First, Let me start by saying that Aramark should be ashamed of themselves by offering an institutional approach to everything they do at this resort - SHAME. If they had to compete with any hospitality company, they would rate at the bottom. We had reservation to dine at the Roosevelt room on the night of our stay. We had read reviews saying the food was lousy and grossly overpriced. So we asked a hotel employee who will obviously remain nameless if this was true. His answer was that, "breakfast was pretty good, lunch was iffy but ok, and dinner was like being bent over a table and $&@##% ". So for dinner we walked up to the Salmon House instead and called and cancelled our reservation. Second, We ate breakfast at the Roosevelt Room. My brother and I each had the smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion and fried kale omelette. The omelette was good with the salmon being decent quality. The omelette was missing the fried kale - no explanation was asked for or offered. Coffee was good. Third, There is no bar or lounge- really? This is a full service resort, how is that possible? A drink overlooking the lake would have been super pleasant after dinner. Fourth, When we went to breakfast, the lobby and deck were littered with empties from the night before (people bring their own). And I guess the dining room provides glassware. CLEAN UP THE MESS FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE PRIOR TO 8AM!!! I would suggest taking the advice we were given and skipping dinner here but opting for it at breakfast. Aramark - I hope your company gets fired. Sorry for the flame but it is deserved. read more

Roosevelt Room - Mess from the night before in the lobby at 830am. - American Near Me - Quinault, Washington

We visited this restaurant during our stay at Lake Quinault lodge over the past weekend. This place is OVERLY priced for what you get. The Caesar salad was super tiny for the price. Plus, I don't think salad should be served on a plate which just got out of the hot dishwasher. The claim chowder was very watery but at least it was hot. Interestingly enough, this restaurant does not serve bread at lunch. No bread for the salad, no bread for the soup. But, they have ample oyster style crackers. Service was good. We had dinner reservations and were hoping for the best. Service was excellent. The salmon, duck, mushroom polenta and burger were very good. And guess what - we got BREAD! Yaaaaay! However, in my opinion - highly overpriced. read more

We had breakfast and dinner here daily during our 3-night stay. Every time, the service was very friendly and fast. The food itself was great - we tried different things on the main & kids' menu, and nothing disappointed. We asked for recommendations on the beer and wine card, and these met our expectations as well. The restaurant itself is cozy, warm and quiet; a very relaxing atmosphere. I couldn't rate this any less than five stars as I thoroughly enjoyed every single meal here, and so did my husband and 2 kids. With very few options in the neighborhood, this is a safe choice that you won't regret. read more

OK let me start by saying this place is in one of the most beautiful remote locations I've ever been to. My mom and I ended up going there for dinner for my birthday a couple weeks ago. The staff seemed a little bit high and spacey but the most disappointing part was definitely the food. I ordered a burger and my mom had their roast both were so salty and quite honestly inedible we both ate about 1/3 and then decided to leave. I'm not sure what was going on that night it seems like in general there is inconsistency based on previous reviews I've read with the food I definitely would reconsider coming here unless they made an effort to get a different chef. read more

My wife and I had two of the best ,eats we have had in a long time ... King Salmon and their famous Pot Roast. Perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, incredibly flavorful. Yes, it was definitely expensive and that is the main reason I could not give five stars (plus the bread sticks that could be oh so good if fresh and warm). read more

Well, we ate here since we were staying at the lodge and part of the 'check-in' experience was to be asked if we wanted to make a reservation for diner. Can you say 'up-sell'? We were seated, the views are spectacular. 5 stars for that. The prices are very steep. I got the mushroom flatbread (came out burnt on one side, but tasty nonetheless) and a cup of clam chowder (thick and creamy and tasty). My friend ordered a pasta dish but was brought a polenta dish by mistake, so waited for her correct order. Then we got our bill ( separate checks) and we were paying with cash. Oh, we only take credit cards or exact change. What?? I didn't need change but my friend wasn't planning to leave an additional $9 tip. So, we had to figure it out, thankfully I had some smaller bills. The service was decent, but don't recommend. The Salmon house had yummy salmon dishes for about $22 and comes with all the fixings. read more

