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    Paint Box Cafe

    4.7 (85 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Krista G.

    If I could give the service here 5 million stars I would! They have a great selection of salads, sandwiches, and soups. And for sides you can choose between fresh fruit/veggies, chips, or sweet potato chips. I loved having the fruit/veggies option and they were definitely fresh. They also have a display case of truly delicious-looking cookies and this chocolate cake-muffin thing that I was soooo tempted to get. My panini was warm and crispy, and I did get one of the chocolate cookies, too. They have outdoor seating for dog people, and inside they have some coloring pages and crayons for the kiddos. From the moment you step in it feels like a homey, cozy, local place.

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    Savannah B.

    I love this place! It's so cute and I always love supporting local businesses. Our table was made out of a door! Super cute vibe inside. My coffee was delicious, I got a turkey sandwich on their homemade buns with their avocado ranch which was so good, and lastly I got a gooey butter cookie. May I just say, best butter cookie I've ever had! It almost tastes like a lemon bar at the very beginning, and then you taste the creamy butter cookie flavor directly after. My mother and brother attended me and they both loved their food as well. The staff here are super nice as well. Highly recommend!

    Picasso panini!

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    6 months ago

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    7 months ago

    This a good place especially if you have kids. It works for a lite lunch. The cost felt high for the selection available.

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    Delicious sandwiches at moderate prices. Neat ambiance as well. The employee who helped us was friendly.

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    1 year ago

    The salad, cookie and atmosphere were all exceptional. You walk up and order which keeps it easy. Very kind ladies!

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    2 years ago

    Charming little restaurant with great food and service. Sandwiches are delicious and reasonably priced.

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    2 years ago

    The girls working were very sweet. We loved our lunch and bought one of all three sweets. Cute lunch date spot!

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    2 years ago

    The food was very fresh & tasty! We tried soup, salad & sandwiches. Friendly staff & comfortable atmosphere. Definitely worth trying!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing artisan sandwiches. The chicken salad was amazing! Catered for a visitation and was very happy.

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    3 years ago

    Very friendly staff, cute place good soup and sandwich, great southwestern chicken salad, and carrot cake

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    4 years ago

    Cute place for a quick and delicious lunch! I want to try more sandwiches, there were too many good options.

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    4 years ago

    Yummy and great service! Food was good and environment was comfy and inviting. Overall wonderful experience.

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    It was ok. Had a salad and the lettuce wasn't even chopped up. They were out of everything that we wanted to order. Not sure I'd go back.

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    1932 Reserve

    1932 Reserve

    4.5
    (207 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$$

    Food outstanding! Service great as was staff…read more Room awesome and well appointed Pool needs work- aged

    Beautiful spot, but $500 fine-dining prices with diner-level execution…read more Where to start. We've been coming here by boat for years. Experiences have always had up-and-down moments, but this time was disappointing because I really wanted it to be great. It just wasn't. The Good: The restaurant itself is gorgeous, and the waterfront ambiance is spot on. It's clearly the place to be at the lake--so good job on the venue. The Service & Atmosphere: Service was adequate, but far from fine dining. If you're charging premium prices, the service model needs to match. Having random runners drop food at the table without knowing who ordered what is diner or casual Mexican restaurant service, not an elegant dining experience. The new manager stopped by twice--a nice touch, until we actually provided constructive feedback. Instead of offering a remedy, he offered excuses about being new and didn't handle criticism well. The Food: Apps (Deviled Eggs & Tuna): Both looked like they'd been plated earlier in the day--they had an unappetizing "sheen" to them that made them look leftover rather than fresh. The flavor on the eggs was completely muted, and the tuna was equally lusterless. Salads: We split the Caesar, and our friends had the wedge. They were served without any offer of fresh pepper. When we flagged down a staff member, they brought out cheap grocery-store salt and pepper grinders. Later, we were told the new chef prefers not to offer pepper on the table. With all due respect to the chef: that's the guest's choice, not yours. (Side note: the wedge was tasty, but oddly wasn't actually cut into a wedge). Mains: The ladies had the Sea Bass--the dish that originally put this place on the map. It was okay, but not as good as it used to be; the new Asian flair and bowl presentation take away from what used to make it the star of the show. The pork chop was good and thoroughly enjoyed. My lasagna had a great portion size and good base flavor, but it was dry as jerky with practically zero sauce. The Verdict: The restaurant will continue to thrive simply because of its location and the lack of competing fine-dining options on the water. But when you're dropping $500 on dinner, you expect accountability and an outstanding meal. We won't be back anytime soon.

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    Restaurant and bar area
    Restaurant and bar area
    Corn bread
    Corn bread
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    Backwater Jacks

    Backwater Jacks

    3.3
    (282 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    A solid place to stop by!…read more We came during an extended weekend trip for lunch, drinks, and the pool. We were seated pretty quickly but this place DOES fill up fast (that includes the pool). The front has a place to order different t shirts from the wall then there's a small indoor seating area and a lot of patio seating outside. We ordered the jumbo crab rangoons, jalapeno poppers, and club sandwich. Although there was a bit of a wait the food was good and had good portion sizes which helps if you're there day drinking. Our waitress was friendly and helpful although a bit on the slower side with checking in and bringing items we requested. We waited about 20 minutes to get boxes and our checks. If you walk down the stairs from the restaurant there's the gated pool area. As it was summer it was packed even on a weekday. There's bars and bathrooms right next to the pool as well as a swim up bar. This was helpful since we had to get out to order drinks we at least didn't have to go far. Although it was a nice vibe I didn't enjoy that it felt like a hot tub especially in the summer and while drinking. In knowing a large amount of ppl come for the pool I would've hoped they cooled the water down & circulated the water better. Additionally a bit of added staff or security would be helpful to ensure ppl aren't getting ridiculous. I saw someone passed out in a chair from drinking too much and someone else falling over into the chairs unable to walk because of how intoxicated they were. Ofc we're all adults and should be able to control our drinking but ppl prove that theory wrong every time. It caused a bit of an issue with ppl & their stuff being trampled by ppl too drunk to walk and no staff around to help. For those who don't know the added another add on to the location off to the right side of the property. This includes a stage for performances which is cool! Although there isn't a restaurant like there is at the main pool there are food trucks which is a cool concept to get different types of food. Overall will be back to check out the other side.

    This place is pretty huge. We still have young kids and while they are always bummed about the 10…read moreyears and over pool, they still ask to come for the amazing food. We have been several times and have literally NEVER had anything that wasn't delicious. Our favorites are the crab clusters and grouper fingers!

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    Fully stocked bar, plenty of seating and tvs.
    Fully stocked bar, plenty of seating and tvs.
    Kids meal- PB&J and chips
    Kids meal- PB&J and chips
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    The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar

    The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar

    3.7
    (132 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Makayla was awesome! She was on top of everything, refills without having to ask, she checked in…read moreoften even though she was really busy with several large tables. Good recommendations on food. We couldn't have asked for better service! The restaurant was very loud, was hard to hold a conversation at our table. Food was good. It was a good overall experience made better by excellent service from Makayla!

    Our first visit to Encore and it definitely won't be our last!…read more The atmosphere alone is worth the trip. The upper level has a more upscale feel, with a beautiful dining room and an incredible covered outdoor space complete with a stage for live music. The massive windows and stunning views overlooking the peninsula make it the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy the evening. As for the food... wow. I had the crab legs, which were cooked perfectly, but can we talk about the green beans for a minute? They were ridiculously good. If licking the bowl in public wasn't frowned upon, I might have considered it. Colin ordered the salmon, which was absolutely beautiful and served with rice pilaf. Chris went with the crab-crusted walleye, and it was cooked to perfection. Emma Grace chose the giant pretzel, and giant is an understatement, it was the size of a dinner plate! It came with an assortment of charcuterie-style accompaniments that were fantastic all on their own. Then came dessert, and somehow things got even better. The bread pudding was hands-down one of the best I've ever had. I don't eat bread pudding often, but this one may have ruined all future bread puddings for me. We also shared the cheesecake and cookie skillet, and every bite was delicious. To top it all off, our waitress Makayla was absolutely wonderful and made the entire experience even better. Great food, beautiful views, amazing service, and a fantastic atmosphere. Encore knocked it out of the park. We'll definitely be making a return trip next summer!

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    The Encore Swimsuit & Resort ware boutique
    The Encore Swimsuit & Resort ware boutique
    The Encore Sea Bass
    The Encore Sea Bass
    The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar

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