I went for early dinner with my significant other and ordered BBQ nachos and their burger of the day(hawaiin burger). Both were fantastic and the waitress was spectacular as well. The patio area is particularly quaint, which is not surprising considering the city it's located in.
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J S.
I stopped patronizing Bass Lake because their service lacks for the high prices they charge. They assign their bartenders tables to wait on plus the people sitting at the bar. If U luck out n get in the bartender's section, don't plan on getting very good service. They dont seem to really care if your expensive meal is not right. And if you're sitting in the bartender's section, you won't see them again to complain.
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Kim S.
I saw the "Let It Snow" deal online and wanted to have an early anniversary surprise for my husband, so I took it. We checked in at the restaurant and dropped off our things. We decided to get something to eat before the restaurant closed. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is comfortable. The fireplace is great, but we were seated by a drafty window and as people left it started to get too cold. The food was good. We have pulled pork nachos (almost not enough toppings) the flank steak, the steak oscar, a salad (ranch dressing is great), the caramel custard (super sweet, but great), and the tollhouse cookie pie (it's massive!). I will say that the online menu is a little out of date and that made me sad that they don't have brussell sprouts. the server was really nice, but at every step (app, salad, main course, dessert) we were waiting and looking around for her. We probably would have left a good 20 minutes earlier if she would have been attentive. The prices were a little high for what we got (especially the drinks!), but with the deal, it was very reasonable. (3 stars for dinner) Now for the room. It looked great, even if the bathroom was dated. The fireplace was nice and there was a balcony that would be great in the summer. The "breakfast" was some cereal and coffee in a basket. Definitely not what I was thinking. Decided to take a shower and then check out the jacuzzi, but couldn't because we ran out of hot water. The water was really hard and I didn't feel clean afterwards. We also didn't have wash clothes and that sucked. The heater in the unit couldn't decide if it was going to be on or not, so it was constantly making noise. We could hear tons of noise and just couldn't sleep. I thought the bed as super squishy and pretty comfy. My husband thought it was hard and hated it. The sheets were scratchy. After trying to sleep for a few hours, we decided to just drive home. (1 star) Now, what makes it 1 star for the whole experience was the next morning. I emailed the address I had from the reservation that we weren't spending the night. I called them to let them know in the morning as well. I didn't go into every issue (I just stuck with the noise and that we didn't spend the night), but she didn't ask any questions. She basically just said that she'd tell the manager. It's been 5 hours with no call back or anything. I'm not looking for a refund, but something that would make me want to give them a second chance (even for the restaurant!)
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George D.
Last night was our 5th visit for dinner in the last 2 years at this restaurant. The previous four visits were all very good--both service and food quality But not last night. Everything was going fine until I received my entree a grilled pork chop. I tried to cut it with a table knife to no avail. I had to hail another server to please bring me a steak knife. A few minutes later our server came by and asked if everything was OK. I had just succeeded,after much effort, in cutting off an edge piece which was tough and very dry. I told her if the inner part was as tough and dry I did not want it. By the way, it was not cheap--I think close to $28 so I anticipated something spectacular. The inner section was just as dry and almost as tough so I motioned our server that it was not acceptable. She said she would sent a manager to our table. He came a few minutes later and it seemed like he was more interested in debating the issue with me rather than apologizing. He said more than once I was the first person who ever complained about this entree. Finally, he did offer to take it off our bill, and I did order another fish entree. But I was still so upset that I hardly ate any of it. Neither he nor our waitress ever said they were sorry. We will not be going back
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Britney C.
A simple quaint inn, not too stylish but a nice place still. The restaurant is designed very well with large wooden pillars and a solid stone accent background on some of the walls in certain rooms. The dinner here was very amazing, the Mediterranean salad was so full of flavor and freshness with 9 different toppings so crisp and light. The dressing was great along with the lettuce that they grow hydroponically. It was topped with orzo, cucumber, squash, feta cheese and zucchini. We went here for dinner one night and lunch the next day. Our livingsocial deal included 1 night stay for $108 and a $50 dining credit. So since we bought 2 nights we had $100 to spend on food. The prices here were decent for dinner but we had to order extra food for lunch. For dinner I ordered Mussels, a small Medi salad and the mac n cheese with a lobster cream sauce. Hubby ordered a beef tenderloin and crabcake dinner with a side of sauteed mushrooms. I'm not really into beef but the tenderloin was very mushy, is that normal? The crab cake was great with awesome seasoning. So I mentioned how great the salad was but the mac n cheese and mussels were a little short of the mark. The mussels were perfectly cooked but the wine sauce lacked that robust garlic flavor and could have used a little more salt. The mac n cheese was very upsetting because it wasn't as cheesy as I wanted to it be. I tasted too much noodle and not enough cheese. It was topped with some kind of crumbly topping that added some flavor but it didn't do enough justice. We ended up only taking a few bites and boxing the rest. I cooked it later in a kitchen we had at the next place we stayed. Made it special adding some extra milk and cheese for flavor. It was a lot better then. Lunch on the other hand was fantastic. Big compliments to the chef. I ordered the large Mediterranean salad....again....and a BBQ pulled pork sandwich (extra BBQ) as well as a side of egg salad. The hubby ordered a balsamic salad and some seared tilapia. My sandwich was perfectly toasted on warm ciabatta bread and the pulled pork was shredded very nicely with enough sauce. The sandwich came with a side of fries which were perfectly crispy and the egg salad was creamy but not overly eggy. I loved it!! The hubby loved his balsamic salad so sweet and crispy. I loved the cherry tomatoes some of the best and freshest I've tasted. The tilapia was small but had great flavor and the rice that came with it was good but nothing amazing. Our waitress was great and the service was quick and courteous. So the room we stayed in was a nice modern room. It came with a kitchenette, no stove, but it did have a mini fridge, microwave, sink and a coffee maker. The fridge was perfect for storing our beers and left over food. Plus we picked up a few snacks on the way down. The bathroom had a jacuzzi tub/shower and had a large mirror about 6x6 ft large. Only downside is that it only had one sink but lots of countertop space. It almost seamed a waste to have all that countertop space but most of it was not needed. The large king size bed was very plush and soft with extra pillows. We had a large closet, long dresser, dining table with two chairs and 2 sofa chairs that sat directly in front of the fire place. It was very nice and cozy having the fireplace on while watching Tv. Only down side to this room is that it had no DVD player and the cable wasn't in HD or in too clear shape so we bought a DVD player and hooked it up. All in all our stay here was very nice. I only wish the walls between the floors was thicker because the couple above would play music extremely loud for like an hour every night and when they checked out @ 7am, it took them 40 minutes to pack up before all the noise stopped. I seem to have this problem everywhere I go. I will definitely come back here even if it's just to dine.
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Dave O.
I think the place is a local favorite and is usually filled to capacity on weekends. I've eaten here several times and consider it hit or miss I've enjoyed some wonderful entrees and some that were surprisingly bad this was mostly regarding the fish specials so I stay away from those options. The staff has always been friendly and attentive but my most memorable visits came from simply sitting at the bar with friends and enjoying simple appetizers, drinks and good conversation. This is a excellent stop after playing a round of golf for a light snack and a refreshing drink. I would not go out of my way to travel here but if your close by it's a good choice for the area.
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Mom J.
Anytime of year, this is my favorite place to dine in Chardon. The homey atmosphere and welcoming wait staff make dining a wonderful experience. Owner, Eric, could not make guests feel more welcome. Seasonal items are always a treat. Only recommendation would be to keep the summertime terrace music volume lower. No amplifiers needed!
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Ian M.
Great restaurant for the area. Food was very good and the service and staff was even better. I highly recommend this place.
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Justin K.
Went here while on business trip to Cleveland. The drive over was worth it. Really quaint place with ski lodge vibe, cozy, wooded and great food. Got the catch of the day and even a lobster quesadilla. Wish the beer menu was a bit stronger, but it's probably more of a wine place anyway. Definitely recommend it.
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Wayne K.
There were several pieces of RAW bacon in my fried green tomato salad. When I sent it back, the response was that I just got a fatty piece of bacon. There was nothing wrong. Uncooked bacon is wrong in my book. Pretentious and overpriced. Bland at best.
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Ashley B.
We had a great romantic anniversary dinner. It was a great atmosphere and perfect for a special occasion. It was the most moist turkey that I have ever had!
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Jarod P.
After going back again and again, I have to say that every time I go to BLT I am satisfied. Big fan and worth the update to 4 stars. The kitchen is consistently putting out some great food now and a happy to have this place in Chardon.
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Dan N.
