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

1878 On The Lake

4.1
4.1
516 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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
  • 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

  • Easter Champagne Brunch

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate the holiday with family and friends at 1878 on the Lake while enjoying our annual Easter Champagne Brunch. We will have an abundant selection of traditional holiday and brunch favorites. Adults $68.00 plus tax & gratuity Children 8-12 years $28.00 plus tax & gratuity Children 4-7 $15.00 plus tax & gratuity Children 3 and younger are complimentary. Price includes coffee, tea, champagne, and milk. A 20% service charge and 5.5% WI sales tax will be added to each bill. 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.
  • Mother's Day Champagne Brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mom with family and friends at 1878 on the Lake while enjoying our annual Mother's Day Champagne Brunch. We will have an abundant selection of brunch favorites. Adults $68.00 plus tax & gratuity Children 8-12 years $28.00 plus tax & gratuity Children 4-7 $15.00 plus tax & gratuity Children 3 and younger are complimentary. Price includes coffee, tea, champagne, and milk. A 20% service charge and 5.5% WI sales tax will be added to each bill. 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 516 people are saying

1878 On The Lake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Service
  • 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 beautiful lakefront dining experience, praised for "delicious food" and "wonderful service." Guests enjoy the "amazing" ambiance, with unique options like dining in an igloo. Standout dishes include pork belly lollipops, walleye, and ribeye. The restaurant is ideal for special occasions, offering "great cocktails" and "stunning views."
516 Reviews
  1. James

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous and our server, Z, was even better. Would definitely recommend upgrading to an igloo for a romantic, intimate dinner.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myself, my mom, and my two teenagers, we enjoyed ourselves! I rented the igloo option just to do something different. We loved it. The food was delicious! The pork belly lollipops appetizers were great. I will definitely get them again. The smoked cherry drink I had...was amazing!!!! I will return!!

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  3. Raymond

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good time with family, food was good but they could get some thicker bacon!

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  4. Brenda

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent as always. They did change the menu a bit so it is nice to see they update choices from time to time. We had a wonderful table by the window overlooking the lake.

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  5. John

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The servers did not know the menu at all. That’s a serious problem. Your menu is small. The first server left right in the middle of ordering and replaced with a second server that still didn’t know the menu. We ordered three dishes of prime rib which tasted great but quite chewy.

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  6. Mauro

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience. Great front lake view and great food and service.

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  7. JenniferW

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Are server Danielle was top notch. She was friendly and professional. She kept the flow of our meal and experience on course. Would definitely be back.

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  8. Dr . Erin

    Chicago68 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast was nice, good value. Services was a little slow. Sausage gravy was a little light on meat

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  9. Rich

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us dined at 1878. It was unanimous that the food was fantastic. Chef Nic was SUPERB. Our server, Jasmine, was the BEST!!!! We will definitely return for more!!

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  10. Karissa

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu options! Best filthy old fashioned. Ambiance was perfect! Would definitely go back again

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FAQs

1878 On The Lake is rated 4.1 stars by 516 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 11 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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