We found our new favorite spot by accident!
This is a long review with our fabulous experience.
We just set up our new camp in the area and were looking for the closest place to eat. It said this place was closest but closed in an hour at 9. We decided to go check it out since it was just a few minutes away. I truly wasn't expecting much, since a lot of the restaurants up in the area are small and simple.
From the entrance I still wasn't expecting what we found inside! The bar was very modern. Lots of High top tables the place was not too busy at the time, except for that bar area. There was another dining area to the right of the bar where bathrooms are located as well. I guess being so close to closing on a Thursday night we got lucky and missed any crowds. They sat us in a separate room with regular tables, a view of the lake, modern gas fireplace, big screen TV and beautiful antler chandeliers. The vibe seemed more of a Westchester County NY vibe. Joe, I believe the bar manager came over to wait on us. Very friendly. He brought us menus and I gave him our 2 choices off the drink menu. I was celebrating the work we did at our property. I chose a spicy pineapple margarita and something mango in a martini glass. Amazing flavor combinations! Better than any drinks I've had in NYC! Eventually I went for a 2nd round before I left! He recommended some specials. We both got something from specials. The stuffed chicken parmigiana. Again I wasn't expecting much, Italian up in this area from my last experience wasn't great. It was delicious! It was cheese and pepperoni in between 2 perfectly cooked chicken breasts, topped with sauce and fresh parmesan cheese over a bed of pasta. If my husband didn't always have a huge appetite and finish my food I would say this could be shared. My husband got some sort of hot Italian salad, a steak and sweet potato fries. He said it was cooked perfectly. He's very picky about his steak. The fries were not greasy, salty or soggy as most sweet potato fries are. Joe checked in regularly and thanked us for the compliments about the wonderful drinks, since he chooses them for the menu. He was so pleasant and attentive. While we were eating and he was in the back, even the bartender popped her head over to our side to see if we needed anything. My husband had a peanut butter pie or something for dessert, which he also loved!
No negatives, except I wish they were open later. Joe wrote a note to come again soon on our check. The views, food and ambiance was enough to bring us back every time we travel up that way, but wait.. there's more! It was about 11:30pm before we got back to my camp and realized I forgot my wallet on the table! We rushed back over there, but it was closed by now. My husband left a VM and our numbers and I wrote a note and stuck it in the door and prayed someone would go in early that Friday and see it. I was worried and prayed all night that they would realize it was my wallet. Based on my experience at the restaurant I wasn't concerned with it too much, except the fact that I had $500 in that wallet and needed to head back home before the restaurant opened the next day at 4:00pm. I barely have cell service up there so left my number and asked to text if they couldn't get a hold of me. How happy was I that Christine the manager called me bright and early Friday morning. She instructed me to go right to the kitchen door and Steve would have it waiting for me. A few hours later I did just that and nothing inside was touched. I was so thankful to her and all of her wonderful staff for not only one of the best last minute dining experiences I've had in a while, but restoring some of my faith in humanity and good in this world. If I lived up there full time I would have parties there! This is definitely one of my new spots! Hope you have as good of an experience as I did! read more