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   jsmf

   Western NC

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This definitely a hidden gem. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Lovely setting by Lake Chatgue. Excellent bar beverages, service, and food from salad to dessert. I had the vegan dish and my husband had the salmon. The vegan dish had a wide variety of veggies; not just your unusual boring yellow squash and zucchini and was very tasty. My husband had a salad which was huge and also delicious. His salmon was excellent as well. It was our first visit but we will return. Definitely recommend for a nice dinner.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   An outstanding dining experience! Stefan did a fantastic job on the cocktails, seriously THE BEST cocktails around! The food is incredible- my filet was perfectly prepared and the sides are clearly fresh and absolutely delicious. The dessert was a great way to finish off the dinner. The interior of the facility is very nicely appointed and provides a warm and inviting vibe. Already planning my return!

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   DebraK

   Atlanta

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was excellent! William, our waiter, was extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. All of his recommendations were delicious. He made our dining experience very special. Would absolutely dine here again & would certainly ask for William. Well done!!

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   Pattilu

   Atlanta

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food in a lovely setting. Our server, William, made great recommendations and took his time with us to explain the menu. We had a lovely evening and all of our food and drink choices were outstanding. I will definately come back if in the area again!

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5. DP

   DarPau2

   Western NC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 20, 2023

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   The food was real good. Pork Chop great. The service was ok, although it took over 30 minutes to get a refill on our drinks. :( I guess it's the "new way", but no bread, no side salads and no soup option?

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   TonyaK

   Coastal Georgia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service, the food is always delicious regardless of entree choice. The cocktails are also fabulous.

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   Ronk

   Charlotte

   122 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   122 reviews

   Dined on January 7, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was great but our server John was the icing on the cake. Loved the special beet salad . The filet was as soft as I’ve ever had and the special dessert was over the top. This was our first time at The Oaks but definitely not our last. Bravo!!!

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 3, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was outstanding. I had the salmon, husband had the filet, and my dad had the lamb special. All of it tasted beyond amazing. Caleb was our server and he did a great job! We look forward to coming back when we visit the family!

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   BobbyW

   Atlanta

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our server Leah was amazing and the food was excellent.

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    JessicaC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    The staff was unprofessional in every possible way. We were hoping for a nice formal or at least semi formal brunch and the loudness and unprofessionalism of the staff was disappointing.

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    DeborahS

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great NYE dinner and party 🎉 The food was great and our server was very pleasant. Our guest also had a good time!

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    ThomasG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Special menu for New Years did not offer preferred choices for our party. Service and atmosphere great,

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    B62lakeland

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    We are usually very happy with The Oaks. However, We made a reservation several weeks ahead and we were still seated at a very small high top table in the bar area! Food was good but desert was really weak. Three spoonfuls of panna cotta with a sparkler.

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    Jamesm

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    New Year’s Eve

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Service was excellent. The kitchen pushed the food out way too quickly. Hadn’t half finished with my salad and the entrees appeared to become cold while I finished my salad. Felt like we were being rushed out.

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    RandyL

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This really is a very nice restaurant. We've been twice since it's reopened and the food and service has been fabulous both times. Highly recommend.

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    DavidP

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food, wonderful service. Menu was a bit limited but we enjoyed what we had. Salmon and pork chops were wonderful. Our server couldn’t have been better.

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    LeslieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our family usually goes here when we stay at The Ridges Resort. The food is amazing every time!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We were supposed to have Christmas lunch there; we made reservations via Open Table on Nov 22, and received 3 confirmation notices from Open Table. But on Dec 24 we noticed on the restaurants website that it would be closed Christmas Day. After many failed phone calls to the restaurant to confirm this information, we gave up. I am extremely disappointed with there lack of communication with us as well as the inaccurate and inadequate communication via Open Table. Buyer be warned!!!

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    Vallambrosa

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great menu. Nice people and atmosphere.

