But of a wait for food, French onion soup not great, waitress did not ask how we were doing, , entree was good Lovely place on the water, we sat inside but flies Were buzzing around our food read more

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Main Deck! I first visited last year and loved it so much that I knew I had to come back--and this time, it was the perfect place to host my birthday celebration. The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. Our group of 11 enjoyed a beautiful sunset view, and we could hear the live band playing downstairs, which they have every Saturday. It created such a fun and memorable atmosphere while still allowing us to enjoy our conversations. And the food... absolutely amazing! We tried every appetizer and almost every main course, and everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and truly gourmet. Another fantastic experience from beginning to end. 10/10--we will definitely be back again! read more

We were excited to try this restaurant after the remodeling. We had been to the previous one (Top of the Lake) and it was terrible. So, seeing the updated decor and menu, had me thinking that the new owners are really serious about providing a fine dining experience to Kueka Lake. Evidently NOT. We went on a Tuesday at 6PM for our Anniversary and despite that being in our reservation notes twice, it was never acknowledged. Our water tender filled our glasses after 15 minutes of sitting and waiting with no greeting after the hostess stand. We asked her what the soup of the day was and she didn't know. Our server Riley B. Had no personality or personal skills. She did not offer any suggestions on drinks, meals, appetizers, etc. also failed to acknowledge our anniversary. She did inform us that they were out of the short rib. We ordered the crab fritters, mussels, and French onion soup for appetizers. 35 minutes for appetizers to arrive and the mussels were ice cold, shells were all cracked. It was terrible, ate about 2 each and sent them back. Crab fritters were ok, still undercooked in the middle, but we were so hungry we ate those. Onion soup came out about 10 minutes after and that was the ONLY item of quality. Our entrees were the Steak Frites and Alfredo pasta with chicken. Those arrived about 1 1/2 hours after we were seated. Service was terribly slow all night, as well as zero follow up, despite the restaurant being about a quarter full. Entrees did arrive hot, so that was appreciated. Pasta dish was not an Alfredo, more of light tomato pepper cream sauce. Steak was prepared as ordered, however about halfway through eating, I enjoyed a piece of jagged plastic that poked my mouth. That was the final straw. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the foreign object. Saved you a lawsuit, you're welcome! The new decorations were made less enjoyable by the constant onslaught of flies in the dining room, which we discovered was caused by your staff keeping the door to the deck wide open. The irony is there was no patrons on the deck, so that was an unnecessary waste of AC and failed sanitation practice. Our view of the lake would have also been better if you can manage to clean the windows once in awhile. Of course I was prepared to address all of these issues with the manager, but after asking for the manager and two servers searching for about 10 minutes, we were informed he went home for the day and the person in charge was the chef. In summary, the Main Deck is a pig in a pretty dress. Food is inconsistent, mediocre at best, service and training of the staff is lacking and poor. Standards in the back of the house are also missing, as evidenced by cold appetizers, slow arrival times, foreign objects in the food, and out of stock items. Would enjoy the owner contacting me, but I won't hold my breath. Do not waste your time or money at this establishment! read more

I joked with my wife and daughter about the axiom.... "Never dine at a restaurant on a Monday because nothing is fresh!" Sort of came true. Ordered a side Caesar salad (no Croutons as I'm Gluten Intolerant.) Romaine lettuce was lifeless, old and a lot with that browned edge look. Dressing was lifeless. Just shouldn't have been served. Ordered the Short Rib and it was not a good choice. Served over a potato purée with pickled peppers (which turned out to be Jalapeños and very spicy.) Short rib was very dry and the whole dish was crying for some kind of jus, or gravy or some kind of moisture. Daughter had the scallop special which she said was okay but when she was done she had a pile of bacon lardons she didn't care for. Wife had the salmon and it was the best of the three entrees Decor was beautiful. Nicely decorated and loved all the Penn Yan boat pictures as I grew up in that era when a Penn Yan lapstrake was the boat to have. View is delightful. It was rainy but imagine sitting on that deck out back would be wonderful in good weather. Not sure we'd return and if we did we would stick with the apps and drinks. Menu execution and quality of cooking need improvement. Kitchen and food need to up their game to match the beautiful decor and view. read more

