a delightful lakeside feast awaits.
Our menu features a variety of tantalizing appetizers, savory entrees, and decadent desserts that will send your taste buds on an adventure. Our beverage menu also features a hand-picked selection of fine wines, thoughtfully crafted cocktails, and a wide selection of local and imported beers. Make reservations at the Lake Club during your stay and treat yourself to a taste of the mountains.
executive chef santiago guzzetti
Well-traveled, fiercely passionate, and immensely talented, Chef Santi brings a wealth of culinary expertise to our community. After honing his craft in Spain and his native country of Argentina, he gained valuable experience in New York City at prestigious establishments like the five-star Baccarat Hotel and Restaurant Jean-Georges under the mentorship of Michelin-Star and James Beard Award-Winning Chef Gabriel Kreuther. Today, he owns and operates three unique local restaurants in Sylva, NC in addition to overseeing all things food & beverage at Bear Lake Reserve.
“Dinner at Lakeside 54 was the perfect way to end a great day at Bear Lake Reserve. The view and the service was amazing and we are still dreaming about the delicious food we ate there. Definitely a dining experience you don’t want to miss during your stay!”
– Will W., Vacation Guest