What a fun surprise! Went out to pet baby goats, and was hoping to find a spot for brunch! This is such an historic cozy spot... almost as if we stumbled into a lodge. They offer a brunch that was fantastic! read more

Summit Grove Lodge - Historic charm all around this place! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ridgefield, Washington

No, the guy playing music and singing was way too loud, this was 3 years ago during our meal so no one could converse. This was to be a meal so people at the table could reconnect. Food tepid. read more

If you're searching for an unforgettable Valentine's Day experience, look no further than this amazing brunch buffet. The venue is adorned with the most adorable decorations, creating a romantic and charming atmosphere that perfectly captures the spirit of the day. From heart-shaped vases to elegant floral arrangements, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to enhance your celebration. Looking forward to coming back soon. The service was great without being too much or too little! Very friendly and helpful. read more

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We made a last minute (early Sunday morning) attempt at a reservation for brunch in late July, and were pleasantly surprised that we had a call back confirming our group of six. None of us had every been there before, and we had a nice time. The customer service was very nice--everyone pleasant and prompt and helpful. The ambience really makes the space here--the huge wooden logs that make up the walls really give off that old-timey, woodsy feel. The landscaping is top notch--really beautiful and subtle--like being in a perfectly kept forest. So green and lush and beautiful, and the water features are just gorgeous. Love the windows looking out on all the woods around the building. They had fresh flowers on the tables and cloth napkins. Everything was clean and spacious. The food was all-you-can-eat buffet style, and had some good offerings--a poached egg and ham english muffin with a hollandaise-ish sauce. Bacon and sausages. Homestyle potatoes. Biscuits and gravy. Pancakes. They had several sweet baked things, and some fruit. Two kinds of pasta for lunch offerings. My only two issues were this: 1) Some of the food was a bit too dry/hard because of the warmers--the biscuits were quite tough, and the English muffins too. And I wish there were more vegetarian/vegan offerings, aside from fruit and eggs. I know that's just a personal preference, but for what it's worth--higher quality food (and more options) means even more people can/will enjoy the brunch. Coffee was good. The ambience was the BEST. For the price, this place is very worth it. :) read more

It was an amazing place, so beautiful. A really good buffet brunch. Very high quality food. Service was equally as good. We were very happy and will definitely go again read more

Gorgeous place for Sunday brunch! Food was good, price is great! Great atmosphere for family or just couples. Love that the have you wash your hands upon entry. Also provide gloves while at the buffet.. Menu: Fresh fruit Bread pudding Salad French toast w/ warm syrup Biscuits w/ country gravy Scramble eggs Sausage Bacon Country potatoes Cheese blits Eggs Benedict Pork sliders Salmon Teriyaki chicken Just to name a few.. read more

Summit Grove Lodge - a waterfall in a rock garden - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ridgefield, Washington

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Beautiful location! Very relaxing environment and never felt rushed. Appreciated the live music. It was just right.

Held a wedding at Summit Grove Lodge on July 13, 2023. The site was very nice and our wedding helpers decorated the grounds, inside and out, beautifully. I rate this venue with 2 stars only based on the pros and cons. Would I have a wedding there again, yes except not in the summer months. Pros: * Very accommodating management that provided early site access for our wedding decorators. * Lovely grounds and building, very Pacific Northwest feel to it. * Very helpful and friendly staff, with a few exceptions. * The facility has separate bride and groom rooms to get prepared in. * Nothing to do with Summit Grove but the photographer (The Candid Photographer) was terrific. Cons: * The lack of proper air conditioning. The wedding was held on a day that hit the upper 80's. At 5:30, dinner was served inside with dancing to follow. With all doors closed the AC was not able to accommodate the heat. The manager first told me that there were problems with the AC and later said there were no AC issues, the problem was in the doors being open. This was not the case as the doors were not held open. The staff confirmed that the AC was not very good, and I think the manager just did not want to risk giving us a partial refund for the miserably hot conditions. The whole reception broke up two hours early with people leaving because of the heat. Do not have a wedding here of the temperatures will rise above 70 degrees. * The food was very mediocre. I feared this after having Sunday brunch there months earlier. Not worth the price at all. I paid for 86 dinners with only 72 showing up. Even then, the chef was very stingy with the beef slices, leaving a near whole roast remaining that I paid for but could not get a decent slice of. * The bartender was a jerk, but worked out well for us when he sliced his finger open and was replaced with another, friendlier person. * The DJ (David Efaw Productions) was not good and will leave a separate review of him. read more

This is a wonderful brunch spots for couples or families. The buffet has lots of options and both the indoor and outdoor space is peaceful. I've been 3 times and have never had a wait. After you eat make sure to take a few minutes to enjoy the grounds. read more

