My review is not speaking on their service as a wedding host, but the land and farm overall. There…read moreis a pond and many animals and great vibes and views for going on a walk.

Do not do a wedding her. Venue staff will will bother and harass guests, venue manager yelled at…read morekids, food over cooked, wrong food delivered to table, bar over charged for drinks during the open bar and at 9pm sharp they will turn the lights on high hand you a bar bill demanding payment and kick you out. Do not, do not, do not book a wedding here.

I have been at this venue many times and have always left with a very positive feeling. They pay…read moreattention to details. The food is always excellent as is their servers. They are at the top of the line. Very nicely done. Check out the website for themed dinners. We have been to several and as usual there, they aim to please. The latest dinner was a Patron tequila inspired dinner. No holds barred. Fantastic.

I wouldn't even give it one star. went there for brunch before tall ship cruise. the food was…read moredisgusting. French toast hard as a brick. chicken piccata was, I believe.leftovers. also hard and inedible. bacon burnt. the potatoes were ok at best. even the coffee was awful. ever will go here again.

Be careful, their accounting practices are not accurate. Refusal to reimburse for overpayment based…read moreon these practices seems to be the norm and apparently condoned.

This review is for their on-site restaurant…read more I was lucky enough to be invited to Ferncroft Country Club for dinner Halloween Night. I never had the pleasure, so I jumped at the chance since my son is in college, and I don't seem to get a lot of trick-or-treaters in the city. Ferncroft is settled in what I would call a business-residential area, with beautiful homes, surroundings, and a stones throw away from Coco Key Resort. The road to get up to the main building was very dark, I am sure that is for a reason, but it was fitting for Halloween night I suppose. We pulled up and had our choice of spots. I figured there would be something going on but it seemed like just another night from the parking lot. When we entered, we were great with smiles and a roaring fire place. The smells from the kitchen already taking over my senses. I was in for a treat. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive, helpful, and presented the specials well. Dinning room is small but that's okay because you can enjoy all the ambience it has to offer. After ordering a few drinks, my friend and I dove right in. Sliders and nachos to start and two mixed grilled plates for dinner. We finished that off with slices of Sweet Potato Maple cheesecake and Chocolate Fudge cake. Of course Sugerman had coffee as well. Appetizers 4 out 5 - The SLIDERS! I was advised by my friend we should order these. They didn't disappoint. Juicy, flavorful, and served with warm fries. You could even order this for your entree. The kid in you will love these, and so will the adult. The nachos were good. On par with most places but nothing special. Entrees 5 out 5 - Now I know we both ordered the mixed grill, but we both had the same feelings. The sausage was grilled to perfection, the chicken was super flavorful, and the steak tips melted in my mouth. Choose a side and you can't go wrong. And for the price, about $15 a plate, we were completely satisfied. Desserts 5 out 5 - My buddy was in a chocolate coma. The cake was rich and moist. The only problem with my Sweet Potato Maple cheesecake is I couldn't slow myself down to enjoy it longer. The house coffee was excellent, which I would "roast" them for (pun intended) for not caring about the little things. It was a perfect way to end the meal. Service 4 out 5 - Most of all the staff was warm and friendly, and out waitress certainly was. Plates were cleared and new silverware placed promptly. So if you ever get the opportunity to eat here with a member, cancel your plans and go early to view the local colors and scenery.

Attended a friends wedding at this beautiful venue last weekend. It was very charming and a…read morestunning summer venue. I bet it's nice in the fall too! The food and drinks great and the servers too. The biggest flaw are the bathrooms on premise. I wonder if some guests get a bathroom trailer. I think it may have been a good idea but it's not necessary for the cost.

Where do I even begin! The Estate at Moraine Farm was one of the last venues we visited and it was…read moreby far our favorite. The grounds are absolutely stunning and fall under every category. They have the old estate with its beautiful decor, the terrace that looks out over the water, the field with the old tea house, and a stunning garden. Endless photo opportunities! The food from Fireside Catering is absolutely delicious and they have tons of food options. One of the best parts of the venue is the coordinator Laura. She is a ray of sunshine and genuinely kept us from having multiple breakdowns. Laura is very organized and has a wealth of knowledge. She knows the venue very well which made making decisions very easy. Laura made planning our wedding so much easier and we feel so lucky to have had her as our coordinator!! While all Fireside Catering venues are wonderful, the Estate at Moraine Farm is a hidden gem and we couldn't recommend it enough!

