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

1878 On The Lake

4.1
4.1
512 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
2400 E Geneva St, Delavan, WI 53115-2024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

Experiences

  • Lakeview Igloo Dining

    $75.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Nov 14, 2024 - Mar 30, 2025
    Cozy up with family and friends in one of our winter igloos overlooking Delavan Lake on the 1878 on the Lake patio. Create memories while enjoying seasonal cocktails, chef-made meals, and more! Whether it’s a casual meal or a romantic date night, Lake Lawn Resort’s Winter Lakeside Igloo Experience is where memories are made, and stories are relived. 90 Minute Igloo rental is $75+tax plus the cost of any food & beverage purchased. Each Igloo seats up to 6 guests. Regular 1878 on the Lake menus will be available.
    Lakeview Igloo Dining Photo
  • Breakfast/Lunch Igloo Dining

    $45.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Nov 14, 2024 - Mar 30, 2025
    Cozy up with family and friends in one of our winter igloos overlooking Delavan Lake on the 1878 on the Lake patio. Whether a casual breakfast or quick lunch, Lake Lawn Resort’s Winter Lakeside Igloo Experience is where memories are made, and stories are relived. 90 Minute Igloo rental is $45+tax plus the cost of any food & beverage purchased. Each Igloo seats up to 6 guests. Regular 1878 on the Lake menus will be available.
    Breakfast/Lunch Igloo Dining Photo
  • Easter Champagne Brunch

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate the holiday with family and friends at 1878 on the Lake while enjoying our annual Easter Champagne Brunch. We will have an abundant selection of traditional holiday and brunch favorites. Adults $68.00 plus tax & gratuity Children 8-12 years $28.00 plus tax & gratuity Children 4-7 $15.00 plus tax & gratuity Children 3 and younger are complimentary. Price includes coffee, tea, champagne, and milk. A 20% service charge and 5.5% WI sales tax will be added to each bill. Regular menu will not be available. Parties of 11 or more may be seated at multiple tables close to each other. Seating variations are limited based on size of group and number of tables available on the different rooms assigned for this event.

What 512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for scenic views

  • Lake Geneva

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1878 On The Lake offers "beautiful views" and "great food," making it a perfect spot for scenic dining. Guests rave about the "delicious lobster special" and "attentive service," especially during special occasions. While some diners note occasional service delays, the overall experience is "amazing," with a "fantastic atmosphere" that keeps patrons returning.

512 Reviews
  1. John

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The servers did not know the menu at all. That’s a serious problem. Your menu is small. The first server left right in the middle of ordering and replaced with a second server that still didn’t know the menu. We ordered three dishes of prime rib which tasted great but quite chewy.

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  2. Mauro

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience. Great front lake view and great food and service.

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  3. JenniferW

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Are server Danielle was top notch. She was friendly and professional. She kept the flow of our meal and experience on course. Would definitely be back.

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  4. Dr . Erin

    Chicago68 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast was nice, good value. Services was a little slow. Sausage gravy was a little light on meat

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  5. Rich

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us dined at 1878. It was unanimous that the food was fantastic. Chef Nic was SUPERB. Our server, Jasmine, was the BEST!!!! We will definitely return for more!!

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  6. Karissa

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu options! Best filthy old fashioned. Ambiance was perfect! Would definitely go back again

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  7. Candace VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue. Great service by Christine. Ahi tuna appetizer was wonderful and a beautiful presentation. If you like martinis, try the spiced pear. Yum! Walleye entree was good, but fish fry walleye breading too thick and not cooked all the way through. Over all a great experience. Highly recommended.

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  8. Holden

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was absolutely amazing, girlfriend loved the view we had the service was incredible although there wasn’t a hostess to seat us but other then that it was just amazing from the food to the service

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  9. hillary

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful lake front dining with wonderful service!

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  10. Jeff

    Milwaukee1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a very good restaurant. It was a busy Valentine's night and the service was really fast. The food was amazing. The only problem was my wife ordered prime rib medium and is was well done. She still ate it but the temperature was off. Aside from that I would definitely recommend this place

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FAQs

1878 On The Lake is rated 4.1 stars by 512 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 1878 On The Lake

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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