The food was cooked perfectly charred on the outside juicey on the inside. The mashed potatoes were to die for and the coleslaw was perfect and refreshing after the ribeye. I sat outside with a beautiful view and the server was an absolute delight. There was even a deer chillen by the lake I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone passing by. I haven't enjoyed eating out alone this much ever before! read more

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Amazing food and service....relaxing atmosphere! The owner was kind enough to give us a tour of the newly-remodeled rooms available to reserve after a day trip in the area. Thank you. read more

I had the experience to eat here twice recently. Both times during lunch, had fish tacos first time and they were fresh and flavorful. Today had an eggplant wrap was different and tasty. Great place to stop if exploring Lake Jean or Ricketts Glen. read more

From appetizers, to desert, everything was delicious, dinner served hot, and service was exceptional. The Hotel itself has a great atmosphere. We really enjoyed our stay in room 2 read more

We stopped here famished after spending the day hiking the nearby falls and - as advertised - found this place located conveniently located in the middle of nowhere. ;) It was about 6:30 on a Wednesday night - we were asked if we had a reservation (we didn't) but the server found us a table for 2 in the relatively small dining area. Within minutes people started piling in ...by the time our food came there wasn't an empty seat in the house! It seems that there are a lot of regulars here - which makes sense, being out in the country. We wanted to eat light and went with salads - I ordered the Chef Salad - mine was chock full of meat (I'm not complaining!) ...really hit the spot! Our server was very friendly & attentive and made sure to get our order in ahead of the large group that had come in after us. Salads may not be culinarily exciting - but they were quite good! I really enjoyed the neighborhood atmosphere here & we were treated like family. Next time in the area - we'll be sure to stop in! read more

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They got rid of the potato log! They didn't know what they had. By far the best thing to ever happen to a potato, now just a distant memory.

We love to visit this place when we are up at our cottage. Very friendly local crowd mixed with some hikers and out of t owners. The food is always great. In the area there are not many options but this is a great one!! read more

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Loved the atmosphere. The owners and the staff were so welcoming. The food was excellent especially the scallops. They are out of the way but worth the trip! read more

Food was great once initial issues were addressed. Stake under cooked noodles not fresh. They fixed it and gave us a desert. Cheesecake was great and chicken Marsala was great. Portions were good and bill didn't give me sticker shock. Make a reservation. Didnt use restroom. Place is small and quaint. Some might call it dated but I'm not there for the looks. read more

Very expensive and very small portions for the price. Not happy with it But I would like to wish the new owners all the best and hope things get better Recipes are different for sure Good luck to the new owners read more

"Ricketts Glen Hotel conveniently located in the middle of NOWHERE!!" Yup, that's the motto and it holds true therefore since there is absolutely NOTHING for miles, let's treat you like shit and you'll like it otherwise eat shit! That's basically the attitude you are treated with especially for take-out. I had been out all day in a region I completely knew absolutely nothing about other than the maps I had for the local mountains I was visiting. Cellular reception can be extremely bad in the area so this place is literally the only place for miles. It was late but nowhere near closing so I opted for take-out and the first words out of the waitresses mouth was, "We are really busy so if you want something it's going to take a long time, at least a half hour!" I thought for a very brief moment as my stomach rumble wondering, "Is that code out here for get the freak out of here cause I'm too busy and your money is no good here!" Well, I burst her bubble cause I was famished after hiking the mountain ALL day and placed an order! After ordering my signature burger and fries sure enough I waited about half-hour. Makes me wonder did they intentionally make me wait that long. Even after consuming my burger I was hopefully optimistic that it was worth the heartache and painful customer service interaction but it was an average burger at best. Fries weren't even crunchy like deep fried fries should be. Sadly, this is literally the only place in the immediate area for like 100 miles (or so it feels) so you're stuck dealing with the crappy service. read more