I saw lots of good reviews here on Yelp and decided to try it out for my Mom's BD party. My first observation upon arrival was that of no other cars in the parking lot. Never a good sign. We were seated promptly and found the surroundings cozy and warm. Waitress was ok, not overly friendly, but ok. There were seven of us and we started out with drinks. Seemed to take a while to get them, but that was ok as we were in no hurry. My wife's margarita was wonderful and it seemed everyone was ok with their drink order. We ordered two appetizers, the crab and artichoke dip and vegetable bruschetta. Neither my wife or I could taste any flavor in the dip, and the bruschetta was pretty and had a sweet flavor. On that one, it was just not my style. We ordered various entrees, and at prices that vary from 20 to 30 bucks one would expect outstanding food and that is not what we received. Several of the steak dishes were tough or overcooked. My twice baked potato with a lobster sauce was very light on flavor. Seemed no one at our table was impressed with their dishes and mostly were disappointed, especially considering the prices. It's not a place I would return to, nor recommend to anyone.
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Greg K.
This was our first visit to Bass Lake Inn in Chardon - sister restaurant to Gamekeeper's Tavern in Chagrin Falls; a restaurant we frequent. It was a Tuesday night on which Valentine's Day fell and the place was crowded - parking lot absolutely packed, all tables and bar occupied, and a line waiting to get in. Good thing I made reservations about 2 weeks prior! I enjoyed their Surf & Turf - one of their Valentine's Day dinner specials. It was absolutely exquisite because days, even weeks later I'm still raving about it! I've never had Surf & Turf like this - the lobster was not served whole-tail, rather already cut up into pieces. When it arrived at the table I thought two things: "cheapskates!" and "uh oh, this is gonna be dry!" Boy was I wrong! The lobster was cooked perfectly - tender, juicy, and absolutely full of flavor. I don't know what they sauteed the lobster chunks in but it was truly delicious! Not chewy, not drenched in drippy butter... perfect! And the beef filet was full of flavor, too! 5-stars from me! Unfortunately, my wife didn't care too much for her walleye dinner. She said it wasn't horrible but it didn't leave a lasting impression. In fact she doesn't want to come back to Bass Lake Inn because of her meal which is a shame because I loved my dinner! If I had any complaints about tonight's meal it would be that the dessert. We had their Red Velvet Cake - one of my favorites and another Valentine's Day special - but found it dry/overbaked. (Velvet Cake should never be crumbly!) Also, the portions overall seem to be just a tad undersized for the money. The decor is very country tavern themed and there is a cozy, cabin feel even though the restaurant itself is quite huge. I loved the old timber ceiling beams, the fireplace mantle, and the warm and rustic decor. All in all, however, I found Bass Lake Inn to be a delicious dinner experience and would give it 5-stars (even with the overdone cake and the smaller portion size for the money spent)! Lose a star for disappointing my wife, however. TIP: On a cold day, restaurant seems to have some hot & cold spots. I suggest staying away from sitting next to the windows (we saw one couple complain and move). And unless you are perpetually cold, stay away from the fireplace (all we were missing was the spit!).
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Ashley L.
Definitely try to go in the summer months to take advantage of the beautiful patio. I've only gotten the southwest chicken salad, but I love it so much I can't see myself wanting to try anythine else. The cilantro and corn relish give this a great flavor, I get it without the cheese as I don't need the unnecessary calories when the salad has such a good flavor without it! Servers are friendly, it can get crowded though but it's understandable. Fast service, enough so that my co-workers and I can go for lunch and not rush. Their portions are a good size for the price, too.
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Jean R.
If it were not for the delicious bread, I would have given today's lunch one star. The dining room smelled a bit rancid. The signature BLT was not great and it's hard to mess up a. BLT. Definitely not worth the ten dollars they charged. My friend's soup was horrible. No one finished their meal. Service was slow and inattentive. We go to the Bass Lake Tavern every year after visiting Sage's Apple Farm and have always left thrilled with our meals, but after today's debacle, next year we will try someplace else.
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Lizzie A.
Easily the best restaurant in Geauga County. I don't give it five stars because that is reserved for places like Cut and Spago and such, but that doesn't mean I find this less enjoyable. The food is very good and the seasonal cocktails are fun (and yummy!). The atmosphere is warm and rustic with a cozy fireplace. The cedar plank salmon is muy delicioso and the butternut squash with maple syrup butter is to die for (and you will, if you try to take a bite of mine!). Prices don't seem high at all to me, but I live in LA where you can run up a tab of $300 for two people without much effort :)
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Donna W.
Dinner tonight with a few girlfriends. My first time here. Excellent! I ordered off the small plates menu, marinated flank steak, wasabi potatoes and asparagus. I will be bringing my husband here in the near future. The dining room is very cozy. Very nice place.
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Jeffrey G.
still great food and service, but they must loose the non-dimable cfl bulbs over the booths asap. horrible for the atmosphere.
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Lori V.
Brett and I love this restaurant. Always good food, special events are the best and atmosphere is fun!
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Jillian N.
Fine dining meets casual little rustic restaurant. What an interesting place. When my family and I got there this weekend, there were a bunch of people at the bar, decorated to the max with deer heads, but no one in the dining room. The waitress excitedly welcomed us and told us she'd have to turn on the lights. Sure it was early (4:30pm) but that struck me as kind of odd. She let us pick whatever table we wanted, and casually threw a few napkin-wrapped silverware sets into the center of the table, and passed out some appetizer plates roughly where the seats were. While she did that, I admired the fireplace in the center of the room, while frowning at the stuffed squirrels hanging out on the mantle (the squirrel is my sorority mascot). The menu was totally drool-worthy though, and most meals were $20 or more - I felt that the menu did not match the place. The food was absolutely awesome though. I got a big salmon fillet atop a cedar plank (literally on a piece of cooked wood) along with some interesting corn chili relish and a giant butternut squash with pecan maple butter. It was to die for.
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Dale C.
We met friends there last friday evening. I have never seen so many people there. The parking lot was so full we had to park on the grass next door. Just as we thought, the patio was a 90 minute wait because it was a perfect evening to sit outdoors. We chose to go inside and wait at the bar until a table was ready. It took less than 5 minutes and we were seated. we were amazed. Although our drinks were a little slow in coming we can't fault our waitress because the place was so busy. We have eaten here many times and the food is consistently excellent, that is why we took the chance it may be a long wait. We were not disapointed. I had the filet mignon and I almost could cut it with a fork. Everyone else ordered the halibut special and they all raved how good it was. This is the place in the area to go if you want to be sure that your meal is going to be outstanding!
Bass Lake Tavern was selected by my boyfriend, and it ended up being my favorite dining experience of the year. I enjoyed the lodge/ cabin decor, there was not a long wait on a Friday night, and it was unique and interesting compared to predictable chain restaurants. We had a great server, and the menu offered several things I would have liked to try. Dinner entrees were about $18-$24. My meal was very good; better than I expected. They serve fresh baked bread with dinner, and that was amazing as well. I ordered the Seared Beef Tenderloin "Oscar" (fresh asparagus, lump crabmeat & bearnaise sauce, cabernet demi glace & crisp potato croquette for $18.95). I loved it! I am looking forward to returning here again! Update (6/23/12): Went back again with my now fiance, and we had another 5 star experience. We chose to sit on the patio, and had perfect weather. It's beautiful outside and that alone would be worth coming back. I was weak and went for the same meal which sounded soooo good again, but my fiance tried something new and that was the "Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon with corn, chile & fresh dill relish; roasted butternut squash with maple pecan butter 22.95." He says: "The salmon was extremely tasty and the smokey cedar flavor permeated it nicely." I tasted it as well, and decided I have never had wood smoked fish ever taste so good! Loved it, and will be back again!
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Mark O.
Went for a late spring lunch with the fam. Great service and fresh, delish dishes. Patio was relaxing. Will be sure to return.
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Todd G.
It's my favorite place to go for special occcasions. It's been there for 1000 years. I am not a seafood fan, and they have a lot of it. However I normally get the filet medallions. They'll swap out whatever you want (twiced baked for mashed) and it's great food. A little hot next to the fire though. Drinks are spotty, depends on the bartender. Have had to send them back on more than one occasion.
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Kerwin N.
The Inn Lovely quaint alternative to chains. 12 modern rooms with nice beds, fireplace, and Jacuzzi. Perfect one or two night getaway for the city life. Taverne The food is wonderful fare and has been very consistent. Staff is very friendly and accommodating . Great place for a weekend getaway! My guess is the best place to go in Geauga County for a lovely room and good food!
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Jussi R.
I went for early dinner with my significant other and ordered BBQ nachos and their burger of the day(hawaiin burger). Both were fantastic and the waitress was spectacular as well. The patio area is particularly quaint, which is not surprising considering the city it's located in.
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J S.
