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Vanwinkles Restaurant

3.1 (47 reviews)
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Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Rachel D.

My husband and I were honestly thinking of buying a timeshare here before eating at this restaurant. Mind you it's the ONLY option to eat at after skiing! The Russian bartender here is absolutely terrible! Her drinks are completely terrible! I had gotten a salad and asked for the dressing on the side just in case I didn't like it. Nothing to crazy literally all I asked for was the dressing on the side no additional options to the salad to changes just the dressing on the side. The salad was mediocre at best and $17 and then when the check comes it was an extra $4. Obviously, the $4 charge wasn't the issue for me it was the fact that I feel I was nickel and dimed for no reason. When I inquired on this charge the women said it was more work for her to put dressing on the side. I can't believe she said that! Literally who treats someone like that. Please people do yourself a favor and not only stay somewhere else but eat somewhere else!

Amelia M.

You're too lazy after a full day of skiing to want to drive around and get food AND you have a premium parking spot which you don't want to loses so you eat here. It's a very limited menu and pricey for the quality of food you're getting. Lunch doesn't open until 12N and basically looks like the dinner menu - limited. We had dinner, drinks later and then lunch the next day. The burger (always get it well done as it still comes red in the middle), fries are nothing special and we never finish them but i would fight my spouse for the quarter slice of pickle we get, chicken wings are good and medium spicy hit the spot but more than 3 skinny slivers of celery would be nice, their special pizza was okay but I won't order it again as the vinaigrette topping was too sweet and I seriously doubt it was made fresh (FreshDirect does a better job), onion soup is tasty and I would order that again but the chicken sandwich did not look appetizing so I left that for my spouse to eat. I wish they'd serve a basic Italian dish like spaghetti with meatballs or penne with sausage and brocoli, a nice soup like NE clam chowder or chili and any sandwich not on those nasty brioche rolls (maybe they do this because they'll stay fresher longer than a nice kaiser roll). Pumpkin soup in Dec? Now there's a not so creative way to recycle their Oct carved pumpkins. Next time, i'll bring leftovers or a tv dinner before I eat here again. Drinks are ok but they need to get a decent wine.

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KZ H.

Standard base lodge type food. Stick with the burger, wings and fries. I tried the salmon, which was dry with nothing much going on. I think I squeezed four lemons & even added a pat of butter to just make it have flavor. They add some sort of juice or orange liquor to my old fashioned, which is probably a local bar thing. Stick with beer. Convenient to post skiing with little kids tho. S'mores are provided in the back fire pit on Saturdays during the ski season at 8p for free by the hotel.

Went for brunch on Easter, buffet style food. The food was really good and there was a lot to choose from but the price of the buffet which was like $20 a person didn't include drinks. The staff was very friendly, but a little to friendly, talking at your table for a while, while you're trying to eat. I got a piece of chicken franchise and felt it was a little dry. The ham and turkey however was really good, along with the penne al vodka and penne alfredo. They had a few things for dessert and i got like a chocolate, raspberry cheesecake piece and it was amazing.

Salmon. Was a little too undercooked in the middle, but otherwise very good

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Prospect

Prospect

3.6(136 reviews)
1.0 mi
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My husband and I stayed at Scribners so we checked out Prospect the first night of our stay!…read more We had a pleasant rainy evening with mountain views, low lighting dim lamps and candles at Prospect. We sat in a corner booth and the ambiance was amazing. Our favorite dish was our starter, sourdough and mango burrata with prosciutto chips. The hamburger was yummy, we asked for it medium but it was likely closer to medium rare. The salmon (market fish) was good but only came with one single asparagus. It was a beautiful dish- I wish the flavor matched the presentation, I likely wouldn't order it again. The smoke and honey cocktail came out from the bartender with a box that was opened in front of us and released smoke, it smelled and was delicious- and I normally don't like bourbon! We had the vanilla ice cream with olive oil and salt flakes. The ice cream was creamy and yummy, I think it was heavy on the olive oil. The combination was new to us and was yummy, but feel as though it was drowning in olive oil. I'm not sure I will find myself in the area again, but I would recommend Prospect to anyone in the area wanting an upscale dinner with interesting and new flavor combinations with a romantic mountain vibe!

