My mom and I had lunch at Garden Cafe yesterday. Lovely outdoor seating, and our server was very nice. We ordered the bagel breakfast sandwich and the daily quiche, and planned to split and share our lunches. The bagel sandwich was good, but the tiny sliver of quiche was burnt. I have never had such a small burnt slice of quiche - I almost couldn’t see it on the plate, which was filled with salad. The server stopped by to see if we needed anything, and I explained that the quiche wasn’t really edible. She noted that it did look much smaller than their normal serving size. She asked if I wanted another, which would take 15-20 minutes, and I said no, we were almost finished eating. She said she could wrap a new quiche to go, okay that’s fine. Well, the second sliver of quiche was also burnt and just as small. We saw other lunches that looked very good, so if you go to the cafe, do NOT order the quiche! Disappointed, and for the price, felt kind...
Read moreOffering a farm-to-table dining area overlooking Oglebay’s Terrace Gardens, Oglebay Garden Bistro is the perfect spot to have a relaxing dinner. Their menu features regionally sourced produce, free-range chicken + eggs, grass-fed beef, and handcrafted bread. One of the most impressive things about Oglebay is that it isn’t hard to find vegetarian-friendly food, including this delicious Garden Bistro Sandwich. I usually pass up dessert, but I couldn’t resist their Turtle Domes. So scrumptious! Not a vegetarian? I have heard that their vichyssoise is...
Read moreWe went on a Friday night during the lights and it was a fantastic choice. The patio had heaters and we picked up a s'mores kit for the kids. There was a steady stream of people but it was never crowded and felt like we could take all the time in the world. Don't sleep on the food either! The grilled cheese was fantastic, with thick bacon and sourdough bread plus fresh kettle chips. My husband had chili and said it was delicious and spicy. Definitely check out this spot and then go see the mansion...
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