The Guides Inn

I actually needed to wait a full 3 months before writing this review, just to calm down.  My family has vacationed in the area for over 30 years, and for at least the past 20, we would eat at The Guides at least once during our vacation.  This year was no exception.

Two of us made a reservation in late May for a July 4th dinner.  We arrived on time, checked-in at the bar, and were told, "You're late."  Apparently they had written down the wrong time by 30 minutes.  Instead of working with us for a solution,  we were told they would be unable to seat us because our table of had been broken down.  Then the Chef came out of the kitchen - (he has known us for years) - and started yelling at my 82 year old Mother. He blamed her for the problem, and demeaned her to such a degree that made her cry.  In my 53 years, I've never seen an owner of a restaurant behave so badly.

It is interesting to note that the sous-chef and one of the long-standing waitresses have left for another fine dining restaurant.

There is no chance that anyone in my family (and hopefully you as well good diner!) will never return.  A very sad day.

This is one of the stranger restaurants I've been too.  They really take the "rustic" approach to heart - the decor is very homey/woodsy/feels like your grandma's house.  They had a Christmas tree up in July, which was odd.  The food was probably four stars - nice to get a fresh rainbow trout on occasion (though it was a little dry and definitely on the expensive side.)  It also appeared to come with about 8 sides, which was super confusing.  I'm still trying to wrap my mind around this place ...

Their specials don't change often, but they're usually very good.