Lake House - Richfield Springs

3.6 (29)

$30 and under

American

2521 County Highway 22, Richfield Springs, NY 13439

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Great for outdoor dining

All day Wed 11-7 pm, Chef Michael Gregory will be your waiter and chef. Come and enjoy his home style cooking and witty personality as seen on TV.
The Lake House Restaurant is open 5 days a week. Chef Michael Gregory has recently taken over and is transforming the Lake House into a fine dining establishment! Please join us for a wonderful meal on beautiful Lake Canadarago. Built in the year 1843, The Lake House is one of the oldest continually operating establishments in the Cooperstown and Leather-stocking Regions. It has been the home away from home for guests from the Cooperstown and Richfield Springs areas for more than 173 years. Lake House includes a restaurant, tavern, lodging, and an expansive lawn and shoreline. Come enjoy a nice meal in the tavern, or outside on the deck as you watch the sunset over the water. Easy access, handicap access with off-street parking and handicapped parking with ramp. We look forward to your reservation!

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Wed and Thurs, Sunday 11-7 pm Friday and Saturday 11-9 pm
Website
http://www.cooperstownlakehouse.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Michael Gregory

Location
2521 County Highway 22, Richfield Springs, NY 13439
Neighborhood
Cooperstown
Cross street
Route 20
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 29 people are saying

Lake House - Richfield Springs reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6

3.6 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
4.0Service
3.8Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

29 Reviews

HM
HughM
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on August 23, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Waitress had no idea what sherry was. Don’t know if she asked the bartender, but the restaurant has a “full”bar. Wine list, such as it is, remains too limited.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee1 review
2.0
Dined on August 2, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The view is gorgeous. The atmosphere is quite strange. There is an enormous amount of clutter everywhere. When arriving it seems that you walk through their "business office" which is full of junk and very messy. When we left 3 people sat working at their computer and didn't say a word to as we walked out. The grounds have areas of old broken appliances and random items, reminiscent of a junkyard, making it hard to enjoy the ambiance. We were only 1 of 2 tables dining in the restaurant. Service by our waitress was great. The food was fair to good. We stopped counting after our waitress notified us of 5 different food items and 3 beverages that they were out of.
Is this helpful?
f
foodlover
Charleston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 29, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were there for the HOF weekend. I had the lamb chops. There were only 3 and they were incredibly fatty and tasteless. I probably was able to shave off 7 or 8 actual bitefuls. The chops were $28 dollars and definitely not worth the cost. Service was not great. It took a while for our waitress to recognize us and she disappeared for long stretches. I had to go to the bar to order a beer and, after 15 minutes of waiting, searched her out and asked for our check. Also, the bright lights they have around the dining area attracted literally thousands of bugs. My dining companion and I each caught a mouthful while eating. The bartender was excellent.
Is this helpful?
C
richardC
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere good food great service. Waitress was very knowledgeable and really a nice person would recommend it and most definitely go back
1 person found this helpful
SP
SalP
Orlando4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got there an hour before our reservation seated and waited on right away food was excellent waitress top notch made a great southern comfort sour. The prime rib was melt in your mouth and well seasoned.
Is this helpful?
R
Ronnie
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 30, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely worth going.Had rack of lamb.Cooked perfect.Homemade soups.Will definitely go back.I recommend it
Is this helpful?
B
Beth
New York State72 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 14, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The food wasn't bad and the staff were really trying ( they were friendly and attentive) but this place isn't what it used to be. The place needs a big cleaning up. When you walk in the whole front of the place looks like it's being used for storage. The entryway has items just everywhere. It's so bad you can't describe it. There are cats hanging out. There is a wine cabinet along the wall that looks very out of place. In the main dining room there's at least three different types of chairs, captain chairs that were used in the 1970s and 80s, folding wedding chairs and a third wooden chair . There are Christmas lights up around the curtains which are blown in at least three sections. There is furniture that they don't have a need for so it's just pushed into corners. One spot there's a very nice cabinet with the black desk and chair pushed against it and another table pushed up against it also. The deck is covered which is nice but it's covered with some kind a moldy green material that leaks. The lawn down to the lake must be where the action is because there is a large wedding / event tent , gazebo, outdoor bar, fire pit. This must be where the businesses is too. It was very disappointing to see no one there on a Friday night.
1 person found this helpful
OP
OakParker Gold
Chicago1 review
1.0
Dined on July 9, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
There were stray cats in the dining area. My wife and I are both allergic . We were shocked to see animals in the dining area. We asked our waitress to remove them but she said they were strays, not the owner's cat and there wasn't much she could do.
Is this helpful?
k
kcbny Gold
New York City39 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 9, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good overall. A few training and timing issues to resolve (e.g. soup lukewarm) but a lovely setting and friendly staff.
Is this helpful?
C
Chris Gold
Naples38 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 30, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fairly good wine selection at good prices. Ordered prime rib and it was so tough that it was inedible. Didn't bother sending it back as it was very inexpensive. Should have put two and two together and stayed away from it. I can't recommend this restaurant for dining, maybe just a drink or two on the lake listening to some very good live music.
Is this helpful?

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Wed and Thurs, Sunday 11-7 pm Friday and Saturday 11-9 pm
Website
http://www.cooperstownlakehouse.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Michael Gregory

Location
2521 County Highway 22, Richfield Springs, NY 13439
Neighborhood
Cooperstown
Cross street
Route 20
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

Lake House - Richfield Springs

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Soup Du Jour

French Onion Soup$5.99

Roasted Beet Salad$8.99

Fried Calamari$9.99

Duck Fat Potatoes$9.99

Pan Seared Scallops$14.99

Entrees

French Cut Chicken Breast$20.99

Olive Oil Poached Swordfish$21.99

Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb$24.99

Shrimp & Scallops$25.99

Desserts

Traditional Cheesecake

Hazelnut Cheesecake

German Chocolate Cheesecake

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

Brownie Sundae

Crème Brûlée

Profiterole

Strawberry Panna Cotta

Rice Pudding

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable