Cedar Creek Grille

I came with my girlfriend for my birthday, the trout was amazing! The special filet was delicious (a little pricey at $ 40.00) but a great cut of beef. Our server Kaitlin was great! Attentive and polite! I will definitely be coming back.

Had an outstanding lunch with excellent and efficient service. The server was both patient and knowledgeable. The outdoor setting added a positive flavor to the atmosphere.

Very disappointed. My Mom and I went with two friends on Sunday night. Happens to be a favorite spot for mom. We had the grilled artichoke appetizer. Very nice! The steaks were disappointing as was the service (to say the least) my friend and I split the rib eye. We ordered it Medium rare. It was raw. I’ll give you the readers digest version and tell you I had to send it back it twice and the server was less than pleasant about it. Never sent a manager over. She seemed put out to say the least. The steak was not delicious by any means. I’m glad my mom was happy with hers though. At the end of the meal our sever muttered something about a desert for our trouble. So kind of her, dontcha think? The bill was still over 200.00 and we still tipped her 20%. Not deserved, but I didn’t want to embarrass my family. I emailed the restaurant and received no response. So seriously a terribly experience I don’t want to repeat.
I hope it’s better for those of you who venture in.

This place is kinda okay. The décor is really nice but I haven’t really been here in a while (maybe 3 – 4 years) because I moved out of the area. I should’ve gotten a burger or a salad or something better than what I got. I ordered the lobster bisque, which the waiter said was «pretty good», but I think they put a little too much milk in it or something because it was sweet and way too thick.

Came here with a friend about a week ago, we had to look for the hostess whom we found at the back of the restaurant before being seated. Waiter was rude, cannot comment on overall food experience since it was my first and last visit, but the fish sandwich I had was cold and unsavory.

I walked in an hour before closing: I was immediately greeted by a hostess with the worst attitude I’ve ever encountered. She said «let me see if we can even serve you» what kind of statement is that? I’d say four minutes later she sashayed back & said follow me abruptly. I should of walked out then and there. We were seated, our waiter thankfully didn’t have an attitude. He wasn’t pushy with getting an order in & got our drink order in right away. We got our drinks pretty promptly, then put in our dinner orders. That’s again where it went bad. Our drinks eventually went empty and unnoticed for long periods of time. And I don’t think I’ve ever waited that long for my entrée to be cooked and served, EVER. (Anywhere) The waiter took more notice to the coworkers at the bar and a few patrons drinking. Then I noticed he had been drinking, in between checking in very sparsely with us. (NOT OK) We were finally served, our waiter stumbled as he did so. The food was okay, I just wanted to get the heck out of there so we are as fast as we could. I will never return due to the lack of class, etiquette and respect these jokers (staff) I ended up with food poisoning on top of it all, I feel like they messed with my meal.

Beautiful! Stopped for lunch while traveling from out of town. I had a squash, kale and blue cheese salad with chicken, yummy and healthy. My husband had a burger and fries. We loved long crispy fries. Our server was cheerful and polite. Would love to stop back when the outside seating is open and would highly recommend!

Cedar Creek offers a great ambience for both business and dating outings. The menu offers both mainstays and eclectic tastebud adventures. Staff has always been attentive, but not impeccable service. It’s not a Hyde Park or ML Tavern experience, but it is a refreshing step up compared to other local options like Maggiano’s or Cheesecake Land. I consistently choose Cedar Creek over Gamekeepers. Happy hour deals are good too.

First Impressions:
The interior was spectacular. I couldn’t take my eyes off of all the ways they utilized the various types and stains of wood, from the celling, to the beams, to the floor. They managed to work with the re-​claimed wood to leave an elegant and spacious feeling, rather than the typical cluttered and confined feeling often designed around recycled woods. When the hostess walked us to our table, I couldn’t spot a single place in the restaurant to which I would have had any aversion being seated.
Service:
We arrived just prior to the lunch rush, and were seated almost immediately. The hostess was warm, and made a point to make sure we were happy with our table. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, yet not so much so as to interrupt our time. Everything arrived in a timely manner; we were never left wondering what had happened to our food or check.
Food:
We ordered the Wood Fired Artichokes as a starter, and they did not disappoint. The artichokes were cooked just right; the meat was tender and the leaves were still in tact. The remoulade sauce had the perfect combination of sweet and spicy to accent the artichoke.
The Idaho Rainbow Trout was my entrée of choice, which was accompanied by mashed potatoes and spicy green beans. The plate arrived steaming; the fillet was beautifully flaky and peeled away from the skin flawlessly. Lobster sauce topped the trout, which melded well into the Yukon potatoes and al dente green beans.
Conclusion:
Cedar Creek’s website features the following quote by Cedric Bledsoe, «Simplicity is the essence of happiness». Cedar Creek definitely embodies the aspects of simplicity, from their architecture, to their straightforward menu. Yet amidst their simplicity, they still manage to capture warmth and beauty in everything from the atmosphere, to the wait staff, to the food.

