Fairview Lake Cafe
250 Rt 390, Tafton, PA, 18464
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Address :
250 Rt 390
Tafton, PA, 18464 - Phone (570) 390-4949
- Website https://www.fairviewlakecafe.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :12:00 pm - 4:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Ellen D.
I have to say that this is one of my favorite places in the Wallenpaupack area. We have been here only 3 times over the past year but all 3 times food and service has been on point!! The wait staff has always been very pleasant and the Food - OMG what i can say - OUT OF THIS WORLD DELISH!!!!! this time around I tried the Spicy Pasta and my husband order the lamb chops. Both dishes were cooked to perfection. Cant wait to come back yet again!!
(5)Steven V.
This is our go to place. The food is always delicious and the service is exceptional. The menu changes with the seasons. We have been there many times and it is always a great experience. Highly recommend!!
(5)Joan C.
This is in reference to Roland H's review and your subsequent reply. I happened to be one of the individuals at the table this past Sunday night. First of all, nobody said anything nasty to the busgirl. She snipped back once we requested the two grilled caesar salads to be split 3 ways. If it was impossible to be done, the waitress (not the busgirl) should have addressed it in the beginning. Yes, my friend did throw a little tantrum. All he said was that he was angry with the way the busgirl spoke to him. She was out of order. NO KNIFE WAS THROWN.In fact nothing was thrown. We don't know where Bonnie P got that from. As for the owner/manager, there was no reason for her to reprimand us in the fashion she did. We are mature adults and nobody is going to speak to us in that manner. In addition, my friend and I were there twice. There was no confrontation the first time, so I think Yelp needs to hear a third side to this story. The owner should have come to the table to rectify the situation, not to add to the situation. But of course we know it was her daughter who was the busgirl, so it became personal and that's unacceptable. Bonnie should know better from her experience. All dining experiences should be wonderful. From the minute you walk in to the minute you leave. In conclusion, the owner/manager should have listened to the two sides of the story but instead chose to side with the staff. Sorry Bonnie, you're wrong. Continue to treat your customers in that manner and you will have no customers. Warmest Regards, Joan
(1)Liz B.
I cannot understand for the life of me, why Fairview only has 3 1/2 stars. If you'd like the sweetened condensed version of my review, here: Fairview is beautiful, their staff is always friendly and their food is delicious. If you'd like a more detailed version of this culinary adventure, continue on... I've found it extremely hard to get a good meal in this neck of the woods... Fairview is one of the very few places that always hits the spot. The decor is stunning (unless you're a diehard PETA alum... There are deceased animal heads all over the walls.). I have been here twice so far but my boss visits Fairview frequently and is always pleased. Our waitress is very attentive but not to the point of annoyance. She's as friendly as can be, just like every other staff member I've encountered. The food... THE FOOD... Well, it's tasty! I've never been disappointed with the menu. The chef uses fresh and unique ingredients. And my God, DO NOT leave there without trying the chocolate torte. I've only been there around lunch time, but from what I see the prices are quite reasonable! If you're looking for the dollar menu, move along.. If you're looking for a fine dining establishment that won't break your bank, Fairview. Okay, I think I covered everything.. Chocolate torte, ambiance, chocolate torte, the friendly staff, chocolate torte, the menu, chocolate torte, the prices... Oh, and I can't forget to mention the chocolate torte. You're welcome. I'd definitely recommend Fairview... In fact I do. I even asked to have my bridal shower here... (But my bridesmaids are stingy.) Anyway, go there.
(5)Charlotte L.
Absolutely delicious!! We had the berry tea and strip steak and would highly recommend. The food was excellent and the staff were so kind and courteous. I felt very welcomed. It's byob, so bring your own wine/beer (recommend wine given the ambience) and for a $2 service charge per person, they will open and set it on ice - very nice!!
(5)Andre S.
Closed permanently as of Sept 12. Will miss this place terribly. Just ate here a couple weeks ago and had no indication it was going out of business. What delicious food and great ambiance...
(5)Roland H.
