Not much to say besides Wow! We visited Lake Bluff to see our son in laws family and they had us stay there. The service, the size of the rooms, etc all made me feel rich! Ha read more

Over the phone restaurant people are very unprofessional, they stated that restaurant is booked when it isn't.

Beautiful historical hotel. The tea time experience was amazing... our Buckingham Suite was one of the most amazing places we've ever stayed in on our travels. The biggest thing was the EXCEPTIONAL service before we even arrived. Michelle in guest services reached out to help us with dining and went above and beyond to give us very specialized treatment from the moment we reserved our room.. we will be back, and we will tell our friends. read more

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My second visit here for lunch during the holiday season. You want a place that feels fancy, but you don't want to travel Downtown? A beautiful place to have lunch on the north shore. The main dining room "The English Room" is decorated with a nice holiday tree, white tablecloth four tops and leather tufted chairs. This visit we sat outside facing the outdoor garden. Lots of light with the windowpane glass looking to their outdoor terrace. I think this is my favorite spot of the two. And I'll definitely have to come back to try the outdoor garden/patio in the summer time. On both occasions the Hostess greeted me upon entering as well as the doorman who received me upon walking in. The menu offers appetizers, soups, salads, Pastas, and more. I had the Lobster Bisque Soup on both visits which was very good as my starter. Waitstaff is impeccably dressed, hostess offers to take coat also very personable. Will be back again once the summer months come along. See pics below of my recent visit! read more

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Yesterday, my daughters took me to Deerpath Inn to celebrate my birthday. It was perfect and the brunch was wonderful. There were so many choices each one better looking than the next. I ordered a Bellini Cocktail and it came in a beautiful glass and had a yellow pansy on it. So pretty and the taste was exquisite. My granddaughter was also with us and it was a treat for me to see her in this setting. The service was right on the mark, they could not do enough for us. There is also complimentary valet parking which made it so easy for us as it was starting to drizzle and we had ample time to be inside and cozy. read more

I have now been to eat in the courtyard at Deer Path twice since the start of the pandemic. Once for breakfast and once for dinner. Both dining experiences were lovely. The courtyard is charming and provides a very relaxing experience. Service is impeccable with accommodating, well masked servers. Reservations are a must. We had to book two weeks ahead for a Sunday dinner reservation. You should also be prepared to be greeted at the outside entrance and asked to wait until the get the all clear that your table is ready. For my breakfast experience, I had the avocado caprese toast. It was delicious and came with some nice fruit. Not quite a five though as the bread and avocado were not quite what I expected. The bread was a bit thin and not toasted quite enough so it got a bit chewy. I'm not quite sure that it was even sourdough as billed. It seemed like extra thin sliced whole wheat to me. For avocado toast, I wish there had been more avocado. The avocado portioning was a bit skimpy. One thing that went above and beyond was that when we told them that we were two friends dining and not from the same household, they were able to seat us a table for six so we able to sit pretty far apart from each other. For our dinner experience, there were four us and three of the four entrees were excellent. The star was the lobster and scallop risotto. We went with our son and his fiance, who is vegan. They don't have much as vegan options but were very kind to put together a pasta dish with lots of mixed veggies! She proclaimed it a success and the tomato sauce to be super flavorful! Son ordered the steak frites but substituted mashed potatoes instead of fries. They absolutely had no problem with the substitution, which is always nice. Hubby has the lobster and scallop risotto which was incredible! It was rich and packed with seafood. Pretty much everything you want from the dish. I ordered poorly. I had the Dover sole. It wash such a shame, as Dover sole is such a wonderful fish. The flavors are mild and delicate and couldn't stand up to their breading and over oiled sauteing. I would not recommend ordering this dish. Overall, the Deer Path is a great choice for special occasion dining especially during the pandemic. read more

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Deer Path Inn is the North Shore's answer to experiential dining. It's not fine dining, it's special occasion service with a Scottish veneer. If you go here, it's expected that you're a bit of an asshole and the staff has hardened to cater to the wealthy. High tea was a new experience for me, and I'm glad to have had the opportunity and context to understand what this is from the other side of some really cute pictures. read more

Great place for afternoon tea! We thoroughly enjoyed our time time here - thank you so much for making my birthday celebration special! read more