The Cellar, underneath the Inn. First time going to this place, we arrived when they were opening…read more The door was locked, so we sat in the rocking chairs. Someone that works there had walked past us several times, and opened the door. We wandered in, and she said the restaurant was in the basement. When we left, we saw a sign for Cellar. Not knowing the restaurant was named the Cellar, the sign wasn't clear/meaningful. Anyway, we got there eventually. The decor was pretty nice (definitely more bar than restaurant). We chose a table in a quiet corner, which was beneficial and not. The wait staff was very friendly, but we were a bit out of sight out of mind for them. All the food was great, and the cocktail was expertly made, exceeding expectations. They have popovers as the table accoutrements, which are a personal favorite of mine! As mentioned above, I'd consider this a (speakeasy decor) bar with food options, that would be a solid social/meet up spot, with great drinks.

I had dinner at The Bell Inn & Tavern with my mom for an early Mother's Day celebration since it's…read morewhere she wanted to go. She and much of my family really like this place and rave about it, but my overall first impression was definitely a mixed bag. My mom made the reservation for Saturday at 4:45pm in the dining room. We arrived a little early, so she showed me around the beautifully renovated building. When we checked in with someone, they redirected us to the bar area downstairs as they were holding a private event in the main dining area. Okay, not a big deal to us. However I could understand if someone else might get a little annoyed at being told they had to go to the bar area when they specifically asked for the dining room on their reservation. I have to say that I do love the downstairs bar area, it's classy and has a vintage speakeasy vibe. We were quickly greeted by one of the guys working the bar who was super nice and did a great job. For a drink I started with their version of an espresso martini, which was a good start to the food experience and gave me high hopes. They brought us out some popovers which to me were just okay. For an appetizer we got some buffalo chicken dip, which was quite delicious. For dinner my mom got a Caesar salad (which I tried a little bit of and thought was good) and a flatbread pizza that was on special. I decided to be a little bougie and went with the braised short ribs, and I regret to say that the dish fell flat for me. The short rib did come apart okay when I stuck my fork in it, but it was kind of chewy, bland and overall really didn't have much flavor. The menu also states that the short rib is served with broccolini (which is a milder, sweeter version of the green vegetable) but it came with regular plain broccoli instead, which I was also quite honestly disappointed by. With all that being said the polenta was my favorite thing on the plate. I'm a little conflicted. The place is beautiful and the staff is so nice. But with how much it was hyped up to me, I was a little let down. I'm kind of thinking that I should've went with another dish? I really want to truly love this place, so I'm sure I'll be back with family at some point to give them another chance.

DoubleTree Northshore isn't a bad pick IF and only IF you get a good deal for it. If you pay full…read moreprice, I reckon it's not worth it. The staff is nice and they do their job. The hotel however is very old and has lots of not-so-enjoyable quirks as a result... While our room was clean for the most part, the shower was difficult to operate (defective more like) and the showerhead had mold growing on it. The bed sheets were clean EXCEPT for that one corner with a smear of something red (blood? raspberry jam? take your pick!) and the bed itself was so soft I thought it would swallow me whole. I could barely move. The pillows were soft beyond what's reasonable for a human head. Noise from other hotel guests was by far the biggest issue. Paper thin walls meant I could hear the TV and guests speaking next door. Across the hallway, another guest was playing music SO loud that hotel staff came to knock on his door to warn him to keep it down. They had to knock 10 times for the guy to hear them and answer the door. Gives you an idea! At least the staff was proactive... Oh did I mention there's a crack under the room door that is almost an inch high? All sounds from the hallway will echo inside your room as a result. Nice... said no one ever. So, as I said in my intro, if you get a good deal like we did, all these issues might be worth putting up with. Otherwise, stay away if you value good sleep.

