The Blennerhassett Hotel & Spa

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   Ashley

   New York City

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I grew up in the area and have always loved the Blennerhassett Hotel, especially the old brunch with omelette and waffle stations, but my dining experiences for this reservation (and for hotel room service the night before) were not good. Pros: The ambiance at Christmas time is lovely. There is live piano during Sunday brunch and the piano player was very friendly (gave my little one a souvenir bell that now I’m kind of surprised he wasn’t given at check-in or out.) Staff were friendly for the most part. Coffee and OJ were really good, and I was able to order a side dish from another entree separately. Cons: At brunch specifically, our reservation was for semi-private area seating, but we were instead sat right next to the kitchen. I thought maybe the section was just closed because they were short staffed, but then saw another group sitting there on our way out. I was surprised by the limited menu with more unique options than brunch staples. There was no children’s menu, so we ordered 3 full-sized entrees for 2 adults and 1 toddler. Then our ticket was “lost” by the kitchen staff and so we waited 1 hr 30 min from the time we placed for our order to food arriving to our table. When the food finally did arrive, we were given a small portion of the full size entree we ordered for the toddler and that dish came out last, which is least helpful; typically my toddler’s meal is brought first. The quality of that dish was poor. The waffle was cold and hard and the chicken tender was pale and dry. When our bill came, the restaurant provided the child’s dish complimentary, but the total was still ~$60 after 20% tip for our server who was kind and tried her best. I just wouldn’t consider the entrees we did have worth $30pp. With another option nearby for brunch where we’ve had solid food and experience every time, I’m not sure I see a reason to revisit this restaurant besides to enjoy the ambiance.
   

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   Tracie

   Jackson Hole

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   First and last time dining here. Four out of the 6 of us had filet for dinner. The filets were not only cooked improperly (undercooked) but the steak lacked flavor and was so tough that you could barely cut it. The whipped potatoes were stiff and cold with no flavor. The vegetables were lacking seasoning. The side salad was the best part of the meal. Our waiter was very attentive and kind. He offered us a a free dessert but we declined. Such a sad experience for our family dinner. We eat at some very nice restaurants and I’m very disappointed in this experience and food. An expensive dinner that we didn’t eat.
   

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   Heather

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Rick poling playing the piano is amazing atmosphere!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Detroit

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   My fiancée and I reside in Parkersburg, WV. On Friday, November 29 we took our two close friends visiting from Michigan to Blennerhasset Hotel for dinner. Dinner was a disappointing and embarrassing event. The calamari appetizer was salty, rubbery and the breading came off in chunks. The oysters Rockefeller were the worst I’ve ever tasted. I’m 75 years old and have dined at some of the finest restaurants in the world. Including drinks and a gratuity of 20% the total bill was $360. Our waiter Alex was excellent! The food was disappointing and we will never dine at Blennerhasset Hotel again.
   

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   Christy

   Columbus

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   It was extremely cold in the dining room which was not comfortable.
   

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   Susan

   VIP

   Detroit

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I have been dining here at least once per year while traveling since 2016. The quality and value for food has declined significantly. However the ambiance and staff are great! I will try it again on my next trip.
   

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   diane

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My husband and I had a booth table for two. A woman and her elderly mother sat next to us in the booth, so, we actually were a part of their experience as well and vice versa. Our server, Nicole was excellent. The food, however, was not consistently up to par. The calamari was overcooked, thus chewy and the serving size was too much for an appetizer. My appetizer of lobster bisque was excellent. For our entree we had filet and prime rib which was cooked well and tasty. The mash potatoes were very good but luke warm. Our desert took a long time to arrive, and his ice cream was underwhelming and my Italian Ice pie was still a bit frozen. Our neighbors had a worse scenario. The woman asked if the bread was gluten free and was told yes. Turns out it was not. Then, her elderly mother got her chicken alfredo served sans the chicken. The server was apologetic and offered a discount on desert. The guest insisted on the entree being comped which made sense. Tjhe ambience is four stars. The food is three stars - especially for the price.
   

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   Donald

   Toledo

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   On a quiet Sunday night after a day long drive from North Carolina we sat down for dinner in a nearly empty dining room. Wanting a simple meal, to our surprise we looked at a menu listing few entrees and all at a price point unjustified by location and choices. As a result we ordered an appetizer and salad. The appetizer, calamari, was cold and rubbery. The salad was nondescript but edible. The glass of house chardonnay looked like a three ounce pour and was tasteless. Over the years we have stayed at the hotel on our travels and eaten dinner in the then versions of the restaurant. The current version doesn't begin to measure up to them!
   

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   Christina

   West Virginia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Blennerhassett is the nicest place to eat in the Parkersburg area. Great ambiance and wonderful service!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The hotel is a magnificent throwback to an easier, classier age of travel. The room was great despite being small as 19th C. Hotel rooms were but it was elegant and tastefully decorated. The bar was cozy, beautiful, with well made drinks and friendly conversation. Dinner Service in the restaurant by Scott was attentive and all around excellent. We split the twin beef medallions with a stuffed baked potato and Caesar salad that was exquisite. The Belle Glos Pinot Noir was terrific and priced reasonably. The chef greeted us for breakfast, apology for being off the night before. We spilt a veggie omelette, with home fries, wheat toast and a side of bacon. Each of the pieces were excellent on its own. The omelette was fresh and hot, the home fries had a uniquely wonderful flavor, the thick wheat toast was perfectly toasted, served with sweet butter. The bacon had great flavor; the chef brought us an additional serving of bacon, believing that the first batch was overcooked( which it wasn’t). Our car was delivered from valet and loaded by our attentive bellman. To top it all off, the hotel has a dog in the lobby, as a means to homing dogs to families.
    

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