Deer Park Inn & Restaurant

"We have been coming to Deer Park for many years and always have an enjoyable and delicious experience. Our meals were flavored with unique and tasty sauces and spices, the beef was cooked perfectly, and the chocolate pate is truly awesome?"

"This review is for the restaurant only as we did not stay at the inn. We were slightly nervous when we pulled up and the house appeared unoccupied. But as we walked up to the entrance, the sounds of music, clinking of silverware, and satisfied "yums" met our ears. We walked into the house, and before we could say who we were, the host greeted us and said our table was ready right outside. We sat on the front porch, with beautiful meadow views, and enjoyed a delicious meal. I especially enjoyed my chilled cantaloupe soup and trout amandine, while my fiance honestly devoured the stroganoff (served with spaetzle!). The host was gracious and timely, helpful and friendly. We didn't feel rushed or slow, and never had to seek her out. She was just suddenly there when we needed our next course. As the sun set, the meadow got even more beautiful, and the fireflies came out. The ambiance was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and experience, and will return. We think the inn could use a facelift on the curb appeal, but don't let the face turn you away. It's a 150-year old house with 27+ years of current ownership. There is a history of excellence waiting to be experienced here."

"This place is an absolutely wonderful hidden gem. Sandy's hospitality and service is top notch, she's super polite and accommodating. This was my first time staying in an older style BnB so I had no idea what to expect and I was completely blown away so much so that I took dozens of photos to share with my family. The room was classy and elegant. The breakfast in the morning was made for a king, delicious, fresh, and exquisite. I would post a picture of the breakfast but I don't want to share the chef's secrets! :) . I wouldn't change a thing about this experience. Thank you many times over Sandy and Pascal, I'll be coming back again without a doubt!"

"A far flung outpost of France. The owners, the chef and maitre d are both from the north of France. The food is thus inspired by what is best in France. That means superior meat fish , and vegetables, all fresh; subtle and delicious sauces, even homemade country bread. An excellent and reasonably priced wine list. Gracious and efficient service. Lovely wood paneled 'country' dining room, also spacious veranda for outside dining."

"We were here during our honeymoon in early November. Worst dining experience we have had. The Inn is cute and quaint certainly. But it is an old Victorian house, so not a difficult task. They can't help the neighborhood,  but it is run down and looks terrible. The stairs have no lights, which is an accident waiting to happen. Walking in there were minimal lights on so we were not sure they were open. There is so much junk and clutter in every corner. The owner's wife (maybe) greeted us and took our coats. The dining area is one very small room. The decor was trying to emulate Victorian, but was really just awful. The fireplace was lit, but other diners were seated there. The fireplace was the only heat, as the wall units were not on. Service was extremely slow, taking a very long time to just get water. The 2 small slivers of bread we were served were clearly purchased at the grocery store a few days earlier, not baked fresh. They were also not toasted but barely warmed. The butter was so cold it never melted. It was also low quality as it had no taste. My husband got a broccoli and cheddar soup and I got maple butternut squash bisque. Mine was fine, but his tasted old, reheated, and had store bought shredded cheddar cheese on it. I ordered the roasted beet and gargonzola, my husband got the special mozzarella and tomato. My beets were paper-thin and pickled, not roasted. They were swimming in balsamic vinegar. Not horrible, but not what I was expecting. My husband received a plate of wilted romaine, 2 small slices of Roma tomatoes,  and a slice of store bought mozzarella. All slathered with balsamic. Definitely not what we were told and very little flavor. The mozzarella was absolutely Sargento, not local or in house made.  I got the Lamb shank and my husband got the petite filet stroganoff. My bowl had the Lamb, au jus, mashed potatoes, one small partially steamed baby carrot/zucchini/yellow squash, and two slightly grilled (yet still cold) slices of zucchini and yellow squash. Not one item was seasoned, and the lamb had the life boiled out of it. Then, for some reason, there was a small sprinkle of raw diced tomatoes again with no flavor. I honestly could not believe that a French chef would serve this plate. My husband's "petite filtet" was actually just very tough beef tips. He had maybe 5 very small cubes. He also had spätzle, of all things. It was old and extremely dry. It had not been made fresh. This was the point in the meal where another couple, having seen our plates, walked out without ordering. We could hear the lady having an argument with them as they were trying to leave. We were planning on desert but just could not fathom eating anymore of their food. My husband had to hunt down the woman for the check since she had disappeared.  He told her the issues with the meal, but her response was "we have never had complaints before." She finally brought the check, we paid and got up to leave. The pricing was in-line with prices in DC (where we live), but was way over priced for what we were given and for the area. After getting our coats, the lady asked me specifically what was wrong with the lamb. As I was telling her, the chef stormed out and began to argue with me. He blamed me for not sending it back. He said he has made the lamb for over 25 years with no complaints and I should have returned it and got it made to my specifications. The main thing it needed was seasoning. Salt could have greatly improved it. But he continued to argue. He said he tasted what I returned and found nothing wrong with it. Then he said "you know what's wrong with people in this country?" at which point we just walked out without letting him finish his insult. We cannot understand all the high reviews for this place. They were the reason we were so excited to go. There are many other much better sit-down restaurants in Deep Creek area. Just steer clear of this place."