The reviews of this restaurant certainly run the gamut from one star to five stars which clearly says something. My friends and I went here for dinner this past Sunday night. As for the food, I can't even give it a fair critique. Reason: WE WALKED OUT!!! Yes, for the first time in our collective, culinary experiences we (we were a table of 3) left right after the salad was served. Allow me to explain. We ordered two grilled caesar salads with a simple request: we wanted the two salads split 3 ways for us. The busgirl came out with two plates. The fact that the salad wasn't split means one of two things. Either the server forgot to notify the kitchen, or the kitchen refused to do it. If the latter was the case, then the server should have informed us of that. So when the busgirl came out with the two salads, the gentleman in my party alerted her that was not what we had requested. She responded quickly that "It's hard for the kitchen do that." He replied "No it isn't." Needless to say, she came out with a third plate for us to divvy it up ourselves, which was certainly not a problem. The server soon followed, my friend notified her about the comment the busgirl had made, and expressed he was dissatisfied. Seconds later, as we were splitting our salad, a woman came out (we're guessing the owner? She did not state who she was) and opened with this remark: "I will NOT have you talk to my staff that way." She asked if we had requested that the salad be split 3 ways to which my friend said yes. My friend also mentioned that all three of us work in the hospitality industry. She replied "Well then you should know not to make your complaint to a busgirl and to the server instead! A busgirl which happens to be my daughter!" Another person tried to explain that we weren't rude to her daughter but she was too fired up to hear what my friends were saying. She finished by repeating that we could not talk to her staff that way. At that point we had all had enough of being reprimanded, so we grabbed the wine we had brought with us and walked out. We were all shocked that this woman didn't attempt at all to resolve the problem, but instead chose to add fuel to the fire. Are you kidding me?! What ever happened to "the customer is always right"??? Also, what does it matter if the busgirl is her daughter? At that point the owner/manager went from business to personal and that is a no no. I'm assuming after visiting the website and reading other Yelp reviews that the woman who approached us was Bonnie Percevault. With as much experience as her resume states (courtesy of their website) I am surprised to have witnessed this kind of unprofessional and unacceptable behavior. If the busgirl (her daughter) hadn't made her remark or the owner/manager worked to resolve the problem there would not have been an issue at all. So once again, I cannot comment on the food (other than their rolls which were quite delicious). I'm giving one star since the service was horrendous as my story clearly shows. Im not surprised to have read other one star reviews that made reference to bad attitude and snarky service. One of my friends has a timeshare near by and has vowed never to return.
(1)Mountain Chick T.
The building is beautiful and the food is typically very good. Unfortunately I got a bad meal on my last visit and the way it was handled turned me off and I won't be returning. I can deal with a bad meal if it is handled correctly but if service is defensive and rude I'm done. It appears other diners (and a few employees) have had similar experiences with attitude and lack of service here.
(1)Andrea B.
One of my new favorite places! I live 30 minutes away and will make the drive any day of the week, food is outstanding, service is friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to get back there again and try the summer menu!
(5)Johnny I.
AVOID Fairview Cafe! Sadly, this place runs in hot & cold extremes. Last night the pendulum swung back towards bad, and eclipsed brutal! Because the area lacks decent dining choices we have given Fairview countless chances. From hosting my Daughter's Confirmation there for family & friends, to multiple brunches, lunches, and dinners... suffice to say we've spent some time & money there. Last night was just too ridiculous to aptly describe... from the aloof snarky waitress (who made sure she told us she "went to restaurant management school in Philly") to the undercooked chicken that later returned from the kitchen in dried-out cubes (seriously) to the owner Linda drinking with guests at the adjacent table, oblivious to our obvious disquiet, etc., etc... I have written positive reviews & tips for Fairview over the past few years, but always bit my tongue after experiences much like the one we had yet again last night. Now that poor food & service has become the rule at Fairview (and not the exception), I took down my prior posts as I can no longer support this business in good conscience; they only receive 1-star here because Yelp won't allow a 0-star assessment. Again... this time the pendulum had swung too far for me to continue to ignore. Like Ben Franklin said about "insanity" (doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results)... Admittedly, a bit of "hopeful insanity" over the years on our part!! On the bright side, "The Delmonico Room" & "Bar Louis" at Hotel Fauchere (Milford) are NOT closing, "Dyberry Forks" (Honesdale) is promising, AND, "The Fork at Twin Lakes" (Shohola) is reopening soon!!
(1)daniel s.
We like coming to Fairview Lake Cafe during the winter to sit by the amazing fireplace in the middle of the lodge style room furnished with an impressive taxidermy collection. The food is above average and served by a very friendly and enthusiastic staff. The exterior of the building is also beautiful... Be sure to add this place to your list of regular dining spots in the area.
