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Hocking Hills Dining Lodge

September 9, 2016 By Dana Vento 61 Comments

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After a day loaded with ATV riding, paintballing, and hiking Old Man’s Cave we were simply famished.  We needed to refuel our bellies so we headed for the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge.

 
Hocking Hills Dining Lodge was a very close 1/4 mile drive from the Old Man’s Cave parking lot.  Dress at this establishment is very casual as they know you have been taking in Old Man’s Cave, hiking and spending the day outdoors so keep the dress very relaxed.
 
There is indoor seating, outdoor seating, and a pool so if you wanted to go swimming you can, and it looked glorious, we just did not have the energy.  The menu at the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge is fabulous and the food is delicious, as well as Allergen friendly.  
 
Lavishly live travel to the Hocking Hills area in Ohio and join in on our dining experience at the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge.
 

Allergen Friendly

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Naturally, as a mom of a child with severe food allergies, I am always preoccupied with the allergen friendly foods on the menu.  I was quite relieved to learn that he actually could dine at the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge. They easily and happily accommodate those with food allergies.
 
We simply notified the chef and our server that my son had food allergies and he was taken care of for that evening. Just as a side note the fryer is a dedicated fryer so fries were an option!

Our Server

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Our server was Tori and she took care of everything and made sure that we had constant refills on our beverages ( I think we drank all the tea and soda they had there). I highly suggest the sweet tea it was simply delicious. Thanks, Tori for your outstanding service with a smile all night long!

Starters

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With hunger pangs ringing throughout all of our bellies we decided that we had to have the Ohio cheese fries.  These were fries which were piled high, freshly cut and loaded with cheese and bacon and sour cream being topped off with some green onions.
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We also had a request in our group for the garlic cheese bread strips. These smelled and tasted so delicious. These were fresh dough it was top with garlic extra-virgin olive oil as well as mozzarella and provolone and then it was cut into small strips we devoured the entire platter

Meals

What do you feed to the troops that are really really hungry after a full day of activities? We quickly figured this out. Everything we saw whisking past us on trays looked yummy so we just ordered.  I was so happy to see pizza as was my youngest.

Brisket

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Woodfired and slow smoked brisket was placed the top of the toasted brioche bun and a side of sauce and fries. My son gobbled this up it was delicious and perfect and the portion was perfect because he was starving.

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My youngest and I each ordered a 10-inch pizza each of them was top with fresh mozzarella and provolone. I elected to have the margarita pizza with fresh tomato slices and basil. He had a standard cheese pizza. Both are equally divine.
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Side salads

We decided we needed a salad because you can see we hadn’t eaten enough at this point and we were starving so adding on a side salad was no big deal.  The salads were simply delicious they were served in the perfect size bowl in the balsamic dressing topped it perfectly not too much not too little and the lettuce was really fresh.

Dessert

Unfortunately, we were too full to indulge in the desert but we kept seeing these huge cookies stuff with ice cream going by and if we could fit it in our bellies we would have.
 
What is most impressive about the hocking hills dining lodge is the fact that the pricing is so family reasonable. We had this entire meal for $50 and it was a ton of food which is almost unheard of when it comes to dining out.

Possible WiFi Service Here 

There is Wi-Fi service available, it is intermittent, but at least you have some form of communication which you may not have experienced previously in the day. So note this is a place to grab Wi-Fi when in hocking hills.
 
With so many people on and off the WiFi, you can use your phone more like an iPod but at least we could get a few texts out to our family at home, letting them know we survived the day.
 
We truly thank Hocking Hills Dining Lodge for such a great meal, and for providing an Allergen-Friendly dining location.  My son got to enjoy french fries, did not worry about the nuts, or seafood contamination or even latex so we had a great night dining eating any terrific dining spot in Hocking Hills, Ohio.
 
Lavishly live food out loud and make sure to visit the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge if you are in the Hocking Hills area. Casual dress, coupled with allergen friendly foods, and a very convenient location to all of the attractions, make the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge the perfect choice for ending a perfect day!

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    September 22, 2016 at 12:00 am

    I love unique places to eat at. The food looks amazing! If I am ever in the Ohio area I will have to check it out.

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  2. Reesa Lewandowski says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    The food and the atmosphere looks perfect here. I would love to give this place a try either on a date or a whole faily affair.

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  3. Allison says

    September 17, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Oh man! This looks like an amazing restaurant for the whole family and the food looks so delish!

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  4. Theresa says

    September 17, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    This place looks so rustic and relaxing! Wow, they really made an awesome looking pizza. I’d love to try it.

