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The Oaks Lakeside, Chippewa Lake, OH

The Oaks Lakeside

3.8 (723)
$31 to $50
American
5878 Longacre Ln, Chippewa Lake, OH 44215-9778

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Carcione
  • 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

  • MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET

    $25.00 - $65.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat your Mother to a wonderful day at The Oaks! Our wonderful Mother's Day Buffet and beautiful setting is a great way to create lasting memories. Check our website for the full menu (coming soon). www.theoakslakeside.com

What 723 people are saying

The Oaks Lakeside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

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 charming dining experience with "stunning views of Chippewa Lake" and a beautiful 1800s-era lodge atmosphere. Customers frequently highlight "amazing food" and "great service" especially during special events like Thanksgiving. However, some holiday experiences note service delays and inconsistent food quality. Overall, a lovely spot for scenic dining.

723 Reviews
  1. Ted

    Atlanta18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An awesome random last minute find for us while traveling. We enjoyed and will make it a point to return

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  2. Lucille

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant had it all. Beautiful building beautiful lake to watch the sunset. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Waite staff was friendly and proficient. The value was good.

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  3. Tom VIP

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, portions were healthy, staff including our waitress Mia was very attentive and polite.

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  4. Tracy VIP

    Cleveland20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    After reading the reviews for Valentine’s Day I was hesitant but thought maybe they were ill prepared for the crowd. This wasn’t the case. The service was not good and the food had a home cooked feel to it definitely not the level of food one would expect for the prices. The spices on almost everything were very heavy handed. We won’t be making a return trip.

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  5. Alison

    Cleveland1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Easter brunch: inedible food, half of buffet was empty, what food was there was cold. Thr bacon they had was totally raw! If i could post a pic here, i would! Charged $60 plus added tip of $32 even though we didn't order drinks. We left not eating anything. Would never go back and never would recommend.

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  6. Bernard

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We picked the Oaks because we went to the Thanksgiving buffet, and it was spectacular. This time, we had a total of 6 guests for Easter, and it was a great value and outstanding food. We would HIGHLY recommend the Oaks.

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  7. Robert

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter buffet was excellent. Great variety and service was spot on!

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  8. Doug

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always great along with the views of the lake!

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  9. Deborah VIP

    Cleveland64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was excellent. I had the blackened mahi mahi dinner, I would have liked a bit more of the pineapple salsa that was around the plate to complement the rice pilaf. The menu right now is between winter and spring. Anna was our server and we love her enthusiasm and service that she always provides. Thank you. The views of Chippewa lake are stunning.

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  10. Jerry

    Cleveland25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed it even had a beautiful sunset with our dinner

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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 3.8 stars by 723 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
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  5. Medina

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
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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