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

1878 On The Lake

4.1
4.1
482 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 23 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, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 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
  • 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.

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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.

482 Reviews
  1. Jena

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our reservation was at 4 they had hardly any food left and the service for drinks sucked. Definitely would not pay that much for that again! Won’t be going back

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  2. Michael

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really poor for $68.00 per person. The prime rib was completely raw and the chicken was dry. The deserts were forgettable.

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  3. Kim

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The buffet for Christmas was very subpar, especially considering the price was $68 per person plus a 20% built in tip. There were not near the number of choices they have had in the past along with nothing special at all. They use to have one of the best buffets anywhere many years ago. I eat out at places all of the time and think this was one of the worst experiences I have ever had and would not recommend or go back.

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  4. Tiffany

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was good although we got seated near a couple that was arguing loudly and very rudely

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  5. Shelly

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The redesigned and updated restaurant was beautiful. We had reservations, and it would have been nice to have been seated closer to the window for a better view of the lake. We had a view of the hallway and all the people waiting in line at the hostess station and walking past us. I had a problem getting a warm-up on my coffee. It took multiple requests to get one. Then I was told she could bring me a whole cup if I'd like it. I thought that was strange. I could get a whole cup but a warm-up was difficult? The strawberry sauce and whipped cream for the waffles was delicious. The waffle looked toasty, but it was too moist. They need to be kept in a dry warmer to stay crispy. The Santa ice carving was gorgeous. I asked the omelet maker if he could cut our omelet in half, but he said he didn't have anything to cut it. Our favorite thing was the salmon. It was super tasty. My husband and I were surprised when we got the bill that included a 20% tip. This was a buffet after all, and we had to serve ourselves. With that in mind and the trouble getting coffee, the max we would have tipped would have been 10%. No wonder the waitress wasn't in a hurry to please us. She was getting a generous tip no matter the service!

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  6. Mark

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Major drop off in quality from last year to this. Ham instead of goose. Brussels were dry. Prime Rib was raw rather than rare. And for me, the lack of corn was the killer.

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  7. Diana

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wasn’t worth the money.. prime rib was the worst! Could not cut it or chew it! Eggs were cold. Oysters looked green. I was just so disappointed in the food. If you’re going to charge 69.00 plus 20percent quantity. The food should be amazing. It was gross! Never going back!

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  8. Morgan

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was amazing - truly went above and beyond. Atmosphere was amazing and food was incredible. Highly recommend!!

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  9. Jonathan

    VIP

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    1.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Bar none a terrible meal and service. If I wanted to go to a sports bar with men wearing baseball caps I would have. Food had to be sent back and the items described on the menu were not what was served.

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  10. Kara

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    3 of the 7 meals were served ice cold. They did rectify with new meals. Lobster was rubbery and chewy. The dessert choice was cheesecake or sticky toffee bread pudding. The 3 diners who ordered the bread pudding were given chocolate mousse which they insisted was bread pudding. Very, very disappointed with this Christmas Eve dinner-definitely not worth the money.

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FAQs

1878 On The Lake is rated 4.1 stars by 482 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 23 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, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 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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