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Baker House
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327 Wrigley DrSte 303
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4700
- Hours:
Wed-Thu 5 pm - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm
Sun 10 am - 2 pm
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Touristy, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
44 reviews for Baker House
Review Highlights
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"The beef tenderloin sliders and the crab cakes were amazing." In 3 reviews -
"The chocolate fondue is a must have." In 4 reviews -
"...or bottle and some tapas like small plates to go with it." In 7 reviews
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44 reviews in English
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Review from elvin y.
Chicago, IL
12/15/2011
Here are the essentials when describing the Baker House:
- It's a B&B and a restaurant
- One word to describe the hotel experience: MAGICAL
- One word to describe the dining experience: ECLECTIC
- One word to describe the staff: Freaking awesome! (okay that's two words!)
- One word to describe the view: STUNNING
- One word to describe the Versailles room: Breathtaking
- One word to describe the steam shower: AHHHHHH
Okay, enough about the one word descriptions and on with my review....
A few months ago, my boyfriend suggested that we get away from Chicago for a bit and head to Lake Geneva. I am a loyal fan to Southwest Michigan, but I agreed to go. Not being familiar with Lake Geneva, I wanted to have the best hotel or B & B experience. After looking on numerous hotel websites, I was disappointed by the options that Lake Geneva offered. As I looked on Trip Advisor, I stumbled upon Baker House. It seemed like it was a restaurant, but one review mentioned that it was also a B&B.
I called The Baker House right away, and spoke with the owner, Bethany. Indeed, Baker House is a restaurant, but they recently opened up the upstairs as a B&B. They only have a few rooms, but the rooms are not like any rooms you may have stayed in before. We stayed at the Versailles room...and it looked like it was from the 1600s Versailles. The room has the best view of the lake. I want to transport the room into my apartment. It is luxurious, romantic, quaint, and decadent. And the best part...the incredible STEAM SHOWER.
The Baker House experience is magical from start to finish. Every single person on the staff is amazing. I love the butler, Shannon. He is so incredibly nice and genuine. The man doesn't ever stop smiling. Bethany, the owner is awesome. Most of the time, you will get her when you call to make a reservation. You can tell she poured her heart and soul into the place. And if there is anything you may not be happy about, the staff will fix it immediately.
Anyway, the dining experience is very eclectic. The dining room is filled with costume hats that guests are allowed to wear during dinner. This is incredibly fun and different. My boyfriend and I tried on couple of hats. There is also a live piano player.
Baker House is definitely the best place to stay in Lake Geneva. There are specials for mid-week and for the winter months. We have been stayed there twice in two months and can't wait to go back! It's for sure my favorite hotel I have ever stayed in...and worth every penny! -
Review from Mary lou K.
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
1/6/2012
I consider myself as very easy to please with the basic requirements of restaurant food and service. However, moldy bread on a 14 dollar dinner plate....
BOOM. 1 star.
There is absolutely no excuse.
Service average.
Hats were cute.
Ambiance was nice.
Music set the mood. -
Review from Jill S.
Antioch, IL
12/27/2011 Seated via OpenTable
Ambience was wonderful with a beautiful view, the food on the other hand...not so much.
We went for Christmas Eve dinner so it may not be typical. We order out filets Med-Med Well and they came raw in the middle, we sent them back and they came back butterflied and well done and dry. The salads were pretty sad, just lettuce.
We also ordered the seafood tower which was wonderful and our desserts were very tasty (choclate peppermint mousse and lemon cake).
There were a couple of families there with smaller children and they got to pick out different hats to wear which was fun to see.
All in all it was a fun experience but not culinary masterpiece. -
Review from Lee T.
Lake Geneva, WI
5/26/2012
This is now my favorite restaurant in Lake Geneva and the surrounding area. The food is great and the atmosphere is awesome. Nice touch, they ring a bell and you go out and watch the sunset. It is so good, I usually bring my out of town guests here, if I can get in. In the summer, on weekends you need to make a reservation a week in advance. Always surprised how inexpensive it is. Don't understand the bad reviews. I would ignore them.
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Review from Ben K.
Chicago, IL
5/13/2012
great atmosphere. The outside area is awesome.
Food was delicious. She crab soup and the creme brûlée were the highlights. Thought about returninrgq the next night just for dessert!