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    Holly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Enjoyed Christmas Eve dinner at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge with family. Food, cocktails, service and ambience were perfect for us! We will definitely return! Thanks for a great time, what a gem! We are recommending to all of our friends!

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    Jess

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    William was awesome, greeted my wife and I and made us feel at home. Explained the best appetizer to us pork belly bites explained us the entrees and we ended up getting braised ribs and shrimp. Best we have had since in town, ended the night with crème brûlée cheesecake, fire. Thank you William

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I celebrated our 42nd anniversary at the Oaks Lakeside Kitchen and we had the perfect evening. We requested a table near the fireplace AND with a lake view. We received both. Our appetizer for the evening was the smoked fish dip. It was served with crisp crackers which made for a delicious combination. As entrees, my husband chose a pork chop with cheese grits and grilled okra. Our delightful server, Steffan, brought a tray of serrated knives for him to use which was a first for us and fun. Steffan also recommended the wedge salad which was amazing. We asked for a spring mix substitution over iceberg lettuce and received it. We split the salad and our servings were still big. My entree was the shrimp pasta dish and it was heavenly. After we finished, we were surprised with a caramel pecan brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce. It was served by the pastry chef who was professional but very personable. We were thoroughly spoiled by both Dani and Steffan. Before we left, we were given breakfast muffins to eat with our morning coffee. Again, a fun surprise! We would highly recommend the Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. If you are fortunate enough to be served by Steffan and/or Dani, you are in for a treat and a wonderful eating experience.

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    MarkG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a wonderful, quiet, romantic dinner last weekend. Service was great and the food was excellent.

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    Pattycake

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner and service, but there was very large, very noisy table in dining room and we asked to be moved to lounge which was very comfortable. Will definitely be back.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    Food and cocktails poor

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    RICHARDK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience2

    Acoustics terrible due to a large obnoxious party of 12-15. Food and service great.

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    stephaniep

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It's nice to have an upscale restaurant where you can go and if feel special and unique. We loved our experience there =)

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    HeikeS

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent food, well cooked. Very small, but good vine selection. A really little treasure. Nothing comparable in that region.

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    BillyS

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Overall good experience in all ways. It's fine dining and only a slight shade below really top-notch in all ways. (But, my comments arise because I've experienced the very best in places like NYC.)

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    karenph

    Atlanta

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Michelle was an excellent server. Food was creative and tasty. The noise level got pretty loud because of a large group, so that made the cozy ambiance less than cozy— a disappointment for a date night for my husband and me.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    William our server was knowledgeable of the menu , he had great recommendations. The menu has healthy options and the prices were very fair .everything was delicious.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience awesome service and the food was absolutely amazing.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love eating at this restaurant when I’m in town. I love how they use local farmers /local ingredients. The servers are exceptional and they really know their menu! I’ve/we’ve had the following… Appetizers: - pork belly - it was “just ok”. - fish dip - outstanding! It came with a side of delicious pickled vegetables served with a multi seed cracker. Menu: - Vegan Bowl - amazing! (mushrooms and other veggies are from from 7M farms - my absolute favorite!). - Shrimp Pappardelle pasta - delicious but very heavy and filling. - Pork Chop with grits / okra - this was delicious and cooked perfectly! - Beef Short Ribs - Delicious and the meat falls off the bones into the rich tasting mashed potatoes. This dish is heavy and makes the best left overs the next day! Each time I come here I leave knowing that I’ll be back! Hiawassee is lucky to have this beautiful restaurant!

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    VickiF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful ladies evening out with a delicious meal!

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    Soren

    Naples

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience. Great place to eat👍👍👍

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    kelseyr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Phenomenal food, great place to celebrate special occasions

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    GBrown2022

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great service and loved being seated near the fireplace.

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    traceyh

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Didn’t know what to expect but exceeded any expectations I did have. Friendly staff, beautiful renovation in the restaurant and the thanksgiving Buffett was so delicious. Not processed tasting at all - completely like homemade. Great drinks. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

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    NancyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere and cheerful staff. The buffet was plentiful .

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