I went here for lunch today with coworkers (there were 13 of us). We had originally planned to go to The Cheesecake Factory but their power was out and they couldn’t serve hot food. On a whim someone mentioned Cedar Creek Grill so we decided to give it a shot and I’m extremely glad we did!
Upon entering I could tell that this place was much fancier than our original plans. We were seated quickly and our very friendly server was a sweetheart and was patient with us while we were deciding on what we wanted to drink.
For lunch, I ordered the fish of the day which happened to be blackened mahi mahi (one of my favorites) with a delicious beurre blanc, broccolini, and garlic chive mashed potatoes. I think I got that all correct. I have a hard time remembering the names of intricate dishes like this one but I can tell you I won’t forget how delicious it was.
The mahi couldn’t have been cooked more perfectly. The chef definitely put some TLC into it and it felt as if he/​she (?) spent the entire day nurturing my filet just for me. But I realize that that is not possible because the other dishes at my table had to be cooked as well. It was, by far, the best piece of fish I’ve ever had so kudos to the chef because I’m quite picky about my fish.
The broccolini could have used a few more minutes cooking. The stems were woody and hard to chew. Also could have used some seasoning. I’m not mad though because I need to be watching my salt intake (says the doctor). Maybe a little pat of butter on it would have been nice as well.
The mashed potatoes… what the what??? Delicious! I wasn’t expecting the flavor I got from them so when I took my first bite, my eyes got big and I immediately told my one coworker that he needed to try his because they were tasty.
Last, BUT NOT LEAST, my coworkers surprised me and told the server that it is my birthday today (first annual 29^th, woohoo!) and they brought me an icecream sundae. It was vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and nuts. Now, I know that sounds plain but it was not even close to plain. The ice cream tasted like they made it in the restauarant. If they did, that’s pretty awesome; it was QUALITY. The chocolate sauce was legit. It was real chocolate, not that gunk in the brown sqeeze bottle (you know what I’m talking about). It was the perfect ending to the perfect meal.
Everyone at our table loved their food. Some got burgers, some got salmon, a few raved about the amish mac & cheese. I was too involved in my meal to pay more attention to their comments.
I will definitely be back, hopefully with my husband so he can experience Cedar Creek Grille. I really want to try the steak frites next time.

I had an amazing experience at Cedar Creek Grille. The food was excellent, my filet was cooked perfectly. Also the hostess was amazing she knew it was my first time there and she came back over to see how everything was and what I chose to eat. I will definitely be going back.

I ordered the crab cakes. Crab cakes were good but the slaw and French fries for sides were not. The service was atrocious. We waited 15 minutes for our round of drinks. I would not go back here. The server was not attentive. I get that it was Xmas Eve and that the restaurant was busy but still we waited a long time for drinks. Also, one cocktail that was ordered was tequila with club soda and cherry stuff in it. It was really disgusting.
I would not go back here.

A must for dining in the area! Fabulous menu! Recommend fire roasted artichokes… even if you thought you didn’t like them.

Casual food elevated, I would describe it. Everything they do, they do well. You can enjoy happy hour on the couches by the fireplace or at the beautiful bar with craft cocktails or martinis. You can have a great salad or sandwich. You can have fresh seafood or a prime NY strip. Service was fantastic and the space is tastefully designed. We really enjoyed it, the only negative is, you’ll pay for it. In my opinion the listing should be $$$, many of the entrees are under $ 30 but after a drink and tip you’re looking at more like $ 50 per person. But it’s a very nice place, so you get what you pay for.