Main Deck - New American Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

A little disappointed with the service and organization but it has great location and excellent taste for food. I don't know if this is because the season hasn't arrived yet or this is general but it was a disappointment. We came here late for lunch, to find a mostly empty place with a large bar overlooking the Keuka Lake with host at the door and 1 waitress running the entire room. Considering how large that room is it was a surprise. Dishes we had to wait for some time but I was impressed with them. They had southern flair and taste and the taste was good but service left wishing for the best. read more

We have a window seat to see the lake view. The view is gorgeous even though it's a rainy day. Food is not bad. Service can be better. They have very nice deck for lake view too. read more

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Beautiful setting on the lake, but very hot on the deck at sunset. Sit inside the tall glass windows and enjoy the view - because that's the best part. Service was literally non existent once we were seated by the hostess who was working her Fanny off seating parties, cleaning tables, doing back bar work, etc. When no waiter came after 30 minutes we moved to the bar where they had to serve us because they had to look at us! Bartender was nice, drinks ok. The chicken sandwich -- with chips not fries:-( -- was excellent. Side salad tasty but tiny. The chicken Caesar salad was the smallest I've ever seen. Do not recommend. read more

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Overall the food was good. Small menu. Wish they had more diverse and health items. Gorgeous view, that along is worth the visit.

Outrageously slow and poor service. Doesn't matter if they only have a few tables, it took an hour to get our food and they brought me the wrong meal. They then took it back and brought me the wrong meal a second time. I noted it was wrong AGAIN but said I'd just eat it as it had been an additional 15 minutes at that point. The food is good (for the area) but the service is so poor it's not worth it. read more

I hate to give a bad review because the venue is nice and the wait staff were friendly -- but you go out to eat good food and well... it just so was not good food. The burger smelled and tasted like a hot dog - honestly, worse burger I have eaten in a really long time. I got sick from the bolognese and someone else we were there with got the fish fry which was not fully fried or crispy. The menu is deceptive - it looks good but does not live up to expectations read more

We waited over 2 hours for our food... the food was mediocre, at best. The view was beautiful, our waitress was nice, but to wait for 2 hours for food and to be comped one order of Brussel sprouts -- it felt ridiculous. Also, there were at least 3 other tables who left very unhappy. read more

Such a great restaurant with amazing food and service!! Would absolutely eat there again! 10/10!!

I visited Main Deck for the first time last night, and while the setting is absolutely stunning, the food was a major disappointment. The restaurant itself is a beautiful new build (opened July 2024 I believe) with incredible views of Keuka Lake. The décor is thoughtfully done--the upside-down wooden boat hanging over the bar is a standout piece, and the vintage photos throughout add charm. The atmosphere had so much potential... but unfortunately, that's where the positives mostly ended. My friend and I started with the French onion soup. It was the only dish that had any flavor, but even that was underwhelming in portion--maybe 1/4 cup--with an oversized, hardened piece of bread that took up most of the crock. For entrées, I ordered the pasta with beef bolognese and ricotta. As someone who is 100% Italian and an avid cook, I can honestly say this was one of the most tasteless pasta dishes I've ever had. The pasta was completely mushy, there was very little beef, and the sauce had virtually no flavor whatsoever. My friend ordered the braised short rib with butternut risotto. What should have been a rich, comforting dish fell flat. The short rib itself had a large, untrimmed piece of fat and was slightly dry--far from what a properly braised short rib should be. The topping described as a dollop of parmigiana resembled a loose, whipped mixture with minimal cheese and certainly not the quality you'd expect from Parmigiano Reggiano. The risotto lacked depth and cohesion. To make matters worse, all of the food was served lukewarm, and neither entrée had any real flavor. There wasn't even salt or pepper on the tables, which felt like a missed basic. The bathroom, while modern in design, was noticeably unkempt, with dirty-looking floor tiles. It was a warm Saturday night, and for a 6:45 reservation, the restaurant was nearly empty--we were only the second table seated. That alone was surprising for a place with such a beautiful location. The one true bright spot was our server, Matt. He was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. Pricing is consistent with an upscale dining experience, which I have no issue with--if the food delivers. Unfortunately, it didn't come close. With better execution in the kitchen, this place could be a gem, but it's been opened long enough that these "bugs" should have been worked out by now. Right now, it's all atmosphere and very little substance. read more