Would have been five stars but our mixed drinks were not good. Stick with a classic mixed drink or whiskey. -
Review from Lisa C.
Lake Villa, IL
5/9/2012
Great food, cool atmosphere, good service. My only quibble was the $14 small pear martini that tasted nothing like any pear martini I have ever had anywhere else. Go just once to see the place and try it! You will probably go back...
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Review from Garfer B.
Arlington Heights, IL
4/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
If I could give them 10 stars, I would! WOW, wow, wow!!! The food was incredible...Crab Cakes were AMAZING!!!!! The theme of the restaurant was great. The service was fantastic. The view was beautiful and the food was just the best! Anyone in the area should visit at least once.
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Review from George K.
11/16/2011
Great atmosphere and very fun if you are into history (Prohibition Era) and having an entertaining dinner. There was a piano player and an accordion player (no, not Weird Al, trust me, I asked) that went around playing 1920's style music. You have the option to wear some pretty sweet hats (did I wear a fedora...you'll never know) and all the furniture and decor has a really good vibe relative to the atmosphere.
We (me and my counterpart Dragon) sat in the music room near the piano. The beef tenderloin sliders and the crab cakes were amazing. It's like when you open the Cracker Jack box and get the double prize...LEGENDARY! The seafood parfait was pretty good but not as noteworthy as I would have hoped. The Chocolate Fondue was so good I capitalized the first letters of each word. Pineapple and chocolate...the Hawaiians finally got something right. And the drinks are all strong and very creative. The one negative, the service is pretty bad. Recommend for the food, don't enjoy the service. -
Review from Karen Anne B.
Riverside, IL
9/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had brunch at the Baker house just this cold and rainy morning. I think it might be just a bit overpriced, but the food was good, as was the service. My main food complaint was that my omlette was pretty oily. They had a few other breakfast items, some lunch items, and some desserts. They chefs at the pasta and omlette stations were friendly. All in all it was good. They have all kinds of crazy hats for guests to wear, and the staff wears interesting period costumes. We didn't go into the bar, but we took a peek and it was pretty cute.
I see that many other people have had service issues with the hostess. We were greeted by a host, and just as he went to check on our table, a hostess arrived. She seemed annoyed when I told her we'd been helped. I would not have thought anything of it if I had not read these other reviews. So, while it didn't affect me, maybe someone needs to have a chat with her.
I'd try it again, hopefully on a day when the view is better. -
Review from Rachel D.
Chicagoland, IL
We chose the baker house because unlike most Lake Geneva restaurants it was not ridiculously overpriced. It is a tapas style restaurant which neither my husband or I had ever experienced. Tapas is appetizer portions meant to be shared. It sounded fun and different so we booked a reservation.
The restaurant is an old summer home built in the late 1800s. It is pretty much a mansion converted into a restaurant. It was very cool! We ate in the library but there are lots of rooms and also dining outside with a view of Geneva Lake. The waitresses and waiters are all dressed in 1800s fashion and encourage the patrons to barrow and wear a hat for the evening which we did.
Our server was Lola and she was really sweet and nice. She was very helpful about explaining the eating style of the restaurant and our meals was not rushed one bit. We were there for 2 hours! Which for a romantic restaurant I do not want to be rushed.
We started our meal with the cheese fondue which came with apples and bread and also the seafood parfait. If you love seafood OMG you have to order it! It is a blend of shrimp, crab and lobster with "green goddess" which I believe is cream cheese and chives and other spices. Was amazing!!! And very pretty. The cheese fondue was swiss which is not a favorite of mine but my husband enjoyed it.
For our "dinner" we ordered the beef kabobs and beef tenderloin sliders. The sliders were SO good the beef was tender and flavorful and had grilled onions. The beef kabobs had grilled squash on them and were also tasty. We also ordered the pretzel bites with 3 mustards, yummy also!
Dessert was chocolate fondue with pretzels, pineapple, strawberries, graham crackers and marshmallows. We mad 'smores! We got the dark and milk chocolates and it was divine!
The atmosphere of this place is so lovely and romantic it was unlike any restaurant we'd ever dined in! You must go here for anniversary celebrations or just for sweet quiet night together! -
Review from Jacob G.
