Olivet - The Swiftwater Hotel

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   Nick

   VIP

   New York City

   41 reviews

   4.0

   41 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Staff were extremely friendly, and the vibe was very luxe, standing out amongst local places. The filet mignon was cut up like a cheaper cut of meat and not the temperature we asked for. Also, the chocolate cake didn’t have much flavor.
   

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   Patrick

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2025

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

   overall nice experience except restaurant is in the LOBBY? cold breeze every time someone entered the hotel. need to erect glass enclosure to ensure more comfortable environment in restaurant. this was a hotel design flaw. would go back in winter for that reason
   

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   Stiene

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   Very nice ambiance. Some of the food portions are a bit small. This restaurant is trying to achieve that Michelin Star style of dining. We had the sea diver scallops which were delicious, however they do not include much for sides, they should have an ala carte option to add more sides. The foie gras appetizer was okay but a little disappointing, the chef made the foie gras into such a light and airy mousse, that it was actually a very small amount. My husband and I could not taste the rich savory flavor of the foie gras. We prefer foie gras more dense. The desserts were delicious, and generous in size. Expect to spend atleast $250+ per couple.
   

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   Kelli

   Philadelphia

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   Great first time experience. Friendly staff, excellent food. Looking forward to our next visit!
   

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   Jeffrey

   Poconos

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   Very unorganized and disappointing considering we paid 165 per person for a four course Valentines Day dinner. They forgot our drinks and our order and then the servings came out out of order. So when they took back the servings they did not reheat them. On top of that they charged an automatic 22% tip. I think the food had good taste and the presentation was very nice. I just could not believe the service, or lack thereof.
   

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   Terry

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   We did not eat. We dressed for a night out to celebrate our love. When I made the reservations Swiftwater NEVER explained the menu would be one of those specialty course meals for x # of dollars per.... When we were seated, on top of another couple (tables mearly feet apart) was the first we discovered we were going to be served a prepared 4 course meal (most of which we would never had ordered) for the price of 165 per, sorry we're locals, not north Jesey or NY transplant tourists.... That's when we stood up, put on our coates and went for hoagies, then home. We won't be back, mainly because of seating. Check it out on line, your right on top of each other. Good luck with private conversation.
   

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   Matthew

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   Went for Valentine’s Dinner, reserved two weeks ahead and no one told us it was prefixed and $165 a person. Felt like a sneaky way to scam people, especially when they call us to confirm but don’t mention it and force you to stay or they’ll charge $160 if you no show. Drinks were extremely overpriced, a $21 cocktail and they use bottom shelf liquor?! Four roses for their bourbon in a $21 cocktail. Way overpriced, and will never go back.
   

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   Deborah

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

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

   We went for dinner on Valentine’s Day. Food, service and ambiance were outstanding. Beautiful hotel. Unfortunately we were not informed of a price fixed menu of $165 per person plus gratuity. This was extremely expensive with no other options. This was not advertised on the website nor did the person calling me to confirm the reservation let me know.
   

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   jacobi

   Washington DC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2025

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

   Amazing food. Great service. Great setting and surroundings. But way too pricey. $515 for me and my wife. 2 drinks each. But once a year id say it was worth it. Food was incredible
   

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    Steve

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

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

    While the service was excellent, the price was insane. We reserved dinner (for 2) on Valentines Day, and when we saw the menu, there were two entree choices, filet mignon or lobster. To be clear, those would always be my top choices, even on a full menu, but not everyone feels that way. The price for dinner was $165 PER PERSON. When the check came, they automatically added a 22% tip, which I thought was inappropriate for just two people. I had 1 glass of wine, and our final bill with the gratuity was $485.00. Overall experience would have been more positive had it not been for the prices. I was looking around as new guests sat down and saw the menu for the first time, and needless to say, the facial expressions of some told a story.
    

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