The Mill At Spring Lake Heights

I love the lounge at The Mill. It’s the best secret. Happy hour until 7pm great drink and food specials. Then live music after 7/​8pm on Friday and Saturday. Such a laid back vibe, good food, and very reasonable prices. Bar staff is really nice too.
And the view of the lake is so beautiful. What a great night out.

We have not eaten here in years! We had a gift card and decided to give it a try. We were very pleasantly surprised by the renovations and the food. Friendly staff. We ordered from the prix fix menu. The portions were very generous and deliious! The pork chop was so huge and tender. We had a great table overlooking the lake. Sophisticated atmosphere but not stuffy. We will be back. Thank you for a lovely evening!

I have never seen so much confusion at a restaurant as I have at The Mill in Spring Lake. My husband was served the wrong salad and I was served the wrong dinner. Getting the correct salad and meal was very long. He ordered a drink that we were told would be on the house but it never came, until we were given a new waitress. However at the end the restaurant apologized and comped the meal. Would not come back

Ive tried so hard to like this place but I just can’t! I’ve been to several events here and never enjoyed the food. Then we tried to go for Happy Hour and the bar and it was horrific! I’m not even sure if the lady had ever bartender before and she certainly was not nice! We had our two drinks and left since it was noisy from a wedding too. I really hope they get new owners or management because it could be incredible if properly ran.

Recently attended a wedding here and we had a great time. The food was very good for a wedding and the scenery is stunning. The bars were slow and some of the bar staff weren’t very friendly. The staff orginazation skills were definitely lacking. The service was outside but there wasn’t anyone there giving any direction whatsoever. After the cocktail hour we headed to the cocktail hour which was above average. We headed to the wedding reception area which had beautiful views the food was buffet style but agian we figured that out on our own. The food was excellent but we never saw a server bring us drinks etc. In fact when I finally asked for a drink the server said it would be faster if I got it myself. Overall we had a fun time and the food made up for the lack of poor service from the staff

Based on the price, service, food quality and atmosphere, overall my group had an average experience. The restaurant is beautiful and appeared very clean. Our party was five. We had two filet mignon’s that were cooked to our request. One tuna was extremely over cooked. The tuna was ordered rare and there wasn’t a red speckle to be found. My daughter was too kind to return but the waitress should have demanded it be returned. She even said that it was not close to rare but did not go out of her way to make it better. The lobster pot pie had way too much sherry for our taste. Given the high prices, I would have expected much better. The service was below average. We had to continually request drink refills. One thing I really hate is that they charge you for soft drink refills. Who does that anymore?
This place is trying to be a high-​end high price restaurant. However, there is a banquet hall upstairs. During our entire meal the bass from the music upstairs was distracting to our dinner conversation. If you want to charge high prices, you need to provide a pleasant experience. A banquet hall upstairs from the dining room will not allow for such an experience.

I was here recently with my family to celebrate my parent’s 45^th wedding anniversary. First let me say that I experienced impeccable service, from the hostess to our server to the busperson who gushed over my nephew and then offered to take a picture of the family. It was relaxed and we were never rushed in any way.
So the three stars I’m giving The Mill really reflects the food. It’s just… average.
I ordered the lobster bisque. It was tasty, but zero pieces of seafood to be found. I don’t require a chunky soup — lobster bisque shouldn’t be — but a little bite or two of lobster elevates it.
Next on to the crab cakes. I knew when I saw the perfectly formed cakes coated in bread crumbs that I was in for an underwhelming crab cake experience. They relied on the sauce for flavor and had an overly processed texture
I tried some bites of other things. Nothing stood out.
I ordered a peach sangria and it tasted like seltzer water.
If you’re not an adventurous diner or you have a bland palette, you’d probably enjoy the food. I’m not saying it was bad, just that it was forgettable.

Went for brunch eh it was OK at best. Pretty bad when one of the servers said to use gravy because the pork tenderloin has been out a while. plus the wait for drink refills was ridiculous ! Prob wont be back.

The Mill at Spring Lake Heights is a true NJ gem.
The grounds are gorgeous. Whether you are simply having a nice meal or celebrating an occasion they are spot on, especially if you like modern mixed with rustic stone and wood elements. They have a really spectacular happy hour, and the view of the lake is to die for. Very knowledgeable bartenders who certainly understand mixology.
I had my wedding there years ago in the room downstairs (I do not believe they have weddings in there anymore) and though my marriage left little to be desired, I still cherish the memory and the great food!
I have been back since, and I have come away completely and utterly satisfied. Yes, the price is high if you are in for a meal and not just a bite at happy hour, I feel like it is money well spent if you are looking for a culinary experience. I do miss the cheese and port dessert that is long gone for the menu, however the chef has made me a special plate on request for this, and a huge kudos for them accommodating my request. While sweets are nice, I am much more of a savory gal! They have very nice pre fixe meals for occasions, I went for Valentines and they even made a special vegan meal for my friend. I highly recommend a trip here, and of course before or after have a look down at the beach, and at the lovely homes in the area.
My one critique of them, and it will not detract from the stars as this was about a wedding issue, the woman in charge of my event was rather pushy and could be slightly rude, and I was no bridezilla. But as previously stated I loved my big day there, and I think they are spectacular at both weddings and events alike. I hope to return, but not terribly often as this is a special occasion spot for me as it is far from my home. (But trust me, If I lived closer I would frequent happy hour!)

For a brunch this is the best place to go, very expansive brunch selection and good quality foods– their eggs Benedict is perfect !

Tried this a couple of weeks ago. The setting is extraordinary, the staff exceptional. Unfortunately, the food does not measure up to the bar set by the quality of the staff. The food was mediocre and certainly not worth the price. The lobster bisque tasted like cream of mushroom soup had been used as the base. My entrée was merely okay, but the dessert was truly awful. It was billed as profiteroles, but what I got were inedible stale cream puff shells with vanilla ice cream. At least the ice cream was good.

First time here and the place looks and operates as a high end restaurant but the food was disappointing. I had two of the specials… started with the lobster bisque which had a faint taste of lobster and not a trace of lobster in it. It had the consistency of baby food. That was my first regret! For diner they I had a 24 ounce NY strip special. It came out sitting in a weird brown sauce and a massive scoop of some type of herb butter. It was served with potatoes and Brussels sprouts the sprouts were the best part of the dish. The steak wasn’t the wore steak I’ve ever had but for the price I’ve had much better for a lot less. In my opinion it was lacking in flavor. I like sauces but I don’t appreciate my food swimming in it. My wife ordered the encrusted chicken which looked like it was deep fried and also covered in a sauce. She thought it was mediocre. My daughter got the center cut pork chop which was drowned in a lumpy tar like sauce. We all tasted it and couldn’t figure out what it was but all came to the conclusion that it was gross!!! Why drown everything in a sauce or a cream? If that’s what we wanted we would have gone to the Olive Garden where all your food is drowned in some type of sauce. Thank god the mediocre steak I ordered was 24 ounces because we all ate that because the pork chop was not edible and the chicken wasn’t the best either. Clearing the table the waitress overlooked that her guess didn’t eat the pork chop and didn’t bother to ask why. She heard us complaining about how disgusting it was. The staff was just as stale as the potato they put next to my steak! Don’t think I’ll be going back there EVER again! Definitely did appreciate the two 30 – 40 year old bar tenders uncomfortably eying up my 14 year old daughter.
Lucky for them I have self control or they would have been wearing their asses as a collar.

4.5 stars.
I’ve celebrated two occasions here. The first was my friend’s wedding in 2008 and most recently, my sister’s bridal shower a few weeks ago.
My sister’s sister in law booked the room on the first floor with a partial view of the lake/​patio area. It was very lovely! They don’t allow outside food so no candy buffet. We were allowed to have microwave popcorn as a favor though. And soap! Hey, it is a shower! There is a 40 person minimum so be sure to take the extra meals home; you did pay for them! The wait staff was friendly and super accommodating. They took our orders and carefully packed up our leftover food and cake.
We felt a bit rushed towards the end of the afternoon as they were trying to set up for the wedding. One of the servers looked a little odd as he was packing up all of the leftover cake and cheesecake.
Overall, a lovely place for a special occasion. Not sure if I would choose this place on my own, but I did enjoy myself.