I stopped patronizing Bass Lake because their service lacks for the high prices they charge. They assign their bartenders tables to wait on plus the people sitting at the bar. If U luck out n get in the bartender's section, don't plan on getting very good service. They dont seem to really care if your expensive meal is not right. And if you're sitting in the bartender's section, you won't see them again to complain.
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Kerwin N.
The Inn Lovely quaint alternative to chains. 12 modern rooms with nice beds, fireplace, and Jacuzzi. Perfect one or two night getaway for the city life. Taverne The food is wonderful fare and has been very consistent. Staff is very friendly and accommodating . Great place for a weekend getaway! My guess is the best place to go in Geauga County for a lovely room and good food!
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Jean R.
If it were not for the delicious bread, I would have given today's lunch one star. The dining room smelled a bit rancid. The signature BLT was not great and it's hard to mess up a. BLT. Definitely not worth the ten dollars they charged. My friend's soup was horrible. No one finished their meal. Service was slow and inattentive. We go to the Bass Lake Tavern every year after visiting Sage's Apple Farm and have always left thrilled with our meals, but after today's debacle, next year we will try someplace else.
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Dave O.
I think the place is a local favorite and is usually filled to capacity on weekends. I've eaten here several times and consider it hit or miss I've enjoyed some wonderful entrees and some that were surprisingly bad this was mostly regarding the fish specials so I stay away from those options. The staff has always been friendly and attentive but my most memorable visits came from simply sitting at the bar with friends and enjoying simple appetizers, drinks and good conversation. This is a excellent stop after playing a round of golf for a light snack and a refreshing drink. I would not go out of my way to travel here but if your close by it's a good choice for the area.
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Mark O.
Went for a late spring lunch with the fam. Great service and fresh, delish dishes. Patio was relaxing. Will be sure to return.
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Todd G.
It's my favorite place to go for special occcasions. It's been there for 1000 years. I am not a seafood fan, and they have a lot of it. However I normally get the filet medallions. They'll swap out whatever you want (twiced baked for mashed) and it's great food. A little hot next to the fire though. Drinks are spotty, depends on the bartender. Have had to send them back on more than one occasion.
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Kim S.
I saw the "Let It Snow" deal online and wanted to have an early anniversary surprise for my husband, so I took it. We checked in at the restaurant and dropped off our things. We decided to get something to eat before the restaurant closed. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is comfortable. The fireplace is great, but we were seated by a drafty window and as people left it started to get too cold. The food was good. We have pulled pork nachos (almost not enough toppings) the flank steak, the steak oscar, a salad (ranch dressing is great), the caramel custard (super sweet, but great), and the tollhouse cookie pie (it's massive!). I will say that the online menu is a little out of date and that made me sad that they don't have brussell sprouts. the server was really nice, but at every step (app, salad, main course, dessert) we were waiting and looking around for her. We probably would have left a good 20 minutes earlier if she would have been attentive. The prices were a little high for what we got (especially the drinks!), but with the deal, it was very reasonable. (3 stars for dinner) Now for the room. It looked great, even if the bathroom was dated. The fireplace was nice and there was a balcony that would be great in the summer. The "breakfast" was some cereal and coffee in a basket. Definitely not what I was thinking. Decided to take a shower and then check out the jacuzzi, but couldn't because we ran out of hot water. The water was really hard and I didn't feel clean afterwards. We also didn't have wash clothes and that sucked. The heater in the unit couldn't decide if it was going to be on or not, so it was constantly making noise. We could hear tons of noise and just couldn't sleep. I thought the bed as super squishy and pretty comfy. My husband thought it was hard and hated it. The sheets were scratchy. After trying to sleep for a few hours, we decided to just drive home. (1 star) Now, what makes it 1 star for the whole experience was the next morning. I emailed the address I had from the reservation that we weren't spending the night. I called them to let them know in the morning as well. I didn't go into every issue (I just stuck with the noise and that we didn't spend the night), but she didn't ask any questions. She basically just said that she'd tell the manager. It's been 5 hours with no call back or anything. I'm not looking for a refund, but something that would make me want to give them a second chance (even for the restaurant!)
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George D.
Last night was our 5th visit for dinner in the last 2 years at this restaurant. The previous four visits were all very good--both service and food quality But not last night. Everything was going fine until I received my entree a grilled pork chop. I tried to cut it with a table knife to no avail. I had to hail another server to please bring me a steak knife. A few minutes later our server came by and asked if everything was OK. I had just succeeded,after much effort, in cutting off an edge piece which was tough and very dry. I told her if the inner part was as tough and dry I did not want it. By the way, it was not cheap--I think close to $28 so I anticipated something spectacular. The inner section was just as dry and almost as tough so I motioned our server that it was not acceptable. She said she would sent a manager to our table. He came a few minutes later and it seemed like he was more interested in debating the issue with me rather than apologizing. He said more than once I was the first person who ever complained about this entree. Finally, he did offer to take it off our bill, and I did order another fish entree. But I was still so upset that I hardly ate any of it. Neither he nor our waitress ever said they were sorry. We will not be going back
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Britney C.
A simple quaint inn, not too stylish but a nice place still. The restaurant is designed very well with large wooden pillars and a solid stone accent background on some of the walls in certain rooms. The dinner here was very amazing, the Mediterranean salad was so full of flavor and freshness with 9 different toppings so crisp and light. The dressing was great along with the lettuce that they grow hydroponically. It was topped with orzo, cucumber, squash, feta cheese and zucchini. We went here for dinner one night and lunch the next day. Our livingsocial deal included 1 night stay for $108 and a $50 dining credit. So since we bought 2 nights we had $100 to spend on food. The prices here were decent for dinner but we had to order extra food for lunch. For dinner I ordered Mussels, a small Medi salad and the mac n cheese with a lobster cream sauce. Hubby ordered a beef tenderloin and crabcake dinner with a side of sauteed mushrooms. I'm not really into beef but the tenderloin was very mushy, is that normal? The crab cake was great with awesome seasoning. So I mentioned how great the salad was but the mac n cheese and mussels were a little short of the mark. The mussels were perfectly cooked but the wine sauce lacked that robust garlic flavor and could have used a little more salt. The mac n cheese was very upsetting because it wasn't as cheesy as I wanted to it be. I tasted too much noodle and not enough cheese. It was topped with some kind of crumbly topping that added some flavor but it didn't do enough justice. We ended up only taking a few bites and boxing the rest. I cooked it later in a kitchen we had at the next place we stayed. Made it special adding some extra milk and cheese for flavor. It was a lot better then. Lunch on the other hand was fantastic. Big compliments to the chef. I ordered the large Mediterranean salad....again....and a BBQ pulled pork sandwich (extra BBQ) as well as a side of egg salad. The hubby ordered a balsamic salad and some seared tilapia. My sandwich was perfectly toasted on warm ciabatta bread and the pulled pork was shredded very nicely with enough sauce. The sandwich came with a side of fries which were perfectly crispy and the egg salad was creamy but not overly eggy. I loved it!! The hubby loved his balsamic salad so sweet and crispy. I loved the cherry tomatoes some of the best and freshest I've tasted. The tilapia was small but had great flavor and the rice that came with it was good but nothing amazing. Our waitress was great and the service was quick and courteous. So the room we stayed in was a nice modern room. It came with a kitchenette, no stove, but it did have a mini fridge, microwave, sink and a coffee maker. The fridge was perfect for storing our beers and left over food. Plus we picked up a few snacks on the way down. The bathroom had a jacuzzi tub/shower and had a large mirror about 6x6 ft large. Only downside is that it only had one sink but lots of countertop space. It almost seamed a waste to have all that countertop space but most of it was not needed. The large king size bed was very plush and soft with extra pillows. We had a large closet, long dresser, dining table with two chairs and 2 sofa chairs that sat directly in front of the fire place. It was very nice and cozy having the fireplace on while watching Tv. Only down side to this room is that it had no DVD player and the cable wasn't in HD or in too clear shape so we bought a DVD player and hooked it up. All in all our stay here was very nice. I only wish the walls between the floors was thicker because the couple above would play music extremely loud for like an hour every night and when they checked out @ 7am, it took them 40 minutes to pack up before all the noise stopped. I seem to have this problem everywhere I go. I will definitely come back here even if it's just to dine.
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Justin K.
Went here while on business trip to Cleveland. The drive over was worth it. Really quaint place with ski lodge vibe, cozy, wooded and great food. Got the catch of the day and even a lobster quesadilla. Wish the beer menu was a bit stronger, but it's probably more of a wine place anyway. Definitely recommend it.
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Donna W.
Dinner tonight with a few girlfriends. My first time here. Excellent! I ordered off the small plates menu, marinated flank steak, wasabi potatoes and asparagus. I will be bringing my husband here in the near future. The dining room is very cozy. Very nice place.
