The Den at Nita Lake Lodge

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   Lisa

   Greater Boston11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Great food and service from beginning to end. Highly recommend this restaurant.
   

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   Kate

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   We love coming here for breakfast. It is a nice atmosphere and always delicious!
   

   The Den at Nita Lake LodgeResponded on 25 February 2025

   Thank you! We’re glad you enjoy it and hope to see you again soon!
   

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   emma

   Vancouver1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   super overpriced for what it is. the description of the food on the menu sounded amazing but both my partner and I were very underwhelmed with our dinner. I ordered the salmon and it was a very small piece with no sides so I was still hungry after. For what we were paying, I expected something a bit more substantial or at least much more flavourful. We went for a nice romantic dinner and the ambiance was not great and the decor was not very nice.
   

   The Den at Nita Lake LodgeResponded on 25 February 2025

   We're sorry you were disappointed. We strive for quality food and ambiance, and we appreciate your feedback. We'll share it with our team to improve. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
   

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   Costas VIP

   London3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

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

   The atmosphere and venue are great and so was the service. Unfortunatley the food was not. The duck had no seasoning, the steak had an awful sauce, the kids burgers were disgusting. It's a shame the food let it down. Otherwise it's a great place but they need to up their game especially given the pricing you expect it to be outstanding and it's below average.
   

   The Den at Nita Lake LodgeResponded on 25 February 2025

   We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and service but sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our team to improve.
   

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   Scott

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

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

   Our server was a young woman from Argentina- she bought us glasses of champagne to help celebrate our anniversary. She thought she was late with my coffee and baileys and didn’t charge me for it a very nice gesture! She was great and of course the dinner was excellent
   

   The Den at Nita Lake LodgeResponded on 19 February 2025

   Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that your server provided such thoughtful service and helped make your anniversary celebration even more special. It's wonderful to know that both the service and dinner exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your feedback!
   

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   nancy VIP

   Vancouver39 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Wonderful Valentines Day dinner at the Den. We had been a little worried about slow service, given prior reviews, but this was not the case. We had an attentive and friendly server who gave us a great wine recommendation, and each dish of our 4 course set menu was delicious. Would highly recommend this small restaurant.
   

   The Den at Nita Lake LodgeResponded on 19 February 2025

   Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoyed a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner with excellent service and a delicious meal. We appreciate your recommendation!
   

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   Chris

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Very busy night. Service was great but a little long between checking at times
   

   The Den at Nita Lake LodgeResponded on 19 February 2025

   Thank you for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed the service despite the wait.
   

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   Cameron

   Gold Coast3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 12 February 2025

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

   This had all the potential to be brilliant however at each turn it slightly missed the mark. The food parings and flavours just didn’t quite connect and the service wasn’t attentive. Ended up forgetting a drink towards the end of the meal so we left without the drink. All in all for the price, not worth it.
   

   The Den at Nita Lake LodgeResponded on 12 February 2025

   Thank you for your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We truly appreciate your insights on the food pairings and service, and we’ll be reviewing this with our team to improve. If you’re open to it, we’d love to make things right—please feel free to reach out so we can better understand how we can enhance your next visit.
   

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   Joseph

   Vancouver1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 11 February 2025

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

   I love this place. Great ambiance and love the style. Most importantly the food was great. A unique menu. You could tell by how clean the plates were we enjoyed the entire meal and all that was left we could only consume by licking. But service was shockingly bad. No excuse as there were only 3 tables and were staggered. The waitress never looked at us. Long periods of time and never taking a glance. Had no idea where she was. We ordered the bread at the start and 15 minutes later hadn’t arrived. I had to get up and order at the kitchen counter. No monitoring of drinks. Sour face. Had to find her to take an order. It seems she was Disappointed anyone was in the restaurant which meant she actually had to work. I am assuming the staff situation in so bad it’s tough to hire good wait staff…as well as hard to find people to train them. It’s disappointing because we like this Place - although it’s our first time for dinner. If the food wasn’t so good - we would have written the place off because of how rock bottom bad the service was. Whoever is cooking the food and managing the kitchen deserves all the credit for recovery! We will be back because of ambience and food …. But if service doesn’t improve…
   

   The Den at Nita Lake LodgeResponded on 12 February 2025

   Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the food and ambiance, but we’re truly sorry that the service did not match that experience. Your concerns are being taken seriously, and we will be addressing them with our team to ensure the level of attentiveness and hospitality that every guest deserves. We appreciate your honesty and your willingness to give us another chance. Please know that we are actively working on improving our service, and we hope to provide you with the full experience you expect and deserve on your next visit. If you’d like to discuss this further, we’d love to hear from you directly.
   

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    Dennis VIP

    Chicago68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

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

    We were early for our reservation, but we’re seated immediately. Our waiter and other staff were friendly, courteous and attentive. All of the food we ordered was delicious. My husband and I shared the Village Farm tomatoes for an appetizer which were cooked cherry tomatoes on focaccia bread with whipped ricotta cheese and basil. The portion was large and easily shareable. For entrees my husband had the salmon while I had the duck. We split orders of fingerling potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. There was more than enough for the two of us. We have eaten at The Den in the summer months enjoying the outdoor patio and its views of the lake. With this visit we were inside since it was winter. We hope to visit The Den again in the future.
    

    The Den at Nita Lake LodgeResponded on 12 February 2025

    Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience, from the warm hospitality to the delicious food. It’s great to know that you enjoyed both the summer patio views and the cozy indoor atmosphere during winter. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to The Den in the future!
    

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