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Comments (199)
Awesome food and atmosphere. I will go back when Im in the area.
One of the best neighborhood places Ive been to. Food is always good, waitress is friendly. It does get a bit crowded at times but definitely worth the wait!
Always friendly, great service, good food. Captains platter has great combo of shrimp, walleye bites and perch. All deep fried. Not cholesteral friendly but tasty. Triple decker club sandwich and berry crisp ala mode dessert. All tasty. Only suggestion is a grilled walleye with lemon butter or wine or seasoned not cajun flavor.
Overall disappointing - Fish was over cooked and very dry, fries were cold and green beans were over cooked. The waitress was unsure what gluten was (I have an allergy) therefore I’m not confident my order was actually gluten free.
Had a pretty good meal. Burger was a good and my wife had there special meatloaf dinner. Place was clean, and service was great.
Small, and cozy. This was just fantastic. Great service, very good food, the fish and hand-cut chips were outstanding.
A cozy place with a good atmosphere. Good for a family, hanging with friends, or by yourself to relax. The food was great.
Really good food and always friendly staff. Nice patio out back.
Took an out-of-town friend for lunch and enjoyed the home made Split Pea w Ham soup, and yummy Lake Erie Perch. She, and (as usual) we loved it….Great Local spot
Excellent food, service and a well stocked full bar. We had the patty melt and reuben for our meal. Fried pickle spears and brussel sprouts for appetizers. They were all delicious and one of the best ceasar salads Ive had. Definitely will come back next time we visit the area!
Phenomenal food. Great prices. Fast and friendly service. My favorite place to eat in or take out - hands down. Highly recommend.
The lake in the name must mean Lake road and not lake Erie as one is initially inclined to think because you definitely cant see lake Erie while in the restaurant. Beyond that, its charming and cozy in there with a small bar and a patio in the back. Service is quick and friendly, the servers interact with the customers like theyve known each other for a long time. The menu, especially the breakfast one, is short and right to the point. Food was well prepped and presented. A great place to grab a quick bite.
Excellent friendly service on a busy Saturday evening. Had a drink at the bar while we waited about 20 min for our table. Most of us had the special Prime Rib dinners and everything was delicious!!
This place is quite good. I had the Savannah burger, which is with blue cheese dressing. I think I read it as just bleu cheese, which I prefer. Dollops of the dressing squirted out as I was eating, getting all over my hands.Its a decent spot with hand made ingredients. It seems to be set up more for return customers, which I am just a passerby.So order your food and be specific about what level of done means, and how much dressing you want on your sandwich and youll get a 5 star restaurant experience.
Great food worth a stop
I found my pretzel chicken to have to strong of a Dijon Mustard flavor. The green beans had no seasoning, and the baked potato came out plain with a side of sour cream. The service was a bit slow and inattentive. To be fair, you should order the perch. My family raved about it. Also the perogies as an appetizer were excellent.
Visited while away for a long weekend. Would definitely return, food was excellent and atmosphere was just as nice.
Great food, great service. We will definitely be back.
I am reviewing Jakes On The Lakes outdoor (parking lot) dining. I would suggest only going to this restaurant if you are eating inside. The ambiance is very nice. However, when we got our food our experience quickly changed. We were unfortunately attacked with flies. They landed in our food, swarmed around our heads, landed on us and everything in between. It was actually so bad me and the three other people I was eating with were going to ask to take our food home in boxes. Sadly, by the time we had the chance to ask for a box the food was basically infested and my boyfriend actually ended up spitting out a fly. One person in our party was fully compensated for his meal. However, me and the two others were not. When I inquired why one person was compensated and I was not, the manager just told me that is the risk for eating outside. That is a fair statement but for $65 Id expect my table would have been able to eat more than a few fries and a bug. I would like to see some preventative measures taken to stop this from happening to other patrons. From my perspective I didnt see any measures being taken near the tented eating area. Our server and the host were very nice and Im sure the food is fine, but if you go to this establishment eat inside.
Staff is always kind food is always made as expected. Great local spot for dinner
Cute spot right on the lake. Friendly staff and good veggie burger. Signature chicken paprikash and seafood with nice lunch specials
Everything was wonderful. My wife and I met my dad for a quick bite. He lives out west near Sandusky. He loved it.. So looks like we might be regulars. ITS a nice spot to.
Friendly staff and great food. Just wish it was on the lake for scenery....
I met my parents here for lunch and they had a a grilled ham and cheese sandwich with some soup on the side and a Cod sandwich with fries. I had the soft tacos and they were quite delicious. I would definitely recommend them! Nice place, the atmosphere is relaxing and fun. Theres a back deck with tables and chairs to sit at. Theres a front area for congregating, to smoke, or just hang out. Also the wait staff was perfectly on point. Our waitress knew what she was doing and got it done. We never felt ignored or bothersome to her. She was on top of her game. So if you havent gone to Jakes on the lake then you should. Only downside is its not really on the lake its across the street from it.
Friendly, welcoming staff. Great food, ample portions!
Love this place. Such a great patty melt!
