Delicious food. Nothing negative to say about the restaurant…read more Romantic atmosphere. See you soon

Frogtown Chophouse has a cool atmosphere. It seems like a classic Poconos restaurant. They sent two…read moredifferent amuse bouche, which is very generous. Most of the food we had was good or very good. Our server was very nice and provided great service. She even handled the issue that makes this a 3 Star Review very well. The Manager did too. But if you're a respected chophouse, you can't get a steak wrong three times in a row. Frogtown offers a signature mixed grill experience that has a 16 ounce strip, a lobster tail, a crab cake, a few sides (whipped potatoes, long strips of carrots and delicious garlicky mushrooms). It's over $100, but really a pretty good value with all you get. My wife and I decided to split this. I ordered the steak medium rare, which is important to the review. The lobster tail was very good. The crab cake was meaty and good. The carrots were a highlight. The whipped potatoes were good. As was the creamed spinach the table shared. The calamari app (which was a bit heavy on the batter) and burrata app (needed more tomatoes) were both decent. The strip steak was the issue. As our server delivered the plate, she said "when you get a chance, could you cut the steak open and make sure it's done to your liking." I've never had a server in a nice steak restaurant ask me to do this before. It's not a good look. They should already know. I assumed she was concerned it was undercooked. I pressed my knife against the steak. Because I grill steaks, I knew that it was medium well or well done. I said "well, I can tell it's not underdone." I cut the steak down the middle. And it was medium well or well done. I very, very rarely send food back. But at a respected chop house, and at that price, I sent it back. And frankly, it wasn't a big deal at that stage because we had plenty of other food. A manager came out with a new steak. She apologized. Again, I was asked to cut it open. I pressed my knife against the new steak. I knew even before I cut it, because the steak squished as I pressed it. This time -- it wasn't even rare yet. So I had to send it back again. The steak came back. I cut it down the middle of one of the halves. It was a little more done, but it was on the borderline of being rare and undercooked still. I wasn't going to send the steak back a third time. So I ate the parts closest to the ends and sides. The steak was too chewy and underseasoned. I don't know what was going on. Maybe a regular chef was out and an inexperienced person had to step up. In any event, if you're famous for your steaks, you can't have those kinds of misses. Also, the plating of this experience could use a fresh look. Everything was put on the same plate and it was really crowded. 3 Stars

This place is a hidden gem!!! Both the vibes & the food/drinks were great. We got the hummus &…read morepita, grilled vegetable salad, watermelon mocktail & limonada.

Are you looking for something different than your usual place to eat in the Poconos? Well this is…read moredefinitely your place to be! Although it was warm outside today, we sat under their covered bench table with the creek in back of us. The service was great and attentive! We decided to order the Deluxe Grill Mix ($175) which came with a variety of meats on top of some grilled vegetables and salad. There were a variety of steak cuts and were all well seasoned and tender. Their fries were closer to a thick potato chip but still tasty and crispy. The Deluxe Grill Mix came along with a large platter of hummus along with a bowl of chopped salad and pitas. Hummus tasted fresh and had a great smooth texture which complemented well with the pitas. The chopped salad was refreshing but needed a pinch of salt. There's also a little trail in the back along the creek that was great after our meal. Overall, I really enjoyed my lunch here and would recommend this place to anyone looking for something a little off the beaten path. Tip: You might miss it if you drive too fast and not see their sign.

My friend and I wanted to take her 93 year old father out to dinner. He loves this place. It was my…read morefirst time here and open on Monday. The salads were huge and good, though I pushed croutons to side. Nice loaf of bread. We all loved our 6 oz Flo filets with huge portions of loaded mashed potatoes. Service was great. Yes a chain but does the Western theme nicely. Good food and decent price point. We three had a nice time. Cheers!

On my way back home, I stopped by Longhorn Steakhouse for lunch. I never ate there before. I…read moreordered their outlaw ribeye steak with baked potatoe and their salmon with broccoli. I also their Mac & Cheese with fries and cheeseburger and mash potatoes from their kids menu. For desert I ordered their lava cake and chocolate stampede. I enjoyed everything I ordered and everything was well proportioned.

Barley Creek is a spacious restaurant/bar in the Poconos, and a solid option for dinner after a day…read moreof activities. Our server Tori was patient, kind, and very helpful. It did take awhile for food and drinks to come out. I had the beef tips, which were generously portioned and very tasty. Cocktails were OK, but a bit unbalanced. Their gin martini - titled "the best martini in the US" (sic), did not live up to its namesake, but I still enjoyed it. The number of vegetarian/vegan menu items has shrunk from our prior visit a few years ago. It would be nice to have more diversity on the food menu. The price was fair, and I would definitely return.

Disappointed! We used to love this place. Has gone way downhill over the years…read more The burgers and sweet potato fries used to be awesome.... Now they just give you well done frozen tasteless bubba burger patties with a few lame fries. What on earth happened to this place. Bummed!

Took a little break from the dance competition to eat and have a few drinks alone to decompress…read more The truffle scallops where so rich and delicious. I honestly wish I could have had this meal again. Nichole was my server. She was so kind and sweet. She made really great drink recommendations. She was also very kind. It wasn't too loud and the music was enjoyable. I was joined by a few other dance moms which was nice.

Yes -- that actually makes the drink delay even more frustrating because the cocktail itself sounds…read morelike a home run. I'd absolutely include it because it reinforces the theme: the product was excellent; the hospitality and pacing killed the experience. The food was honestly the best part of the night -- a solid 4.5/5. Unfortunately, the overall experience was nowhere near what we expected from a restaurant at this price point. We started with the calamari, which was excellent. The giardiniera with it was an unexpected flavor combination that I loved. They also brought out an enormous loaf of fresh-baked Asiago bread with butter -- way more than two people needed, but damn, it was good. Both came out within minutes of ordering. We also ordered the cherry-smoked Old Fashioneds, and they were fantastic. Probably one of the best things we had all night. The presentation was really impressive: instead of simply smoking the glass, the cocktail arrived inside a glass box filled with smoke. The server placed it in front of us and we opened the door ourselves, letting the smoke roll out around the drink. Really cool presentation, and the cocktail tasted every bit as good as it looked. The problem? It took nearly 30 minutes to get them. They were so good I absolutely would have ordered a second round, but after waiting that long for the first one, we weren't willing to chance it. That's a missed sale and, more importantly, a missed part of the experience. In fact, we had finished our calamari before our drinks ever arrived. From the time we were seated, it took close to 10 minutes for our server to return for our drink and appetizer order, and then nearly another 30 minutes for the cocktails -- even after we reminded her. Our server was very sweet, but the interaction felt extremely scripted rather than genuine. We heard essentially the exact same questions and phrases repeated word-for-word at the tables on either side of us. She was also very slow getting back to us throughout the meal. For dinner, we shared the ribeye and Caesar salad because we were hoping to save room for dessert -- it was my birthday. The steak was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. At $60, it was exactly what I expected it to be. The Caesar was huge and very good. Everything we ate was delicious, although the food presentation felt surprisingly basic for the type of restaurant Double Cut positions itself to be. The bigger disappointment started before we even sat down. When we arrived, there were several people waiting and no host anywhere in sight. Multiple employees walked past carrying to-go orders without acknowledging anyone or even saying someone would be right with us. Because the entrance also serves Red's Piano Bar, we actually started wondering whether we were even in the right place. When the host finally appeared, there was no hello, no smile, no welcome. Just, "Do you have a reservation?" We gave him our name and were told, very matter-of-factly, that we would have to wait a few minutes. Five minutes later, he returned and led us directly into Red's Piano Bar. That was not what we had reserved. We specifically made a reservation at Double Cut for a quieter, elevated birthday dinner. Instead, we were being seated in a loud bar with red lighting, TVs on the walls and a table just feet from the bar. When we explained that our reservation was for Double Cut, we were told it was the same menu and that if we didn't sit there, we would have to wait considerably longer. So we sat. And frankly, that pretty much took the air out of the evening. Brian had planned a nice, romantic birthday dinner for me. Instead, we were sitting in a bar booth while he tried not to watch the baseball game playing on the TVs. It felt more like sitting in the bar area of a Chili's -- except without the Chili's hospitality or Chili's prices. Even the person who delivered our steak simply asked us to cut into it, said "enjoy," and walked away. No smile. No warmth. Completely transactional. Needless to say, we didn't stay for birthday dessert. We ate what we had ordered, paid the bill and left. The frustrating part is that the kitchen and bar are clearly doing a lot right. The food was genuinely very good, and that cherry-smoked Old Fashioned was outstanding. But at this price point, you're not just paying for a steak and a great cocktail. You're paying for hospitality, atmosphere, pacing and an experience. That part missed the mark by a mile.

Atmosphere has a warm and Pocono atmosphere! Lots of wood!…read more We had the avocado toast and lumberjack breakfast. Avocado was on a roll and was too hard to eat. Otherwise it was delicious! Hubby's breakfast was delicious! Too big to eat! Great Bloody Mary! Service was great! Must do in the Pocono!!