We had our wedding here 6/2019 and enjoyed this venue immensely. Our guests could not say enough good things about the venue and how impressed they were with the overall feel. It's nice that it is private and only one event is held every week so there is a lot of time to set up/tear down without issues. The bridal suite is large and very easy to accommodate a large bridal party. The grounds are very well maintained and just beautiful. Mary, the venue coordinator is very easy to work with and makes you feel very comfortable that everything will go off without a hitch - which is exactly what happened. There are multiple options for the catering, we chose prime rib and teriyaki chicken with multiple sides. We had many guests complimenting us on the food - some saying it was the best wedding food they have had! We had a great day, beautiful scenery and a wonderful night of festivities. We have also stopped by for brunch at this venue which is also fantastic. We happened to go on a day that there was live music which was so good. There are a lot of options for the brunch - too many to have them all. It's a very relaxed environment and doesn't feel like a busy restaurant that you just get pushed through. We highly recommend stopping for brunch in a little wooded getaway. read more

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My family took me here for my birthday brunch this weekend. The building & grounds are gorgeous as is the drive out there (we didn't take I-5). We heard beautiful Sinatra-like singing when we walked in & we were all surprised to find it wasn't a recording - there was a lovely gentleman singing live! He was amazing. I think the food for the brunch was average, but for the options, it was pretty spendy. Glad we went, but not sure how likely we are to return. read more

Third time going to this place for Xmas dinner. The food sucks. Tasteless potatoes, Caesar salad drowned in dressing, bland pasta salad, green beans and carrots was okay nothing to brag about, very dried out pork roast. When I asked my companions what they most liked about dinner..... they told me they liked the rolls. Plus they out of red wine thirty minutes after we arrived. Wish I could give half or no star. read more

I used to really love this place pre-Covid. I've been a couple times in the last couple months and the food was just not very good... a couple things were good but a lot of things not so much. I understand it's hard with a buffet to keep things filled and fresh when there are not a lot of customers. Both times seemed like we were one of only patrons. The service was great and the atmosphere still was really nice. But the food was not fresh ... it was apparent a lot of things had been out on the buffet a long time. A few items were hard/over cooked or were completely out... once I came late in the service so I chalked it up to that. But just last week I decided to give it another go and we came with an hour to spare and there wasn't a lot left and what was out wasn't the level of fresh or tastiness I am used to. At $25 a person I expect more... I would be willing to pay less but at that price I just can't justify making the drive and paying that much for mediocre food. I hope it gets better. The food used to be really yummy. I am disappointed to have to leave this feedback. read more

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Found this beautiful spot on yelp when looking for a breakfast/brunch spot on the way home to Seattle from Vancouver. I had no idea it was a buffet, but was very happy about that. The selection was just the right amount, not too much or too little. They were able to get us a table right away even without a reservation, but next time I'll make a reservation. The place was very clean and so beautifully rustic. I didn't give 5 stars because some of the items were over cooked and dry, even when a new batch was brought out. Otherwise it was very good and I'll be going again. read more

Beware! We had the worsts experience at this venue! The manager Brittany, actually wrote our contract out in my x's last name, not once but twice! She must have carelessly taken it off caller ID versus looking at the paperwork or listening to the information we gave her. Also, what we discussed in person was not actually on the contract. This was just the beginning. Once we paid, we were quickly forgotten. Once I reached out the manager, Brittany Riddell, she did not know who I was! When Covid hit they became exceedingly difficult to work with and wanted us to reschedule until next summer. We explained that at our age (in our 50's) that we did not want to wait. Finally, when we asked for a refund, they became even more difficult, rude, and hard to get a hold of! It was very difficulty to a refund. read more

We had a wedding 1/23/2020 and we had such a wonderful experience. It was so beautiful and summit grove was so flexible with everything, all in all, we had great place to have family in the winter time. Prices were really fair. We were so happy we found this gem! read more

For those of you looking for a REAL brunch check this place out. They have a very good selection of food from both the breakfast and lunch items. This is a serve yourself, no picking from a menu that is called brunch at a lot of places in Vancouver. Also, you can go back in line for 2nds. You will need to travel into the north county of Clark off I-5 to the east. Its location is a couple of miles East of the Indian casino located on I-5. The place is a Lodge, where weddings are held almost every weekend. It is clean, single level, wheelchair access and good access to restroom and the dining room is large all tables no booths, you don't site on top of each other. They do take reservations. They only serve from 10-2 on SUNDAY only. Of course, the food. I talk about all the other stuff the food is great with a good selection, large fruit bar, good selection of breakfast items and lunch item with a beautiful desert selection. My only other suggestion is go early and make a reservation. read more

