The National Grill

UPDATE Last week we took our friends, visiting from California, to the National Grill for the view from the deck. We warned them of our experience with the terrible food from last year (see my previous review below...gave it 2 stars). We were pleasantly surprised to receive an actual menu with many different options. Our server was pleasant, attentive and accommodating. Our food was well prepared and very good. What a complete turn around from last year! My husband and I are already planning to come back for lunch this week! As long as this establishment continues on this path, we will definitely become repeat customers. PREVIOUS REVIEW Unfortunately, this establishment has gone downhill in the past year, or so. My husband and I would frequently come here to sit on the deck and have a few drinks appetizers or lunch. The view is absolutely spectacular! However, the menu is completely different and sorry to say, sub par . In terms of food, it seems as if the focus has shifted from accommodating their golfing patrons as well as the public to The Barn for wedding receptions. Their previous menu, while not extensive, offered excellent fare, every time! Everything tasted freshly prepared and we were extremely happy with our choices. Currently, the food selections appear to be something out of the freezer, and/or deep fried. Needless to say, we are terribly disappointed.

There is such great potential here. Staff are super nice (95%of them) and I think food could be be good. I do think they really try but just not trained well

Had fried clams well let's just say they were not fried or edible. Was told the chef staff were young and put the wrong ingredients to fry clams i.e. eggs rather than frying batter because the didn't know where the correct batter was. Also, bar didn't have a bottle opener so couldn't have Merlot that I wanted so had to opt for Pinot Noir which was open. What bar has only one bottle opener that doesn't work. Or, did they want to use only the bottles that were open. Who know will remain a mystery. Will not be returning. The staff was nice and comped us for both meals.

Unfortunately, this establishment has gone downhill in the past year, or so. My husband and I would frequently come here to sit on the deck and have a few drinks appetizers or lunch. The view is absolutely spectacular! However, the menu is completely different and sorry to say, sub par . In terms of food, it seems as if the focus has shifted from accommodating their golfing patrons as well as the public to The Barn for wedding receptions. Their previous menu, while not extensive, offered excellent fare, every time! Everything tasted freshly prepared and we were extremely happy with our choices. Currently, the food selections appear to be something out of the freezer, and/or deep fried. Needless to say, we are terribly disappointed.

Several people in our party did not get their food as it was described in the menu and were very disappointed.