Booked a double queen suite for a recent 'staycation' with my daughter. From start to finish, the staff is exceptional. Very accommodating with any request. The suite was roomy, very comfortable and delightfully quiet. A beautiful experience. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

Deer Path Inn - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

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I had my team's holiday party here. Their menu doesn't list any GF items so I had to call and confirm. They indicated there are few options available and they had GF buns for the impossible burger. I ended up ordering that and asked what sides are GF. The server advised he would have to confirm with the kitchen. When the food was brought, I had just a patty on the plate with French fries that were touching. I asked if the fries were GF and he said no. I informed him I would need a new patty as well since I couldn't have cross-contamination. When he brought out the new plate, the burger had cheese on it but no bun. He said they ran out. It was disappointing. They do offer one dessert that is GF which was the crème brûlée and it was good. The service was quite slow when greeting us after we sat down and taking our drinks. Everyone did say the food was excellent though. read more

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Second time I was at Deer Path Inn for high tea. This time it was for Christmas. Our waiter, George, was fabulous. We realized he was our waiter the last time we visited. The experience is amazing. It is costly for the holidays but so worth every penny. You need to splurge on yourself every once in a while. Free valet parking is a plus. read more

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Gorgeous location for brunch, drinks, or dinner. Street parking was fairly easy to find, but if you are having difficulty, they do have a valet service. We sat in the English tea room for our monthly book club! Gorgeous patio and ambiance. Lots of great options on the menu ranging from savory to sweet. The English breakfast portion was quite large and as close to traditional as you can get in the US (definitely missed the HP sauce!). The healthy start bowl was ok, lacking something to make it stand out. read more

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Went to the Bar area. Very good service . Cobb salad was disappointing. Music way too loud. Asked it be lowered twice.

Place is cozy warm and such a great place in the fall and winter Stand out service and staff Strong drinks and excellent cocktail menu read more

First of all the room was lovely. Our server was delightful and our three levels of little sandwiches and lovely desserts were delectable. We were served Chamoagne after we sat for a few minutes and then we gave our tea orders. Shortly after that we were served our three tier platter and our tea. It was a lovely few hours. To our surprise we all got a tin of the tea we ordered. The Inn is charming and what a fun place to stay if you have the time Just a note there is complimentary valet parking. Glad for this High Tea experience. read more

Deer Path Inn - High Tea - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

I'm writing this because I was genuinely disturbed by what I witnessed here. The staff were working hard and doing their best, but management completely failed them. When a racist customer started harassing employees, management stood by and did nothing. Stating that they were a paying customer and there was "nothing he could do". Even worse, the people harassing staff seemed to be off duty ICE workers. Instead of management stepping up to defend their team, they allowed this behavior. No one should have to work under those conditions, and no customer should have to watch it happen. Until this place starts protecting its workers and creating a safe, respectful environment, I can't support it. read more

Has gone downhill. If you note all of the low end ratings are from the past year to two years. This management team that has strangled this once luxury inn to death. We have been coming for over 5 years, staying in the most $$$ room. Ordering room service, etc. this will be our last stay until things improve. We encourage management to talk to their staff about what management can do to improve. read more

High Tea, we had a delicious and fun time celebrating my sister's Stacci's birthday. The service was prompt, the only things we didn't care for, they started clearing the table before we had risen. Spilled champagne on the Hostess. I thought it was pricey at $85 per person. Lots of fond memories, I held my sisters baby shower here in 1990. Old World Charm which had not change much since then. Lake Forest does have "old money" We didn't wear any hats but some gals did. It's a fun excursion for a celebration and memories rewritten. Thanks goes out to Stevie Barosso,(she is the gal the baby shower was for) and including me. read more

What a warm cozy place! I definitely recommend this place! It's got that old world charm really great decor. The food was yummy!

Is this place still open? I sent email regarding availability and received no reply. Last 2 reviews don't sound promising except that a friend in Chicago would like to check it out next year. Shows no availability in 2026 until October. Maybe they are closed most of the year. $500 a nite and no reply to email doesn't sound very good. read more

The Deerpath is always a good experience. Great food and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended!

