The Retreat: Lake Wateree Dining

Food was delicious and so was the atmosphere. Staff was friendly and kudos to the chef.

The Retreat is a peaceful gem on Lake Wateree. We came for brunch today. Redneck Benedict was excellent. And my husband said the Lakeside Breakfast was delicious with crispy Applewood bacon. We sat outside with our little dog. Our server kindly brought him water. It was our first outing of that sort with him, and the staff was so welcoming. We will be back without a doubt!

Service was spot on, food was amazing, atmosphere is top notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have eaten here a handful of times recently and have been extremely pleased every time! Lauren took great care of us! We arrived by boat a few times recently and were seated promptly with great service! The restaurant has a great atmosphere right on the water! Our food has been outstanding! My husband is a huge fan of the Retreat Burger and I most recently just got Blackened Pumpkin Swordfish with a pumpkin beer and it was outstanding!! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger, Blackened Swordfish

We love to come to the Retreat when we are staying at our lake house. It is more upscale than the other options on lake Wateree. The food is always good and we enjoy the atmosphere. Highly recommend!!

What a gem on the lake!! The food is chef inspired and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting and the service is amazing!! Can't wait to go back and enjoy this experience again!!

Had a wonderful experience. Very nice restaurant on the lake. Clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff fair price and good food. Went for brunch to celebrate wife's birthday. Restaurant surprised her with a slice of wonderful birthday cake. Very nice experience. Olivia our server was a delight

We went here for a private dinner, couldn't have asked for more. The service and the food were both excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food, views and people. The Retreat overlooks Lake Wateree and embodies a comfortable, homelike atmosphere with unique and tasty eats along with delicious classic southern cuisine. The ambiance is most often comfortable and romantic but can be diminished if adjacent guest are too loud. Definitely a good spot to frequent.

Parking: Excellent

Recommended dishes: Burger, Deviled Eggs, Brussels Sprouts, Day Boat Shrimp & Grits 15

It was nice to have breakfast with my kids and grandkids at this location. The food was great, and so was the service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We recently had the pleasure of dining at The Retreat at Lake Wateree, and it was a delightful experience. The parking facilities were excellent, making it convenient for our group to arrive and depart with ease.The food was truly exceptional, both in taste and presentation, and very reasonably priced. For a party of nine, our total bill, including tip, was just $180.00, which is quite affordable.The atmosphere was serene, enhanced by the beautiful outdoor view of the lake. The decor was tasteful, adding to the overall pleasant ambiance of the place.Cleanliness is clearly a priority at The Retreat, as the entire establishment was spotless. The service was another highlight – the staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring our visit was enjoyable from start to finish.Overall, The Retreat at Lake Wateree offers a wonderful dining experience with great food, a lovely atmosphere, and outstanding service. I highly recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Went there Friday night with wife and her brother.

Olivia was our waitress, she was professional, sweet and attentive!

I had Ribeye, wife fried chicken and brother-in law pork chop.

All entrees were fantastic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pricey, but worth it, steak only came with Potatoes, yet we saw Greens on others plates, menu isn't very clear that it's a side order. Steak was perfectly cooked to order.

I knocked a star because we came by boat, that'd part of the Charm, the Ambiance... and the dock access, is broken. Had to drop Tha little woman off at the public ramp, and I got my feet wet. That'd not 5 STAR IMO..

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Probably one of the best hole in the wall gas station dining spots on lake Wateree. Good people, good food and a relaxing atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The burger and wings were delicious! Can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5