We gave it a chance, despite the mediocre reviews, we were left completely disappointed. The service is chaotic, the food is average, and their is no accountability for their poor advertising and public facing communication.
It is really sad that a place with that beautiful of a view, in a lodge that wonderful, has such a sub standard restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rick D
Well. Mixed reviews, but we've been wanting to try it
We enjoyed it. We'd go back. They had the seafood buffet going. The food could have been a little warmer, but it was pretty empty when we were there, so you can't expect them to keep putting out new stuff. Everything had a good flavor. The potatoes and the broccoli were really good. There was a thick potato bisque that was superb. The broccoli salad was good. It was a little pricey but it's a state park lodge I expected that, I've been to others, I knew what to expect.
A much better experience than the time we tried the restaurant that was at Mount Cheaha, we were pleasantly surprised and plan on going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Brian Carnes
Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Bowling
The worst buffet I have ever had. Exactly 6 items of food besides the salad bar. All of it tastes like it came from a can. The catfish was ok, but it was the only edible item. Crazy expensive for what you get.
Food: 1
Service: 5
Will Swann
Despite some less than appealing reviews, we gave the Seafood Buffet a chance while staying at the campground. We certainly were not expecting a Gulf Coast experience nor did we get one. Our biggest take away was bland taste. Definitely not worth $30 a plate.
Amanda H.
It took them 14 days to charge our debit cards! Who does that? $28.99 per person for the worst seafood buffet I've ever been to in my life. The salad bar was lackluster, and the dessert bar wasn't much of a dessert bar with their cafeteria cakes. The worst part was the seafood. Absolutely everything was fried so there was nothing I could eat except the shrimp Alfredo and grits. The grits didn't even have the texture of grits. I don't even remember the shrimp Alfredo having shrimp, but maybe imitation crab. We had a party of 8 adults and 3 children and absolutely nobody liked any of the food. We were all so disappointed especially with how expensive it is. None of us ate $30 worth of food. My dad asked to speak to the manager, but the manager couldn't even make the attempt to speak with him, so they sent someone else to do their dirty work. They need new management, a new chef and a new kitchen manager. I am so thankful I didn't have my wedding there because if the food was this disgusting at my wedding, I would have been very angry. We didn't chose the State Park for our venue because the menu was pathetic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Marcus Moss
The Lodge is extremely nice, the staff is super friendly and helpful. No issues with the service at all. It's a great place to spend a weekend. The food is disrespectful for how beautiful the location and lodge are. Go into town for dinner or bring your food with you.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jennifer Vandiver
Beautiful scenery and friendly service; however, the food was absolutely terrible. We went for the seafood buffet and not one thing was edible. The salad bar was fair and the dessert bar was bought cookies and dry crumbly cake. I would not recommend at all! It was also very expensive for the quality. Out ticket was 73.00 for party of 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Sandi McDonald
The servers are extremely kind and helpful. We love coming for Sunday brunch.
The view is breathtaking, but the food was disappointing. We had the Lodge Burger w/onion rings and Herb marinated chicken breast w/mash potatoes and green beans. The burger was just an average burger. The onion rings tasted like they were fried in old oil. The chicken breast was dry and lacked flavor and the sides lacked flavor as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Kerile mayhew
Love this place! The view from the restaurant is beautiful! The Christmas decor in the lodge was so warm and inviting. Delicious food with an unbeatable atmosphere and great service.
Deronda Maniscalco
The place is beautiful. Relaxing. Step back into another time. The buffet looked good but we had catfish. It was well cooked and served pipping hot. Cocktails from the bar were good quality. Top shelf. View is amazing so get there before sunset. There was a cozy bar with billards. Several locals were hanging out. We even enjoyed a game of checkers in the lounge. Watch for the many deer on the mountain road. We are staying in campground and will eat there again. The staff are so friendly and attentive.
Luke Johnson
Fantastic Buffet and salad bar. Incredible views.
Wolf Venable
The salad bar was really good. Good assortment of vegetables.
We gave it a chance, despite the mediocre reviews, we were left completely disappointed. The service is chaotic, the food is average, and their is no accountability for their poor advertising and public facing communication.
It is really sad that a place with that beautiful of a view, in a lodge that wonderful, has such a sub standard restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Well. Mixed reviews, but we've been wanting to try it
We enjoyed it. We'd go back. They had the seafood buffet going. The food could have been a little warmer, but it was pretty empty when we were there, so you can't expect them to keep putting out new stuff. Everything had a good flavor. The potatoes and the broccoli were really good. There was a thick potato bisque that was superb. The broccoli salad was good. It was a little pricey but it's a state park lodge I expected that, I've been to others, I knew what to expect.
A much better experience than the time we tried the restaurant that was at Mount Cheaha, we were pleasantly surprised and plan on going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The worst buffet I have ever had. Exactly 6 items of food besides the salad bar. All of it tastes like it came from a can. The catfish was ok, but it was the only edible item. Crazy expensive for what you get.
Food: 1
Service: 5
Despite some less than appealing reviews, we gave the Seafood Buffet a chance while staying at the campground. We certainly were not expecting a Gulf Coast experience nor did we get one. Our biggest take away was bland taste. Definitely not worth $30 a plate.
It took them 14 days to charge our debit cards! Who does that? $28.99 per person for the worst seafood buffet I've ever been to in my life. The salad bar was lackluster, and the dessert bar wasn't much of a dessert bar with their cafeteria cakes. The worst part was the seafood. Absolutely everything was fried so there was nothing I could eat except the shrimp Alfredo and grits. The grits didn't even have the texture of grits. I don't even remember the shrimp Alfredo having shrimp, but maybe imitation crab. We had a party of 8 adults and 3 children and absolutely nobody liked any of the food. We were all so disappointed especially with how expensive it is. None of us ate $30 worth of food. My dad asked to speak to the manager, but the manager couldn't even make the attempt to speak with him, so they sent someone else to do their dirty work. They need new management, a new chef and a new kitchen manager. I am so thankful I didn't have my wedding there because if the food was this disgusting at my wedding, I would have been very angry. We didn't chose the State Park for our venue because the menu was pathetic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
The Lodge is extremely nice, the staff is super friendly and helpful. No issues with the service at all. It's a great place to spend a weekend. The food is disrespectful for how beautiful the location and lodge are. Go into town for dinner or bring your food with you.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Beautiful scenery and friendly service; however, the food was absolutely terrible. We went for the seafood buffet and not one thing was edible. The salad bar was fair and the dessert bar was bought cookies and dry crumbly cake. I would not recommend at all! It was also very expensive for the quality. Out ticket was 73.00 for party of 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
The servers are extremely kind and helpful. We love coming for Sunday brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice restaurant. Enjoyed the view and restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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The view is breathtaking, but the food was disappointing. We had the Lodge Burger w/onion rings and Herb marinated chicken breast w/mash potatoes and green beans. The burger was just an average burger. The onion rings tasted like they were fried in old oil. The chicken breast was dry and lacked flavor and the sides lacked flavor as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Love this place! The view from the restaurant is beautiful! The Christmas decor in the lodge was so warm and inviting. Delicious food with an unbeatable atmosphere and great service.
The place is beautiful. Relaxing. Step back into another time. The buffet looked good but we had catfish. It was well cooked and served pipping hot. Cocktails from the bar were good quality. Top shelf. View is amazing so get there before sunset. There was a cozy bar with billards. Several locals were hanging out. We even enjoyed a game of checkers in the lounge. Watch for the many deer on the mountain road. We are staying in campground and will eat there again. The staff are so friendly and attentive.
Fantastic Buffet and salad bar. Incredible views.
The salad bar was really good. Good assortment of vegetables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar
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