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I stayed here recently on a trip to visit my son who is in the Navy. There were so many things that went wrong at this hotel. The stay started off fine. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the bellhop, Drew, who brought my bags up to the room. I was happy to tip him for this service. Check in went fine as well. I was very tired due to a flight from the West Coast. I ordered room service and was happy with the food and the delivery and was also very happy to tip for this service. My room was also pleasant. It all started to go bad the following day, however. I was told that complimentary pastries and tea would be served in the Hearth room in the am. That sounded great to me as I had eaten a late dinner and knew I would not want much for breakfast. I arrived in the Hearth room @ 9am. There were no pastries, only tea. I went to the front desk to inquire about the pastries and was told that there were pastries in the room and that I should go check again. So, I walked back to the Hearth room to double check and, as I already well knew, there were no pastries. So, I walked back to the front desk to let them know that indeed there were no pastries, lol. At that point, someone was dispatched to bring more pastries. I had originally been told that pastries would be available until 10am so there was still an hour where I assumed other guests might also come down for tea and pastries so imagine my surprise when literally someone showed up offering me one of two muffins that they were holding in their hands. It was just very odd. Normally, if a hotel is going to offer this hospitality then they make sure the offerings are replenished and certainly are not expecting guests to walk back and forth asking for them. Perhaps I should have lowered my expectations because things just kept getting worse. I encountered two hostesses at the restaurant and both were poorly trained. Neither knew how to properly interact with guests. The icing on the cake, however, was when the gentleman who apparently is in charge of food and beverages took it upon himself to interrupt myself and my son (who, by the way, was dressed in military uniform) and inform us that we were not allowed to open the shears at the window we were sitting next to in the Hearth Room because we were wrinkling them. Without pause, this person reaches across our tea setting and pulls the shears closed. As I began to protest, he went over to a different window and pulled those shears open and proclaimed that if we wanted open shears that would have to do then he pranced out of the room. I was absolutely flabbergasted. We had the shears open for a reason. It is very dark in that room. I had sat by the same exact window just the day before reading my book for hours with the shears pulled open and it was not a problem. Who was this idiot?! Not only did he disrespect me, he disrespected my son who is serving this country! I have stayed at many luxury hotels and resorts around the world and I have NEVER been treated as rudely as I was treated at this hotel. There were a few staff members that did a wonderful job. The front desk staff and I spoke to at least 3 or 4 of them were always very courteous. The guys at the front door bringing in luggage and opening doors are also very polite but unfortunately the few poorly trained staff who are walking around like they own the place ruin the whole vibe. Please retrain these people or turn them loose. Also, please be mindful when you have service members at your hotel. Remember to thank them for their service and show respect. It's a very easy way to show gratitude for their sacrifice and service. read more

Three of us had afternoon Tea today. Our waiter was George. Extremely personable and helpful! All in all a lovely experience. And the price is much more reasonable than the hotels in the city. read more

This is probably the best restaurant in town. The place is not easy to find and you wont even think it was there. The place is located on the garden level of the Inn. Im rating this restaurant because of their exceptional service. Mostly hardworking Mexican servers and bartenders working together to pull out great service to clientele. The food is also exceptional, they serve sushi and sashimi besides american food. I love this place, and we will always visit whenever im in Lake Forest. read more

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Superb hotel in Lake Forest! Amazing food and great personnel. This is the place to be in LF! read more

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The Pub was wonderful! We went there with friends on Sunday around 11:30 am. The fish and chips were outstanding! A whole deep fried cod was wonderful. The steak sandwich as ordered, delicious and tender! The atmosphere was conducive to conversation for the four of us. Wait staff is attentive and gave truthful recommendations when asked. Bar drinks were as ordered and delicious. In other words, do try this place. read more

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Called to make a tea time reservation and the guy that picked up to assist me was so rude. I had him on speaker so my family was able to hear our conversation and he was so not interested in helping me. I told him we had a death in the family and was looking to doing something special for my sister and her family. I asked him if we break up the group into smaller tables to make it work. Nope was his answer. According to him there is no availability at all FOREVER at Deer Path for us. His attitude was he could care less, and lots of awkward silence from his end. He then Transferred me to another person, which was nice person and she told me that they don't do tea time in the other part of the restaurant and wasn't sure why he transferred me to her. Well, next I called the Drake & Peninsula and both were accommodating and so nice and both helped me find a date to accommodate us Lesson learned! read more

What stood out? The fact that they wouldn't put the sound up on the TV during the Super Bowl. Why call yourself a pub then? Disappointing.

