What a gorgeous lodge! We ate in the dining room, which I highly recommend for a special occasion. The food and service were exceptional
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tartare
Brittney Hertz
This was our first time at this restaurant and the service was OUTSTANDING! We had Britt M (had to look at the receipt to remember her name) she was very kind and even when we had a complication with my meal she stepped up to make sure it was handled and went above and beyond our expectations. We appreciate both our server and the hostess this evening, she was also very helpful and kind regarding our issues! Definitely will be back next time we’re in the area even if my food had some issues. As former servers we know things happen but excellent service can almost make up for the food 100% of the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Laundries Hanging
Solid appetizers. Entree’s were delicious and cooked to order. Wine was good and the right temperature. Kelly was a great server and we look forward to requesting her next time we eat here.Corkage fee was a little aggressive, but whatever. Will be back.
We went last night and the most amazing meal! We were greated immediately by the hostess, seated and our waitress was wonderful. They mixed up a great cocktail by combining two different ones. The mushrooms for appetizer were the best ever! The creamy marsala on the new York strip...delicious! The king crab was buttery goodness. The prime rib end cap done perfectly. Silky smooth creme brulee. The gingerbread dessert, recommended by the waitress was warm and comforting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New York
Looking To Get Lost
Highly recommended by locals. This place has a very unassuming entrance and frankly strange walk around the bar to the dining area. It definitely doesn't exude the experience or food that we received here. Very attentive and polite staff. Delicious food from the tuna tartare and escargot to the ribs, saltemboca and Prime rib. I feel like for the price and level of dining experience this place is unique. Maybe a little off-putting volume and atmosphere, especially seated near the bar. But otherwise highly recommend for high quality food and service. Would visit again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Escargot
jolie fish
This is one of my favorite places in the entire valley. Food is excellent. Staff is great. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Logan W.
Excellent staff very well mannered. Food was also fantastic. Will definitely be going back.
Holly D.
Superb food! The steak was like butter. The vegetable sides were to die for. Smoked trout appetizer was delicious. My husband's steak was amazing as well. A+!!
Deanna
Charming restaurant with exceptional desserts! The only downside was the slow service and chilly dining area. I ordered the vegetable napoleon without dairy and it was a perfect vegan entree.
I just absolutely LoVe this place!! I’ve never explored a more well-rounded restaurant than WF Lake Restaurant, whether it’s summer or the crisp winter -their menu is always sensational! I’ve passed through a few times this year & the food is amazing. The waitstaff is so professional and friendly. What makes this place special is that they pride themselves on remembering their guests! I also appreciate their diverse ambience, you can dress up or arrive in ski gear..either way they’re very welcoming. Deeply advise you to try all they have to offer and a huge THANK YOU to the whole staff who bring out their best at every opportunity!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Salmon over Spinach, Tuna Tartare
Fred Reiutz
I was so excited for Whitefishake Restaurant to reopen. This is the best place for steak in Whitefish. Treat yourself and enjoy some of the best food, drinks and service in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Mussels
Glenn Taylor
Our large party (9) was seated in a quaint alcove that served us perfectly. Our server was knowledgable and seemed to anticipate our every need. And the food was incredible. We started with the calamari, escargot, and brushcetta. All were perfectly prepared! For our main course, we had prime rib, filet mignon wrapped in bacon, the salmon and several other entrees from their diverse menu. They even had a good set of options for children. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Escargot, Huckleberry Cheesecake, Grilled Salmon over Spinach
Sarah Lehman
The food was incredible and our server was super nice. However, we went there for a nice, romantic, quiet dinner for my husband’s birthday and what we experienced was far from that. There was a company Christmas party for a bank going on and when we were first sat down, we noticed how loud some of the people were. Sadly it just got progressively worse. It distracted us during our dinner and interfered with us having conversation, but still wasn’t too big of a deal until the night went on, and the drinks were evidently flowing for the group, and they became louder and louder. The noise level became obnoxious, and most tables were staring at that group. I couldn’t believe that this was acceptable at such an upscale restaurant. When we got to the point where we were ready to box up our food and think about dessert, we finally (kindly) mentioned to our server that the noise from that group was ruining our experience and she offered to move us. We took her up on that and moved a couple tables over which helped a tad bit but, again, they kept drinking and kept getting louder. Overall, the food was great and our server was helpful, but had we known that’s what it would be like there we would have never gone. It was definitely not the environment for that type of behavior. It ruined everybody else’s dinner experience that night. We are a younger couple and can have fun with the best of them but this was just a disappointing experience.
