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

1878 On The Lake

4.3 (548)
$31 to $50
American
2400 E Geneva St, Delavan, WI 53115-2024

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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 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

What 548 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lake Geneva

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1878 On The Lake offers a picturesque dining experience with "stunning views" and a "warm ambiance." Guests appreciate the "delicious food," particularly the salmon, and commend the "friendly and attentive staff." The restaurant handles food allergies with care. While some found the brunch pricey, many enjoy the "great buffet" options and special occasions.
549 Reviews
  1. Cindy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful table looking out at the lake with a couple of weddings going on, it was delightful. The food was perfect as well.

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  2. Beth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Kristine was the icing on the cake! She was welcoming, helpful and added to the enjoyment of our evening! The cocktails made by James were fantastic! The food was delicious!

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  3. Lori

    Grand Rapids8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Daniel was outstanding. Food was high quality and price point was reasonable. Such a lovely view, made everything taste better!

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  4. Dan

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't say enough positive things about 1878. Everyone especially our server Kristine was amazing. They treated my wifes allergies perfect. If you have food allergies you must come here. The view is great and the staff cares for you. Don't miss out.

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  5. Tom

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressive spread! The service was great too! I felt it was a little pricey and I'm not a big fan of the automatically added tip.

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  6. Travis

    Wisconsin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    To start had to ask for a waitress after waiting 20 minutes with no drinks, then had to wait an extra 15 minutes before we got our drinks, the mimosas were terrible so my wife ordered a bloody was one of the worst ones I have ever had and mind you was 13.00 for a bloody. Food was mediocre for the price. Meat was dry had to wait for more to be restocked. I would not recommend another brunch there. We drove from New Berlin and was expecting way better I hope their normal menu was better than their brunch. Now I don’t know if it’s because we booked for 2pm but was not super busy so they can’t say it was due to that. After spending 600.00 would have expected a lot better.

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  7. Nichole

    Wisconsin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to 1878 for their Mother’s Day Brunch. It started at 9am, but we didn’t have reservations until 2pm. The food stations were quite messy and had not been freshened up or cleaned all day it seemed. Our server took 15 mins to greet us, then forgot to bring our water. She finally came back to take our drink order, but never brought the water. Half of our group received their drinks, while the other half waited for another 10 mins. One of the drinks, a glass of Chardonnay, didn’t come until we were ready for our check. When it finally came, it was a glass of prosecco and not the Chardonnay that was ordered. The food was terrible- cheap, bland and terrible presentations. They charged $68/adult and $28 for our 12-year-old. The server received a 20% tip that was already on the bill. I’m not sure if service was so poor because they knew they were getting 20% gratuity automatically. It was the worst meal and service we have ever had while eating out. Totally not worth the $375 we spent. My whole family was hungry an hour after we left.

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  8. Emma

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The experience was last than ideal. The food/ desserts were very good.

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  9. Melissa VIP

    Wisconsin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great buffet set up for Mother’s Day! I felt there were a lot of options for food, kids buffet was great for our daughter, and I LOVED that mimosa’s and champagne were included in the price!!

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  10. Deborah

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was Mother's Day buffet. Lots of food beautifully presented. Service was great. Although it's expensive, you feel like you got value and quality for the price.

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1878 On The Lake is rated 4.3 stars by 548 OpenTable diners.

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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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