Ate here for our 52nd Wedding Anniversary. Upon seating in the beautiful Patio, was served complimentary flutes of Champagne. For appetizers we had Calimari and French Onion Soup. Both were delicious and the serving size for the Callimari made for a nice doggy bag for the next day. For entrees we had the Steak Frite and Chicken Piccata. The Steak had a wonderful char and was a perfect Medium Rare. The serving size for the Chicken was very generous and made for a second doggy bag. For dessert we ordered the "Big Arse Chocolate Cake" and the name is spot on. It was a HUMONGOUS wedge of delicious chocolate goodness. Yet a third doggy bag to take home. Service was attentive and friendly and overall a great time. read more

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Haven't been here for awhile, but stopped in for brunch last weekend. English breakfast was tepid, with eggs ordered 'sunny side up" arriving shriveled and upside down. If you wanted service, you had to signal for it. Expensive. Won't return soon. read more

Great food and cocktails. The bartender was great and knew bourbon Even had their own dongle Barrel picks. read more

So lovely, so fancy. We went to the tavern for Christmas Eve dinner, where they don't take reservations so we were told it would be an hour wait. Went to the hearth room and had some lovely cocktails (manhattans, French 75, and Kir Royale). We had just ordered a cheese plate when we were told after about 15-20 minutes our table was ready! No worries, we brought our cheese plate downstairs where we enjoyed the rest of our dinner. Our waiter William was so friendly and kind in sharing his story of coming to this country, and all the food was great. I ordered the scallops and lobster risotto which was delicious and very flavorful with lots of saffron. The cheeses on the cheese plate were great-- especially an herby green cheese that was beautiful and tasty. The whole meal was great-- even the other diners were super friendly! Everyone was in a good mood because it's so nice here. Definitely worth the wait! read more

The Bar at Deer Path Inn has a classy ambiance with delicious meals and drinks; the service is amazing too! read more

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Great hotel! Excellent customer service. Great food. Nice rooms. Great location. Highly recommended.

I did a take out for dinner yesterday. it was raining and they didn't have outdoor seating that day. I didn't want beef and was looking for seafood or not beef. So I got a lobster bisque and a chicken piccata with vegetable. When I opened my package at home and it smelled so good already. They gave me really yummy rolls with rosemary and soft soft butter. The bisque was really delicious in the beginning but after half way through it was too salty and rich. Still really tasty. The chicken was just chicken right? No it was very tender and yes just perfect softness. A to go place. read more

Food decent service horrible. Never came to check on us after we got the food. Ordered Greek salad no olives came with olives plus maybe extra. Asked for another Bellini and never brought me that either. Would not go back read more

Review of the White Hart Pub - very good food and wine, but terribly old-fasioned setting and slow service. We won't go back.

Wife was just there for a baby shower and enjoyed her first experience having afternoon tea there. Beautifully decorated venue with various sitting rooms, and very fancy atmosphere all around. She's already planning her next visit with friends for more tea or will try their brunch, so I can only guess that her experience was positive and she's looking to explore more of this place. Nice friendly staff, easy parking in the area. read more

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Hubby and I have been here three times to have a drink and eat at the bar. It is a GREAT place to to that IF you can get a seat at the bar! The big issue is everyone just stays so long for drinks on Friday night. The first time we went, the bartender was so great. She saw us waiting for a seat and made sure we could get the next open spots. We had a wonderful night. She made great drinks for us. I had the sushi and hubby had a burger. PERFECT! Just what we had in mind. The next time we went, the same bartender was looking out for us while we stood and had our drinks. Unfortunately, no one left for an hour. We finally sat at a little booth in the corner. I had a salmon burger and hubby had the chicken parm. Again, the drinks and food were top notch.... but we were disappointed we couldn't sit at the bar. We were told by a couple of workers to get there at 5pm on a Friday.... so next time, that is what we did. .... But the bar was full!!!! We were disappointed, so we left... since it was so early we drove down to Highwood and went to Toad's Stool for a drink, and Longitud315 for dinner. We will be back... maybe during the week... :-/ read more

