Dining at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds: on-property restaurants and bars
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee offers six year-round on-property dining venues: Linger Longer Steakhouse, Amore del Lago, Gaby's by the Lake, the Lobby Lounge, Oconee Cove (speakeasy), and The Coffee Shop, plus two seasonal pool/beach bars. Hours, dress code and menus vary by venue; reservations are recommended for Linger Longer Steakhouse, Amore del Lago and Oconee Cove.
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Dining overview — what to expect on property
The resort lists six main, year-round dining venues: Linger Longer Steakhouse, Amore del Lago, Gaby's by the Lake, the Lobby Lounge, Oconee Cove and The Coffee Shop. Two seasonal outlets — Splash Shack and The Sand Bar — operate from spring through early fall when open.
Service types range from full-service dinner at the steakhouse and Italian restaurant to casual poolside fare and a speakeasy-style lounge. Breakfast is available on property (Amore del Lago and The Coffee Shop) for a surcharge.
- Full-service dinner: Linger Longer Steakhouse, Amore del Lago
- Casual/poolside: Gaby's by the Lake, Splash Shack (seasonal), The Sand Bar (seasonal)
- Lounge/speakeasy: Lobby Lounge, Oconee Cove
- Coffee and grab-and-go: The Coffee Shop
| Venue | Primary service | Typical hours (per resort info) |
|---|---|---|
| Linger Longer Steakhouse | Steakhouse — dinner | 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| Amore del Lago | Italian — breakfast, brunch (weekend) & dinner | 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| Gaby's by the Lake | Poolside American — lunch & dinner | 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Linger Longer Steakhouse — the resort's formal dinner option
Linger Longer Steakhouse is the resort’s dedicated steakhouse with an open kitchen, raw bar and tableside carvings. The venue highlights cuts of meat, seafood and family-style sides.
Hours are nightly 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. The resort notes a Smart Casual dress code for this restaurant; reservations are recommended and the steakhouse phone is listed separately on the property site.
- Open nightly for dinner 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
- Menu features steaks, lobster bisque, Chilean sea bass and Diver sea scallops (per dining notes)
- Smart Casual dress code; reservations recommended
| Phone | Dress code |
|---|---|
| +1 706-467-7059 | Smart Casual |
Amore del Lago & breakfast options
Amore del Lago serves Italian-inspired breakfast, weekend brunch and dinner; the resort lists breakfast hours 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. daily and a weekend brunch from 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Coffee Shop offers Italian-style coffee (Caffe Umbria), pastries, toasted sandwiches, salads and retail items. The Coffee Shop hours vary; ask the concierge for exact opening time and mobile-order availability.
- Amore del Lago: breakfast daily 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; dinner service into the evening; late-night Fri/Sat service noted
- The Coffee Shop: specialty coffee, pastries and grab-and-go; opening times vary (concierge can confirm)
- Breakfast on property is available for a surcharge
| Venue | Breakfast availability |
|---|---|
| Amore del Lago | Yes — daily (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) |
| The Coffee Shop | Yes — hours vary (ask concierge) |
Bars & lounges — Lobby Lounge and Oconee Cove
The Lobby Lounge serves light bites and cocktails in a polished setting; hours are Mon–Thu 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. and Fri–Sun 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Dress code listed as Smart Casual.
Oconee Cove is the resort’s speakeasy-style bar, reached through a hidden entrance. It focuses on rare spirits and small plates, is small in capacity, and maintains limited opening nights.
- Lobby Lounge: light bites & cocktails; daytime service on weekends; Smart Casual
- Oconee Cove: rare spirits & small plates; open Mon, Wed–Sat 6:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; closed Tue & Sun
- Oconee Cove is a small, reservation-recommended speakeasy and may require reservations for seating
| Venue | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby Lounge | Mon–Thu 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sun 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | Light bites & cocktails |
| Oconee Cove | 6:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. (Mon, Wed–Sat) | Speakeasy; closed Tue & Sun; limited seating |
Poolside and lakeside casual dining
Gaby's by the Lake is the primary poolside and lakeside casual restaurant, open daily for lunch and dinner; menu items include salads, sandwiches and grilled plates with lake views.
Two seasonal outlets — Splash Shack (Family Pool) and The Sand Bar (lake/beach) — serve casual snacks, local beers and frozen cocktails when they are open; the resort's site notes these outlets are closed for the season when applicable.
- Gaby's by the Lake: daily 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Casual dress code
- Splash Shack: seasonal (April 1–Oct 15 when open) — pool service and frozen cocktails; check resort for current season status
- The Sand Bar: seasonal lakeside bar and grab-and-go snacks; seasonal hours and availability
| Venue | When open |
|---|---|
| Gaby's by the Lake | Open daily |
| Splash Shack | Seasonal (typically spring–early fall) |
| The Sand Bar | Seasonal (typically spring–early fall) |
Practical dining tips — reservations, dress codes and accessibility
Reservations are recommended for Linger Longer Steakhouse, Amore del Lago and Oconee Cove; the resort lists reservations as required for many higher-demand outlets. For same-day dining help ask the front desk or concierge.
The property operates as a cashless resort; guests must present a credit card at check-in and may charge dining and bar purchases to the room. The hotel states wheelchair-accessible dining and public washrooms are available.
- Dress codes: Linger Longer Steakhouse, Amore del Lago, Oconee Cove and the Lobby Lounge — Smart Casual; Gaby's and pool bars — Casual
- Cashless policy: credit card required at check-in; dining charges can be added to the room folio
- Accessibility: the resort lists wheelchair-accessible restaurants and accessible public washrooms; ask concierge for specific venue access
| Need | What to do |
|---|---|
| A same-day dinner reservation | Contact concierge or call the restaurant directly; reservations strongly recommended |
| Dietary requests | Ask the restaurant team when booking — menus and accommodations vary by venue |
| Wheelchair access | Confirm with concierge; the resort lists wheelchair-accessible dining and washrooms |