This place is awesome. Very welcoming. I loved the walleye. A super warm and friendly spot. A great bunch of customers and staff. Our food was really good. I wish we lived closer.
Love this place. Chicken Paprikash special to die for. Friendly owners Jim and Sharon. Great barmaid Jackie. Stop in!
Place is clean. Employees are nice. Perch was fantastic! Salads are not worth the money. Lettece and cheese is cheap, toppings are not enough! Non alcoholic beverages were fine. Wine is poured out of an opened bottle and not always fresh.
My friend and I stopped in here to have dinner. It was a little chilly outside but we wanted to be outside because it was a beautiful evening. We were delighted to find they had bee traps because the bees have been so awful this time of year. They made us a decaf coffee drink that was fabulous! We enjoyed corn chowder and a chicken quesadilla. The staff was very friendly and the place was very clean!
The food was delicious and the service was excellent!
Always buzzing. Menu offers a great choice plus many daily specials. Food is so good.
Cozy casual eatery, a right sized and right priced menu, and friendly staff. Their Lake Erie Perch dinner is delicious as is the salmon and buffalo chicken pasta. Expect a wait on a Saturday at dinner hour or go early or especially late. Full bar, wine and beer available.
The local hang out! We had such a lovely evening - staff and fellow patrons made it a memorable night! Blacked Walleye ....
I’m a huge fan of this place! The atmosphere is always great and the customer service is excellent. I highly recommend the biscuits and gravy breakfast.
The Perch is out of this world!!Good wings and Walleye. The suicide wings are plenty spicy enough for anyone. They were crispy and well prepared.
First time there and everyones food was amazing, from the prime rib (which to me may have been best Ive ever had) to the perch & walleye plate and the chicken pasta! All were fantastic. Service was spot on with friendly employees. We were there for dinner time at 6pm and didnt leave till almost 9pm. So if you are in a hurry this is not the place to go. Our wait was about an hr and our food seemed to take a bit long but was all worth the wait! We will be back again soon.
Good fish taco. Ran into an old friend while there.
The food was very good, it was hot and fresh. My wife had the chicken club on the pretzel bun and I had a burger no bun.... it was brought out in a timely manner. My one massive complaint is when we walked into the restaurant no one really greeted us and although our server was good she never really greeted us either. Being a Chef myself in the business knowing that hospitality goes a long way.
Had a perch quesadilla not thinking it would be all that, it was; the fish was fresh, the quesadilla was large and cheesy.Yum
Best Perch I have had. We go here every Friday it is that good.
Nice place with lots of locals. Good food and great service!
In town for work. Wanted to go somewhere with a view of the Lake. No view. I forgot all about it when the food came. The beef barley soup was great. The grilled pork ribeye was the best piece of pork I have ever had. The service was fast and friendly. Im in Cleveland once a month for work. I will be back!! Thanks!!
Excellent food and service! Good prices great atmosphere. I go there quite often. Very recommended!
Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Five big stars!
Great place, nice restaurant setting with a neighborhood feel (no build up of store fronts around it) Great food too! Owner talked with us a bit and even gave some good recommendations of things to do in area as we were visiting the area. Definitely will be back next time we come through
Took the youngest & her crew to lunch, shouldve taken pics but didnt 😢. All I can remember was the food was very good and plentiful, prices were decent, eating on the back deck was a plus but indoor eating was available with lots of tables inside & out (full not empty) quite a popular place. Good food, good service, good experience.
Date night with the wife first time there half hour wait, great food, service, and prices werent bad either. 👍
Good food, fast service, and the friendliest staff.
Jake’s always goes above and beyond to ensure every customer leaves 100% satisfied with their meal. We are frequent visitors to Jake’s for both dine-in and takeout meals. We have always been greeted with a smiling face and the staff and ownership have always made sure our food/drinks were perfect. Keep up the great work Jake’s!
Great food, awesome service
What a place. Amazing service & the food even better. 🙂 My Ruben sandwich was out of this world. The last time I have a good Ruben sandwich was in NYC many, many years ago.
Great little restaurant with a small town vibe. The service and food were great and you cant beat the prices.
This is our fourth time getting carry out. I love this place. Everything we have tried is delicious and is reasonably priced. Looking forward to coming back soon.
The food was great. It was slightly busy went we arrived and the service was a little slow, but we had a good time.
Jakes on the Lake was wonderful! The food and service was great! We will definitely go back there! I had New England Clam Chowder Soup and the perch dinner with fries and Cole slaw everything was excellent!!!
I was not impressed this time dining at your establishment, my friend I was with asked for his appetizer to be brought out first, never happened, I asked her a question about Military Discounts, she never bothered to ask management and give me a reply. Then I asked for onion rings instead of French fries well I didnt get my onion rings but I got french fries, so she had to put order in. And to top it off not once did she come to the table and ask either of us for a refill, just a total disappointment. And it wasnt even busy cause it was around 8 pm.
Had the lake Erie perch and corn beef sandwich. Both were good.