I would give this place a 3.5÷4. We had the salmon burger which was really good along with the shrimp and pasta the sauce was kind of heavy but not to bad. I really enjoyed my kale salad with pumpkin. Overall nothing was bad it was a decent meal. The flavors were on point. The flat bread they had was really good. The fish was wild caught or so they say but it had great flavors. It reminds me of a capital grille or a brio restaurant.
I was to hungry to take pictures I forgot lol.

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While the food was very good the dining experience was ruined by having to wait
40 minutes for our checks and still 5 out of 7 were wrong but it was not worth waiting to have them corrected.
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Finally got a chance to try this relatively new fine dining establishment at the corner of Cedar and Richmond roads. It sits where Mélange used to be, but boy… Cedar Creek owners seems to have spared no expenses in decking this place out. They’ve extended the space for ample dining areas, which are beautifully designed and decorated — elegant, but simple; not over the top.
On to the food… got a bowl of lobster bisque with my 14 oz. sirloin steak with a side of corn slaw salad. Steak was perfectly medium… oh so tender and juicy! I cleared my plate, salad, too. While I can’t say I’m an expert on lobster bisque, I enjoyed theirs. Went with kids; tips for parents — they don’t have a printed kids menu but they can make just about whatever your kids may want on the fly… mac & cheese, chicken fingers, bowl of pasta, burger, etc. I was impressed!
On to the desert… we got to try the chocolate pot de crème and the pomegranate and black raspberry sorbet. I’m not huge on chocolate, but the pot de crème had perfect texture. Surprisingly, and by accident, combining the sorbet with the pot de crème made an awesome complimentary pair! The sorbet is probably the best I’ve had.
Service by Caitlyn (sp?) was awesome. She was personable, attentive and helpful.
Lastly, while our entire experience went off without a hitch, I just left one star out because I wish this place is a little more affordable. Great place, great food, great service… an establishment that I’d love to frequent, but most without a ton of disposable income would probably have to plan for.

I want to like this place more. Yes, it is true, there is a nice classic ambiance, a beautiful bar and a solid selection of drafts. But three elements about Cedar Creek prevent me from giving a higher rating:
1. Perhaps it’s the Amish way to cook an Amish organic chicken over salted, but somehow I doubt it. My chicken was so salty, it was hardly bearable.
2. The chicken was not cooked through all the way, there was blood inside of it.
3. Our waitress forgot to bring us the beer, but tried to cover up for it by saying that the bar is running behind. It was a flat out lie as I could see her go to the bar, talk to the bartender and bring the beer 1 minute later. Come on, do you take me for an idiot?

I walked into Cedar Creek Grille to check out their happy hour and instantly noticed that the average age of patrons was about 50. I’m no ageist, but… I thought the crowd might have been a little younger during happy hour.
I’m giving Cedar Creek Grille 3 stars ONLY because they have Moscow Mules on their happy hour menu. And they serve them in copper mugs. Beyond that, I was pretty underwhelmed. The bar area was packed with lots of suit wearing gentleman and a couple older couples getting fresh. (avert thine eyes!) There were two frazzled looking bartenders who never seemed to be around when my party needed them. I had to flag them down to order another drink and they seemed to be bothered when I asked for water for the three of us.
The happy hour and regular menus aren’t very veg friendly, so I was a sad panda while my friends ate tacos. Had the bartenders asked me if I’d wanted another drink, I would have gotten one. Instead, I played with my silverware. Fun times.
On the bright side, my drinks were good. I’ve had plenty of bad Moscow Mules, so that was a plus. But… I was turned off by the poor service and stuffy atmosphere. I won’t be in any hurry to go back.

Stopped here for «Happy Hour» with a girlfriend. We sat at the bar around shift change. The drinks were good. The Bartenders mildly attentive. I felt like I had to flag them down for another beverage /​water; I find this frustrating when there are only 5 people at the bar and the restaurant is mostly empty. One bartender made my drink wrong and acted like I inconvenienced him to correct it after I sat with the wrong drink for 10 minutes. Note to bartenders: tonic is not soda water, and yes, it does taste different.
I enjoyed a Steak salad. It was perfectly prepared and I had no complaints.
I’m sure dining here would be wonderful as it is a white table-​cloth «fine» dining establishment. Hopefully the servers are more attentive than the bartenders are.