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  5. Katriza Luna says

    September 16, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    Looks like a great place to dine!

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  6. CourtneyLynne says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Omg every last dish looks absolutely delicious!!!! Especially that brisket! Brisket is a favorite of mine!

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  7. Tara says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    Oh my gosh the appetizers made me hungry. Everything looked delicious!

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  8. Jesenia says

    September 16, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    As I sit here contemplating what I’m making for dinner, my mouth is watering. The Ohio fries look AMAZING. Well to be honest everything does! Adding it on my must-visit list.

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  9. Carolyn says

    September 16, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    Those fries look amazing! I would want to try everything on the menu. Looks like a great place to visit.

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  10. Amanda says

    September 16, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    Yumm!!! The food here looks so good!! That’s nice that they have some wifi there too!

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  11. Kori says

    September 16, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    I would be happy with just the fries! The entire meal sounded really good though and if I am ever in the area, I will have to check them out.

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  12. Vera Sweeney says

    September 16, 2016 at 11:16 am

    This looks like a great place to grab dinner!! The food all looks amazing too!

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  13. Rebecca Bryant says

    September 16, 2016 at 10:32 am

    i like the decor here and the food looks delicious. Definitely a place I would visit.

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  14. Charlotte says

    September 16, 2016 at 6:30 am

    This looks like a great family place, the food looks delicious too! The pizza would definitely be a hit with our family!

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  15. Kim says

    September 16, 2016 at 6:24 am

    I love that you featured your waiter! A good service from a waiter is worth so much. Looks great too!

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  16. OurFamilyWorld says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:39 am

    The pizza looks fantastic. This is such a nice place for families to dine. I wish we lived closer.

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  17. Debra says

    September 16, 2016 at 12:25 am

    Yummy, all the food looks so good! That is a ton of food and it all looks amazing!!

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  18. Terri Steffes says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Wow, everything looks so good. The price is right, too. I would enjoy anything they put in front of me!

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  19. Tayler Morrell says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    Oh my goodness! I love pizza and meat and these are definitely making my mouth watering!

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  20. Karen Coghlan says

    September 15, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Your post makes me want to visit… thanks for the share…

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  21. Mrs. AOK says

    September 15, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Literally salivating over here! I WANT IT ALL!
    I’m currently going without carbs and sugar. But SATURDAY, glorious Saturday, I will indulge. 🙂
    I think I’ll go have my salad NOW… ::hunches over, slowly walks to fridge and thinks about this post::

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  22. CoCo says

    September 15, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    All of the food looks great after a long day. Even better that they can accommodate those with allergies!

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  23. Mellissa Williams says

    August 31, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    All of this food looks so good. I don’t know what I would pick!

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  24. Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says

    August 30, 2016 at 9:29 am

    The place looks and sounds awesome! All my favorite types of food and treats are in there and they look amazing and delicious. I don’t mind intermittent wifi so long as their’s quality and consistency with the menu!

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  25. katrina gehman says

    August 26, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    oh man all that food looks amazing. i have to go there when i’m in the area.

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  26. Kristi says

    August 26, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Oh you are making me hungry! Loved that they accommodate those with food allergies, that is sooo important these days and makes it easier for families.

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    • Dana Vento says

      August 26, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      then my work here is done;) lol..

      Reply
  27. meagan says

    August 26, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    That smoked brisket looks like a bit of Heaven.

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  28. Shell says

    August 26, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    All of the food looks so good! Those fries are making me hungry!

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  29. Tonya says

    August 26, 2016 at 10:44 am

    I’ve spent a lot of time in Hocking Hills and always enjoy my stay. I’ve stayed at the state park before, but I’ve never eaten at the Dining Lodge. It would be convenient because sometimes we stay at a cabin that is kind of far away from town. Good to know that is one spot where you MAY be able to get wi-fi. I’ve found there aren’t too many places in the area where my phone or data work.

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    • Dana Vento says

      August 26, 2016 at 5:58 pm

      Ha I thought I was going to DIE without WiFi. Yes it is there but when the traffic in the dining peaks, you may not get it. What part of Hocking Hills Did you stay in ?

      Reply
  30. Brianne says

    August 26, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Yummy the food looks incredible. And I love the rustic feel of the restaurant!

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    • Dana Vento says

      August 26, 2016 at 9:51 am

      The food was great the restaurant was cozy and after a filled day of trekking.. it was perfect

      Reply
  31. Amanda Love says

    August 26, 2016 at 3:15 am

    It looks like the perfect place for the whole family! I love the food, those are the kinds of food that my kids love to have when we’re on vacation. I would love to take them here some time soon!

