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    Lola's Lakehouse

    3.4 (333 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jingle M.

    Top notch! Angela was super helpful and attentive but the atmosphere and beauty of this "place on the lake" is outstanding! Special of the day gets a ten from us. Five Jumbo gulf shrimp, Couscous with roasted tomatoes, braised carrots , arugula and spinach topped with salsa brava. Sherry and apricot sauce topped the dish, giving it a sweet and tangy result. OMG. Lake Waconia still frozen in March, but patio overlooking the lake is a real draw. Will return! And be sure to start with cheese curds served with Sweet Pepper Jam! Again, will return!

    Holiday drinks
    Kassie K.

    After making the rounds to nearly all of the big holiday pop-up bars and restaurants this season, I can confidently say this one stood out as the most cozy, tasteful, and impressively decorated of them all. Every detail felt intentional without being over-the-top, creating the perfect festive atmosphere. The hardest part? Getting a reservation. Plan ahead and book early in the winter if you want the full experience, it's absolutely worth it. They offered a dedicated holiday drink menu with fun, seasonal options. While none personally jumped out at me, my friends really enjoyed theirs. The food menu truly has something for everyone, and our entire group was happy with their meals. I ordered the French dip on a gluten-free bun and was pleased with how accommodating the staff was. When I asked about gluten-free fries or chips, I was told they don't have a dedicated fryer. However, our waitress went above and beyond by swapping my side for gluten-free Lay's chips so I could still enjoy a complete meal. I really appreciated her thoughtfulness and extra effort. Overall, this is a must-visit spot with friends or family for a special holiday celebration. It's worth the drive, the planning, and the hype.

    Roast Chicken & Goat Cheese
    Lyn H.

    Holiday decor is up until January 4th and if you're looking to live inside a Christmas movie for the night -- Lola's in Waconia is where the magic happens in this area. We came for dinner and ended up getting holiday vibes to last us until December 27th. The decorations alone are worth a visit -- giant "JOY" letters (perfect for a photo op), a Candyland corner with oversized marshmallows, sparkling lights everywhere, and even a surprise encounter with the Grinch! My kiddo was as amused as me by the thoughtful holiday decor. Now, on to the food -- incredible. Mildly upscale without being pretentious, every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and delicious. You can feel that they take pride in presenting a fantastic meal alongside the festive atmosphere. Staff seemed attentive and our waters were always full. The vibe is warm, cozy, and full of cheer -- great for families, date nights, or anyone who refuses to let holiday spirit fade after December 25th. We'll absolutely be back next year.

    PEI mussels
    Hannah P.

    I had a fun experience at the Jingle Bar holiday pop up, very impressed by the extensive festive decor. Our server was very good at her job, attentive and spaced our courses perfectly. The food was absolutely excellent, I would recommend everything we had ordered: oysters, pistachio crusted baked Brie, mussels, Caesar salad with anchovies, seared scallops, and butterscotch budino for dessert. They have a 90 minute dine in limit at the Jingle Bar room, which is completely understandable. However, it seemed management communicated that our 90 minutes was up when he came to our table and proceeded to take the rest of the dessert and reached for my drink. If he would have simply verbally informed us that it had been 90 minutes and requested that we finish up and head out, I would have been more than happy to do so. Other than that, it would have been a 5 star experience. I would recommend dining here for the holiday season, and to perhaps start a timer on your phone to make sure you get to finish what you paid for!

    In the middle dining room
    Sue D.

    Lola's is ready for the holiday season with their famous jingle bar set up. This year they have decorated the entire restaurant, all four dining rooms, in addition to the bar and the entryway. Today we tried their first ever Thanksgiving buffet, and it was excellent. They had lots of friendly help. Food was delicious. Service was terrific. We'll be back in a couple of weeks with friends for our annual holiday Happy hour. When we were leaving I chatted with the staff at the desk complementing on the decor. The young man said that they had closed the restaurant for two days and the entire staff helped decorate. I had asked if it was professionally done, it was so perfect!

    Markus G.

    My wife and I went to Lolas Lakehouse and the whole experience was impressive from the moment we walked in. The place is decorated from top to bottom for Christmas and every room feels like a different holiday scene. It felt like stepping into a holiday movie and the atmosphere alone made the visit worth it. John was our server and he took great care of us. He checked in often and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was good and everything looked great. The only thing that was off was the shrimp because they were overcooked but everything else tasted really good. Overall my wife and I had a great visit. The service was solid the decorations were beautiful and even with the shrimp being overcooked we would still go back because the whole place had a warm and welcoming vibe.

    Vivian C.

    Great decorations for the holidays! Made for a very festive night. Service was friendly and the lamb bolognese was amazing. The calamari was ok - a little tough and only the rings. But loved the ambience!

    Hanger steak
    Kelsey K.

    This is a really cute place right on the lake! It's pretty big but fills up fast. They have a nice seafood steak menu that fits well with the location. I tried the hanger steak and lobster bisque. The steak comes with Gouda potatoes and asparagus. The gouda potatoes were just cheesy hashbrowns.... Ugh for a "nicer" restaurant I did not expect hash browns served with my steak dinner. Gouda potatoes written on the menu was really misleading and should be changed. I also don't understand why the dish was presented with the steak on top of the potatoes and asparagus. Was that suppose to look pretty and appetizing? Cause it looked funny and seemed like they were trying too hard. Thankfully the food itself was good. Nice size steak but a little overcooked past a medium rare. The chimichurri sauce was awful and was pure oil. The lobster bisque was really good too but lacked any lobster...there was a sprinkle of that "imitation" crab on top and it otherwise tasted mostly like cheese. Overall, I felt like the dishes were overpriced and lacked any quality to it. I could see this being a fun place to go people that have a simpler palate or want a drink by the lake.

    Beautiful view great staff very good cocktails-we did not have food just drinks on the outdoor patio. Beautiful interior with river rock fireplaces.

    Meat lovers flat bread
    Erik K.

    Loved the Jingle bar experience this year! It's definitely a creative business move resulting in great Christmas decor and a packed house even during week nights at Lola's. Even with the business, service was still friendly and efficient.

    Holiday food menu
    Anna L.

    I've been wanting to go to Lola's lakehouse for Christmas for years and finally made it this year! They are very busy from the holiday season, I would recommend getting there as soon as they open (full party does need to be present to be seated) if you wanted to be seated on the bar side, which is the more festive side. The dining room side had white Christmas lights on the ceiling and a Christmas tree but was not nearly as festive. Otherwise, there will be a wait! They do have a 90 minute limit for dining because they're so busy. We got there around opening (full party present before 11:15) on the Saturday before Christmas and were able to get seated on the bar side! It did get a bit loud since it was quite busy, but we were all still able to hear each other just fine! Despite how busy it is, the staff was very kind and willing to answer all our questions!! We had a couple vegetarians, and a gluten free person in our group and they were able to accommodate that! Our server checked with the kitchen to make sure the prime rib sandwich could be made gluten free, and even ensured the chips that came with it were gluten free! The food was a tad pricey for what it was, although the restaurant is located by a lake so that's somewhat expected! I thought the bun on the portabella mushroom handheld was really nice texture wise, with the interior being soft but there being a slight crisp to the outer bun! The Gouda potatoes were good. I personally would skip the brie next time though. It wasn't bad by any means, but I felt like the pistachios didn't really add much to it, and the brie itself probably the would've been tastier if it were baked a bit longer to be meltier! With that being said, we enjoyed our food overall! We also enjoyed how the holiday drinks all had a festive twist, from rosemary to candy cane to cranberries! I would recommend Lola's, especially during the holiday time! The decor alone makes it worth a visit to me, and the drinks and food are just a bonus!

    Jingle bar area
    Lizzie D.

    I came back to Lola's to see if it was just as impressive without their holiday bar set up and it actually exceeded my expectations. The interior of the restaurant is classy and absolutely stunning, with large windows overlooking lake Waconia. Their portobello mushroom sandwich is drool worthy. Their regular menu has a great selection of dishes. This will be a new staple & a great place to bring visiting friends and family to give them a great taste of MN!

    The view
    Richard A.

    The ambience is excellent. The lake. The sunsets. Tough to beat. The food is average. My burger was overcooked and the sweet potato fries were warm, not hot. Drinks are "as expected" and priced for the location (higher). And the service....is.... Slow. 45 minutes before our order was taken. 45 minutes before the food arrived. 20 minutes before they checked in to see how our meal was. 25 more minutes before the dessert was delivered. Slow. But, the location and views are unbeatable. This could easily be 4 stars with better service.

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    Usually excellent food and service is amazing! Oysters are extremely small very disappointing

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    Wonderful place to have lunch with grandson -- and food was great! Nice variety and great views of lake

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    Benjamin B was a great bartender. Really made the bar seating feel like fine dining. Also great sweet potatoes fries.

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    Great fresh food. Great views of Lake. The atmosphere with the people is amazing. The views at night are amazing

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