Super cute, super good food, super good service, all in all just great. The only complaint I have is, the times I've called to either make reservations or check if they're open and it goes straight to voicemail. In this situation, I've just gone in. They have asked me before if I made a reservation and I told them I left a message and they were in aware of that. But, they never turn me away. read more

Great venue, below average food. We went last weekend with some friends who, unknown to us, had reserved a table for 6 plus child. When we arrived first and told them who's name the reservation was under, they seated us at a table for 4. Needless to say, we had to switch tables when our hosts arrived. The lady in charge of seating was quite belligerent about it and nobody offered to help transfer our waters, coffee, silverware, etc. Now the buffet food. My best interpretation would be "eh". I would say the eggs Benedict's had to be cut but, 'sawed' is more like it. The store bought English muffins were as tough as leather and the egg yolks completely cooked through. Pretty cold too. The salmon was okay but again, cold as ice. Pastries could have been straight from for local grocery store. Definitely not made there - much like everything else. Just heat and serve stuff. I ate nothing I would want to eat again. So, why two stars and not one (can we please get a zero star review option)? The singer, that's why. There was a charming singer there to set the ambiance and interact with diners. He was the consummate entertainer. I wanted to leave a tip but couldn't find the typical oversized brandy glass for the purpose. read more

Folding tables very close together and buffet brunch was dry or soggy. They also do not serve alcohol

Had such a nice brunch and got to explore the beautiful venue. The owner was nice enough to sit down with us and talk a bit more about their business! read more

Passed by on our way back from Oregon. They have a fantastic brunch. The place is beautiful and tranquil. The service was also amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Pleasant environment, good food, and great service--a wonderful place for Sunday brunch. We particularly enjoy the music provided by Nehemiah Brown. read more

It's a bit of a drive but worth it! Super cute homey feel, log cabin vibe, Christmas lights and incredibly friendly staff. Great food selection and plenty of meat options which was good for me as I'm egg/gluten/dairy free. Couldn't touch the desserts but they looked AMAZING. Easy parking out front. We'll be back! read more

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Hidden jem! Want to take the family or mom out for a nice breakfast, head out to LaCenter, WA and try this beautiful place. More typically used for weddings and events, but on Sunday we get a treat! The buffet brunch had a variety of food from cobblers, seafood, eggs Benedict, and a fruit platter to dig into that is beautiful. The service was amazing. The owner greeted us and was so helpful. They also encouraged us to walk the grounds and explore. So pretty! Can't wait to go here again. .and I want their recipes for their fluffy cherry cobbler and the homemade Corn Beef Hash and their chicken noodle soup! Yummy yummy! !! read more

We had brunch here on a cloudy Sunday in March. The grounds are beautiful and the building which dates from 1927 is very impressive and reminds me of the Woodsman style architecture of Camp18 in Oregon. The food was just Ok. We were surprised that there is no make-to-order omelette station and no alcohol served, so no Mimosa or Bloody Mary. There are Benedicts, scrambled eggs, several styles of potatoes and different kind breakfast meats. There are also a couple of seafood options. There were several desserts which looked much better than they tasted. The price is appropriate. The service was prompt and polite. Everyone was pleasant and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. The room is beautiful and nicely appointed with white table clothes and flowers on each table. But the high point was the entertainment. They have a soloist who sings along to recorded accompaniment and sounds just like Nat King Cole. We were there on country music day, but by request (mine) he sang several NKC jazz standards. He was fabulous and charming to boot. He made the occasion special. He is here on the last Sunday of every month; I would return to see him. read more

Always a great meal and amazing atmosphere at summit grove! We have been coming here for years and just love the history behind this amazing location! read more

Sunday brunch is ordinary. A bit spendy for the quality and selection. Great location!! Venue is very well done. Wonderful location and facility is beautiful. They have spend a fortune to restore the lodge and improve the grounds. Well done. read more

Great for events. We meet family for Easter, and my Fire Department has the awards banquet here.

Had my wedding here last December. I'll start with the good. The facility is amazing. It was perfect for my cozy winter wedding and all-in-all we had a great time the day of. There was also several staff members that were extremely nice and helpful. The bad - planning the wedding was a nightmare. I could never get ahold of anyone. Peter the owner was extremely nice, but retired during our planning process and management never mentioned this to us, nor that their email address had changed. Even once we figured out that we were emailing an inactive account, the communication was still poor. This made me extremely nervous at times. I delayed sending out invitations because I was worried the business had closed down. I live almost 2 hours away so I had my brother in Portland go to make sure that they were still in business. Moving forward to the day of - there was minimal issues. I had a few complaints from my guests that the bartender was rude. She was perfectly nice to me so know knows. My day of coordinator said she received no help getting the tables ready and was rushing like crazy until the last moment. And the one that bugged me the most was how rude my bridesmaids were treated by the manager during clean up. MOST of them are totally reasonable people and they said the manger was a completely different person once the event was over. One of them even came back to our hotel crying because of how she was treated. Finally, the next day when it came to picking up our stuff and paying - I thought I was being overcharged by about 10 heads. I was exhausted so I just paid the bill. When I got home, I checked my guest list and sure enough I was right. I emailed Katie to let her know and once again never got a response. The last thing that bugged me was that we were never even thanked for spending over $10,000 at their establishment. Not even a goodbye /congratulations. We felt like we were just another one on the assembly line. Even the manager at the small restaurant from our rehearsal dinner bought us a Christmas ornament and gave us a hug. We never felt any warmth or welcome from the management at our venue. We were able to make the day our own and it was a beautiful event. I just wish the pre/post wedding would have gone better. read more

My daughters wedding was 10-3-20. During covid. We were made to feel like family. They went the extra mile to make sure her wedding was special even though we had to pair it down. They set up two separate areas for us. They did all the work and we got to enjoy the wedding. Most beautiful spot in all of Vancouver. Thank You so much Summit Grove. read more

I booked summit grove lodge for my wedding venue. Summit grove has been nothing but flexible, caring and supportive in their response to covid. Their staff are wonderful, the food is good and the venue is intimate, rustic and charming. I am very glad we chose them. I highly recommend their Sunday brunch, it makes for a great excursion when combined with nearby vineyards. My parents enjoyed it when they visited. read more

I remember this lodge when I first came into the La Center area it was a single family dwelling? And was told by old-timers that it once upon a time was a Bar and Grill named Timmen's landing?" My last time here was with a Buddy on the evening of November 8th, 2016. That's right Election night!" A Buffet of snacks with coffee was provided while watching election returns on a giant flat screen T.V. and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves watching election returns and chatting with Washington Senator Ann Rivers and US Representative Jaime Herrera and other local office holders! And I and my wife once did Sunday Breakfast Brunch here? However a while back? I remember it as awesome and filling? I give this 5 stars***** ''Thank you''? read more

My husband and I just had Sunday brunch at Summit Grove Lodge. It was a wonderful experience! From the moment we entered through the entrance, we were greeted warmly and shown to a table in the gorgeous dining room. The buffet had a wide array of fruit, egg dishes, seafood, meat and desserts. You feel as though you are experiencing something extra special when dining here. Our server, Dee, was amazing. Everyone who worked there was so friendly and helpful. We were introduced to the owner after we had finished our meal and he made us feel like family. We will definitely be returning to Summit Grove Lodge in the near future. Give it a try and you'll find a bit of heaven in this beautiful, historic lodge. read more

This place is amazing! We got married here in May and I can not say enough good things about the venue and staff. Katie was amazing and super accommodating. We got so many compliments on how wonderful everything was. The staff, along with Katie made sure our day was perfect. They went above and beyond my expectations. We even loved it so much we went back for brunch and it was just as enjoyable. The staff was friendly and even remembered us from our wedding. This place is a must see in person. Pictures do not even do it justice. I highly recommended Summit Grove Lodge for your events or even just for a Sunday Brunch! Thank you to Katie and her staff for making our special day that much better! read more

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For only $22/person, enjoy endless options for brunch on Sundays prepared by a wonderful chef. On a nice day, you can sit outside (we sat by the waterfall) or you can sit inside the freshly remodeled lodge-style main dining room. The service is clean, friendly and the chef checks in with you to make sure everything is perfect. read more

What an amazing place! We had brunch here today and couldn't have been happier! The food was delicious the service was fantastic and the atmosphere was breathtaking! We loved it so much that we have already inquired about Easter! Out server Maggie was friendly and attentive and very very informative. We will be back and we can't wait for our family to visit so we can bring them here!!! read more

Sunday brunch buffet is the best I've had in a long time. Good selection, and everything is flavorful and seems to be made with high quality ingredients. The staff is very welcoming and attentive, and the ambiance is amazing! Worth the drive out in the country. Buffet price was about $22 for adults, which was fine for the quality and selection. No reservations are required, and I just show up, and with plenty of seating, there is never a wait. read more

Had brunch there today for first time. (buffet style) the first plate I picked up had dried cheese on it, picked another, the one below had had a spot of something on it. Maybe someone forgot to put soap in the washer ? Anyway I blew it off. Then I dished up my plate with what looked like good food. The food quality was good, the sausage cold, the rest was barely room temp ! Cost for two,,,, $50 Bull SHIT !! NEVER AGAIN ! read more

Beautiful venue for a lovely Sunday brunch or special holiday. Lots of excellent choices and service is great. Recommend this historic old place for a wedding or special event. read more