Rafter's Restaurant at Deer Creek Lodge

We too were a little concerned about the negative reviews recently but just had to go because it was our 37th wedding anniversary and this was where we stayed our honeymoon night... We just had to go back there was no question about it.

And we are so glad we did what a pleasant surprise all I can say is the negatives must have caught them at a bad night. Wait staff was very attentive and the food was excellent and the view was outstanding. I had the salmon and my wife had the Tuscan Chicken both were really really good. Also their wine was limited and was of the screw cap variety but honestly I just had a $59 bottle of wine last week and couldn't tell the difference. I believe their house brand was Stone Creek out of Napa valley and it was very very good. My wife could tell the difference in a $60 bottle of wine but I could not in the house Chardonnay.

All I can say is I'm glad we went and it was a pleasant surprise. What I can say is that yes the prices might have been a couple dollars higher than what you're used to but you have to remember that these food service companies pay a lease to state of Ohio. if anybody is greedy it is the state of Ohio because of their exorbitant prices on these leases... Same reason there are no concession stands at the State Park beaches... The state hires the food out and nobody can afford the states lease prices!!! Whoever runs the restaurant here well done you were able to serve an excellent meal, a very good domestic wine, and a clean beautiful environment with excellent wait staff!

Awesome service & food! Amazing drinks. Definitely a high class place. Prepare to be impressed 😎

All the food is good the view is great I would recommend coming here

First night had pizza was absolutely wonderful today had burgers. Thanks Michelle for the recommendations. You made our Birthdays so special. You were so kind to us. Wish we lived closer.

Sincerely,
Don and Carol

We are staying in the campground (highly recommend ) and came to Rafters for lunch. We were a little concerned about negative reviews
but are experiencing none of those complaints. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. I asked several questions about menu items and got helpful recommendations. The (new) manager came out and spoke to us. If you're staying in the lodge and eating here, have patience, enjoy the view,, and know they're understaffed and doing their best. I hope your experience is as positive as ours was.

Great place to eat. Very friendly and helpful staff. This place has a great view over looking Deer creek lake. The prices were good for two of us it only cost $19.00 wich was amazing. The food is great. Very highly recommended to everyone!!!

The food is fantastic and ALWAYS fresh! My fiance and I absolutely love going here. The atmosphere is great. After dinner with a great price we always visit the oversized fireplace. Such a great time!

I had a great experience will come back

We had a fine meal. They gave crayons to our toddler and everything. Also, given the above commenter, I ran a stopwatch when my father-in-law ordered a draft beer. We got better results on that score, too: 14 minutes, 33 seconds. This in spite of the bar not being open.

Food was good and waitresses were regularly working hard. Would have been nice to know that on the weekends they only do a buffet style breakfast.

We Had Thanksgiving Dinner One Year Here. Long Wait...But Worth It. Food Was Great, Service Was Great And The View Was Greater. LOVED THE ATMOSPHERE.

We had 2 great experiences. One for lunch and one for dinner. They were friendly, quick, and the food was great!

No one does breakfast and dinner better. The wait staff is incredible. The cooks are some of the best.

Decent food. A bit pricey. Limited menue. But they cover the basics.

We had pizza, wings and fries. Really good and decent portions.

Looking forward to dining again in the remodeled dining area soon.

A great staff very friendly..good dependable food/service

Good food and very friendly customer service. Thank You. We will come back.

Very nice view of the lake. Even on a rainy day it was a nice place for dinner.

Great food, good service, and a magnificent view of the lake.