Lola's Lakehouse - Waconia

Lola’s is super cute. The service was friendly and prompt. Food was amazing. The Brussels sprout appetizer happy hour special is a great value. It’s a huge serving, usually the four of us fight over them but there were plenty. Three out of four of us got steak salads and they were delicious.

Great service by Julie. Food was good (2 of us had the Sea Bass — very small portion for the price, 1 had the pasta, which was great, and 1 had the porkchops — huge portion). Atmosphere is always good. Service has been very consistent. Food was good but a bit over priced especially the sea bass.

I joined friends at Lola’s Restaurant last night in Waconia. I had the lobster and shrimp risotto. They now charge $4 for a bread to go with your meal. Came to around $46. The waitress had us pay electronically through a phone app. The choices for a tip started at 20% and went up to 40%. I was a little peeved at the assumption. I requested she give me the option to choose a different amount for a tip. She was specific in stating to the table that my tip was 16%. My friend chose the 20% even though the meal and service were only very basic. I’m amazed at how people are afraid to leave less even though they may want to do so. The waitress made her wage and about $25 for the hour we were there. I didn’t think the service or the food was exceptional enough to warrant paying a higher amount.

Appetizer Gouda Cheese Fondue was out of this world delicious! Had the Halibut Special and was blown away my new favorite dish!

Our service was awesome and food was great as always.