So few restaurants on Lake Keowee and this one is a big stop/delivery for Sysco. We have been here 3 times in the last two weeks because we have been on the boat and want to eat near the water. The college aged kids running the Cabana do a great job with both service and food prep. The two times we have been to the main restaurant we waited 20-25min for our beverages to come after placing our order. And the menu is mostly high carb and fried. Has anyone in Seneca ever heard of 'farm fresh'? The fried green tomatoes are lost in the heavy fried batter, the hummus itself is good but why not serve it with some raw veggie sticks in addition to the densely fried tasteless chunks they call pita chips, and both the mango and salmon could be grilled and slightly blacken for both better texture and taste. Also, for nacho lovers, skip the nachos here, there was no cheddar cheese or cheese to be seen. Only a queso sauce that was mostly mayo;(. read more

Visiting friends in Lake Keowee and decided to try the Lighthouse. Awesome choice! The food and service was wonderful. That's especially surprising given the lakeside location and view. Ordinarily, that's a trade off... great location, mediocre overpriced food. Not the Lighthouse. We'll certainly be back. read more

I asked for recommendations around Seneca for dinner and someone suggested Lighthouse. So, we went on Saturday and we are so glad that we did. The menu had many great options to choose from, but looking for something a little different I had the Charleston Chicken, braised collard greens and havarti mac/cheese. My wife had blackened chicken alfredo. We finished it off with Butterfinger layer cake. Everything was phenomenal, including server Lily. It was a cold, rainy winter night, so we couldn't appreciate the views but will definitely be back. This may sound strange, but i'm glad this is about 50 minutes away from home, or we'd be tempted to go frequently. read more

Came in for Mother's Day lunch buffet. Nice restaurant location on the lake. I expected some higher quality food. Buffet had fried/grilled chicken, Pork, fried flounder, Mac-n-cheese, salads, plenty of other options. Some food was a bit cold, or over cooked. Pasta salad was good, also decent desserts and great beer list. Maybe a bit pricey for a lunch buffet at $23 although with an increase in food quality it would have been easily worth it. Wait staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

Had my Father In-law's 70th bday at the Lighthouse. The events coordinator was wonderful and had everything ready to go upon arrival. The waiter was attentive and courteous. The food and ambiance were wonderful. Not to mention the beautiful view of the lake. Anyone looking for a stress free event, you've found the place. read more

Great place, wonderful food & excellent service. I attended a birthday party at the event center. Everything was absolute perfection!!! Look forward to visiting this restaurant again & again. read more

I live at Keowee Key and since their club sucks I already eat here. It's open 7 days a week and has great food plus a real chef instead of a high school drop out like Keowee keys cook who has no clue how to operate a restaurant. Save time and money and get a great meal here!! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. How could you go wrong with sides like cheddar cheese grits and Havarti Mac and cheese? Very friendly staff and solid priced and selection on their wine. Fresh fish specials are great. I enjoy that you can boat here as well as drive. I will be a regular! read more

Beautiful location on the lake. We dined in the bar which I would not recommend. The service was less than attentive we were not even asked if we would like a second drink. The fish dishes were delicious, the lettuce in the salads was wet and killed the dish. We will give the restaurant another shot but not in the bar area. read more

Great spot! Good food, swift service and very comfortable. Maryland Crab Pretzel is unreal.

First time here since moving to the area. Wow. Wonderful dinner. Had the stuffed flounder. Totally recommend it. Will definitely make this place a regular stop. Wish I had room for dessert. Tonight's special was bananas foster. read more

You have to separate the Lighthouse UP on the hill with the Cabana nearer the water. Most of the negative reviews seems to focus on the UP the hill facility. We have been to the Cabana six times for lunch in the past year or so, four by sea and two by land. Have NEVER had anything but great food, have tried a variety of menu items, from appetizers to sandwiches to salads. The list of world class items includes the chicken salad, eggs Benedict, chipolote wrap, and enchilada. Bar is top notch too, as is the service (we usually sit at the bar). And you can't beat the view and breeze, even in summer it's pleasant in the shade at the Cabana. We live near Atlanta and whenever we're anywhere near the Cabana, we're there. read more

This restaurant is 100 percent for the view. Absolutely gorgeous!!! The food, however, very mediocre. Has potential, but there doesn't seem to be care in plating, seasoning, taste, or any of the above. We did both the inside and cabana section of the restaurant. The outside was more bar type food, while the inside was fine dining. The inside food was very bland. Shrimp and grits, while outside we had some nachos that reflected the type of cheese from a ballpark and the beef was extremely over cooked and chewy. However, the view was jaw dropping and amazing. Come here for the beer, wine, and views! read more

Comfortable atmosphere. Good food. Great service! Will enjoy coming back and will recommend the Lighthouse to friends.

