It is a nice restaurant with a variety of options on the menu. We love to start with the Clemson Blue Cheese Dip. It is good, even if you think you don't like blue cheese! Salads, crab cakes, burgers & chicken & waffles are good. Check it out if you are in the Clemson area. Have a drink and apps at the bar, dinner at a table or dining outside, too. read more

The food was tasty and both our server and the hostess were kind and attentive. However, we ran into an issue that was handled poorly by the manager, Ray. The menu listed six pieces for an appetizer, but only four arrived. When we asked about the discrepancy, Ray's response was curt and defensive. A small clarification should not feel confrontational. Clearer communication and a more respectful tone would have made a big difference. read more

Went here for my dad's 89th birthday dinner. Being a hotel restaurant you never know how good it will be but this place didn't disappoint. Service was great, the vibe was super nice overlooking the lake. And the food was delish. I had the steak and frites and it was delish. Other at the table were really happy with their meals. Everything from rack of ribs, seafood scampi, scallops, and wraps. Nice selection of menu items and everything that came out our table enjoyed. Great experience! read more

Traditions on the Lake - Steak and Frites. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

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This restaurant is located in Lakeside Lodge in Clemson. As I'm writing this review I realize that I didn't get the full ambiance for this restaurant. Our group of 8 was seated right inside the entrance of the restaurant and my back was to the lake side view. Therefore, I can only say I experienced a typical hotel bar restaurant vibe. Our server did a good job-even taking a minute to take a group photo for us. The brunch menu had a variety of choices. I chose the Renfrow Wings off of the Shareables Menu and a side salad. This consisted of 13 chicken wings so I had plenty of left overs. I ordered 1/2 teriyaki and 1/2 bbq. It was hard to distinguish between the two, but they were good. I need to go back and give this restaurant another try. This time I'll make sure to enjoy the view, maybe even sit outside on the patio if it's cool enough. I know this sounds strange, but I'm giving them a 4 star in anticipation of that lake view... read more

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I stopped in for an early dinner. Food was delicious! I had the fried green tomatoes and a grilled chicken salad. Everything was exceptional. The windows face a lake, so it was really nice to look out. I had no wait for a table and my server was exceptional. Very friendly. read more

Traditions on the Lake - Fried Green Tomatoes. Looked much better when it came out, I just devoured it! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

The food was very good and our server, Christian, was incredible! So knowledgeable and nice. We sat outside which was lovely. You can see the lake and they have an area with a fire pit . I was unsure when we first arrived because the restaurant itself is basically in the hotel lobby and the hotel is situated in an area with stores around it. I thought the Uber driver had made a mistake. But, we were in the right spot. I will definitely return! read more

Traditions on the Lake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Great service, relaxing atmosphere... yummy food! I'll definitely be back. We sat in bar area on hi-top...there were 6 of us...plenty of space on table...they have a few huge TV's pretty much every angle covered so everyone in the place is happy to watch some great sports. read more

Service wasn't very good- waitress more interested in visiting with friends sitting at a table. Food wasn't bad- we enjoyed it- but was def over priced for what you get. read more

While some people in my party would review this place at a 3 or 4, I can't help but give it 5 stars all-around ... my steak and potatoes was amazing, the beverages were on point, we didn't wait long for our food and our server was fast and attentive. For outsiders, this is a restaurant in a hotel lobby and there absolutely is NO lake view unless you sit outside in the winter (maybe if you sit outside in the summer you can see through the trees) ... so I think that heading/marketing is inaccurate. I also think they would have benefited more from making the restaurant larger and advertising it for both guests and locals ... as a guest, I loved it. If I was local? I would maybe go for a date night ... smaller and fun to people watch ... but otherwise you're going to a hotel lobby for dinner and I'm not sure that sounds appealing or cool. For the price, taste, and convenience, this place was amazing though (I liked it enough to take pictures of my food!) - the wedge salad was HUGE. read more

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Traditions did not disappoint! The restaurant had great ambience, was clean, and tastefully decorated. My daughter and I ordered the Brussels spouts, the chicken and waffles, and the BLT salad. The chicken and waffles was absolutely amazing. The breading of the chicken was crispy and thin and seasoned to perfection, with just the right amount of salt. Meanwhile, the waffles were fluffy and sweet-- interestingly, they had some sort of caramelized layer of sugar coating the outside which turned out to be such a delicious touch. The dish as a whole was well-balanced, well-portioned, and plated beautifully. The salad was also very good. All the toppings complimented each other and were not overpowering, and the lettuce was crispy and tasted fresh. My only complaints regarding the dish overall is that the onions were unfortunately a bit soggy instead of crunchy and that the core of the lettuce was still in there which I could not eat. The Brussels sprouts were great! Very very well seasoned and cooked all the way through. They were marinated in a syrupy, sweet sauce that complimented the pieces of bacon, although it was a little too much sauce and a sizable amount was left pooled at the bottom of the dish. Finally, our server was quick and accommodating. We waited no longer than 15 minutes for our food. Definitely recommend overall. read more

