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Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Chalet Suzanne Restaurant and Inn, now in it's eightieth year of creating memories, is pleased with your interest in our family's dining experience. From our evening fare- fine dining with a classical origin- to our more casual daytime menu, the Chalet Suzanne offers something for everyone. The charming depression era village is full of surprises and literally defines eclecticism...
- Imported tiles scattered about the property
- The historic cannery where we package our famous soups and sauces
- Aircraft landing strip where visitors might drop in with airplanes or parachutes
- 5 lakeside dining rooms scattered about on 17 different levels
- 26 individually designed guest rooms for overnight visitors, the choice of many popular personalities.
Come! Visit us at the Chalet Suzanne and...
Expect! Something! Extraordinary!
Eric and Dee Hinshaw
Third Generation Owners
863-676-6011
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- Imported tiles scattered about the property
- The historic cannery where we package our famous soups and sauces
- Aircraft landing strip where visitors might drop in with airplanes or parachutes
- 5 lakeside dining rooms scattered about on 17 different levels
- 26 individually designed guest rooms for overnight visitors, the choice of many popular personalities.
Come! Visit us at the Chalet Suzanne and...
Expect! Something! Extraordinary!
Eric and Dee Hinshaw
Third Generation Owners
863-676-6011
42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(33)
- romantic(28)
- fit for foodies(14)
- scenic view(14)
- great for lunch(11)
- neighborhood gem(8)
Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn Reviews List
Review 1 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
historic place with great food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very enjoyable evening with attention to detail."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chalet Suzzane
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was great and couldn't believe that more people weren't there. It is a night that you won't forget."
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Eclectic Delights
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This venerable Florida tradition features a broiled grapefruit/chicken liver appetizer - sublime! The Romaine soup provides an unique flavor that I suspect is universally enjoyed. Coupled with an atmosphere of history and antiques (and a piano player who is as smooth as I've ever heard), the experience will sure to be repeated."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Extensive wine list but beer
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Extensive wine list but beer availability was paltry beyond the ususal suspects. Restaurant has a specialized 5 course meal or diner can order ale carte which we did. Even ale carte, portions were much too large for a multi-course meal. That is until we got to the ordered dessert which the restaurant failed to have on hand."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 5 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our server Michelle was friendly and knowledgable about the food. The crab cakes were the best I've ever eaten! I tried my husband's maple duck salad and it was scrumptious! My Orange Duck entree was FABULOUS!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Having heard about this place
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Having heard about this place for many years, we finally had the opportunity to experience it for ourselves. There was definitely an "old Florida" feel with a bit of whimsy. We were seated in a circular dining room with a great view of a tranquil pond reflecting a brilliant sunset. The food was delicious and the servers were very friendly. It was a distinctly different and pleasant memory."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
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Review 7 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The inn was tired and old. Even though there were only 7 other guest in the dinning area, 2 tables had problems with the meals around us."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
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Review 8 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our favorite quiet getaway.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our favorite quiet getaway. Chalet Suzanne has endured storms and financial downturns, and the service and food remain superb. We wish the very best for the Hinshaw family, and look forward to returning again soon."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
More of a tourist attraction
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"More of a tourist attraction that a place for food. Situated on a drying up lake overlooking the backs of tract housing it was best to look only inside at the antiques and old wood. Food we had was uninspired. friendly waitstaff ."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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Review 10 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Relaxed Gourmet Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"31 years later we were happy to discover that our special gourmet dining experience had not changed. Hidden in the foot hills south of Orlando it offers a relaxed fine dining experience that will keep you coming back."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Downton Abbey expirience. A+
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a great quite time at the inn, first the Inn, they gave us an upgrade room because the one that we reserved had some maintenance issues, the room was large the bed very comfortable but the a/c was very noise would not stop, needs to be replace is just too old.
