Cascata Ristorante to close...

[Chefdavies]

...So i've heard and lottenville to move into their location. Is this old news? I've been out of town and just found out today.

[bretthexum]

Hadn't heard. But I've always thought that place to be over-rated anyway.

[Chefdavies]

Yeah, I have never worked there or eaten there. Always thought it was crowded, but crowds dont mean your doing a good buisness.

[jbrown84]

Interesting. I always wanted to try it. Oh well.

[Millie]

Interesting. I always wanted to try it. Oh well.

You didn't miss much. The food was way overpriced and not very good.

[jsibelius]

Just as well I never made it over there, I suppose. I like Othello's. But Lottinville's is moving in? I don't know if I like that... Lottinville's current location just seems to fit its character. Except the parking lot needs more room. And a LOT of repair.

[hipsterdoofus]

Went in there once not knowing the prices and left quickly...not really sure how they stayed in business at that location...oh well...

[jbrown84]

Well I had always heard it was good, and given it was Edmond, I wasn't surprised at the prices. But if it wasn't good food, well that's a different story.

[Nefarious]

I've wanted to try there, but never have. I'm not sure that's a good move for Lottinville's. Haven't been there in a few years though.

[OKCitizen]

I like the Lottinvilles location. The log cabin atmosphere is very nice and fits with their wood grill dining. The Cascata design doesn't really fit the Lottinville style.

[RealtorJoe]

I couldn't disagree more. I think the food is fantastic. It is not your typical Italian restaurant, so maybe that is why some of you guys don't like it.

[Midtowner]

Edmond isn't a place where fine dining/innovative concepts do very well. It seems that to succeed, a kid-friendly menu is a must, i.e., cheesburgers, pizza and nachos.

[jbrown84]

Boulevard Steakhouse
Cafe 501

[bwana_bob]

Lottinvilles Wood Grille
Twelve Oaks
Le Cep Bistro
Zarate's Latin Mexican Grill
Othello's (different ownership than Norman so similar but not the same)
Kang's Asian Bistro

[The Old Downtown Guy]

I’m not at all surprised. Mediocre food at high prices has little appeal anywhere.

[kevinpate]

> Mediocre food at high prices has little appeal anywhere

except sporting venues, state fairs and other captive audience situations

[mturner]

I agree. Had been to Cascata twice (I'll usually give places a second chance) and food was mediocre. Comparable to a large chain (& no please don't get that thread going again) in that there wasn't anything unique or special, and some dishes I definitely make better. Additionally, the acoustics were awful. I hope something good moves in but as of now, my family and I still trek down to city center for good meals. iguana, 1492, Deep fork etc....

[VintageRacer]

Drove by both resturants yesteday and work was being done at both places. Carpenters were outside of Cascata with saws buzzing and looked like workers were emptying the log cabin.