The Knotty Pines

Always great service and the food is wonderful. It's a gem…read moreof a place! The wings are my hubbys favorite . Food is always hot and fresh.

Steak hoagies were good. Fresh cut fries and wing were very good also. Good service and great…read morepricing. Will return.

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The Clarion River Lodge

3.6(31 reviews)

4.0 mi

Fantastic time. Beautiful clean lodge. The service was excellent. We loved our dinner( steak,…read moreburger, salmon salad).

Never again! There was an issue when I tried to book with a hotel group. I was overcharged and…read moreinstead of fixing it properly, they told me that they would give me drink coupons at the bar? Weird, I'm not a drinker. When I arrived, I asked for the drink coupons so that I could get a soda and they said they never said that. The room had such a moldy, musty smell and the beds are only queen sized. There is ONE bed in the room. Not two. The outdoor area is overrun with bugs. The parking lot is not paved, so dragging your luggage across the rocks and then carrying it up a flight of steps wasn't easy.

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Porch where entertainer performs looking out from inside the bar. Fire tables are to the left of the photo.

The Forest Nook Restaurant

4.1(38 reviews)

3.1 mi

What a throwback to the good old days. Been almost 40 years since I was back and it's still…read moreamazing. The food service is great and the place is worth stop just to check out all the neat stuff inside.

Horrible Service! Absolutely cold, they had fire warmers…read morebut they kept moving them, we complained and they didn't move us inside. The food was the only good thing about this place. We ordered before 5 other people. And they all got their food first when we were the only ones there I don't plan on coming again! And the bathroom had no light to it. (Men's)

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Shiloh Resort & Mama Doe's Restaurant

4.0(3 reviews)

3.9 mi

Stopped in to Mama Doe's restaurant at the Shiloh Resort in Clarington, PA (SR 36) just south of…read moreCook Forest State Park. First of let me tell you it is tucked in of the road. We went for the breakfast buffet. The restaurant is in the center of The Shiloh Resort campground. When we arrived (Saturday @ 11:00 am) there was an empty parking lot and only one other table seated. Now I was a little worried. Mid July and only one other table, what gives? I am normally the one to try and support mom and pops but I was a little apprehensive. We decided to take a chance at $6.95 it was worth a shot. And I am so glad we did. Mama Doe greeted us immediately with a warm smile. Everyone was very attentive. I loved the fact that they didn't load up the buffet pans to let items sit. Everything came out fresh. The Buffet Scrambled eggs or scrambled eggs with peppers onion cheese and tomato (and a hint of curry if I'm not mistaken), those eggs were delicious. Next sliced potato home fries with onion, perfectly browned. Thin sliced bacon (I like mine thicker, but it was ok) and savory sausage links browned to perfection). Thick sliced French toast, this was sweet with a touch of nutmeg I believe. I hope I am not giving away Mama Doe's secrets. Pancakes were light and fluffy. The biscuits were fresh and warm. The sausage gravy was ok, I prefer crumbled sausage. After breakfast, we struck up a conversation with Ray and Doe and the other patrons. Ray & Doe told us about the history of the resort. Then offered a tour of the place. It is a beautiful campground with a chapel, restaurant, main lodge, cabins, and camping areas. Right between Cook Forest State Park and Clear Creek State Park. I know we will be visiting again.

I've been coming here for years and I look forward to the trip each time. Delicious Italian food,…read morebest pies in the forest, and a wonderful breakfast menu are just the beginning. If you have a chance to talk to the owners you'll find what a sweet couple they are. Note: the restaurant is not always open Monday and Tuesday, so check hours before you go. But if you go, prepare to have a wonderful meal! It's off the beaten path, and to me, adds to the charm of Cook Forest as a whole.

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Gateway Lodge Restaurant

3.5(14 reviews)

2.2 mi

We have been going to the Gateway Lodge for years! We absolutely love the charm in this hotel and…read morerestaurant! When you stay here you get to enjoy breakfast daily in your room that includes the most DELICIOUS banana bread you'll ever have and fresh squeezed OJ! As for the restaurant the menu is on the small side however you can get a plate option or a salad option with the main proteins. They have pizza and burgers. Lastly the WINE list is top shelf! The manager was so well rounded with the choices and helped us pick out some wine. It's a whole binder of choices! The restaurant is so cozy moody! Obviously we will be back!

