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Exceptional Lake Views - 1878 On The Lake, Delavan, WI

1878 On The Lake

4.3
4.3
461 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
With panoramic waterfront views, an innovative menu inspired by our Midwestern roots, and an all-new interior design, we invite you to dine with us lakeside at 1878 on the Lake. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and enjoy our all new menus, with a unique twist, as we pay homage to Lake Lawn Resort's long-standing history and celebrate what's to come.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (262) 725-9155
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nico Rossi
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Geneva
  • Cross street
    US Hwy 50, east of I-43 in Delavan, WI
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Feast Buffet 2024

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    1878 on the Lake will be offering its annual Thanksgiving Feast Buffet on Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 11:00am - 7:00pm. Adults $68, Children 8-12 years $25, and Children 4-7 $14, and Children 3 and younger are complimentary. NA Beverage will be included for Children 12 and under. Prices are exclusive of 20% service charge and 5.5% WI sales tax. Regular menu will not be available. Parties of 11 or more may be seated at multiple tables close to each other. Seating variations are limited based on size of group and number of tables available on the different rooms assigned for this event.
    Thanksgiving Feast Buffet 2024 Photo
  • New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with family and friends and a special 3-course menu. Your choice of starter, entrée, and dessert from Chef's special New Year Menu for $135.00 plus tax and gratuity. A bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial will be included per table. Although our regular dinner menu will not be available, our regular Kid's Menu will be available for our guests 12 and under. Visit our events page at lakelawnresort.com for more details.
  • Christmas Champagne Brunch

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Celebrate the holiday with family and friends at 1878 on the Lake while enjoying our annual Christmas Day Champagne Brunch on Wednesday, December 25th, 10am - 4pm. We will have an abundant selection of traditional holiday and brunch favorites. Adults $68.00, Children 8-12 years $25.00, and Children 4-7 $14.00 and Children 3 and younger are complimentary. Price includes coffee, tea, champagne, and milk for children. Prices are exclusive of 20% service charge and 5.5% WI sales tax. Regular menu will not be available. Parties of 11 or more may be seated at multiple tables close to each other. Seating variations are limited based on size of group and number of tables available on the different rooms assigned for this event.

What 461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for scenic views

  • Lake Geneva

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1878 On The Lake boasts "stunning lake views" and "beautiful surroundings," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests enjoy a wide selection of dishes, including standout offerings like the "Wagyu Burger" and "prime rib." While service can be inconsistent, the atmosphere and picturesque setting often win guests over.

461 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was all very good but it could’ve been warmer.

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  2. Shari

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I LOVE Lake Lawn! The ambiance is outstanding! It is lakefront, they have great space between tables and the buffet was spread out beautifully. There was no waiting for food! Overall, the food was very good. I would love more options for vegetarians, like pasta salad without meat and more appetizers like deviled eggs, etc. The shrimp were nice and large! The salmon was not fishy tasting at all, very nice flavor and I loved the pecan crust. Unfortunately, the fish, white meat (carved) turkey, mashed potatoes and mac-n-cheese were really dry, which can understandably occur on buffets, though extra liquid going in would help this in the future. A vegetarian stuffing would be awesome! The dessert table was outstanding! Just ridiculously good! They had every option for every sweet tooth and it all tasted homemade, not full of chemicals! The service was beyond excellent, the servers were happy to be there, even on a holiday! The cost was a bit high for the quality and options that were available. That said, I believe with more appetizers, getting a handle on the moisture factor of the food, plus labeling the jellies and desserts, the experience will be worth that price. Thank you to all for a very nice experience.

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  3. John

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Significantly overpriced. For just two people-$182 that included a built-in 20% gratuity, we were not told about. Frankly, unacceptable. Regret going, and will never return. Learn from our mistake.

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  4. Cora

    Milwaukee

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting of the restaurant is beautiful especially for the holidays. The food was more of a 5/10, with the buffet style it’s hard to keep things fresh and there were a few staples missing we felt.

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  5. Charles

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant overlooking the water. Great service and friendly atmosphere. Thanksgiving buffet was fabulous.

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  6. Susan

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The buffet was excellent—better than last year. The staff was very accommodating in changing our table to a more comfortable one.

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  7. Karen

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First the most wonderful waitress Jasmine. She was so accommodating to our requests. First time here and we will return. Everything was wonderful , my only too complaints were 1. Bread Rolls were hard as rocks, probably had been sitting out too long & 2. Cranberry Sauce was WAY TOO TART. And as a person who uses that instead of gravy,it was very disappointing. Table next to us also noted it.

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  8. Jill

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and beautiful surroundings! So much wonderful food. Thank you Lakelawn!!

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  9. ben

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff - Brian was a pro - good food for a Thanksgiving buffet - lots of hits some misses but very nice !

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  10. Donald

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have loved this restaurant for dinners but breakfast was lukewarm. Eggs and pancakes were tough. Not busy at all. First coffee was luke warm. Asked for a hot pot and got a able to get a fresh pot Very disappointed. Won’t go for breakfast anymore.

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FAQs

1878 On The Lake is rated 4.3 stars by 461 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 1878 On The Lake

2400 E Geneva St, Delavan, WI 53115-2024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    US Hwy 50, east of I-43 in Delavan, WI
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Geneva
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nico Rossi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
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