If you're old money or like to pretend that you are, this place is perfect for you. But if you're looking to spend $85 per person on brunch, have truly exceptional food, with amazing service and gorgeous ambiance, you're better off going to Le Colonial, Sophia Steak or Pomeroy. Don't get me wrong, the place has old world charm. I'm glad I tried it out and I'll probably come back for a drink at the downstairs bar which is unique in the area. But it's dated, the buffet was just okay (the dessert table and oysters were great but otherwise meh), and the best display of customer service were the friendly valet guys greeting us at the door. Given all the trendy places that have opened up in recent years, I honestly can't think of any reason to spend that much on brunch here besides status signaling. read more

We attended an afternoon tea at the Inn and had a lovely time. I will say the hostess was a bit condescending but our servers George and Jacky blew us away with their professionalism, knowledge and attentiveness. Delicious finger foods and tea with a gorgeous backdrop? Can't be beat. read more

Deer Path Inn - Strawberry Crumble tea - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

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Beautiful hotel with great food. Fabulous staff. You feel like you are somewhere else. The rooms are beautifully decorated. Great place for special occasions. read more

This is my absolute favorite place to be in Lake Forest! This had been a favorite of my family for years. I love the Tudor style building and gardens area. My family and I love coming here for birthdays and any big celebration. Last night, my family came for my mom's birthday dinner. We were seated in the English Room and had great views of the garden. The room reminded me of being in a old fashioned greenhouse/old garden pavillion in England. To drink, I had a Cosmo. It had a very pretty pink color. Appetizer: my family and I split the charcuterie board. The fig jam was amazing! Entree: I had the scallops and wild mushroom risotto, which was very good. Very filling. Later, we went to the downstairs bar area and had a drink. I had the Fuller's London Pride Ale. Overall, a great experience! We will definitely be back soon! read more

Deer Path Inn - Cosmo - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

Had afternoon tea for the first time here and it was very nice. The 1929 blend tea was solid with a good set of food and dessert. The service was amazing as well. Definitely want to come back here for dinner or other occasion read more

Deer Path Inn - Afternoon tea - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

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The Deerpath Inn hotel serves high tea in the enclosed sun porch of the English Room! It's a beautiful, bright space that's so inviting you won't want to leave. I'm a sucker for a killer ambiance and this place nailed it! It FAR exceeds a few of the high teas I've been to around the burbs and in Chicago! I also love that you can adjust your food preferences accordingly! They did a great job with the vegetarian sandwiches and it didn't feel like second thought like some places! The scones are so tasty and tart with the lemon curd. They may have been my favorite part! The tea itself is high quality, deep flavor and you get a jar to bring home! If you enjoy high tea or just a wonderful ambience - come here and don't think twice! I plan to make a quarterly visit here and I'm actually headed back tomorrow for two of my friends birthdays! read more

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My cousin tried to get information for our relatives coming in from New York, she spoke to Lindsey who was very arrogant, no manners, it was like pulling teeth to try and get dates and rates for stays, add an attitude to the mix. When asked again for a specific date, she did not say, " sure, let me check", there was no communication, she had to ask are you still there, at that point she asked to speak to the manager stated he overheard the conversation, this tells me the new manager as of last year needs to do better especially since he states he heard the whole conversation on her part, really and then gets on the phone and is not much better, no apologies, this is now what you would expect from the DPI. read more

The High Tea experience was truly disappointing. I was at this High Tea after Christmas 2023 and it was extraordinary, a special, worth the cost experience. High Tea today was not worth the cost and not worth a drive to Lake Forest. The servings were smaller. The amount of filling on the sandwiches was so sparse, I couldn't identify the contents. I read the menu online when I got home. I honestly didn't know that I had a salmon sandwich and a beef sandwich. The few pieces of dessert were also unexceptional. I'd even say the bread was dry. Find another place to go for your next special occasion. read more

zWr too had Sunday brunch at the deer path inn. The service and food were very good. We enjoyed a very good buffet and will do this again. Dinner has been excellent as well as the hidden tavern. read more

The food is fine but just that. Not creative and the restaurant feels like it is resting on its history and has not kept up with food and service for the modern customer. Lovely inside and out but not worth a second visit. read more