Traditions on the Lake - chicken and waffles, brussel sprouts (the side dish), and BLT salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

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We met some life long friends for dinner last night. The crab cake's were underwhelming. Some of the folks at are table ordered water and was surprised to see a charge for that. We eat out a lot and most of the time order drinks and over tip. I was real surprised by this and will not be back! read more

Disappointed for the price. I had the blackened grouper. The portion was very small and the texture was rubbery. The side salad and rice were good. I ordered an additional side of asparagus and I am glad I did or I would have left hungry. My husband ordered ribs, salad, and French fries. His portions were much more acceptable, but the quality was poor for the price. The ribs were just okay and the fries tasted like old donut grease. We will not be going back. read more

Great service. I enjoyed sitting outside. The food is well done and tasty. The times that we have visited, have not been too crowded. We have sat at the bar, inside, and outside and all have been good. read more

The Depot burger is the best! We had dinner with our family visiting from Fl and all of us had some version of the Depot burger. We all loved and it and felt it was one of the best burgers we'd ever had! read more

This was just what we needed. We wanted a relaxing lunch and this was the picture perfect spot. We ate outdoors and enjoyed the scenery and lake behind us. We split everything and enjoyed our meal. We started with the maple balsamic sprouts and they were delicious!! Followed that up with the goat in the garden salad, it was perfect! Didn't expect so much got goat cheese but happy it had so much and it was deliciously fried on the outside!! Glad the dressing was on the side. It was also great, a strawberry vinaigrette. Ended with steak and frites, the steak was over cooked but tasty, and the frites were potato wedges, I prefer shoestring fries, but it was a minor disappointment. We had the best, most attentive server, Jordaan P. He was friendly and funny and kept our glasses filled with water on a hot day! Hope to go back some day! read more

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Food is good as is service. The bar is a bit challenging especially with draft beer. The risotto is perfection. The beer was 3/4 maybe.

Beautiful place located in Lakeside Lodge. The outdoor patio is umbrella shaded with beautiful views of Lake Hartwell. We were there for brunch. Eggs Benedict and fresh fruit were nicely plated and both delicious. A HUGE half-pound burger was for my brunch companion. Really excellent quality beef on brioche bun with an egg, shredded hash browns, and hollandaise sauce. And it was cooked perfectly medium rare as ordered. Staff was friendly and pleasant from the greeter to the server. Our server knew the menu well and accurately described items and made recommendations. We plan to get back here to have dinner on the patio, drinks by the fireplace or sofa seating. read more

Traditions on the Lake - On the lake! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Stayed here for a weekend and dined at this restaurant. I got the blackened grouper with mashed potatoes and grilled brusssel sprouts. It was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. If this place wasn't 3 hours away from my home I would come here a lot. Service was great! Overall a great experience. read more

Traditions on the Lake - Blackened Grouper - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Rude customer service. Came up to the counter only to be greeted by staff practically yelling in our face. Would not recommend.

The food was very good, the chips+blue cheese dip was very large for 2, we snacked on it for 2 more meals. The seafood scampi was loaded with all seafood which was great. The service was very nice the waiter was on time throughout the meal. The ambiance? We were first seated inside, the drunks at the bar were loud and obnoxious, not the place to have a dinner. Fortunately the weather was nice, we told the host we were going to be seated outside because of the noisy jerks at the bar. We went outside and had a pleasant dinner. read more

I had the privilege of staying at the Lakeside Lodge and having dinner at Traditions on the Lake. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was subdued and not overly crowded. The football games on the TVs provided a subtle backdrop to the conversations taking place. The outside dining area was beautiful with an immaculate view but I opted for the interior dining room. I ordered the Black & Bleu Alfredo. It's the first time I've ever had Bleu cheese with Alfredo sauce and it actually was a delightful combination. If there was down side it was not having the option of a basket of bread to snack on while reading the menu. I opted out of dessert but the chocolate cake did look delicious. I'll have to find another opportunity to come back and try a few more items on the menu. read more

Traditions on the Lake - Black & Bleu Alfredo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Ate here last night with 10 people never again! Service too many people they don't know what went on before. A lady took our order, she did deliver the drinks. A gentleman delivered the food with no idea who ordered what. Who ordered X? No one, oh it is also called Y. Who has salad with Italian dressing on? No one, someone said, I ordered salad with thousand island dressing o, this is yours, we don't have thousand island dressing,I just picked this for you. Why didn't the waitress mention this when ordered? Food was inconsistent people had ordered the same thing, but the food they received was not the same. read more

Sunday brunch was on point. Lots of outdoor seating with a modest view of the lake and music that is in the background but not overwhelming . Chicken and waffles was the star at our table but all plates were cleaned. Staff were friendly and the indoor accommodations were classy. Definitely recommend. read more

We were in Clemson to compete in a dog agility trial and were happy to find that Traditions has dog-friendly outdoor seating. Service was great. Got seated right away, and our server came quickly with water for us *and* our dog. What a nice touch. Our server helped us navigate the menu and took our order. Food arrived, and not *too* soon, giving us time to enjoy the view of the lake. Food was everything we hoped for. Great dining experience. read more

We found this place by accident, thanks to Yelp! It's inside of a hotel/ condos (yes, it's both a hotel, and you can buy condo units. Interesting lol.) Andddd it's open on Sundays! Yay! We were looking for a lunch place after church, and discovered this spot. You enter through the hotel lobby entrance and immediately see the restaurant and bar and hostess stand. The outside patio is super nice and has a nice view of the lake. Inside looked cozy as well and seemed to have a nice bar and lounge. Very cool that this is open to the public. The butternut squash soup sounded delicious, and it was! A hint of sweet and topped w crème fresh and green onions. The kids menu was generous. They can pick a number of things and then many large sides, such as choosing the cheeseburger and a side of Mac and cheese (so like having two meals. My son was thrilled!) He said both were very good! And took half of each home. The French toast with strawberry compote comes with two eggs your choice of style, and two sausage Patties or bacon. We ordered bacon and we're accidentally given sausage. They immediately brought us extra bacon which was nice. Sausage was okay. Bacon was crispy and great! French toast was good but of course sweet. I ordered the steak tips salad, that was to die for!! Foodie Heaven! Steak dips were done perfectly, moist and flavorful! A bed of mixed green, crispy fried onions, candied walnuts, tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, and your choice of dressing. I did balsamic vinaigrette. Good service. All the food was good! Fresh and good quality ingredients. Food came out quickly even though they were relatively busy. We loved the fresh air patio on the lake, and wished they had a path along the lake to walk etc. But no real access to it. We will be back and enjoy more of their food! Great to find this spot. read more

Great service and food! They were able to seat a larger party in short order and were very accommodating.

Love this place. First time to Clemson with family. Temperature was perfect, we sat outside, and could see the lake. Server Bridget was fantastic and food was perfect! We would return! read more

My first time here. Lovely restaurant with a high-end vibe. Lunch service ends at 2pm and we were there at quarter till. Great service and didn't make us feel rushed at all. We both ordered the Black and Blue wrap with steak and Clemson blue cheese. My friend had the sweet potato fries as a side and they were delicious! Crispy and not over salty. I had the Brussels sprouts with bacon and a balsamic drizzle. I made sure to ask for "light" balsamic and it turned out perfect. The only criticism we had was with the size of steak tips in the wrap. They were too big so each bite had to be sliced with a knife on the plate. The flavor was great though and we will def return to try some other items on the menu. read more

Unassuming location as it looks like you're walking into an apartment building but so glad it was one of the few places open on a Sunday. Eric provided excellent service at the bar. The Clemson Blue Cheese Dip is something dreams are made of. 3 other nearby couples also ordered it after my rave review. Topped it off enjoying a glass of wine on the patio listening to live music. read more

Traditions on the Lake - Clemson Blue Cheese Dip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Very nice atmosphere on the lake, so quiet and relaxing. The grouper was delicious and a good sized portion. The old fashioned was great and added to the ambiance. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant. read more

Traditions on the Lake - Old Fashioned on the lake! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

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Hard to find this location but once there you will like the ambiance. Outside dining on Lake Hartwell and the food was good for this area. A variety and each of us tried something different. Burger done perfectly. Shrimp and grits filling could have used another shrimp. Service was attentive read more

Traditions on the Lake - Drinks were festive and delicious. Food was good. Atmosphere is very good. Great outside seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

So we stayed at the lakeside lodge this weekend while touring Clemson University. Based on 5 of us, I booked a 3BR suite. That was great. Actually, the suite was built for those looking for a week or two resort vacation. Each bedroom had a Pvt bath and in the center was a living - dining - kitchen area. Fit our needs included is the wrap around balcony. As for a resort, the service was great. The checkin staff was friendly and efficient, Kelly at the front desk was handling a lot, but with gracious southern hospitality. Always smiling! The bar staff was overwhelmed also, and did an admirable job. The bartenders (I forget her name) was also gracious and very nice. So, my take is pool too small for the number of rooms, bar & restaurant too small for the number of rooms. This is during off season - no school and no football... I can only imagine. But it worked great for us. read more

This restaurant is inside of a resort. It is on the lake with a really great atmosphere on the patio or inside. I had the risotto and blackened shrimp, my son had the ribs and my husband ordered the steak fettuccine with balsamic. All of our meals were very good and the service was excellent. We even went back a second time and I had to get the same thing (risotto / shrimp ) because it was so good, and my husband had blackened grouper w mashed potatoes and broccoli which was incredibly tasty. This is a good restaurant to try if traveling or if you are a local, put it on your dining rotation :) as the menu had a nice variety. The cheesecake was tasty too :) read more

Called the restaurant before heading out to see how their availability was and we were told there was no wait. The hostess sat us down and gave us our menus and never said that they were backed up. After a 20 minute wait, and the table that was sat after us had their order taken, went to the bar to grab a drink. The Blond waitress that had time to sit down and converse with several tables in her "section' told my husband that we were not in her's and totally ignored us the entire time. So, no one came to our table after 30 minutes. Went to the hostess stand and asked if we could at least put our order in. 30 minutes later Mary Rose stopped by and said she was here to save the day. Well, another 30 minutes (total of 90) no food, no manager that ever stopped by, no Mary Rose, no nothing but the $3.00 bag of chips I purchased at the gift shop. We were past the point of starving and with a husband that needs to take medical pills, this was a disaster on a beautiful evening. Clearly there was no manager on site and they got blindsighted with beautiful weather and spring break. Communication is important to the guests - if you can't serve them in a timely manner, tell them so they can make an informed decision. The chefs can only do so much - its the front of the house that needs to be in control and clearly they totally, and I mean totally dropped the ball. [photos posted are from a previous post , and not this visit] read more

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We came for Saturday brunch before heading to a lacrosse game at SWU. For a southern brunch, there are a few staple items you need and you need to do them well - grits, biscuits, sausage gravy. Traditions knocked them out of the park! The grit bowl comes with cheddar grits and the perfectly crisp cubed potatoes as well as eggs, bacon and just a touch of scallions. Pleasant mix of flavors and very filling! We had to try the biscuits and sausage so we ordered a side and the biscuits were delightful and large! My husband had the pancake breakfast and the pancakes were cooked perfectly (not soggy, not overdone) - just right amount of fluffy and like your mom would make. Overall, great quality food, beautiful location, and we had wonderful service. We will come back and give the dinner menu a try for sure next time we are in town. read more

Traditions on the Lake - Amazing grit bowl - brunch menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Met some friends while we were in town for a Clemson Univ campus tour for the kiddo. Great location, easy to find, and very clean. It was a bit chilly outside, resulting in nobody dinning outside. Great views of the lake and the swimming area looked nice. Solid wait staff that were friendly and engaging. We will return. read more

Ok, I don't know where to start. The Location is perfect and not hidden. It's at the main entrance between the concierge desk and the patio area with a lakeside view. There is so much seating space. They even serve you outside - a southern treat! The food is absolutely delicious (you have to try the Granola crusted French toast with strawberry compote.) Then there's the service with a smile that is second to none. Everyone was so nice. I was, however, blessed to get Taylor each time I visited, and she is just a peach. I would come back again and again. You cannot make a mistake with Traditions on the Lake! Enjoy! read more

Cute place with good food and service and lovely patio with a nice view. Will come back!

Very nice spot, we enjoyed the food and service! We spot by during Brunch hours definitely loved the view too read more

Traditions on the Lake - Cheeseburger amazing!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

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Nice "chain hotel" lobby type, but the drink service staff are tops. It's a bit hard to find, in the back of the complex-- near the church. Nice location for parents and guests visiting the university. Very close to the OConee county airport. read more