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    Renee's Cafe

    3.7 (211 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Shauntina S.

    This is a small town diner - so let's be realistic with the reviews. I brought my dad here to grab dinner and he's been in this areas for 30 years and had never been. We saw they had a great menu and decided to go for it. First, the staff, so attentive and amazing. They were friendly and so kind to my elderly father. They made sure the temperature of the whole restaurant didn't make him uncomfortable and made sure his food was perfect toy the way he liked it. The food was actually decent- dad had the chicken gumbo (which as Southerners didn't see this as gumbo, more of a chicken spicy/hot soup) still tasty, dad finished it. He had a ground steak which was cooked perfectly and covered in gravy. His only feedback was the mushrooms were chewy. I had the fish and chips, great fries, nice fish but the house tartar sauce was the star of the show! Overall- it's totally a great place to grab a meal after a day at the lake or driving through or for a family meal.

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    Cassey L.

    I got lunch instead of the usual breakfast today! The burger was delicious and huge and that chipotle sauce they gave me on the side was so good with a lil smokiness. Went for the upgraded fries and they were well made. $4 for anything not reg fries but at least they tasted good! Overall party good. The staff is the best here, always nice, always quick and just give the place a great vibe.

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    Yolanda D.

    Great service, Always friendly, clean dinning room and solid food! See you again soon!

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    3 years ago

    Great food and great service! Make sure you check hours. Some days closing is 9pm and other times much earlier. It is a favorite

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    2 years ago

    The service is great. Small town diner environment. Food is great. Definitely a spot to swing by if you're in the Lakeport area.

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    2 years ago

    Food was very good, service excellent, restaurant clean, we ate outside Loved it will definitely go back.

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    2 years ago

    No frills, good basics. Average pancakes, good eggs, good hash browns. Yummy country fried steak.

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    2 years ago

    The food was great. The staff was super sweet and friendly. The service was fast. The place was nice and clean.

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely love coming here with my aunt. Great coffee, and love the wall of local art!

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    2 years ago

    Apparently you have to ask for fresh bananas or else they use liquid banana, but the night before they included fresh bananas. Lame:

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    2 years ago

    Vary good place to take kids and eat a good breakfast its a also good place for good dinner and lunch

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    2 years ago

    I love this restaurant. My dad's and my favorite lunch spot. Love the staff. Food is always amazing. The milkshakes are super good.

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    2 years ago

    Had a custom omelet fresh fruit and the service service was excellent nice place to wake up in the morning. Thank you.

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    4 years ago

    Outstanding food great hash and breakfast steak! Service was excellent! Took care of a large group.

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    3 years ago

    Great burger and milkshake place. I'll enjoy eating there again. I've been there with friends.

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    2 years ago

    Great value, superior quality and service!! the staff. Everything was perfect. I had a club sandwich with potato salad and it was delicious.

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    2 years ago

    my family has been coming to Renee's for years. Great food, friendly folks. Never had a bad meal here.

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    They never cook the eggs right, the bacon is always way over done, and if dining with flies floats your boat you have found your restaurant.

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    Chicken fried steak, corned beef hash, eggs cooked to perfection and very nice waitresses.

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    Gaslight Grill

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    (82 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Just left there, got the special as a to go order. I live locally and try to support this business…read more My total was $16.31, gave the waitress a $20, usually I would leave the change as my tip...but she hands me $3 and thanks me for my business. I asked for my receipt just make sure I heard her right and it says change $3.69. So instead of making a fuss I left, her tip was the 69 cents she was trying to short change me...

    We were up at the Lake, in Lucerne where there's not much to choose from beyond Foster's Freeze, so…read moreI turned to my trusted ally, Yelp, to help me find a good spot for a late lunch/early dinner. The Gaslight Grill popped up, about a 20 minute drive away with a four-star rating. I looked at the reviews, pics, and menu and decided to give it a try. What a fun little place! The menu is great, offering a huge array of burgers and sandwiches. I had a patty melt, prepared perfectly on grilled rye, with grilled onion, and Swiss cheese which chose to upgrade the side to onion rings. My meal was fantastic! I was shocked and surprised and elated when I took my first bite! I wasn't expecting it to be that good. Others in our party had a basic cheeseburger, reportedly also exceptionally good, alongside an upgrade of sweet potato fries, that were awesome! A hot dog served on a toasted roll with very enticing condiments and freshly fried french fries, that looked absolutely appetizing! Our six-year old enjoyed his mini corn dogs, and my adult son liked his French Dip with upgraded side of chili cheese fries. All the food was really good. The atmosphere was great. An old bar that has been transformed into more of a grill, with great selections of beer and wine; no liquor it seems, which is ok since the food is as good as it is! On to service. The staff all seem to be on the younger side, but they are doing a great job with customer service! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely return. Give 'em a try if you're looking for a good meal (not fancy) in a clean, fun environment!

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    On The Waterfront Restaurant

    On The Waterfront Restaurant

    4.0
    (67 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Service was efficient and friendly. The inside of the restaurant was creatively decorated. The…read moreambiance was classy yet comfortable. The food menu was interesting and offered a nice range of comfort to finer dining options. The wine menu was extensive. Both the food and wines were reasonably priced. The spicy ahi tuna bites were delicious. Fresh and flavorful ahi on top of the perfectly crunchy sushi bites that had the right amount of "QQQ" (aka chew). This paired nicely with the Sol Rouge Viognier. It seems this place also has music nights. With or without music, the food quality is definitely worth checking out. What a surprisingly nice option to have in Lake County!

    Cool laidback eatery down by the lake front, just a few hundred feet from the water. With a parking…read morelot between the water and building. Modern open interior with high ceilings, and perimeter seating with a short bar area. We ate here twice while in town, and had reservations both times. Greeted walking in at our time and seated within the same moment. The staff are all friendly, professional and kind. Our servers both visits made us feel welcome and appreciated for dining there. A concise creative menu thats better than most in the area. We started with a couple appetizers. The Spicy Ahi Crunch bites were very good, with fresh Ahi and a slice of jalepeno on top of a crunchy puff bite. We really enjoyed them and thought it was a good start. Along with their fresh baked focaccia bread with evoo and balsamic. Both were very good starters. Next we shared the large Harvest salad with poached pear, squash, brussels, walnuts and lettuce greens. This is a big salad and was easy for us to split between the two of us. A good choice as well, great textures and flavors. For my meal I went for the Black and Gold Salmon. A hearty serving with a near perfectly cooked salmon filet on top of risotto with mushrooms. A solid choice again, full flavored and well prepared. 4 Stars a solid choice for a good meal 01180

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    Saw Shop Public House

    Saw Shop Public House

    4.2
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    My partner brought me here for lunch after visiting here a few times. Saw Shop Public House used to…read morebe an actual saw shop. They have used lots of decor in remembrance of the previous business, like the big saw outside and the saw lights. Quaint establishment w/ patio seating, small bar (4 seats), good amount of tables, wooden floors. Greeted immediately with a smile. Menus, utensils and water provided quickly after we sat. Our server shared the special of the day, what wasn't currently available and when asked of his favorite quickly responded with some gems. My partner knew exactly what she wanted - Pineapple Cauliflower Salad22 (Crispy Asian cauliflower, mixed greens, cabbage, carrots, peanuts, crispy rice noodles, sesame seeds, crunchy garlic, pineapple pico, green onions, and edamame with a Basil-lime vinaigrette 1/2 Cauliflower salad). I had a bite and it was very flavorful. The cauliflower looked like orange chicken. This dish is vegan btw. I was torn between the fish and chips and the Jalapeno Bacon burger. The server said it was a favorite earlier so I went with it. (Grilled Short Rib, Brisket, Chuck patty served on a toasted brioche bun with melted cheddar cheese, bacon, fried jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, and onions with our overloaded sauce). Man was this good! The burger was juicy, the thick cuts of bacon and the sauce. Everything complimented one another nicely. They make their ketchup in house throughout the week. You can tell too! It has it's own flavor that outdoes regular ketchup. The fries were crispy, lightly salted and just enough. Service was friendly. We were checked on throughout our meal to ensure the food was good and so were we. They do offer a rewards program we signed up for. This is definitely going to be a go to spot for us. Can't wait to explore the menu!

    I would put a 5 star for the service and ambiance. I am giving this a place 2 star because the…read morewasabi soy ahi was so salty it darn near burned my mouth. The ahi was unrecognizable to taste. It did look appetizing, but the taste was really off. We were there during their live band night. That was a great time. It is too bad that the ahi was so rough. On the other side, one of my family members had the special pork dish (some sort of pork tenderloin) and it was bland. The dish was pretty pricey and for the $40 that is was, it could have been flavored. The fried cauliflower and garlic bread were fantastic though.

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    Park Place Restaurant

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    3.8
    (356 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    The service was efficient and friendly. While they could not make a formal espresso martini,…read moreNicole did her best to offer an alternative which was appreciated. The outside patio looked pretty but it was too windy to sit there. The inside ambiance was more diner style (smelled like it as well unfortunately) and did not match the outside appearance. The clam chowder was hearty and full of potatoes and clams. The highly anticipated brunch burger was a disappointment. Upon arrival, the dish already had a smear of aoli on the side of the plate. Too hungry to wonder if the plate was clean (till after the meal ). The egg was perfectly cooked sunny side up. However, the millionaire's bacon was not thick nor had much flavor. The meat of the burger itself was tasteless and overcooked (asked for medium but showed up well done). When one is told to lower dining expectations in lake county you would have thought for sure one can't go wrong with classic burger... apparently not unfortunately.

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