Laker's Landing was formerly Laker's Food & Spirits. I no reference to the former owners…read more Laker's is a moderately small restaurant tucked behind several buildings on the Main Street. I didn't see any signage on the main road or on the street where you turn. There isn't any good signage that helps you definitely know that you have arrived at Laker's. Once you get there you will scramble to find a parking spot on a busy night. Again the signage for where it is okay to park is not good as well. Laker's is set right on the lake. The deck only sets three tables. The view is great. However you better make a reservation if you want to secure an outdoor seat. Once inside....the view of the lake isn't bad. There are lots of windows to share the view with those outside. The interior of the restaurant is broken up into three areas - east & west dinning and a bar. All areas have an attractive multi-colored wood walls. This is complimented by the wood floors and dark furniture. The interior is welcoming and comfortable. The bar is very attractive. The east dinning room is VERY LOUD for some reason. The west side was much quieter. The staff we encountered were very friendly. The hostess doubles as a bus person so we had to wait to find out what happens after you arrive - again "hostess will seat up" sign. I was surprised that half of the staff didn't wear shirts with the Laker's logo. Our waitress Katie was excellent. She knew her menu well and had several spot on recommendations. She was concerned about our dinning experience and advised us that a large party was coming so she wanted to make sure we got our orders in ahead of them. Katie was right on top of the refills as well. We ordered the jalapeño crab filled wontons to start. The jalapeño wonton was not hot or over spicy. The filling was creamery with a slight crab taste. The wontons were a bit crispy. Overall a nice appetizer but no rememberable flavors here. My side salad was very good. The salad was a nice size presented in a fashionable bowl. The Ingredients were very fresh. The right amount cheese mixed well with the homemade honey mustard dressing. The dressing had a slightly sweet flavor with a creamy smooth consistency. The taste mirrored a high quality store bought dressing. My wife had the Cobb salad. Again the salad was a nice size with plenty of fresh veggies and lettuce. The homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing was outstanding. The dressing was slightly sweet with small pieces of raspberries in the sauce. Overall the salad was very good. For dinner I ordered the breasted chicken and Mac & Cheese. The Mac & cheese was a bit dry. You kind of expect a creamy oozing sauce on elbow noodles. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The cheese was thin and stuck to the noodle with a darker color (looked like well baked on but not overly baked). The chicken was outstanding. The breading was thin and slightly crispy. It did hold a bit more grease flavor than you might like. However the breading was simply delicious! The chicken was extraordinarily moist. It could be easily cut with a fork. Overall Laker's Landing does a pretty good job with dinner. The cocktails, which we didn't have, looked very attractive and tempting. You will find the prices to be very fair and a moderately sized menu. Give them a try!

A group of 10 Hamilton High School class of 1967 alumni recently met at Lakers Landing for a…read moreclassmate's going away party. We had a great time. Our waitress, Jhurni, was very efficient and friendly. The food was delicious and served in a reasonable time. We had excellent treatment throughout the initial planning and during the party. We would certainly choose this scenic location for our next event.

Always a great view when you sit outside at Howie's. The facility is still in great shape, clean…read moreand relaxing. It is still very confusing where to go when you enter from the street. There isn't adequate signage to tell you where to go. Do I go into the bar? Downstairs? Or back outside and around back. This makes things a bit unwelcoming. However, the bar staff acted excited to see us to directed us to self seat. Our waitress was nice. She was friendly and hustled. She didn't know her menu very well and was confused at several of the menu items. She was engaging and did her best to make us feel comfortable. We started with the Ricotta Bites. The breading was very crisp and over fried. It was almost impossible to cut the small ball in half. The filling was very creamy and had a mild ricotta taste. Not much flavor beyond that. The marinara sauce really had to provide any spicy flavor. My wife really liked her flatbread. I had the Cod Bites and tots. The cod bites were also over fried and difficult to cut. The cod was fresh and tasty. It flaked apart once you broke through the crust. The tarter sauce wasn't very distinctive. It was mayo based with relish and some mild spices. The tarter sauce was just kind of there...it didn't do much for the fish. The tots were also over fried, very crispy and oily tasting. I ordered a side of Cole slaw because I love salads. The Cole slaw is mayo based. While the slaw was fresh and crispy. The mayo dominated the taste. The pepper was a good accent but couldn't do anything with the over powering mayo taste. I personally wouldn't recommend it. The Smoke on the Water cocktail was outstanding! The drink had a very strong Smokey taste. The tall pink drink is very attractive...especially with two raspberries on a stick. The beverage was refreshing and a bit spicy to taste. Overall..a very innovative drink!!

Had dinner at Howies on Hamilton for the first time this evening, with loved ones who invited us to…read moretry it with them. Our server was Abby, and she was delightful! Atmosphere is very casual. Unfortunately, there was a table of 5 who were EXTREMELY loud and their voices rang throughout the whole dining area. Why some people can be so inconsiderate of others is baffling! We had a window table overlooking the lake, and fountain, and that was very nice. Food was surprisingly delicious! Two of us had the blackened shrimp tacos, which were very tasty! Highly recommend! One had the pork tenderloin which he thought was one of the best he'd ever had. Hubby had the only slightly disappointing entree, the Cuban sandwich, which was very sparsely put together. Had one thin slice of ham. Could not find the bacon jam that was supposed to be on it. House made chips, both potato and tortilla, were excellent accompaniments/sides to each entree. We'll definitely make the drive again for another visit. Sorry we failed to take pics. Next time!

