Ninepipes Lodge Restaurant

About Ninepipes Lodge Restaurant

Ninepipes Lodge Restaurant has a stunning location with beautiful views of the pond and the Mission Mountains, making it a wonderful place to enjoy a meal or takeout. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including steaks, burgers, pasta, and seafood, with some standout options like the salmon, halibut, and the honey onion dressing on dinner salads. The bar provides an excellent atmosphere, and the restaurant is also noted for its breakfast, such as salted caramel pancakes, which leave a lasting impression.

Despite its potential, the restaurant faces challenges with cleanliness and management. Windows are often dirty, covered with bird droppings, fingerprints, and water spots, detracting from the scenic view. The interior walls are plain and could benefit from colorful art, while burnt-out bulbs in the lighting diminish the ambiance. The menu has shrunk and become more expensive, with some dishes like the fish and chips and pulled pork sandwich not meeting expectations in quality. The menu's limited options and inconsistent pricing have disappointed some guests, who felt they could cook better meals at home for less.

Service quality varies, with staff sometimes appearing understaffed or inattentive, leading to missed drink refills and forgotten orders. However, the staff that are present are described as warm and authentic, and the overall atmosphere can be enjoyable. The restaurant appears to be working hard to improve, but overall cleanliness, management presence, and attention to detail need enhancement. While the views and atmosphere make it a good spot for a casual meal or takeout, the food and service currently fall short of the restaurant's potential.