Had a wonderful experience at The Baker House this weekend! The brunch was delicious! The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. A perfect spot to enjoy Lake Geneva. We'll definitely be back! read more

Came for high tea for a bachelorette party. Maid of honor made reservation back in July and when we got there, we were told there was no reservation. Employee mentioned it was an error due to the third party reservation site, except the MOH spoke directly with an employee at Baker House (even gave her card number) since our group was too big to book on the other site. We later heard an employee mention a similar incident happened a couple weeks prior. The employees we spoke to were accommodating and said we would still be seated but the food might come out a tad later since they didn't prepare for us. They mentioned giving a discount for the trouble but that did not happen when the bill came. There was also a $16 admin fee. When we asked our server, she said 'I don't deal with fees' and had no idea what it was for. She then asked someone and was told it was the fee to 'run the card' but I have not come across that high of a fee anywhere else. I probably would have rated this 2 stars instead but the tea was quite good. So I bumped it to 3. read more

Beautiful old mansion in Lake Geneva. Went for Sunday buffet and were seated on the enclosed patio just as it opened. There were crumbs on the table and some dried up pasta on the floor under the table from the day before; so not a good start. Friendly server brought mimosas, water and coffee and directed us to buffet. Great selection of food on buffet included, among other things, cold shrimp, cheeses, sausage, beef rib, hash browns, quiche, baked fish, fresh fruit, Brussels sprouts, biscuits, lettuce salad, bacon ham,desserts. Very tasty fresh and hot. No place to set the pan covers but food was great. Loved ambiance of the old mansion with great food; very relaxed atmosphere. Would come back. read more

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Came here for a nice early dinner. The place wasn't too busy and we were seated immediately with our choice of tables. We ended up choosing a window overlooking Lake Geneva. It's very rustic and charming inside this place and very speakeasy. The hostess and the servers definitely are playing a role. For dinner, we started with the cheese curds and bruschetta flight. Both were quick and a perfect start. For the entrees, we ordered the NY Strip and Lobster Ravioli and also a creamed spinach side. All in all, food was good. The service was great and the whole experience was fun. There was some entertaining decor on the walls of the washroom! read more

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We went for the bottomless mimosa brunch. It was bottomless! It took a few minutes to be seen to be seated, not sure why but no ones was around. But once we were seated it went smoothly. It is a really cool place. You can tour the floor with all of the hats you can try on and items to look at. We had a piano player which was nice. And yes I tried on some hats! For an older home it was very nice. You park on one side of the lot as the other is for guests. Outside in the front yard was spots for pictures as we went around Halloween. The selection was decent. Cold salad items and peel and eat shrimp. Sweet side with small cakes, chocolate eclairs, etc. The hot bar had beef, bacon, sausages, eggs potatoes and some other items. You can order eggs Benedict with the waitresses which was delicious. A true mimosa breakfast, I will return when I go back. read more

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I wanted to love this place so much, the ambiance, decoration, history, exactly the kind of place I am quick to fall in love with! But the food and wine here is so abysmal, I don't know how they found the audacity to serve what they do for as expensive as it is. I went here with my husband and brother in law for dinner, looking forward to a good steak and wine. We ordered a $50 bottle of a white wine, the server brought it out, and it was a twist off bottle...never seen that before at a restaurant but we gave it a try. Looked it up, $9.98 from Walgreens, and it had weird grainy chunks resting at the bottom, that we accidentally drank when we poured the rest out. The server tried to explain it off as rind, but this was grainy and salty?? The server did make it right and comped the bottle, but we were shocked they put such a cheap bottle on the menu... they tried to give us a new french wine that was $98 on the menu, but it was also twist off?? Now for the food. We ordered the $10 artisanal ciabatta with European butter, word for word what was stated on the menu. What we got was a Walmart off the shelf quality of bread, and not kidding, Sysco butter packets! We ate the bread and dealt with the wine situation, and almost walked out, but held out hoping the bread and wine were just flukes, and the entrees would make up for it. The steak wasn't even up to par with Texas road house steaks. I was heartbroken. Everything was over salted and cold, and took an hour to come out! How do they have the audacity to charge $65 for a steak and have such poor quality of food! Lake Geneva has so much great food options, don't waste your money coming here. The servers were so nice and accommodating to make up for such terrible quality of food and drinks, and the only reason I gave this two stars. read more

