Inn on the Lake

My recent partner decided to surprise me for Valentine’s Day with a night away, because it was our first valentine’s day/​trip away together he went all out and booked us the King suite. The inn is absolutely beautiful, so it was a really nice surprise! We had dinner at Encore where the food was amazing and the waitress was even better! She went above and beyond to make our night special and it was very appreciative! When we went back to our room after supper we decided to turn on the fire place and go in the hot tub. Unfortunately the fire place did not work, and the hot tub only had one functioning setting. The hot tub would only go on the highest setting, it was so loud that we couldn’t hear each other talk and we joked it felt like we were getting beat up!
I decided to contact the manager a couple days later to bring this to her attention because these amenities did cost extra. I did not complain, I did not ask for anything in return, all I did was bring it to her attention. It did not ruin our time but for a couple in a similar situation (first Valentine’s day, just started dating) it could of ruined their night away! The manager/​owner responded that they were checked and they both work, I responded back to her email, and she decided to respond back to my partner instead of dealing with me! I feel that she did not need to bring a third party into this, as well why would we fabricate about the hot tub and fire place not working when I’m not asking for anything in return?
Like I said I we made the best out of the night, but unfortunately management put a damper on the whole experience. I recommend the inn but I also recommend management to get lessons on how to deal with things properly and professionally.

This was our 5 year anniversary last month and we always come here!
We ordered the nachos. Very disappointed.
It was chips, olives, cheese and tomatoes.
Also ordered the penne, very bland.
New chef? Not sure what happened but we’re hoping it changes for our next anniversary!

We ate there last night and have to say we were not impressed at all. To start there is a no ball cap rule its 2015 people your restaurant is not that fancy. The server was friendly but not that great at serving we had our meals ate before asking if we wanted anymore drinks. It wasn’t that busy there only two other tables with people at them so the waitress staff were not overrun. I ordered a steak medium well with fries but got a steak that was way over cooked and dried out didn’t get fries got mashed potatoes which is not what I asked for. No big deal the mashed potatoes are probably a little healthier. My wife ordered wings and a spinach salad in which the waiter didn’t ask if she wanted the wings first or with her meal. The wings were frozen wings out of the box not what you would expect from a restaurant with a no ball cap rule. To go back for a second when I ordered my steak I asked what the side was she said some kind of potato she wasn’t sure. Ok they serve the same kind of potato and veg with four of five dishes the only difference is the protein and she didn’t know come on get with it. So to end this long winded review if your looking for an overrated restaurant with subpar food go there by all means. I am no food critic by no means but i am pretty sure I could cook a better steak then I received there will not be going back.

We had to forego this beloved inn and restaurant because the reservations clerk told us their shuttle would not start for the airport before 5:00 am even though we had a 6:20 am flight with a required two hour airport arrival requirement. The receptionist was generally hard to deal with in other respects. We have never had this problem before.
In the past we have given Inn on the Lake five stars. This establishment depends upon airport travelers and their policy makes no sense at all. We wonder if the clerk even knew what she was talking about as she seemed terse and seemingly not used to dealing with the public or reservations functions.

All of the staff from the airport shuttle driver to the front desk, repair staff and everyone we encountered is extremely friendly and helpful. The Encore restaurant is a very nice décor with wonderful seafood dishes. The seafood chowder makes you want to lick the bowl. Seafood casserole was beautiful, rich lobster sauce and seafood chunks with a light airy pastry that screams butter! The coconut cream pie is amazing with a handmade tasty crust. Our server was professional and great helping us find just the right dishes. Prices are very reasonable for the quality.

My wife took me to The Inn on the lake the food was at best disappointing I had calamari it was terrible tasted like it as from a box. I had a pasta dish that was recommended by our waitress again just average. My wife had filet mignon that was over cooked. The only good part of the meal was the waitress was friendly and attentive. Not one to complain we will just not return. Not worth $ 150.00 we were told it was closing in favor of condos good idea.

Great service & food every time we ate at Inn on the Lake. If you are looking for a nice meal with nice ambience with fantastic service, this is your place in Fall River. There is Ample parking… You won’t be disappointed.

Went to the Inn on the Lake for the first time in a long time. We went to the restaurant for brunch with friends from out of town. The atmosphere was lovely and the service was top notch. The children ordered off the kid’s menu but their burgers & fries were the same size as mine… huge! It was very yummy and filling. I couldn’t eat it all. I will definately go back… especially since it is in my neighbourhood. Next I will try the pub :)

Myself and 8 other people went to this restaurant to celebrate my friends 39^th birthday party. We were told that they were full. Which was expected. But then they told us that the wait was over 3 hours and that we should leave and we’re not welcome to wait. They claimed we were waiting in the hallway (which is the entrance of the restaurant) After they told us nothing was available we moved to the lobby to call other locations). They were extremely rude to us and made us feel terrible. We then left and went to finbars in Bedford (highly recommended)
The next week one of us posted on the Facebook about our experience. We were only seeking an apology only to have them call us liars and proceed to ignore our comments. Over 20 different people commented on their dissatisfaction. ALL comments were very professional and no attacks or profanity were used. Inn on the lake proceeded to delete the complaint and ban us all from posting. All they do is call anyone that posts negative comments liars and tries to make themselves look innocent. Not ONCE have they ever apologized and took responsibilities for their actions. Avoid at all costs. There food is average but it was close to where we live.
UPDATE:
You’ll notice that Sue has decided to comment below stating more lies.
1.) She states that one of us works for a competitor. This is irrelevant as his hotel isn’t anywhere near inn on the lake. I and the other 7 people do not work for a competitor and we were all posting negative reviews
2.) She complains that we used social media to «trash» them. In this day social media is where complaints are sent and it’s how you reply that defines your company.
3.) She states that we used profanity and attacked them in the deleted facebook thread. This is incorrect, not once were they attacked or was profanity used.
4.) It’s unfortunate that a business cannot take responsibility and instead decide to call it’s paying clients «liars». They do this all time (check out trip advisor, Unilocal,facebook, and twitter).

My wife and I had dinner at Oliver’s (the pub) last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Rob, our waiter, was a delight. The place was pretty full and the service was still prompt. My wife had the seafood casserole, I had ribs and a Caesar salad. The food was first rate. Even the vegetables were fresh, interesting and flavourful. And the price was reasonable.

Lovely for a special occasion, would recommend booking.

I loved my stay at the Inn on the Lake!
Recently engaged, my fiancé and I were looking for a romantic weekend outside of the city (we live downtown Halifax).
Our room was great; with a big big balcony overlooking Lake Thomas and the pool, a very spacious 2 person jacuzzi (when they say two-​person tub they mean it!), an electric fireplace, and the front desk even sent us a complimentary bottle of Champagne and decadent chocolate truffles to congratulate us on our engagement. Needless to say we felt very welcome and were very pleased with our room!
We had breakfast at the Encore restaurant, which is a very tastefully decorated and well-​maintained restaurant, a real must-​see! The food was delicious, and the service was friendly and professional.
Every time we passed the front desk they remembered who we were and greeted us with smiles.
The housekeeping staff were friendly and polite, our wonderful room speaks to their abilities.
I loved my stay at the Inn on the Lake, and look forward to going back many more times.
It really is the perfect little escape just outside of Halifax.
(We were home to feed the pets on Saturday and back to the Inn in less than an hour!)

We like to stay a night or two here at least once or twice a year, even though it’s only a 15 minute drive from the house.
Ever since our 2009 wedding night stay we often come back for both the wonderful service and comfy romantic rooms. For our wedding weekend we spent two nights in the two story suite. on the day of the wedding it provided an area for the boys to get ready downstairs and the gals to get ready upstairs. Our photographer and good friend took wonderful photo of myself coming down the stairs stopping just before the last step and my husband standing with his back to the wall. Neither of us could see one another, only her and her camera. It was the best picture we had all day.
It’s a wonderful romantic getaway right in our own backyard.
When we stay at the Inn, we always order room service at least twice (once for breakfast) and relax next to the in room electric fireplace.
There are rooms to book with big beautiful tubs for two to relax in as well which is very welcoming after a long stressful day or even week. So very nice with a tall glass of wine and some jazz tunes.
I’ve attended events held at the Inn and I’ve eaten in both Oliver’s and Encore’s dinning rooms. This is just a great package deal where the stay is just as enjoyable as the food.
Service from hotel staff is always top notch and we’ve never once had a complaint or bad thing to say about the Inn and often recommend it to family and friends flying into Halifax. They offer a shuttle to and from the airport and can get you out of the insanity of the hotels closer to the actual airport. Who wouldn’t want a really relaxing stay before or after a long flight? And right on a lake to boot!
This hotel always is top picks in my books!
Can’t wait until our next weekend away from home, close to home.

