Woods Fort Restaurant & Event Venue

Went to lunch with a friend and we were both very pleased with our service and food. I got the Cajun pasta and the serving size was easily enough for 2 meals and flavor was phenomenal. Will definitely return for dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the best restaurant in the area. We’ve been 3-4 times now and our burgers / steaks have always been cooked to perfection. Tonight they had a big party with a buffet in the middle of dinner rush, didn’t affect them at all - I think I saw the chef come out on the floor for a minute. The place is beautiful and the staff does a great job. We will be back often. Thank you all.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Horizon Event Center at Wood's Fort Country Club was a fantastic venue for a baby shower! The food and service were outstanding. From booking the venue, to menu selection, and day of setup, the process was very simple. It made the day so enjoyable. I would recommend the Horizon Event Center for your upcoming event!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We recently rented the Horizon Room at Woods Fort Golf Course for our son’s wedding rehearsal dinner. The coordination of the event was made so easy with Jamie’s assistance. The decor, food and service was exceptional. I highly recommend this venue! Thank you for making it a beautiful start to their wedding weekend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, amazing atmosphere! Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is amazing. The guacamole bites are awesome. Great service all around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We visited the restaurant this past Saturday and we sat on the deck. We had Trinity as our server and she recommended for us to get the special which was Prime Rib and it was absolutely amazing! She was very friendly and very helpful and she was constantly on top of things!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was a little loud when we first arrived but that was a loud talking/laughing customer.

Shawna was fast to our table and very friendly!

The food was great, hot and came out fast.

Shawna kept our drinks full which was good because the sauces with our meals were a bit spicy but in that good can't stop eating it way!

Og and the salad greens were nice spring mixture, honey mustard dressing was very enjoyable.

We'll be back for sure. Glad they rebuilt after the fire.

Oh and came back to add:
Sweet. Potato fries were actually hot when they arrived at the table!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

We just recently got married here in June. The Barn is truly so beautiful and the staff here is incredible. They are so accommodating and truly made our day one we will never forget! Highly recommend!!

Really impressed with the quick turnaround.

This was our fourth attempt at the new Woods Fort. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. This time around the service was amazing. Our servers name was LORRIN. The previous three times our dishes came out cold and Service was poor. Simple tasks like getting a refill were slow and missed. This time around however, the beef sandwich with fries was good and my wife’s teriyaki chicken with broccoli was good. We will try it once again because we love the outside patio with views of the ninth and 18th hole. Given the fact that they have live music out on that beautiful outdoor space could be our next trip back on a Friday.

Pros: • Great value for money. • Alot of décor & photobooth is included, if desired by the couple. • Picturesque option for onsite wedding ceremony and reception + bridal suites. • Plenty of parking room. • The Barn’s in-house catering (i.e. BBQ buffet) was delicious. • Bartenders were friendly. • Clean kitchen and bathrooms Cons: • Availability and Assistance: Kelly, the wedding coordinator, was consistently unavailable and did not provide the assistance expected for the day. For example, the couple was notified the night before their wedding that they would need to provide alcohol for the groom’s personal cocktail, which Kelly had previously stated she could take care of. Also, Kelly arrived after 11am (i.e. her arrival time - which the Bride & Groom were only informed of this on the Thursday prior at their rehearsal) and left early – leaving the bartender in charge. Despite multiple requests for help, she was not present when needed, or would retort “that’s a question for the DJ,” when asked any timing/scheduling question, which caused frustration among the couple and their families – since Kelly had repeatedly expressed to the couple that her 30+ years’ experience equipped her to confidently be their “go-to” person on their wedding day. This was simply not the case. Instead, the couple’s DJ took over as point-person/giving cues throughout the wedding reception. The couple diverted to this, because they knew that if they waited for Kelly to appear, the schedule would run behind and cause scheduling issues (i.e. cake cutting, dances, speeches, as well as photography and videography completion). • Reception Temperature Issues: During the reception, guests complained about being cold. Both mothers of the couple politely asked Kelly to adjust the thermostat. Instead of offering a solution, Kelly merely stated the current temperature, without any attempt to make the room more comfortable for the guests and only relented after the mother of the bride persisted. This was unappreciated, especially since the couple had specifically previously discussed temperature control with Kelly during their initial meeting with her when they were considering booking The Barn – to which Kelly had confidently assured them that it wouldn’t be a problem. • Sparkler Sendoff Miscommunication: A sparkler sendoff was pre-approved by Kelly, with the understanding that guests would be required to line up 15 feet (which verbally changed to 20 feet on the day) away from the building. However, once the guests were in place, they were told by staff left in charge after Kelly’s departure that guests were still too close to the venue. There was no clear "Keep Away Zone" marked. The couple would have expected the venue coordinator to be available to guide or facilitate the process from the beginning to ensure a smooth transition. • Event Setup Delays: The venue staff (1 person) was significantly behind schedule throughout the set-up process due to needing to clean-up from the wedding the day before. This delay caused unnecessary stress for the couple and added to the feeling of disorganization. Kelly had not provided the staff in charge of setup with any of the detailed information that had been provided by the couple (i.e. décor layout map, the entire day’s timeline, etc.). This resulted in the wedding party (a.k.a. groom and groomsmen) having to do the wedding coordinator’s job of making sure that everything was done and setup correctly on time. • Inadequate Venue Maintenance: o Wreaths: Wreaths were removed from the venue doors, but the adhesive hooks were left behind. The groom had to ask for them to be removed. This is a detail the wedding coordinator should have taken care of. o Wasp Nest: A large wasp nest was found in the front gable of the building, posing a safety concern. This location is between the ceremony and reception sites and directly above where the wedding party lined up. The presence of the nest disturbed both the wedding party and guests both before and during the wedding – the Bride even had to swat a wasp

Pros: • Great value for money. • Alot of décor & photobooth is included, if desired by the couple. • Picturesque option for onsite wedding ceremony and reception + bridal suites. • Plenty of parking room. • The Barn’s in-house catering (i.e. BBQ buffet) was delicious. • Bartenders were friendly. • Clean kitchen and bathrooms Cons: • Availability and Assistance: Kelly, the wedding coordinator, was consistently unavailable and did not provide the assistance expected for the day. For example, the couple was notified the night before their wedding that they would need to provide alcohol for the groom’s personal cocktail, which Kelly had previously stated she could take care of. Also, Kelly arrived after 11am (i.e. her arrival time - which the Bride & Groom were only informed of this on the Thursday prior at their rehearsal) and left early – leaving the bartender in charge. Despite multiple requests for help, she was not present when needed, or would retort “that’s a question for the DJ,” when asked any timing/scheduling question, which caused frustration among the couple and their families – since Kelly had repeatedly expressed to the couple that her 30+ years’ experience equipped her to confidently be their “go-to” person on their wedding day. This was simply not the case. Instead, the couple’s DJ took over as point-person/giving cues throughout the wedding reception. The couple diverted to this, because they knew that if they waited for Kelly to appear, the schedule would run behind and cause scheduling issues (i.e. cake cutting, dances, speeches, as well as photography and videography completion). • Reception Temperature Issues: During the reception, guests complained about being cold. Both mothers of the couple politely asked Kelly to adjust the thermostat. Instead of offering a solution, Kelly merely stated the current temperature, without any attempt to make the room more comfortable for the guests and only relented after the mother of the bride persisted. This was unappreciated, especially since the couple had specifically previously discussed temperature control with Kelly during their initial meeting with her when they were considering booking The Barn – to which Kelly had confidently assured them that it wouldn’t be a problem. • Sparkler Sendoff Miscommunication: A sparkler sendoff was pre-approved by Kelly, with the understanding that guests would be required to line up 15 feet (which verbally changed to 20 feet on the day) away from the building. However, once the guests were in place, they were told by staff left in charge after Kelly’s departure that guests were still too close to the venue. There was no clear "Keep Away Zone" marked. The couple would have expected the venue coordinator to be available to guide or facilitate the process from the beginning to ensure a smooth transition. • Event Setup Delays: The venue staff (1 person) was significantly behind schedule throughout the set-up process due to needing to clean-up from the wedding the day before. This delay caused unnecessary stress for the couple and added to the feeling of disorganization. Kelly had not provided the staff in charge of setup with any of the detailed information that had been provided by the couple (i.e. décor layout map, the entire day’s timeline, etc.). This resulted in the wedding party (a.k.a. groom and groomsmen) having to do the wedding coordinator’s job of making sure that everything was done and setup correctly on time. • Inadequate Venue Maintenance: o Wreaths: Wreaths were removed from the venue doors, but the adhesive hooks were left behind. The groom had to ask for them to be removed. This is a detail the wedding coordinator should have taken care of. o Wasp Nest: A large wasp nest was found in the front gable of the building, posing a safety concern. This location is between the ceremony and reception sites and directly above where the wedding party lined up. The presence of the nest disturbed both the wedding party and guests both before and during the wedding – the Bride even had to swat a wasp