This place is good. Nothing spectacular, but the food was good. Our waitress was kind and prompt. Mostly an older crowd of locals here. The big turn off for me was that there were so many flies. I felt like I shouldve just sat on the patio. Also tables are pretty close together so theres not much privacy. But its a convenient location. My chicken sandwich was good & so were the wings. Good portions, average prices.
This restaurant is perfect! Delicious food and family friendly environment :) can’t wait to bring my kids here to eat! I had the fried shrimp platter with fries and it was to die for!! Extra friendly staff and such sweet owners. Definitely recommend!
We noticed this place as we were taking a lakeside drive this afternoon. It was hard to miss people sitting at tables in a big parking lot! Having never been there before we decided it looked pretty inviting seeing as all the tables were properly social distanced. The wait staff was very nice and explained everything that was going on (no inside service due to restrictions, food prep, etc.) The food was AWESOME and we felt very safe eating in the provided environment. We WILL be back and hope we can bring friends along in the (near) future 😁
Went there for their Friday Dish. Everyone left full and happy.
Atmosphere was inviting. Clam chowder was mostly potatoes but tasty. Tried walleye bites which were delicious. Middle of Friday afternoon yet plenty of customers. Service was great/not intrusive but met our needs. Parking lot was expansive but at least 1/2 full. Will definitely return.
Excellent food , excellent customer service ....
Great service and the food was good. I had a crispy chicken wrap (buffalo) and my mom had the ribs. We both enjoyed what we had. The service was perfect and our drinks were constantly refilled. First time here but not the last. Thanks !
Best eggs Benedict I have ever had! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very unique, but delicious. The atmosphere is great and service was quick and friendly. My wife enjoyed her plate as well. We will definitely be back.
Everything here is great! Great menu, great service, staff is friendly, prices are reasonable. Our favorites are perch dinners and the flash fried Brussels sprouts with red onion and bacon appetizers. Service is fast. The restaurant and bathrooms are clean. They have out door seating. Bar area is attractive. Naughtical themes abound. TVS are tuned to sports, but dont interfere with the music. These people work hard at making it a nice experience for the customer.
Perch Sandwhich and fried pickles. Good food. Cute spot. Great service
Had the opportunity to visit Jake’s recently for a take out order, I was pleasantly surprised at how well orchestrated the staff and kitchen functioned during the busy lunch time orders. It was no time at all and my food was ready for pickup. All of the regular menu items were still available along with each days specials. Appreciate that during these tough times with the virus shutting down most businesses, that Jim and Sharon and the staff just continue business as usual and reward us with that home town cooking we’ve come to expect. Love their chicken paprikas by the way. Keep up that hard work guys, again appreciate what you bring to the Avon Lake area and beyond.
Best fish dinners, neighborhood fun!!!
This was the first time that I have visited this place, though, I have meant to stop for years. It has a homey atmosphere, great food, and excellent service! My Fierce Right Hand and I had a nice late lunch there today and it was great! I had the Captains Platter and my girlfriend had the Buffalo Pasta. Both were well cooked right down to the sides. The fish was lightly battered with a excellent texture and the pasta was perfect :) I will be making more regular stops there in the future
Visited yesterday for lunch for the first time. I had a shrimp dinner and it was delicious! I would have given five stars, but I had ordered an appetizer and had to remind server after she had brought out meal and forgot a grilled cheese sandwich for someone else in our party. Fortunately the appetizer was chips and dip and we could take it to go. Maybe it would help if server wrote orders down.
Was having dinner with a friend on the patio. After our meal we sat and chatted for a while (we haven’t seen each other in 17 years) and we were asked to leave the restaurant because they needed to seat other people. This was my second night in a row dining there. Needless to say I will never be back! Terrible service.
Great perch, excellent service. Traveling to and fro we don’t get great food all the time but this place was great and the service was 5 stars!
Great food with equally good service. If you like lake erie perch, Walleye, and shrimp, you gotta try the Captains Platter. Also worth mentioning, the coleslaw is really good!
Super yummy food! Friendly and casual atmosphere and awesome staff. We took our messy 2.5 yo + 9 mo old everyone was great about it!
Lunch yesterday and there were 7 of us. Everyone was very happy with their choices. Comments about the delicious Cole slaw and spinach salad with salmon. Jake’s doesn’t take reservations, but I called Thursday morning and we had a table waiting., Never been disappointed in anything I’ve ordered. Best fish ever!
Visiting from Alabama and found Jakes on the water. We tried the teriyaki boneless wings, chips with spicy ranch and french dip, and the chicken caesar wrap with fries. Everything was so good! We will be back! Service and food is amazing!
Great food and service. Had pork chop, baby reds mix vegetables. Amazing!!! The Berry crisp was awesome best crisp Ive every had.
We were in the area looking for a place for dinner. This one popped up on Google. What a find! The prime rib was juicy and very tasty, the Ceasar salad was quite good. We arrived a little after 5 on a Saturday night and ha to wait about 20 min, but it was well worth it. Crowds had cleared by 7. Excellent choice!
Awesome patty melt with fries, and husband had hot chicken club on pretzel roll. Great quick dinner for under $20! They have a great blend of salads, appetizers and steaks/seafood on the menu as well.
I thought the place was great. I went there after a rehearsal the other evening with a couple of friends. It was a Friday and we were told there would be a 20 minute wait. In no time at all seats opened up at the bar. The place is very cozy. We all ordered something to eat. Jim the owner came by and said Hi. I knew him from this old place Savannah and Westlake. I had a chicken quesadilla and it was delicious. Beers are cold and the service is friendly. I really couldnt recommend it more. I like the atmosphere I like everything about the place.
The Prime Rib was tonights special. It said it was 10 oz, but believe me it was much bigger than that. It was cooked to perfection. I asked for Medium and thats exactly how it was cooked. The flavor was top notch and so tender. And the Au Juice was very delicious. Instead of the Cole slaw (which everyone in my party said was delicious) I requested the vegetable of the day, which were green beans. Everything was so good. I usually dont eat all of my food at one setting, but this was too good not to eat. For the first time in a long time I ate everything on my plate. Oh, the Ice Tea was also very good. Some places make their Tea too strong.In the past I had the fish and it was also very good.
It was amazing. Loved the food and the waiter was great. Been wanting to try it for the longest. Glad i finally did.
I was not at all impressed with this extremely small restaurant. The prices are way out of line with the quality of the food. It is often overcrowded with long waits and the tables are extremely close together. Everyone seems to be trying to out impress everyone else. Not an extremely friendly atmosphere. It seems to be a popular place only because it is one of the few places in Avon Lake to dine in. I was not impressed with the $15 fish sandwich. I dont know that I would ever return.
I have been here before but it has been a few years. This place has an amazing eggs Benedict, absolutely yummy. The service was really friendly. They were really accommodating and helpful with my daughter who has a nut allergy. Will return soon.
Nice Cozy DiningThis is a great location. Food is great. I will keep coming back for the Jerk Salmon for a long time, I am pretty sure. Caramel cheesecake was a delight. It’s a hidden treasure right here in Avon Lake.
Okay, so the food is great. Its sad to have to wait ten minutes for a waitress. Then we ask to move because the back hallway is the worst seating Ive ever seen in a restaurant. The floor bounces every time someone walk by and they bang dishes right behind your head. The second waitress never wrote down our order, so our appetizer never came. Way too crowded, dont know why they havent reopened in a bigger building. Not worth the drive, maybe for carryout.
Great food! Fries are awesome! You can only sit outside. They have 3 areas. Very nice! Will drive the hour to get there again.
Wife and I loved the place, food is great and large portion sizes. I thought it was the best fish/ seafood platter that Ive had anywhere. Definitely going to be one of our new dinner stops.
Did not eat here just stopped for a beverage. Drink prices were reasonable. We did look at the menu and options were plentiful and prices fair. Staff was ver friendly and attentive. This is a locals place. Was fully Covid19 compliante with seperators at the bar and tables places a good distance apart. It is not very big so if coming for dinner, Id call ahead to reserve.
Fabulous Perch dinner! American cuisine at its best. Service is very friendly. Comfortable atmosphere. We waited for fifteen minutes for a table (worth it) and were brought a beer, on the house, while we waited! Great place.
Place was great, friendly and attentive waitress. My fresh perch sandwich was delicious, very lightly coated and fried; also homemade fries! My son got the house medium wings and Cesar salad - said both were great!
The Prime Rib was scrumptious. The auju was delicious. I tried the red skin potatoes. Yummy. I will definitely be getting those again. As usual our service is awesome. It was a beautiful night, we sat on the patio.
Jake’s is a warm, cozy, down-home place. Excellent service and the food was delicious. They have daily Specials that are great!Will definitely return again.
Pleasant, spacious open area restaurant in a older type house. Right across from Lake Erie. Delicious perch and walleye dinners. Kind, attentive staff. Large bar, that attracts locals. Enjoyed both lunch and dinner there.
Been looking for good lake Perch close to North Ridgeville and finally found it. Perch and Walleye bites were delicious as were the French Fries and Onion Rings.Jessica was great as well. Will definitely come back next time we visit the kids.
My family and I enjoyed our trip to Jakes for lunch. The service was good and the food was even better. If you want a casual dining experience, Jakes is the place to go. Breakfast on Saturday or Sunday mornings is great. Be sure to order the buffalo mac and cheese!
Went there twice. Breakfast was amazing. I had the Eggs Benedict and the put jalapeno in the hollandaise sauce. Breakfast was so good we went another day for the perch, which they are supposed to be known for. The perch was rubbery and very bland. I understand that it is probably out of season, but we had perch at another place the same week and it was really good.
There was a bit of await! But well worth it! The price is great for the quantity and quality of food your served. Service is friendly and quick! Finally, the atmosphere was phenomenal! Will recommend to anyone who hasnt been to try it out!
The food is fantastic, atmosphere is warm & inviting and the location is wonderful, but the staff and ownership are what we keep coming back for. Jim and Sharon are great people who love to make their guests happy and they are really good at it!
Just a lovely, friendly experience. Food was terrific and staff SUPER accommodating. Definately a place to revisit!
Quaint setting, good food, fast and friendly service.
