Jason V.
Yelp
Appending my original review, as my wife and I came back to Edgefield this last weekend, and were able to score one of the tables down below, to enjoy our ciders. We'd come back to finish off our passport pages for Edgefield (two full pages!), stopping for a drink at Jerry's Ice Bar before wandering the grounds, enjoying the warm ambient lighting, each other's company, and the privilege of being able to mingle in public again. All of the other bars had lengthy wait times for their limited capacity, but somehow the winery bar flew under the radar. After a short wait for our drinks behind four other groups, we grabbed our pints and snagged a table in the hallway.
The server, the same one as before, whom previously I had reported to be "all business" and a little curt, was on top of things the whole time, knocking out drinks for four parties of three or more in a few minutes. She was also able to help resolve an issue with one of our passport entries, so big thumbs up from us! She also managed all of this with grace, poise and professionalism. She's still "all business", but she gets the job done, and I definitely appreciate that. I need to catch her name next time.
I think I covered just about everything else in my previous review, so I will end by saying that McMenamins continues to provide top quality service, enchanting venues, solid food, a bevy of beverages, and a place to escape the drudgery of quarantine and self-containment, even in the midst of the pandemic. They have been proactive in taking steps to ensure the safety of their customers, the preservation of their business and the financial stability of their employees, and it has been a blessing for everyone in these difficult times. Big kudos to them for that!