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While visiting a friend in Wisconsin, we decided to have afternoon tea at The Baker House. This Victorian establishment is practically on the water at Lake Geneva, a contrast to the modern summer vacationer looking for motor boats and kayak adventures. For me, it was a lovely respite from the fast paced world. Inside, we were seated on the enclosed porch looking out on the water. This gave us a chance to check out the vintage pieces and beautiful decor. They had antique hats that patrons could wear during the tea service. Many delighted in this bit of unexpected flair. Tea service itself was different than others I've expected. The Baker House had a scheduled flight of teas served in three courses and we had to ask for milk to add to our tea, as it wasn't ordered or given automatically. The food was good, but I don't eat fish or hard boiled eggs, so I skipped over those sandwiches. After tea was over, we were given a tour of the restaurant portion of the house and the speakeasy in the basement. (The upstairs was off limits as it is an inn, as well.) I enjoyed getting a closer look and learning about the history of the home. If I'm in the area again, I would consider returning. read more

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What a venue! This gem is a historic home/landmark built in 1885, and she is stunning. Velvet and velour decor, Victorian style couches... just good atmosphere draped everywhere. I dare you to find better service. You won't. They are dressed the part and show every guest a magical time, whether there for dinner or high tea. I sat out back in the garden lakeside, but the interior is beautiful as well. Food: standard old school classic steakhouse. It tastes as good as it looks. First, get the curds. I mean, are you even in Wisconsin if you don't get cheese curds? Perfect chew with that light fry that makes Wisconsin cheese memorable. I'm a Caesar salad and filet kinda gal when at a steakhouse, so that is what this gal got. Steak could not be cooked better. Medium rare, tender and melts in your mouth. It's expensive! But you get what you pay for, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Gold standard of places. read more

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Similarly to other reviews, I do wanted to love this place. Foolishly, I didn't look at the reviews because I figured any place selling Salmon for $46 or soup for $14 had their act together. The ambience is great, a beautiful historic building. Service was ok but you would think they would acknowledge the special event (birthday) with a piece of pie or cake. Not that I'm looking for the freebie, but what's the point of asking at time of reservation if you don't acknowledge it. Cream of potato soup was OK, very bacony though. The Italian wedding soup was very bland but odd, it was made with pork sausage like a breakfast sausage rather than a traditional chicken meatball. I wish I knew that before ordering. Definitely needed salt as it was bland. The salmon dish was very undercooked, raw in the center and the chicken dinner was extremely tough and dry. Unfortunately, I would not visit again, maybe for an afternoon drink because the view is spectacular, but food, no good.! read more

3 parties of 2 there when we arrived. We ordered promptly; nothing complicated.. A burger and panini sandwich. The place was almost empty, yet 50 minutes later, no meals. Yes, that right, 50 minutes, no food. I knew it doesn't take an hour to prepare a burger and a panini, so I went looking. Guess where the "executive chef" (yah, right!!) and staff were? Sitting on the step outside of the kitchen. Smoking cigarettes. Laughing, having fun. Doing everything but what they are paid to do. Owner!! These employees are going to bankrupt you. If you don't take action very quickly, prepare the chapter 11 filing now. Good luck!! read more

Adding to my review in that we stayed in the hotel. Spacious. We stayed in the Versailles Turret room - excellent views of Lake Geneva. There are 5 separate rooms all with private bathrooms on the 2nd floor. There is a common sitting area with a table, chairs, a couch, and views of the lake. Excellently restored. read more

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Food tasted good. Although I'm not sure it was gluten free as I need due to celiac disease. I had a reaction but can't confirm for sure. Service was pleasant and friendly. Ambiance was well thought out with tours of the house giving history of the place. Seems a bit over used and needs a refresh. read more

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Drinks at the speakeasy were served in plastic glasses. So disappointing! The drinks were martinis and should have been served in martinis glasses. read more

