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The Oaks Lakeside, Chippewa Lake, OH

The Oaks Lakeside

4.0
4
709 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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

  • Italian Wine Taste

    Mar 20, 2025 only
    Italian Wine Taste with wines from various regions of Italy and paired with a 5-Course Italian menu. The cost is $85 per person and is a prepaid event that needs to be purchased ahead of time on our website: www.theoakslakeside.com. Reservation will not be secure until we receive your payment. All party sizes are welcome. Great event for friends night!

Menu

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What 709 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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 setting" with picturesque views of Chippewa Lake, perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the "amazing food" and "wonderful service," especially during holiday seasons. The restaurant is charmingly decorated, providing a cozy atmosphere. However, some reviews note occasional service delays and inconsistencies.

709 Reviews

  1. Matt

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve dined here on a few occasions and have had a positive experience. They were understaffed, overbooked, the food was sub par, basically a dumpster fire. Used to be a great place, hope they can turn it around.

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  2. Alexander

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We like the Oaks. They were WAY overbooked for Valentines Day. It took 2 hours from our reservation time before we got any food. The food was great as always though.

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  3. David

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor service, had reservations at 7 and didn’t get sat till 730, didn’t get food till 9. Waited 20 minutes for a shot of whiskey. Paid 250$ for Burger King waiter service

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  4. Kelly

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely slow service. Flustered server in under her head. Took almost 40 minutes just to get menus. Server kept asking if we’re ready to order and we kept telling her we don’t have menus yet. Dinner service should not take almost 4 hours. At least food was good…except for the bread pudding. Avoid that one. Luckily we were not in a hurry.

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  5. Matthew

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had Valentine’s Day reservations had to wait to be seated once seated had to wait 20 minutes for someone to come around and ended up being a host and when asked about the menu she couldn’t answer and stated she would grab our server. Server was another 15 minutes before making it to the table and when asked about wait times because we had over heard many complaints and apologies we asked if it would be worth it to wait and eat there the server stated no it truly wouldn’t be so we left.

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  6. Steve

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It is really sad to say because we have enjoyed The Oaks in the past, but tonight was an absolute disaster. 6:30 reservations, ordered at 6:50 and received salad at 7:45 before our appetizer, which never showed up. We were waiting for entrees until 8:20 (one and a half hours) when the waitress finally came and said they didn’t have any more NY Strips (my entree). That’s when we left. We were patient and kind but that was the straw…. We should have taken note of the screaming lady that was yelling at the hostess as we entered. Too many patrons, not enough staff and definitely no plan to accommodate the Valentines crowd. I feel bad for the waitresses and other staff, but not the management. They should be fired.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Deborah

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is one of our “go to” places and normally it is a very good experience. However, for Valentine’s Day it was not good. They were very understaffed. It took us over 2 hours to dine. The noise level was quite loud with an older DJ playing music that was definitely for an elderly crowd. We waited approximately 30 minutes for our first drink of the night. Water took 15 minutes. Our food also arrived on the cool side. One couple even left the restaurant visibly upset about the poor service. It was not a good night to dine there. But, like I said, it was not a typical night for this restaurant. This seems to happen more when they offer “holiday specials”.

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  8. Kim

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming restaurant, beautifully decorated for Christmas. The dining area was a bit dated but clean with a great view of the lake. Brunch items were very good and service was good. Will go back in the spring/sumner.

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  9. Cyndi

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Christmas decorations. Always love the ambiance of the fireplaces during the winter.

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  10. Ryan

    VIP

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a fabulous experience at The Oaks! Amazing food, drinks, service, and atmosphere.

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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 stars by 709 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 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Oaks Lakeside

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
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