Two Strikes & You're Out! First strike: Went to Deerpath Inn for dinner with girlfriends, arrived early, sat at the bar for a drink. Despite sitting in front of a bartender, I literally could not buy a drink! Meanwhile, men were ordering and being served drinks over my shoulder. It was as if I was invisible! Second Strike: Wanting to give them a second chance, I booked a table for Easter Brunch with my 89 year old mother in law. Reservation confirmed. Then, without as much as a phone call, cancelled, leaving us scrambling. Apparently, they had a glitch in their reservation system. When I spoke with a manager by the name of Mario, asking him to make it right, he engaged in sexism & defensiveness and explained how I should be "nicer" about the situation. I highly recommend diners do not trust this establishment with their guests!!! read more

Deer Path Inn - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

This review is for tea to go.... I had been at the Deer Path Inn years ago but was recently reminded of it as it won an award for one of the best hotels. Our schedule was pretty hectic, so instead of going to tea, we decided to do takeout. I ordered online, which was really easy, though it would have been nice to get a reminder closer to the date. The space is beautiful and it was packed (not sure if that's normal - or if it's due to the recent award) but I had to wait longer than anticipated for my pickup (I assumed it would have been ready so a + and - that I had to wait but food was fresher). Staff was super friendly - they almost forgot my actual tea so he ran back to get it. Valet and street parking. read more

It was fun while it lasted, I guess we won't be going back here again.. When we arrived no one told us there was an elevator but someone did offer to help us carry down our stroller. The service was horrible, we were not made aware that only the buffet was available until after we were seated for 20 minutes waiting for the rest of our party. Sunday brunch is $68 for adults and $35 for kids, gratuity was added since we had a party of four adults, a toddler and newborn. Right before we left another guest from a nearby table went up and cut up is own meat because there was no one around to help him. Aside from the service, the stale bread and subpar spread left me wanting more. It is no wonder the dining room was pretty much empty. I don't expect much when it comes to a buffet food as it's usually the same most places. I had prime rib, charcuterie, oysters and cocktail shrimp. My daughter enjoyed the sweets table. Our table in particular was shunned by the wait staff as our server did everything to avoid coming around to our table. We were the only table with a toddler and newborn there, could that have been it. In the hour and a half we were there they only filled our water once and we had to wave them down which was a battle in its self my husband and our friend took turns trying to get someone's attention. It maybe me regret turning down the offer for a mimosa or Prosecco when we arrived, but as I'm still nursing I wanted to avoid alcohol. We weren't even given any other option of drinks available. It was our first time joining them for brunch and was going in blind. Truly wish we could get our money back. A far cry from the service my daughter and I received for tea time just weeks before. It's such a beautiful location, it's such a shame. I've never seen my husband so irritated about the bill. No one even made us aware that they were starting to clean up or that service was about to finish. I had so much hope for this to be able to find a spot to bring the family that is not in the city but there's a reason why we would rather pay more and go through traffic for good service. read more

Deer Path Inn - Table setting - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

The front desk was beyond rude. The two gentlemen were snickering and making fun of guest. They were dismissive of request and concerns. For the price you pay, you expect better. Will never return read more

The Deer Path Inn lives up to its reputation as a luxury wedding venue. Between Windsor Hall and the white glove service I was impressed from beginning to end. Behind the scenes Felix was my point of contact and he was a total pro. 5 stars! read more

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The food... is AMAZING. My husband and I have been coming here for years. It's a stunning place, the food is incredible and we are always treated with kindness. The filet, potatoes and scallops are delicious. The bar area is very classic and timeless the cocktails were incredible. read more

Deer Path Inn - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

Our server George was fantastic during High Tea! The atmosphere was gorgeous and the tea selection was great! Highly recommend! read more

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Fantastic food and atmosphere! New Years day brunch was excellent and service was top notch! Never disappoints on any front! Highly recommend if you are in the area!! read more

Beautiful and generous tea service in their garden room. The offerings were delicious and even though every table was filled, my daughter, 10 year old granddaughter and I had a memorable, attentive tea before the school year starts. read more

Exceptional! Beautiful. We can came when it was busy and they took great care of my wife and her family that was in town. They stayed at the hotel and we're very impressed. read more

Deer Path Inn - Perfection - Hotels Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

