We could not have been happier with our stay at Springside Inn. Comfort, ambiance, amenities, staff…it’s a beautiful place. We met Sean, the owner, who is quite nice. I’m glad we made this choice and certainly will again.
Jo Dues
The restaurant is closed. We had the cold continental breakfast. Do not stay at this place because they do not care about you.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
docoffee
We were looking forward to a B and B type experience at this iconic Auburn spot. We understood their dining room had recently been closed and that they provided a continental breakfast that was included in the rate. We splurged and decided it would be a romantic night. When we checked in, the room was about 60 degrees and we noted there was no thermostat inside. Having stayed at other B and B places, we understood, and found the control in the hallway. We set the control to 70, went to dinner at the Apple Orchard place, and when we returned our room was chilly but not freezing, with the thermostat still set to 70. At some point in the night another person in the same hallway, at the other end, returned to their room and found it boiling hot. They turned the thermostat down so their room would be at a temperature to meet their needs, resulting in us waking in the middle of the night to mid 50 degree ice cold room. When we went down to breakfast nobody was available and we had to find the manager or owner in the kitchen. We explained about the temperature and he seemed to be surprised and as if it was beyond his control to do anything. We were left feeling dismissed and very disappointed that our needs were not important. After eating and packing, we tried to check out but once again, nobody was available. That's when we met the couple who had the room at the other end of the hall! We shared with them our freezing room story and they shared their boiling room experience. As we tried to check out, ringing the bell, waiting, ringing again, then going around the facility looking for anyone, we finally found someone in the kitchen to return the key, assuming the owner or manager was hiding. The thermostat problem was apparently not only well known, but had caused problems for the person who was in our room the night before! We cannot state strongly enough that this once beloved institution is broke. Do not stay here if you expect to be taken care of and have your stay be a positive one.
DanielC
Springside has a new chef and the food is delicious and well prepared with a great presentation. Wait staff has always been terrific. The Oak and Vine dining room has a beautiful fireplace and is very cozy.
Jason Stucker
I was surprised on how good the food actually was and the service was very attentive too!
FStop11
We stayed at the Springside Inn for President’s Day weekend, three rooms for ourselves and our two adult children. Our host - Sean Larrimore - was welcoming and very helpful. We have an electric car and Sean helped us out to use a nearby electric charger. Each room is unique and charming. We had a delicious dinner at their Oak & Vine restaurant with attentive service. Highly recommended.
Jon McKenzie
A restaurant with a classy atmosphere - Oak \\u0026 Vine serves good wine and provides excellent customer services. Our waitress was really nice.
BettyJ
Best dining experience!! The service, staff and seating in front of the fireplace made for a most enjoyable evening. The presentation of the food and the steaks.... Amazing!! We will be back for sure. Thank You !!
Anna F.
Probably one of the worst places I've ever been to, their service is absolutely terrible everything on their beer draft menu is not available and you wait about an hour to eat. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy and it's extremely over priced
JABB
The quality of the meat is questionable. We took our teams to a nice steak dinner and left dissapointed. Ribeye, Filet Mignon and New York strip steaks were awful. The quaity of all meat does not justify the price($40 to $50). Service was ok, one waitres bused, waited, and ran the table. We will never return.
We were invited to a wedding reception at the Springside Inn. Beautiful venue w nice grounds and well appointed public spaces. Catering was mediocre- at best. Salads brought to dining room on ols sheet trays vs serving trays. We had a filet and a chicken marsala. Filet was a perfect medium rare, but sauce had no flavor. And the chicken ( and the reason for a 3 rating) was still raw. Very pink center!
Susan B
Our last stop on a mini vacation and did not disappoint us! A delightful Inn with amazing rooms and a warm welcome from the owner. We wished the dining room had been open, however our visit was on Sunday when they are closed. Room was super spacious and comfortable. We appreciated the in-room coffee and continental breakfast. We also enjoyed our visit with the host. We will be sure to come again!
howards50
My wife and I stayed there one night, on a Saturday night, in room 21, which is a large room with a king size bed. However, the bathroom is very small and there is a small stand-up shower. All who work there are friendly and helpful. The hotel is 1/2 mile from Emerson Park on Lake Owasco, which has boat launches and benches. We saw people fishing there. The restaurant was closed that night as there was a wedding on the premises and it was in progress on the frontlawn when we checked in. Car were parked along side the driveway, but we were able to find a spot in the lot. With the wedding going on, there was contention for the use of the facility, e.g., the guests stood in the road, so getting out the driveway was difficult and it was crowded in the small entrance way when we checked in. The band was also loud, but they stopped playing at 11 PM and the noise in our room was not that bad. The Inn provides a self-serve continental breakfast and there were bagels, coffee, juice, yogurt, and hot and cold cereal. Since we asked for fruit, they made us a very nice fruit salad that had a variety of fruit in it, which was a very nice touch. There is free Wi-Fi, they use real keys, and provide soap and shampoo.
Suzanne Klink
My husband and I had dinner there last night. To say it was five stars is not quite enough. The service is wonderful, attentive, and professional. The food is delicious . We had the pork chop and the chicken. Both were delectable. One sign of a superior restaurant in our mind is when the chef will change a menu item for a patron. The chef did that for us. The chicken is generally served with jasmine rice and Bok choy. A great combo , however rice and Bok choy are not foods I can tolerate. I asked the waitress to ask for mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day to accompany the chicken. The chef complied to our delight.Our dessert was the flourless chocolate cake. It is served with pistachio ice cream and berries, it is to die for. We enjoyed our dinners on their lovely porch very much and look forward to many more visits. Recommend you all give it a try.