Our party of 12 (six adults and six teenagers) dined at Jubilee on steak night. We expected a wait,…read moreand 45 minutes for a group our size seemed reasonable. Once seated, we were greeted promptly with water and our server took our initial drink, appetizer, and dinner orders without issue. The appetizers arrived in a reasonable amount of time, but after that, the service began to decline. We had to ask twice just to order a second round of drinks. When the entrees arrived, everyone at the table received their meal except me. The server asked if everyone had their food, and I told her that I was still waiting for my Steak Frites special. She checked her order book, said something, and walked away. Unfortunately, no one returned to update us. After waiting another 10 minutes, I encouraged the rest of my family and friends to begin eating so their meals wouldn't get cold. When there was still no update, I flagged down another server, who said they would check with the kitchen. A few minutes later, they returned and said they weren't sure what had happened but that my meal was being prepared. After another 10 minutes passed, I asked to speak with a manager. I was told there wasn't a manager available and that they understood my frustration. By this point, it was nearly 9:30 p.m., my entire table had nearly finished eating, and I still hadn't received my dinner. When my steak finally arrived, it wasn't what I had ordered. I had ordered the NY Strip Steak Frites special but instead received a 10-ounce sirloin. Again, the explanation was simply that they weren't sure what had happened--perhaps another guest had received my order or there had been a mistake in the kitchen. To the restaurant's credit, they removed my steak from the bill. However, what disappointed me most wasn't the mistake itself--it was the lack of communication and customer service. Throughout the entire situation, no one came back to provide updates, apologize directly, or offer a meaningful resolution. In fact, my server never spoke to me directly about the issue after realizing there had been a problem; I learned my meal had been removed from the bill through another member of our party. Mistakes happen in every restaurant, especially on a busy night. What leaves a lasting impression is how those mistakes are handled. Unfortunately, while the food we did receive was good, the customer service fell well short of what I expected.

This is the nicest restaurant inside Great Wolf Lodge, and has a gorgeous bar. If you're…read morecelebrating an occasion or would like to have a special dinner without leaving the premises, or just want a nightcap (it's open all day for breakfast/lunch/dinner, and dinner is served until 9pm but the bar is open til 11), this is the one to go for. The food is fine, nothing to write home about but decent enough. If I were on the "outside" I'd expect better quality for the fare, but it's resort pricing, so you kinda have to expect a bit of upcharge, but it's not unreasonable. My steak was cooked a perfect medium rare but it's not the most tender and rather tasteless so I had to load it with salt and the aioli it came with. Fries were great though. Cornbread was a little dry. Turkey sandwich was tasty if somewhat salty. The grilled shrimp in the pasta alfredo was perfect. Service is excellent however and our waiter Nick was lovely. Food came out quickly and all the staff are very courteous and helpful. 3-3.5 but bumping to 4 for the overall pleasant experience and the nice atmosphere, and for the convenience of not having to leave GWL (and lose our good parking spot lol).

Fireside is one of few dine-in option in Great Wolf Lodge (Pocono locations) so on a busy…read moreSaturday evening we were able to reserve for a group of 18 people 2 hours prior to the reservation. Overall, the service was pretty good for how large our party was. The waitress was constantly checking to make sure we got all our orders. The food was average, more saltier than what would like it but we didn't expect too much from it, it is still the more preferable option for me and my party. After a long day we were just very hungry. Our group of kids even went to for the out to dance party that is right outside while some parents were still eating so it was nice that they didn't rush us or anything but it also didn't seem as busy in the restaurant. I would recommend for huge groups, don't use the GW app to reserve and instead go in person to put in the reservation.

We ( a party of 4 ) were on holiday in the Poconos and went for an early dinner at Smuggler's Cove…read moreto celebrate my birthday. I made a reservation for 4pm and arrived at 3:45. As we entered the restaurant we were greeted by the most fantastic hostess. My friend mentioned that today was my birthday. The hostess said Happy birthday and said for your birthday you will have a FREE 1.25 lobster on us. What a nice surprise. My wife ordered the $25 prime rib special (special before 4) and I ordered a dozen Buck a Shuck oysters (after 4) to complement my dinner. I need to mention 26% off drinks for happy hour. Thank you for making my birthday special.

Went to smugglers cove for lunch and everyone in my party was very happy with their food. Fish was…read morecooked perfectly and the sides and salads were fantastic. Also the lunch special prices were very reasonable. We liked it so much we went back for dinner the next day and had the same great experience. All the seafood was cooked to perfection. Only issue was too much mayo in the coleslaw. Even so it was still good. Very nice quiet atmosphere. And the service was very good. Not sure why this place doesn't have higher reviews but we will be back for sure next time we are in PA.

Stopped by the Mount Airy resort for the first time and had a business at Bistecca. The staff got…read moreus a table at the last minute and were friendly. The food the group ordered was tasty, and it was a nice sit-down dinner spot for work and, I'm sure, other events like anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

Ambiance was Awesome , Eric's ( waiter ) Service was Fantastic…read more I had the Chicken cutlet Parmesan. Do not get this... the chicken was not fresh. It tasted like it was sitting in the fridge for a day or two. It was not juicy the way it should be. The breading was almost non existent. I also had the clams as an appetizer. It was very bland. It was like they opened the little neck clam and put bread crumbs on top and baked it. For an Italian place , Get the Steak !

The service was great and so was the food! The Bacon Mac N Cheese burger was delicious and so was…read morethe brisket. Our waitress Melissa was very attentive and gave the place an even more amazing vibe. Definitely coming back here on my next t

Meadow is an absolutely wonderful waitress! She was friendly, attentive, and made our experience…read moreeven better. I highly recommend asking for her if you visit! The manager, Marioanno, was also incredibly sweet and considerate. The food took a little while to come out, but it was absolutely worth the wait. My friend and I both had breakfast, and we also ordered an espresso martini, which was **on point!** (Definitely order the regular espresso martini!) Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good meal inside the casino. We'll definitely be back!