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    The Getaway

    3.8 (140 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Fried Wall eye
    Jennifer T.

    Make the reservation. It was very busy so service was slow but once ordered, food came fast. Drinks were good. We were in an alcove, not the main dining room so those waiting at the bar crowded our space which was annoying. The garlic cheese curds were delicious. They came with a white sauce. My friend had the salmon piccata which she said was okay and the rissoto was good. The wall eye was fried well but it has bones I guess I should have expected. Otherwise, it was a nice meal, good prices, good drinks. In warmer weather there is more space outside to relax.

    Ricotta appetizer
    Chelsea C.

    This is probably my favorite place in town for brunch! I wish my experiences at The Getaway were all consistent. I've been for dinner and the food was decent. I've been twice for holiday brunches and I wasn't impressed. However I did go to brunch last weekend and I was blown away by the service and the quality of the food.

    Pork Chop
    Marissa P.

    The food here is good, but nothing too out of the ordinary. I kept it simple with a pork chop which I would recommend! The clam strips weren't my favorite, since they didn't taste very meaty and some of the pieces were just fried breading. I plan to give a different appetizer a shot next time. The atmosphere is recently renovated, but the old charm of the restaurant that used to be in its place is really missed though. Also note, THE VIEW OF LAKE COMO IS STUNNING! The best part of the experience was the drink I had (a spiced ginger pear old fashioned). Their seasonal cocktail menu is just fantastic. Finally, our server was quick and attentive. We dined in on a Sunday evening and I'm hoping to try their breakfast soon.

    Story of the building

    This place was amazing our waitress trinity was amazing, the music was great with a lot of known songs being sang. We didn't need a reservation on a Sunday and got sat right away! The food was so yummy I got the snow crab legs and my fiancé got a burger which was cooked amazingly. The area is just beautiful especially if you're there at sunset outside, the areas pretty hidden which is a really really cool touch too. Definitely come here for special events (went for my birthday)!

    Felicia W.

    The Getaway is a charming, cozy lakefront restaurant with nice views of Lake Como. There is outside seating if you prefer, as well as bar seating. The server was welcoming, friendly and attentive. The cocktail and wine menu has lots of good choices. As a pescatarian I appreciated having salad and fish options, although there are plenty of options for meat lovers. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    I specifically talked to the kitchen manager about food allergies of dairy and egg, and was assured the food would be safe for my son. Then the steak was prepared and served with butter on top. On top of that the food sucked. My daughter's meatballs were tough and tasteless, my crab cakes were soggy and sad, and my mother had received the worst filet I have ever seen. I may seen legal action (jk).

    Not accurate- only ADA service dogs allowed
    Angelyque L.

    For any dog owners this establishment says dogs allowed however no emotional support dogs are allowed and the front hostess will explain the FDA regulations for what is considered a therapy dog. Understandably the establishment has the right to serve whomever but it would be best to clarify this for future owners so it does not confuse the general public. Thank you! See photo referenced from the establishments Yelp page attached.

    Shrimp Diablo
    Kristen P.

    The getaway is a cute house on the lake with some great food. The views of the lake we had were beautiful. Our waitress was very attentive as well. First off, the appetizers?! Yummm. We had mussels (the broth was to die for) and the goat cheese and honey (a sweet treat). The salads were delicious too, with croutons made of crispy fresh bread. Now onto dinner, I had the shrimp Diablo, and my mother had the fried shrimp dinner. It seems like this place knows how to do seafood, that is a fact! And the shrimp Diablo was the perfect amount of spice. I didn't have to chug half of my water while eating it! definitely give this place a try if you love seafood, views or just a cute place for a date night.

    Linguini and clams -
    CJ A.

    We have been to the Getaway for breakfast and it has always been great but this was our first experience for dinner. We made reservations at 6pm for our anniversary with another couple. We requested a seat by the window for the lake view. We arrived at 5 and wanted to grab a drink. The bartender was very busy filling orders for the restaurant but he was still kind and attentive. We grabbed our drinks and headed down by the lake. The back patio with all the different levels is a great space to hang and be by the water. We headed up around 5:45 and the hostess was very kind and they said our table was ready. We were very pleased with our table and they were able to accommodate our request with a great corner table right at the window. Our server was very busy but again took care of us. I specifically liked that she stayed calm and just took care of everyone the best she could. While I respect servers that run around like crazy trying to cover everything, it can make the dining experience awkward. Her being calm thru the chaos, made us feel all was good. Our apps came out, we got the crab cakes and the bread and oil. I highly suggest both. The crab cake was meaty and not all bread crumbs like you can get other places and the bread was sooooo good. Our dinners were next, at the table we got the tuna steak, halibut, prime rib and linguini and clams. All wonderful and cooked perfectly. The halibut was in the top 5 fish preparation and taste I have had. The side of the night was the garlic mashed, I highly suggest. We didn't do desserts because we were just too full. We will definitely be back and highly suggest.

    Fish fry - huge three piece plate
    Clara S.

    Such a beautiful spot on the lake with just as great food and drinks! We got a nice seat by the water and enjoyed our cocktails and appetizers. I started with the spicy margarita, and this was one of the better ones I've had! So fresh with a nice kick to it. I also had the rhubarb rosé, which was an interesting refreshing spritz. We got the oysters and mussels to start, and both were huge! The oysters were the biggest I've seen and still super fresh tasting. The mussels were in the most delicious spicy sausage broth. We were so full after just the appetizers but also had the fish fry- this cod was so tenderly flakey and of great quality. My Caesar salad was a little too drenched but everything else was spectacular. Loved this cute place!

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    Trinity was amazing, the food was amazing, the view was as well. 10 stars if I could. Definitely come here if you want some tasty dinner

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    1 year ago

    Out standing place , great food and wonderful staff ! Great location and the steak I had was to be one of the best in town !

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    19 days ago

    food came out cold twice. the manager then pur his fingers in the food to see if was hot...Disgusting.

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    The perfect "getaway" to enjoy great cocktails, food - and an amazing view! Welcoming staff in a tucked away Lake Geneva location.

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    9 months ago

    Wonderful environment, great service, great food. It's a bummer that their prices are not listed on the online menu.

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    Never had a disappointing experience here. The view is terrific and the food is excellent. You won't be disappointed.

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