Great service! Very accommodating and kid friendly. Food was ok. Ribeye Steak was a bad cut and really overlooked. Chicken was not as advertised. Appetizers were good. read more

Awesome restaurant that you can get to by car or boat. If you go by boat and anyone has trouble walking up the hill all you have to do is call them on the phone and request them to send a golf cart down to pick you up. All the food we had was very good. I had a nightly special which was not on the menu. The service was great as well as the atmosphere. The only complaint we had was there was a party on the top floor with about 12 kids whose parents didn't mind then acting like this restaurant was Chuck-E-Cheese. But that is no excuse for management not to address it as I could tell it was also bothering the other patrons sitting around us. Even with that I'm sure we will try it one more time. read more

The food was amazing and the staff was awesome!! Attended a birthday party at the event center and everything was awesome!! The staff did an amazing job!! read more

This was a good restaurant. Other folks have recommended reservations but 3 of us were able to get a booth with no wait. There was a function happening upstairs and a meeting in the event center, but none of that affected our meal - other than parking being tight. We were able to park on the grass. I had a good spring greens salad with blackened salmon. Pretty good. Server was attentive and forthcoming about the better wine to choose. Nice breadbasket with drinks, and the cornbread was great. I went there with my parents and it's that kind of place. A good place to go with your parents. Everybody's happy. I don't know why it's called the lighthouse, it's really far inland. Oh well. read more

We were taken there for lunch. While the view was very nice, the food was mediocre. The dishes that were at the table when we first sat down were dirty. I had the fried lobster ravioli and the only tasty part of the dish was the cream sauce. The filling didn't taste like lobster at all. The ravioli was tough and had something over it which was dark and hard. I also had a side of fried okra which was terrible. There was hardly any breading on the okra and the okra was hard. My husband had the chicken salad on croissant which was supposed to have pecans but he couldn't taste the pecans. Also, they don't say there's mayonnaise in the dish. They describe the chicken salad as having "dressing." The waitress was condescending. She made a snide remark because I was ordering from the appetizer section and not the regular section of the menu. read more

Great place with a very laid back feel with a big fireplace in the center. The menu offers a pretty wide range Shrip N' grits, burgers , seafood, steak, chicken and all of these are cooked very well. Small little bar for the drinkers out there. read more

The Lighthouse Restuarunt offers many great options in a dinning experience. From the actual restuarunt to the Cabana Private Club and the huge event center that is all accessible by boat on Lake Keowee. With great views all around and a great atmosphere to go along with the many delicious dishes. Staff is very friendly and is always looking to make the experience the best possible. read more

The setting is great, food top shelf, service outstanding, and prices are in line. This is our choice when out with friends and want an overall great experience. Whether you just want a salad or sandwich, or a full meal the experience is great. Portion sizes are sure to please. read more

Had the crab cakes very good Crusted well and sauce tasty Nice dish would order again Wife had burger Cooked right Fries good read more

Just avoid this place - both the Lighthouse restaurant, and the Cabana down by the water. The only thing they've got going are location and the view (Lighthouse) and being on the water (Cabana). Yes, you can arrive via boat and have a meal woohoo, however neither are worth your time or money. Food is mediocre, portion sizes are hit and miss, and the service is dismal. If you enjoy attitude, there's lots of that at the Cabana from the "hosts" (ahem...) to the servers and the bartenders. They clearly have a monopoly on location, so aren't concerned with customer service. Last but definitely not least, the last (and final) time we were there was in May 2019 and we watched an employee "clean" a table: they wiped the bench seats in a booth, dropped the cloth on the floor, used their foot to wipe up something, then used the same cloth to wipe the table top. Ummmm, no thank you. Yes, we did ask to speak to a manager to share that observation, but no such person made themselves available at our table. This place is a train wreck. read more

Had our office Christmas party at the Lighthouse, simply put everything was outstanding. My only complaint would be the food came out to fast. Will be back ASAP.... read more

This restaurant is amazing. The views are fantastic and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Prices may seem high, but the portions are generous. The staff are friendly and professional. I highly recommend trying this place out. read more

Very poor experience on Monday April 17th. Went by boat for lunch at 130pm and, in spite of several tables available but not cleaned, was told there was a 30 minute wait. Arrived for dinner/cocktails around 630pm and the service was very slow and food not to the quality that I had experienced in the past. Will be giving The Tiki Hut Lakeside Grill a close look this weekend. read more