We were so excited to stay here after so many friends recommended it.. we showed up after a long flight around 230 pm.. valet was super nice.. got to the front desk, this is where it began.. a very disinterested young man flatly checked us in and said no room until 4pm.. ok.. no problem.. is there somewhere we can get a drink? Flatly waves his arm towards the left, yea, down there.. um... ok... we walk in the direction he flailed towards, down some stairs to a basement pub, with hard wooden church style pew benches at some tables.. there was one employee sitting watching some sport on tv.. a waiter flies by and we ask is there a bar? He proclaims 'NO, SIT'... um. Huh.. not any place to relax, at all.. we head back to the lobby.. I sit looking like a lost child trying to find something on yelp, but of course, no internet and because we were not checked in, couldn't use the hotels. My husband goes back to Mr Warm and Friendly and asks if there is a local map.. flat NO.. UM, OK.. asks if there is a dress code for the central dining room.. flat NO.. We head there.. CLOSED FOR SEATING.. back to my seat and yelp.. kicking myself for not thinking to look ahead for a place to grab a snack and a drink.. sad to say, apparently they have a beautiful garden on property, we never knew about it or saw it.. we wondered out like lost kids and found a nice Italian place with wonderful service near by.. we had 24 hours to cancel our remaining nights stay.. I cancelled. For 500 or 600 a night, all in with tax 700, I would rather say at a holiday inn.. we finally got our room, same snot was at the desk.. had to laugh. Was my birthday, they sent a nice email to my husband asking if we were celebrating anything. He said as such.. nothing done, all good. They did have a bottle of wine in the room for purchase.... WITH ONE GLASS. haha so dumb.. anyways. I would not recommend this place ever. It sucked. We had a view of the roof, we laughed. When we checked out the gal asked us if we enjoyed our visit, she was nice enough but before I could answer, she started scrolling on her cell. Haha. Perfect ending read more

Came here for a wedding and had an awesome time. The coordinator for the wedding was on top of things and made sure we had everything we needed. The inn is pretty big and I got lost a number of times because their hallways are like a maze!!! There were two weddings going on here when I came. The ceremony room was beautiful. Shortly after the ceremony, the room was converted into a dining room with a dance floor in the middle of the room. The food we had was delicious! The service was good, very prompt and quick. The bar was excellent. I am not a drinker and I asked if the bartender had any non-alcoholic drinks. He said yes and threw in at least 5-6 different mixes together. I was a little concerned he was making me an actual alcoholic beverage, but he didnt because I didnt feel sick and it tasted great! A great place for a wedding! Parking in the area can be a bit challenging though. read more

The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is simply because the Deer Path Inn is rather pricey. I've lived on the North Shore basically my entire life, and I've never ever eaten at the Deer Path Inn until recently. I went with my family for the brunch they do each Sunday, and it was the fanciest brunch I've ever been too. We were seated in this sort of "sun room" area which is separated from the main buffet room. By the way, the service is very attentive; always making sure you have enough champagne. The buffet is amazing. They serve everything from sushi to lamb to shrimp to prosciutto to cake...the list goes on. Of course they serve breakfast items as well, it's not just focused on lunch food. I definitely plan on returning to the Deer Path Inn. Likely not anytime soon though, because as I mentioned, it will cost you a pretty penny. read more

Popped in for drinks tonight with a colleague after work. We stayed in the bar area. Disappointing beer list; more disappointing that none of it was on draught. I ordered a Tieton Apricot Cider, which was delivered to our table with a frosted mug and as an open bottle. The waiter didn't even make a gesture to pour it for me. As a beer snob I am, by association, a glassware snob. At least serve your cider in an appropriate glass. That also applies to my co-worker's Guinness, served in a can with the same mug (it was, at least, poured for him). I did order the falafel appetizer, which was served with a quinoa salad. Good sized appetizer for only $9.00. I'd go back for happy hour, but would likely get a cocktail and skip the skimpy beer list. read more

This place is beautiful and exudes elegance. The money put in to totally remodel the inn was well worth it! We walked into the lobby and were immediately greeted by the valet/doorman who pointed us in the direction of "The Bar" where we decided to have some afternoon cocktails. The front desk staff were again smiling and very friendly. Got to the bar which was a very handsome redo of dark woods and rich textures. Sat at the bar where 2 other guests were sitting and were coldly attended to by Jorge. (There were other bar/wait staff standing around in the corner). We ordered wine while Jorge busily prepped his bar and exuded a vibe of "wanting to get the heck outta there". Needless to say, we loved the space enough to come back that evening for dinner. Back at the bar for dinner: The place was bustling and we were seated promptly. Our server was Chris, a nice young man who probably would be better suited for an IHOP than the Deer Path Inn. He didn't introduce himself or inform us of any specials or anything but just said "ready to order"? twice. The second time I prompted him and said that we'd never dined here before and if could he recommend anything. He proceeded to take the menu and point to every other item on it as his recommendation and stated " there, something from each section" Wow how unpolished. And that would be a complement. I ended up ordering the steak frites which were good and perfectly cooked. My partner had the Churchill salad which again was delicious. The staff to customer ratio it seems in this place was quite high given the caliber of service this place seems to be aiming for however, i think that staff should not be seen "hanging out" and given our experience with Jorge and Chris, need lots and lots of customer service training. I'd definitely return but hopefully management reads this and makes some needed improvements with staff training. read more

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I really enjoyed their delicious molten lava chocolate cake (that wasn't overly sweet and it was so moist and so good) with a side of fresh vanilla ice cream, and another star for the hand towels in their bathroom with good-smelling Gilchrist liquid soap. The side of baby carrots and green beans were good in their peppercorn sauce (that wasn't overpowering), but some of the carrots weren't cooked all the way through. The NY Prime steak was fine, and the potatoes themselves were okay. My mom had the Petite Filet Mignon, and she said that was marvelous, cooked well, and a perfect portion for her (it came with a side of mashed potatoes, the same veggies, and drizzled with mushroom sauce). My dad had the rack of lamb, and it didn't taste too lamb-ish; he enjoyed it, but it seemed to not be big enough of a portion. My sister had the Artichoke Ravioli, stuffed with goat cheese, covered in a tomato-based sauce - this was okay, but it seemed as if there should be more sauce since it was quite dry. The bread came from their 'bread table,' with crushed peppercorns and an olive oil bottle. The inn itself is cute and like an old-traditional-English type of place with decorations and such. It was cute and cozy, but the food was just okay. +Petite Filet Mignon +baby carrots +green beans +located inside the Deer Path Inn read more

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Dear Deer Path Inn, My wife and I were really looking forward to our stay from 20-22 July 2018, but after our two nights, we left disappointed and offended by your staff. We would like to share some feedback. My wife was in the Lake Forest area for work. She travels a lot and we hadn't seen each other in 3 weeks. We were looking forward to a luxurious weekend together. Prior to our booking, we had compared many hotels in the area. And after a thorough search, Deer Path Inn sounded like a dream. It had everything we were looking for. Nearly 5 stars from hundereds of guests. The upscale, refined, and elegant descriptors wooed us. But what sealed the deal were the raving reviews about how fantastic the service was. "Phenomenal service," "wonderful staff," "above and beyond" were just a few of the words previous guests had used. We booked our stay. On Saturday (21st July 2018, around 10:10 AM) my wife and I made reservations and walked down to The English Room for breakfast. The waiter, who greeted us by checking his watch and grimacing, silently handed us the menus. Less than a minute later he hurried back, looked at his watch again and asked if we were ready. I needed another minute. He finally spoke to us and said that the kitchen was closing. So we quickly made decisions and handed the menus back. The food was delicious and the ambiance was beautiful. Our waiter did not come back to check in on us. Roughly a half an hour later, a party of six were seated at the table next to us. Their waiter approached them with the same breakfast menus that we were given, they weren't told that the kitchen was closing, nor were they rushed to place their orders. The kitchen was surely closed by now--we wondered. Curious and offended as to why we were treated so disrespectfully, we asked to speak with our waiter. We politely let him know that he was rude when he communicated to us the kitchen was closing by looking at his watch--not once, but twice before speaking with us. And when we asked whether the kitchen actually closed since the table next to us leisurely ordered from the same menu more than thirty minutes later, he didn't have an answer for us. The hostess wasn't at her station when we left the restaurant, so after returning to our room, my wife called the front desk to give them the same timely feedback. Shaken up by the incident, we restricted ourselves to ordering room-service for the remainder of our stay. Unfortunately, there was another incident of offensive behaviour. On Sunday (22nd July 2018, around 10 AM), my sister was coming to pick us up. My wife called the front desk prior to let them know of her arrival. When my sister approached the front desk, she told the gentleman behind the counter that she was there to see her sister in room 323. He examined her (a 5-foot tall Indian woman holding a baby) for a moment and probed her, "Is she staying at *this* hotel?" (with an emphasis on "this"). Taken aback, my sister repeated that I was staying in room 323--really. There was no suitable reason for him to ask her that question unless he thought she didn't belong--even after the mention of my room number. Your website states, "The one thing even more memorable than the Deer Path Inn's iconic architecture is our legendary reputation for personal service. It is this unmatched service and the personal attention we give to each of our guests that has kept them coming back for over 85 years." The service was certainly memorable. Losing two customers may not have an affect on your bottom line, but we strongly recommend that you evaluate your staff against your brand's commitment, to make sure that they are aligned. Who knows how many others have crossed Deer Path Inn off their list without having shared any feedback. Sincerely, Moitri & Nekisa 23 July 2018 read more

I attended a bridal shower luncheon at the Deer Path Inn and thought this quaint little hotel was absolutely adorable. The room was absolutely beautiful and the perfect size for the amount of people (approximately 30) who attended the luncheon. The food was very good as well...the first hour was a cocktail hour and I loved the bruchetta and the vegetarian egg rolls. We had a choice between salmon or pine nut crusted chicken with pesto pasta for lunch. I chose the salmon and thought it was delicious, but everyone seemed to really enjoy the chicken dish as well. I'm not sure what it's like to stay at this hotel, but if you are looking to throw a party in this party definitely check out the Deer Path Inn. read more

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Food: 3 Decor: 2 Service: 4 I came here for an all-day staff meeting and dinner. The conference room we were in for the majority day met our needs. Breakfast had fresh fruit, and lunch was okay. Dinner was rather disappointing. We were seated at a cramped table and had to request that they add another table so people wouldn't be bumping elbows. 1. Caesar salad, 8 ~It's a caeser salad. 2. Dover sole, 34 ~Mediocre. Fish was prepared okay, but the dish itself was just rather boring. 3. Espresso flourless chocolate cake, 8 ~Okay. Dense chocolate and came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it wasn't particularly memorable. I had a bit of Riesling, and it was just okay. Service was pretty good. read more

Outstanding burgers,salads and beautiful old school venue ! Will have to try the brunch some weekend soon ! Parking a possible issue ! read more

Everyone we encounter from management to the most basic employee seems to be driven to make our dining experiences memorable, every time we have been there. When they do something special for us there is often a smile of accomplishment. It is a special place in this antagonistic world of ours and we hope and pray that they never change. Rita and Burt read more

The remodel of the DeerPath is well done. This is an old, elegant, established place that exudes a sort of "old money" vibe. The building and grounds are beautiful, and the new greenhouse dining room is very nice - especially in winter - cozy and warm, with a view of the snow-covered patio. The service. Needs attention. In an upscale place like this, you expect your plate to be whisked away, one at a time, and taken back to the kitchen. You don't expect it to be stacked on a tray, while a bus boy trails behind with said tray, and a mounting, and precarious, stack of dishes and silverware. It's a nice touch to have a waiter run a crumber around on the table to clear crumbs, but don't direct patrons to lift their plates to clear underneath. It should be unobtrusive. Also, when pouring wine, it's best not to shake the bottle to get. the. last. drop. out. I realize these are small things, but in a restaurant of this caliber, one expects the service to be on point. The food. Average to very good. I had the Grouper with Lobster Risotto. The Lobster Risotto was very good, extremely rich, and would have been a great dish on it's own. That was my favorite part of the meal. The Grouper. I'd rather have a small piece of fish, perfectly prepared and delicious, vs. a giant piece that is virtually cold in the middle, dry and crispy on the outer edges. Fish is so delicious when cooked right, but it's tricky to get it just right. If the staff can get it just right, that will be a beautiful thing. The popovers that are served before the meal are decadent and delicious. The wine choices are fantastic. Just a few tweaks and this place will be back ON. read more

I've been to this Inn several times for their Sunday brunch which was very nice. But this time I went there with a coworker to get lunch in a casual friendly atmosphere. (We obviously picked the wrong place) When we walked into the place we looked into the main dining area and felt that was going to be way too 'stuffy' for us. The place was better suited for suit and tie business lunches. They did have a sign pointing to their bar so we decided to try that. We got there and were the only ones in the place except for the wait staff. The big lighted bar wasn't open until 4 so we had to sit in one of their two small boring, dark rooms. When we looked at the menu and saw their $6 bowl of chicken soup we decided to go somewhere more lively and reasonably priced. We ended up at the Lantern of Lake Forest. read more

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I was lucky to be the guest of The Gorgeous Blonde, with whom I enjoyed a sunny luncheon on their patio. The service was impeccable, the bread fresh and warm, and the iced tea cold and flavorful. I enjoyed a delicious chicken dish, while Gorgeous had a wonderful steak. I will return! read more