Lala's in the Lakes

4.7

496 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

Welcome to Lala's, an upscale dining experience in the Portage Lakes. We take pride in our exceptional customer service and strive to make each visit more enjoyable than the last. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit. We recently began opening for lunch Monday through Friday and Monday night dinner. Our most popular dish is the renowned Charred Halibut from Nick Anthes on Main Street. We endeavor to make special occasions memorable for our guests, from beautiful table settings to a special dessert to conclude the evening. During the warmer months, we invite you to enjoy our beautiful patio or cozy front porch. If you prefer a fireplace table, please let us know.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(234) 571-4757
Website
http://www.lalasinthelakes.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dean Reed and Jeff Kucko
Private party facilities
For private events inquiries, please contact 234-571-4757

Location
4315 Manchester Rd, New Franklin, OH 44319-2653
Neighborhood
Akron
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Breaded Wings
Marinated for 24 hours with Italian spices, breaded and pressure fried. Sauce served on the side.
- 10 Wings$10.00
- 20 Wings$18.00
Saucy Wings
Marinated 24 hours with Italian spices, breaded and pressure fried. Sauce served on the side. Wing Sauce Selection: Mild, Hot, Reaper, BBQ, Hot BBQ.
- 10 Wings$10.00
- 20 Wings$18.00

Salads

Goat Cheese & Berry Salad$12.00
Mixed greens with seasonal fresh berries, dried berries and candied walnuts in maple balsamic.
BLT Salad$10.00
Chopped Romaine, crispy bacon, pickled red onion, tomato, topped with crumbled Blue cheese and house-made white French dressing.

Sandwiches

Cheese Selection: American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Swiss Cheese.

Certified Angus Beef Burger$10.00
8 oz. Served with choice of side.
Chicken Sandwich
Served with choice of side. Grilled or Fried

Specialty Pizzas | Medium

Figgy Piggy Pizza | Medium$17.00
Fig jam, crispy bacon, Provolone, Mozzarella and Goat cheese top bake, then topped with fresh arugula and honey Sriracha.
The Green Goddess Pizza | Medium$17.00
Artichokes, pesto and Burrata with lemony arugula and scallions.

What 496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Contemporary American
Akron
Best Ambiance
Akron
Good for groups
Akron
Healthy
Akron
Hot spot
Akron
Romantic
Akron
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lala's in the Lakes offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food and service." Guests appreciate the "excellent ambiance" and unique dishes. While the atmosphere can be lively, quieter seating is available upon request. Notable mentions include the "amazing music" and standout dishes like the halibut and Brussels sprouts.

496 Reviews

J
Jan
Cleveland
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Large portions and attentive wait staff. Truly enjoyed our first visit. Thank you
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Joseph
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve visited Lala’s several times over the past few years and this has been our best experience of all our visits. The food is always delicious and last night’s was no different. The service last night was timely. Most of all, we loved our booth and its location in the restaurant.
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Paul
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the food was fabulous. Carol raved about the Salmon! A wonderful dining experience!
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Stacie
Cleveland
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a great evening at Lala’s. Food and experience. Listening to Max and a great Server, Richard. Thanks to the entire Lala’s Team
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Mike and Penni
Cleveland
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had reservations. The hostess appeared overwhelmed with the place being full. One couple came in and was told full. While we were still waiting another couple was told they could sit at the bar. Stevie our server saved the day and our disappointment went away. She seated us outside which is what we requested. Nobody else was on it. So much for full? We totally enjoyed talking with Stevie and food was amazing
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John
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great, food was very good. The ikitchen was out of Salmon, which was disappointing but did not affect the evening. Thanks for a great date night!
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David
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my husbands birthday. Service & food was outstanding. We loved everything about it.
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Paul
Cleveland
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was just “OK”. The description of a fine dining experience is more marketing hype than reality. The pianist is a lovely touch, but when the server does not know how to properly uncork a bottle of wine (Silver Oak) and then proceeds to stuff the cork back into the bottle after opening, that helps to set expectations of what is to come. Deviled eggs were tiny (maybe they used quail eggs!), and mostly tasteless. My guess is they sat in a refrigerator all day losing any excitement they may have had when created. The goat cheese salad was excellent except we could not detect actual goat cheese. Here is the crux of this review: the food was not bad, it was just decent. That’s all it was. It reminded me of a typical Portage Lakes type of joint. Temper your expectations of a fine dining experience and you will do just fine here. And do not bother dressing up. A T-shirt and shorts seemed to go over just fine.
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Vera
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Lovely fine dining restaurant. Food was excellent but our server was unprofessional and should not be in this type of establishment. She turned a pleasant evening into a stressful dinner. I would go back but I would request to have a table that she does not serve!
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Laurie
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was excellent and we will definitely go back!!
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FAQs

Lala's in the Lakes offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (234) 571-4757.

Lala's in the Lakes is rated 4.7 stars by 496 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4315 Manchester Rd, New Franklin, OH 44319-2653

Additional information

Neighborhood
Akron
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dean Reed and Jeff Kucko
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lalasinthelakes.com/
Phone number
(234) 571-4757
Private party facilities
For private events inquiries, please contact 234-571-4757

Lala's in the Lakes

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Charred Shrimp Cocktail$12.00

Chicken Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Banana Peppers$10.00

Wings

Breaded Wings

Saucy Wings

Salads

Goat Cheese & Berry Salad$12.00

BLT Salad$10.00

Sandwiches

Certified Angus Beef Burger$10.00

Chicken Sandwich

Specialty Pizzas | Medium

Figgy Piggy Pizza | Medium$17.00

The Green Goddess Pizza | Medium$17.00

What 496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lala's in the Lakes offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lala's in the Lakes restaurant rated?

Is Lala's in the Lakes currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information