Best eatery in the area! Reasonable and great value for your money including great service. For this area that is saying sooo much. After reading some of the other reviews, I will stick with mine but ask you to keep an open mind. This is hands down the best for this area. You have to remember the area and how hard it is to find good people. We moved here several years ago and was so disappointed so I am telling you the truth - it is the best in this area read more

I have just had my first and last visit to Lighthouse Lake Keowee. We were politely seated, brought silverware and bread plates. Ordered a bottle of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay and mahi-mahi. Some minutes later the waitress returned and informed they were out of mahi. Tried for the trout...out of trout. Finally ordered salmon . Some minutes later, the waitress returned and informed they were out of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. Who runs out of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay at a "fine" restaurant. Had to make an alternate selection again. Halfway thru the meal, I asked the waitress, "Why are the bread plates on the table?" She said, "Oh I forgot to bring your bread!" For $90.00, I won't be going back with that kind of service. The manager/owner visited every table around us and never came to our table. Hummmm. How does a business fail? One customer at a time. read more

Food was good but loud mouth drunks at the bar. I would sit outside or near the door next visit.

I travel every week for business and have never walked out of a restaurant before tonight without eating. The service was non-existent. We were seated at the bar while waiting on a reserved table. The small bar was about 1/2 full and it took the bartender about 15 minutes to even acknowledge that we were there. We would have waved him down but that shouldn't be necessary if he is doing his job correctly. We were seated at our outside table on time. Over the next 15 minutes many serving staff passed by us without even saying hello or asking if we'd been served. Only after we went back to the hostess, did the server appear. Cannot comment on the food since we didn't make it that far. We don't need to drive 30 minutes to be ignored. No thanks. read more

I am really hoping this place can turn around because I love the Lake and there are already limited options available. I have eaten there about 5 times. Each time was worse than the last. The servers (while very nice) just seem overwhelmed. Drinks take forever to get to the table and the servers disappear for long periods before they take your food order. The menu is way too long and everything is fried. Even while we were waiting for our table I attempted to get a drink at the bar - but the Bartenders just ignored 4-5 people standing and waiting to place a drink order while they filled up the lime and juice containers. Again - I hope they can get it together - but right now I say No Thank you! read more

We loved the server Jenna what a bright shining star. I think the restaurant would do better with lower lighting some nice music. It's like eating in a cafeteria . Problem only game in town need more competition on the lake read more

We live near the lighthouse but usually dine in. On Thursday around 8:00 we took our boat and planned to get carry out. Note: their website says they do carry out. When we got there the cabana staff told us they don't do carry out bc they have no counter space so we could wait 20 mins for a table, order from table then box ourselves. Or we were told to go to main dining area and order carry out from there. So we decide to do that. We walk in, ask to place carry out order. Manager is standing there and simply says "we aren't doing carry out tonite bc we had an event next door and now event is over and everyone is coming over here". Not sure what that has to do with carry out. No Apology or suggestions. Especially bc we are in our swimsuits (covered up) in boat, not in a car. We went back to cabana and staff there took care of us despite the no carry out rule. Staff there was great. Gave low stars due to bad customer service from management plus it makes no sense to hog a table when you don't even want a table. Or maybe just change signs or website so people don't get stuck in middle of lake hungry. read more

I could eat here for every meal every single day! Love every bit of it. Food, service, staff, and location! I need more!!!!!

Took the boat here, easy in and out dock for the boat. The food at the Tiki Hut was not very good.. We had the hamburger and it was very dry and no flavor the chicken quesadilla was better. They also were mowing the grass and spreading gravel creating dust everywhere, not a pleasant outside lunch atmosphere. read more

The chicken bruschetta was tough didn't even seem like it was done. Noticed other patron having trouble with theirs also. A knife would barely cut it. read more

First Timers! We have heard great things about the Lighthouse, so we decided to make the trip over from Anderson. I have to say, my entire family was extremely happy with the food and the service that our waitress, Jennifer, gave us. We all shared the Maryland Crab Pretzel... AMAZING! My husband had the Ribs, go figure. I enjoyed a Teriyaki Salmon dish. And to top it off, we shared a creme brule. One of the managers was kind enough to show us their private dining room for a rehearsal dinner...our son is about to get engaged!!! read more

After careful planning and meeting with staff, our accommodations were not met and there was a lack of interest on the part of management during our visit to rectify or at least compensate something to make up for ruining a special birthday celebration! The hesitation on the part of our friends to even going there should have been heeded!!! read more

Finally made my way to this restaurant for a meal. Could have waited even longer, as it was not worth it. The food was very pricy and wasn't that tasty. The view is nice. I will be having my lunch else where. read more