$24 for a Fish & Chips, $34 for the Pot Roast, $18 for a Burger?! Yes. That's what goes on when you're in a part of the world that has fewer dining options than you have nostrils. Granted, the fish is nicely tempura battered and the size of a man's shoe, but it's hardly the second coming of Amy Schumer, nor is your server and your surroundings the stuff that $34 Pot Roast restaurants are made of. Without a fridge in our Boathouse room and sick and tired of eating every variation of a Trader Joe's Pita Bite Cracker known to man and water fowl, we sauntered over to the Roosevelt. Named after Franklin D. who'd stopped by for lunch during a scouting trip, and a few months later signed into being the Olympic National Park - no doubt mesmerized by the lush greenery of the region and then lobotomized by the price markup of the restaurant - the Roosevelt Room has kept some of its history intact with the original lighting fixtures and wood paneling - now looking tired and dated, instead of quaint and charming. The original fire hose is even affixed to the wall next to the hostess' podium and appears to be operational, no doubt to cool down hot-headed restaurant patrons when they receive their bills. A separate "bar" next to the lobby is open in the evenings serving alcohol and other beverages, with a smattering of high tables and chairs next to the bar. We arrived shortly after 7pm to rather full dining area near the window (though the rest of the restaurant was empty) - but were able to get a table by the window, which faces out onto the manicured lawn and the lake beyond. Our server was prompt and fine and quickly brought us our food, a basket of dinner rolls - the basic wholewheat kind you buy off the shelf - but they were warm. The wines were overpriced - $9/glass for a Barnard Griffin - and the wine list uninventive - so I opted for a Vodka Tonic, which was OK. The lodge also has its own branded white wine, which was pretty good - but at about $35 per bottle, we could get two bottles of very good Chateau Ste. Michelle-ish and have room leftover for a box of TJ Pita Crackers. The menu is a your one-pager with all the usuals - salmon, pot roast, fish, but nothing seemed interesting to us. There were no specials that night, and we only chose fish and chips and burger, as they were the least expensive items in the entrees. Once upon a time, I had a burger the size of a baby's head at a swank "burger bar" at one of Seattle's most hip 'n happening burger joints. That burger was priced around $12.00, delicious, and I could not finish the whole thing. This time, at the Roosevelt Room, our $18.00 burger boasted two patties, which combined - were not even close to the thickness of one. The burger buns appeared rather flat. The flavors of the burger and fish were above average, but both were accompanied with steak fries as thick as a lumberjack's thumbs on steroids. The fries were so tasteless and dry that they managed to suck the moisture out of my mouth, much like 10 cotton balls would after a dentist visit. We did not - could not - have dessert. Undaunted by our dinner experience the night before, the next day, my hungrier half insisted that we have breakfast here before our big hike. The menu offered your basic breakfast fare - eggs and ham/sausage or pancakes - priced at a about $14.00 across the board. I opted for some eggs on the side and a cup of coffee. Our server, though well-intentioned, could not seem to get straight our simple order of my two eggs and coffee and my husband's two eggs and potatoes, first giving me the potatoes and eggs and then completely forgetting I ordered coffee till I asked. When the coffee finally did come, though, it was in a carafe with enough coffee for a table-full of people, thereby making my hiking experience more of an exercise in finding the most secluded spots for going to the bathroom than enjoying the beauty of the Olympics. A disappointing and way overpriced experience. Perhaps a 4-star review had the prices been average, but at this price level the service, decor and food fall terribly short. read more

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I beautiful view, delicious meal and friendly staff. I highly recommend! We had dinner and breakfast. Yummmm

old timey fine dining. worth the experience. beautiful view. its been a while but i recommend

We ate one breakfast and two dinners at the Roosevelt Room during our stay at Lake Quinault Lodge. The food was much better than the fare at other national park lodges we've visited in recent years. However, like the others, it is wildly over priced. The lowest priced entree was a $24 hamburger. Most were over $35. It's a shame that most families can't afford the crazy room rates and over-a-barrel priced food to enjoy our beautiful national parks. read more