It’s been ages since I’ve been to the Mill at Spring Mill Heights. It’s been so long, the restaurant was actually called the Old Mill Inn the last time I was there. I was excited to go back with my family to celebrate my dad’s birthday recently.
We started off at the bar to have a drink since we arrived during happy hour. We took a spot by the door so that we could face the lake. During happy hour, martinis were $ 6 and craft beer bottles were $ 3-​$ 4. I went with a martini that included vodka, sparkling wine and pineapple juice. For something with so much liquor it wasn’t super strong. It wasn’t as bubbly as I would have thought and the flavor was a little flat. I had a sip of the lemon drop martini and that was much better.
Moving along to the dining room, we were seated at the perfect table next to the window overlooking the lake. We were able to watch the swans, ducks and geese swim and fly during our entire visit. As animal lovers and amateur bird watching enthusiasts, this was definitely a nice bonus. The lake view was picturesque and can be enjoyed by anyone, even if you don’t enjoy birds.
Our visit lined up with Jersey Shore Restaurant week, although half our party was enticed by their regular Sunday prix fixe menu. The soup of the day enticed me enough to go with the Sunday prix menu which consisted of your choice of a select appetizer, entrée and dessert.
The soup was a spicy corn chowder with shrimp and chili, which actually turned out to be my least favorite part of the meal. It came to me lukewarm and I had to double-​check to see if it was supposed to be served that way. It actually was supposed to come out hot, so I ended up sending it back to the kitchen. By the time it was served to me, the rest of the party was well done their appetizers. The soup itself fell a little flat. There weren’t many pieces of shrimp and it wasn’t spicy. It was also more like a broth than a chowder. I’m hoping I misunderstood the description and it was meant to be more broth like. It was also a little frustrating that my soup was originally brought to the table, but a spoon was forgotten.
I had a bite of the Seared Duck Breast with rhubarb, strawberry and charred spring onion and thought it was excellent. The duck was juicy and tender and the preparation was unique.
The entrée redeemed my meal. I opted for the seafood crêpe and was happy with my choice. It consisted of crêpe stuffed with scallops, crab meat and shrimp, topped with a lobster sherry sauce. It was served with garlic mashed potatoes and some grilled squash and carrots. The crêpe was nicely prepared and the sherry sauce was rich and creamy. The crêpe wasn’t overly stuffed so this would be a good option if you aren’t looking for a huge entrée. The veggies were a little overdone and lacked seasoning, but the mashed potatoes were great.
I also had a tasting of a Petite Filet Mignon (medium rare) salsa verde, potato cannelloni and watercress salad from my mom’s plate and thought that was really nicely prepared. The salsa verde was an interesting accompaniment to the steak and I thought it added a great, unique flavor.
I can’t continue the review without mentioning the bread. We were served this great sourdough bread sliced up into pieces with oil, chive butter and honey butter. The butters were phenomenal and the bread came fresh and hot.
Finally for dessert, I opted for the cheesecake. The slice was absolutely ginormous. We all had our own dessert, but there was more than enough to share. It came with a side of raspberry and raspberry sauce, and was good to the last bite. I also had a bite of the Key Lime pie and Grilled Coffee Cake vanilla ice cream. The coffee cake had a nice crisp to it and excellent cinnamon flavoring.
Aside from the soup incident, the service was pretty good. Our server and busser were friendly and attentive and professional.
While I didn’t love every aspect of my experience, between the overall satisfaction of my family and the scenic atmosphere, I will give the Mill a four star rating.

Spectacular!!! Amazing brunch and the most beautiful view. The food is very good and service is on par. We came for my grandmothers 85^th. They did an amazing job. I highly recommend this brunch if in area.

The scenery is fantastic and the food is 4 stars, I would say 5 stars, but the scallops I ordered were on the small side and there were only 4 served. For a main course, that seemed a little weak. I ordered a hamburger to fill the gap, but the buns were a little stale. The service was excellent.

What a dissapointment, I will not be back for brunch!
Price went up but quality of food declined, selection and presentation was below average for the price.
They cut back on alot of the food, low budget presentation, the 2 stars is for dessert, good selection was presented.
For this price, I would rather go elsewhere with better quality of food and selection.

I only dined here on New Year’s Eve so I cannot comment on the daily menu. The $ 65 prix fixe 3 course late seating, however, was exceptional for the price. All 4 diners at our table enjoyed their meals.
Generous portions. Choices included appetizers — shrimp cocktail, and lobster ravioli with potato leek soup. Entrees — filet mignon, short ribs, and sea bass. For dessert, apple and peach crisp, and chocolate hazelnut cake, all with vanilla ice cream, and coffee or tea. Finished with a champagne toast. The holiday cocktail menu had something for everyone.
Try to get a table at a window for a romantic great view.

Here for a wedding. Atmophere, food, décor are excellent. The only complaint I have is that the wait staff seems to think their job is to clear the table, I had to go to the bqr every time for drinks refills, and waiters took my drink away more than once before I was done without attempting to bring a replacement.
I think the liquor is watered down also

I went here for a Father’s Day dinner with my family and our neighbors. Overall, decent meal, but nothing mind blowing.
The main appeal here is the location. You can enjoy a meal with the beautiful lake view, which is exactly why this restaurant was chosen. We were a party of 15. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. The restaurant was not very crowded, in the 3 hours we were there, there were maybe 4 – 5 smaller parties that came through. This leads me to my main complaint about the Mill: The wait for food was ridiculous. I know that we were a larger party, but we waited at least 20 minutes for the bread to come. My very pregnant friend was nearly ready to walk into the kitchen herself. Never deny a pregnant woman her carbs.
I had the steak, which was very good. The side of vegetables was weirdly bitter, everyone at the table had the same complaint. The green and yellow squash was extremely un-​ripe, ruining the flavor. I also had oysters, which were good but unremarkable, like most of the meal. The highlight for me was the steak, the rest was decidedly meh. The desserts were pretty bland and not worth the calories with the exception of the cheescake. Skip the profiteroles, I could have made better ones easily at home.
If you feel like eating a mildly overpriced decent meal while looking at a lake, then this is the place. No one can hate this place, but there’s nothing here to rave about either.