The Oaks Lakeside

4.3

689 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Charming
Good for special occasions

2 hr table reservation time.

1 check for parties 12 and over,

In the late 1800's, the Townsend family came to Chippewa Lake and created the estate that is now The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant. Five prominent oaks that stood in a semi-circle on the front lawn gave the estate its original name: Five Oaks. The estate has operated as a dining establishment and bar since 1961.

The Oaks has become best known for the glorious wedding ceremonies and receptions held exclusively on the property. We are also well known for our traditional Easter, Mother's Day and Thanksgiving Buffets. We take pride in all of our social and business events that we host.

The Oaks offers the finest in al fresco lakeside dining. In the colder months, join us and have a seat next to one of our cozy fires or a lake view table to watch the fall colors or a gentle snow over the lake. No matter what time of year, the sunsets are always incredible. Our seats are often limited, so reservations are advised.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(330) 769-2601
Website
http://www.theoakslakeside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Eric Carcione

Location
5878 Longacre Ln, Chippewa Lake, OH 44215-9778
Neighborhood
Medina
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the new year with New Years Eve Dinner at the Oaks. We will be open from 5 - 10 pm. and offering a wonderful limited menu (coming soon!). Come enjoy our holiday decor, a wonderful dinner and great company with family and friends. Call for reservations (330) 635-8714 or visit our website: www.theoakslakeside.com.

Offers

Happy Hour from 3pm - 4:45pm
Multiple dates available
Sat - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Happy hour appetizer menu and happy hour drink specials! Bar seating, lower patio seating and main dining room seating.

What 689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Great for outdoor dining
Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Great for scenic views
Cleveland
Great for outdoor dining
Cleveland
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Oaks Lakeside offers a beautiful dining experience with stunning lake views and a charming ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "wonderful service," making it a favorite for special occasions. While some mention occasional service hiccups, the picturesque setting and live music create a memorable atmosphere.

689 Reviews

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Nelson
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was sub par compared to our other visits and for the price as well as it being a buffet we shouldn't have to track down our server multiple times to get our drinks that came after we finished eating. The kids loved all of the characters and attentiveness.
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Michelle
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service has always been above and beyond! Food always excellent! Favorite place to eat!
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Margie
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I did not realize that I’d reserved for their last time slot of 3:30pm on Thanksgiving so we took our time going back for the various foods. When I went to get my turkey there was no more gravy and the turkey carver guy said: “that’s it; we won’t be bringing out any more…”; I asked when they were closing and he said soon! I also had to stand in line at the prime rib carving station behind their own staff who were there to fill up all their to-go dinner containers! THAT was so rude and quite tacky. We had to keep asking for water in our 8oz glasses and it seemed like it took forever. Too bad; the setting is gorgeous and the food delicious. The cocktails we ordered at the bar before dinner was excellent! We had to wait around 25 minutes before our table was ready for our 3:30pm RSVP. Just don’t book for 3:30pm on Thanksgiving!
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Eda
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Thanksgiving Buffet was wonderful! Honestly the best turkey I’ve ever had! Tons of great desserts, lots of pies. The prime rib was excellent too. Waitress was great refilled our drinks and cleaned up plates as we went up for 2nds. The staff was great from the hostesses to our waitress to the men working the protein carvers as well as the ladies that were fill up the buffet. Truly a great experience!
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Nikki
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, service was horrible never got a drink until we were almost done with our meal. Took about 25 minutes to track down waitress and get bill and then once we did tell her she came back around no bill had to go back after it again. When we received bill it was not what the price was supposed to be. On my confirmation online from open table it stated and was sent that it was 60.00 a person for thanksgiving dinner and when we received the bill it was 65.00 a person. Beautiful place inside for sure. Overall good food poor service and didn’t like the bill was different than what was sent to me in my confirmation.
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Maybelle
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy and quaint restaurant. Great food and service.
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Donna
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Open Table listed price for Thanksgiving buffet as $60 and it was $65. They said it’s always been $65, so I don’t know where the miscommunication came from. In any event, food, staff, overall vibe was wonderful and we will definitely be back! Excellent experience.
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Todd
Indiana
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding. Thanksgiving buffet. Food great, servers all very nice and personable. Will be back.
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Patricia
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving buffet was outstanding. Well prepared, interesting choices. Server was pleasant and accommodating.
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Carol
Tampa
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully decorated for the holidays! Always a good restaurant for a special night out. If I had one negative comment, it would be that the wooden chairseats are very hard.
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FAQs

The Oaks Lakeside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (330) 769-2601.

The Oaks Lakeside is rated 4.3 stars by 689 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

5878 Longacre Ln, Chippewa Lake, OH 44215-9778

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Medina
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eric Carcione
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theoakslakeside.com/
Phone number
(330) 769-2601

The Oaks Lakeside

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner

Offers

Happy Hour from 3pm - 4:45pm

Menu

What 689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Oaks Lakeside offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Oaks Lakeside restaurant rated?

Is The Oaks Lakeside currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information