I am adding one update- we went to the bar this afternoon (day after original review) for a…read morebeverage and Roberto is amazing, great service, great drink and great conversation. I really want to love this place but I left feeling so underwhelmed. The vibe is cool, decor nice, staff great My husband and I came for our anniversary. We always do a place in the Catskills. This time we are staying at Scribner's, (separate review) but AMAZING. We made reservations for 7 pm on our actual anniversary, we're seated quickly, ordered drinks, they acknowledged our anniversary which was cool. Drinks were good, we wanted to order apps and see where things went, The waitress informed us the chef "doesn't let us do that, you have to place your entire order at once. With all due respect, I'm in the industry, you were slow and now lost out on a lot . We were unsure what we were gonna do so we dialed it back more than we would have since you needed our entire order at once. Apps come- salad is amazing, the bread service was good. The broccoli/hummus was also good. The trout was ok, which it was a little creamier and more spreadable. Flavor was good, just texture. The entrees , I'm not sure what happened, this is where it went downhill and fast. there was a long space between apps and entrees, like we could have chose and ordered by the time they were delivered My pasta was ICE COLD, not warm, like I made this an hour ago and it just sat kind of under a heat lamp . The chicken was just ok, very hot, but bland. Played nicely but no flavor We really wanted dessert which if it's not gelato, you aren't getting it. So disappointed. There was no other option. That being said, server apologized about pasta , she also brought us out a caramel gelato for our anniversary.

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4.3(186 reviews)
0.5 mi
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Went for dinner last night after our drive up. It was such a cozy atmosphere & reminded us of both…read moreGermany & Alsace. The beer was delicious with solid options. We had the raclette, herbed spaetzle and split chicken schnitzel. First, the raclette was so delicious. The cheese was warm and gooey over tender potatoes, and accompanied by various pickled items & crostini. The herbed spaetzle was good, though a touch sweet for my taste. Regardless, it was delicious and warm. The waiter had the schnitzel split for us without asking, which I appreciated. It was juicy and paired with sour/sweet red cabbage and mustard/tangy German potato salad. The meal was very filling and not badly priced. The food here is legitimately delicious, not "just good" for a restaurant near the ski resort. We sat outside on the upper deck with a nice mountain view. After dinner we had a drink by one of the open fire pits outside, which was a cozy way to end a delicious meal. We will definitely be back when in the area.

Fantastic experience start to finish. Staff was super welcoming. It's beautiful inside. The summer…read moremenu is different than what I've seen online but all delicious. Ive been to Germany a few times and can say this is authentic. The chicken schnitzel with jager sauce is so flavorful and rich. The jager sauce is a dark brown mushroom sauce (similar to a Marsala). The name jager means huntsman. Substituted the seasonal vegetable (carrot and asparagus) for the cabbage which was so delicious. The meal is hearty and rich. The staff was wonderful. The Apple strudel was one of the best desserts I've ever had with cinnamon ice cream. I can only imagine how cozy this place is during the fall and winter. Absolutely worth the price.

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Plattekill Mountain - 2-21-25. Holy SH!T it's cold.  The "real feel" is 1 degree.  ONE FREAKIN' DEGREE

Plattekill Mountain

3.8(51 reviews)
23.1 mi

Had. A. Blast. Came…read morehere with some friends and had a really great time. The trails are pretty easy and I do love the shredded mozzarella one since there's a lot of little hills to do jumps and have fun with it (no, I didn't do any of that LOL). Fell a few times getting off the ski lift. It was pretty funny and tragic at the same time since I actually grabbed my friend and pulled her down with me. I have no idea what I was thinking but def wish it wasn't so icy and a little flatter would be great haha. Other than that, it was great! It was snowing but it wasn't sticking so the trails were a bit slushy and icy. Again, nothing to do with the location just nature being nature! It was definitely fun. Not my favorite mountain or anything but it was great! The bathrooms were spacious, they even had changing rooms. The lodge itself was pretty cool! LOVED the indoor fireplace. The 2nd floor was where it was at: the bar! These people were amazing, serving away, great energy great drinks. The Jamaican Hot Chocolate was to die for (I think that's what it was called!). Basically spiked hot chocolate with coconut rum. SOOOO GOOD. Plenty of food options: chicken tenders, fries, pizza. You know, easy stuff! Outside there's a little waffle stand so you can go get your waffles before they sell out! Outside space is great too, you can chill by the seats and heat warmers or the fire pits. It's really a great space to even come and watch others ski and snowboard. Would I go back? Yes! Immediately, no! But yes I would :)

To start ... we had a great time snowboarding. The conditions were slushy with 45 F temps (a few…read morepeople skiing in shorts & a "wife beater" t-shirt ... really??). There are some great vertical drops. But... this is a mountain mostly for people with experience. I think it was a small family place that has grown and become more popular. The facilities and slopes haven't kept pace with that growth. -Most of the trails were ungroomed -Trails are not marked properly ... something is labeled a black diamond on the slopes, but a double-black on the map -There is one green run for kids and only 2 wide open blues -Most of the blue runs are chutes or narrow lanes -There are 2 lifts only. Crowded in the morning, not a big deal later on Lift tickets -Fairly priced -I accidentally bought tix for the wrong date (Sunday instead of the Saturday were were) and there is a $20 "rebooking fee". Seemed like an unnecessary money grab. The staff person was curt and rude. The lodge -Geared towards families that come there a lot (they get lockers) -Apres ski bar/music thing ... which kind of looked fun, just saying -Small and crowded on a Saturday -It's hard to find a table at lunch. Eventhough there are signs warning against it, people put their bags on tables to reserve them. We sat at one such table for 45 min without issue, and the older couple rudely kicked us off saying it was there, they had claimed it and were theirs. -Another 3 tables were pushed together and taken over with piles of half eaten food and a sign saying "don't touch our food". This isn't your personal freaking dining room. -One kid (12 years old?) mouthed off to a staff member (30's?) who responded to the kid "how would you like it if I punched you in the eye". IDK what the kid said and maybe they are related. who knows -2 bathrooms with long lines and the downstairs one was in desperate need of cleaning. -I got a veggie burger that was not a black bean burger as promised and instead some awful veggie patty connoction. It was ok once drowned in ketchup. -The parking terrible. It's $20 for the better lot, which is unpaved and as it got warmer turned into a river of mud. I'll be hosing off my equipment and clothes for sure. Otherwise, the 2nd parking lot filled up and people had to park a 1/2 mile down the road.

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3.9(53 reviews)
11.9 mi
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Dewa Spa -- Massage with Jason M…read more After an exhausting day of yard work, my body was aching and sore, so I booked a massage at Dewa Spa. The massage with Jason wasn't just a physical massage -- it was an otherworldly, blissful experience. From the moment he began, I could feel that his skilled, intuitive hands knew exactly what I needed. Tight muscles loosened, knots melted away, and I was filled with a deep sense of relief. The music was different from the usual calming playlist -- instead, his playlist seemed to align with what my body needed, like everything was moving together in sync. Jason seemed to sense exactly where I needed attention and before I knew it, the session gently morphed into something more like an energy healing ceremony. It's hard to describe, but afterwards, I felt cleaned out -- energetically and physically. My body felt light and I physically moved easily, but more surprisingly, I was deeply content, and at peace. A full day later, I'm still floating -- no soreness in my body, just lightness and a clearer, calmer mind. Jason has such a gift, and I'm so grateful I found him. I can't recommend him enough!

We had a fantastic experience here. We went for the Tibetan sound healing which was magnificent…read more They have a sauna, steam room and infrared room which you can use for free when purchasing a spa treatment. The relaxation room is really comfy. Everything was very clean. They give you complimentary robes, slippers to use. You can have tea and sit In the relaxation room . We will definitely return.

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