Pros: • Great value for money. • Alot of décor & photobooth is included, if desired by the couple. • Picturesque option for onsite wedding ceremony and reception + bridal suites. • Plenty of parking room. • The Barn’s in-house catering (i.e. BBQ buffet) was delicious. • Bartenders were friendly. • Clean kitchen and bathrooms Cons: • Availability and Assistance: Kelly, the wedding coordinator, was consistently unavailable and did not provide the assistance expected for the day. For example, the couple was notified the night before their wedding that they would need to provide alcohol for the groom’s personal cocktail, which Kelly had previously stated she could take care of. Also, Kelly arrived after 11am (i.e. her arrival time - which the Bride & Groom were only informed of this on the Thursday prior at their rehearsal) and left early – leaving the bartender in charge. Despite multiple requests for help, she was not present when needed, or would retort “that’s a question for the DJ,” when asked any timing/scheduling question, which caused frustration among the couple and their families – since Kelly had repeatedly expressed to the couple that her 30+ years’ experience equipped her to confidently be their “go-to” person on their wedding day. This was simply not the case. Instead, the couple’s DJ took over as point-person/giving cues throughout the wedding reception. The couple diverted to this, because they knew that if they waited for Kelly to appear, the schedule would run behind and cause scheduling issues (i.e. cake cutting, dances, speeches, as well as photography and videography completion). • Reception Temperature Issues: During the reception, guests complained about being cold. Both mothers of the couple politely asked Kelly to adjust the thermostat. Instead of offering a solution, Kelly merely stated the current temperature, without any attempt to make the room more comfortable for the guests and only relented after the mother of the bride persisted. This was unappreciated, especially since the couple had specifically previously discussed temperature control with Kelly during their initial meeting with her when they were considering booking The Barn – to which Kelly had confidently assured them that it wouldn’t be a problem. • Sparkler Sendoff Miscommunication: A sparkler sendoff was pre-approved by Kelly, with the understanding that guests would be required to line up 15 feet (which verbally changed to 20 feet on the day) away from the building. However, once the guests were in place, they were told by staff left in charge after Kelly’s departure that guests were still too close to the venue. There was no clear "Keep Away Zone" marked. The couple would have expected the venue coordinator to be available to guide or facilitate the process from the beginning to ensure a smooth transition. • Event Setup Delays: The venue staff (1 person) was significantly behind schedule throughout the set-up process due to needing to clean-up from the wedding the day before. This delay caused unnecessary stress for the couple and added to the feeling of disorganization. Kelly had not provided the staff in charge of setup with any of the detailed information that had been provided by the couple (i.e. décor layout map, the entire day’s timeline, etc.). This resulted in the wedding party (a.k.a. groom and groomsmen) having to do the wedding coordinator’s job of making sure that everything was done and setup correctly on time. • Inadequate Venue Maintenance: o Wreaths: Wreaths were removed from the venue doors, but the adhesive hooks were left behind. The groom had to ask for them to be removed. This is a detail the wedding coordinator should have taken care of. o Wasp Nest: A large wasp nest was found in the front gable of the building, posing a safety concern. This location is between the ceremony and reception sites and directly above where the wedding party lined up. The presence of the nest disturbed both the wedding party and guests both before and during the wedding – the Bride even had to swat a wasp