The whole grounds of the Inn is in crying help for repairs and a lot of upkeep
The whole grounds of the Inn is in crying help for repairs and a lot of upkeep
The restaurant was the best part of the time that we were there, the food, we had breakfast and dinner, was outstanding, very impressed, the night that we had dinner our server Debby was fantastic, the decor, the ambiance, the soft music in the background and the service was A+++, we felt that we were back in time in Downton Abbey, it was a very romantic expirience for us."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I have been several times
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been several times to Chalet Suzanne and have enjoyed it each time. It was one of my husband and my favorite special occasion spots, including staying at the inn. Love the breakfast. What a treat. Good coffee. Pancakes awesome."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Has a magical aura to it...it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Has a magical aura to it...it is a special place"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We could hear conversations
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We could hear conversations of tables on the other side of the room due to acoustics in the round room, but it was all fun and the food was very good. Our waitress was attentive and nice -- when she was actually in the room. She was mostly in another room, so when we did see her it was occasional. The owners were very friendly. We sat down at 6:30 and left close to 9:30, so it was a long dinner and we were an hour away from our hotel. There was lots of time between courses. The food was yummy, but I was disappointed by the pot de creme, which was heavy on what I guessed was brandy, yet the menu had no mention of alcohol in the dessert, and the server was even surprised and unaware when I mentioned it. My boyfriend enjoyed it however."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 15 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We recommend the traditional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We recommend the traditional 5-course meal - excellent food & atmosphere."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nostalgic return to Chalet Suzanne
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had not been to Chalet Suzanne for many years, and recalled our early experiences there as very pleasurable. We found the restaurant (and Inn) just as charming as ever, and ordered the broiled grapefruit topped with a chicken liver. Just as good as we remembered. The three of us shared two other items - crab cakes and a fritatta - which were OK, but not great. My daughter, who enjoys beer, did not find one to her liking from the short selection. The setting was marvelous, overlooking the large pond with multiple turtles to entrtain us. The table was lovely, as we remembered, and the young servers were excellent. One girl had been there for many years. The bill was substantial, which we expected- $80 including gratuity."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Definition of Unique!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Chalet Suzanne should be on everyone's restaurant "bucket list." You won't find anything like this anywhere else in the world. It is an absolute must!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Retro and Nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Chalet Suzanne has been around for a very long time and nothing seems to change. Of course, why mess with success.
The food was all very good, the service friendly, and the setting charming. Nothing, however, was very exciting or new. Some change-up here and there would be nice.
The worst thing was the pianist. While obviously talented, he played everything like a dirge. Each song was like marching through mud. I guess if that’s the worst thing I can say, it’s pretty good overall."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
NOT "cutting edge" but charming.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Make no mistake, this is not a "cutting edge" restaurant BUT it's perfectly charming. It IS expensive considering we're in Central Florida, I think, but the food was very good. It's the kind of place you'd take your mother on her birthday, which is pretty much what I did. A little stodgy but pretty and great servers who've been there for ages."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chalet Suzanne is a classic.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Chalet Suzanne is a classic. The interior is authentic, quirky and full of character. The staff are attentive and have pride in what they do. The food is good old fashioned classic cooking. Great for couples or friends. The location is quite far out from Orlando but its worth the travel. They have bedrooms and a pool, would be a romantic getaway for a couple. Highly recommend it."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My favorite restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was to Chalet Suzanne many years ago and never forgot the restaurant or the food. I was delighted to rediscover this memorable restaurant and found it was just as good as, if not better than, I remembered. That in itself is rare. The ambience, the view, and the food are all spectacular."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great getaway when combined
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great getaway when combined with BOK Tower visit, perhaps moonlight concert.
Appetites are satisfied with the delicious Romaine Soup, and entres.
I combined our visit with Golf at Oakwood and massages afterwards at the Chalet Suzanne."
Appetites are satisfied with the delicious Romaine Soup, and entres.
I combined our visit with Golf at Oakwood and massages afterwards at the Chalet Suzanne."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I've lived in Orlando for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've lived in Orlando for over 40 years and heard of Chalet Suzanne's history, reputation and food legacies for as long as I can remember. I always wanted to eat there but never made the trek down from Orlando to Lake Wales just to eat. This past Saturday was my very first visit. Sadly, I have to say that my friends and I were very disappointed with the entire experience. The menu was exceedingly limited and far too expensive for the quality of the food. The service was slow and unorganized. And though I'm glad I finally had the opportunity to eat at the Chalet, I will not be back nor will I recommend it to family and friends. All I can think about is having my $140.00 back. To my misfortune and dismay, it was not money well spent."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
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Review 24 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
My prime rib sandwich was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My prime rib sandwich was tough and over cooked.
Too costly for the value"
Too costly for the value"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 25 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was very disappointed. The food was good but my wife's Black Angus Filet
was on the dry side. The pictures at your web site are colorful and inviting but in reality the restaurant lacked color and was dim. The so called antiques were in need of cleaning and dusting. We waited a very long time for our drinks to arrive. Over looking an over sized pond with a subdivision on the opposite shore is not my idea of a scenic view. I don't mind paying high prices for good food and atmosphere but in this case I certainly did not get what I paid for."
was on the dry side. The pictures at your web site are colorful and inviting but in reality the restaurant lacked color and was dim. The so called antiques were in need of cleaning and dusting. We waited a very long time for our drinks to arrive. Over looking an over sized pond with a subdivision on the opposite shore is not my idea of a scenic view. I don't mind paying high prices for good food and atmosphere but in this case I certainly did not get what I paid for."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
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Review 26 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Bison was very tender,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Bison was very tender, the Sea bas was on the salty side. As for the lobster bisque it was veey good and had small tender bits of lobster in it. Over all pretty good."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 27 for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Exceptionally romantic dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I really enjoyed this place where I went with my wife for our latest wedding anniversary. It was all that I expected, and perhaps more.
I was somewhat worried after reading a recent negative review but, giving that reviewer the benefit of the doubt all I can say is: they listened to you and fixed it."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn
Based on the average of (15) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet