The Summit Restaurant

What a wonderful experience! This was the perfect date night atmosphere, very nice but not uncomfortable. The lobster fritters were fantastic. My husband had the Seafood Alfredo and I had the Chicken Kiev, both dishes were delicious! The service was excellent as well. We live on the other side of the state but it was well worth the drive. We will certainly be returning!

This was absolutely terrible! We got the stuffed chicken and the angel hair pasta. The pasta was so dry and the stuffed chicken was stuffed with absolutely nothing. The lettuce wraps we got we’re rancid, and had black mold on the inside! The manager wouldn’t even take a minute to speak with us. I had high expectations and I was just disappointed. They only comped us for the chicken. The best part about this meal was the bread and the wine.

For the grand lake area this is the finest you will find. Atmosphere is upscale hunting lodge with fine furnishings. The food was very good, service was good as well, but server lacked knowledge of entrees had to check when questioned. We ordered the pan fried trout which came with a small side of risotto and grilled squash. We had crab cakes for appetizer as well as goat cheese salad w/​candied pecans. Everything was delicious and served on very large plates with fancy sauces dancing around them. Spent a little over $ 200 (including tip) for three entrees, two appitzers, soup and 2 salads & 1 round of cocktails.

Still the best fine dining on Grand Lake in my opinion. I always have one word for their food — excellent. This is our first trip back to Grand since last fall. I believe they’ve added or changed up their menu some — this is always good.
They were busy and of course we didn’t make reservations… but they did seat us in the bar area and that was perfectly fine with us as we enjoy sitting in the bar. But the hostess sat us a dirty table and then it was at least 5 to 10 minutes before someone came over. Not sure this was our waitress’s fault and she more than made up for it with her excellent service.
I started with a heirloom tomato and eggplant salad — it was so good. It was stacked with grilled eggplant, tomato and mozzarella.
Next up we shared the chicken artichoke pasta bake. It was a light sauce with perfectly grilled chicken. The flavors all came together — wonderful dish and the perfect amount for us to share.
While we still had a portion of a bottle of wine to finish, our waitress talked us into a dessert and coffee. She recommended the coconut cream pie. Three letters — OMG. It was by far the best coconut cream pie I’ve ever had. It was layered almost like a cake but it was a pie. You’ll have to go try that one for yourself — I don’t even know how to describe it.
Now that lake season is starting, it’s best to make reservations if you have more than 2 in your party. While they have always accommodated us, we’ve noticed they get busier and busier each time to visit. This is what happens when word gets out that this place really is that good.

Dinner last night was awesome !
Quail poppers and scallops for appetizers !
Salmon, steak and swordfish (catch of the day) were all great! Food and one round of drinks $ 354… Perfect!
Six of us came by boat, tied up Shangri-​La Marina, and called the shuttle bus.
918.257.4200, thanks Denise!

