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

1878 On The Lake

4.2
4.2
470 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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.

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

  • Lakeview Igloo Dining

    $75.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Nov 14, 2024 - Mar 30, 2025
    Cozy up with family and friends in one of our winter igloos overlooking Delavan Lake on the 1878 on the Lake patio. Create memories while enjoying seasonal cocktails, chef-made meals, and more! Whether it’s a casual meal or a romantic date night, Lake Lawn Resort’s Winter Lakeside Igloo Experience is where memories are made, and stories are relived. 90 Minute Igloo rental is $75+tax plus the cost of any food & beverage purchased. Each Igloo seats up to 6 guests. Regular 1878 on the Lake menus will be available.
    Lakeview Igloo Dining Photo
  • Breakfast/Lunch Igloo Dining

    $45.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Nov 14, 2024 - Mar 30, 2025
    Cozy up with family and friends in one of our winter igloos overlooking Delavan Lake on the 1878 on the Lake patio. Whether a casual breakfast or quick lunch, Lake Lawn Resort’s Winter Lakeside Igloo Experience is where memories are made, and stories are relived. 90 Minute Igloo rental is $45+tax plus the cost of any food & beverage purchased. Each Igloo seats up to 6 guests. Regular 1878 on the Lake menus will be available.
    Breakfast/Lunch Igloo Dining Photo
  • Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Celebrate the holiday with family and friends and a special 3-course menu. Select a starter, entrée, and dessert from Chef's Christmas Prix Fixe Menu. Cost is $85 plus tax and gratuity. Although our regular dinner menu will not be available, our regular Kid's Menu, for those 12 and under, will be available. Visit our events page at lakelawnresort.com for more information.

What 470 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 offers a picturesque dining experience with "stunning" lake views and a "beautiful" setting. Guests often praise the "awesome food" and "excellent" breakfast. While service can be inconsistent, the ambiance and menu variety make it a popular choice. Highlights include the "wonderful" staff and "delicious" dishes like the Walleye and prime rib.

470 Reviews
  1. Tony

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, family Christmas, 2nd year in a row. We'll be back next year.

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  2. Kristin

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and we were celebrating our anniversary. It was beautiful inside and the Christmas lights all over the property were wonderful too. The dinner was wonderful and the waitress was great. We even got a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. We will definitely come back.

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  3. Valérie

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nous avons mangé au restaurant un dimanche midi. Il s’agissait donc d’un menu de brunch. C’était copieux et très bon.

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  4. Brent

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner for two on Thanksgiving @5pm. Never been there before. Holiday buffet. Busy, but not crazy. Overall food was good. Some items were over cooked (turkey)and some not very hot. The carving stations made up for it. Turkey from there was very good. Probably difficult to keep it all hot with a large holiday buffet and a lot of people. Nice layout to the holiday buffet. Rolls were too hard for my liking. Desserts were good. Didn’t like the dining room chairs. They were not solid and too relaxed. I drink a lot of water and it was difficult to be refilled because they were busy. The place is really really nice and we would go back. In fact we regretted not staying the night.

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  5. George

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I hadn’t been to LLL in years and had been to the Thanksgiving buffet several times. It was everything we remembered and a new memorable experience.

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  6. Brian

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  7. Charles

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We dined for the Thanksgiving buffet. The food was bland. The lack of options was disappointing. The biggest disappointment was the service. Our server was completely absent. Taking 10-15 minutes to bring sodas. Multiple tables in our area experiencing the same extremely long wait for refills, the bill, napkins, etc. Empty plates were stacked high on the tables until you stood up and flagged someone down. For the price and auto added gratuity, there was a basic expectation to have drinks and water. Very disappointing service for Thanksgiving.

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  8. Laurie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Dinner provided all the traditional fixings. There was plenty to eat and a nice selection of desserts. Done items were prepared better than others. Ambiance wise I felt like I was sitting in a cafeteria where we were seated. There was better seating available but they obviously overbooked their available dining space and set up additional tables in what I expect was a lounge area. All in all though our family had a lovely evening dining and chatting.

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  9. Shari

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  10. John

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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FAQs

1878 On The Lake is rated 4.2 stars by 470 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 1878 On The Lake

2400 E Geneva St, Delavan, WI 53115-2024

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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