Heartlake Lodge

We went for lunch on St. Patrick 's Day(my first time) at Rustic Roots. Nice atmosphere. HOWEVER, we we told if we wanted hoagies they only had 3 available. 3? It was noon for Pete's sake. I ordered the brisket dinner, which was 14.99 or 16.99. When she delivered our plates, I was disappointed with what or what was NOT on my plate. No potatoes, 1 leaf of cabbage, maybe a second small one, carrots, and very little meat. It was tasty what little I had. But I'm very disappointed in the quantity for the price. Waitress was great though.

It was only OK. They just opened so maybe that's the issue. We paid $9.00 for that tiny basket of gravy fries. Never again. The gravy was tasteless. The fries were warm. Sad start to our visit. The hamburger and cheeseburger platters were surprisingly good after the fail of the appetizer. The staff was nice, but they all seemed overwhelmed. The table behind us had a heck of a time trying to get everything that actually went with their meal. They waited more than 10 minutes for the dressing that went with their salad. Most of the tables had the same issue. Not everything came out of the kitchen with their meal and they had to wait while their food got cold. We might go back in a few months after they get things sorted out. But still never ordering an appetizer.

Very nice little bar/restaurant just outside of town. I didn't get food, but based on the crowd, and the number of takeouts, (and how good the wings smelled!). I figure it is pretty good. 5 beers on tap, 3 regular domestics and 2 heartier brews. Live music on Friday, I will certainly be back for a dinner.

This has been one of my favorite places to get pizza and wings for the last decade. It's always my go to when I don't know where I want to get food from. Whether you eat in or done out, it's delicious. Sometimes they are quite busy, but it's expected.

What a beautiful place, right by the lake, the food was excellent and the service was great, friendly and prompt.