Having grown up with Grand Lake as a second home on the weekends, I was excited about the recent changes in Shangri-​La with the beautifully redesigned golf course (with white sand!) and the gorgeous new clubhouse with the Summit restaurant, Buffalo Bar, and pro shop in it.
The Summit is on the second floor immediately when you walk in the front doors with plenty of parking. I called to make dinner reservations for my mom’s birthday the day of the dinner without any problem. Upon arriving, we were immediately seated at a table with large, leather chairs. They have no booths, but the chairs are amazing and comfortable. The interior design has a wooden cabin feel, but with high-​end elegance. Some people were dressed up, some golfers were there after playing. No one wore jeans, but I saw hats and tennis shoes. You don’t have to be a member to eat there, but if you are, you can charge the meal to your member account.
Pros:
— Two different breads arrive before the meal, one has olives in it and tastes like bread dipped in olive oil and the other is plump breadsticks with a light garlic taste– yum!
— The filet mignon comes out as a hearty 10 ounces, plenty big for a filet and has very good flavor!
— The BBQ salmon arrives as a good portion too with yummy square potatoes in a creamy sauce on the side!
— They brought my mother a complimentary dessert trio including mint pie with Oreo crust, coconut crème pie, and peanut butter pie, and all three were delicious!
— The wine list is nice, and I enjoyed their cabernet sauvignon options ($ 11-​$ 14 a glass).
— The staff was very kind, accommodating, and made our evening wonderful!
Cons:
— The sides are very small, so order soup or salad before your meal arrives. Their ranch dressing is very good! With the filet mignon, I received three pieces of asparagus and three pieces of zucchini/​squash, that’s all. It normally comes with a few fingerling potatoes, but it’s not anymore in portion.
— The «special of the night» came with fried okra, and I didn’t get the special, but wanted a side of okra. I told them I would even pay extra for a side of the okra, but the waitress said the chef only had enough okra for those who ordered the special. Really? That’s lame. Why not keep it in stock (easy to store in the freezer) and have it available as an up-​sale for those, like me, who really craved fried okra after it was mentioned by the waitress?!
Expectations:
— The prices at the Summit are comparable to a good Dallas steakhouse, so I was not shocked by the sticker prices having lived in Dallas for 5 years now, but those used to Tulsa restaurants need to expect to pay more for a bit less at the Summit when comparing them. The seabass and filet mignon run around $ 45 just for the meat and small sides. They also have vegetarian plates for around $ 28, so there is food variety which I really like in case you’re not in the mood for meat or fish. Reservations recommended in advance!
We will definitely go back since we spend a lot of weekends at our lake house nearby and would like to try lunch next time!

This is probably the best restaurant on Grand Lake. The food and atmosphere are awesome. Great wine list. The chef is very creative and contantly updating the menu. The deserts are fabulous!
Sometimes the wait can be a little long, but it’s worth it.

I PREDICT THIS GEM ON GRAND LAKE WILL SOON BECOME A «MUST DO» DESTINATION RESORT!
Having lived on or around Grand Lake all my life, our dinner last night at Shangri Lodge’s new Summit Restaurant and Buffalo Bar convinced me this lovely resort will once again be THE destination resort in the near future. Offering golf, a marina on the lake, and the club house with world class dining presently, I believe it’s ready to take the next step and offer accommodations that equal this phenomenal experience. Can’t wait to watch it all unfold.
Upon arrival, we were struck by the grandeur of the entrance and immediately welcomed by Jason, the general manager. Once inside the doors and up the stairs, we were graciously greeted by the restaurant staff and immediately shown to our table in the Buffalo Bar, adjacent to the Summit, the more formal part of the restaurant complex. The Buffalo Bar has watch parties for various sporting events, so we came to watch the OKC Thunder. Their big screen TV’s are placed around the area so each table has a good view. So far, so good!
Rachel was our server and immediately took our drink order, made sure we had water, and answered questions about the menu. Hubby wanted a beer and found out they have a huge selection. Stephen, a longtime friend, noticed us and came over to warmly welcome us for our first visit. He knows I am a wine drinker and noticed I hadn’t ordered anything yet, so he brought me their extensive wine menu and made several suggestions. I chose the Pinot he suggested and it was perfect! We had studied the menu before coming so already knew what we were going to order, but listened as the specials were expertly explained to us in detail. We ordered the trio of tacos and the nachos, as planned, because we wanted «bar food» and basketball for our evening out. I must say, we got that and MUCH more!
The nachos were not your run of the mill nachos. Who knew a simple plate of nachos could become this delicious, crispy, complex flavored mound of goodness. Scrumptious! Rachel then placed our trio of tacos at our table and we were struck by how beautiful and inviting three «simple» tacos could be. Each taco had its own special salsa or sauce. Our favorite was the Wasabi, diced tuna taco with pineapple corn relish. I could have eaten a bowl of that relish! Hats off to Chef Brad.
We had planned to have dessert, but even though we split our meal, were too full. Stephen suggested we might take a dessert to go, but hubby was having none of it. In retrospect, we now wish we had. All in all, it was a fabulous evening. Our Thunder won, we ate delicious food, and were pampered by wonderful service. We’re already planning our next visit… this time in the Summit dining room.