Lakeview Restaurant

Name: Lakeview Restaurant
Address: 5780 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, MI, United States, 49615
Telephone: (231) 533-3070
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.8

3.8

165 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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The Lakeview Restaurant sits atop Summit Mountain with spectacular views of Lake Bellaire and beyond. This summer we are celebrating our 60th Anniversary with theme buffets every night. Our Friday and Saturday Lakeview Prime Rib Dinner Buffet will remain from 5-11pm. Join us! Our bar features 8 rotating beer drafts and craft cocktails.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Home cooking
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 533-3070
Website
http://www.shantycreek.com/dining/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5780 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, MI 49615
Neighborhood
Bellaire
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 165 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

165 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good but the temperature of the hot food was luke warm. Service was very good. Ambience was quiet, clean and relaxing. The view was spectacular!
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Datenight
Northern MI
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun night with friends food and service were great the bananas foster was the best!
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MargaretG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went there for our daughters 30th and to watch the Balloons take off over Lake Bellaire. It was wonderful. View was awesome, our server was very attentive and sweet. The food was great for a buffet. It’s was a fun night made so by the atmosphere and staff at the restaurant.
Lakeview RestaurantResponded on August 28, 2023
Great to hear you had such a great experience, hope to see you again soon!
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Lisa
Detroit
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were at resort for Hot air balloons - buffet had nice selection. Prime rib had very little flavor. Staff was friendly & attentive
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KySa
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in for dinner on Mexican night, food was delish, price is great, service was outstanding. We will be back.
Lakeview RestaurantResponded on August 28, 2023
Glad to hear this! Thank you for coming into see us,
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JonS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Themed buffets that vary each day with awesome sunset views of Lake Bellaire!
Lakeview RestaurantResponded on August 28, 2023
Thank you for joining us!
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CharlesE
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
The dinner buffet was only fair. We had to ask for coffee and water.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
I regret to share that my experience at the Lakeview Restaurant's $42 prime rib buffet was truly disappointing. The prime rib itself lacked any semblance of flavor, and even the au jus was unable to salvage the dish. Adding to the culinary letdown, the assortment of other meats was unidentifiable due to their lack of labels, leaving patrons to guess what they were consuming. The subpar experience extended beyond the food. Our waitress, Emilee, had a total lack of personality, making the dining experience even less enjoyable. Throughout our hour-long meal, she visited our table merely three times, with one disappearance lasting nearly 15 minutes. When she finally dropped off the check, there was no conversation or any hint of an apology for the shortcomings during our visit. It was clear that she had zero interest in making our experience better. All in all, my visit to the Lake View Restaurant and its prime rib buffet was nothing short of awful. The absence of flavor in the main dish, combined with the confusion surrounding other meats and the indifferent service from Emilee, created an unfortunate and regrettable dining outing. It is my sincere hope that the restaurant takes this feedback constructively to enhance both their cuisine and customer service.
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Datenight
Northern MI
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in for breakfast. The food was good and the room was just remodeled, we enjoy the new look and feel. Thanks again Emilee we will return soon.
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MarcG
Columbus
16 reviews
vip
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
Buffet food was awful. Will never eat here again. Italian buffet?????? Vegetable lasagna and meatballs?????? That’s all??????
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Blackcat9240
Detroit
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The prime rib was delicious. The side dishes were pretty good although some were overcooked and mushy (vegetables). The gentlemen serving the prime rib were very nice and accommodating. Our server was nice - just not around much. Overall, we did enjoy the meal.
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DandD
Phoenix
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
Disappointing dinner buffet, especially for the price. Nothing was hot. The prime rib was okay. The beef ribs were overcooked. Surprised there was nothing chocolate offered in the dessert options. Maybe at least offer a chocolate pudding or chocolate cake. The carrot cake was dry and nothing else looked appetizing. Won't go back.
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CherylR
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m not sure why this place has mixed reviews, we had a great night here. The food and service was excellent. We came for the prime rib buffet and were not disappointed.
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PatriciaC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