Disappointing. Had the Salmon Mi’kmac ($ 26) described as a ‘planked salmon’ which is ‘served on a cedar plank’. I don’t think I was expecting too much when I imagined a grilled cedar plank infusing it’s smoke into a salmon fillet. Well, the only time the plank got near a grill is when the cook singed the edges randomly, simply for looks. The salmon fillet, although a little on the small side, tasted ok, nothing special.
It’s a shame. I felt like they were trying to trick me. Otherwise, the place is really nice, and the service was good.

This weekend my grandmother turned 85, and that is certainly an occasion worth celebrating. After mulling over suitable birthday-​lunch locations, my grandfather made the executive decision that we should go to Inn On The Lake. I have not been to this restaurant/​Inn since I was about 10 years old, and my only recollection was that they served up some pretty choice garlic bread. Now I still enjoy a hearty serving of garlicy carbohydrates, but my grown-​up self was in the mood for something else, so I was very happy to see the wide selection of lunch/​brunch offerings that were available in their modern and inviting dining room. There was a lot to choose from, but I eventually settled on the ‘Warm Asian Inspired Chicken’. Other orders around the table included the Tuscan Roasted Vegetables and Penne with Chicken and Bacon. Imagine my delight when my meal was presented to me with not one, not two, but five chicken skewers. FIVE! They were not skimping on the meat on this one. (And I deeply appreciate any dining establishment that helps me meet my daily protein requirements.) Beyond the sizable meat content, the noodles and vegetables were also plentiful, and the dish came in a spicy (but not too spicy) coconut thai sauce. I ate every last bite. I also got to sample the other meals and everything was delicious. I was too full from poultry-​fest 2011 to indulge in desert, but I did have a cup of coffee. As the antithesis of a coffee snob (I will drink anything that’s remotely caffeinated), I don’t usually notice the quality of the coffee in a restaurant — but this was really good coffee, so good that I’m kind of kicking myself for not asking our waitress what kind it was. It was an excellent ending to an excellent meal, and I’ll certainly be going back. Score one for Grandpa’s restaurant selecting abilities!

We were there a couple of weeks ago in the dining room. Last night we had the opportunity to share some drinks with friends in the pub. It was a great atmosphere. The place was full, not too loud so the conversation was great. They had a great selection of beer on tap including, my second favourite Hopyard, but also a Peculiar as well as the other regulars.
The special for the night was a lamb shank — which was a full meaty shank. The salmon looked great as did the bacon wrapped scallops — with the bacon precooked before being introduced to the scallops so that they were nice and crispy.
I can’t wait til the deck opens in the summer to go back for more.

Keeping in mind that I’ve never stayed the night here and the last time I came for dinner (which was great) was at least ten years ago, I’m going to write this highly specific review about the Inn on the Lake tennis court. You know, because I play by my own rules and stuff.
Even with oodles of free tennis courts around HRM, I will still always want to pony up the $ 10/​hr to use this one. It’s a thing of beauty! Even closer to the lake than the Inn itself, your skills won’t help you win because you’ll be too distracted by the views. Gorgeous trees, lovely paths through them, the iconic gazebo-it’s all just absolutely stunning and totally worth the price tag when you want to feel like a fancypants at the Rich People Country Club. Or maybe that’s just what I do.
If you’re mostly a play-​for-​fun kind of guy or gal, bring plenty of tennis balls just in case you lose some to the big blue. It happens. Just be prepared.

My sister said «I Do» at this hotel a few years ago, and it was a marvelous experience. They have vast, beautiful grounds that extend down to the lake, where there is a large wooden gazebo beside the water that was perfect for their ceremony. The sparkling lake, and the abundant greenery throughout the grounds, afforded a lovely backdrop for photographs as well.
The reception in their dining room was just as nice. The room itself was spacious, and tastefully decorated, with large windows that let in lots of natural light. The food, a vegetable tortellini dish I believe, was good, not fantastic, but tasty just the same.
The best part of the whole event I think was how helpful the staff seemed to be, the hotel’s wedding coordinator, Trevor, in particular. He seemed to go out of his way at every opportunity to make sure my sister and her husband had the wedding of their dreams. They were working with a conservative budget, and he did his best to accomodate their needs, and even throw in a few extras to really make sure their day was special. I know his assistance helped simplify what can be a stressful day for any bride and groom! They were extremely happy with every aspect of the Inn on the Lake’s service, and many of the guests commented on how smoothly the day went as well.