My wife and I dined at Speidel Grill during our stay at Oglebay Resort and found the experience to be a mixed bag. On the bright side, the service was warm and welcoming--both our server and the restaurant manager were attentive and friendly. We also enjoyed the patio seating, which offered a stunning view of the golf course and made for a peaceful dining setting.
For our meals, my wife had The Bossman sandwich ($12.95), a hearty stack of sliced smoked turkey, grilled herb tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and Dijonaise on toasted wheatberry bread, served with fries. I ordered the Golf Club Sandwich ($14.95), a towering creation of smoked ham, turkey, bacon, American and Swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on the same toasted bread--though I received tater tots instead of the fries I requested. Both sandwiches were generously portioned and well-prepared; I couldn't finish mine and brought half back to the room.
Unfortunately, the sides were a disappointment. Both the fries and tots were so heavily salted they were nearly inedible. We were also let down by the lack of drink options. The staff member we asked was unable to mix cocktails and told us they don't carry wine due to low demand--something unexpected at a resort restaurant.
In summary, Speidel Grill has potential, especially with its lovely views and kind staff, but falls short in key areas like drink service and kitchen consistency. Worth a visit if you're staying on the property, but temper your expectations. read more