I loved this place. We went hiking and all we wanted was a hot meal and they delivered. I got the French onion soup which was better than I expected. Perfect balance of salt, cheese and onion. My friend got the clam chowder and he said he would get it again. We got the mussels as well to share and the sauce was awesome. It did have a little spice which I was happy with but maybe not for everyone. Our server was SO SWEET! She chatted and we discovered so many new places to explore around here. We had a little hiccup with my credit card when I paid but she was so patient and kind about it. I know I'll be back. Thank you so much! read more

Very delicious food! Located in the middle of no where. Good food decent price will be back for more. read more

Ricketts Glen Hotel - Seafood special - American Near Me - Benton, Pennsylvania

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Cute little place out in the country. There is indoor, outdoor and bar seating. I had the chicken parmesan with a side of spaghetti and it was delicious! One of the best I've had. My friend had the seafood platter (it was the special), which was two or three pieces of shrimp, a few scallops and a generous piece of flounder. She gave me some to try- the flounder was little fishy for me, the scallops were pretty good but the shrimp was just ok. The menu isn't really huge but it has many items that I would like to try :) Service was great. I would return. read more

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After our hike in Ricketts Glen, my brother and my sister-in-law decided to have dinner at the Ricketts Glen Hotel in Benton, Pennsylvania. Their sign says in the middle of nowhere and it is! You enter via a small bar area and the dining room is to the right. We were brought menus, drink orders were taken, and we ordered. I got their signature dish--Chicken à la Rickett's--sautéed chicken breasts in a sauce of prosciutto ham, mozzarella, fresh mushrooms, and sherry wine. We each got a salad as a starter and got sides of fresh steamed broccoli and in my case, French fries. The chicken was very good. The nice sauce with the chicken was good and we had ample bread that I used to soak up some of the leftover sauce. Service was excellent. Our server was a very pleasant, smiling woman who made us feel very welcome here in the middle of nowhere. Had it not been for our hike a few miles away, we would have been somewhere and would not have eaten nowhere, read more

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Great food! Excellent service. We ate here with our 4 young kids and the waitress was outstanding she even cut our kids food for us! Went above and beyond! Not to mention the clam chowder was amazing! Great little place to eat. read more

Everything was very salty. The steak salad had quality steak but the lettuce was a little old and wilted. The clam chowder was ok. Calamari was frozen and not great. The biggest issue was the marinara sauce on the chicken parm. It was some of the worst sauce I've ever been served. It was orange, tasted like a combination Chef Boyardee and ketchup. I can't believe they serve it in a restaurant. They serve it with one little scoop of linguine on a small saucer. For $22 I would expect a decent plate of pasta at least. We won't be coming back. read more

Ordered the weekend special ..parmesan crusted Cod and shrimp..done to perfection. Would highly recommend it.

This place is literally in the middle of nowhere. I've been here twice and definitely would come back again. The last time was out on the deck and that was great. A fantastic atmosphere. Both times I had the Chicken Marsala and French fries (I'm a kid at heart). I haven't tried their world famous mashed potato log yet, but that's a reason for a third trip. read more

This is the best family owned restaurant in the area! It is a high scale feel with amazing staff members! The food is amazing and fresh! NOT to mention the BEST clam chowder around! The building is very cute with a main dining room and a separate bar area, it is also filled with beautiful LOCAL artwork! 10/10 recommend. read more

Really nice small place next to Ricketts glen. After a day of hiking, it was a nice place to sit and enjoy a good meal. read more

Ricketts Glen Hotel - My wife got the haddock topped with crab meat and old bay. Yummy - American Near Me - Benton, Pennsylvania

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Definitely some of the worst customer service I've ever experienced. My friend and I had just finished hiking at Ricketts Glen and figured we would stop and grab a few appetizers before he headed back to Pittsburgh and I went back to Wilkes Barre as opposed to heading all the way back to the Dallas area for food so he could get on the road sooner. When we walked in, no one greeted us and after about 10 min, we finally got seated, only to end up waiting approximately another 20 minutes for multiple servers to pass by us and not take our order. Didn't even get a glass of water or our drink orders in that time. We ended up leaving and getting ice cream at Red Rock down the road. Honestly, a much better decision. Afterwards, seeing previous reviews, we did wonder if the reason for our lackluster service compared to other patrons was due to my heritage. read more

