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

1878 On The Lake

4.2
4.2
465 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    US$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

    US$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
  • Generations in a Glass: The Ceretto Family

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 19, 2024 only
    Generations in a Glass / Wine Dinner Series The Ceretto Family: Climbing Through the Cru We invite you to join us and special guest, Charles Fitzpatrick of Trinchero Brands, for a wine dinner representing the family values and culture of Wisconsin and the Midwest. A dynamic 4-course family-style dinner created by Chef Rigo Aranda and expertly paired; where you will enjoy not just an incredible meal with outstanding wines, but also interacting with others like at a family reunion.
    Generations in a Glass:  The Ceretto Family photo

What 465 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

465 Reviews
  1. Brent

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Charles

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. jody

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Most of the items I have enjoyed in past meals were downgraded on this buffet. The steamship round roast instead of prime rib on the cavering station was not a good cut of meat and very chewy and raw even though the presentation was nice. The oysters were not properly cleaned and gritty and the side dishes were cold and lacked any real steamed hot fresh vegetables as in previous years. The artisenal cheese and meat table were okay? The salad bar was adequate and the dessert table presentation was nice. I didn't feel like the price matched the offering and would be unlikely to recommend this buffet as an option for Thanksgiving. I asked to move tables as there was cold air blowing on us and that request was also declined so my daughter had to dine with her winter jacket on. Also maybe not a deal breaker but the ladies restrooms were not working properly in this dining areas which was an annoyance.we have gone over a number of years so we have may have noticed the changes a bit more than other patrons.

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  10. 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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FAQs

1878 On The Lake is rated 4.2 stars by 465 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 p.m.
Booked 8 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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