The Overlook Restaurant at Connestee Falls

The Overlook Restaurant at Connestee Falls reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. JW

   JudnWifeRS

   Western NC12 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 2, 2018

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Reservation for twelve made and TWO e-mail confirmations from Open Table. Twelve people arrived in four cars after a drive of 30 minutes. NO cars in parking lot, but building was open and fire burning in fireplace. No hostess, waitstaff or ANYONE! We walked the entire building calling "is anyone here?". No answer. Finding tarps spread over carpet in dining room and all movable kitchen equipment sitting in the dark dining room, it was apparent that the restaurant was in a stage of remodel and the kitchen would be unable to prepare even a sandwich. Looking downstairs, the ceiling had been removed from hallway and no one present in manager's office or in adjacent grill which also appeared to be closed. We were left with no place for dinner at almost 8:00 pm. Driving back to town we found an accommodating restaurant and obtained excellent food and service. I am disappointed in Open Table and Overlook Restaurant. Our last visit and positive review apparently did not warrant attention from management, as no notice of closure was sent, and even as we were cleared by security gate personnel, there was no warning from security that the place was not operating.It will be a long time before making another reservation at Overlook, and even when using Open Table for future reservations, we will confirm directly with restaurant to ensure this does not happen again. As further evidence of management neglect, during our last visit we had planned to have the Chateaubriand as shown on the web site menu, but when we attempted to order, it was no longer available and would not be offered in the future. Current web site still shows Chateaubriand on menu. Poor management of facility and web presence. Web site should show closure, but did not. This is not a joke, the inconvenience of twelve people and the jeopardizing of a significant birthday celebration is inexcusable.
   

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2. JW

   JudnWifeRS

   Western NC12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 2, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really a nice experience. After reading reviews in which others stated that improvement had occurred over the past six months, we decided to try The Overlook for an anniversary dinner. We were not disappointed and are happy to find an upscale restaurant that is within a few miles of home. Food was imaginative and prepared in an excellent manner. Chef has several interesting sounding features on the daily menu. Ignore the menu on their web site, as it no longer reflects the current offerings. Open table confirmed reservation, then sent a notice of cancellation that the restaurant had cancelled our reservation. A call to the restaurant was required to resolve the problem. Phone number shown on web site and Open Table is incorrect. Service was great, our server had only our table and two others on the night we were there. We highly recommend the Overlook to anyone seeking great food and service in a quiet scenic atmosphere. Getting to the location, which is in a Golf Course Clubhouse requires entering through a staffed security gate and driving approximately one and one half miles. It is worth the effort and will be found to be another hidden gem!
   

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   TommyL

   Charleston51 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on November 10, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Consistent, quiet setting. Food is good. Location is perfect.
   

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   BethAnnChiles

   Minneapolis1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 10, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another great meal at The Overlook ! Great entrees, starters and dessert was an amazing carrot cake. Great service and a menu that does not disappoint.
   

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   WilliamG

   Tampa2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 27, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   New menu was great fish and pork dishes were great, and the home made ice cream is always a treat.
   

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   Pwkaplan VIP

   San Francisco37 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 20, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall OK experience, all food was mostly lukewarm. Pleasant service, not a crowded evening. We brought out of town guests.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Western NC3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 20, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My pasta/clam/shrimp dish was wonderful. However, my two male companions each had lamb chops and said this selection was so-so.
   

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   JohnV

   Charleston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 15, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is located at a private golf course so a reservation should note that they will not let you in at more then 15 minutes before the reservation. Also on Sunday they only serve between 10 am and 1 pm
   

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   JamesT

   Western NC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 30, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We were seated promptly. Waitress was competent and friendly. The food was very good and creative. Dessert was excellent. Wine was a good value
   

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    JFPRSR

    Charlotte20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 30, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a leisurely 3 hour dinner with friends. The food was great and the conversation flowed with ease.
    

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