What a gorgeous lodge! We ate in the dining room, which I highly recommend for a special occasion. The food and service were exceptional
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tartare
This was our first time at this restaurant and the service was OUTSTANDING! We had Britt M (had to look at the receipt to remember her name) she was very kind and even when we had a complication with my meal she stepped up to make sure it was handled and went above and beyond our expectations. We appreciate both our server and the hostess this evening, she was also very helpful and kind regarding our issues! Definitely will be back next time we’re in the area even if my food had some issues. As former servers we know things happen but excellent service can almost make up for the food 100% of the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Solid appetizers. Entree’s were delicious and cooked to order. Wine was good and the right temperature. Kelly was a great server and we look forward to requesting her next time we eat here.Corkage fee was a little aggressive, but whatever. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely restaurant. Friendly service. Delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went last night and the most amazing meal! We were greated immediately by the hostess, seated and our waitress was wonderful. They mixed up a great cocktail by combining two different ones. The mushrooms for appetizer were the best ever! The creamy marsala on the new York strip...delicious! The king crab was buttery goodness. The prime rib end cap done perfectly. Silky smooth creme brulee. The gingerbread dessert, recommended by the waitress was warm and comforting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New York
Highly recommended by locals. This place has a very unassuming entrance and frankly strange walk around the bar to the dining area. It definitely doesn't exude the experience or food that we received here. Very attentive and polite staff. Delicious food from the tuna tartare and escargot to the ribs, saltemboca and Prime rib. I feel like for the price and level of dining experience this place is unique. Maybe a little off-putting volume and atmosphere, especially seated near the bar. But otherwise highly recommend for high quality food and service. Would visit again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Escargot
This is one of my favorite places in the entire valley. Food is excellent. Staff is great. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent staff very well mannered. Food was also fantastic. Will definitely be going back.
Superb food! The steak was like butter. The vegetable sides were to die for. Smoked trout appetizer was delicious. My husband's steak was amazing as well. A+!!
Charming restaurant with exceptional desserts! The only downside was the slow service and chilly dining area. I ordered the vegetable napoleon without dairy and it was a perfect vegan entree.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
The best restaurant in town. Steaks are S tier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Mussels, Tuna Tartare
I just absolutely LoVe this place!! I’ve never explored a more well-rounded restaurant than WF Lake Restaurant, whether it’s summer or the crisp winter -their menu is always sensational! I’ve passed through a few times this year & the food is amazing. The waitstaff is so professional and friendly. What makes this place special is that they pride themselves on remembering their guests! I also appreciate their diverse ambience, you can dress up or arrive in ski gear..either way they’re very welcoming. Deeply advise you to try all they have to offer and a huge THANK YOU to the whole staff who bring out their best at every opportunity!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Salmon over Spinach, Tuna Tartare
I was so excited for Whitefishake Restaurant to reopen. This is the best place for steak in Whitefish. Treat yourself and enjoy some of the best food, drinks and service in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Mussels
Our large party (9) was seated in a quaint alcove that served us perfectly. Our server was knowledgable and seemed to anticipate our every need. And the food was incredible. We started with the calamari, escargot, and brushcetta. All were perfectly prepared! For our main course, we had prime rib, filet mignon wrapped in bacon, the salmon and several other entrees from their diverse menu. They even had a good set of options for children. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Escargot, Huckleberry Cheesecake, Grilled Salmon over Spinach
The food was incredible and our server was super nice. However, we went there for a nice, romantic, quiet dinner for my husband’s birthday and what we experienced was far from that. There was a company Christmas party for a bank going on and when we were first sat down, we noticed how loud some of the people were. Sadly it just got progressively worse. It distracted us during our dinner and interfered with us having conversation, but still wasn’t too big of a deal until the night went on, and the drinks were evidently flowing for the group, and they became louder and louder. The noise level became obnoxious, and most tables were staring at that group. I couldn’t believe that this was acceptable at such an upscale restaurant. When we got to the point where we were ready to box up our food and think about dessert, we finally (kindly) mentioned to our server that the noise from that group was ruining our experience and she offered to move us. We took her up on that and moved a couple tables over which helped a tad bit but, again, they kept drinking and kept getting louder. Overall, the food was great and our server was helpful, but had we known that’s what it would be like there we would have never gone. It was definitely not the environment for that type of behavior. It ruined everybody else’s dinner experience that night. We are a younger couple and can have fun with the best of them but this was just a disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Mussels, Salmon Fillet