This place is a complete dump. The people at the check in desk were polite, but that's the only…read morepositive I am going to highlight. Right when you self-park, the lot near the waterpark is riddled with feet-deep potholes. They don't even care to maintain their parking lot, and they have the audacity to ask you to pay $10 to park in this unmonitored, unmaintained lot. Ridiculous. I booked a waterpark package for 1 night. I am an Honors member, so I checked in on the app at 2:30pm. My room was assigned but not ready, so I checked with the desk to see if we could use the waterpark while we waited. They said yes and that our room would be ready in about 30 minutes. We headed to the waterpark. The waterpark is filthy. Trash is floating in the lazy river and is everywhere in the facades throughout the park. It's dusty everywhere and the chlorine in the air made our eyes burn. The floor is dark and grimey and clearly has not been maintained in years. I kept stepping on a weave at the bottom of the pool with the basketball hoops. Lifeguards are apathetic, at best. There is no order to anything, it's basically a free for all with no one monitoring the poor behavior of patrons or the safe execution of the 1 or 2 slides in working order. We are actually grossed out by the entire waterpark, of which nearly all attraction slides are unavailable, so we decide to dry off and just wait for our room. 4pm comes and goes so I go back to the front desk. They say the app "didn't go through" (what? I had a room number assigned) and that I have a new room, which is ready now, what a coincidence! We go up and it is not very clean, but the beds are clean and have new sheets, so we just dealt with it because it's getting late. There was an old string cheese, an empty drink bottle, used starbucks straws, old yogurt in the fridge, dust everywhere, old ungrounded plugs for the not plugged in lamps and it appeared as though the rooms haven't seen an update in 20+ years. Not pictured is the half paint-covered green gummy bear that fell from the ceiling shortly before we checked out. The waterpark and all other fun things, close at 6 to 7pm. What is the point of these amenities. I hate to compare anything to Great Wolf Lodge, which is a literal money pit, but it is like the Ritz Carlton compared to this place. Do not go, it's worse than any other Hilton property I've ever visited. I called Hilton directly because I felt so strongly about this place and regretted not having the time to tell them in person. I was on hold for 30 minutes after the customer service desk sent me to the property's manager. They didn't pick up.

Wow. Just wow. I am sitting with such a full belly and am mad with myself we haven't tried this…read moreplace sooner! The interior is very nice and atmospheric. A little loud, but we could still hear each other. The service was quick and peppy! We got an old fashioned, which was great. I got the half chicken with rice and a Greek salad. Wow. It was moist and flavorful and I loved the seasoning. The rice was amazing as well and the Greek salad was a huge portion and everything was fresh. R got the souvlaki plate with lamb. The lamb was cooked perfectly and tender. He also got the rice and the potato's. It came with a salad, which he didn't order, but they made it right immediately. The pitas were warm and the tzatziki was delicious. Overall, we have nothing but great things to say! We will be back soon and will add this place to our take out rotation. Excited to try more.

Cute place located in a strip mall. Not a lot of parking But the service was top notch and the…read moreportions of food were so hearty!! I wasn't that hungry and thought I'd get two small chicken skewers, except they were in fact the biggest ones I've ever seen and they came with fries. I also ordered the spanakopita appetizer. I love these! So lite and crispy, loaded with spinach and cheese! So good! My son got the half chicken, we probably could have split this as a family it was that big, it was delicious. My husband got the lamb meatballs, They were flavorful and bite size. He also got the artichokes appetizer. They were soft and packed with flavor! Really good experience:)

The farm was recommended to me by a few locals from here. It was a good find. The farm had miles…read moreand miles of orchids surrounding it. It was easy to find because of it. It is located on a cool road. Before you reach the farm, you come across historical landmarks. The farm is a good place for little ones. It has a petting and feeding area. A nice playground and a you pick area. It also had an area with flowers. Inside the store is found vegetables and fruits, both fresh and preserved. It had some other items like seasonings, candles, candy, and baked goods, I got something sweet called stop the .... I don't remember the third word, but it got my attention. It tasted like a well-made apple butter. I liked it. The cinnamon bread was a little on the dry side. I can see why it would be good for French Toast. I found the service nice. The young ladies working the counter were helpful. Cool farm to visit.

I grew up on the north shore and remember visiting Brooksby Farm when I was a kid…read more I visited on Sunday with my 2 kids for storytime and wow has it impressively changed - all positive!!! 1) There's stuff for kids now! Storytimes, playground with views of the animals, a hayride, and more! I highly recommend the storytime. They read 2 stories, sang hello to every child, had songs/rhymes, played with a parachute, crafts, and even apples, donuts, and cider - all amazingly free!!! The playground was fun for my 2 year old son and 7 year old daughter, but best for the 1.5-6 age range. There are rest rooms beside the farm store, but they're medal toilets with no seats, so my daughter refused to use them. (I don't blame her.) That's the only thing that kept this from a 5 star experience. We'll be back soon. Worth the hour drive from where we live on the south shore.