What a surprising find. I've driven by here quite a few times going between Williamsport and Wilkes Barre, parking lot was rarely empty. Finally took a ride up on the bike to check it out, girlfriend following on her valiant steed. Pull in off Rte 118 to an open and spacious crushed stone parking lot. Small size lake (man made?) at the rear of the property takes up a couple square miles and provides a nice view. After parking, the main entrance to the restaurant brings you through their patio, entering at ~15 person full bar. The front facade give the place has the feel of being a converted house in parts, with big additions off of it. Not homely in the least, but I wanted to give you a sense of scale. Walking in reinforces that idea. Ceilings are of good height, and the place was dated but quite clean. So, the food? *Great quality* for being in the "middle of nowhere", priced incredibly reasonable for the portion sizes. Sometimes these remote outposts are questionable, but the raw materials were top notch. We each had the Steak and Ale Chowder, which is a must have. Think New England Clam Chowder w/o clams, sub steak and a healthy dose of ale. Great consistency, not salty - just yum. Girlfriend got a one-size-fits-all huge portion of fish and chips, the batter looked like it was cooked appropriately. I had the "house specialty" Roast Beef Rickets - essentially a roast beef sandwich with swiss, horse-radish spread, fresh bun. Everything was great, but I felt the beef stock they used in roasting the beef was far too salty for my preference. (Note: I *rarely* use salt, so I am more particular/sensitive about it). If planning a drive/ride in that area of PA, this place is definitely worth planning your route to stop at for lunch. I honestly don't know what else is in this remote area to compare to, but overall we had a solid experience and will stop here again. read more

Ricketts Glen Hotel - Roast Beef Rickett's. All this for $6.75 - American Near Me - Benton, Pennsylvania

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Not too be missed when in the area! Do not miss the Clam Chowder! There is no real food around for quite a stretch like this place. It is simply a great place to dine. The food has great flavour it is not an afterthought, everything I've ever tasted here is simply a greatly prepared dish you'll be thinking about this food for a while. The staff will go out of their way to make you feel welcomed in this place in the middle of nowhere. read more

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Absolutely adored this cozy little gem that is "conveniently located in the middle of nowhere"! After a long day of hiking, it was wonderful to relax in the comfortable and clean room that Ricketts Glen had to offer. Not only did the room exceed my expectations, the dinner at the restaurant was phenomenal! The staff was extremely pleasant and I could not thank them enough for such a wonderful experience. I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling in the area! read more

Ricketts Glen Hotel - A little souvenir! - American Near Me - Benton, Pennsylvania

Found this gem after hiking the Falls! We did not have a reservation but only waited about 15 minutes for dinner on a Saturday night. Our waitress was fantastic, she was pleasant and extremely attentive taking time talking to our 7 year old son. Dinner was amazing. We had mussels and crab stuffed mushrooms for apps which had lump crab meat. Dinner was NY strip and mushrooms for my husband which didn't need A-1. It was juicy and flavorful. I got the haddock covered in crab meat which I found to be just perfect. I cannot rave enough about this little restaurant. We will definitely be back! read more

Ricketts Glen Hotel - Haddock and crabmeat - American Near Me - Benton, Pennsylvania

Honestly, it has been awhile since I've had dinner here, however, the one thing I remember the most is their New England Clam Chowder. One of the best I've had in the NEPA area. I still think about that soup to this day. I will try to revisit soon to give a better and more thorough review. To be continued... read more

My husband and I visited Ricketts Glen SP for our 1 year wedding anniversary. The place we stayed was nearby. Our host recommended the hotel for dinner. Our first night there, my husband ordered the steak and I ordered Chicken Ricketts-- we took the server's recommendation and I LOVED my meal. Everything was delicious from the caesar dressing to the main entree. We tried the potato log which I would describe as having a similar taste to a pierogi, with its own distinctive flavor. The food was so good, we returned the next evening for dinner. This time we ordered the wings....wow!! They were humongous and delicious--crispy, the right amount of sauce, and meaty-- again, taking the server's recommendation of their own sauce they lovingly refer to as mouse trap. Stop by for dinner--- you will be happy you did. The staff is pleasant and helpful--good people. read more