Scott M. Stevens
Awesome food, service, & surroundings! Kudos to all!
We could not have been happier with our stay at Springside Inn. Comfort, ambiance, amenities, staff…it’s a beautiful place. We met Sean, the owner, who is quite nice. I’m glad we made this choice and certainly will again.
The restaurant is closed. We had the cold continental breakfast. Do not stay at this place because they do not care about you.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
We were looking forward to a B and B type experience at this iconic Auburn spot. We understood their dining room had recently been closed and that they provided a continental breakfast that was included in the rate. We splurged and decided it would be a romantic night. When we checked in, the room was about 60 degrees and we noted there was no thermostat inside. Having stayed at other B and B places, we understood, and found the control in the hallway. We set the control to 70, went to dinner at the Apple Orchard place, and when we returned our room was chilly but not freezing, with the thermostat still set to 70. At some point in the night another person in the same hallway, at the other end, returned to their room and found it boiling hot. They turned the thermostat down so their room would be at a temperature to meet their needs, resulting in us waking in the middle of the night to mid 50 degree ice cold room. When we went down to breakfast nobody was available and we had to find the manager or owner in the kitchen. We explained about the temperature and he seemed to be surprised and as if it was beyond his control to do anything. We were left feeling dismissed and very disappointed that our needs were not important. After eating and packing, we tried to check out but once again, nobody was available. That's when we met the couple who had the room at the other end of the hall! We shared with them our freezing room story and they shared their boiling room experience. As we tried to check out, ringing the bell, waiting, ringing again, then going around the facility looking for anyone, we finally found someone in the kitchen to return the key, assuming the owner or manager was hiding. The thermostat problem was apparently not only well known, but had caused problems for the person who was in our room the night before! We cannot state strongly enough that this once beloved institution is broke. Do not stay here if you expect to be taken care of and have your stay be a positive one.
Springside has a new chef and the food is delicious and well prepared with a great presentation. Wait staff has always been terrific. The Oak and Vine dining room has a beautiful fireplace and is very cozy.
I was surprised on how good the food actually was and the service was very attentive too!
We stayed at the Springside Inn for President’s Day weekend, three rooms for ourselves and our two adult children. Our host - Sean Larrimore - was welcoming and very helpful. We have an electric car and Sean helped us out to use a nearby electric charger. Each room is unique and charming. We had a delicious dinner at their Oak & Vine restaurant with attentive service. Highly recommended.
A restaurant with a classy atmosphere - Oak \\u0026 Vine serves good wine and provides excellent customer services. Our waitress was really nice.
Best dining experience!! The service, staff and seating in front of the fireplace made for a most enjoyable evening. The presentation of the food and the steaks.... Amazing!! We will be back for sure. Thank You !!
Probably one of the worst places I've ever been to, their service is absolutely terrible everything on their beer draft menu is not available and you wait about an hour to eat. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy and it's extremely over priced
The quality of the meat is questionable. We took our teams to a nice steak dinner and left dissapointed. Ribeye, Filet Mignon and New York strip steaks were awful. The quaity of all meat does not justify the price($40 to $50). Service was ok, one waitres bused, waited, and ran the table. We will never return.
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We were invited to a wedding reception at the Springside Inn. Beautiful venue w nice grounds and well appointed public spaces. Catering was mediocre- at best. Salads brought to dining room on ols sheet trays vs serving trays. We had a filet and a chicken marsala. Filet was a perfect medium rare, but sauce had no flavor. And the chicken ( and the reason for a 3 rating) was still raw. Very pink center!
Our last stop on a mini vacation and did not disappoint us! A delightful Inn with amazing rooms and a warm welcome from the owner. We wished the dining room had been open, however our visit was on Sunday when they are closed. Room was super spacious and comfortable. We appreciated the in-room coffee and continental breakfast. We also enjoyed our visit with the host. We will be sure to come again!
My wife and I stayed there one night, on a Saturday night, in room 21, which is a large room with a king size bed. However, the bathroom is very small and there is a small stand-up shower. All who work there are friendly and helpful. The hotel is 1/2 mile from Emerson Park on Lake Owasco, which has boat launches and benches. We saw people fishing there. The restaurant was closed that night as there was a wedding on the premises and it was in progress on the frontlawn when we checked in. Car were parked along side the driveway, but we were able to find a spot in the lot. With the wedding going on, there was contention for the use of the facility, e.g., the guests stood in the road, so getting out the driveway was difficult and it was crowded in the small entrance way when we checked in. The band was also loud, but they stopped playing at 11 PM and the noise in our room was not that bad. The Inn provides a self-serve continental breakfast and there were bagels, coffee, juice, yogurt, and hot and cold cereal. Since we asked for fruit, they made us a very nice fruit salad that had a variety of fruit in it, which was a very nice touch. There is free Wi-Fi, they use real keys, and provide soap and shampoo.
My husband and I had dinner there last night. To say it was five stars is not quite enough. The service is wonderful, attentive, and professional. The food is delicious . We had the pork chop and the chicken. Both were delectable. One sign of a superior restaurant in our mind is when the chef will change a menu item for a patron. The chef did that for us. The chicken is generally served with jasmine rice and Bok choy. A great combo , however rice and Bok choy are not foods I can tolerate. I asked the waitress to ask for mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day to accompany the chicken. The chef complied to our delight.Our dessert was the flourless chocolate cake. It is served with pistachio ice cream and berries, it is to die for. We enjoyed our dinners on their lovely porch very much and look forward to many more visits. Recommend you all give it a try.
Awesome food, service, & surroundings! Kudos to all!