Oak Park, IL
1/3/2012
Cool place to check out when you visit Lake Geneva. This place is unique and the experience is unlike any other.
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Review from Jason Y.
Everett, WA
7/28/2011
Now this is a unique place to get a bite to eat. Not your typical atmosphere or entree style restaurant. Early 1900's decor, along with the staff dressed up as such. Very cool and different. Food is served as small plates that you can share so you can get a taste of a few different things. Overall the food is pretty good. Not the best you'll ever have, but tasty nonetheless. The dips are a must try as they were our fave hands down. We also got the fried green beans which were tasty, sausage and peppers which were OK, a little overcooked, and the chocolate fondue which was very good.
Priced very good overall. Only spent about $50 for myself and wife for a well fed meal with beverages. The only downside I would say is that the service is a bit sketchy. 8pm reservation and we weren't seated till 8:20 or so. Our server was friendly, but often disappeared, and our desert took almost 30 minutes with no explanation.
Overall though a definite restaurant to add to the list if you are in the area. -
Review from Ariana S.
4/17/2011
Only spending one night in Lake Geneva for a short getaway, we decided the Baker House would be our one dinner out. Without knowing anything about the place before going, I had no idea what to expect. Let's just say I fell instantly in love.
The place is located in an old house and the whole theme welcomes you into a 1920's house party (think Great Gatsby) and is complete with a library, game room, den, lounge with live music and piano bar and sitting out on the closed-in patio. You also are encouraged to wear one of the old-time hats throughout the evening. A girl with a selection of over 100 hats! Are you kidding me?! LOVE.
The only downfall was the menu was a little slim-pickings but everything we ordered was delicious. Mad props to the fondue, crab cakes and seafood parfait.
We continued the evening in the 'Living Room' where Dave Radford (American Idol) and Mike Potts rocked it out on the piano and microphone. They sang anything we asked for, as long as it fell into the crooning type songs from the 1950's (Sinatra, Martin, Davis Jr). There may or may not have been some dancing from my part...These guys rock and are worth it alone to go see.
The night ended in the bar where Kyle offered us up anything we asked for. Kevin, the owner, spent time chatting with us for a few hours and explained how they specialize in mixology and flavoring. Basically, tell em what flavors you are looking for and they will help concoct a tasty & personalized beverage. They have flavors like Elderberry & Rose Water. Awesome.
Overall I had a fabulous time and can't wait to go back! I would recommend this to anyone who is in the area. What a find! -
Review from J R.
Belvidere, IL
9/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was our second trip to Baker house within one month. We were a little disappointed this time, because the hostess was rude to us on multiple occasions. We went on a Tuesday night - and thought perhaps we didn't need a reservation. When I inquired about availability she was so rude about it - she pretended to look at the computer and said sorry, nothing until at least 9pm. After walking to the outdoor garden I noticed multiple empty tables. Curious, I checked opentable where I was able to immediately book a reservation - surprise they had an opening about one hour later - at 8pm - when I returned to her with reservation in hand she was again rude but miraculously, a table was available.
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Review from Crista L.
11/12/2010 1 Check-in Here
If you are craving love, romance, and good conversation while enjoying the sunset over Lake Geneva, the Baker House is the place for you.
Although the service lacked, and the food was decent at best, I recommend the Baker House soley for the experience and the atmosphere.
After dinner, move to a cozy couch in one of the rooms in this mansion, enjoy a glass of vino, at the same time being serenaded by an amazing pianist. Your server will come around with a platter of mini desserts. (!!!)
Be aware, The Baker House is closed on Wednesdays. -
Review from Michelle B.
Lake Geneva, WI
10/30/2011
This place had the best crab cakes I've ever had! Also excellent service with a unique atmosphere. It's a steampunk's dream restaurant.
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Review from M. T.
Alexandria, VA
9/16/2011
You are paying for the view and atmosphere. Definitely a fun place to go to dinner. The view of the lake is incredible if you are lucky enough to sit near a window in the house or out on the closed in veranda.
There are hats galore all around the house for guests to try on and wear for the evening.
The staff is incredible! They were so accommodating!! Our server Chaz was fantastic and really helped us enjoy our dinner. We couldn't decide on a bottle of wine since I prefer whites and my boyfriend prefers reds. The hostess was very knowledgeable about wines, so she came over to help suggest a wine. Her suggestion was spot on and we loved it! We had the De Loach Pinot Noir. It was $62 a bottle, which is WAY out of our price range, but on Wednesday nights all of their wines are 1/2 price for the bottle, so that made it much easier to bare.
The food was eh okay. They are all small plates and designed to share. I ordered the trio of spreads, which had a killer chicken salad spread, as well as a yummy vegetable spread. The other cheddar spread wasn't really to my liking. My boyfriend ordered the Cocktail Party for Two, which included 4 bacon wrapped scallops, 4 kabobs of your choice, and fried green beans. The scallops were okay, a little gritty. He got 2 chicken, 1 beef, and 1 shrimp. All 4 really lacked taste and flavor and were really cold. Such a disappointment. The fried green beans and sauce were amazing! We definitely recommend!
After "dinner", Chaz gave us a tour of their second floor, which are rooms they rent out like an inn. They are so beautiful and grande. I think they are priced from $300-$600 per night. It was nice to see each room, as they each have their own unique style.
So, overall, Baker House would be great for a fun evening sharing a bottle of wine and enjoying the atmosphere. Not really made for a hearty dinner. -
Review from David H.
Normal, IL
11/23/2011 Seated via OpenTable
Four couples of friends found great food, friendly and prompt service and festive hats. We passed tapas sized portions of prosciutto and other delicious cold cuts, shrimp, pate, cheeses. A great place to share with friends.
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Review from Flo J.
Chicago, IL
10/3/2010
I have been to the Baker house twice now and after our experience last night, we will not return.
When my husband and I arrived 2 weeks ago, we got a reservation and were seated promptly. Our food and drinks were great and we decided to try it again with a couple of our friends.
Yesterday I called to see if they had a reservation for 4 around 630. The person on the phone said they did not take reservations. I explained to her that we had a reservation two weeks prior but she said there 'must have been a misunderstanding'. Hhhhmmm....She said she could put our name on a list however and show up early to get a table.
Well, we arrived around 615 and she said tables were to be opening up shortly- after their sunset toast (which is okay). After the toast we returned to the bar ordered and app (came out cold) and another round (good drinks and bartenders) and checked on our table. She told us there were '2-3' foursome ahead of us and that it should not be too long. After this we watched 2 different foursomes (who arrived AFTER us) be seated. Coming up on an hour, we again asked the hostess if she had an estimated time we could be seated. The woman (not the owner apparently but a woman with a black dress and long dark hair) was extremely rude to me and spoke in a condescending tone telling me she did not know when our table would be ready but hopefully soon.
The couple we were with were ready to leave at this point and after receiving rude behavior from the hostess, I didn't want to spend another dime there. This was unfortunate for me to give a 2 star rating seeing as our previous experience was so positive but a rude hostess is not acceptable in the service industry (in my opinion). The bar tenders were kind and told me to refer to the owner who was now standing at the hosting stand. She apologized for the rude behavior of their hostess stating that there had been several angry customers that night. I told her I understood but that is no reason to treat nice customers that way.
I'm not sure we will ever return to the Baker House but if we do, I hope they can iron out their scheduling and reservation issues!! I would like to leave a more positive rating! -
Review from Diane K.
7/14/2010
I love Baker House!
I went here with a group of girlfriends on a random Thursday night. We came just in time for the sundowner, where everyone goes out to the garden to watch the sunset, put on a few extravagant hats, and drink a free themed cocktail of the night. The garden is beautiful, and the Baker house is charming. It's a very welcoming spot, meant for mingling rather than stuffy dinning. I enjoyed all the food, especially the cheese board we ordered. I am planning my next trip already.Listed in: The Places I Go Out, Top Restaurants
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Review from Luke B.
Oak Park, IL
8/17/2010 1 Check-in Here
First of all, let me say I'm very sorry to award only two stars to the Baker House. I love the concept, the atmosphere, and will likely try it again. I don't discourage anyone from trying it as well if you are vacationing in Lake Geneva. Just be warned that they don't entirely have their act together yet, and there is a chance you will be disappointed. We definitely had a two star experience on our night.
My wife and I, our baby daughter, and two friends of ours were staying at Harbor Shores, right next to Baker House. I read all of the positive reviews here and elsewhere and decided this is where we would have our first dinner. I called ahead to insure that they could accommodate our daughter with a high chair, and that we wouldn't have to wait too long for a table. We were told that they would indeed have a highchair for us and that the wait would be 20 minutes. We walked over, got some drinks at the tiny but charming bar and made our way out into the spacious and beautifully manicured front yard. A lovely start to the evening. An absolutely beautiful evening in the perfect atmosphere.
After thirty minutes, I went back inside to make sure we hadn't missed being called to our table. About ten more minutes I was told. After forty-five minutes, I checked again and was told any moment now. After an hour, it was explained to me that they had several large parties that evening and the chef had failed to show up. Ouch. I might've liked this information when we first arrived. All through this time, everyone was very pleasant to us under obviously difficult circumstances. However, I think that they were not entirely upfront with us from the start. We would've left with a much better impression had they told us at the beginning that they were slammed and had some staffing issues and that there would probably be a significant wait. We would've gone elsewhere and probably have come back the following night.
75 minutes after arriving, we were finally seated. Contrary to our earlier discussion, they told us that they did not have a high chair for our daughter. Again, something about the chef who didn't show up. (He was supposed to be bringing the high chair??) Luckily, we were staying next door, so my wife ran back to our hotel room to get our portable highchair along with some applesauce for our daughter.
It took us about 45 minutes to receive our food- two hours after first arriving. As you can imagine, at this point no one is really excited about embarking on a culinary journey. We just needed to eat!
The artisan cheeseboard we got for an appetizer was quite good; not an especially good value, but nice.
Each couple ordered the cocktail party for two, with shrimp, chicken, and beef kabobs, scallops wrapped in bacon, and fried green beans. The kabobs were average- nothing spectacular. The scallops were tasty, and the green beans were the highlight of the dish.
The hot crab and artichoke dip we had also ordered never appeared, except for on the bill. When we pointed this out, we were informed that they had indeed run out of it- must've been a miscommunication somewhere. Had we been told this when we ordered, or even during dinner, we could've ordered something else. Alas....
All in all- absolutely delightful atmosphere, good, but not great food, and a service that was completely botched on this evening.
Two stars for us on this night, but the potential to be a real gem in the Lake Geneva dining scene. Just be on your toes and ask lots of questions if you go. We may try it again next year. -
Review from Sasha K.
Round Lake, IL
9/6/2011 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
The setting is fun and luxurious, the food is absolutely delicious, and the service is outstanding. I made a reservation through Yelp on a night when they were actually over-booked already, so they could not honor the reservation. They kindly asked us to have drinks at the bar and still made a table available.
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Review from Molly D.
Chicago, IL
2/7/2012
A must experience in Lake Geneva. Whether it's a meal in their elegant dining room or a trip to the cozy bar, you're sure to find an enjoyable time a Baker House.
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Review from scott o.
Berwyn, IL
6/1/2010 1 Check-in Here
You have to go check this place out.
While on a short vacation this last weekend, my date and I happened across this old mansion/bed and breakfast with people inside. We decided to walk up and check the place out.
We were fortunate enough to be there for a tasting event and were invited in. The atmosphere, location, ambiance, staff, music, etc. were fantastic. We stayed for appetizers, second, third and fourth courses, wine, cocktails, etc. Each course or drink was better than the last. The owners came by to see how things were, took us on a tour and showed us one of the best nights we've had.... this was remember just a tasting.
On Memorial Day, 2010 they opened up and we went back. Sadly we weren't the first customers, but certainly among the first.
We had a variety of different dishes, cocktails (including a newly created Absinthe cocktail in honor of the day and my date - Call it the Prohibition Jenni if you go). Each course was fantastic with great plating. The portions were ideal sized and priced extremely well. The uniforms were period based with a 1920's feel. Each room has a warm feeling to it and welcomes you in to sit and dine. Good luck finding a place that is more affordable than this with the decore, ambiance and staff.
At sundown they invited all the guests to the front lawn for a sunset toast and celebrated with champagne.
The owners clearly have put their heart and soul into this place and have great energy and willingness to do what is needed.
Everyone in this restaurant was approachable and friendly easily making us feel more welcome here more so than anywhere else we went that weekend. If you are in Lake Geneva, you must go there to try it. It is even worth a drive from Chicago just to see what it is.
