Lala's in the Lakes

4.8

523 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to Lala's, an upscale dining experience in the Portage Lakes. We take pride in our exceptional customer service and strive to make each visit more enjoyable than the last. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit. We recently began opening for lunch Monday through Friday and Monday night dinner. Our most popular dish is the renowned Charred Halibut from Nick Anthes on Main Street. We endeavor to make special occasions memorable for our guests, from beautiful table settings to a special dessert to conclude the evening. During the warmer months, we invite you to enjoy our beautiful patio or cozy front porch. If you prefer a fireplace table, please let us know.

Private dining

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Additional information

Location
4315 Manchester Rd, New Franklin, OH 44319-2653
Phone number
(234) 571-4757
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dean Reed and Jeff Kucko
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Breaded Wings
Marinated for 24 hours with Italian spices, breaded and pressure fried. Sauce served on the side.
- 10 WingsUS$10.00
- 20 WingsUS$18.00
Saucy Wings
Marinated 24 hours with Italian spices, breaded and pressure fried. Sauce served on the side. Wing Sauce Selection: Mild, Hot, Reaper, BBQ, Hot BBQ.
- 10 WingsUS$10.00
- 20 WingsUS$18.00

Salads

Goat Cheese & Berry SaladUS$12.00
Mixed greens with seasonal fresh berries, dried berries and candied walnuts in maple balsamic.
BLT SaladUS$10.00
Chopped Romaine, crispy bacon, pickled red onion, tomato, topped with crumbled Blue cheese and house-made white French dressing.

Sandwiches

Cheese Selection: American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Swiss Cheese.

Certified Angus Beef BurgerUS$10.00
8 oz. Served with choice of side.
Chicken Sandwich
Served with choice of side. Grilled or Fried

Specialty Pizzas | Medium

Figgy Piggy Pizza | MediumUS$17.00
Fig jam, crispy bacon, Provolone, Mozzarella and Goat cheese top bake, then topped with fresh arugula and honey Sriracha.
The Green Goddess Pizza | MediumUS$17.00
Artichokes, pesto and Burrata with lemony arugula and scallions.

What 523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Contemporary American
Akron
Best Overall
Akron
Best Food
Akron
Best Service
Akron
Best Ambience
Akron
Best Value
Akron
Good for groups
Akron
Hot spot
Akron
Neighbourhood gem
Akron
Great for fine wines
Akron
Romantic
Akron
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lala's in the Lakes offers a lively dining experience with "excellent food and service." The restaurant is known for its "great atmosphere" and live music, although some find it "a little loud." Highlights include the halibut, Brussels sprouts, and pork chops. Service from staff like Preston and Danielle receives praise.

523 Reviews

M
Mark
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Experience! They gave us complimentary champagne for our anniversary and a special table. The food and service was awesome.
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Renee' VIP
Cleveland8 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server was knowledgeable, friendly and staff were attentive but not intrusive. Espresso Martini was amazing!! Food was pretty tasty as well. Definitely go back.
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David
Cleveland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. We enjoyed it very much.
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William
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Lala’s in the Lakes! It has great ambiance, delicious food and drinks and a very upscale dining experience! Can’t get enough of it. This is one my favorite restaurants!
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Cortney
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a drink at the bar, then sat in the dining room for our meal. Excellent service at the bar a table. Amazing food. It was an amazing restaurant to catch up with friends.
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Beth
Houston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great other than the glaze on the filet that tasted like A1.
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KATHRYN
Cleveland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Richard was top notch . Excellent service by the bartenders also Ashley and Ty. Always such an enjoyable fun evening out at La las.
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Michael
Cleveland3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
LaLa’s once again has been fabulous, probably one of the busiest Resturant days of the year (right up there with Mother’s Day). They handled the crowd well, food was above par, plenty of help serving and assisting. Always look forward for a reason to return. (and I think I have it). The special menu for the evening covered every taste in our party. Thanks for a wonderful Valentine’s Day.
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Jocelyn
Cleveland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love coming to Lala’s! Both drink & food menus are great! Lots of options! The food is always delicious and perfectly cooked! Cocktails are great! They have a selection of beer too. Service is always spot on. They decorate so nicely! Everyone there is always having an amazing time. Highly recommend dining there (:
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robert VIP
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Chef Jeff is outstanding. We will definitely be returning.
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FAQs

Lala's in the Lakes offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (234) 571-4757.

Lala's in the Lakes is rated 4.8 stars by 523 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

4315 Manchester Rd, New Franklin, OH 44319-2653

Additional information

Phone number
(234) 571-4757
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dean Reed and Jeff Kucko
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Lala's in the Lakes

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Charred Shrimp CocktailUS$12.00

Chicken Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Banana PeppersUS$10.00

Wings

Breaded Wings

Saucy Wings

Salads

Goat Cheese & Berry SaladUS$12.00

BLT SaladUS$10.00

Sandwiches

Certified Angus Beef BurgerUS$10.00

Chicken Sandwich

Specialty Pizzas | Medium

Figgy Piggy Pizza | MediumUS$17.00

The Green Goddess Pizza | MediumUS$17.00

What 523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lala's in the Lakes offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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