Probably the best food I've had in years. Good drinks, and great service.!!! Really cool ambience…read moretoo. I love the fire and the setting was so serene.

Excellent food, outstanding service, and a very nice, laid back atmosphere! GREAT food, everything…read morewas awesome!

Great food, large portions, great service :) Great…read moreambience-- cute plants hanging from ceiling. Good location. Really enjoyed this for breakfast!

Update 10/25/2025: Joanna's has noticeably declined in quality over recent months. The food has…read morebecome increasingly disappointing. To cut costs, they are now purchasing cheaper, lower-quality ingredients. Their onion rings are overly greasy, soggy, and unpleasantly greasy. The French fries are often burnt to a dark, crispy state, making them too hard and unappetizing to eat. The orange juice served is bitter and lacks the natural sweetness, indicating poor quality or improper preparation. The French salad dressing has a strange, sour taste that is unappealing. If this decline continues, I strongly believe Joanna's will close down permanently within the next year.

Arrived a few minutes before noon on a Monday. There were only a few people dining. I was asked to…read moreseat myself. The waitress came right over and handed me the menus. One for breakfast and one for lunch/dinner. I already knew what I wanted. A BLT with soup, not fries. I saw the soups available across from the cash register when I came in and ordered the Loaded potato. A few minutes go by, and I am brought a BIG bowl of soup! I was expecting a little cup. Had I known how big the soup portion was, I would've just ordered the soup, because it was well worth it! I got the soup down and was feeling pretty full when the BLT arrived. It sure did have plenty of Baccon and tomoatoes. I wished it would've had a little more sauce on it, though. It could've just been the wheat bread, but it tasted a little dry. Not a big deal. It was $8.99 for the soup and sandwhich. Most places just give you chips with a sandwhich. I feel I got a great deal for what I ate and what I paid. I ended up taking half of the BLT home with me. I was stuffed. The place looks fairly new and the inside was clean. It has a nice local family vibe kinda feel to it. The place filled up right after I got there, and the service was still exceptional. I didn't have to ask for a coffee refill.

Nice, clean place. The steak was either a thin cut or cheaper cut. We will go back and try again,…read moreWe wish them success ! Overall an improvement over previous owners

Wonderful food and personable management ! Situated on a picturesque golf course in Steuben county…read more Live entertainment in the summer on the patio is a major plus.

My husband and I meet family at the grill for dinner last Friday. This is a perfect place to get…read moretogether with your friends for delicious food. The server did well with our large group. I had the fish and chips. The fish was hand breaded and cooked perfectly. My husband had the club and onion rings. He said the club was a great twist on a regular club. We will definitely be back for more!

Awesome ambiance! This is right on the water. If you go downstairs you can sit outside in the…read morescreened section looking right at the lake. Or you can choose to sit inside. The food was good! For our appetizer, We got the Prop Bites (Cheese Curds) they were good but quite salty. My husband and I both got the Grouper strips. They were really good. The breading was a little thicker than we like but it was good, as were their chips and coleslaw. Anna was great! The service was very quick! We had our apps within 5 minutes! Our meals came shortly after! Our server was very attentive too!

It's been a few years since I've been here, but we were out on Coldwater Lake and wanted some lunch…read morefor the boat, so we thought pizza would be good. You can dock up, walk in and either dine in or take your food out. Ordering by phone was easy and they texted us when they were ready, pretty quick. Unfortunately the pizzas themselves were a let down. 2 large with toppings and 1 small cheese for $70. The toppings were sparse, compare our pizzas va the photos on their website, and the cheese on the cheese pizza was cheddar. The crust was thin and crispy, similar to Dominos thin. Probably will pass on pizza here next time. The ambiance seems nice here. Also, they serve The Chocolate Shop ice cream from Wisconsin which I did not get to try, but it is says super premium ice, which is ice cream on another level. A few examples of super premium include Costco brand vanilla, Trader Joe's vanilla, Members Mark super premium at Sam's, and Aldi Super Premium vanilla. I think the Kirkland is the best.

Dining at Yoder's Homestyle Cooking was the most amazing memorable experience I have ever had. The…read morefood was delicious especially the poppyseed chicken. The service was spot on and the ambiance was exactly what you expect at an Amish Home. I can't wait to visit again.

Food was great .: service was equally as good. Kind and humble people. Always live going there when…read moregoing through Indiana . Go out of our way to make it a stop !

My wife and I have enjoyed lunch and or dinner there and love the food and service. We ate there…read morerecently with my wife's family and they easily accommodated our party of seven even with us staying after the lunch to talk.

They no longer had sugar free pie so I was disappointed. The fried chicken was not as good as it…read moreused to be. The salad needed some red onion. It was OK but just not as good as before.