I'm used to restaurants marking up wine 100%, but not 350%. Don't appreciated being gouged... Server brought wine and then realized they were out of glasses. When she did bring the wine glasses she forgot to pour the wine. Entrees were served two minutes after salads -- that was awkward... Mixed green salad was very bland, the dressing had no flavor. Asked for parmesan cheese with the risotto and server forgot. All in all, the experience was disappointing. Nice setting, nice view. read more

Wifey had the salmon and I had the pot roast. I would recommend the pot roast! Cost more than a little and wasn't full after but was definitely satisfied. read more

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After reading some of the reviews of this place, I was skeptical about eating here. After eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner here, I can honestly say I have experienced all of their meals! Although the restaurant was short staffed, everyone was very friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Some highlights of the food were the clam chowder, salmon, and excellent burgers and fries. The breakfast was delicious and I would recommend the Quinault scramble. Some of the prices were a bit high and the menu is limited, but overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the experience we had at the Roosevelt Room. read more

have to give five stars for the food. The lakeside view was a plus. Food itself I planned to order cherry chicken sandwich, but it was sold out. The waitress suggested the smoked salmon was worthy to try. Ended with smoked salmon with fries, and it was delicious! Good energy recharge after the hiking ! read more

Roosevelt Room - Smoked salmon sandwich - American Near Me - Quinault, Washington

Food was good but for $22 we got an ice cream scoop of potatoes and some shredded meat. Not coming back since there are other options just a mile down the street. read more

The food was delicious and the view from the dining room was stunning. The people there are friendly and welcoming, and the lodge is beautiful. The price for the food was steep though. read more

Service BAD. Food expensive. Food mediocre. Nothing special on the menu. Do not waste your time. Do not waste your money. read more

This was the perfect place to stop on our way to a short hike. The staff is very friendly and the food was filling and amazing and priced accordingly. We all had the Salmon BLT with fries (which were crunchy and hot). We also had the clam chowder, which has to be the best I've ever had. The view was to die for and had me dreaming of owning a house on a lake. read more

Roosevelt Room - American Near Me - Quinault, Washington

The only meal I ate in the Lodge restaurant was breakfast on the morning of my departure, and it was pretty good. It was kind of expensive at $16 for a fairly simple breakfast (eggs, potatoes, bacon and biscuit,) but it was good quality and the views were amazing. They serve Starbucks brand coffee which, despite protests from coffee aficionados, I quite enjoy and looked forward to. Service was good and expedient, and the ambiance is very nice (though the music sounds like elevator music.) I would give my experience a 3.5 out of 5; not sure if I would spend any more than I did, and probably wouldn't come here for dinner, but it was a solid breakfast. read more

This is not resort Quality. Aramark has ruined anything that once had promise here. I stopped in for lunch and had a $20 microwaved cheeseburger that took 45 minutes to get to the table. The waitress was nice enough, but without a proper support system, how could she possibly provide good service? I tried to order a double espresso from "we proudly serve Starbucks". When I was charged $15 for it I quickly changed my mind and order to a small black coffee for $5. There are very few dining options here, but that's no excuse to steal from your customers while trying to poison them. read more

Highly recommend the duck dinner. It was cooked with cherries and done perfectly. Had the best waitress, Carrie who also got together with the pastry chef to make a special dessert for my friend's birthday. We also had the Marionberry pie which was outstanding. All in all the place had excellent service and great food. read more

For the cost, you'd think the food would have been *much* better. I paid $28 for 2.5 (4-6oz total) pieces of corned beef, and some cabbage over mashed potatoes. My wife paid $14 for a salad, and $8 for a soup. I had a Glenlivet neat, and it was $12 (this was more appropriate price-wise). The food was "good", just way overpriced for what it was. The menu was extremely limited. The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice, if you get there early enough you can get a seat facing the lake and the lodge's courtyard. My second reference for the out of hand expensiveness was my wife and I ordered a sack lunch each to take on a hike the next day. For two turkey BLT's, two bags of chips, two things of granola, and two water bottles the price rand $30. I do understand that they've got a business to run, and it seems like they capitalize on being the only ones at the lodge making food. read more

It's an Aramark property and it shows, reminiscent of the Aramark-run food hall I experienced as a student many years ago. Since then, American cooking moved on, in a good way, including in another lodge in this same park (Lake Crescent lodge). 2 stars for very friendly personnel and making me think of my grandparents. read more

The Roosevelt Room is the restaurant attached to the beautiful and historic Lake Quinault Lodge. This restaurant itself is historic as President Franklin D. Roosevelt had lunch there as part of his tour of the area. He would soon thereafter sign a bill creating Olympic National Park. The restaurant is dim-lit for dinner time, but the dimness evokes a formal and intimate dining experience. The lake view is great during the day and during sunset, but during dinner, the lake faded into darkness and one could only be left to his or her imagination. I ordered the Roosevelt's Classic Pot Roast, as it was denoted as a "special recipe" of the restaurant. The roast was laid on a bed of mashed potatoes and light gravy and topped with greens. The roast was tender, flaky but still moist and cooked the way a roast should be! The portions were satisfyingly sized, not too large and not tiny. The potatoes were done simply but accompanied the roast very well. The house red wine that the waitress suggested to pair complimented each bite very well. I also had the flourless chocolate cake topped with a very healthy serving of vanilla ice cream which ended dinner right! One other interesting and relevant thing I saw when walking the grounds was that there was a nice-sized outdoor smoker for food. Seeing something like that is definitely a plus. A common thing you'll see with National Park lodge restaurants are that there are usually few choices in the area and the lodge restaurants are priced relatively higher than normal for a restaurant of similar quality in a populated area. Unfortunately, the Roosevelt room is not an exception. While the restaurant is generally on the higher priced side / not too friendly for the budget-conscious, (a number of desirable dinner entrees were more on the $$$ (vs. $$) side and if you include desert and a beverage, you will be in the $$$ range per person), I recommend giving the restaurant a shot for just one meal as they do a really good job, not to mention the history of the place. read more

Hard review to write as we had a mixed experience. Pros: great view, elegant setting, good food for the most part. Clam chowder is wonderful, roasted chicken was good. Breakfast was good too, especially the berries. Cons: a bit pricey for what it is and snotty hostesses. The restaurant is empty and she is hassling us about a reservation. Finally she says, "well next week you will definitely need a reservation when summer starts." Okay, but we are here right NOW. The morning hostess was pretty snide too on Memorial Day when we were surprised by the buffet only menu. Try it for the experience, view and the clam chowder. NOTE: Management, up your game with training your staff. We had too many disappointing experiences with them. read more

We had lunch here last wednesday. We were second in line for lunch. The indoor restaurant became quite empty, the breakfast crowd having left. We asked for a corner table way in the rear was denied since it was a fourtop and we were two. ( the indoor seating was sparce the entire time we were there:-() service very slow...took over 30 minutes to get our meal.. ready to walk out...wish we had...his reuben was very good..my portabella wrap was mediocre...served cold...meal verrry pricey...view out the window lovely but flies hovering around us very distracting... server gave us directions around the lake but failed to mention milesss of gravel road and no lake view:-( location and ambience lovely...could be a great experience but was definitely not read more

Had the clam chowder- was awesome. The kids Mac and cheese looked like a box of kraft dinner but our 8 year old liked it. Fun atmosphere and lots of hummingbirds to watch. read more

Just for the restaurant, I would have given this 4 stars last time I stayed, but things have gone downhill as far as I can tell. The most notable thing wrong was that they put a slice of American cheese on the eggs bennedict, which rendered it nearly inedible. I'm not sure if this place is just hit and miss and we got lucky last time or if it's really gone downhill. read more

Wait staff is friendly and on top of things. We came at the beginning of the summer and had no problem dining for lunch or dinner. With only 3 options, this is the nicest place in town. The burger was good, but ask them to go light on the bacon mayo. You can always add more. I would also recommend asking them to go light on the fries seasoning BC they were really salty. I had the chicken breast which was fair. Tender on the inside, but the bottom was tough. The risotto that it rested on was too salty. Salt does not = flavor. Duck and pot roast were tender, but again too much salt. Chowder and garden salad was a good choice for lunch or dinner. Chicken salad sandwich was on a very yummy buttery croissant, but had too much mayo for my taste. read more

