Lakeside Manor

Nice décor, small on the outside but beautiful inside. Food was not good. The salad was so garlicky and my penne vodka entrée was cold with hard peas. I barely ate that night, that’s for sure. But I have only gone once so it could just have been a bad experience. The cocktail hour was much better than the dinner as far as food. They didn’t have seating arrangements so you basically stood around a table. The bar is slow and people will go from all sides to order and cut in line so be prepared for that.

Catering hall that underwent renovations recently. It’s come a long way apparently. Had an awards dinner to attend to. Run of the mill reception hall on the outside. Classy looking place on the inside. It looks as though it can hold a medium size wedding (100ish). Food was decent. Service was good. Smack dab in the middle of the room (picture a horseshoe) is a dance floor. Small bathroom. Coat check. All the amenities needed. Valet parking is also available but we self parked.

I came for a wedding a few weekends ago and I will say I was very impressed with the setting, service and food.

I’ve been going to the Lakeside Manor for well over 25 years and have used them for many functions from political fundraisers, family events and dinners for volunteer organizations. I have always received A1 Service at prices that are well within almost anyone’s budget.
The food is always fresh and stylish and always tastes great! The service staff is top notch and is always willing to meet almost any need which may arise. The management, Maitre D’s, Head Waiters down to the buss staff are always on the ball.
If you’re looking for a place to host your next affair, I highly recommend the Lakeside!
A+++ 5 Stars!

I was here for a wedding. That whole experience aside has been completely fucking trumped by what happened afterwards:
The maitre’d Syed R, registered himself a little Unilocal account and got in touch with me Monday September 12, 2011 and had the following to say: «We are in the process of contacting Unilocal in regard to this blatant lie of a you have written… the bride and the parents and the rest of 190 people enjoyed except for yourself… this is what your cousin wrote… and we have sent a copy to Unilocal and our attorney… «
So first impression: Lakeside Manor does not seem to be a fan of free speech based on that e-​mail. The subjective experience and opinions of someone there (note my Unilocal checkin) apparently are not worth politely responding to, as they try to address their customer service issues to provide a better experience to the family wedding party, rather they would like the review removed as if it never happened and to threaten a lawsuit in an attempt to dial back free speech and have a chilling effect on public participation when you are less than pleased with a local business because every time you don’t give a five star review, you might get sued. This is a fucking disgusting and morally reprehensible attempt to toll the freedoms we all take for granted. — but good thing the law is on my side, since you do not need to look hard to find a quote from Unilocal CEO Jeremy Stoppelman that no Unilocal user has ever been successfully sued for their reviews. Good thing I forwarded a copy of that e-​mail to my fucking attorney — wait, I am a fucking attorney.
So when you use LAKESIDE MANOR that is the kind of charming customer service you receive. Oh and on top of the Unilocal message, everyone in your family is going to get an angry phone call from Syed R too, if you give anything less than five stars. Because you know, one Unilocal review from someone states away is *that* big of a deal it is worth bothering everyone in my extended family. Apparently I am the only one who thinks the entire situation is a little fucking stupid, very fucking ridiculous, and even more fucking childish.
One star for your piss-​poor customer service and interfering in my family’s life Syed R — you have wasted my time and my family’s time.