Went on a busy Friday evening, had reservations which evidently is a must, we had a short wait for our table. The Lakeside is a casual yet upscale restaurant that clearly caters to the local lake people. Beautiful restaurant and decor. Servers were friendly, not out of your way friendly (but again it was busy). Our table ordered drinks which took awhile to receive. Ordered appetizers, salads and entrees at the same time seeing that they were slow. The shareable salad never made it to the table, this was unfortunate, we were hungry and looking forward to it, but asked them to take it off our order since the entrees were delivered instead. Our meals were very good. read more

Reservations had us seated immediately upon arrival. We started with a crab dip. Creamy, cheesy, plenty of crab baked to a bubbly top, with fresh baked bread, really delicious! The menu is an offering of everything you look forward to trying on your next visit. We had gnocchi with shrimp, the gnocchi was light and melt in your mouth delicious, the shrimp were juicy, grilled lightly, and seasoned well. The menu mentioned vodka sauce, the sauce that shared the plate was by itself complex, rich and at the same time very light. We also chose the BiBamBop which had all the flavors of Korea, crunchy with veggies, beef sliced thin, rice, the flavors kept coming. We were well attended to by our waitress who made great recommendations, thank you very much. The ambiance was full of people enjoying their meals. We look forward to another wonderful meal at The Lakeside. read more

Loved the ambiance and food at The Lakeside. The decor is cute, beachy vibes. Perfect for a date night or evening with friends. We had several shareable small plates (the tomato tart was our fav) and the wasabi crusted salmon and filet were amazing as well for mains! They also had a few mocktail and N/A beer options which is nice! I'd recommend getting a reservation as they fill up - especially around 6pm. read more

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This place is spectacular. Vibes are good, decor is visually appealing, staff is swift and friendly, and the food is top notch. Highly recommend!! read more

The LakeSide - Strawberry Shortcake Cookie - Soup Near Me - Syracuse, Indiana

Beautiful renovated building with very enjoyable inside and outside seating. Friendly staff and great menu including breakfast and lunch. The only shop open in the evening. Definitely will visit again soon. read more

The LakeSide - Soup Near Me - Syracuse, Indiana

Food was good. Very small proportion. Very high price point. Service was attentive. Their dress was not appropriate for the price point ( too casual for $100+ per person no alcohol). Ambiance was very cute. Small space & people are seated very close read more

I'm so happy to have this place in syracuse! It's a much needed addition to our home town. Fantastic food, good service, great vibe! For an appetizer - try the fish bites - they melt in your mouth!!! The dates are pretty good but I didn't love them. For dinner, the salmon was phenomenal! I also LOVE the Bibimbap - it is amazing. Kelly's house made kimchi is one of a kind. Prices for dinner are spendy for Syracuse. We spent around $100 per person and that included a drink or two, sharing a couple appetizers dinner, and sharing a dessert. Free street parking outside. I highly recommend this place when you come to northern Indiana, you've got to have lunch for dinner here. read more

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Dinner at Kelly Jae's is always a great decision. Their food is stellar, and the bar knows how to make a very good cocktail too. Menu is always rotating, which is fun and impressive that their consistent quality of dish and tastiness never wavers. Also, the service is always solid. Everyone is very friendly. It can sometimes be tough to get a dinner reservation for the weekend in the summer, but they do their best to accommodate. Lively atmosphere, but never over the top. read more

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We had reservations Saturday night to celebrate my birthday.We received 3 confirmations ,one within 2 hours of our 6:30 reservation.We got there at 6:30 on September 7 and the doors were locked.There were no signs on the door and phone calls went to recording. Again we were sent text within 2 hours reminding us of our reservations,I saved all text .These text came from your service provider Toast . At this late time on Saturday we could not find a good restaurant to celebrate.We made several calls and finally had to drive to Warsaw for an average meal. Your lack of customer service and consideration ruined the evening,we have dined with you several times. Customers never had recourse for this type of lack of customer care prior to social media but times have changed. We used your system and had numerous confirmations and you closed without notification in a Saturday night,my birthday. read more

Excellent food and service. The halibut ceviche was mild and perfect. The morel pockets with duck sausage had great flavor. The wasabi crusted salmon was cooked to perfection. The Lakeside is such an amazing find tucked away in Syracuse. A must-visit if you're in the area. read more

My S/O made reservations for my birthday as we had just driven in from DC and I couldn't have had a more stellar experience. Table by the window? Check. Perfect martini? Check. The food was phenomenal, everything had wonderful, balanced flavor and the large plate portions were generous. Highly recommend the asparagus salad and the wasabi pea-encrusted salmon if it's available on the menu, and the fries were perfect although the portion was small. Kelly Jae's punches well above their weight and finally means we don't have to settle for "lake food" when visiting the lake! read more

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I love this place! The menu always has a wide variety of things to chose from. I could eat here every day and never get tired of it. The golden beet salad is amazing and the pork loin is also a go to. The atmosphere is great although it can get a bit loud when it's full. They are also open for lunch on Wednesday Thursday and Friday in the summer so I can get a healthy lunch in this town! So glad they are here!!!! read more

Loved Kelly Jae's, we will go back. A varied menu as well as delicious. Quite a little gem for such a burger and fries place. read more

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Great food and exceptional service with a relaxed yet upscale vibe in a Great Lake town. The Lakeside offers a great experience for foodies with servers who offer excellent recommendations. The Peach Bruschetta was incredible! Highly recommend this hidden gem! read more

First visit to the Syracuse location. Oh my, it's even better than what I remember. We shared the halibut bites. He had a filet, which was perfect! I had the lamb meatballs which are (still ) heavenly. Excellent waitstaff led by Ashley, who was delightful and very attentive. read more

Just OUTSTANDING!!! Great bar for romantic conversations. Not a pick up bar. Very classy for a lake bar. The food is as good as a high end in L.A . or N. Y. C. Great great great for catering. read more

On July 7 Emma was delightfu from start to finish! The pesto chicken sandwich is yummy!

The food is great here. Top notch quality. This is fine dining. This is a great spot for a special occasions. I highly recommend.

The cocktails are on point, the food is extraordinary and the atmosphere is lovely. This is a gem of a restaurant.

The food is absolutely delicious! Amazing menu! Great place for a romantic dinner, or a visit to the bar for some drinks and appetizers. It's definitely a good idea to make a reservation, although I've been able to get in without one occasionally. The atmosphere is fun in the service is excellent. Great drink selection also! read more

This place is great! If you like loud 80s hip hop, you will love this place. The atmosphere is absolutely the best. You walk in on the main level through anthropology whiskey bar. The restaurant is downstairs from the bar (kind of like an old-time speakeasy). The food is delicious. You've got to try the ramen, It's the best I've had. Make a point to go at least one time to see the robot that serves your food. read more

We made reservations for 12! people on Thursday for an early Friday night rare family dinner with people from my 90 year old Mom to my 4 year old niece. They were so lovely and patient with all of us. The food was fantastic! Everything from the baked brie, tuna, salads, halibut, peanut butter cheesecake and key lime pie was amazing. The staff was so considerate of food allergies. We happened to mention my mother was turning 90. They brought out a candle with dessert and sang happy birthday. The space is beautiful - great art by the owners mother. Could not recommend more highly. Thank you Kelly Jae's! read more

PRICEY!!!!!!! Great decor..very good food & service. Ordered 2 pork tenderloin only (appox 6 oz) plates, 2 Gin and Tonics (not much Gin), 1 glass of house Malbec, cup of Au Gratin Potatoes, and small order of bread (bread is charged for) = $119.84 read more

Delicious food! We enjoyed the chicken spring rolls, baked Brie, Jae salad, Wasabi salmon, and fried cauliflower-- everything was amazing! We enjoy sharing all of our plates, which makes this a great restaurant to bring a group of people who like trying different flavors. Their nonalcoholic beverage options are also nice - they had unsweetened decaffeinated ginger peach tea that was refreshing. Easy parking in a free lot right next door to the restaurant; also some street parking in front. read more

Excellent food, friendly staff and an overall exceptional dining experience. Absolutely fantastic food and atmosphere!

I was very excited to come here for the first time. However I will say that I will likely not return. The food was good, but I feel that the quality does not reflect the 5 star pricing. Everything is a la carte, which I am okay with, but you better bring it if you are arranging your menu/pricing in that fashion. Furthermore, I ordered a dirty Tito's martini with blue cheese olives. My itemized bill showed $14.50 for my martini PLUS $3.00 for the blue cheese olives. What??! Olives in a martini are standard, not an upcharge. Again, the food was good, but just that; good. Overall, we were disappointed. However, our bartender/server Cassy was an absolute delight an provided excellent service!! read more

We ordered the stuffed dates 10/10, caprese salad, and Jae's salad for appetizers. I ordered the scallops for dinner but was too hungry to take a picture! They were super good. It came with 4 big scallops. The environment was very friendly and busy. So glad there is a nice restaurant like this by the lake! read more

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A lovely addition to downtown Syracuse and Lake Wawasee area. So happy with the menu since I'm not much of a consumer of the Standard American Diet (SAD). A bit pricy, but considering the menu options for its location well worth it. Definitely will be back! read more

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. You will want to make reservations as a walk-in would be nearly impossible (a tribute to their popularity). read more

Simply Superb! We had a large party and they didn't miss a beat. Awesome food, great staff! Highly recommend. I wish we could go every day! read more