1895 Grille

I had high hopes to visit 1895 Grille and was highly disappointed. My medium steak was well over cooked and when it was made over it was still over cooked. The mac and cheese was bland and my guests pasta was cooked al dente. The staff was polite and nice atmosphere. The food was not up to par and quite disappointing.

Great food and service recently. This is the “elite”restaurant among the Resort options. I have one recommendation for Management. Lighting. The sconces on each pillar are much too bright. If you sit at any corner or perimeter table near a sconce, the glare is very distracting. A different light bulb or sconce shade that brings a softer light to this cozy room is needed.

On Pinehurst Property: Good food at the Holly Inn at within Pinehurst. Cool room and vibe. Steak and seafood menu has lots of options. What surprised us was the spotty service. On two occasions, it was not four star service. Food was generally very good--steaks and seafood. Had to send one soup back. One lead server had to read everything from her specials menu and mispronounced a number of menu items. Our servers at the nearby Carolina Room were always great. Very different experience. The woman who seated us was very professional and on point. Somm was also friendly. However, servers need to be held to a much higher standard to retain four diamonds. Food * * * * Service * * 1/2 Decor * * * * Menu * * * * Prices - As Expected