I invited my granddaughter and out-of-town guests for High tea at the Deerpath Inn. I was very disappointed. The service was mechanical and poorly timed, and the food offering included dried-out finger sandwiches, oversized biscuits that were advertised as scones, and store-bought sweets. The tea service was good and served in lovely china. But overall, the experience was not positive. I do not recommend. read more

Supposedly a top-notch place. We are guests staying here, and went to have dinner in the main restaurant. Our son has serious food allergies, of which we had notified the hotel before and reiterated with our server at dinner. He was great and noted the allergies on the ticket. Nonetheless, our son's meal arrived with his allergens in full view on the plate. Our server was horrified. An arrogant manager came and said he had the allergy situation under control, which was far from true given he didn't even understand the scope of the allergies. Did he think we would be fine with a swarthy manager giving a line when their carelessness could have seriously harmed our son? I guess they did their best overall. Sure. Let's say that. But their best, for the price and the reputation, is poor. You are much better off going elsewhere. read more

I called and made appointment and spoke to someone at 10:56am. Mandy told us they have no reservations for us. Mandy said they never take any high tea reservations for the day of at all. They go through dietary restrictions and other information with the party ahead. I told her I should have taken the name of the woman that took our information. The male staffer said he would check to see if they had enough tea sandwiches and let us know. They were able to accommodate us last minute and gave us some bottled waters in the interim while they set us up a table ahead. The squirrel with the mask in the front entry is a tribute to the squirrel that used to come here to get some snacks. We got a bit of Prosecco, some berry kisses tea, chocolate cream truffles and the black currant. Hicham is waiting on us. Our tea set is Wedgewood wild strawberry. The poppy seed scone was okay, a bit dry and lacks in flavor. The lemon curd, Devonshire cream (clotted cream) and the berry preserve were all good. The black currant and berry are both nice teas. The chocolate truffle tea is decent. The roast beef with the horseradish and watercress is okay. The shrimp and taragon lemon dressing in a puff. The chicken herb salad with slivered almond is a decent size and quite flavorful and yummy. The roasted tomato quiche is good, crust is a bit dry, but has a nice buttery flavor to it too. The goat cheese and asparagus quiche was also okay, same dry crust. The Victoria sponge was decent, some preserve inside the sponge. The chocolate mousse cup was quite tasty. Fruit custard tart was also good. The opera cake has a nice slightly crunchy bottom layer, some hints of coffee, it's good. The citrus cheesecake wasn't my thing. They do give you a sample of each of hot teas. My husband realized when they gave us a sample of each of our teas that he got the cherry fig instead of his chocolate truffle. The chocolate truffle is nice, had a bit of coconut in it as well. $165 for 3 of us after tax. Food was okay. Service was good. read more

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Great service. Arturo was amazing. Very attentive but let us relax and take our time. Great food. Fabulous experience. Can't wait to go back. read more

Went for a mom and daughter and was utterly disappointed. For over $150 we saw our server for a total of 3 minutes, got one tower for the both of us and when we asked for another said they couldn't accommodate (while our neighbors to the right, another party of two, got served two towers upon sitting down), and took away our glass for the "complementary champagne" while refilling the tables across from us. I guess they assumed we were done because our server just stoped attending to us? Utterly disappointing. read more

Service was good. Ordered the steak tartar as did another guest in our party. His comment was " this is the worst steak tartar I have ever eaten. It looks like dog food"! I agreed, this was the worst steak tartar I have ever been served, could not finish it, was disgusting! I ordered a salad for a main course which was just above mediocre. My two dinner guest had fish they thought was good. After reading the new menu and dining experience tonight, very disappointed, will not return for awhile. It appears there is a change in staff and perhaps the chef. None of the wait staff was familiar as I have been a regular diner at the DPI for years, lunch and dinner. Very disappointed. read more

Last night, I had one of the best meals I have ever had... ( I. Am 74 and eaten all over the world) we ordered Brussel Sprouts first as the appetizer, best I have ever had, sautéed perfectly. I had Dover Sole as my main course, again, excellent. And finally, the Triffle as dessert ( 4 of us shared the appetizer and dessert). Generous craft cocktails, amazing service. One of the best "high end" restaurants... in the area!!! read more