First and foremost, I am willing to try again. I am willing to come back. But.........the chief walked out the night we dined here. We waited for 2 hours and 40 minutes for the most mediocre food. I understand why it took so long but it was an utter disappointment! My salad cost 24$ for a burnt, dry chicken breast and five slices of tomato is ridiculous. My husband's duck breast is as less than to be desired. However the service was incredible! Throughout the whole process our waitress was delightful. She communicated well and kept us updated. My glass of water was never empty everyone was so attentive. The house it's in is beautiful. There are hats all around the house which were so fun to try on! We took pictures and laughed! It was an experience to say the least! read more

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I feel bad leaving less than 5 at most places, but yikes. $200 for 2 people, and we both were shocked at the quality of the food. Let's start at the bar. It is very small and cozy, but I couldn't help but to feel so bad for a sweet man that moved so we could sit down. The bartender and the man obviously had a relationship (a regular). The bartender was just railing into the guy about how messy he was eating his pretzels. It put me in a weird spot to stick up for the guy. Then we go to our table Bc there are not enough seats and new people are coming in. We order the Oscar crab and shrimp Dijon. I loved the shrimp Dijon but crab was yuck. Just a bowl with hot crab and hollandaise. I got the salmon and my friend got the prime rib. While she loved the prime rib, her veggies were grossly undercooked. Like she couldn't even get a Brussel sprout on her fork, and her carrot flew off the plate trying to cut it. My salmon looked like chicken. The mussels were lukewarm. The potatoes that were roasted were hard as rock as well. This is a beautiful restaurant with a fun hat wall, you're able to play with and try on. Aside from that, they really need to kick up the quality/execution of the food. read more

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I was out for the evening with girlfriends and excited to share some cocktails at the bar. Well... what a disappointment. The service and drinks were totally subpar. Actually, subpar is saying it nicely. read more

Well, this USED to be a fabulous spot. New owners have some work to do. Dinner was most forgettable except it to took forever to get dinner. One wait staff, maybe she was also cooking. This is a beautiful spot with a great past, praying it can recover from whatever happened. read more

Me and my family went here for our weekend vacation, Not good.... The place and atmosphere are great and comfortable but the food and staff aren't that good, my mom got the shrimp scampi, only 6 shrimp VERY long wait,overcooked noodles and drenched with lemon juice my grandma got the filet mignon and she ordered medium well and it was red and potatoes were ice cold, cooked wrong I got the seared salmon and it wasn't that flaky for the salmon did not have lots of flavor and my dad ordered a steak it was pretty good. Total was 300 dollars We expected much more and the staff was really short and slow but the waiters were pleasant it wasn't even busy either...Not recommend read more

Had a reservation w a Bachelorette party of 13. It was for 7 pm and we are leaving past 9:30! Mind you the place CLOSES at 9 pm. Also the food was subpar and tiny portioned for prices. The waitress ignored us for like 45 min while we waited for food, and they were out of a bunch of stuff. read more

Place is a disaster. Clueless new ownership. Food is below average and the hotel side is poorly run and maintained. Sad to see the Baker House heading down the toilet read more

Our first visit to Baker House for Easter brunch felt like stepping into another era. Originally built in 1885 as a 30-room Queen Anne summer mansion, the home still carries its historic charm, and once inside, you're instantly transported back in time with its beautifully preserved dining rooms. We were lucky enough to be seated on the heated four-season porch, which offered stunning, floor-to-ceiling views of Lake Geneva and made the experience feel extra special. The brunch featured three buffet stations--salads and appetizers, main entrées in the bar area and desert bar in the hallway. However, the entrées themselves were a bit underwhelming, with several dishes served lukewarm. The deserts were bite sized but some were pretty sugary. Overall, Buffets are hard to perfect! I would go back and try their regular menu.Reservations are made through Tock and are prepaid, with a 21% service charge plus and order fee included, so it's something to keep in mind before booking. NOT refundable! TONS of Hats for Customers to try on and pose for pictures. Private parking lot! read more

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Very unique atmosphere. Friendly staff. The speakeasy in the basement is a must see. We were there for an event very well received read more

The atmosphere was unique and inviting. The staff were friendly and attentive. Our waitress was very sweet. The food on the other hand was far less than expected. We ordered a bruschetta sampler and the bread was rock hard. I had a rare filet mignon and my partner a well-done flat steak. My filet was closer to well done and his steak was rare. I also had a lobster tail and this was literally like seafood bacon. It was crispy! Minor detail but my plate was supposed to come with asparagus and it came with green beans. Not a big deal but added to the disappointment in the meal. Prior to the delivery of a disappointing meal we were disrupted by an obnoxious and intoxicated woman interjecting herself with foul language into other tables' conversations. Not that staff have control over someone's behavior, but asking her to quiet down or leave would not have been out of line. read more

I came as part of a larger group and we weren't seated for a little while, despite having a reservation. One of the hosts welcomed us while we waited and took our drink orders in the meantime, which was nice. However, once we were seated and ordering our meals, they kept running out of things. In particular, it was the chicken. The waiter came back to our table 3 more times to apologize for one less chicken--one by one, all but one person in my party had to change their order from chicken to steak. They took care of this for us in the end but oddly we got a verbal estimate of the bill from the same host/manager?, which was way over the amount for what we ordered. After asking a few times for an itemized bill, we noticed the correct amount. An odd experience. Nonetheless, this is a lovely and historic venue. read more

We went there today for a nice Sunday brunch and we're very disappointed!! The service was poor, it took 20 minutes from the time we sat until someone greeted us. The breakfast from a Fairfield inn was 10 times better than what was served here and they charged $48 for this stuff!! WTH!!! read more

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Visited tiday for a High Tea! Had a wonderful time and enjoyed the tour of the house that was included as part of the tea. Scones were a little lacking but overall the food and tea was nice. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told interesting stories ! read more

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Great service! Awesome staff, except the head cook who came out to introduce herself looked like a decrepit crack addict with one tooth. I'll come back for the ambiance but not the food. I thought it was an amazing visit with a mannequin in the speakeasy bathroom, the nautical touches and hints of the movie The Shining! Awesome trip, but I lost my appetite after seeing the chef! read more

We enjoyed our delicious dinner at the Baker House last night. Our server was excellent and offered prompt friendly service. Our steaks were prepared on point and good quality. The bar drinks and wine were also very good. The rooms and house history was very interesting and beautifully appointed. read more

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Went here for a special occasion having never dined here before. It was a very limited menu and there are no kids options. The food was very expensive for the mediocre quality. We had a reservation but found the restaurant empty on an early Saturday evening. That should have been a red flag. The service was fine and the server was polite and checked in occasionally. I can't get past how bad the food was for the ridiculously expensiveour bill was. We dine occasionally in Lake Geneva and I will never go back. read more

Courtney needs a serious lesson in hospitality. What a disappointing and unprofessional display of management. We will not be returning to the baker house nor would we recommend it to anyone on account of our experience with her. She clearly has not trained her staff well, and is rude to customers. I have never been treated so poorly over what should have been such a small ordeal. We ordered 3 drinks and cheese curds - a very simple order that should take no longer than 15 minutes. We finished our drinks and 40 minutes passed with no cheese curds - despite us asking twice why we had not received them yet. They could not give an update - just said they were being worked on. Apparently another server had taken them? We understand mistakes happen, but we were reprimanded by Courtney for requesting a comp. Her bar staff could not process a comp and requested she come out to approve it. We stood there waiting and then the bar staff returned to say she wouldn't be coming out? It was truly bizarre. When we requested a comp again, Courtney finally came out. She was condescending, did not apologize or ask what happened and said she would offer us a discount. She said she needed to void our ticket and then recharge our card. When the void ticket printed, she made a show of holding the ticket high and waving it in front of us. It really was strange behavior. Weird place. Terrible service. What is Courtney's deal? Such a shame. This could be such a cool spot right on the lake. And this was a minor incident that she decided to be rude about for no reason. We will not be back and truly have nothing nice to say about the place; even when we sat down at the bar, there were dirty napkins on the chairs and crumbs across the bar top. Clearly very poorly managed. Courtney treated us like we had done something wrong - when it was her staff and kitchen and systems that messed up. And over cheese curds? You truly are going to give customers a hard time about that? In Wisconsin? This was just plain weird and so unnecessary. read more

The atmosphere is really cool, loved getting to pick a room to sit in. The food wasn't worth the price. Our service was good.

