The Hotel Lakeside Dining Room has been a smashing success this summer thanks to a delicious menu providing a unique family dining experience and the creativity of new manager Chef Stacy Maple.

Featuring a classic flare with a modern edge, Chef Stacy’s cuisine is inspired by the lake and the fresh, colorful flavors of summer. A few favorite items include, Chilled Strawberry Soup, classic Seafood Boils, hand-breaded Lake Erie Perch and Peach Barbeque Pulled Pork.

The proper Afternoon Teas have been very popular, a tradition Chef Stacy brought back to the historic hotel. A hot pot of tea is served alongside warm scones with Devonshire cream, lemon curd and house-made preserved, followed by three tiers of savory morsels and delicious tea desserts.

Adult Tea ($22) includes nine different food items for each person. Petite Tea ($10) includes a warm scone, petite peanut butter and jelly sandwich and choice of tea desserts

It wouldn’t be a Lakeside summer without a tasty, cold treat!

The Lakeside Lemon Cooler is a refreshing drink consisting of handcrafted lemonade, soda water, a dash of cream, a sugared rim, lemon wedge and whipped cream for extra sweetness.

The Popsicle Spritzer is an incredibly fun drink for kids. This light, fruity drink is made with sweetened lime seltzer and a frozen strawberry fruit bar tipped upside down into the glass, complete with strawberry slices and lime wedge.

Wake up on Sunday morning to the Hotel Lakeside Dining Room’s brunch specials, like Perch BLT or Wagyu Brunch Burger topped with egg and bacon. The brunch menu features a combination of popular breakfast and lunch items, a create-your-own brunch plate option and weekly specials. Reservations are suggested.

Lakeside will also have exceptional dining over Labor Day weekend. The Dining Room will be “Grilling in the Courtyard,” located behind the hotel, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept 6. The menu features a grilled burger, brat or hot dog basket, served with a side and a drink for $7-$10.

The Hotel Lakeside Dining Room now offers gift cards. Purchase, in any amount, by calling the dining room at (419) 798-4461 Ext. 257 or visit 150 Maple Ave., Lakeside during business hours.

It is not too late to experience the Hotel Lakeside Dining Room for yourself. Hours of operation are as follows:

Through Sept. 6 — On Friday & Saturday lunches from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. lunch; dinners from 5-8 p.m.; Afternoon Tea at 2 p.m. or 3:15 p.m., reservations required. Call 419-798-4461, Ext. 257.

Sunday brunch is from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday the dining room is closed.

Sept. 12-27 — Saturday: 5-8 p.m. dinner; Afternoon Tea at 2 p.m. or 3:15 p.m., reservations required: contact (419) 798-4461, ext. 257.

Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. brunch. Monday through Friday the dining room is closed.

The Hotel Lakeside Dining Room will close for the season after Sunday, Sept. 27. For more information about the Hotel Lakeside Dining Room, visit lakesideohio.com/diningroom.

To dine at the Hotel Lakeside Dining Room during Lakeside Chautauqua’s gated season (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day), ask the gate attended for a complimentary Shopping/Dining Pass. This pass is valid for 90 minutes and must be validated by the manager of the business establishment.

If this is not completed, or if the time allotted is exceeded, the guest(s) will be charged a fee upon departure. *Please note: Parking is not included and this pass does not allow access to the Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus.

To experience an entire day at Lakeside, purchase a Daily Chautauqua Pass: $17/adult and $10/youth (ages 13-24) per day; valid until 7 p.m. the following day. As always, admission for children age 12 and under and guests over the age of 90 is free.

A Daily Auto Pass is required.Limited parking is available within the gates for $13 per day or the South Gate Parking Lot for $7 per day (complimentary shuttle service available). Purchase Chautauqua Passes and Auto Passes in advance at lakesideohio.com/admission or upon entering the gates of Lakeside.