No frills decor and menu with excellent food. Chicken Ricketts, prepared in sherry cream sauce with prosciutto, mushrooms and mozzarella, was outstanding. Fresh baked bread was a nice touch with the dinner salad. NY Strip was perfectly cooked. Potato log was an amazing side - mashed potatoes mixed with cheese, lightly fried and served with sour cream. Kind of a cross between a potato pancake and a knish. Even in the off-season during the week, you may want to make a reservation. It was a busy place, a bit chaotic when we first arrived, but wait staff was friendly and efficient. read more

Literally walked in after a hike to a near empty restaurant at 1630 in the afternoon with 3 kids who were hungry and was told, "sorry we can't seat you." I mean we were sweaty but seriously not accommodating at all, can't even seat us outside on the deck. Really wished we could have eaten here but to not try at alll.....never going back. read more

We didn't pack food for our anniversary camping trip to Rickett's Glen. We didn't expect to have decent food at local eateries. We were wrong!!!!!!! The crabmeat stuffed mushrooms were amazing, my salad and dressing were delectable, the calamari was lovely and lobster bisque was divine! If you are looking for a Jem in Rickett's Glen, look no further. read more

Small place, doesn't look like much but great service and great food! My dad got the best clam chowder he's ever had, and that's coming from someone who makes his own every year. Sandwiches are simple but done right read more

Walked in, woman asked if we had reservations. We indicated no, which immediately got an "eye roll" from her. Told us she was booked up, however lots of tables appeared open. Bad attitude. Won't go there again. read more

Came in early evening, the man and the woman at the restaurant eyeballed at us asking if we've reserved for a table, we said no and they told us to leave cuz theres no table for us. I could literally see many many tables available in the restaurant. So freaking disrespectful. Do not go. read more

Always good food, interesting special and great service. Prices are good and the wine selection is interesting

So, three of us, two adults and one child, show up at the restaurant at 3:30 in the afternoon on Saturday. We walk in and waitress gives us a dirty look and asks if we have a reservation, which we reply "no". She rolls her eyes at us. She looks at a piece of paper and says, "sorry, we don't have any tables tonight". Perhaps you have tables loaded later, but we can see in the dining room several empty tables. We are going to eat a quick meal and be on our way but nope, she has decided she just doesn't want us there. Rude beyond belief. Will never return. read more

Did not even got a chance to try their food, as soon as I walked in the door no one greeted me, I tried to catch any waiters glance which I did and smiled at them and tried to talk to them but they just walked away, everyone was trying to ignore me even the bar tender who I thought was going to approach me next when I saw her wave my hand at me but didn't. I've never felt so unwelcome in my life. I couldn't help but feel in my head "is it because of the color of my skin? That they didn't want to acknowledge me?" I finally saw an empty seat at the bar and sat there for a good 10 minutes trying to get the attention of the bar tender and when i finally did I asked for the menus to order to go, she gave me the menus, I asked her who do I tell the orders to and she looked at another waiter and told her "can you take her order?" And she looked at me and said "I'm too busy" That was the final straw and I left! Such Horrible people. Lost my appetite. read more

Like the previous person, we had driven past this place way too many times. Finally last Sat night we decided to try it and made reservations. I do recommend this as they were very crowded. Food and service were excellent. For some reason i had this impression it was a loud and rough type of place and was i wrong. Noise level was a bit high but all in all it was clean, friendly and inviting. Prices and food quality were very good. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! It is great from when you are getting done hiking at the state park. Has a such a variety of a dinner menu, great food, attentive and nice staff! I always get either their seafood or an Italian dinner. They never disappoint me or anyone else that I am with. Keep up the great work! read more

Great little restaurant- it's nothing fancy but the food was great. A lot of local people go there- nice and relaxing. We did make a reservation bc it was recommended- but there was barely anyone in the restaurant read more