I wish them all the best. We are going to make this a regularly stop from now own. -
Review from Kristin D.
Chicago, IL
6/27/2011
My boyfriend and I went to Lake Geneva for a nice little romantic weekend when we stumbled upon this place. The second we walked in I fell in love! The old Victorian house is so beautiful and I love how you can sit in whatever room you wish, we chose the heated porch, which was nice and warm with the radiant heated floors. And my favorite part was being able to put on any of the old Victorian Hats during dinner. The food was great as well, delicious cheeses and tower of tapas. I cannot wait to go back, this is definitely my new favorite destination.
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Review from Patti P.
Carol Stream, IL
11/22/2011 Seated via OpenTable
After reading other reviews we had to stop a BakerHouse and we were not disappointed! We decided to go for a drink and an some crab cakes and they were the best crab cakes we ever had! It's a must stop when in Lake Geneva. Don't forget to grab a hat it add's to the atmosphere!
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Review from Josh B.
Chicago, IL
4/16/2011
Great spot and a lot of fun! We went there on a Friday Night and enjoyed the live lounge music. The menu could probably be a little bit more expansive, but I loved the small plate/cocktail party idea. The service was great and we had a lot of fun. We will be back. Excited to try their brunch the next time we are in the area.
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Review from Meghan C.
Chicago, IL
6/10/2010
Omg Omg.
This place is like I fell into a happy little time traveling dream I would have had when I was little...except that now there is wine!
The concept is fabulous - it's an old house that's perpetually in a historical cocktail party mode. It's all small plates, which I love because a big bowl of something gets boring quick. You are seated in different rooms of the house and use the table that is nearby. We sat on the screened in porch area and had a gorgeous view of the lake and sunset. I heard they do a sundown toast, but we were on our way out too soon.
I don't envy the servers their outfits, but they do add to the experience from my end and they were really positive about it - and friendly! Not too old-fashioned stuffy.
In all it was fabulous. If there were 6 stars as a choice I'd still want to give it 7. -
Review from Julia S.
Chicago, IL
7/18/2011
ambiance was great, food was good and reasonable priced, service was lacking.
we arrived and were seated immediately, given water and menus immediately, and then left alone for over a half hour. I wanted to speak up but my husband is extremely non-confrontational and asked me not to...so we waited...and waited...and waited. finally, a neighboring couple pointed out to their waiter how long we had been sitting there for. He said he didn't know what had happened and that he wasn't our waiter but apologized profusely and took us on himself. He also gave us two free mini appetizers to make up for it...nice i guess. the service from there on out was very good - but it was hard to overlook the beginning our time there. i could have survived with a cocktail i guess...to make matters worse, the couple on our other side had pulled the manager over while we had been waiting forever to complaing about exactly what we were going through as well as some cold food or something like that. the manager must have walked past us 4 times in those 30-40 minutes and never acknowledged the fact that we had been sitting there waiting for so long - obviously never been seen by a server.
anyway, our food was hot but it came right as the sundowner thing started, so by the time we came back - food was not nearly as good. we should have stayed back...or maybe the owners should keep their speech shorter...or really, it would be nice if they could time food around that so ythat this doesnt happen.
there is room for improvement, but i'd be willing to give it another shot. -
Review from Bill C.
Round Lake, IL
10/2/2010
My wife and I went here for our anniversary and I have to say that this was one of my favorite dining experiences of all time. The staff was warm and friendly, the food was fantastic (crab cakes, beef tenderloin sliders, etc.). The chocolate fondue is a must have! The sunset toast is a blast. Everyone in the restaurant exits out to the front lawn and has a toast. Part of the tradition is that everyone must don an old fashioned hat (provided). Cannot wait to go back and try some more dishes!
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Review from Mike S.
Tinley Park, IL
1/31/2011
My wife and I went to Baker House as a Christmas gift to me and we were not disappointed one bit!! The Host (John) was VERY informative about the menu as well as the history of the House itself! The next time we visit Lake Geneva, we will be making another stop at the Baker House.
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Review from larry b.
Woodstock, IL
9/19/2010
Great place for a drink and a snack while viewing the lake. the servers dress in Victorian attire which is quaint but Im sure uncomfortable for them. Located in the former Gilbert's spot. a beautiful old Victorian mansion with a stunnign view of Lake Geneva. Nice selection of wine by glass or bottle and some tapas like small plates to go with it. A lovely way to while away the afternoon.
