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Lala's in the Lakes, New Franklin, OH

Lala's in the Lakes

4.7
4.7
496 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
A photo of Lala's in the Lakes restaurant

Lala's in the Lakes

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Akron

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
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

Experiences

  • Breakfast with Santa

    US$18.95 - US$32.95 per person

    8 Dec 2024 only
    Cookie decorating-talk to Santa-face painting

  • Permanent Jewelry Event

    US$60.00 per person

    10 Dec 2024 only
    Sei Bella is coming in to Lala's to do permanent jewelry. Enjoy half off appetizers-$10 off bottles of wine-Pizza BOGo Buy one large one topping a get a free medium cheese- BOGO half off martinis

Menu

Appetizers

  • Charred Shrimp CocktailUS$12.00

    Gluten-free, keto. With spicy cheese sauce.

    • Chicken Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Banana PeppersUS$10.00

      In red sauce.

      Wings

      • Breaded Wings

        Marinated for 24 hours with Italian spices, breaded and pressure fried. Sauce served on the side.

        • 10 WingsUS$10.00
        • 20 WingsUS$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 WingsUS$10.00
        • 20 WingsUS$18.00

      Salads

      • Goat Cheese & Berry SaladUS$12.00

        Mixed greens with seasonal fresh berries, dried berries and candied walnuts in maple balsamic.

        • BLT SaladUS$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 BurgerUS$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 | MediumUS$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 | MediumUS$17.00

                  Artichokes, pesto and Burrata with lemony arugula and scallions.

                  Last updated: 1 February 2022

                  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
                  • 4.7Food
                  • 4.7Service
                  • 4.8Ambience
                  • 4.5Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Diners' Choice Awards

                  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

                    Contemporary American

                  • Akron

                    Best Ambience

                  • 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 exceptional dining with "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy unique dishes like halibut and Brussels sprouts with bacon, creating a "fun atmosphere." While some find it lively, quieter seating is available upon request. Attentive servers like Richard and Ashley enhance the experience, making it a must-visit.

                  496 Reviews

                  1. Jan

                    Cleveland

                    14 reviews

                    5.0

                    14 reviews

                    Dined on 15 November 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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                  2. Joseph

                    Chicago

                    8 reviews

                    5.0

                    8 reviews

                    Dined on 9 November 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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                  3. Paul

                    Cleveland

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on 23 October 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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                  4. Stacie

                    Cleveland

                    23 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    23 reviews

                    Dined on 18 October 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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                  5. Mike and Penni

                    Cleveland

                    17 reviews

                    5.0

                    17 reviews

                    Dined on 4 October 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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                  6. John

                    Cleveland

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined on 24 September 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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                  7. David

                    Cleveland

                    5 reviews

                    5.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined on 17 September 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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                  8. Paul

                    Cleveland

                    20 reviews

                    3.0

                    20 reviews

                    Dined on 14 September 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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                  9. Vera

                    Philadelphia

                    5 reviews

                    vip
                    3.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined on 14 September 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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                  10. Laurie

                    Nashville

                    4 reviews

                    5.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined on 14 September 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.

                  A photo of Lala's in the Lakes restaurant

                  Lala's in the Lakes

                  4.7
                  $31 to $50
                  Contemporary American
                  Akron

                  Make a booking

                  2 people
                  22:00
                  Booked 6 times today
                  Experiences are available.

                  Order delivery or takeout

                  Google Map for Lala's in the Lakes

                  4315 Manchester Rd, New Franklin, OH 44319-2653

                  Additional information

                  • Area
                    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
                    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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