Hidden Waters Restaurant

Our group of 5 ate for roughly $75. Incredibly limited main selection with only about 9 options for food, and a limited salad bar. We found a menu online with significantly more options, so our expectations were not met. Dessert was apple pie and lemon cake, the former of which was so bland it tasted almost bitter, and the latter was just satisfactory. It should be mentioned that every member of our party found at least one dirty plate in the stack of clean plates. $15 dollars for buffet, $8 for just soup and salad. The price does not justify the food in my opinion. One of our party members has a pickier palette and found the limited selection problematic at best, but the flavor of the main entrees and salad bar aren't bad at all, but nothing standout. The service was exceptional though, quickly bussed and very friendly, even discounted us down to 2 soup and salad's and 3 buffet's because of how little our pickier party member actually ate. The atmosphere is incredibly empty and manufactured, it's plain and dry in an attempt to be rustic and homey, and uncomfortably quiet. The Hidden Waters Restaurant is a poor value buffet with questionable atmosphere and incredible service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

So we didnt eat but stayed at the lodge. When I checked in I asked if the restaurant had carry out they said yes. A little later my husband went to order and was told only buffet even though they have full menu online. Im sorry but this is unacceptable given no correct info was given in person or online. Person he spoke to was rude also.

Service: 1

Didn't offer a menu so had to order buffet. Only half if it was filled with food, very limited selection. Pork chops were not very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great food. Friendly staff. Very very nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

You don’t expect food at a national or state park lodge to be good but it is here. It’s always super clean, welcoming, a fresh salad buffet and a fresh dinner buffet. Great desserts too. It is very inexpensive for an all-you-can-eat, and both buffets are refreshed and checked by staff constantly. The food is American favorites and some Kentucky favorites. There’s usually two strong entrees and multiple strong sides. They have good looking a menu too, but we haven’t used that. For us it’s a great, low cost, fun lunch if we are in the area. It is family friendly option too. Having grown up near a bunch of national parks I’m always impressed by the Kentucky State Parks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It had been several years since I had been there for dinner but food was great , service was good, we usually eat late and it closes at 7 so the only real problem was the time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Worse food I ever ate and it cost $20.00
Chicken was tough..green beans awful little pot's had bad taste..the rolls would have broke a window...we heard several complains
Deserts were good...someone needs to learn to cook..for that money it was awful....
Will not be back til they get new cook

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Had breakfast here with a ladies group. The breakfast food was good, just not a big selection. Service was great, considering it was a large group.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Always good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place. 1st of month Seafood Buffet good but a bit expensive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Got Thanksgiving dinner here, not great. Food seemed old and not fresh. Me and my family have been coming here on and off for the past 4-5 years and it used to be better for sure. They increased prices too ($26 per person for the buffet ??) and the quality of the food and service (mostly quality) has went down a lot. Food just seemed old and was kinda nasty, it had a “leftover” taste to it. Probably will be the last year going here.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

My family and I stayed at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park for Thanksgiving & we had a great time! The food was amazing, and our cottage was comfortable! Our two dogs loved their stay as well! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful! I would recommend this for anyone who is looking for a getaway, especially if you’re a fellow history lover like myself!

Great views and food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad Bar

Food was really bad, but maybe they were just having a bad day

Great service, and the catfish was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5