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  32. Kiwi says

    August 26, 2016 at 2:06 am

    First I wanna say I loved that you highlighted your server Tori, sometimes that is such a thankless job but its nice to spotlight a great service which will makes your whole experience. I would definitely load up on those Ohio cheese fries!

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    • Dana Vento says

      August 26, 2016 at 9:55 am

      our servers are always what makes our time at any dining facility perfection. If it is not with their service what would a night or day be?
      Hocking Hills Is great

      Reply
  33. Kayla says

    August 25, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Okay, if being allergen friendly wasn’t awesome enough (I understand how important that is) all that food looks so amazing I can’t even stand it! Makes me want to hop in the car and drive right there just to eat that incredibly delicious looking food. Something tells me it would be well worth it!

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    • Dana Vento says

      August 26, 2016 at 10:01 am

      It is so worth the drive, the price is so far below the standards they hold to and the FOOD is fantastic. Hocking Hills is just such a great destination

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  34. Marcie W. says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    It looks as if this establishment has something for every diner. Those pizzas look especially delicious!

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    • Dana Vento says

      August 25, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      The Pizza was awesome and allergen free for my son’s allergies.

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    • Dana Vento says

      August 25, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      The Lodge in Hocking Hills is really a great way to end a very physically challenging day

      Reply
  35. Donna says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    Wow, everything looks amazing! I’m drooling over those Ohio Fries! I know what you mean about dessert… I always want it, but fill up on my meal that I’m too full for dessert.

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    • Dana Vento says

      August 25, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      The Ohio Fries were so delicious.. I just can not say enough #OhioFindItHere

      Reply
  36. Lindsey Paris says

    August 25, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    That pizza looked great! My husband sometimes NEEDS wifi for work, even to check emails, so I’m glad to hear that this isn’t the place to rely on it.

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  37. Jeanine says

    August 25, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Oh my heavens the food! That looks just incredible. Looks like a really great time! Would love to check it out myself if I’m ever in the area! Sounds pretty reasonable where prices are concerned too!

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  38. Brandy says

    August 25, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    That margarita pizza looks delicious! If I ever go to Ohio I will have to stop there!

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  39. Stacie says

    August 25, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Hocking Hills looks like an amazing place to hang out and enjoy a meal. I love the atmosphere, and the food looks absolutely amazing. What a place.

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    • Dana Vento says

      August 25, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      I wish I could be there every weekend.. The lodge is so fun Stacie. the food was awesome, just all around country fun

      Reply
  40. Pam says

    August 25, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    The Ohio cheese fries look really tasty. Love hat the fries are made in a dedicated fryer!

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  41. Shannon Peterson says

    July 27, 2016 at 12:32 am

    That is SO AWESOME that they are allergen friendly! I know a ton of families who would benefit from that!

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    • Dana Vento says

      July 28, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      I know. You know the more I write Shannon the more inquiries that come in. It is so hard to dine out when you have food allergies. Finding establishments and destinations that take your food allergies into consideration makes it a Destination which I seek. I am seeking out as many places as I can and featuring EVERY Place out there that accommodates.. You know what the killer part of this is? Often, a restaurant won’t change until it directly has affected someone in their family.. then you see a change. the big brands that are changing understand that the more they can feed, the more people they can please, the more business that will walk through the door.. Small changes = more customers. 🙂

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  42. Yona Williams says

    July 26, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    I really appreciate eateries that offer refills; sometimes, that really comes in handy…especially in the summertime. Those cheese fries look delicious! The pizza with basil and tomato slices also looks tasty!

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  43. Christine Tatum says

    July 26, 2016 at 6:23 am

    What a fun day! The pizza looks amazing! My husband would devour the brisket!

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  44. Stephanie Pass says

    July 25, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    This looks seriously delicious! I just love this kind of food! Yum!

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  45. Glenda Kruse says

    July 25, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Oh my gosh the food looks large and amazing! My family would have a blast there.

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  46. Azlin Bloor says

    July 25, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Oh geez, those cheese fries look absolutely to die for! In fact, so does the pizza! This sounds like a wonderful place to go with the family.

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  47. Elizabeth O. says

    July 25, 2016 at 12:27 am

    That’s a really lovely place perfect for the whole family. I can’t believe you only spend $50 for that much food! It’s nice to be able to dine here and try their lovely dishes!

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