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Jeffrey G.
still great food and service, but they must loose the non-dimable cfl bulbs over the booths asap. horrible for the atmosphere.
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Lori V.
Brett and I love this restaurant. Always good food, special events are the best and atmosphere is fun!
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Mom J.
Anytime of year, this is my favorite place to dine in Chardon. The homey atmosphere and welcoming wait staff make dining a wonderful experience. Owner, Eric, could not make guests feel more welcome. Seasonal items are always a treat. Only recommendation would be to keep the summertime terrace music volume lower. No amplifiers needed!
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Ian M.
Great restaurant for the area. Food was very good and the service and staff was even better. I highly recommend this place.
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Lizzie A.
Easily the best restaurant in Geauga County. I don't give it five stars because that is reserved for places like Cut and Spago and such, but that doesn't mean I find this less enjoyable. The food is very good and the seasonal cocktails are fun (and yummy!). The atmosphere is warm and rustic with a cozy fireplace. The cedar plank salmon is muy delicioso and the butternut squash with maple syrup butter is to die for (and you will, if you try to take a bite of mine!). Prices don't seem high at all to me, but I live in LA where you can run up a tab of $300 for two people without much effort :)
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Wayne K.
There were several pieces of RAW bacon in my fried green tomato salad. When I sent it back, the response was that I just got a fatty piece of bacon. There was nothing wrong. Uncooked bacon is wrong in my book. Pretentious and overpriced. Bland at best.
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Dan N.
I saw lots of good reviews here on Yelp and decided to try it out for my Mom's BD party. My first observation upon arrival was that of no other cars in the parking lot. Never a good sign. We were seated promptly and found the surroundings cozy and warm. Waitress was ok, not overly friendly, but ok. There were seven of us and we started out with drinks. Seemed to take a while to get them, but that was ok as we were in no hurry. My wife's margarita was wonderful and it seemed everyone was ok with their drink order. We ordered two appetizers, the crab and artichoke dip and vegetable bruschetta. Neither my wife or I could taste any flavor in the dip, and the bruschetta was pretty and had a sweet flavor. On that one, it was just not my style. We ordered various entrees, and at prices that vary from 20 to 30 bucks one would expect outstanding food and that is not what we received. Several of the steak dishes were tough or overcooked. My twice baked potato with a lobster sauce was very light on flavor. Seemed no one at our table was impressed with their dishes and mostly were disappointed, especially considering the prices. It's not a place I would return to, nor recommend to anyone.
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Greg K.
This was our first visit to Bass Lake Inn in Chardon - sister restaurant to Gamekeeper's Tavern in Chagrin Falls; a restaurant we frequent. It was a Tuesday night on which Valentine's Day fell and the place was crowded - parking lot absolutely packed, all tables and bar occupied, and a line waiting to get in. Good thing I made reservations about 2 weeks prior! I enjoyed their Surf & Turf - one of their Valentine's Day dinner specials. It was absolutely exquisite because days, even weeks later I'm still raving about it! I've never had Surf & Turf like this - the lobster was not served whole-tail, rather already cut up into pieces. When it arrived at the table I thought two things: "cheapskates!" and "uh oh, this is gonna be dry!" Boy was I wrong! The lobster was cooked perfectly - tender, juicy, and absolutely full of flavor. I don't know what they sauteed the lobster chunks in but it was truly delicious! Not chewy, not drenched in drippy butter... perfect! And the beef filet was full of flavor, too! 5-stars from me! Unfortunately, my wife didn't care too much for her walleye dinner. She said it wasn't horrible but it didn't leave a lasting impression. In fact she doesn't want to come back to Bass Lake Inn because of her meal which is a shame because I loved my dinner! If I had any complaints about tonight's meal it would be that the dessert. We had their Red Velvet Cake - one of my favorites and another Valentine's Day special - but found it dry/overbaked. (Velvet Cake should never be crumbly!) Also, the portions overall seem to be just a tad undersized for the money. The decor is very country tavern themed and there is a cozy, cabin feel even though the restaurant itself is quite huge. I loved the old timber ceiling beams, the fireplace mantle, and the warm and rustic decor. All in all, however, I found Bass Lake Inn to be a delicious dinner experience and would give it 5-stars (even with the overdone cake and the smaller portion size for the money spent)! Lose a star for disappointing my wife, however. TIP: On a cold day, restaurant seems to have some hot & cold spots. I suggest staying away from sitting next to the windows (we saw one couple complain and move). And unless you are perpetually cold, stay away from the fireplace (all we were missing was the spit!).
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Ashley L.
Definitely try to go in the summer months to take advantage of the beautiful patio. I've only gotten the southwest chicken salad, but I love it so much I can't see myself wanting to try anythine else. The cilantro and corn relish give this a great flavor, I get it without the cheese as I don't need the unnecessary calories when the salad has such a good flavor without it! Servers are friendly, it can get crowded though but it's understandable. Fast service, enough so that my co-workers and I can go for lunch and not rush. Their portions are a good size for the price, too.
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Dale C.
We met friends there last friday evening. I have never seen so many people there. The parking lot was so full we had to park on the grass next door. Just as we thought, the patio was a 90 minute wait because it was a perfect evening to sit outdoors. We chose to go inside and wait at the bar until a table was ready. It took less than 5 minutes and we were seated. we were amazed. Although our drinks were a little slow in coming we can't fault our waitress because the place was so busy. We have eaten here many times and the food is consistently excellent, that is why we took the chance it may be a long wait. We were not disapointed. I had the filet mignon and I almost could cut it with a fork. Everyone else ordered the halibut special and they all raved how good it was. This is the place in the area to go if you want to be sure that your meal is going to be outstanding!
Bass Lake Tavern was selected by my boyfriend, and it ended up being my favorite dining experience of the year. I enjoyed the lodge/ cabin decor, there was not a long wait on a Friday night, and it was unique and interesting compared to predictable chain restaurants. We had a great server, and the menu offered several things I would have liked to try. Dinner entrees were about $18-$24. My meal was very good; better than I expected. They serve fresh baked bread with dinner, and that was amazing as well. I ordered the Seared Beef Tenderloin "Oscar" (fresh asparagus, lump crabmeat & bearnaise sauce, cabernet demi glace & crisp potato croquette for $18.95). I loved it! I am looking forward to returning here again! Update (6/23/12): Went back again with my now fiance, and we had another 5 star experience. We chose to sit on the patio, and had perfect weather. It's beautiful outside and that alone would be worth coming back. I was weak and went for the same meal which sounded soooo good again, but my fiance tried something new and that was the "Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon with corn, chile & fresh dill relish; roasted butternut squash with maple pecan butter 22.95." He says: "The salmon was extremely tasty and the smokey cedar flavor permeated it nicely." I tasted it as well, and decided I have never had wood smoked fish ever taste so good! Loved it, and will be back again!
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Ashley B.
We had a great romantic anniversary dinner. It was a great atmosphere and perfect for a special occasion. It was the most moist turkey that I have ever had!
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Jarod P.
After going back again and again, I have to say that every time I go to BLT I am satisfied. Big fan and worth the update to 4 stars. The kitchen is consistently putting out some great food now and a happy to have this place in Chardon.
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Jillian N.
Fine dining meets casual little rustic restaurant. What an interesting place. When my family and I got there this weekend, there were a bunch of people at the bar, decorated to the max with deer heads, but no one in the dining room. The waitress excitedly welcomed us and told us she'd have to turn on the lights. Sure it was early (4:30pm) but that struck me as kind of odd. She let us pick whatever table we wanted, and casually threw a few napkin-wrapped silverware sets into the center of the table, and passed out some appetizer plates roughly where the seats were. While she did that, I admired the fireplace in the center of the room, while frowning at the stuffed squirrels hanging out on the mantle (the squirrel is my sorority mascot). The menu was totally drool-worthy though, and most meals were $20 or more - I felt that the menu did not match the place. The food was absolutely awesome though. I got a big salmon fillet atop a cedar plank (literally on a piece of cooked wood) along with some interesting corn chili relish and a giant butternut squash with pecan maple butter. It was to die for.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Romantic Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Jussi R.
I went for early dinner with my significant other and ordered BBQ nachos and their burger of the day(hawaiin burger). Both were fantastic and the waitress was spectacular as well. The patio area is particularly quaint, which is not surprising considering the city it's located in.
(4)J S.
I stopped patronizing Bass Lake because their service lacks for the high prices they charge. They assign their bartenders tables to wait on plus the people sitting at the bar. If U luck out n get in the bartender's section, don't plan on getting very good service. They dont seem to really care if your expensive meal is not right. And if you're sitting in the bartender's section, you won't see them again to complain.
(3)Kim S.