All yiu can eat Prime Rib Buffet was delish. In addition to the Prime Rib it included a Shrimp Boil with Mussels, Crawfish, Sausage, Potatosand Corn Cob. Alsoa fresh Salad Bar, Onion Soup, Steemed Veggies, Bread Sticks, Breaded Cod, Swordfish, seasoned up Chicken Breasts, Mashed Potatos and Mushroom Gravy. Dessert was Chocolate Blueberry Bread Pudding, Teramsu and Blueberry Parfet. Maybe not a buffet for kida and children but was worth $42 per person.
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GaryF
Tampa
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Everything is a buffet. Went on Asian night. Have had better but it was good.
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JoeP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fun spot and we will be back. The view is very nice.
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Tracy
Detroit
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience5
I do it even really know where to start . The worst experience ever !
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ToriA
Northern MI
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience5
Food was terrible. Do not recommend getting any buffets they offer.
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FranciscoD
Detroit
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience4
They didn’t have several things on the menu. Crab cakes had some plastic in the middle. Plates pretty expensive for what we got.
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ErinD
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience1
This used to be our favorite restaurant at Shanty. A recent interior renovation has ruined that. The dull gray lighting now looks like you’re eating in a utility closet. The cozy ambiance of the fireplace and outdoor views is now lost due to the Kmart special interior lights. The menu has changed for the worse as well. We won’t be back. Pelicans Nest is our new fave and well worth the short drive. Great food, ambiance and staff at Pelican’s Nest.
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LaurelS
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
There are renovations afoot! The old funky bar has been moved so that people sitting there can enjoy the gorgeous view, the whole space has been upgraded to a contemporary feel (though we miss the big old leather chairs) and the chef has taken the food to a new (and truly fantastic) level with a really wonderful buffet on weekends. We've been coming for years and LOVE the new changes (with the same great service)!
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KrystalK
Detroit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
While the view was amazing (we were lucky enough to sit right against the window), the food and service was just mediocre. We opted to order from the menu (the buffet didn't look great for $47/person). The salmon entree I ordered was $30 and came with just fish and a small serving of a veggie. I have dietary restrictions so they allowed me to sub the veggie for something different which was nice. However, when my SIL ordered the same entree and hers came with a totally different veggie that I could have eaten and was not offered as an option to me. Everything was slow. The server didn't check on us enough and as the night went on everything moved even slower. We ordered dessert and waited way too long for it. I am pretty sure that nothing had to be cooked/baked upon ordering so it should have been a lot quicker. I always say that you can't get view/atmosphere AND good food. It seems to be one or the other which is always disappointing.
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IngridM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine’s Day dinner with hubby. We sat at the corner table and watched the sunset with a bottle of wine. The buffet was delicious and the view of night tubing was perfect. We were not rushed, even though we felt like we had the best table in your restaurant. We probably spent a hour there. The service was excellent and the manager even came over to help us pick out the wine of our choice. Upon departing, I bumped my wine glass and it broke on the floor. I began to pick up the pieces, but a waitress quickly came over with a dust pan and sent me on my way. This dinner was a memory we will not forget…Thank you!
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Bernie
Columbus
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience1
Not a typical “restaurant” setting. We walked in and it doesn’t feel like a restaurant considering it sits open in the middle of the main lobby. We viewed the menu online ahead of time and it looked pretty good, but when we arrived we were told there was a limited menu and a buffet. We choose the buffet. Wrong choice - the food was cold, the chicken was pink, and the line for the pasta line and prime rib was ridiculous so we didn’t even bother. I ordered a dirty martini, it was so bad I didn’t finish it.
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Aaron
Northern MI
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
I have eaten dinner here at least once or twice / ski season for years. We eat breakfast there more than dinner. Breakfast is usually pretty decent. Dinner is very hit or miss. We had a dinner buffet yesterday that was $45 / person. The atmosphere and the staff were very good. I have had service issues in the past but that was not the case yesterday. The staff was very helpful. The issue was the food. There were not very many selections for a $45 buffet. The prime rib was good but the rest of the food was lacking. There were only 6-7 items max and one of them was terrible. The terrible one being the jambalaya. Something was way off with it. Like spoiled. Our table of 4 didn't finish it and neither did the table behind us. Even kids commented on it. The other items were just ok but absolutely nothing special. The prime rib was good but the cost for what other items were available was too high.
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SuzyC
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious food! Whole family was happy.
