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The Oaks Lakeside, Chippewa Lake, OH

The Oaks Lakeside

4.3
4.3
695 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time 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 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    31 Dec 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.

Menu

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What 695 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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.

695 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our Sunday brunch was wonderful! Beautifully decorated for Christmas, amazing food and service and a scenic lake side setting and view from the rustic dining room.

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  2. Laura

    Cleveland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservation for 5:30. No hostess. Waited 10 minutes and went to find someone to seat us. Waitress brought menus and water and didn't come back for another 15 minutes. Waited another 15 minutes for the wine to arrive. Waited almost an hour and a half for our food. Only saw the waitress about 3 times. She said they had a big party in the other room, not my problem. When the food finally came, the chicken breast was sliced in strips and some of the strips were undercooked. The table next to us sent their undercooked food back as well. When you wait that long for your meal, it should at least be cooked. Overall the food was decent, but I would not recommend the restaurant.

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  3. Paul

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The shrimp appetizer was fantastic - but spicy. The charcuterie board was massive - could feed 4 people. Love the white French salad dressing. We got a steak with no steak knife - the steak was getting cold by the time it arrived

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  4. Andrew

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful experience for our anniversary dinner! We will be back!

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  5. BrendaS

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been here for over 25 years. They haven’t skipped a beat. Beautiful Christmas decorations and yummy food! Can’t wait to go back when warmer weather comes.

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  6. Karen

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting. We had a fantastic view of the lake from our table. The food was delicious. The waitress was very friendly. We highly recommend The Oaks.

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  7. Nelson

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 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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  8. Michelle

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 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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  9. Margie

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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  10. Eda

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 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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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 695 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time 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

  • Area
    Medina
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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