The Mill

This past weekend, like we have for more than 20 years, four of us traveled to Old Forge to enjoy the area, the people and the food. Three out of three nights we ate at the Mill Restaurant (formerly the Old Mill Restaurant). The first night we had drinks on the deck while we waited for our seating to open up. We were called for our table in a reasonable amount of time. The server was OK, and the food was good, but not special. The second night, we waited for our table while having drinks in the bar area. The hostess would from time to time come into the bar looking for who was apparently next up for seating. She didn’t come to the far side of the room where we were sitting, and only if you were sitting near her, or there was a short break in the room noise could she be heard announcing who was up next. After a longer than expected wait, I had to go find her to be sure we weren’t passed up for seating because we couldn’t hear her. The hostess was put off because I came to question her about seating. Again, the food was good, but not special, and this time the server was somewhat better. Sunday night, because we were tired, we wanted drinks, and we were staying within walking distance, we went back to the Mill. Once again we waited in the bar/lounge area waiting for our table. Our 25-30 minute wait turned into almost an hour, and during that time we didn’t see the hostess come in the bar at all announcing who had a table ready for them. When she finely came in, she randomly walked around the room, near the bar asking who was waiting for seating never once referring to names on her “list” and never coming near us. We watched as three different groups that came in the door after we did, being taken for seating. They were couples, but, they were seated at booths that are made for four people, so there was no reason for them to have gone first, other than the fact that the hostess was incompetent and frazzled. I again went to the hostess and expressed my displeasure, civilly, but sternly, she was mad that I would question her and point out that others had been seated before us, snapping, you’re next, I’m setting you up now. It was same with the food and server, OK, but nothing special. Over the years when it was The Old Mill, we have eaten in the neighborhood of 50 meals there, that’s around 200 entrees and drinks, the service was better, the food was better, and they were busier. This weekend was without question the worst. Our 12 entrees, drinks, and service were less enjoyable than going through a drive through at a fast food joint. The management needs to address the hostess issue, and if she is management, well, she should consider a change of careers. We will be back in Old Forge next year, but not likely to the mill.

Not the same Old Mill!!! They don’t take reservations. Terrible service! They were serving prime rib so we decided to wait the 40 minutes. After 1 hour the hostess came back to see who was still there who was on the list. She told us we would be next and there was still prime rib. After another half hour (don’t know why we even waited that long) I went to her to complain about the unreasonable wait. She looked confused and asked the name. When I told her, she apologized over and over and told us we could sit now. I believe she forgot about us. When we went back there were a lot of empty tables. We got seated and when the waitress finally came to our table and we told her we wanted prime rib, she told us they just announced there was no more prime rib. We told her about our situation and left! Another restaurant down the street seated us right away, and they had delicious prime rib and they take reservations!!!

Have not been here about 8 yrs. Drove 5 hours for famous crock of soup in bread bowl. Had no soups, waiter said because previous owners recycled peoples leftovers. Sounded like a story or accuse Served me a Corona (the bottle kind, lol.)
With a LEMON in it.....I tried , but after 3 sips "yuck", order potato skins , they were still frozen in middle. We left at that point, and everybody eating on the porch wanted me to rev up 71 c10 and lots cheers , thumbs up and yelling to spin tires. Yup we did

The food was fantastic and fresh! Quick and friendly service! You can sit inside or out, beautiful both sides. I had bourbon glazed salmon and my partner had the steak cooked the way he likes it!

The food was fantastic. The Wings were perfectly crispy.

The butter they serve with the bread is amazing, I think it was some kinda maple infused butter.

Great staff. Delicious food. Traditional ADK ambiance. Staffing issues are affecting everyone so there was some waiting, mostly for seating, but the staff was still at the top of their game, and it is WELL worth the wait.

This is NOT the same Old Mill. Our waitress was very good and friendly, but the menu was small and mostly bar food. There was only a strip streak and chicken marsala for, what I consider, dinner meals. We got the steak, 3 of us, and they were very thin and veiny. They did come with a salad, but that was very sad looking. Bread sticks were obviously re-toasted as well. Overall, we were very disappointed.

I went here on vacation 7/27/19 and sat down after waiting because there was no one there. We didn’t know that you had to get your own menu and seat yourself. Then we sat for 15 minutes before even being acknowledged by the waitress. Then it took 5 minutes for her to come back and take our drink orders. We waited for another 5 minutes to get our drinks. Then 15/20 to order our food. I ordered a burger without blue cheese and I saw her write it down. The 40 minutes later she brings out our food and I look inside the burger and see blue cheese. So I sent it back then 10 minutes later she came with the bill still with the burger on it. We said we gave it back and the she said “oh yeah I could take that off the bill” as if she was clueless about what happened. Terrible service! There were other people there who ordered drinks and then were waiting so long they walked away.

The food and service was excellent. Even the kids meals pleased our picky eaters. You have to try the homemade maple butter. All around a great dining experience.

We had the pleasure of meeting Adam at the bar this evening. It was such a comfortable and inviting atmosphere we decided to eat dinner there. Tonight was the Wednesday prime rib special. Simply delicious meal! We hadn’t visited the The Mill in several years. Litttle did we know what a wonderful experience it would be! I highly recommend giving them a try!