Dined here last night, the Brussels sprouts were incredible along with the calamari for the appetizer. The Steak was cooked to perfection and came with great service. Definitely would eat there again. read more

We were shown to our table. The drink special "The Pink Lady" was delicious. all of the food was easy to get to and excellent taste! very nice atmosphere also!! read more

Main Deck - This is our family on the deck at The Main Deck! - New American Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

We opened a business in the area & are checking out local restaurants so we can make recommendations to our clients. We've heard mixed reviews for this restaurant, and after our own experience we definitely won't be recommending this one. The menu & prices say fine dining.... But that's not what we experienced. We had to ask for the wine list, it wasn't given to us with the menu as you would in a well run restaurant. The view of the lake would have been great, but the windows were filthy on the inside and out. My husbands steak that was ordered well done arrived blackened on the outside and literally ice cold and raw on the inside. The only person who offered any kind of acknowledgment for nearly giving my husband salmonella was the waiter but it wasn't his responsibility to apologize. My steak was cooked correctly but it was a very tough piece of meat. The price markup on the wine was OVER DOUBLE. Pretty sure our deserts were not made fresh.... They were awful. There was really no excuse for a bad experience... there were only a handful of customers. (Now we know why.) Very disappointing experience and we will not go back. I worked in the fine dining restaurant industry for decades... the main deck is very overpriced, very poorly run & desperately needs a new manager. The only positives were the waiter was good, and the risotto was very good. This place has potential with competent management & kitchen staff. We will not be back. *review copied from my Open Table review. read more

Main Deck - Very rubbery cheesecake, and awfully artificially flavored Limoncello trifle - New American Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

Had dinner on a Sat night. The bar area with the boat look is very cool. Nice views of the lake. Beautiful room. We sat in a booth. There was music coming from the bar downstairs but it was not bothering us, we could talk to each other. The room did not echo with people talking, good acoustics. The corn fritters for an app and the short ribs for dinner were delicious. Waitress was super nice but forgot to offer us dessert. Water glass was dirty when we sat down. They have to work out the kinks but I will go back. read more

Great food! Beautiful atmosphere! Terrible service. We made a reservation through the website just in case it would be busy. When we arrived there was a group of 4 already waiting ahead of us with no host/hostess in sight. We waited for ten minutes while watching servers, food runners, and other employees pass us without acknowledging us. Then another group came in behind us and waited as well. Finally someone stopped when they noticed the full lobby. The hostess came up and seated the party in front of. She then returned and a took us to a table. We waited another 10 minutes before a server greeted us. During dinner service I went to use the bathroom and both hand soaps were completely empty. When we were ready to cash out we waited another 10 minutes for the server to grab our card. This restaurant has great potential but needs to be better staffed. read more

MAIN DECK - PENN YAN, NY An experience far beyond 5 stars This past Saturday, Kim and I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Main Deck in Penn Yan, and from the moment we walked in, we knew we had stepped into something special. The atmosphere alone is breathtaking -- warm wood tones, lake views, stunning decor, and a bar that looks like a piece of art. Everything feels intentional... welcoming... elevated. It's one of those places where you instantly feel relaxed and taken care of. But what truly made our visit unforgettable was our server, Kayla. Kayla wasn't just excellent -- she was exceptional. Friendly, professional, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable, she carried herself with a level of grace and care that you rarely see. She made us feel like we were her only table, even though the restaurant was busy. Every detail mattered to her, every question answered with genuine enthusiasm. She turned a great meal into a meaningful experience. And the food? Absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly cooked, beautifully plated, full of flavor -- from the French onion soup to the burger, everything was prepared with obvious pride and craftsmanship. Not a single detail missed. Kayla made us fresh coffee to warm the bones. It wasn't just a meal -- it was an experience. The kind that stays with you long after you leave. Main Deck is truly above 5 stars, and Kayla deserves every bit of recognition for the incredible work she does. We can't wait to return -- and if you're anywhere near Penn Yan, treat yourself. You won't just eat well... you'll feel welcomed, appreciated, and right at home. A huge thank you to Kayla and the entire Main Deck team for making our Saturday something special. read more