(5)David F.
These people have a lot of attitude and could use a little bit of humility. We ate there two nights in a row by happenstance so we got the double treatment. Usually when you go to a restaurant, you place your order. But here THEY give you orders. For example: a) they have one salad dressing (champagne strawberry vinagerette) for the salad that's included with your entree - if you don't like that option, it's oil and vinegar or TOUGH LUCK. They have three other dressings for "dinner" salads but that's not offered for the small side salad they give you for "free" b) there's ONLY rice for the "starch' despite the fact that the menu states there is a potato option. if you don't like rice, TOUGH luck. c) there's only one vegetable option which happened to be asparagus. You don't like asparagus or can't eat it for some reason, like one of the people in our party, it's TOUGH luck. And they give you all this with a lot of edge and attitude. And the place isn't cheap. The main courses are in the mid-$20s. We're not talking about trying to re-arrange an early bird special or anything like that. This is the standard way they operate. We're not going back to this place and recommend that others skip it. Then maybe these owners will begin to get the idea that they're in the service business and we can take our dollars elsewhere. Trust me, it's no loss that we're not going back.
(1)Donna F.
Let's start with the beautiful architectural building with its 2 story fireplace in the center of the dining room. The stone and wood work is beautiful and makes the atmosphere warm and inviting. The food is fresh with unique dishes. Specials are always offered. The pumpkin soup was delish!! I also had the shrimp and fig salad. I we will be returning to try the dinner menu!!! AND IT'S BYOB.
(5)Alyssa P.
New owners this year. Completely restaurant not much general store. Still beautiful wrap around porch which I recommend eating on ! They open at noon and don't technically serve brunch. But they did have an omelet and one French toast entree on the menu. They also have tons of daily drag specials. We came for lunch / brunch. I had the mufelatta with salami, ham, provolone, olive salad on ciabatta roll. Served with delicious fries. It was perfect. Loved every bite. Quite a big size I only ate half. Bf got the French toast which was served with delicious sausage and home fries. Again a nice sized portion and very delicious. Served with fresh maple syrup . bf sister got the California wrap which she thoroughly enjoyed Desserts brownie sundae with fresh whip cream vanilla ice cream and caramel ganache. Very good although small portion. Sister got the pineapple bread pudding which was very tasty although light ob the pineapple. Its a BYOB with 2 dollar corkage fee. Live music Friday nights. Very friendly staff and great service UPDATE came back for dinner. Prices a bit steep especially for this area, but food again did not disappoint. I had the chicken delmonico with artichokes and mushrooms and it was delicious. Served with a whole grain rice. The boyfriend had the pork tenderloin with the raspberry sauce which he loved. All in all definitely recommend for brunch, lunch or dinner
(4)Barry N.
Fantastic brunch for Mothers Day. Classy decor with dark mahogany wood throughout with high ceilings and magnificent lodge like fireplace in the center. Started with their berry teas and lemonade. From French toast, omelettes, country sausage and bacon all cooked to perfection. Great service by the staff and compliments to the chef. All made for a great day. Highly recommended- will be back!
(5)Bob V.
Wow what an amazing find up in the woods, the owners are so friendly and the wait staff superb. I look forward to having dinner there on every visit to the lake. Located in a fabulous log building with a massive fireplace, the menu is fresh, healthy and totally tantalizing. Plus its BYOB, with small corkage fee!
(5)Beth B.
I've dined here 4 times in the past few months and enjoyed one luncheon. Love it! The fireplace room is welcoming & open. You don't feel jammed in like many places in the area. The food & service is top notch. Flourless chocolate torte is a great way to end your meal. My only complaint is there is no espresso but you can opt for a french press instead. It's also BYOB, which is always a welcomed treat.
(5)Bill S.
A beautiful building lodge style building is outdone by the fabulous food and friendly staff. Some of the most tasty food you will find in the Poconos, or anywhere else. All fresh and prepared by an Accomplished chef. My wife loves the dijon cream sauce on anything they make it with! His wife cares for the casual dining room with fine details: a wine aerator, sea-salt and black pepper in small bowls with tiny spoons, fresh flowers, candles, background music, fine linens, and servers who are fun and sociable. In the busy summer months call for reservations because the place gets packed and they fill up quick. This place puts other restaurants around the area to shame. If you are only in town for one night, this should be your choice.
(5)Samantha M.