Had dinner here tonight. Atmosphere (singer) was good but that was about it. The service was subpar…read moreand the food was awful. There was absolutely no taste to anything we ordered. I had to ask for salt to make the food edible. Wine pour was very minimal. The staff never came to check on us until the end.

King suit.

Bourbon bread pudding and vanilla ice cream

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View into original cabin and dining area.

The Sawmill

3.4(25 reviews)

4.2 mi

I really enjoyed my pizza burger. The pepperoni cooked into the meat was a nice, tasty surprise. I…read morehad onion rings for a side, and they were crispy and delicious. Nice portion too. I was so hungry that my appetite took over before I snapped a picture. But this is a nice roadside stop when you need a quick bite to eat.

Order food at the counter. Breakfast is available until 11:00am…read more The bacon is the best. I could eat a pound of it. Everything was amazing. They were very busy for a Sunday morning. This is a three women operation. They were moving and grooving taking orders, bussing tables, and cooking orders. The ambiance is a family diner. The service was great, with coffees being refilled while we waited.

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Sawmill burger

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Trails End Restaurant

4.1(31 reviews)

2.8 mi

Great food and atmosphere. The hot roast beef sandwich was delicious. Other people in our group had…read morefish sandwich, seafood cakes, salads and everybody said their food was great. This place is a gem in the picturesque Cook forest.

Decided to give Trails End another try since its under new management and its no better than before…read moresadly! Place is run down and drab! Ladies room so cramped that if someone is using the sink you can't get out of the stall. I ordered the seafood pasta which had very generous pieces of clams, large scallops and shrimp. At first glance it looked delicious but it was literally swimming in a buttery flavored oil, well over an full inch of this oil!!!! And very flavorless at that. I had coleslaw slaw which I think was at the point of "turning" sour. My husband had seafood cakes that were white looking and not very appealing. He had salad so piled high on a small plate that any attempt to cut it caused it to fly all over the table! Definitely needs larger salad plates. Food at first glance looks okay but after tasting not so much!!!!! Server was nice, but overall place needs to improve greatly if they want to charge in the $20 range for their dishes!!!! Won't be back or recommend, sorry!

Summer time !!

Takeout poutine and ribs

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Best restaurant in Cook Forest State Park.

Cousin Basils Restaurant & Bar

4.3(16 reviews)

5.7 mi

pizza was great. Service wonderful. Atmosphere very pleasant. Highly recommend to anyoneread more

We went for a friday summer night dinner. The spinach dip..... i would sell my first born for that…read moreagain. The quesadilla is exactly what you would expect. Considering that, i ate the whole thing. My sister got a pizza with pep and banan pep. She said the crust was bomb diggity. We asked for ranch and got 4 sides. Epic if you ask me. We sat outside and enjoyed getting eaten by nats but thats not anything they can handle.

Bacon and cheese pizza

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Sawmill

3.1(21 reviews)

4.2 mi

Great meal. Friendly staff. Great little place for a fresh meal…read more My family loves going there when we are in the area!

Portions were every bit as much worth the dollars spent, definitely good taste and definitely very…read morefilling . If you think their prices are high, your wrong because they make up for it in their food. So stop in to the sawmill and enjoy

Photo opportunity for kids and adults alike

Appetizers available! Italian cheese wedges pictured

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Strawberry cheesecake parfait

Vince's Tavern

4.1(13 reviews)

4.6 mi

Nothing too great, went for a quick stop for lunch just got some soup and fries, wedding soup was…read morepretty bad and the fries were burnt, I guess they rent out the bar upstairs so when I got there there were kids running around the restaurant, the bartender was good but overall got some weird vibes there, I was told they have good dinner specials but I doubt I'd go. If you're in a pinch on the road it's prob worth a shot.

Place is great, service was first rate. A group of us rolled in after riding and had the special (…read moreprime rib and it was perfect) Food was really tasty in general as we all tried and shared different items to taste amongst us. They had a new credit card machine that was being a bit testy that nite so I paid cash thinking it didn't work. ...long short I called the place, talked to the owner and he reimbursed me immediately after letting him know the cc machine actually worked and had posted. To my fellow riders ... this place is a must.

Dining room looking towards bar. intimate space.

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Specials. a bit dark

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Marce F.

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5 years ago

Always pleased!Service food and the warm atmosphere!! Great prices!!!!

Kristin P.

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14 years ago

Best wings anywhere!

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