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I want to preface this review by stating that I rarely write reviews, and only do so when the experience is exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. Unfortunately, this time it was the latter. This restaurant has a beautiful interior and that's where the positives end. Our party of 5 waited 2 hours for our food to come out. I understand being short staffed on a Monday night but there was no apology or explanation for the ridiculously long wait. One table got up and left their food was taking so long. Short rib risotto was decent but a small portion. To their credit there was a decent amount of short rib but for 34 dollars I expect more than a cup of risotto. Shrimp pasta was overcooked. Burger was overcooked and bland. Truffle fries were decent. Service was lacking and we were charged for 2 risotto entrees when 2 risotto sides were ordered. Auto gratuity was added despite being a party of 5 (clearly stated on the menu that auto gratuity was for parties of 6 or more). If the kitchen/waitstaff/restaurant in general could get their ******* **** together it would be such a wonderful experience with the great view of Keuka lake. Until then avoid this restaurant unless you want to wait 2 hours for food that's mediocre at best, and service that isn't much better. read more

The deck view of Keuka Lake is amazing. Service is always friendly and on point attentive. The food is exquisite and the seasonal cocktails all made with fresh ingredients pair well with seasonal food offerings. Always a good meal! Scallops were superb, Brussels are melt in your mouth with a touch of crisp. Best spot in Penn Yan! read more

We had very good food from our seasonal appetizer to our Salmon dinner and beef bolognese. Service was great and we had a view of the lake. read more

Main Deck - Seasonal Bruschetta outstanding. - New American Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

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We walked into the restaurant. The view is outstanding, but... I ordered a strawberry margarita. It took the server 20 minutes to bring it to me. I don't know what it is that they brought me but it tasted like horrible sweet medicine. Before I continue, I must say, the restaurant was not full at all. As a matter of fact, the place was quite empty. I was finally able to get a hold of our server, and she said that she would bring me a new drink. I want this a spicy margarita, that too took some time to get. Around 45 minutes later, after we had our appetizers, the server came back and we asked for our main courses. I ordered a pasta and I asked him to make it very very light on the sauce. Our meals came, my pasta had shrimp on it, which was very good, but as far as keeping it light on the sauce, my pasta was swimming in sauce. I took 2 bites and couldn't eat any more. When the server came back, she asked me how was our food. I was honest. I told the server the truth. It took forever to get a drink. I asked for very light sauce (more than once), and I got fettuccine al a SOUP. She did deduct the drink from the bill. Bottom line , beautiful ambiance, horrible service, and mediocre food. read more

back again 2years later. New Menu with an amazing variety. I don't eat a lot of meat so reserve it for only the best! the steak was unbelievably tender and delicious and huge! Staff was accommodating with our big party's different wants but even without - the variety on the menu gave my whole party lots of choices even our vegan and vegetarians. and great appetizers and small pates. It was the weekend with live music down stairs. And the decor remains lovely with seating options in dining room, in the charming booths and of course on the deck - all with amazing views of Keuka Lake. I'll be coming back every trip I make to the area. worth the drive!!! read more

The restaurant looks fabulous. Very classy interior and outside deck seating. It is located on the shore of Keuka lake. I got the food is a bit of a letdown. Portions are a bit stingy and the taste was just ok. On this night there was something wrong with the Halibut and Risotto dish and some of the dinners were returned to the kitchen. I like a great looking facility like this but the food leaves a lot to the imagination. read more

Main Deck - Beef Bourguignon - New American Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

Open Monday yay! Service was excellent! I had beef burger sliders that were delicious and butternut squash risotto, also delicious!! My husband had shrimp bucatini that he loved! please support this restaurant!! read more

The food and service were great. I had the braised short ribs. Tender and savory. The risotto was the perfect side. I would return.

The view and the styling of this restaurant is top notch. The drinks are also great and the service was good. However, we definitely wouldn't come back here for food. We should have known something was off when the rolls that were brought to the table looked like they were store bought. I tried the appetizer special - Halibut Meatballs. They were incredibly dry and the sauce they came in was just weird. I think they were going for some kind of Asian fusion gravy but it just didn't work. I couldn't even sleep last night because it gave me the strangest heartburn. My partner had the beef cheek pierogies as an appetizer, and he hated them. The filling inside was lukewarm but the mushrooms that were served with the dish were piping hot. That could be overlooked if the dish had flavor but not amount of salt or pepper could save it. I had a Caesar salad as my main dish, which I thought was impossible to mess up but... it somehow lacked flavor too! There was no saltiness or nuttiness to their dressing which made the entire salad bland. I had ordered a side of Brussels sprouts and they were pretty good so I put them on the salad in an attempt to make it better. My partner ordered the burger which wasn't too bad but the fries looked like they came from the freezer section at Walmart. We're both foodies and truly don't mind spending a lot for a good meal - but for $145 I have to say this was one of the worst meals I've had in the Finger Lakes. read more

Main Deck - Halibut meatballs - New American Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

The food lacked in flavor and the portions were quite small for the price. Didn't meet expectations Ambiance is very beautiful and boat lavish. Large selection of wine. As should be expected by the location read more

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I had a very poor experience with Main Deck. They promised me a refund both over the phone and via email. I have not received the refund and no further communications about it. I had hope and planned to return after they apologized about my initial poor experience, but not anymore after the false promise. They are both unprofessional and irresponsible. read more

We had a great time at Main Deck! The restaurant itself is lovely - great views of the lake, big spacious interior with a beautiful bar. Plenty of unique menu items and a great wine list. We tried a French Rose that started our wine trip out perfectly, though there are plenty of selections from local wineries that caught our attention. The apple and arugula salad hit the spot (I appreciated being able to order a half size portion) and we split the Schnitzel, which was huge and served with spaetzle and pickled cabbage - a German classic that was done well. The real highlight of our visit was the service from bartender Nicholas. He was super friendly and helpful with recommendations for wineries and other suggestions in the area. He really brought our experience above and beyond. It was so convenient to just hop on over from our hotel, so we can't wait to visit this beautiful little gem next time we are in the area. read more

Our waitress Rachel was wonderful as well as all of our food chooses! The Main Deck is a beautiful venue!

Ok, lock in fam. We were really excited about the view, aesthetic of the restaurant and the live music! All of those were incredible. The ownership outdid themselves. The waitress was great. Very personable and attentive. She deserves a great tip from everybody. Now to the food. After reading other reviews this seems to be the common trend. Appetizers: we got the corn fritters and the Brussels sprouts. Both exceeded expectations. With how good they were we all mentioned how excited we were for dinner. Entrees: Two people got the Halibut. It was cooked well but seemed like it was all over the place. If they would have removed 1 ingredient (any 1 of them) it would have tasted like it was a complete dish. 1 person got the fish fry AND the salmon. He's a two dinner kinda guy. Fish fry was very watery and lacked seasoning. The salmon he got was maybe only 4oz. It was more like salmon bites not a meal. I got the tomohawk pork chop. It was so good but they put a yellow sauce on it that tasted like Heinz mustard and it was swimming in it. Why would you put a ton of sauce on an already good Parmesan crust just to make it soggy and ruin the flavor? read more

Main Deck - Sunset view from the deck! Bring sunglasses - New American Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

We had drinks and ate at the tunnel bar. The Good: The location and the lake view is great. The Bad: The bar seemed understaffed. Only two bartenders to make drinks and deliver the food. We ordered the nachos for an appetizer and it took almost 30 minutes before it came out. And it was the smallest plate of nachos I've literally ever seen at a restaurant. And for $16, waaaaaaay overpriced for the small amount you get(see pic). Our group ordered fish tacos, the smashburger and the mushroom burger. Again, service was extremely slow and took forever to come out. The food was ok, but not worth the price. Here's to hoping they can get the food to match the view someday! read more

Main Deck - $16 for this tiny plate of nachos - New American Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

3 of us ordered same thing. mahi almandine. piece of mahi was over cooked for all of us and a plate full of green beans, none of the beans were cooked. waitress called over the manager and he said sorry we will let the kitchen know. they offered to take the beans back to cook, but with the mahi so overdone, we just said forget it. suggest manager might be a bit more successful if he offered to do something on the bill , $200 by the way , 4 of us. things have not changed at main deck. good drinks though. read more

My wife and I ate there for lunch today. We ate outside . The lake view was wonderful. We were seated promptly and our server was there in less than ten minutes. The menu is very sparse I ordered short ribs. What I got was 4 or 5 pieces of boneless beef about the size of a silver dollar. Mashed potatoes and asparagus. I must say the food was excellent. But it was a so little amount. I walked out hungry. And it was 24; dollars. My wife had roast chicken and some kind of pasta. it was a very small amount but it was very good. And it was 20 dollars. Bill came - my wife had 2 glasses of wine. But it seems like we we charged for 3. I asked and didn't get a good explanation. Service was good. Ambiance was great. My main concern was an inadequate amount of food for the price. 65 dollars plus tip and I had to find something else to eat. read more

This was the second company gathering for dinner and the staff, owner and food were beyond reproach again. Most of the food is locally sourced and/ or chef prepared in house. The first gathering was a couple of months ago with 15 attendees and this week we had 11. The owner was personable and attentive to our group and the wait staff was great. The ambiance in the back room was pleasant. The food: We ordered a variety of apps, including oysters, meatballs, cheese tray, meat tray, smoked wings and lobster balls. Each were delicious in their own way. The group's choices ranged from smash burgers (huge!), Schnitzel, duck, steak and mushroom tart. I only took pics of a few dishes and completely missed my own, the steak. Cooked to perfection and the plating was superb. My colleagues were equally impressed. read more

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amazing !! the experience the food , the service! Matt our waiter was the best! the chef is beyond perfect! I will drive the 1:15 hour just for dinner!! read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. I came with a group of 8 and our drinks were great. The appetizers were over priced and small. Not shareable and we had to cut things up into small bites. The meals were small and also overpriced. I order the sea scallops $42 for 3 small scallops and some corn. We had others order the wild mushroom bolognese, and they said it tasted like day old noodles in tomato paste with 2 mushrooms. The burger was mediocre, and the short ribs were delicious although they weren't a short rib. We had the peach cobbler and gave it a 2/10 and that was cause the ice cream on top was good. I would not recommend! read more

We had our rehearsal dinner and, what was supposed to be, our welcome party here in September. The one person who said she was the main contact, Alexandra, did not respond to multiple emails, calls, messages from the start when I was trying to call to set menu, plan, etc. the few weeks before. It was so ridiculous that I was ready to start contacting other places to avoid doing everything the week before! I honestly wish I had.... Our dinner was good. Our waitress was the ONLY helpful, genuine person we encountered. The restaurant was not busy, yet she was left to handle our whole table of 20+ people by herself. She hustled and went above and beyond. It's not her fault that the food took forever! Again- the restaurant was NOT busy at all, and it was 4pm. Onto our "welcome party"....it was set for 6-8pm. I paid for trays of food to be put out, bottles of wine, and buckets of beers that I selected for our party to have. At 7pm, the food was not even out yet. When I approached Alexandra, who was my "main contact" all along, the food was finally brought out at 7:15. The cauliflower was total mush, the sliders were cold, on top of being put out over an hour late. People with our party actually were ordering and paying for food off of the menu!!! The beers I had chosen were not put out, neither were the wines. AGAIN, people from our party were buying their own bottles of wine and beers!!! Absolutely embarrassing! To have to pay for all of this at the end was such an insult. In the weeks after, I called Main Deck manyyyyyy times, left many messages for Alexandra, and never received a call back, and she was miraculously never there to take a call. Avoiding doesn't make something go away. Having a convenient location near a hotel and being right on the water do not make up for the horrible service, lack of accountability, poor management, and bad attitudes. This was supposed to be a great start to a memorable, wonderful wedding weekend, and it was the worst experience ever! I cannot ever express the disgust and anger I hold for Alexandra and this place for making the night before our wedding such a horrible experience! read more