Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Upstate New York
  4. Western New York
  5. Buffalo
Lucia's on the Lake, Hamburg, NY

Lucia's on the Lake

4.9
4.9
4805 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 60 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
Voted one of The Top 100 Restaurants in The United States by OpenTable Diners, Lucia's On The Lake is a captivating contemporary Seafood, Steak, and Italian Restaurant right on the Water. Featuring a Rooftop Patio, and Waterviews throughout the entire restaurant, Diners are captivated by the beauty of the Lake, warm ambience, dynamic food, and exceptional service.

AWARDS
Voted Top 100 Overall Restaurant USA - OpenTable 2023
Voted Top 100 Restaurant with a View USA - OpenTable 2021
Voted Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurant USA - OpenTable 2022
Best of 716 New York - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
OpenTable Diners Choice Award - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
DiRona Wine Spectator Award of Excellence North America 2024


Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 4,805 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Italian

  • Upstate New York

    Most Booked

  • Western New York

    Best Overall

  • Western New York

    Best Food

  • Western New York

    Best Service

  • Western New York

    Best Ambience

  • Western New York

    Best Value

  • Western New York

    Hot spot

  • Western New York

    Romantic

  • Western New York

    Good for special occasions

  • Western New York

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucia's on the Lake offers a "remarkable view on the lake" and is renowned for its "excellent, innovative dishes." The "attentive and friendly staff" enhance an impeccable dining experience, with standout menu items like "lobster linguini" and "Bang Bang shrimp." While reservations can be challenging, the "amazing food atmosphere" and "superb service" make it worth the wait.

4,805 Reviews
  1. Danelle

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucia’s never fails to excel. Food and service was outstanding. Grace’s warm welcome at the door is always appreciated.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Russ

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasteful atmosphere and professional, friendly staff.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Denise

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was excellent. Unfortunately could not carry on a conversation. The noise level was off the charts. More like a party bar and we sat in the dining room.

    Is this helpful?

  4. sue VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. Staff and food exceptional!!! My favorite restaurant by far 😀

    Is this helpful?

  5. Darcie

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is always top notch and all of the meals were outstanding!

    Is this helpful?

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The hostess seated us and saw me brush crumbs off our wooden chairs but said not a word. She asked “are you celebrating?” We answered “not really” (true) and she looked shocked. Would that have changed things? The noise level was awful. No music just loud talk. We’d never been before but expected “on the lake” not to mean looking over a road of busy traffic. Appetizer was server-suggested traditional preparation of calamari. Deep fried but the minced garlic was RAW so overwhelming. Also clearly the temperature was too low when prepared (or it sat?) as it wasn’t hot, so it was quite greasy. Food (Alaskan halibut $55) was just OK and drenched in fat looking very sad. Lobster ravioli ($35) wasn’t very good either. “Business casual” must mean jeans and a t-shirt are fine. Also every table but ours was served ice water in a larger logo glass with a straw and lemon slice; maybe they were celebrating? Ours was water in a glass. The busboy kept removing plates without asking making us feel rushed, as he’d remove just one of the two. We tried for 15 months to get a reservation. But the driver in the stretch limo we parked next to was still waiting when we left. There was no reason to add heavy dessert. Somebody likes this overpriced, overhyped place. NOTE:?They’re not posting my pics & menus. I should have made this 1-2 stars didn’t want to be too harsh. But I’m tasting raw garlic 15 hours later.

    Is this helpful?

  7. ChynnaK

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great dining experience, our waiter was excellent he explained the menu very well and was very accommodating overall a great experience. I will definitely come back

    Is this helpful?

  8. Mark

    Upstate NY3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat! As my lady said, “you always feel important here…”

    Is this helpful?

  9. Maleah

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were top-notch! We had such a lovely evening, and plan to go back soon.

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster Linguine was amazing! Service was excellent appetizers were great as well. 

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Lucia's on the Lake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (716) 627-9752.

Lucia's on the Lake is rated 4.9 stars by 4805 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 60 times today
Google Map for Lucia's on the Lake

4151 Lake Shore Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo