This experience was one for the books! I have never been to Grafton Harbor so for this to be the…read morefirst experience, they definitely can count me for several more. How are you doing the Cinco de Mayo dinner cruise which was from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Upon entering, it was very professionally set up they took your name at the door and as soon as you walked in was the bar which was very convenient so you can get your drink before you sit. The two bartenders said they were fairly new, but I cannot tell they held it down all night. Drinks were on point and they were getting the line down really fast no matter how long it got. Drinks were also very reasonably priced. I don't think I paid over five dollars for any drink. As for the food, the cruise included a unlimited taco bar, which was very good. The chips were very fresh and the meat was very well seasoned. I love that they include fresh guac and fresh sour cream, which I think is the perfect addition to any taco bar! They get 5 stars from me!!

Took my friend on a boat ride on the Hakuna Matata. It was a beautiful day and we had a great…read moretime. The boat had a bar and restrooms on it. You could sit in top or bottom or stand on the bow. And if you are a kid or kid at heart, the captain with let you drive the boat. The gift shop at the harbor is nice and large. Lots to choice from and they give free wine tasting. This was great to do before the boat ride because we were able to determine which wine we liked on the boat. There is also a restaurant right there if you want to grab a bit to eat.

I wanted to update this venue and repeat my same review of this wine garden. I love the ambiance…read moreand the tree house theme is amazing. Staff still friendly and property still clean . I will come back here again for sure.

DO NOT HAVE A WEDDING HERE!!!! Simeen is horrible to work…read morewith and does not honor all her husband promises couples. they never meet with couples at same time, he lures them in with promised and she does not honor them!!! Venue is outdoors so beware that their is NO place to go inside if bad weather and they charge extra for every little thing!!! For the price of the venue, you get nothing else from them. So many venues out there that will cater to a bride and groom. you cannot decorate reception area until 6pm, which means YOU are NOT decorating it due to being at the wedding sight. more money to spend as you would need to hire someone to decorate it for you. Guests cannot be at reception area until 630, so by time everyone is shuttled up there, do dinner, cake, toasts etc, you will be lucky to get 2 hours of music and dance. It has to end at 10pm in spite of the contract stating you get venue to 11pm, that last hours is so YOU can clean it for them since they do NOTHING!!! Bride and Groom suite are on a hill that you get at 3pm, so have hair and make up done before you get there a you get time to change and then go do photos before the ceremony. Not sure why she wont let them have these sooner, no one is using them. Bride will walk down hill that has a gravel path to wedding sight, I just see issues with that, falling down, twisting an ankle, dress being filthy. We tried to work with her, she was very difficult. She took our money and refuses a refund of any kind because she is a greedy you know what!!! I hope these reviews are worth it, I paid for them so enjoy these Simeen!! They also say they can cater a smaller wedding 75 or less. We asked about this and were basically told we really should use a caterer!!

This year for my birthday my wife planned a weekend away for us. We dropped our kids off at their…read moregrandparents and then headed out. We wanted to get out of the city so headed 45 minutes west to the edges of St. Charles County. We stayed at an amazing AirBnB (Red Mule Ranch) and then decided to go to Cedar Lake Cellars. There are a ton of wineries in the St. Louis and Southern Illinois area. I've been to a lot of them, but had never been to Cedar Lake Cellars. It is a well known winery and event space just west of St. Louis. There are two main options for when you go. The Barrell Room is a large barn that has a mixture of beer, wine, and mixed drinks. This is the more casual of the two areas. There are large tables inside, and then an open patio area. The Barrell room doesn't have food itself, but just outside is a BBQ stand that also caters to patrons sitting outside. This is where my wife and I sat for about an hour or so before dinner. It had a lot of bachelor parties and larger groups. This area also has live music on the weekends. The second main place to eat and drink (skipping over the outdoor BBQ area) is the restaurant and tasting room. This is more of a formal dining room. The menu was modest but had a mixture of steaks, sandwiches, soups, and appetizers. The prices were very reasonable, and we very much enjoyed our food. The service was good, although maybe a bit overworked, and overall we had zero complaints. I got prime rib with two sides for around $35 which is a great deal. I was actually surprised at how reasonable the prices were. It just makes it that much easier to order a couple glasses of wine. Beyond the two main indoor/outdoor eating areas there are a number of other wedding venues on the property. There is also an stage and the venue hosts outdoor concerts. When we were there this aspect of the property wasn't being used. The overall property felt immense. It is a shame as it definitely felt like the winery could have a lot more people there than we saw, there were probably 75 tables/benches (or more) outside and only a handful had people. It could be that the heat was keeping people away, or just that wineries are declining in popularity from their peak a few years ago. Either way, we had a great time.

My husband and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary here, and it was absolutely amazing! From…read morethe moment we arrived, everything was simply beautiful. The atmosphere was laid-back, relaxing, and the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a special day together. The food was delicious, and the frozen sangrias were absolutely divine! One of the best touches was receiving a complimentary wine glass with every drink, which made the experience even more memorable. The staff was welcoming, the vibes were chill, and the entire winery had such a warm and inviting feel. This is by far my favorite winery, and I can't wait to come back. If you haven't checked this place out yet, do yourself a favor and visit. You definitely won't regret it!!!!

Totally LOVE this place!! The wine is wonderful and the employees doing the wine tastings really…read moreknow their stuff! The wine is good, the outside patio fantastic and the live music makes it even better!! A great way to spend part of your week or weekend!

Hurrah for Hillsboro & Wild Sun Winery! If you want a great vibe with good wines and great craft…read morebeers this is the place. See the website for the food menu which is really good and the plus is you can bring your own food and charcuterie too; however the menu prices I thought were reasonable and the quality was good. A short drive down the highway it's close to the city, south county and west county. Nice band playing and super staff too. I met Ed the owner and he's a sincere and friendly guy who has put together a great business. See you at Wild Sun Winery again soon.

This family owned and women-owned business has built a great venue in Augusta. Great wines with…read moresome great food and innovative new canned products, like Swirl (canned sangria) and Fabled (canned hard cider). The views are beautiful and the staff is very welcoming. Grab a group of friends and head out to Noboleis Vineyards.

Wonderful views. Great music. Friendly hosts. A variety…read moreof food offerings. Pizza has provel cheese on it so beware (if you're like me and not a fan of provel) They have a great variety of wines and usually go with the tasting just for a couple whites and a couple reds. Wine Slushies are great for the hot summer days too. Make a visit to this privately owned winery. You won't be disappointed.

Totally blew me away…read more I moved back to the area almost three years ago, but had not come to WPW. Then recently, I found out that my 50th class reunion was going to be held there. Hearing that news, I knew it was time to come and check it out. When I arrived mid-afternoon on a Sunday, I was shocked how large the venue was and how full the parking lot was. I quickly realized, Wild Pickens Winery is a hot spot and the place to be seen on weekends. They have a fairly extensive wine menu, it was larger then what I was expecting. I enjoyed two glasses of Cabernet and was impressed with its robust flavor. When my server told me, all glasses of wine were $7, my frugal personality smiled. To my surprise they had an extensive menu. I was expecting a very simple menu of only a few items, but they had it all. Their menu had entrees, burgers and wood fired pizzas. I had eaten brunch earlier so I wasn't that hungry, but wanted to try something. I ordered the Stuffed Mushrooms and they hit the spot. They were stuffed with spinach, cream cheese and parmesan. The order came with three good sized mushrooms, so it would be perfect for one or sharing. They had a band playing in the main room inside and the music was super loud. Friends that I ran into there, told me in good weather the band is outside and makes for a more enjoyable listening experience. The loud music is why they only got a 4 Star rating. The service was small town, down home country friendly. WPW is only open Thursday thru Sunday and I'll definitely be back. I gotta come back and try one of their wood fired pizzas.

Visited here after a day of apple picking with my friends. Now, a group of black people visiting…read morethis Southern Illinois, off the beaten path winery was a bit intimidating, but when I say we were welcomed warmly, we were definitely made to feel welcome! We were immediately greeted by the owner, Todd, who was behind the bar servicing customers. He took the time to thank all of us for coming in and shook each of our hands. Todd, separated us from the dry wine drinkers to the sweet wine drinkers, sharing with us his top recommendations for each category. Unanimously! We all enjoyed the blueberry wine the most. We all literally bought a bottle! LOL. Todd had to leave us for other duties, but left us in the care of his staff. These ladies were great and fun. After our wine tasting, we sat to order food. We ordered the meat lovers and the loaded baked potato pizza and a few side salads to share. Never thought of a baked potato as a pizza, but this was sooo good!! The food in general was delicious, fresh, and made to order. The winery itself was super cute. The outside seating area was packed with folks, rocking out to some live music. The inside seating area was surprisingly very large. A large dining space with a separate event space and video gaming area. Thank you Todd for welcoming us and thanks to your team for helping to make our experience enjoyable. We look forward to visiting you all again!

The vibe was great! They have a great selection of drinks. Food was good as well; limited menu…read morebut everything we got was good! Server was overloaded we got most of our drinks from the bar but she was trying her best. They had a band play and the music was amazing! Really enjoyed the live music by Dodging Potholes; they had a great mix and sounded wonderful!

Nice place. Great staff. Great service. Good music. Reasonable prices. Can be an awesome night…read more However, it is all outside and there are people who smoke. If you are down wind of them, it is very unpleasant. I get it that it's outside, but I do not enjoy the second hand smoke. We even moved tables, but couldn't get away from it.

You will love the atmosphere, music vibe, wine and outdoor spaces when the weather is goodread more

The view is beautiful, service is so friendly, and the food is good! We sat and relaxed in the…read morebeautiful weather while watching a band. Our server checked on us several times and made sure we had everything we needed.