Joni&#x27;s Diner

Very nice location on the beautiful lake with great all-American food. The steak and sides were all…read moredelicious and so was the Caesar salad. Everyone's favorite were the yummy cheese curds that come with marinara and ranch sauces. Everyone enjoyed their dinner and I would come back here the next time I'm on the lake. Service was great especially for being able to take care of a large group. They even have a few slot machines which cracked me up.

We had a short wait on a busy Friday (summer) evening. Our waitress was kind and efficient…read more My wife had the Side Salad, topped with bacon, onions, tomatoes and Parmesan dressing. I had the Friday special: baked haddock. The meal came with five tasty pieces of fish, rice, coleslaw, and rye bread. Both meals were very tasty and reasonably priced. The restaurant was packed, filled with excitement. Our waitress checked on us three times during our meal. Highly recommended!

Bar area

Friday Fish Fry

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Entrance to parking lot

Flat Iron Tap

4.3(408 reviews)

0.2 mi

So yummy! Great service and steak sandwich was fantastic. Little wait was worth it. Burger was…read morefab.

5 years later and this place is still amazing. I am a self proclaimed burger snob and the burger…read morehere just hits! Food is amazing. Service is amazing. End of story!

Cool ambiance at the bar!

Van Helsing Burger

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Cheese curds

Nick’s On The Lake

2.8(1.2k reviews)

When you walk in it feels like you in a pirate ship. Very coastal themed. Big space…read more The waitress was nice and attentive. We had the Ribeye and it was really tasty. We ordered the 12 oz. but I think they gave us the larger one. This ribeye was really thick, cooked perfect and absolutely tasty. Just an fyi, this place used to be called Popeyes, and now it's named Nick's

Pretty basic fried food plus "barbecue" and some pasta dishes…read more Food is not the best option. Should have realized when it wasn't crowded.

Indoor space.

Pretzel bites with cheese

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Magpie's Den & Pen

3.4(119 reviews)

0.2 mi

We headed here on a Wednesday night and they had plenty of space for our larger party. We got to…read moresit outside in the back where people can play some games - big connect 4, corn hole, claw machines. We had kids with us so it entertained them while we waited for food. We ordered cheese curds - they had a $2 off special on Wednesday. They were good and came with marinara or ranch - we got both. I ordered the portabella pesto sandwich. It was really good! I am currently not eating meat so it was good to see a few options that worked with that! The waitress we had was also super friendly and organized with making sure we got what we ordered and also checking in with us consistently.

After spending the weekend in the area for a wedding, we spent a chunk of sunday exploring the lake…read moregeneva area. There are insane houses around that lake on the path. My in-laws found a good spot slightly outside of the main strip for us to go to. Great outdoor seating in the front and the back, with plenty of indoor seating (and a touch tunes). They had a father's day deal too which got the FIL a free beer (went with a soda) and half off his entree. I got their fan favorite smash burger (smash) and some house made chips. Tasty meal and even had enough for leftovers that were just as good the next day.

Outdoor bar in back

Cheese curds

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Tuscan Tavern and Grill

3.8(642 reviews)

0.4 mi

Great restaurant for adults or families with kids. Solid Italian food. Food was 4.5 but service…read morepushed it to 5. Rafi, our server, was a delight. He accommodated us sharing and split plates for us (large portions), was great with kids, and was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back.

My friend has celiac disease. So everything we ordered was off their GF menu…read more We had started with Artichoke Spinach Fromaggio and came with GF bread. There was a lot of the dip. So I had ask for more GF bread and didn't realize they would charge $6 for the extra bread. I know every place is different and some charge and some don't, but would have been nice to let us know. Tried their cream of asparagus which was the soup of the day. They don't have GF crackers. Last we had the margherita GF pizza with fresh mozzarella. Was very cheesy and delicious. Pretty decent size for a GF pizza and got 6 slices.

Interior was BEAUTIFUL

Vodka pasta

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Whiskey toast!

Barrique Wine & Brew Bar

3.6(321 reviews)

0.4 mi

We stopped in for drinks after lunch at Oakfire, and overall had a pleasant experience. The…read morewaitstaff was attentive, friendly, and quick to bring everything we requested. The only disappointment was overhearing members of the waitstaff speaking negatively about customers to the hostess. The conversation was loud enough that I could clearly hear it while sitting on the outdoor patio. While I understand that every job has its challenging moments, those conversations are best kept out of earshot of guests, as they can detract from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Aside from that, our visit was enjoyable, and that's the one area I would recommend improving.

We were out in the pursuit of some seafood, and we found Barrique near Lake Geneva. It's a small…read moreand quaint place facing the lake. The food was fantastic and they had wine for $5 a glass. We had ordered a soup flight (bisque, chilli), flatbread with burrata, crab cake, lobster roll and a poke bowl. The only dish that disappointed me a bit was the rice bowl - I had a poke bowl in mind, but you have to order the fish separately, which defeats the entire purpose of a poke bowl. There was more rice than toppings, and the dish overall felt a bit dry. Everything else was pretty good. No complaints. Service was good. Overall a decent experience.

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Poke bowl

Next Door Pub

4.0(536 reviews)

1.0 mi

In town for a wedding and looking for a place to eat. We received excellent service and had a good…read moretime. Prices were reasonable. This place offers a great selection of beer and soft drinks. I had ordered an iced tea, and the waitress was kind enough to bring a picture for me. My wife had some beers. The sausage pizza was amazing. It was Italian sausage with the right amount of spice. Great local establishment. Fantastic service.

Put the pizza in your mouth-step 1 Enjoy all the flavors of…read morea great thin crust pizza-step 2 Don't forget to go back!!-step 3 Live not far from here but always forget about it - glad we came back to check them out again!

Italian Sausage pizza

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Bloody Mary

Hogs & Kisses

3.2(108 reviews)

Last time I was here was probably 20 years ago! It was just…read moreas much fun last night as it was back then. Small dance floor, but if you are in the mood to dance, do not pass this place up (after 9pm).

Fun! Great drinks. A lot of bachelorette parties, location, great music, energy cranking on the…read moredance floor.

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Speedo's Harborside Pub and Grill

2.5(329 reviews)

Just had dinner at this place! Great drinks too. Had a BLT And service was excellent!!!read more

Awesome quick snack Amazing atmosphere…read more FUN!!! Beautiful decoration inside and out View of the lake is cool also

Bar counter

Beachy

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Nutty Irishman

Simple Cafe

4.3(965 reviews)

0.5 mi

Loved my Korean BBQ Bowl! I'll be back! Food was great and service! Ambiance perfect. I love the…read morecolors!

This is a new favorite spot and I can't wait to go back. Food was so fresh tasting. Place is…read morecolorful and hopping. I ordered chicken sausage with my egg platter. They were out, so i had the smoked chicken instead (sounded weird to me for breakfast), but WOW! it was fantastic! Next time I'm trying the chilaquiles.

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Bar to sit and eat

My Panang curry with chicken.

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Breakfast bar

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Ger A.

164

591

6 years ago

Cool REAL 50's Diner vibe, moved from Pennsylvania about ten years ago? Bright & airy, lots of shiny things ;~) Love the Pesto Omelette here & the Deep Dish apple pie. Housemade Corned beef hash & eggs was chunkier & I liked that but didn't have the caramelization I prefer but tasty & freshly different, properly crispy hashbrowns. Saw some tasty Biscuits & gravy my dad would love. GOOD coffee. Friendly servers. Food & apparent cleanliness has always looked a lot better than their recent 43/100 food sanitation ratings ; hope they Tighten THAT up, calling it A-OK because of that, could be 4/5. Often a small line, close to the downtown but not on the lake. Be There. read more

Sylvia R.

11 years ago

I had the special of the day, which was a garden omelette with pesto. It had about as much flavor as you would find at a Perkins restaurant, which in my opinion is very bland. However, our waitress, Gwen, was wonderful and I would say that it made up for what the food lacked. I also had the tomato basil soup, which was watery, but the male waiter behind the bar who brought it out was also a good server. They were very prompt in refilling coffee. Better at that than anywhere else I've been in a long time. read more

Scott H.

2 years ago

We've eaten there a number of times before. Good food, portions and price. Our family was going to eat lunch there yesterday. There was a picture of a political candidate and former office holder in their window. I don't understand why a business would get this political especially in these times. We went elsewhere and will never go there again. read more

Pat G.

2 years ago

Four words...Banana Bread French Toast!! I thought I had eaten the best French toast in my life before, but I was wrong once I tried theirs. Well my wife got it, I tried a bite and was blown away by it. Everything about the place was outstanding and we cannot wait to stop again the next time we're in LG. read more

Connie N P.

11 years ago

The banana bread French toast was amazing. The atmosphere was relaxed and the waitresses and waiters were nice and sweet. The Diner was clean and organized. I will definitely return there and I have also sent my friends and family there. Great place to eat. ENJOY.... Connie P read more

Joe S.

11 years ago

Authentic diner car moved from the east coast. Clean, great homemade food that is reasonably priced. You have to try the homemade apple pie! Great fries and burgers. It is a little off of Lake Geneva with good parking. read more

Jan S.

1 year ago

A political sign by the sidewalk on Diner Property was a good enough reason for me to get back in the vehicle and go somewhere else. When one is in business they should avoid offending 50 percent of the population. read more

Marina X.

5 years ago

No one is wearing a mask. Disgusting, especially during a time like this. Food is mediocre. Don't come here if you care about COVID-19 guidelines. read more

Justin S.

5 years ago

Really nice staff or this would get just 1 star. Our table ordered five different items and not one of them was good. We all left disappointed. read more

Jeff B.

2 years ago

"Republicans Love America" sign out front = "Democrats Not Welcome Here". So sad. Loved this place but I don't need politics with my waffles. read more

Sam D.

2 years ago

Food is cold... Very expensive.... Discrimination was shown towards my family from the host guy!!! Horrible experience all around!!!!!!!!! read more

J D.

10 years ago

Loved the food and the friendly staff! I will definitely be going back!! The vintage deco diner was great and the food was wonderful.

Julie V.

10 years ago

Love this diner. Great owners and wonderful staff. Don't pass it up in you are in Lake Geneva, WI. The breakfasts are wonderful.

Jesse S.

8 years ago

Best breakfast in town homemade corn beef biscuits and gravy love the old school vibe with the Dusty's playing in the background

Mark M.

2 years ago

Trump signs in front yard; scratch this place off my list permanently. Why would I support a business that supports him?

L E.

2 years ago

drove in, drove out. I don't care what political view you have, but I don't want it served to me with my eggs.

Izzy K.

7 years ago

This is definitely a great brunch place! All the employees are so nice and the food is great! Highly recommend!

Michael M.

12 years ago

6/14/14 went back here for breakfast and it was much better food service and the place was much cleaner

Nicole A.

7 years ago

Great diner and great vibes. The food was delicious and everyone was nice and accommodating!

Ralph S.

2 years ago

I don't appreciate politics shoved up my ass. We were long time frequent customers NO MORE !

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