on us to see how we liked the food which is supposed to be a restaurant standard thing to do. The service is as I say 3/10. Like I said "looks are deceiving". Food: overall 2/10 Taste: 4/10 Presentation: 3/10 Time to get our food: 6/10 Price: 3/10 - quality of food does not meet price.$$$ Overall would I come back? No. The service and food was so bad all we can think about was how bad the experience was. I would not recommend friends to come to this restaurant. Do you and your friends a favor do not eat at this place. You'll thank me later. read more

What an absolutely beautiful, charming hotel. From the lobby, to the pub bar, to the English Room Restaurant and finally to the guest rooms, the Deer Path Inn has an exquisite decor and such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff are some of the most professional, friendly individuals we've ever met. The front desk staff, including Michelle and Shelby, were incredibly helpful and accommodating. Our servers were attentive and personable. We look forward to returning for another stay. We would not hesitate to recommend the Deer Path Inn to our friends and family. read more

I've been going to afternoon tea at the Deerpath Inn since it was first introduced. Taking my mother there for her birthday during the first week, it was a wonderful experience. Sitting in the atrium/greenhouse like room with marble table tops and a view to the English courtyard, the atmosphere was elegant. The Inn had arranged for an expert from the UK to work with the chef and train the staff on a proper tea. The food was delicious and the service ideal. Many years have passed and unfortunately, the food has declined significantly. The sandwiches lack in flavor and proportionally are mostly bread. The mini quiches are a lower quality than the frozen ones I pick up from Costco and they are often cold. The scones are a quarter of the size they used to be (my last visit was November 2024). They are also cold and tough. Seconds are not offered/available. The sweets are uninspired. Too many macarons (which resemble store bought) and one yellow sponge with blackberry on top that I thought was slightly stale (or leftover) the first time I ate it. The second time, I realized it was just bad. It is really unfortunate that the quality of the food has deteriorated. The Inn is quaint and environment is special but the food is not up to par. If you do want to try it, surprisingly, reservations must be made several weeks in advance. My hope is that the Deer Path Inn kitchen returns to providing a higher quality food for the tea experience and better value for the dollar. read more

There is a reason why Deer Path Inn is consistently voted one of the best hotels in the world. Entering this space, you are immediately transposed into another, more gentle world, and you truly feel like you are in a special place. The staff could not be more attentive. And the food... magnificent... whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner in the bar, or a fancy dinner in the main restaurant, it is simply exceptional. And here's the thing... the food is priced pretty well! You pay a similar price for a meal at the pub as you would at other bar restaurants in the area, but the quality here is on a different level. Simply put, this is a local treasure, and I encourage anyone to visit at any time of day. read more

The dining SERVICE has plummeted! It is one of my favorite places to go in the Chicago area because it is such a beautiful place, but something has drastically changed with their level of service. We had to get up and find our waiter to get service. I hope it improves because I absolutely love the atmosphere in all of their different dining areas within the inn. It's a very special place and poor service should not be part of the experience. read more

My husband and I have been to hundreds of hotels between the two of us so we recognize an amazing resort when we see one. The service is top tier, amazing drinks, clean rooms, great food, and I can go on and on! read more

We ate at the Pub yesterday and it was ok. They gave us a brunch menu but never even asked if we would like coffee or tea? The service was very slow and the waiter never checked up with us to see if we needed anything. My husband got the pub burger with fries but he was never asked if he would like ketchup/mustard??? We expected so much more from a high end restaurant in Lake Forest. read more

This a great boutique- very comfortable, great service, clean- everything you want from a local specialty hotel. Recommend highly! They have all the particulars taken care of. On site pub and restaurants are very good. Quiet and relaxing. I have a small recommendation for them- more Christmas decor!! It could be a great Christmas vibe place. read more

Great pub and customer service. Oh the sushi was to die for. I can't say enough about the staff and their friendly customer service! Keep it up and can't wait to come back read more

-They're over staffed and top heavy. I've never seen a restaurant with more managers than servers like they had. -The changing table is missing a strap so when you try to change a babies you know what it's hard to do. -The menu is a bit boring and underwhelming for brunch-eggs 15 different ways and 7 other options. -Don't think the value is really there. $30 for a salad with chicken which is borderline between small and medium. read more

Went here for a dinner and the server gave us attitude the whole time. Gave curt responses and acted annoyed with our questions. When we ordered their large chocolate cake and told him we had tried our best to finish it with smiles, he gave us an irritated "okay?" and moved on. Worth noting that he had been a lot nicer with tables near us and we were the only table of all people of color. Seemed like he was trying his best to make us feel unwelcome. Food wasn't that great either; we will not be returning. read more

My family and I regularly go to brunches all over the area as we are located and hour away from each other we have had many experiences of different locations, coming out to lake forest we were excited to experience something different at Deer Path Inn! To start, I can't assess the parking situation as my husband dropped of my daughter and I and used the vallet! The building itself is just gorgeous ! My daughter was very excited to see the castle ! We were dropped off at the wrong entrance and there was a private shower going in, the attendant at the party was so kind and walked us all the way to the area where we were having brunch! The venue is just beautiful and I would love to see it in the spring and be able to be outside ! I didn't interact with the hostess at first as it wasn't hard to find our party! But they seemed kind and took the flowers my mother had gotten and put them in a vase which was very nice ! The food was okay, I wasn't thrilled by the taste or selection. We are typically used to having a huge variety but it was not the case here, they had the staples bacon, sausage eggs Benedict and a hash brown potato, the charcuterie board was good! And the couscous salad was very very good! You could have pancakes, French toast & omelets made to order, service took quite some time on the order of French toast for my daughter. My twins and husband love love love love sushi, this venue nailed it. I am speaking through their experience because I personally am not a fan. The presentation was very good and they went back several times for more! So for people that like sushi this is a great place ! I can't imagine the cost as we didn't have to worry about that this round but I will definitely say for my family it was not worth the expense! But my MiL wanted to celebrate her birthday there so we did ! Our server was good and he never let my champagne glass get low so for him and my champagne 5 stars ! Sorry for the lack of pictures I took many family photos this round ! read more

Deer Path Inn - Entrance - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

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Many perfect dinning experiences. Perfect in every way. Fine wines by glass or bottle. Amazing servers. Any season a joy.

Really liked the ambience and decor of the inn. We ate in The Pub restaurant and really enjoyed it. Service was excellent as was our meal. Drinks were very good as well. Definitely a place we will come back to. read more

What a beautiful establishment! As we were making our way to the lower bar, I was in awe of the charm and history of Deer Path Inn! Thank you to the manager Fahd for seating us in the back bar so quickly and checking in later on our dining experience. The service was great, they kept our waters filled and offered additional rounds of drinks too ;). We shared three appetizers: edamame, Spanish octopus and sea scallops (very flavorful and delicious). We also shared the filet mignon which was perfect. Lastly was dessert and that was a banana, Nutella trifle of some sort, which I HIGHLY recommend. Will be back next time I'm visiting!! read more

Amazing brunch !! So much good food. Sat in the sun room. Service was amazing. I ate so much. Eggs Benedict, sausage, prime rib, cheese, desserts, champagne, oysters, shrimp, everything you could imagine. Parking on the street was easy. Made reservations. Highly recommend. Will be back. Ciara is the best server!! Could not have been nicer or more attentive! read more

Deer Path Inn - Dessert table. Yummmm - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

Absolutely beautiful, English country decor. Do arrive dressed for the scene. Family who live in LF urged us to visit the Deer Path Inn. Friends of mine who just celebrated an anniversary here, too, urged us to go. After seeing their photos, I was SO looking forward to seeing this classic English architecture in person. The outside looks to be an English manor house, complete with English gardens to stroll. So, we arrived for brunch and dined in the English room. Lake Forest breakfast: 5! 2 eggs sunny side up, NY strip steak, hash browns and toast. Very good! Scottish Salmon: 5! Husband loved this. Salmon is served with pancetta risotto. I didn't try it; I don't eat pork. Seasonal Fruit plate- 4.5 Fresh, gorgeous arrangement of fruit. Lattes- 4 Service and atmosphere- 5! Gorgeous brunch spot in beautiful Lake Forest. Great setting for pictures, too. Will return to try the Afternoon Tea. read more

Great atmosphere and great service. We've eaten here three times now and I don't think any of the food has been exceptional.