The restaurant has good food overall. We had a lunch and a dinner. Both were served quickly and well. It's expensive and there was a certain lack of generosity in the ingredients. For example the clam chowder, while delicious, contained no obvious clams. The "half chicken" dinner includes one lower leg and one breast piece (no wing or thigh). The creamy polenta was great but there wasn't a whole lot of it. All too bad because they're doing a lot of things right. read more

Terrible service. Waitress was wiping her nose during Covid with her hands before serving food. The waitress was rude and not accommodating. read more

This restaurant is inside the Lake Quinault Lodge. They only serve breakfast and lunch dinning in, dinner is take out. We tried breakfast and lunch, the food is ordinary and expensive. But in this area, the dining choices are very limited. read more

We bring guests to Lake Quinault and the Lodge often and preface all meals there with two things; (1.) you go to the Quinault Lodge for the view of the lake and (2.) you eat at the Roosevelt Room because it is the only bit of civilization within 100 miles in either direction on U.S. 101. Yes it is pricey, yes the kitchen can take awhile to get the food out so cool your jets and yes there are highlights and shortcomings with every visit. In the end we are OK with the Roosevelt Room and will continue to make our way there and enjoy the best parts it has to offer. BTW, in addition to a window seat, ask for Mindy for your server. She is delightful and makes every meal there worthwhile. read more

Ate here for lunch. Had my heart set on the great looking breakfast menu but we arrived about 10 minutes too late (breakfast ended on Sunday at 11:30a). It turned out okay however because we got a seat right next to the window overlooking the lake and lawn area. The food was incredible and we got to watch dozens of hummingbirds drink at the feeder just outside the window. My gf got the Smoked Salmon BLT and I got the Monte Cristo. Both of them were maybe the best of their kind that I've ever had. The fries were crispy and delicious, coffee was good. Would definitely go back. About $14-$16 per person. Worth it. read more

Roosevelt Room - Smoked Salmon BLT & Monte Cristo. Both were incredible and 100% worth the $$. - American Near Me - Quinault, Washington

I was pleasantly surprised with the food I ordered ordered here. I ordered pancakes with two strips of bacon. Turned out to be some of the best pancakes I've had and some time. It's a nice restaurant with a beautiful view of the lake and mountains. I have eaten at many National Park lodges restaurants they have always walked away dissatisfied with lousy food and coffee. Overall this was one of the best for National Park Restaurants. read more

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Delicious food, fairly prompt service, friendly staff and nice ambience. The clam chowder was better than many places I have had it in Seattle. I had the salmon which was perfectly cooked and my husband had a burger. The restaurant is on the pricier side but not unexpected as this is closest to fine dining that you can find in this remote area. Dessert was good too- bread pudding with ice cream was a perfect end to a long rainy day in Quinault. Highly recommended! read more

Very rustic charming and quaint restaurant in the historic Lake Quinault lodge. We arrived at 2:10 pm and were informed that they close for lunch at 2 pm and open for dinner at 5 pm. They do serve a delicious homemade clam chowder from 2 to 5 pm. The atmosphere and surroundings were so fabulous we didn't miss not having a full meal. Lots of historic photos on the timber walls. Fabulous seating overlooking beautiful Lake Quinault. A walk through the historic resort is a step back in time. Luxury amenities have been added while preserving the historic charm. read more

Not great, but not bad. View was great, smoked salmon BLT was fine but overpriced. Will be back to stay at the lodge and will try it again. If you are up that way give it a try, the atmosphere is great. Only knock is the pricing. Would be a 4 otherwise. read more

Pleasantly surprised! Yes, it's a bit overpriced for what it is, but you are largely paying for the views/ambience, which are excellent. Decent wine selection, with some affordable options (way better wines than Salmon House down the street!). I had the pasta dish with sausage and mushroom, which was delicious! My husband had fish and chips- also pretty good, huge portions. Service was good. I would say it's worth eating here at least once while on vacation. read more

This was like a time machine, make it what you want. Our main lodge king room overlooking the lake was magical. The entire experience reminded me of Somewhere in Time with Seymour & Reeves. The Roosevelt room breakfast capped off a perfect weekend. Highly recommended. Recommend adding a bellhop to carry bags to second floor and add to the historical charm & class. read more

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