I saw the "Let It Snow" deal online and wanted to have an early anniversary surprise for my husband, so I took it. We checked in at the restaurant and dropped off our things. We decided to get something to eat before the restaurant closed. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is comfortable. The fireplace is great, but we were seated by a drafty window and as people left it started to get too cold. The food was good. We have pulled pork nachos (almost not enough toppings) the flank steak, the steak oscar, a salad (ranch dressing is great), the caramel custard (super sweet, but great), and the tollhouse cookie pie (it's massive!). I will say that the online menu is a little out of date and that made me sad that they don't have brussell sprouts. the server was really nice, but at every step (app, salad, main course, dessert) we were waiting and looking around for her. We probably would have left a good 20 minutes earlier if she would have been attentive. The prices were a little high for what we got (especially the drinks!), but with the deal, it was very reasonable. (3 stars for dinner) Now for the room. It looked great, even if the bathroom was dated. The fireplace was nice and there was a balcony that would be great in the summer. The "breakfast" was some cereal and coffee in a basket. Definitely not what I was thinking. Decided to take a shower and then check out the jacuzzi, but couldn't because we ran out of hot water. The water was really hard and I didn't feel clean afterwards. We also didn't have wash clothes and that sucked. The heater in the unit couldn't decide if it was going to be on or not, so it was constantly making noise. We could hear tons of noise and just couldn't sleep. I thought the bed as super squishy and pretty comfy. My husband thought it was hard and hated it. The sheets were scratchy. After trying to sleep for a few hours, we decided to just drive home. (1 star) Now, what makes it 1 star for the whole experience was the next morning. I emailed the address I had from the reservation that we weren't spending the night. I called them to let them know in the morning as well. I didn't go into every issue (I just stuck with the noise and that we didn't spend the night), but she didn't ask any questions. She basically just said that she'd tell the manager. It's been 5 hours with no call back or anything. I'm not looking for a refund, but something that would make me want to give them a second chance (even for the restaurant!)
(1)George D.
Last night was our 5th visit for dinner in the last 2 years at this restaurant. The previous four visits were all very good--both service and food quality But not last night. Everything was going fine until I received my entree a grilled pork chop. I tried to cut it with a table knife to no avail. I had to hail another server to please bring me a steak knife. A few minutes later our server came by and asked if everything was OK. I had just succeeded,after much effort, in cutting off an edge piece which was tough and very dry. I told her if the inner part was as tough and dry I did not want it. By the way, it was not cheap--I think close to $28 so I anticipated something spectacular. The inner section was just as dry and almost as tough so I motioned our server that it was not acceptable. She said she would sent a manager to our table. He came a few minutes later and it seemed like he was more interested in debating the issue with me rather than apologizing. He said more than once I was the first person who ever complained about this entree. Finally, he did offer to take it off our bill, and I did order another fish entree. But I was still so upset that I hardly ate any of it. Neither he nor our waitress ever said they were sorry. We will not be going back
(1)Britney C.
A simple quaint inn, not too stylish but a nice place still. The restaurant is designed very well with large wooden pillars and a solid stone accent background on some of the walls in certain rooms. The dinner here was very amazing, the Mediterranean salad was so full of flavor and freshness with 9 different toppings so crisp and light. The dressing was great along with the lettuce that they grow hydroponically. It was topped with orzo, cucumber, squash, feta cheese and zucchini. We went here for dinner one night and lunch the next day. Our livingsocial deal included 1 night stay for $108 and a $50 dining credit. So since we bought 2 nights we had $100 to spend on food. The prices here were decent for dinner but we had to order extra food for lunch. For dinner I ordered Mussels, a small Medi salad and the mac n cheese with a lobster cream sauce. Hubby ordered a beef tenderloin and crabcake dinner with a side of sauteed mushrooms. I'm not really into beef but the tenderloin was very mushy, is that normal? The crab cake was great with awesome seasoning. So I mentioned how great the salad was but the mac n cheese and mussels were a little short of the mark. The mussels were perfectly cooked but the wine sauce lacked that robust garlic flavor and could have used a little more salt. The mac n cheese was very upsetting because it wasn't as cheesy as I wanted to it be. I tasted too much noodle and not enough cheese. It was topped with some kind of crumbly topping that added some flavor but it didn't do enough justice. We ended up only taking a few bites and boxing the rest. I cooked it later in a kitchen we had at the next place we stayed. Made it special adding some extra milk and cheese for flavor. It was a lot better then. Lunch on the other hand was fantastic. Big compliments to the chef. I ordered the large Mediterranean salad....again....and a BBQ pulled pork sandwich (extra BBQ) as well as a side of egg salad. The hubby ordered a balsamic salad and some seared tilapia. My sandwich was perfectly toasted on warm ciabatta bread and the pulled pork was shredded very nicely with enough sauce. The sandwich came with a side of fries which were perfectly crispy and the egg salad was creamy but not overly eggy. I loved it!! The hubby loved his balsamic salad so sweet and crispy. I loved the cherry tomatoes some of the best and freshest I've tasted. The tilapia was small but had great flavor and the rice that came with it was good but nothing amazing. Our waitress was great and the service was quick and courteous. So the room we stayed in was a nice modern room. It came with a kitchenette, no stove, but it did have a mini fridge, microwave, sink and a coffee maker. The fridge was perfect for storing our beers and left over food. Plus we picked up a few snacks on the way down. The bathroom had a jacuzzi tub/shower and had a large mirror about 6x6 ft large. Only downside is that it only had one sink but lots of countertop space. It almost seamed a waste to have all that countertop space but most of it was not needed. The large king size bed was very plush and soft with extra pillows. We had a large closet, long dresser, dining table with two chairs and 2 sofa chairs that sat directly in front of the fire place. It was very nice and cozy having the fireplace on while watching Tv. Only down side to this room is that it had no DVD player and the cable wasn't in HD or in too clear shape so we bought a DVD player and hooked it up. All in all our stay here was very nice. I only wish the walls between the floors was thicker because the couple above would play music extremely loud for like an hour every night and when they checked out @ 7am, it took them 40 minutes to pack up before all the noise stopped. I seem to have this problem everywhere I go. I will definitely come back here even if it's just to dine.
(4)Dave O.
I think the place is a local favorite and is usually filled to capacity on weekends. I've eaten here several times and consider it hit or miss I've enjoyed some wonderful entrees and some that were surprisingly bad this was mostly regarding the fish specials so I stay away from those options. The staff has always been friendly and attentive but my most memorable visits came from simply sitting at the bar with friends and enjoying simple appetizers, drinks and good conversation. This is a excellent stop after playing a round of golf for a light snack and a refreshing drink. I would not go out of my way to travel here but if your close by it's a good choice for the area.
(3)Mom J.
Anytime of year, this is my favorite place to dine in Chardon. The homey atmosphere and welcoming wait staff make dining a wonderful experience. Owner, Eric, could not make guests feel more welcome. Seasonal items are always a treat. Only recommendation would be to keep the summertime terrace music volume lower. No amplifiers needed!
(5)Ian M.
Great restaurant for the area. Food was very good and the service and staff was even better. I highly recommend this place.
(4)Justin K.
Went here while on business trip to Cleveland. The drive over was worth it. Really quaint place with ski lodge vibe, cozy, wooded and great food. Got the catch of the day and even a lobster quesadilla. Wish the beer menu was a bit stronger, but it's probably more of a wine place anyway. Definitely recommend it.
(4)Wayne K.
There were several pieces of RAW bacon in my fried green tomato salad. When I sent it back, the response was that I just got a fatty piece of bacon. There was nothing wrong. Uncooked bacon is wrong in my book. Pretentious and overpriced. Bland at best.
(2)Ashley B.
We had a great romantic anniversary dinner. It was a great atmosphere and perfect for a special occasion. It was the most moist turkey that I have ever had!
(5)Jarod P.
After going back again and again, I have to say that every time I go to BLT I am satisfied. Big fan and worth the update to 4 stars. The kitchen is consistently putting out some great food now and a happy to have this place in Chardon.
(4)Dan N.
I saw lots of good reviews here on Yelp and decided to try it out for my Mom's BD party. My first observation upon arrival was that of no other cars in the parking lot. Never a good sign. We were seated promptly and found the surroundings cozy and warm. Waitress was ok, not overly friendly, but ok. There were seven of us and we started out with drinks. Seemed to take a while to get them, but that was ok as we were in no hurry. My wife's margarita was wonderful and it seemed everyone was ok with their drink order. We ordered two appetizers, the crab and artichoke dip and vegetable bruschetta. Neither my wife or I could taste any flavor in the dip, and the bruschetta was pretty and had a sweet flavor. On that one, it was just not my style. We ordered various entrees, and at prices that vary from 20 to 30 bucks one would expect outstanding food and that is not what we received. Several of the steak dishes were tough or overcooked. My twice baked potato with a lobster sauce was very light on flavor. Seemed no one at our table was impressed with their dishes and mostly were disappointed, especially considering the prices. It's not a place I would return to, nor recommend to anyone.
(2)Greg K.
This was our first visit to Bass Lake Inn in Chardon - sister restaurant to Gamekeeper's Tavern in Chagrin Falls; a restaurant we frequent. It was a Tuesday night on which Valentine's Day fell and the place was crowded - parking lot absolutely packed, all tables and bar occupied, and a line waiting to get in. Good thing I made reservations about 2 weeks prior! I enjoyed their Surf & Turf - one of their Valentine's Day dinner specials. It was absolutely exquisite because days, even weeks later I'm still raving about it! I've never had Surf & Turf like this - the lobster was not served whole-tail, rather already cut up into pieces. When it arrived at the table I thought two things: "cheapskates!" and "uh oh, this is gonna be dry!" Boy was I wrong! The lobster was cooked perfectly - tender, juicy, and absolutely full of flavor. I don't know what they sauteed the lobster chunks in but it was truly delicious! Not chewy, not drenched in drippy butter... perfect! And the beef filet was full of flavor, too! 5-stars from me! Unfortunately, my wife didn't care too much for her walleye dinner. She said it wasn't horrible but it didn't leave a lasting impression. In fact she doesn't want to come back to Bass Lake Inn because of her meal which is a shame because I loved my dinner! If I had any complaints about tonight's meal it would be that the dessert. We had their Red Velvet Cake - one of my favorites and another Valentine's Day special - but found it dry/overbaked. (Velvet Cake should never be crumbly!) Also, the portions overall seem to be just a tad undersized for the money. The decor is very country tavern themed and there is a cozy, cabin feel even though the restaurant itself is quite huge. I loved the old timber ceiling beams, the fireplace mantle, and the warm and rustic decor. All in all, however, I found Bass Lake Inn to be a delicious dinner experience and would give it 5-stars (even with the overdone cake and the smaller portion size for the money spent)! Lose a star for disappointing my wife, however. TIP: On a cold day, restaurant seems to have some hot & cold spots. I suggest staying away from sitting next to the windows (we saw one couple complain and move). And unless you are perpetually cold, stay away from the fireplace (all we were missing was the spit!).
(4)Ashley L.
Definitely try to go in the summer months to take advantage of the beautiful patio. I've only gotten the southwest chicken salad, but I love it so much I can't see myself wanting to try anythine else. The cilantro and corn relish give this a great flavor, I get it without the cheese as I don't need the unnecessary calories when the salad has such a good flavor without it! Servers are friendly, it can get crowded though but it's understandable. Fast service, enough so that my co-workers and I can go for lunch and not rush. Their portions are a good size for the price, too.
(3)Jean R.
If it were not for the delicious bread, I would have given today's lunch one star. The dining room smelled a bit rancid. The signature BLT was not great and it's hard to mess up a. BLT. Definitely not worth the ten dollars they charged. My friend's soup was horrible. No one finished their meal. Service was slow and inattentive. We go to the Bass Lake Tavern every year after visiting Sage's Apple Farm and have always left thrilled with our meals, but after today's debacle, next year we will try someplace else.
(2)Lizzie A.
Easily the best restaurant in Geauga County. I don't give it five stars because that is reserved for places like Cut and Spago and such, but that doesn't mean I find this less enjoyable. The food is very good and the seasonal cocktails are fun (and yummy!). The atmosphere is warm and rustic with a cozy fireplace. The cedar plank salmon is muy delicioso and the butternut squash with maple syrup butter is to die for (and you will, if you try to take a bite of mine!). Prices don't seem high at all to me, but I live in LA where you can run up a tab of $300 for two people without much effort :)
(4)Donna W.
Dinner tonight with a few girlfriends. My first time here. Excellent! I ordered off the small plates menu, marinated flank steak, wasabi potatoes and asparagus. I will be bringing my husband here in the near future. The dining room is very cozy. Very nice place.
(5)Jeffrey G.
still great food and service, but they must loose the non-dimable cfl bulbs over the booths asap. horrible for the atmosphere.
(3)Lori V.
Brett and I love this restaurant. Always good food, special events are the best and atmosphere is fun!
(5)Jillian N.
Fine dining meets casual little rustic restaurant. What an interesting place. When my family and I got there this weekend, there were a bunch of people at the bar, decorated to the max with deer heads, but no one in the dining room. The waitress excitedly welcomed us and told us she'd have to turn on the lights. Sure it was early (4:30pm) but that struck me as kind of odd. She let us pick whatever table we wanted, and casually threw a few napkin-wrapped silverware sets into the center of the table, and passed out some appetizer plates roughly where the seats were. While she did that, I admired the fireplace in the center of the room, while frowning at the stuffed squirrels hanging out on the mantle (the squirrel is my sorority mascot). The menu was totally drool-worthy though, and most meals were $20 or more - I felt that the menu did not match the place. The food was absolutely awesome though. I got a big salmon fillet atop a cedar plank (literally on a piece of cooked wood) along with some interesting corn chili relish and a giant butternut squash with pecan maple butter. It was to die for.
(4)Dale C.
We met friends there last friday evening. I have never seen so many people there. The parking lot was so full we had to park on the grass next door. Just as we thought, the patio was a 90 minute wait because it was a perfect evening to sit outdoors. We chose to go inside and wait at the bar until a table was ready. It took less than 5 minutes and we were seated. we were amazed. Although our drinks were a little slow in coming we can't fault our waitress because the place was so busy. We have eaten here many times and the food is consistently excellent, that is why we took the chance it may be a long wait. We were not disapointed. I had the filet mignon and I almost could cut it with a fork. Everyone else ordered the halibut special and they all raved how good it was. This is the place in the area to go if you want to be sure that your meal is going to be outstanding!
(4)Liz R.
Bass Lake Tavern is one of my favorite restaurants. Just went there for lunch today and had my favorite dish, horseradish crusted salmon. Yum! It is served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. The soup of the day was ham and cabbage soup with a cream base. It was out of this world, and the home made bread that they serve with all meals was perfect for dipping. The servers at Bass Lake have always been so friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere at this restaurant. The food is consistently exceptional. Perfect for a special occasion, especially when the weather is good and you can enjoy the outdoor patio.
(5)L R.
Bass Lake Tavern was selected by my boyfriend, and it ended up being my favorite dining experience of the year. I enjoyed the lodge/ cabin decor, there was not a long wait on a Friday night, and it was unique and interesting compared to predictable chain restaurants. We had a great server, and the menu offered several things I would have liked to try. Dinner entrees were about $18-$24. My meal was very good; better than I expected. They serve fresh baked bread with dinner, and that was amazing as well. I ordered the Seared Beef Tenderloin "Oscar" (fresh asparagus, lump crabmeat & bearnaise sauce, cabernet demi glace & crisp potato croquette for $18.95). I loved it! I am looking forward to returning here again! Update (6/23/12): Went back again with my now fiance, and we had another 5 star experience. We chose to sit on the patio, and had perfect weather. It's beautiful outside and that alone would be worth coming back. I was weak and went for the same meal which sounded soooo good again, but my fiance tried something new and that was the "Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon with corn, chile & fresh dill relish; roasted butternut squash with maple pecan butter 22.95." He says: "The salmon was extremely tasty and the smokey cedar flavor permeated it nicely." I tasted it as well, and decided I have never had wood smoked fish ever taste so good! Loved it, and will be back again!
(5)Mark O.
Went for a late spring lunch with the fam. Great service and fresh, delish dishes. Patio was relaxing. Will be sure to return.
(4)Todd G.
It's my favorite place to go for special occcasions. It's been there for 1000 years. I am not a seafood fan, and they have a lot of it. However I normally get the filet medallions. They'll swap out whatever you want (twiced baked for mashed) and it's great food. A little hot next to the fire though. Drinks are spotty, depends on the bartender. Have had to send them back on more than one occasion.
(4)Kerwin N.
The Inn Lovely quaint alternative to chains. 12 modern rooms with nice beds, fireplace, and Jacuzzi. Perfect one or two night getaway for the city life. Taverne The food is wonderful fare and has been very consistent. Staff is very friendly and accommodating . Great place for a weekend getaway! My guess is the best place to go in Geauga County for a lovely room and good food!
(4)Jussi R.
I went for early dinner with my significant other and ordered BBQ nachos and their burger of the day(hawaiin burger). Both were fantastic and the waitress was spectacular as well. The patio area is particularly quaint, which is not surprising considering the city it's located in.
(4)J S.
I stopped patronizing Bass Lake because their service lacks for the high prices they charge. They assign their bartenders tables to wait on plus the people sitting at the bar. If U luck out n get in the bartender's section, don't plan on getting very good service. They dont seem to really care if your expensive meal is not right. And if you're sitting in the bartender's section, you won't see them again to complain.
(3)Kerwin N.
The Inn Lovely quaint alternative to chains. 12 modern rooms with nice beds, fireplace, and Jacuzzi. Perfect one or two night getaway for the city life. Taverne The food is wonderful fare and has been very consistent. Staff is very friendly and accommodating . Great place for a weekend getaway! My guess is the best place to go in Geauga County for a lovely room and good food!
(4)Jean R.
If it were not for the delicious bread, I would have given today's lunch one star. The dining room smelled a bit rancid. The signature BLT was not great and it's hard to mess up a. BLT. Definitely not worth the ten dollars they charged. My friend's soup was horrible. No one finished their meal. Service was slow and inattentive. We go to the Bass Lake Tavern every year after visiting Sage's Apple Farm and have always left thrilled with our meals, but after today's debacle, next year we will try someplace else.
(2)Dave O.
I think the place is a local favorite and is usually filled to capacity on weekends. I've eaten here several times and consider it hit or miss I've enjoyed some wonderful entrees and some that were surprisingly bad this was mostly regarding the fish specials so I stay away from those options. The staff has always been friendly and attentive but my most memorable visits came from simply sitting at the bar with friends and enjoying simple appetizers, drinks and good conversation. This is a excellent stop after playing a round of golf for a light snack and a refreshing drink. I would not go out of my way to travel here but if your close by it's a good choice for the area.
(3)Mark O.
Went for a late spring lunch with the fam. Great service and fresh, delish dishes. Patio was relaxing. Will be sure to return.
(4)Todd G.
It's my favorite place to go for special occcasions. It's been there for 1000 years. I am not a seafood fan, and they have a lot of it. However I normally get the filet medallions. They'll swap out whatever you want (twiced baked for mashed) and it's great food. A little hot next to the fire though. Drinks are spotty, depends on the bartender. Have had to send them back on more than one occasion.
(4)Kim S.
I saw the "Let It Snow" deal online and wanted to have an early anniversary surprise for my husband, so I took it. We checked in at the restaurant and dropped off our things. We decided to get something to eat before the restaurant closed. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is comfortable. The fireplace is great, but we were seated by a drafty window and as people left it started to get too cold. The food was good. We have pulled pork nachos (almost not enough toppings) the flank steak, the steak oscar, a salad (ranch dressing is great), the caramel custard (super sweet, but great), and the tollhouse cookie pie (it's massive!). I will say that the online menu is a little out of date and that made me sad that they don't have brussell sprouts. the server was really nice, but at every step (app, salad, main course, dessert) we were waiting and looking around for her. We probably would have left a good 20 minutes earlier if she would have been attentive. The prices were a little high for what we got (especially the drinks!), but with the deal, it was very reasonable. (3 stars for dinner) Now for the room. It looked great, even if the bathroom was dated. The fireplace was nice and there was a balcony that would be great in the summer. The "breakfast" was some cereal and coffee in a basket. Definitely not what I was thinking. Decided to take a shower and then check out the jacuzzi, but couldn't because we ran out of hot water. The water was really hard and I didn't feel clean afterwards. We also didn't have wash clothes and that sucked. The heater in the unit couldn't decide if it was going to be on or not, so it was constantly making noise. We could hear tons of noise and just couldn't sleep. I thought the bed as super squishy and pretty comfy. My husband thought it was hard and hated it. The sheets were scratchy. After trying to sleep for a few hours, we decided to just drive home. (1 star) Now, what makes it 1 star for the whole experience was the next morning. I emailed the address I had from the reservation that we weren't spending the night. I called them to let them know in the morning as well. I didn't go into every issue (I just stuck with the noise and that we didn't spend the night), but she didn't ask any questions. She basically just said that she'd tell the manager. It's been 5 hours with no call back or anything. I'm not looking for a refund, but something that would make me want to give them a second chance (even for the restaurant!)
(1)George D.
Last night was our 5th visit for dinner in the last 2 years at this restaurant. The previous four visits were all very good--both service and food quality But not last night. Everything was going fine until I received my entree a grilled pork chop. I tried to cut it with a table knife to no avail. I had to hail another server to please bring me a steak knife. A few minutes later our server came by and asked if everything was OK. I had just succeeded,after much effort, in cutting off an edge piece which was tough and very dry. I told her if the inner part was as tough and dry I did not want it. By the way, it was not cheap--I think close to $28 so I anticipated something spectacular. The inner section was just as dry and almost as tough so I motioned our server that it was not acceptable. She said she would sent a manager to our table. He came a few minutes later and it seemed like he was more interested in debating the issue with me rather than apologizing. He said more than once I was the first person who ever complained about this entree. Finally, he did offer to take it off our bill, and I did order another fish entree. But I was still so upset that I hardly ate any of it. Neither he nor our waitress ever said they were sorry. We will not be going back
(1)Britney C.
A simple quaint inn, not too stylish but a nice place still. The restaurant is designed very well with large wooden pillars and a solid stone accent background on some of the walls in certain rooms. The dinner here was very amazing, the Mediterranean salad was so full of flavor and freshness with 9 different toppings so crisp and light. The dressing was great along with the lettuce that they grow hydroponically. It was topped with orzo, cucumber, squash, feta cheese and zucchini. We went here for dinner one night and lunch the next day. Our livingsocial deal included 1 night stay for $108 and a $50 dining credit. So since we bought 2 nights we had $100 to spend on food. The prices here were decent for dinner but we had to order extra food for lunch. For dinner I ordered Mussels, a small Medi salad and the mac n cheese with a lobster cream sauce. Hubby ordered a beef tenderloin and crabcake dinner with a side of sauteed mushrooms. I'm not really into beef but the tenderloin was very mushy, is that normal? The crab cake was great with awesome seasoning. So I mentioned how great the salad was but the mac n cheese and mussels were a little short of the mark. The mussels were perfectly cooked but the wine sauce lacked that robust garlic flavor and could have used a little more salt. The mac n cheese was very upsetting because it wasn't as cheesy as I wanted to it be. I tasted too much noodle and not enough cheese. It was topped with some kind of crumbly topping that added some flavor but it didn't do enough justice. We ended up only taking a few bites and boxing the rest. I cooked it later in a kitchen we had at the next place we stayed. Made it special adding some extra milk and cheese for flavor. It was a lot better then. Lunch on the other hand was fantastic. Big compliments to the chef. I ordered the large Mediterranean salad....again....and a BBQ pulled pork sandwich (extra BBQ) as well as a side of egg salad. The hubby ordered a balsamic salad and some seared tilapia. My sandwich was perfectly toasted on warm ciabatta bread and the pulled pork was shredded very nicely with enough sauce. The sandwich came with a side of fries which were perfectly crispy and the egg salad was creamy but not overly eggy. I loved it!! The hubby loved his balsamic salad so sweet and crispy. I loved the cherry tomatoes some of the best and freshest I've tasted. The tilapia was small but had great flavor and the rice that came with it was good but nothing amazing. Our waitress was great and the service was quick and courteous. So the room we stayed in was a nice modern room. It came with a kitchenette, no stove, but it did have a mini fridge, microwave, sink and a coffee maker. The fridge was perfect for storing our beers and left over food. Plus we picked up a few snacks on the way down. The bathroom had a jacuzzi tub/shower and had a large mirror about 6x6 ft large. Only downside is that it only had one sink but lots of countertop space. It almost seamed a waste to have all that countertop space but most of it was not needed. The large king size bed was very plush and soft with extra pillows. We had a large closet, long dresser, dining table with two chairs and 2 sofa chairs that sat directly in front of the fire place. It was very nice and cozy having the fireplace on while watching Tv. Only down side to this room is that it had no DVD player and the cable wasn't in HD or in too clear shape so we bought a DVD player and hooked it up. All in all our stay here was very nice. I only wish the walls between the floors was thicker because the couple above would play music extremely loud for like an hour every night and when they checked out @ 7am, it took them 40 minutes to pack up before all the noise stopped. I seem to have this problem everywhere I go. I will definitely come back here even if it's just to dine.
(4)Justin K.
Went here while on business trip to Cleveland. The drive over was worth it. Really quaint place with ski lodge vibe, cozy, wooded and great food. Got the catch of the day and even a lobster quesadilla. Wish the beer menu was a bit stronger, but it's probably more of a wine place anyway. Definitely recommend it.
(4)Donna W.
Dinner tonight with a few girlfriends. My first time here. Excellent! I ordered off the small plates menu, marinated flank steak, wasabi potatoes and asparagus. I will be bringing my husband here in the near future. The dining room is very cozy. Very nice place.