The brunch buffet was just ok. Eggs benedict was tasty. Other sides just ok. Liked the mimosas. Atmosphere very nice. Not worth $48 a person. We will not return. read more

Have never been and went for our wedding anniversary. The service staff was very warm welcoming and allowed us to choose where we wanted to sit. I initially sat at a "couch" table, but found myself sinking into the couch so much that I could hardly reach the table. The server kindly brought over a chair for me. The space itself is breathtaking and is an absolute time traveling experience. My wife had the scallop dish and I had the rabbit and a bowl of bison chiI've had rabbit before, but this was the best I've ever had. The cocktails were mediocre in my opinion, but got the job done. Afterwards we went to the basement speakeasy to watch and listen to a four piece jazz band. This was a great experience and highly recommend it. Drinks were also reasonably priced. read more

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Great ambiance in the house and we enjoyed the guitar player and fire places. However, the food is very overpriced and lackluster. The baked potato was very bland and had no seasoning. The asparagus was overly lemony and over cooked. The steak was just okay. The soda was extremely flat and did not taste good and I was told "that's how it comes" by the waitress. read more

What a shame.....we have been going to the Baker House, on and off, for twenty years. Unfortunately the food and drinks have been mediocre to bad. My wife and I decided to try it again after a year of not going there. The host and our waitress were pleasant and attentive. The interior ambiance is beautiful Victorian, but thats were the good stops. We ordered cocktails that must have been made by a toddler with no bartending skills. The espresso martini was thin and looked much like something you find in your toilet bowl after a bad Mexican meal! Years ago the bartenders were more like mixologists that created crafted cocktails.....what happened? The food...not really sure what to say about the food. The scallops were undercooked and had a metallic taste, very bad! How does the owner of this hotel and restaurant allow such mediocrity? Do yourself a favor and pick somewhere else ! read more

Sunday breakfast buffett for our group of 10 was a big disappointment! Cold and near empty chafing dishes, 2 inch portions of salmon, tasteless French toast and overall very limited offerings we're definitely not worth the $48 per person price tag. Weak, luke warm coffee and inattentive wait staff rounded out the lackluster experience. read more

We visited Baker House earlier in the year for my mother's birthday. the restaurant itself is very stylish and classy. we chose to sit in the porch with tall windows giving us a view of the lake. we started with the Spinach and Artichoke dip as well as the Crab Cakes. they were both very flavorful and nicely presented. the dip was very cheesy. I ordered the Line Caught Turbot for my meal. while the dish was presented quite nicely with mussels, a crispy potato chip, and green beans, the fish itself lacked a lot of flavor. it was as if they skipped out on seasoning before cooking. the fish itself was very soft, however the lack of seasoning made the dish less appetizing and enjoyable to eat. it felt as if you were eating a slimy fish. we finished with the earl grey cheesecake along with tea and coffee. the cheesecake was nice but lacked a discernible earl gray flavor. while the restaurant itself was beautiful and the food was nicely presented, the lack of flavor did not make this a restaurant that we would revisit in the future. maybe for some tea or coffee with a view, but for dinner, no read more

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9/13, We came here as a big party and rented the whole place for a wedding rehearsal dinner. Food: the food was amazing! The filet and chicken were outstanding and had great flavor! Ambience: it was really good! The downstairs looks so cool Service: the service was impeccable! They were on top of everything. They made sure everything was perfect for each table and all the guests! The outdoor space has a really good view of the lake. Definitely a must visit! read more

Our server was very friendly, the food was delicious & the ambiance of the entire mansion was beautiful along with the amazing piano player. Will definitely go back! read more

We were a group of six ladies celebrating an 80th birthday. We had a great table and the young lady who poured out water was very nice. Our drinks took a long time to arrive but were good. The food took an even longer time to arrive and most of the meals were cold when they did arrive. When we complained to our waitress she said she would take care of it but then never returned. One of our ladies went in search of someone and the owner actually walked away from her. Most of us didn't eat our meals. The waitress did take them off the bill, but the whole incident shouldn't have happened and was poorly resolved. I could never recommend The Baker House. read more