They have great entertainment but lack staff for food. Generally the food is good. The Christmas in July meal was disappointing. Thin slices of cold turkey, a smattering of mashed potatoes and enough green beans to keep a toddler happy. The dessert was small squares of Nanaimo and something else which was too sweet even for hubby to enjoy.
Their fish and chips are very good and I understand they do great pizzas. I don't eat gluten or dairy so the menu for me had to be a very boring iceberg lettuce salad with chopped chicken. An option of field greens would have been nice. There's practically zero beneficial content from iceberg lettuce so as a meal, it wasn't. Luckily friends let me eat their fries which at least held some calorific value.
I do enjoy their band nights, open mic and trivia nights which bring the community together and are a lot of fun. I really want to say nice things as they try so hard that I wish I could give them more stars for just that. I feel for them when they get a boorish group of men in there who expect the best of treatment.
I do want to play pool one day as they do have several pool tables and those playing have fun. The surroundings could be upgraded for a better feel. I'd like to be positively critical here because I do think the place could do so much better and be a very nice social hub for the community.
I know people stopped coming due to the length of time it took to get orders in and food to the table. If they could get loyal, punctual staff they would do so much better.
A note to those picking on staff, back off and give them a break, they can only so do much. If you're in a hurry, let them know. Otherwise, kick back and enjoy the entertainment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Fries
Moe Paquette
Drove to the French on Sept 11. Rented a cottage near by. Online menu was nothing like they had. After driving 7 hrs, we were tired and hungry. We sat and waited for a menu for at least 20 minutes. Got in at 7:10 and got our food at 8:25. We’re done.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Darwin Gruntz
Go once a week food is always good. But tonight go to watch the game. Customer had to stream off of his phone! Lol. Wings were awful!!! No draft on tap. Service sucked! So called band was nothing to go see. Limited menu. Hope something changes around there. Down hill fast.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tiffany Trottier
Order always incorrect. Terrible service . If you dine in be prepared to wait 1h30 or more for your order and it still be incorrect.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joey R
The food was alright, not the best we had. We ordered before, it was great, see pic, paid 8$ for this, seem right? One, maybe 2slice of thin cut bacon, pinch of cheese, and small bread, this is what stops returns, small town winters.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Samara Seiling
Food was good but one meal got totally messed up and resolved poorly. Our server just disappeared before asking how the meal was. The menu listed a pretzel bun but the sandwich came out with a white bun. I had to go and ask a different server about it and she just checked the order, said “sorry the server put in the wrong bun” and then just stared at me and I had to ask them to swap it out. When it was brought back it was super cold like not just luke warm the bun was cold. After this we had no attendance to our table and we’re long done our meal before she came back to bring us the bill. We were the only table this server had so it was a bit surprising the lack of service. Side note the bathrooms were gross and very under maintained. A huge contrast to the beautiful decor in the dining rooms.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Finger Dinner, Grilled Chicken in Green Pesto
Kelsie Peddie
We booked two rooms and only one was available, we we’re offered a cottage and had to pay more and did not receive the same accommodation (less beds), people had to sleep on the floor. I’ve reached out to
Management and have no yet received a response.
Staff also made the comment that this happens often because the booking websites and the owner refuses to “fix” the problem.
vtsos
This was the first time staying here, to my surprise based on their website after being charged a $150.00 a night.. Upon arrival, the representive was not welcoming. her first question was I need your visa, to charge the room, unlike most places you pay when you leave. she gave me a key to room 22 and pointed to the location of where it was. When I entered the newly renovated rooms, well see photos.
Google user
Great food. Was looking for a breakfast place close enough to our camping ground and found this place. The service was great and the food.reasonable prices and the food was filling. Would recommend.
Kim Spicer
Great food. Was looking for a breakfast place close enough to our camping ground and found this place. The service was great and the food.reasonable prices and the food was filling. Would recommend.
I spent the last 4 months working in the area and I would stop in 3 nights a week to have a drink, eat, and chat with the staff and regulars. They made me feel welcome immediately. The place seems to always be filled with laughter. I'm going to miss this place, definitely stopping by whenever I'm in the area.Food is great too! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa
We have eaten here before and had amazing food but unfortunately bad service ruins it. We waited at the door unsure if we had to be seated for 10 mins without getting acknowledged by the one waitress who was clearly struggling. We seated ourselves and then after another 20 min no one came to see us. Another waitress appeared who turned out to be the manager. When we approached her and asked for drinks we got nothing but attitude and were told the other girl would bring it and she huffed off. As this manager was talking to another table about their cold food, she was very rude when she asked if they wanted it made again. Then she told another table that the complaint box is in the back, have at it. At this point we got up and left. She rolled her eyes and gave nothing but sass to anyone who spoke to her.I emailed their website asking to speak to the owner to make a complaint but I'm assuming "Bri" the manager sees and deletes these messages.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Nicole Dionne Glanz
Excellent staff good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
jotirani32
Amazing place to stay. Food quality was also good. The place is very peaceful and serene, with lovely cozy rooms and views. An instant recommend to anyone planning a trip to Dharamshala! Owner is very cooperative and helpful.
L8843OTmarcusl
I've had two amazing experiences booking waterfront cottage rentals with Riverdale Resort! They have an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable team who answered all our questions and helped us with picking the perfect cottage for our family. Would highly recommend this rental.
They have great entertainment but lack staff for food. Generally the food is good. The Christmas in July meal was disappointing. Thin slices of cold turkey, a smattering of mashed potatoes and enough green beans to keep a toddler happy. The dessert was small squares of Nanaimo and something else which was too sweet even for hubby to enjoy.
Their fish and chips are very good and I understand they do great pizzas. I don't eat gluten or dairy so the menu for me had to be a very boring iceberg lettuce salad with chopped chicken. An option of field greens would have been nice. There's practically zero beneficial content from iceberg lettuce so as a meal, it wasn't. Luckily friends let me eat their fries which at least held some calorific value.
I do enjoy their band nights, open mic and trivia nights which bring the community together and are a lot of fun. I really want to say nice things as they try so hard that I wish I could give them more stars for just that. I feel for them when they get a boorish group of men in there who expect the best of treatment.
I do want to play pool one day as they do have several pool tables and those playing have fun. The surroundings could be upgraded for a better feel. I'd like to be positively critical here because I do think the place could do so much better and be a very nice social hub for the community.
I know people stopped coming due to the length of time it took to get orders in and food to the table. If they could get loyal, punctual staff they would do so much better.
A note to those picking on staff, back off and give them a break, they can only so do much. If you're in a hurry, let them know. Otherwise, kick back and enjoy the entertainment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Fries
Drove to the French on Sept 11. Rented a cottage near by. Online menu was nothing like they had.
After driving 7 hrs, we were tired and hungry. We sat and waited for a menu for at least 20 minutes. Got in at 7:10 and got our food at 8:25. We’re done.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Go once a week food is always good. But tonight go to watch the game. Customer had to stream off of his phone! Lol. Wings were awful!!! No draft on tap. Service sucked! So called band was nothing to go see. Limited menu. Hope something changes around there. Down hill fast.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Order always incorrect. Terrible service . If you dine in be prepared to wait 1h30 or more for your order and it still be incorrect.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was alright, not the best we had. We ordered before, it was great, see pic, paid 8$ for this, seem right? One, maybe 2slice of thin cut bacon, pinch of cheese, and small bread, this is what stops returns, small town winters.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food was good but one meal got totally messed up and resolved poorly. Our server just disappeared before asking how the meal was. The menu listed a pretzel bun but the sandwich came out with a white bun. I had to go and ask a different server about it and she just checked the order, said “sorry the server put in the wrong bun” and then just stared at me and I had to ask them to swap it out. When it was brought back it was super cold like not just luke warm the bun was cold. After this we had no attendance to our table and we’re long done our meal before she came back to bring us the bill. We were the only table this server had so it was a bit surprising the lack of service. Side note the bathrooms were gross and very under maintained. A huge contrast to the beautiful decor in the dining rooms.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Finger Dinner, Grilled Chicken in Green Pesto
We booked two rooms and only one was available, we we’re offered a cottage and had to pay more and did not receive the same accommodation (less beds), people had to sleep on the floor. I’ve reached out to Management and have no yet received a response. Staff also made the comment that this happens often because the booking websites and the owner refuses to “fix” the problem.
This was the first time staying here, to my surprise based on their website after being charged a $150.00 a night.. Upon arrival, the representive was not welcoming. her first question was I need your visa, to charge the room, unlike most places you pay when you leave. she gave me a key to room 22 and pointed to the location of where it was. When I entered the newly renovated rooms, well see photos.
Great food. Was looking for a breakfast place close enough to our camping ground and found this place. The service was great and the food.reasonable prices and the food was filling. Would recommend.
Great food. Was looking for a breakfast place close enough to our camping ground and found this place. The service was great and the food.reasonable prices and the food was filling. Would recommend.
Parking: No
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sunny Side Up, Grilled Chicken, Hamburger, Plain Garlic Bread, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Boneless Chicken Wings, Roasted Beef, Poutine, Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
I spent the last 4 months working in the area and I would stop in 3 nights a week to have a drink, eat, and chat with the staff and regulars. They made me feel welcome immediately. The place seems to always be filled with laughter. I'm going to miss this place, definitely stopping by whenever I'm in the area.Food is great too! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have eaten here before and had amazing food but unfortunately bad service ruins it. We waited at the door unsure if we had to be seated for 10 mins without getting acknowledged by the one waitress who was clearly struggling. We seated ourselves and then after another 20 min no one came to see us. Another waitress appeared who turned out to be the manager. When we approached her and asked for drinks we got nothing but attitude and were told the other girl would bring it and she huffed off. As this manager was talking to another table about their cold food, she was very rude when she asked if they wanted it made again. Then she told another table that the complaint box is in the back, have at it. At this point we got up and left. She rolled her eyes and gave nothing but sass to anyone who spoke to her.I emailed their website asking to speak to the owner to make a complaint but I'm assuming "Bri" the manager sees and deletes these messages.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Excellent staff good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing place to stay. Food quality was also good. The place is very peaceful and serene, with lovely cozy rooms and views. An instant recommend to anyone planning a trip to Dharamshala! Owner is very cooperative and helpful.
I've had two amazing experiences booking waterfront cottage rentals with Riverdale Resort! They have an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable team who answered all our questions and helped us with picking the perfect cottage for our family. Would highly recommend this rental.
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