A luxurious retreat overlooking Georgia’s stunning Lake Oconee, The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation is pleased to announce that they will open Linger Longer Steakhouse this April. The restaurant is located in the newly rebuilt space at the Oconee Golf Course Clubhouse, which previously housed a bar and grill that closed after a fire in 2009.

The resort’s executive chef, Yann Chupin, is creating a new contemporary American menu that includes comforting classics such as Lobster Bisque with Butter Poached Lobster; Fresh Oysters on the Half-Shell, Raw or Rockefeller; Linger Longer Wedge Salad; Certified Black Angus Steaks, Berkshire Pork and Seafood Cooked Over Georgia Hardwoods; and Chocolate Soufflé. Linger Longer Steakhouse will serve lunch and dinner, as well as a bar menu and handcrafted cocktails.

Inspired by the English Arts & Crafts movement, the restaurant’s new design is handsome, sophisticated and relaxed, and reflects the natural environs of the lakeside setting yet has a fresh, nontraditional look. To that end, interior designer Angela Grande integrated a neutral color palette, brass light fixtures with hand-blown opal glass shades and custom heart pine millwork. Other features include: an open kitchen, high ceilings, a full-height stone fireplace, a curved window wall, two original commissioned paintings and dining chairs inspired by a 40s transitional chair with arms, clean modern lines and upholstered in a textured leather — all of which subtly add drama and richness to the design mix.

“We are excited to welcome guests back to our Oconee Clubhouse venue with a new look and new tempting steakhouse fare,” says Ralph Vick, General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton Lodge.

About The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation

An AAA Five Diamond resort ranked Number Five among the “Top 100 Golf Resorts” by Conde Nast Traveler, The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation is known for its meticulous Ritz-Carlton service enhanced by an abundance of gracious Southern hospitality. Situated within Reynolds Plantation, hailed as the community with the “Best Golf” in America by the editors of GOLF Magazine, the resort features access to 99 holes of championship golf from top architects such as Bob Cupp, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh. Additional highlights include: a 26,000 square-feet, full-service spa and fitness center; more than 15,000 square-feet of meeting space; 251 beautifully appointed rooms with resort and lake views; three restaurants and 35 acres of stunning shoreline property on Georgia’s second largest lake, with outdoor activities ranging from horseback riding and hiking to fishing, waterskiing and canoeing. For more information or room reservations, please call toll-free (800) 241-3333, (706) 467-0600 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com.