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The interior was spectacular. I couldn't take my eyes off of all the ways they utilized the various types and stains of wood, from the celling, to the beams, to the floor. They managed to work with the re-claimed wood to leave an elegant and spacious feeling, rather than the typical cluttered and confined feeling often designed around recycled woods. When the hostess walked us to our table, I couldn't spot a single place in the restaurant to which I would have had any aversion being seated.
Service:
We arrived just prior to the lunch rush, and were seated almost immediately. The hostess was warm, and made a point to make sure we were happy with our table. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, yet not so much so as to interrupt our time. Everything arrived in a timely manner; we were never left wondering what had happened to our food or check.
Food:
We ordered the Wood Fired Artichokes as a starter, and they did not disappoint. The artichokes were cooked just right; the meat was tender and the leaves were still in tact. The remoulade sauce had the perfect combination of sweet and spicy to accent the artichoke.
The Idaho Rainbow Trout was my entrée of choice, which was accompanied by mashed potatoes and spicy green beans. The plate arrived steaming; the fillet was beautifully flaky and peeled away from the skin flawlessly. Lobster sauce topped the trout, which melded well into the Yukon potatoes and al dente green beans.
Conclusion:
Cedar Creek's website features the following quote by Cedric Bledsoe, "Simplicity is the essence of happiness". Cedar Creek definitely embodies the aspects of simplicity, from their architecture, to their straightforward menu. Yet amidst their simplicity, they still manage to capture warmth and beauty in everything from the atmosphere, to the wait staff, to the food.
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