Had another great meal at the Fairview again! Dined for lunch about two weeks ago and went back to try their dinner menu. Sat next to the wrap around stone fireplace, which was very cozy. The cafe is BYO, we brought a bottle of wine with us that the hostess served & chilled for us. Had the tuna bites as an appetizer & they were perfectly seared! Dinner came with a small salad with a delish dressing, I had the bourbon street chicken, with a salsa on top that tasted from sweet to a little spicy. my friend had the filet mignon special with fresh mushrooms. Cooked perfectly medium. We skipped dessert because we were so stuffed but had a cup of what seemed to be gourmet coffee, very smooth. Will definitely be back with friends.
(5)Karen L.
Beautiful setting. Sort of pompous attitude and menu. Costly for ordinary portions of fairly ordinary dishes. Duck was a special. Though ordered extra crispy it arrived soft and fatty. Sad to be saying this. This was our second time there and we wouldn't go back.
(2)Lisa W.
Nice place to grab a meal. Food is good and menu has a lot of options
(3)Karen K.
Sunday night prime ribs dinner for $12.95 is amazing....delicious! The atmosphere is great too.
(4)Andrew Z.
Rude!! My family and I had reservations from 5:30pm Saturday night. We arrive approximately ten minutes late because it was our first time going there and was unsure where it was. The place only had two other tables when we arrived. As we stood in the entrance waiting for our table, the hostess eventually greeted us. We told her we had reservations at 5:30, she looked at her book then said "Just to let you know we have a reservation at this table for 7:30". Now I don't know about you but that made us feel rushed. The place was dead and there was a dozen other tables in the establishment available. Personally who in the hospitality business treats guests like that. It didn't seem very welcoming. Lets get to the Food. For an appetizer I ordered the bake oysters. The hostess informed us that they're in season and fresh. When the oysters arrived mine were covered in melted cheese. As for someone that is a culinary student i've learned that cheese does not go with seafood. A bake dish should have breadcrumbs, bacon and scallions but not cheese. I had one that was hot and the others were warm but cool towards the bottom. It seems like they were made earlier and just ran under the broiler to warm them up before service. My cousins husband had "fresh shucked" oysters, from the taste the poor things were probably shucked yesterday. There was no salty taste (which is why people order them) and they were probably washed. The one good dish was my mothers escargot. That was pretty tasty. All the entries were sub-par. I had the lamb chop, ordered medium rare, more medium but i'll look past that but it's not difficult if you know what you're doing. My fathers NY Strip was a tough end cut that shouldn't of been served. While I don't remember what everyone had all I know that no one was raving about a particular dish. After dinner I asked to see the dessert menu, but they didn't have one in print, so I had to listen to the waitress list off eight dessert items in rapid fire. Personally I like to look at a menu and think about what I want and not have the waitress waiting for my response. I said i'll pass on the dessert but i'll have an espresso. Guess what. No espresso. Usually cafes equal espresso, not in this case. Cherry On Top We get the check, pay it and start to finish the rest of our wine. At around 7:20 another women, not the hostess, not our waitress, just some other girl that works there. She comes up to us and says " Is there anything else we can do for you this evening?". Uh no? Talk about the bum's rush. That was probably the hostess way of saying "hurry up and leave". There other five top wasn't even there yet and there were several other tables open. On the way out no one even said have a good night or any other pleasantries. When I started this review I gave it a two star rating, after reliving the experience I brought it down to a one. I will never go back to this place just because of the poor hospitality. If we were treated with respect I would probably give it another shot but not after the way that hostess treated us. Good Luck Fairview
(1)Kelley B.
Wow, what a great find, seemingly in the middle of nowhere! The seafood linguini was good, and my boyfriends salmon outstanding. Nice outdoor seating, nice music, although service seemed a bit slow. Its BYOB with a $2 pp corkage fee. Will def be back!
(4)Beatrice H.
We visited this beautiful restaurant with friends this month and really enjoyed the whole experience. The scallops appetizer was perfect. Had the summer salad with gorgonzola and pecans and chicken - again, perfect. Highly recommend!
(5)Scott S.
The newly renovated Fairview Deli now goes by the name Fairview Cafe. Located in the heart of Tafton, PA, the Fairview Cafe draws customers from across the area. They offer a wide variety of food, and the restaurant itself is quaint and comfortable. The main dining area features a massive stone fireplace, and the outdoor tables offer a scenic view of the surrounding woods. The surrounding residents and seasonal visitors are likely to find the Fairview Deli to be a great addition to the Tafton area.