(5)Jeffrey G.
still great food and service, but they must loose the non-dimable cfl bulbs over the booths asap. horrible for the atmosphere.
(3)Lori V.
Brett and I love this restaurant. Always good food, special events are the best and atmosphere is fun!
(5)Mom J.
Anytime of year, this is my favorite place to dine in Chardon. The homey atmosphere and welcoming wait staff make dining a wonderful experience. Owner, Eric, could not make guests feel more welcome. Seasonal items are always a treat. Only recommendation would be to keep the summertime terrace music volume lower. No amplifiers needed!
(5)Ian M.
Great restaurant for the area. Food was very good and the service and staff was even better. I highly recommend this place.
(4)Lizzie A.
Easily the best restaurant in Geauga County. I don't give it five stars because that is reserved for places like Cut and Spago and such, but that doesn't mean I find this less enjoyable. The food is very good and the seasonal cocktails are fun (and yummy!). The atmosphere is warm and rustic with a cozy fireplace. The cedar plank salmon is muy delicioso and the butternut squash with maple syrup butter is to die for (and you will, if you try to take a bite of mine!). Prices don't seem high at all to me, but I live in LA where you can run up a tab of $300 for two people without much effort :)
(4)Wayne K.
There were several pieces of RAW bacon in my fried green tomato salad. When I sent it back, the response was that I just got a fatty piece of bacon. There was nothing wrong. Uncooked bacon is wrong in my book. Pretentious and overpriced. Bland at best.
(2)Dan N.
I saw lots of good reviews here on Yelp and decided to try it out for my Mom's BD party. My first observation upon arrival was that of no other cars in the parking lot. Never a good sign. We were seated promptly and found the surroundings cozy and warm. Waitress was ok, not overly friendly, but ok. There were seven of us and we started out with drinks. Seemed to take a while to get them, but that was ok as we were in no hurry. My wife's margarita was wonderful and it seemed everyone was ok with their drink order. We ordered two appetizers, the crab and artichoke dip and vegetable bruschetta. Neither my wife or I could taste any flavor in the dip, and the bruschetta was pretty and had a sweet flavor. On that one, it was just not my style. We ordered various entrees, and at prices that vary from 20 to 30 bucks one would expect outstanding food and that is not what we received. Several of the steak dishes were tough or overcooked. My twice baked potato with a lobster sauce was very light on flavor. Seemed no one at our table was impressed with their dishes and mostly were disappointed, especially considering the prices. It's not a place I would return to, nor recommend to anyone.
(2)Greg K.
This was our first visit to Bass Lake Inn in Chardon - sister restaurant to Gamekeeper's Tavern in Chagrin Falls; a restaurant we frequent. It was a Tuesday night on which Valentine's Day fell and the place was crowded - parking lot absolutely packed, all tables and bar occupied, and a line waiting to get in. Good thing I made reservations about 2 weeks prior! I enjoyed their Surf & Turf - one of their Valentine's Day dinner specials. It was absolutely exquisite because days, even weeks later I'm still raving about it! I've never had Surf & Turf like this - the lobster was not served whole-tail, rather already cut up into pieces. When it arrived at the table I thought two things: "cheapskates!" and "uh oh, this is gonna be dry!" Boy was I wrong! The lobster was cooked perfectly - tender, juicy, and absolutely full of flavor. I don't know what they sauteed the lobster chunks in but it was truly delicious! Not chewy, not drenched in drippy butter... perfect! And the beef filet was full of flavor, too! 5-stars from me! Unfortunately, my wife didn't care too much for her walleye dinner. She said it wasn't horrible but it didn't leave a lasting impression. In fact she doesn't want to come back to Bass Lake Inn because of her meal which is a shame because I loved my dinner! If I had any complaints about tonight's meal it would be that the dessert. We had their Red Velvet Cake - one of my favorites and another Valentine's Day special - but found it dry/overbaked. (Velvet Cake should never be crumbly!) Also, the portions overall seem to be just a tad undersized for the money. The decor is very country tavern themed and there is a cozy, cabin feel even though the restaurant itself is quite huge. I loved the old timber ceiling beams, the fireplace mantle, and the warm and rustic decor. All in all, however, I found Bass Lake Inn to be a delicious dinner experience and would give it 5-stars (even with the overdone cake and the smaller portion size for the money spent)! Lose a star for disappointing my wife, however. TIP: On a cold day, restaurant seems to have some hot & cold spots. I suggest staying away from sitting next to the windows (we saw one couple complain and move). And unless you are perpetually cold, stay away from the fireplace (all we were missing was the spit!).
(4)Ashley L.
Definitely try to go in the summer months to take advantage of the beautiful patio. I've only gotten the southwest chicken salad, but I love it so much I can't see myself wanting to try anythine else. The cilantro and corn relish give this a great flavor, I get it without the cheese as I don't need the unnecessary calories when the salad has such a good flavor without it! Servers are friendly, it can get crowded though but it's understandable. Fast service, enough so that my co-workers and I can go for lunch and not rush. Their portions are a good size for the price, too.
(3)Dale C.
We met friends there last friday evening. I have never seen so many people there. The parking lot was so full we had to park on the grass next door. Just as we thought, the patio was a 90 minute wait because it was a perfect evening to sit outdoors. We chose to go inside and wait at the bar until a table was ready. It took less than 5 minutes and we were seated. we were amazed. Although our drinks were a little slow in coming we can't fault our waitress because the place was so busy. We have eaten here many times and the food is consistently excellent, that is why we took the chance it may be a long wait. We were not disapointed. I had the filet mignon and I almost could cut it with a fork. Everyone else ordered the halibut special and they all raved how good it was. This is the place in the area to go if you want to be sure that your meal is going to be outstanding!
(4)Liz R.
Bass Lake Tavern is one of my favorite restaurants. Just went there for lunch today and had my favorite dish, horseradish crusted salmon. Yum! It is served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. The soup of the day was ham and cabbage soup with a cream base. It was out of this world, and the home made bread that they serve with all meals was perfect for dipping. The servers at Bass Lake have always been so friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere at this restaurant. The food is consistently exceptional. Perfect for a special occasion, especially when the weather is good and you can enjoy the outdoor patio.
(5)L R.
Bass Lake Tavern was selected by my boyfriend, and it ended up being my favorite dining experience of the year. I enjoyed the lodge/ cabin decor, there was not a long wait on a Friday night, and it was unique and interesting compared to predictable chain restaurants. We had a great server, and the menu offered several things I would have liked to try. Dinner entrees were about $18-$24. My meal was very good; better than I expected. They serve fresh baked bread with dinner, and that was amazing as well. I ordered the Seared Beef Tenderloin "Oscar" (fresh asparagus, lump crabmeat & bearnaise sauce, cabernet demi glace & crisp potato croquette for $18.95). I loved it! I am looking forward to returning here again! Update (6/23/12): Went back again with my now fiance, and we had another 5 star experience. We chose to sit on the patio, and had perfect weather. It's beautiful outside and that alone would be worth coming back. I was weak and went for the same meal which sounded soooo good again, but my fiance tried something new and that was the "Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon with corn, chile & fresh dill relish; roasted butternut squash with maple pecan butter 22.95." He says: "The salmon was extremely tasty and the smokey cedar flavor permeated it nicely." I tasted it as well, and decided I have never had wood smoked fish ever taste so good! Loved it, and will be back again!
(5)Ashley B.
We had a great romantic anniversary dinner. It was a great atmosphere and perfect for a special occasion. It was the most moist turkey that I have ever had!
(5)Jarod P.
After going back again and again, I have to say that every time I go to BLT I am satisfied. Big fan and worth the update to 4 stars. The kitchen is consistently putting out some great food now and a happy to have this place in Chardon.
(4)Jillian N.
Fine dining meets casual little rustic restaurant. What an interesting place. When my family and I got there this weekend, there were a bunch of people at the bar, decorated to the max with deer heads, but no one in the dining room. The waitress excitedly welcomed us and told us she'd have to turn on the lights. Sure it was early (4:30pm) but that struck me as kind of odd. She let us pick whatever table we wanted, and casually threw a few napkin-wrapped silverware sets into the center of the table, and passed out some appetizer plates roughly where the seats were. While she did that, I admired the fireplace in the center of the room, while frowning at the stuffed squirrels hanging out on the mantle (the squirrel is my sorority mascot). The menu was totally drool-worthy though, and most meals were $20 or more - I felt that the menu did not match the place. The food was absolutely awesome though. I got a big salmon fillet atop a cedar plank (literally on a piece of cooked wood) along with some interesting corn chili relish and a giant butternut squash with pecan maple butter. It was to die for.
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