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JO121518
Cleveland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
The menu looked really good, but never got the chance to enjoy it. They were very short staffed, which isn’t an issue but no one ever let us know that before we were sat. Waited a half hour and didn’t even see a server go by and didn’t even put in a drink order. Again… no one even came up to us to let us know the situation we had to learn this from the tables next to us who also had been waiting over an hour for food and drink orders. We ended up leaving and had to try to find somewhere else that was open nearby for food, which was extremely limited with it being New Year’s Day. Had to drive a half hour for takeout cause that was the only other option. Terrible experience.
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Suechef66
Detroit
20 reviews
vip
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Thé buffet for New Years Eve dinner was not up to par for the price. As a chef, I was not impressed with the selections and would have liked to have been offered a food menu as well. The prime rib was ok and so where the glazed carrots. Nothing was listed on the buffet as we had to guess what each food item was. The new renovations are not elegant and there should have been tables available next to the fire place. Tables by the bar were not preferred as that is where the buffet should have been. The lighting could be dimmed as well. The service was not great as we were not offered a second drink and took forever to receive our check. For just clearing plates, the service could have been more efficient. 😳
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RebeccaR
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Danielle the manager was great!! Very accommodating to get our large papery seated together on NYE.
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JamesP
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Was sat right at arrival. 20, twenty minutes later and no one came to our table. Left went to the shanty, had drink in hand and dinner ordered within minutes. It’s a shame, I’ve been a home owner nearby for 20 years and the service never improves here.
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JessicaF
Detroit
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Horrible service. Took 1.5 hours to get a drink.
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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
buffet not explained on arrival - then no price provided - had to go to bar for refill on drink - waitress not particularly helpful. lots of kids running around
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Took forever for someone from the waitstaff to come to our table. The hostess was also the bartender. I know they were short staffed that evening. Ordered the north woods burger with truffle fries. The burger was delicious. Had to ask the waitress for the fries. By the time they came out everyone at the table was finished eating. A few in our party tried the oriental buffet. Ok but wouldn’t try it again. Lakeview, you always seem to disappoint.
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Lake
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
Made a reservation in advance after seeing menu online and reading about the views from dining room. Instead, seated in a back corner and given a limited menu or buffet option. Manager gave us a weak apology. Drove back to Traverse City very unhappy.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our 2nd experience having the thanksgiving day brunch and it was just as we remember. The staff was very friendly which made the experience just as amazing as our last stay in shanty creek!!!
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Anab
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
our to go place for Thanksgiving meal/ We love it!
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MaryB
Cleveland
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
As a new owner of a rental property in the resort, I wanted to see if I should recommend this restaurant to my future guests. I would be embarrassed to recommend dining here as the drinks were poor, the food was bland, and the service was terrible. While dining, the lights flickered for 15-20 minutes and patrons were commenting about it causing headaches or seizures. Just a nightmare!
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RobertM
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Lakeview Restaurant did a great job with their renovations. Updated menu with a variety of offerings for the entire family,
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thereseV
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of it was good! Great service! Love this part of our state!
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MatthewB
Northern MI
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Wife's salmon dinner came out uncooked, sent it back. The NY strip steak was good, but it only came with kettle chips with some type of topping on it. Would expect more than chips for $38, like maybe a baked potato or vegetables. Overall it was nice and maybe the kinks are still being worked out.
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Lakeview Restaurant is rated 3.8 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

5780 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, MI 49615

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bellaire
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Home cooking
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.shantycreek.com/dining/
Phone number
(231) 533-3070

Lakeview Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Main

Sunday – Family Supper

Monday – Italian

Tuesday – Asian

Wednesday – South of the Border

Thursday – All American BBQ

Friday – Prime Rib Buffet

Saturday – Prime Rib Buffet

What 165 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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