Pros: • Great value for money. • Alot of décor & photobooth is included, if desired by the couple. • Picturesque option for onsite wedding ceremony and reception + bridal suites. • Plenty of parking room. • The Barn’s in-house catering (i.e. BBQ buffet) was delicious. • Bartenders were friendly. • Clean kitchen and bathrooms Cons: • Availability and Assistance: Kelly, the wedding coordinator, was consistently unavailable and did not provide the assistance expected for the day. For example, the couple was notified the night before their wedding that they would need to provide alcohol for the groom’s personal cocktail, which Kelly had previously stated she could take care of. Also, Kelly arrived after 11am (i.e. her arrival time - which the Bride & Groom were only informed of this on the Thursday prior at their rehearsal) and left early – leaving the bartender in charge. Despite multiple requests for help, she was not present when needed, or would retort “that’s a question for the DJ,” when asked any timing/scheduling question, which caused frustration among the couple and their families – since Kelly had repeatedly expressed to the couple that her 30+ years’ experience equipped her to confidently be their “go-to” person on their wedding day. This was simply not the case. Instead, the couple’s DJ took over as point-person/giving cues throughout the wedding reception. The couple diverted to this, because they knew that if they waited for Kelly to appear, the schedule would run behind and cause scheduling issues (i.e. cake cutting, dances, speeches, as well as photography and videography completion). • Reception Temperature Issues: During the reception, guests complained about being cold. Both mothers of the couple politely asked Kelly to adjust the thermostat. Instead of offering a solution, Kelly merely stated the current temperature, without any attempt to make the room more comfortable for the guests and only relented after the mother of the bride persisted. This was unappreciated, especially since the couple had specifically previously discussed temperature control with Kelly during their initial meeting with her when they were considering booking The Barn – to which Kelly had confidently assured them that it wouldn’t be a problem. • Sparkler Sendoff Miscommunication: A sparkler sendoff was pre-approved by Kelly, with the understanding that guests would be required to line up 15 feet (which verbally changed to 20 feet on the day) away from the building. However, once the guests were in place, they were told by staff left in charge after Kelly’s departure that guests were still too close to the venue. There was no clear "Keep Away Zone" marked. The couple would have expected the venue coordinator to be available to guide or facilitate the process from the beginning to ensure a smooth transition. • Event Setup Delays: The venue staff (1 person) was significantly behind schedule throughout the set-up process due to needing to clean-up from the wedding the day before. This delay caused unnecessary stress for the couple and added to the feeling of disorganization. Kelly had not provided the staff in charge of setup with any of the detailed information that had been provided by the couple (i.e. décor layout map, the entire day’s timeline, etc.). This resulted in the wedding party (a.k.a. groom and groomsmen) having to do the wedding coordinator’s job of making sure that everything was done and setup correctly on time. • Inadequate Venue Maintenance: o Wreaths: Wreaths were removed from the venue doors, but the adhesive hooks were left behind. The groom had to ask for them to be removed. This is a detail the wedding coordinator should have taken care of. o Wasp Nest: A large wasp nest was found in the front gable of the building, posing a safety concern. This location is between the ceremony and reception sites and directly above where the wedding party lined up. The presence of the nest disturbed both the wedding party and guests both before and during the wedding – the Bride even had to swat a wasp