(3)Joan C.
This is in reference to Roland H's review and your subsequent reply. I happened to be one of the individuals at the table this past Sunday night. First of all, nobody said anything nasty to the busgirl. She snipped back once we requested the two grilled caesar salads to be split 3 ways. If it was impossible to be done, the waitress (not the busgirl) should have addressed it in the beginning. Yes, my friend did throw a little tantrum. All he said was that he was angry with the way the busgirl spoke to him. She was out of order. NO KNIFE WAS THROWN.In fact nothing was thrown. We don't know where Bonnie P got that from. As for the owner/manager, there was no reason for her to reprimand us in the fashion she did. We are mature adults and nobody is going to speak to us in that manner. In addition, my friend and I were there twice. There was no confrontation the first time, so I think Yelp needs to hear a third side to this story. The owner should have come to the table to rectify the situation, not to add to the situation. But of course we know it was her daughter who was the busgirl, so it became personal and that's unacceptable. Bonnie should know better from her experience. All dining experiences should be wonderful. From the minute you walk in to the minute you leave. In conclusion, the owner/manager should have listened to the two sides of the story but instead chose to side with the staff. Sorry Bonnie, you're wrong. Continue to treat your customers in that manner and you will have no customers. Warmest Regards, Joan
(1)Donna F.
Let's start with the beautiful architectural building with its 2 story fireplace in the center of the dining room. The stone and wood work is beautiful and makes the atmosphere warm and inviting. The food is fresh with unique dishes. Specials are always offered. The pumpkin soup was delish!! I also had the shrimp and fig salad. I we will be returning to try the dinner menu!!! AND IT'S BYOB.
(5)daniel s.
We like coming to Fairview Lake Cafe during the winter to sit by the amazing fireplace in the middle of the lodge style room furnished with an impressive taxidermy collection. The food is above average and served by a very friendly and enthusiastic staff. The exterior of the building is also beautiful... Be sure to add this place to your list of regular dining spots in the area.
(5)Roland H.
The reviews of this restaurant certainly run the gamut from one star to five stars which clearly says something. My friends and I went here for dinner this past Sunday night. As for the food, I can't even give it a fair critique. Reason: WE WALKED OUT!!! Yes, for the first time in our collective, culinary experiences we (we were a table of 3) left right after the salad was served. Allow me to explain. We ordered two grilled caesar salads with a simple request: we wanted the two salads split 3 ways for us. The busgirl came out with two plates. The fact that the salad wasn't split means one of two things. Either the server forgot to notify the kitchen, or the kitchen refused to do it. If the latter was the case, then the server should have informed us of that. So when the busgirl came out with the two salads, the gentleman in my party alerted her that was not what we had requested. She responded quickly that "It's hard for the kitchen do that." He replied "No it isn't." Needless to say, she came out with a third plate for us to divvy it up ourselves, which was certainly not a problem. The server soon followed, my friend notified her about the comment the busgirl had made, and expressed he was dissatisfied. Seconds later, as we were splitting our salad, a woman came out (we're guessing the owner? She did not state who she was) and opened with this remark: "I will NOT have you talk to my staff that way." She asked if we had requested that the salad be split 3 ways to which my friend said yes. My friend also mentioned that all three of us work in the hospitality industry. She replied "Well then you should know not to make your complaint to a busgirl and to the server instead! A busgirl which happens to be my daughter!" Another person tried to explain that we weren't rude to her daughter but she was too fired up to hear what my friends were saying. She finished by repeating that we could not talk to her staff that way. At that point we had all had enough of being reprimanded, so we grabbed the wine we had brought with us and walked out. We were all shocked that this woman didn't attempt at all to resolve the problem, but instead chose to add fuel to the fire. Are you kidding me?! What ever happened to "the customer is always right"??? Also, what does it matter if the busgirl is her daughter? At that point the owner/manager went from business to personal and that is a no no. I'm assuming after visiting the website and reading other Yelp reviews that the woman who approached us was Bonnie Percevault. With as much experience as her resume states (courtesy of their website) I am surprised to have witnessed this kind of unprofessional and unacceptable behavior. If the busgirl (her daughter) hadn't made her remark or the owner/manager worked to resolve the problem there would not have been an issue at all. So once again, I cannot comment on the food (other than their rolls which were quite delicious). I'm giving one star since the service was horrendous as my story clearly shows. Im not surprised to have read other one star reviews that made reference to bad attitude and snarky service. One of my friends has a timeshare near by and has vowed never to return.
(1)Liz B.
I cannot understand for the life of me, why Fairview only has 3 1/2 stars. If you'd like the sweetened condensed version of my review, here: Fairview is beautiful, their staff is always friendly and their food is delicious. If you'd like a more detailed version of this culinary adventure, continue on... I've found it extremely hard to get a good meal in this neck of the woods... Fairview is one of the very few places that always hits the spot. The decor is stunning (unless you're a diehard PETA alum... There are deceased animal heads all over the walls.). I have been here twice so far but my boss visits Fairview frequently and is always pleased. Our waitress is very attentive but not to the point of annoyance. She's as friendly as can be, just like every other staff member I've encountered. The food... THE FOOD... Well, it's tasty! I've never been disappointed with the menu. The chef uses fresh and unique ingredients. And my God, DO NOT leave there without trying the chocolate torte. I've only been there around lunch time, but from what I see the prices are quite reasonable! If you're looking for the dollar menu, move along.. If you're looking for a fine dining establishment that won't break your bank, Fairview. Okay, I think I covered everything.. Chocolate torte, ambiance, chocolate torte, the friendly staff, chocolate torte, the menu, chocolate torte, the prices... Oh, and I can't forget to mention the chocolate torte. You're welcome. I'd definitely recommend Fairview... In fact I do. I even asked to have my bridal shower here... (But my bridesmaids are stingy.) Anyway, go there.
(5)Ellen D.
I have to say that this is one of my favorite places in the Wallenpaupack area. We have been here only 3 times over the past year but all 3 times food and service has been on point!! The wait staff has always been very pleasant and the Food - OMG what i can say - OUT OF THIS WORLD DELISH!!!!! this time around I tried the Spicy Pasta and my husband order the lamb chops. Both dishes were cooked to perfection. Cant wait to come back yet again!!
(5)Charlotte L.
Absolutely delicious!! We had the berry tea and strip steak and would highly recommend. The food was excellent and the staff were so kind and courteous. I felt very welcomed. It's byob, so bring your own wine/beer (recommend wine given the ambience) and for a $2 service charge per person, they will open and set it on ice - very nice!!
(5)Mountain Chick T.
The building is beautiful and the food is typically very good. Unfortunately I got a bad meal on my last visit and the way it was handled turned me off and I won't be returning. I can deal with a bad meal if it is handled correctly but if service is defensive and rude I'm done. It appears other diners (and a few employees) have had similar experiences with attitude and lack of service here.
(1)Steven V.
This is our go to place. The food is always delicious and the service is exceptional. The menu changes with the seasons. We have been there many times and it is always a great experience. Highly recommend!!
(5)Johnny I.
AVOID Fairview Cafe! Sadly, this place runs in hot & cold extremes. Last night the pendulum swung back towards bad, and eclipsed brutal! Because the area lacks decent dining choices we have given Fairview countless chances. From hosting my Daughter's Confirmation there for family & friends, to multiple brunches, lunches, and dinners... suffice to say we've spent some time & money there. Last night was just too ridiculous to aptly describe... from the aloof snarky waitress (who made sure she told us she "went to restaurant management school in Philly") to the undercooked chicken that later returned from the kitchen in dried-out cubes (seriously) to the owner Linda drinking with guests at the adjacent table, oblivious to our obvious disquiet, etc., etc... I have written positive reviews & tips for Fairview over the past few years, but always bit my tongue after experiences much like the one we had yet again last night. Now that poor food & service has become the rule at Fairview (and not the exception), I took down my prior posts as I can no longer support this business in good conscience; they only receive 1-star here because Yelp won't allow a 0-star assessment. Again... this time the pendulum had swung too far for me to continue to ignore. Like Ben Franklin said about "insanity" (doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results)... Admittedly, a bit of "hopeful insanity" over the years on our part!! On the bright side, "The Delmonico Room" & "Bar Louis" at Hotel Fauchere (Milford) are NOT closing, "Dyberry Forks" (Honesdale) is promising, AND, "The Fork at Twin Lakes" (Shohola) is reopening soon!!
(1)Andrea B.
One of my new favorite places! I live 30 minutes away and will make the drive any day of the week, food is outstanding, service is friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to get back there again and try the summer menu!
(5)David F.
These people have a lot of attitude and could use a little bit of humility. We ate there two nights in a row by happenstance so we got the double treatment. Usually when you go to a restaurant, you place your order. But here THEY give you orders. For example: a) they have one salad dressing (champagne strawberry vinagerette) for the salad that's included with your entree - if you don't like that option, it's oil and vinegar or TOUGH LUCK. They have three other dressings for "dinner" salads but that's not offered for the small side salad they give you for "free" b) there's ONLY rice for the "starch' despite the fact that the menu states there is a potato option. if you don't like rice, TOUGH luck. c) there's only one vegetable option which happened to be asparagus. You don't like asparagus or can't eat it for some reason, like one of the people in our party, it's TOUGH luck. And they give you all this with a lot of edge and attitude. And the place isn't cheap. The main courses are in the mid-$20s. We're not talking about trying to re-arrange an early bird special or anything like that. This is the standard way they operate. We're not going back to this place and recommend that others skip it. Then maybe these owners will begin to get the idea that they're in the service business and we can take our dollars elsewhere. Trust me, it's no loss that we're not going back.
(1)Alyssa P.
New owners this year. Completely restaurant not much general store. Still beautiful wrap around porch which I recommend eating on ! They open at noon and don't technically serve brunch. But they did have an omelet and one French toast entree on the menu. They also have tons of daily drag specials. We came for lunch / brunch. I had the mufelatta with salami, ham, provolone, olive salad on ciabatta roll. Served with delicious fries. It was perfect. Loved every bite. Quite a big size I only ate half. Bf got the French toast which was served with delicious sausage and home fries. Again a nice sized portion and very delicious. Served with fresh maple syrup . bf sister got the California wrap which she thoroughly enjoyed Desserts brownie sundae with fresh whip cream vanilla ice cream and caramel ganache. Very good although small portion. Sister got the pineapple bread pudding which was very tasty although light ob the pineapple. Its a BYOB with 2 dollar corkage fee. Live music Friday nights. Very friendly staff and great service UPDATE came back for dinner. Prices a bit steep especially for this area, but food again did not disappoint. I had the chicken delmonico with artichokes and mushrooms and it was delicious. Served with a whole grain rice. The boyfriend had the pork tenderloin with the raspberry sauce which he loved. All in all definitely recommend for brunch, lunch or dinner
(4)Barry N.
Fantastic brunch for Mothers Day. Classy decor with dark mahogany wood throughout with high ceilings and magnificent lodge like fireplace in the center. Started with their berry teas and lemonade. From French toast, omelettes, country sausage and bacon all cooked to perfection. Great service by the staff and compliments to the chef. All made for a great day. Highly recommended- will be back!
(5)Bob V.
Wow what an amazing find up in the woods, the owners are so friendly and the wait staff superb. I look forward to having dinner there on every visit to the lake. Located in a fabulous log building with a massive fireplace, the menu is fresh, healthy and totally tantalizing. Plus its BYOB, with small corkage fee!
(5)Beth B.
I've dined here 4 times in the past few months and enjoyed one luncheon. Love it! The fireplace room is welcoming & open. You don't feel jammed in like many places in the area. The food & service is top notch. Flourless chocolate torte is a great way to end your meal. My only complaint is there is no espresso but you can opt for a french press instead. It's also BYOB, which is always a welcomed treat.
(5)Bill S.
A beautiful building lodge style building is outdone by the fabulous food and friendly staff. Some of the most tasty food you will find in the Poconos, or anywhere else. All fresh and prepared by an Accomplished chef. My wife loves the dijon cream sauce on anything they make it with! His wife cares for the casual dining room with fine details: a wine aerator, sea-salt and black pepper in small bowls with tiny spoons, fresh flowers, candles, background music, fine linens, and servers who are fun and sociable. In the busy summer months call for reservations because the place gets packed and they fill up quick. This place puts other restaurants around the area to shame. If you are only in town for one night, this should be your choice.
(5)Samantha M.
Had another great meal at the Fairview again! Dined for lunch about two weeks ago and went back to try their dinner menu. Sat next to the wrap around stone fireplace, which was very cozy. The cafe is BYO, we brought a bottle of wine with us that the hostess served & chilled for us. Had the tuna bites as an appetizer & they were perfectly seared! Dinner came with a small salad with a delish dressing, I had the bourbon street chicken, with a salsa on top that tasted from sweet to a little spicy. my friend had the filet mignon special with fresh mushrooms. Cooked perfectly medium. We skipped dessert because we were so stuffed but had a cup of what seemed to be gourmet coffee, very smooth. Will definitely be back with friends.
(5)Karen L.
Beautiful setting. Sort of pompous attitude and menu. Costly for ordinary portions of fairly ordinary dishes. Duck was a special. Though ordered extra crispy it arrived soft and fatty. Sad to be saying this. This was our second time there and we wouldn't go back.
(2)Lisa W.
Nice place to grab a meal. Food is good and menu has a lot of options
(3)Karen K.
Sunday night prime ribs dinner for $12.95 is amazing....delicious! The atmosphere is great too.
(4)Scott S.
The newly renovated Fairview Deli now goes by the name Fairview Cafe. Located in the heart of Tafton, PA, the Fairview Cafe draws customers from across the area. They offer a wide variety of food, and the restaurant itself is quaint and comfortable. The main dining area features a massive stone fireplace, and the outdoor tables offer a scenic view of the surrounding woods. The surrounding residents and seasonal visitors are likely to find the Fairview Deli to be a great addition to the Tafton area.
(3)Andrew Z.
Rude!! My family and I had reservations from 5:30pm Saturday night. We arrive approximately ten minutes late because it was our first time going there and was unsure where it was. The place only had two other tables when we arrived. As we stood in the entrance waiting for our table, the hostess eventually greeted us. We told her we had reservations at 5:30, she looked at her book then said "Just to let you know we have a reservation at this table for 7:30". Now I don't know about you but that made us feel rushed. The place was dead and there was a dozen other tables in the establishment available. Personally who in the hospitality business treats guests like that. It didn't seem very welcoming. Lets get to the Food. For an appetizer I ordered the bake oysters. The hostess informed us that they're in season and fresh. When the oysters arrived mine were covered in melted cheese. As for someone that is a culinary student i've learned that cheese does not go with seafood. A bake dish should have breadcrumbs, bacon and scallions but not cheese. I had one that was hot and the others were warm but cool towards the bottom. It seems like they were made earlier and just ran under the broiler to warm them up before service. My cousins husband had "fresh shucked" oysters, from the taste the poor things were probably shucked yesterday. There was no salty taste (which is why people order them) and they were probably washed. The one good dish was my mothers escargot. That was pretty tasty. All the entries were sub-par. I had the lamb chop, ordered medium rare, more medium but i'll look past that but it's not difficult if you know what you're doing. My fathers NY Strip was a tough end cut that shouldn't of been served. While I don't remember what everyone had all I know that no one was raving about a particular dish. After dinner I asked to see the dessert menu, but they didn't have one in print, so I had to listen to the waitress list off eight dessert items in rapid fire. Personally I like to look at a menu and think about what I want and not have the waitress waiting for my response. I said i'll pass on the dessert but i'll have an espresso. Guess what. No espresso. Usually cafes equal espresso, not in this case. Cherry On Top We get the check, pay it and start to finish the rest of our wine. At around 7:20 another women, not the hostess, not our waitress, just some other girl that works there. She comes up to us and says " Is there anything else we can do for you this evening?". Uh no? Talk about the bum's rush. That was probably the hostess way of saying "hurry up and leave". There other five top wasn't even there yet and there were several other tables open. On the way out no one even said have a good night or any other pleasantries. When I started this review I gave it a two star rating, after reliving the experience I brought it down to a one. I will never go back to this place just because of the poor hospitality. If we were treated with respect I would probably give it another shot but not after the way that hostess treated us. Good Luck Fairview
(1)Kelley B.
Wow, what a great find, seemingly in the middle of nowhere! The seafood linguini was good, and my boyfriends salmon outstanding. Nice outdoor seating, nice music, although service seemed a bit slow. Its BYOB with a $2 pp corkage fee. Will def be back!
(4)Beatrice H.
We visited this beautiful restaurant with friends this month and really enjoyed the whole experience. The scallops appetizer was perfect. Had the summer salad with gorgonzola and pecans and chicken - again, perfect. Highly recommend!
(5)Andre S.
Closed permanently as of Sept 12. Will miss this place terribly. Just ate here a couple weeks ago and had no indication it was going out of business. What delicious food and great ambiance...
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