Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge

2/​10, would not recommend.
Saturday night (9÷7÷16) dinner only (did not stay the night or rent equipment)
Timeline:
3 adults and 1 baby arrived at 5p for dinner. Waited 30 minutes in great room. Loved the look and feel of the place. Very rude and rushy bartender. Terrible old fashions.
Seated, enjoyed salads (iceberg, craisens, tomato wedge, bottled dressing), dining room was nice, having a decently good time amongst ourselves. Server was disengaged.
Husband ordered the flat iron cooked medium. Received an almost 2in. thick steak that was squishy to the touch. Upon cutting into it, it was raw and cold inside. Mild nuisance, but no biggy — everyone makes mistakes. He explained (very politely) that considering just how raw the steak was a new plate would be preferred. He did not want to eat veggies and potatoes that had been soaked in raw meat juice. Server informed him that the chef would probably «just put it back on or nuke it» until it was done. Husband explained that he’d used dirty silverware to cut into it so it’d be unsanitary to put it back on the grill/​flat iron and that he didn’t want to pay $ 27 for a nuked or reheated steak. He, again politely, requested a new plate. Server said she’d see what the chef could do.
Server returned with the same plate and steak, albeit cooked well done at this point. Was never confirmed how it was reheated. Husband was frustrated but calm and said he would not eat it. He shared his mom’s plate with her. Server asked if he wanted a box. No thank you.
Upon taking the bill to the host, husband requested to speak with the manager. Host pointed to someone in the dining room and told him to chase her down. He said he would not. She said that’s the only way he could talk to her. So he did. Manager turned out to be the owner. Owner was BEYOND rude. She did not want to hear his calm explanation of the events and simply yelled «We do not do anything unsanitary ever! My daughter [the chef] would never do that! I’m taking it off your bill! You’re not paying for it!» about 3 times. Still calm (which surprised me at this point having been yelled at and treated as such) husband said, «I’m sorry you’re not adult enough to have this business conversation» and walked away hungry.

Had pro Scott Walker signs outside of their business. Tacky. Decide if you want to patronize based on that… feel free to vote for who you want to as an individual, but not particulary cool as a business tactic.

When in the area this is a neat place to stop at. The dining area has a neat rustic atomoshphere with beautiful stand glass windows. The food is good. The staff on is always friendly and helpful. Be sure to stop in the gift shop some neat things in there if you like up woods northern type things.

These people should improve the sign to show it is a restaurant. Good service, my wife said the Duck was excellent. Vegetable stir fry was good. If you are heading into Princeton take the time to stop here, you will not be disappointed.

The canoe river trip is a good time. Staff makes it easy for non experts.
You paddle/​drift through a beautiful stretch of country.
Restaurant looked good, we did not eat there.