This is our go to place when we want a good, wholesome dinner at reasonable prices. Entrees come with vegetable and side included which is a rarity these days. The atmosphere is like a big party in someones house. Everyone is friendly. Owner is almost always on site. They have the best perch and walleye Ive had anywhere at affordable prices. Their daily specials are always good. The only con is that its gotten so popular that its difficult to find a day or time in the evening that the place isnt packed. We dont even attempt to go there on Friday nights anymore. There is a reason for that crowd though so if you dont mind waiting in a crowd of friendly people, go for it. Would also love to see a vegetarian entree or two on the menu.
Best captains platter ever. Great service. Great atmosphere
Nice place. We found parking easily, and right by the door. We were greeted and seated fairly quickly, and it was pretty packed. The food was really good. We got started with wings, and our mains were the Captains Platter and corned beef. Ill start with the good; everything was seasoned well, made fresh, and brought to us hot and quickly. The fries were fresh cut, and well seasoned. The shrimp were pretty typical, the walleye bites were good, but judging from the menu and just about everyones plate in the restaurant, the perch is the star. I was pretty excited to try it, and it was great. The batter was flavorful, and mostly crisp-more on that below. We also got some battered mushrooms, which were really good too.Now, what stopped this from being a 4 star review; the chicken wings were undercooked, the flesh closest to the bone was dark pink. To be fair, they were huge, but for our own safety we couldnt eat anymore of them, so we just boxed them up to finish cooking at home. Also, while I enjoyed the perch, my only issue was the lettuce tucked under the plate of coleslaw made the batter slightly soggy underneath the fish. Lastly, we were given a frosty glass for the beer in the background, unfortunately it was brought to us with an imprint from someone elses lip on it. It was replaced promptly, and I dont hold it against them.Is it worth a visit? Definitely. Most seemed to order the perch sandwich, which eliminates the issue I had, or get the platter and see if theyll serve it sans lettuce. If you decide to wings, ask for well done.
Very nice staff, good food had the jerk salmon with kettle chips. Took off 1 star cause we had like 3 flies buzzing around us the whole time. Still it was like eating outside so not that bad I guess.
Been here a few times with friends, the food and service is always good. Great daily specials including Lake Erie perch, prime rib on Saturday, and hand cut French fries. One of the best things about Jakes is the prices making it one of the best values in local dining!
I love their food, and recently had the worlds best onion rings and a wonderful refreshing Ginger cocktail. The problem is that you cant always tell when theyre going to be open. I went recently with friends for lunch on a Saturday, and they were closed for a private party. There wasnt any way to tell that before we got all the way up to the door and tried to get in.
Its a little small so it makes you wait a little while to get a table. Food was good & plentiful. It gets quite noisy being as it is so small.
The building is dirty inside and out. Went on a Saturday and it was crowded and the inside is very small. There were many flies buzzing around inside and landing on our food. The food was pretty sub par. The battered and fried food was decent but everything else was mediocre at best. The crowd is 50+ not really an appealing place to eat.
Crowded but good food, good service and some good craft beer. Took us 40 minutes to get seated but we spent the time at the bar. Especially liked the chocolate dessert!
A great place to enjoy a perch fish fry cold beer and friendly folks. Excellent assortment of sandwiches, burgers and American fare all prepared well and served quickly. Some upscale offerings as well. A large chalkboard features daily specials, food and drink. A real gem in Avon Lake on Lake Rd. Large parking area and cozy patio in back.
The food was great. I had the meatloaf dinner and a salad it was good. I took my 8 month old daughter with me. They have high chairs. But they did not have a chaging table in the mens bathroom. The server was nice, she was going to wait by the womans bathroom door while I change my daughter diaper. Because the changing table is in the woman bathroom.But I will go back to eat with my wife and daughter the food was good at atmosphere
Lets be clear, Jakes is near the lake, but you cant really see it. Still, you come to a restaurant to taste more than see and taste you will! The perch Reuben was delicious and my batch of fries was fresh, hot and delicious.The salad was good too! This not the easiest place for a wheelchair, so call ahead.
Highprices that barely matched the quality of the food served to us. Its nice for a one time lunch trip but wouldnt go again.
Food is really good if you eat in. But definitely wouldnt recommend ordering take out from here. We ordered take out and the food was soggy, cold, greasy, overall just very poor. We were very dissapointed. Im not sure what changed recently but this was not up to par with what we were expecting from Jakes on the Lake.
One of our regular stops.Took a long time to get our wings on wing night. Not cooked like we ordered (extra crispy). Approached the owner and asked why is it taking so long? He was not pleased with my question. Customer service could be better.
You HAVE to try the chili!!! It is award winning for a reason. We live in BG, OH and had to take 2 bowls home! We ordered a few appetizers after PlayCle. It was the perfect place! Ita not on the lake but it is worth the drive just for the food! Our food never sat under a warmer and everything was Hot and fresh. The french fries with malt vinegar were delicious too! Best fries ever too. Our 9 year old enjoyed his fries dipped in chili.
Prime Rib special - yup ya gotta have it! Cheerful wait staff and patrons. Pro Tip: you need to get there early on Prime Rib special night. Parking is a breeze. After dinner try Close Quarters just down the road for a night cap.
Called in a take order. Salmon with pineapple salsa! And thanks to Sharon for a devine surprise! Simply delicious! And easy! Friendly and quick service right to my car! Will be doing this again!
Awesome place with great food, but the owner can keep his comments to himself when presenting your food. He made rude remarks when serving my veggie burger. Also where are the old staff? A new server with blond bob is extremely rude. We have been coming to Jakes for years but lately, the service is lacking.
Food and service were great! Perch dinner was amazing. I have a new favorite restaurant.
Good food. They are doing a great job. All dining outside. Tables 6ft or more apart. Waitress masked. Good people running this restaurant are doing a very good job
Terrible experience. Got seated by the door. Super cold. The server or the kitchen messed up our order. Then the guy that brought the food spilled half the fries off the plate. Didn’t say a word. Not a sorry not let me get you some more. My plate was a greasy mess anyways.
Cool place with a huge open patio and lot space. Prices are amazing and the clam bake was the best! Great food! Was so happy and full leaving!
This was my first time visiting this restaurant. I live in Cleveland, Ohio and wanted to try something new. They had good food, good atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. This is a place that I would definitely come back too.
A fun restaurant with good food and beverages.
Very good food with good service!
The food was amazing as always, and the service was fast and friendly.
Delicious food, great service and just a great place to go. The walleye is out of this world and breakfast is a real treat if you go in the morning. My absolute favorite restaurant! Thank you Sharon and Jim.
Fantastic place for lunch. We had the perch sandwiches and the kettle chips. Couldnt find better anywhere.
Great food and wonderful selections! The place is very warm, cozy and a friendly atmosphere. Have met a lot of great people and have formed lasting friendships. The owners are amazing and their staff is incredible.
4 out of 5 because the place where I was sitting had flies around the place. If there were no bugs around I would have rated a 5 star. I was in dishwashing position and I was also a Plumber, Electrician and Janitor all in one plus Dishwasher. I know OSHA standards as well, as well as food safety. And flies are a no go in a restaurant. Clean up a bit and try your best to be cleaner. Otherwise the food was good, and the laughs were great.
A Quant old style restaurant, with an excellent menu good prices and efficient service and friendly staff.the bbq burger had surprisingly taste jam. We had to wait to be seated and served a complimentary bowl of French fries.
Visiting here on a Saturday morning felt like I had gone somewhere for a vacation, not sure what specifically evoked the origins of the areas development before it became suburbia. It just, for a moment, felt like I was having breakfast at a lakeside resort-town.Beyond that, enjoyed a good omlette and appreciated the fast service and a large mug of coffee.
The service was very bad. The waitress was terrible! She didnt bring our food out, someone else did. Did not come back to our table until we were three quarters done with our meals. Food was not very impressive nor were the drinks. Third time there wont be going back. I do not recommend!
Theres a wait for a reason!! Food is really good, service is spot on, crowd is fun. Owner comes out with beer to keep everyone happy during the wait, too. Cant beat it!! Just know if youre there after 430pm, youre going to wait, but do so.
Great staff great service and delicious food. Highly recommend. You low it good food when it always busy
The kitchen door is disgustingly dirty, and servers put their hands all over it. cant tell last time it was washed. back door to deck the same way. Tried to tell managers, not there. Health hazard beware!!!! Food was good until I saw where it was coming from!!! Kitchen floor was very dirty. Ate there 2 times. no more after sitting in back by kitchen.
I loved it the food was great the serving was fast the food was hot the drinks were cold and if you want something new try there draft root beer. But the one bad thing was the place was a bit small for my comfort but o we all I would definitely go again
Excellent service and food. Well appointed bar and mixologist. Craft and local beer and choice wines. Great restaurant for groups and dining alone. Good views and atmosphere.
I grew up going here when it was Herbs and was pleased that Jakes has kept up the same family friendly, good food and casual vibe. As an out of towner now, I was excited to get pierogis (other than frozen Mrs Ts). Not sure if they are made in house but they were darn good! My parents enjoyed their burgers too. We loved the gentleman walking around outside handing out cups of draft beer while we waited for our table in the summer heat.
A great place to get some really good food. My wife and I recently got married and had some family from out of town so we brought them to Jakes. We all had a fantastic time talking with the bartender and servers.
My husband I had driven past Jakes many times; however, the parking lot was always packed. We happened by on an off time between lunch and dinner, when it wasnt as busy. The chicken soup and chili were both delicious, just like homemade. Their lake perch sandwich was delicious, as well as their Diablo calamari. They give ample portions; especially, for what they charge. Obviously, a great combination and the reason why theyre always busy. We will definitely be back.
Wow! Fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Nice selection of beer. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a meal. You wont be disappointed.
Even though they have limited seating as they adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were very pleased with the food and drink selections. Cant wait to go back and support another great local establishment.
I love Jakes on the lake. Delicious food and salads. Very nice servers and convenient for me.
I enjoyed a very good lunch here. My girlfriend and I had the perch dinner. Fish, cole slaw and fresh cut fries. All very very good. The tater skins are also good.
The food is worth the wait. Amazing Lake Erie Perch dinner. Get the onion rings - youll love them. Our first visit, but it wont be our last.
Food was so delicious-great menu. And our waitress was top notch. Love this place!
I dont even know where to begin, the food was incredible. I had salmon and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The waitress was so sweet and answered all of our questions. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Perch was amazing! Wings were perfect! Patio service was so efficient and the owner brought us a blanket to ward off the chill! I would definitely recommend!
Food was good but service was packed and pretty sure the water they used was egg water or tap but it didnt tast right
Just went on Saturday for a late lunch. Good service, excellent food, I can’t wait to go back. If they have the Turkey Rueben as a special I highly recommend it... the fish all comes out spectacular too.
Jakes is awesome!! Friendly, cozy!! Delicious food, fun Friday fish frys. The owner is always out and about greeting everyone with a smile.
Cute little local place. Went for lunch by myself after seeing it on a afternoon joy ride by the lake. The employees were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The prices were good. Will definitely come back sometime for dinner.
I enjoyed another chicken Caesar wrap and fries. One bite led to another. Never been disappointed at Jakes. Good service and friendly waitress. Nice atmosphere.Bill
I kind of like this Hidden Gem great bar Foods pretty good fries or a bit salty. Other than that I enjoyed my visit there great food great place will visit again
Jakes on the Lake was wonderful. I had fried perch, sweet potatoes wedges and coleslaw. Oh yum.you must go to try it. The patio is also great.
We did not care for waitress. Did not come around for refills, just about tossed beer at my son. Slow w ordering food, JUST ran out of prime rib after I ordered --- but order not put in soon enough to get one of the last pieces. Disappointed.
One of the best, if not the best, perch sandwiches I have ever had in my life
I like the food and mostly like the service....they can be a little fast in their questions and answers. (Ask a question, then walk away as they are answering it.) Saw a sign on the wall that was a fish with the words BLOW DICK on it. Did not appreciate that. Dont want to think about that when Im eating. If it werent for the sign, I might give you 4 stars.
Great restaurant with excellent service and excellent food. I would recommend Jakes On The Lake to everyone. Great perch special. We live in Fremont but when we are in the area we eat at Jakes quite often. Very reasonable prices.
Had the perch dinner, the fish was soggy, husband had the seafood tacos and was not impressed.. Cole slaw was very good as were the onion rings.. will give it one more try as people have said the food is good...maybe just a bad day..
Good food. Perch was delicious and so was the fresh cut fries. No frozen fries for me !
The salmon was cooked very well. My fiance and I just felt uncomfortable being in the restaurant.
Excellent food! Great local place and worth a night out!
Great food! Appetizers are a meal by themselves!
Breakfast from scratch!Corned beef hash not from a can. Chicken fried steak with sausage gravy, not just milk gravy. Good food. Good service. Nice place
Food was really good. Service was horrendous. Sat at the bar and genuinely cant remember the last time Ive ever dealt with a server/bartender thats so rude and dismissive - and my husband and I go out of our way to be easy!! Meanwhile, another waitress was swatting flies literally right above our heads/food. Its a shame the service alone singlehandedly ruined the experience.
Late lunch was awesome today. Steak with mushrooms, onions, and Alfredo sauce, with penne pasta. Service was very good. Prices are fair.
First off, this place is across from the lake, there are no views of the lake. The food was mediocre, they were out of the Asian salad I wanted. Wait staff was fine. Overall Disappointed.
This is a good restaurant. My family and I have been coming to this restaurant for many years. The food is always good. The portions are large. Service is friendly.
Excellent meal last night! Walleye Milanaise with baked potato and fresh green beans. A departure from my usual sandwich order (always good) and I couldnt have been happier.
Small place with trouble handling groups. Ive been here a few times. Food is so-so. Service is sub-par. I called to ask about the wait for a party of 5 and a newborn and was treated so rudely that we went to the winking lizard instead despite a longer wait. RIP.
Jakes was good went for lunch had the perch sandwich and fries with coleslaw and a beer. Food was good and a nice atmosphere for lunchtime. Service was quick and friendly.
Food is good. Nice menu. Very busy on the weekends, but quick turnover on tables. A little too noisy for me.
Very good food, but it gets very crowded. Usually the wait time is shorter than anticipated as they get the food out of the kitchen quickly.
As usual, Jakes on the Lake was a great dining experience. The food is always very good and reasonably priced. The wait wasnt too long and the proprietor and staff are always enjoyable.
The food was great but the hospitality and service was amazing! I will definitely be back next time Im in the area.
This is truly a hidden gem, one that you would probably drive by due to the size of the place. Dont let that fool you! The staff/service and food are always great.
Decided to come here with my boyfriend on his birthday for lunch. We were seated promptly upon arrival. The restaurant itself wasn’t busy at the time, it was a weird hour between lunch and dinner. We sat down and took a look at the menu. A very unenthusiastic sever came over to get our drink order. My boyfriend asked if they had iced coffee, she said no (how difficult is it to make iced coffee?) so he ordered an ice water. Please keep in mind my boyfriend and I have both worked in the restaurant industry for 10+ years. So, now she asks what I would like to drink. I ask if there’s an drink menu available so I can see what kind of alcoholic beverages they offer. She responds to this by saying “well like, what do you want?” My response “I’m not sure, I guess I would just like to see what you have” she then proceeds to literally roll her eyes and walk away without saying a word. She returns with a drink menu and says she will be back when I’ve made a decision. While looking at the drink menu, under beverages it says in black lettering ‘Coffee, Iced or Hot’ WOW. Unbelievable. How freaking lazy is this girl? My boyfriend convinced me to bite my toungue and not say anything about it. She comes back, I order a blue moon bottle. She asks to take our order. God forbid we asked any questions about the menu at all. She could not be more of a miserable human being. The rest of our experience was okay. Although our food was good, our sever never even bothered to come back and check on us; but had all the time in the world to stand by the sever station, socializing with her coworkers while texting on her phone. This should have been a memorable experience and was completely ruined by our sever who doesn’t know how to treat a stranger with any respect whatsoever. As a restaurant I have gone to for many, many years, I am hesitant to return. I take my serving job very seriously, it sickens me that people like that get to walk away with money in their pocket. They are detrimental to a business and only force people to not want to return. Not to mention, she didn’t upsell us at all. Our check amount would have been way more if she wasn’t so lazy to bring the coffee instead of just saying they don’t have it. I would have had a few more beers but she didn’t even ask if I would like another. We planned on dessert but forget it, she didn’t even mention it. She just wanted to go back to socializing and smoking cigarettes. Be weary of your server here. I just hope no one is as unlucky as we were.
Great food, good location. Owner is friendly. This has been a new regular place for my family.
Absolutely fantastic walleye! Burger was average though it was presented well and with plenty of fries. Nice friendly atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.
Jakes on the lake is a quaint lil place on Lake road. Despite its name it is alas not actually on the lake side of the road. Its so still a great place to get some Lake Erie perck, or perhaps a burger, or even their famous Corned Beef. The servers from the door to our seat and back out are fabulous. Check this spot out!
My favorite place to eat in Avon Lake! The Brussels sprouts are the bomb! Specials every day! Chili is fantastic. I love the patty melt!
Walleye was awesome, waitresses were great. The wings are HUGE and only $0.75 on wing night. I love jakes on the lake 👍
The food is amazing! Wonderful people great service. We go every week! Thank you Erin, Mel & Jim for making us feel so welcomed 😆
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Review №1
2022-06-26Had the Lake Erie perch dinner. Was excellent. Had triple chocolate brownie for dessert. Service was excellent, but be prepared to wait to get seated as they are busy.
Review №2
2022-03-21Nice friendly and very clean place to eat. The food is delicious and service is great! Good price for food. They also have a great curbside I use that most.
Review №3
2022-05-08I went here as a kid and then for my 4th anniversary with my girlfriend. I’m not huge on fish but both Walleye and Perch were great. You’ll usually have a wait cuz it’s a hotspot in a busy area, but it’s great for a date.
Review №4
2022-06-12I have been going 2 Jakes since it opened and always had very good - excellent food. It was a godsend during the pandemic. A few months ago I got takeout and my fries were like rubber but my ribs were good. I stopped by and picked up food again and my usually very good fries were horrible, so I stopped going.Yesterday I figured Ill skip fries and get potato skins and onion rings. Onion rings were good the potato skins were burnt not over cooked burnt. I havent dined in for years but take out was always good. I dont know what has changed.I also sat on hold for 15 minutes just to have someone pickup and hang up and had 2 recall. Im done with them.
Review №5
2022-06-08Good food, good drinks, and a nice variety on the menu. We waited to be seated about 20 minutes. It was worth the wait. I had the perch sandwich and my husband had the regular burger. Both were very good. We also shared the onion rings, very good.
Review №6
2021-12-18I got the chicken club here and omg!!!! it was so amazing! i would recommend this to anyone and everyone. chips were also very yummy with the french onion dip on the side!
Review №7
2021-11-27Great food and quality drink selection. Had the tacos with Lake Erie Perch. They filled my heart with joy. Bless you Jake, and your Lake.
Review №8
2022-04-14Jakes is one of those spots that I cant help but love. It has that quaint neighborhood bar feel but with a kitchen that also makes some good food. On this visit (first time back in a couple of years) I had a really good blackened walleye (yes folks, walleye can be eaten without being breaded and fried). It was served with my choice of potatoes (I went with the yummy red skin variety) and green beans. The portions were generous and priced right. The brussel sprout appetizer was also very good. When we arrived they warned us that they were short handed, but you would have never known. We had great service and didnt have to wait long for anything. I am so glad we drove an hour for dinner this particular evening.
Review №9
2022-03-03Varied menu, an exquisite flavor and the most excellent attention
Review №10
2022-04-19Our first visit was on Good Friday and we had a wait for lunch, however very well worth it. Staff and Food were excellent. definitely a do over road trip.