Fireside @ Poconos

“Fireside at Great Wolf Lodge is an amazing dining experience for the whole family! The fire-cooked dishes are full of flavor and really bring out that cozy, outdoorsy vibe, it feels like a warm summer night in the North Woods. I loved the creative twists on classic dishes and the fun build-your-own options. The atmosphere is inviting and perfect for families to gather, relax, and enjoy a meal together. Definitely more than just “dinner”, it’s a memorable experience that everyone will enjoy!”

“The average experience is okay. Here a few pros and cons: Pros: - you can make a reservation - menu is available easily - portions are generous - staff is very friendly Cons: - it can be noisy - the healthy options on the menu are too much salad and not much protein. Let’s be honest, if you pay 20$ in a salad, you expect not just the greens - pricey”

“I was shocked at how low quality the food turned out being for the price everything was. They also make it look like the food is being cooked for everyone to see with this open kitchen concept in the middle of the restaurant but really it’s just items being reheated and thrown together. We came here instead of the buffet style restaurant and honestly I’m not sure which one would have been better. Also someone’s kid projectile vomited all over the front desk as we were walking through so cleanliness is questionable since the floor was already sticky throughout the restaurant.”

“There’s a reason, or perhaps a ton of reasons, this place has horrible reviews. We decided, since we were staying at the Great Wolf Lodge, to give it a try since it was in the resort. What a disaster. We waited almost an hour for our food after ordering while others around us that came much later than us got their food. We questioned our waitress, who barely had a pulse, and she said “sorry they are working on it.” When it finally came out it was awful. Steak was dry, ribs were just as dry and not much else was any good. This place should honestly be shut down and clean up its act. They made sure to charge us full price despite the lengthy wait and atrocious taste. Hopefully this place gets a much needed makeover soon in multiple areas. If you’re considering dining here, stay away, it’s legit awful. Never again. Whoever the manager is, thanks for not even checking on us after we spoke to the waitress twice about the wait and complained (which we honestly never do). This place is a must avoid.”

“Fireside was extremely disappointing, especially given the high prices. The food was very subpar. The nachos were essentially a bag of plain chips with a tiny amount of what tasted like canned or pre-packaged chicken and a small handful of melted shredded cheese. Only about eight chips actually had toppings; the rest were completely bare. For the price, that’s unacceptable. The burger was served warm, completely unseasoned, and forgettable. The chicken Caesar salad had watered-down dressing and extremely soggy croutons, as if it had been sitting for a long time. Overall, the food felt like school cafeteria quality disguised as a higher-end restaurant. The menu itself is also lacking—uninspired, limited, and missing options you’d expect at an expensive resort restaurant. While our server was very pleasant, service execution was poor. We waited about 30 minutes just to get a second glass of water. This restaurant relies heavily on location and atmosphere rather than food quality or value. At these prices, guests should expect much better.”