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Review from Chris A.
North Aurora, IL
9/21/2011
Similar to a tapas menu where you can share with others at the table. The bacon wrapped scallops are great. The skewers with shrimp or beef were ok and the menu is somewhat limited which is why I gave it 4 stars. However, the dessert menu item that has fruit, graham crackers and marshmallows that can be dipped in chocolate was outstanding. Lastly, this place is a historical victorian 17,000 sq. foot home that is so fun to walk around and dine at. A unique experience in Lake Geneva. No other place comes close to this type in the area.
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Review from lindsey p.
Bellville, TX
9/2/2011
I wish we had stayed here. The view of the lake is great, but i am only reviewing the restaurant. My husband could not get enough of the house made potato chips. we got a cocktail party for two which came with several items, the best of which were scallops wrapped in bacon.
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Review from Helene G.
Brookfield, WI
8/17/2011
Charming victorian mansion with beautifully appointed rooms and a wonderful view of the lake. The restaurant specializes in small plates and my favorites were the scallops wrapped in bacon and the sauteed zucchini with almonds and parmesan cheese. Both were excellent. After eating on the glassed in, air conditioned porch, we took our drinks out to one of the tented sitting areas in the garden that overlooks the lake. It was a wonderful way to end the day!
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Review from Michelle M.
Chicago, IL
8/8/2011
My party of six had a wonderful time. The unique atmosphere included live parlor music, a real kick. Food is reasonably priced, tasted great and the courses were well-paced allowing us a full, relaxing evening there. Every staff member we encountered made us feel extra special including the bartender Nick, a talented and inventive mixologist, and manager Lisa who makes us want to visit again soon.
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Review from georgia r.
Glenview, IL
9/17/2010
Wonderful place in Lake Geneva!
I had a great time here at this historical home turned lounge, restaurant, and hotel. They have great atmosphere. Just to be in the beautiful home and see the amazing craftsmanship and detail that went into it's construction is worth the visit. It is across from the Lake and has a nice seating area in front of the house where nightly there is a sundown celebration complete with complimentary drinks and hats to wear. It is as if you step into another time when you go into Baker house. Baker house has great atmosphere. You can have a bite to eat or enjoy time at the bar and if you're in the mood for fun, sing along with the piano player in one of the front rooms. It would be a unique venue to host a celebration as well. I will be sure to stop by here during my future visits to Lake Geneva. -
Review from Bridget B.
Aurora, IL
7/19/2011
This place is really charming. We went for after-dinner drinks, and we had a great time. Just two of us after a dinner date, and we went to sit in the bar area. We immediately felt welcome, and the bartenders made REALLY good stuff. I didn't even have to order an actual drink. I just told them I wanted a refreshing martini that wasn't sweet, and they made me a delicious cucumber-kiwi cocktail that I've been craving since. They really know what they're doing, and I know one of them is actually a mixologist, so he's super-knowledgeable. Four stars because I was a little uncomfortable with the extent to which they took the 20's theme, but obviously some people love that. Would definitely go back to try the food and definitely to drink more!
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Review from Lisa M.
Chicago, IL
10/9/2010
This place is fun! It's definitely got a kitschy vibe to it with the whole staff in period clothing but not in a cheezy way. The decor is gorgeous, definitely well done and the food was pretty great too. It's the perfect place to go just hang out, drink wine and enjoy some small plates. The view is great too!
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Review from pamela c.
Chicago, IL
6/13/2010
This place is what I wish that all of Lake Geneva were like. It is a BEAUTIFUL old historic home that feels like it was taken right out of the Great Gatsby. They also have a beautiful lawn in front with period white iron furniture from the 1930's. We had dinner on the glassed in porch with a great view of the Lake. There is also a bar room and several other rooms where you could sit for a cocktail. They are going to be opening up hotel rooms in the late summer too. This place has sooo much charm and elegance, we were in heaven. The good was very good - it's all small plates. It would be nice if the menu were a little more extensive as we'd have gone back a second night! The tab was very reasonable as well - My husband and I had a great bottle of wine and about 6 small plates for $100! This is a do not miss when you are in Lake Geneva!
