Popeye's on Lake Geneva

Nothing special about this place. Decor is tacky, service is that of a bunch of young kids ( talking instead of being attentive to there tables) and i must have seen about 10 managers all over the place as if it were a high end steakhouse in Chicago. That was a turn off immediately. For $50 we got the attached pics. Average, at best, over priced food. I'm sorry but if your looking for a nice decorated place with established servers on the water, you are way better off going to Mars, Pier 290 or The Getaway. Food is priced right and exceptional. You also get great portions. Read all the reviews people. Popeyes is at a 3.7 stars and ALL the others i mentioned are at a 4.5 stars or better. It speaks for itself.

My family and I had an absolute wonderful experience at Popeyes this evening! We shared the crab Rangoon dip and it did not disappoint. I had all you can eat cod and it was amazing! The 2 older kids had all you can eat tenders, my 4 year old had a cheeseburger and my mom had the Fishermans Basket. All items were incredible and eaten in full. The decor was fun, the staff was insanely friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. It's a huge place with valet parking in the back. If I lived nearby, I would go at least once a month! Definitely stop in!!!!

Great atmosphere and view. Great view of the lake. Food was awesome. Rotisserie chicken was nicely seasoned. They have spotted cow on tap. The place was decorated in the old pirate/naval scheme. Loved this place.

Food was okay! If you like garlic and green onions, you will like it. There are so many menus so it’s kinda difficult to expect the taste! It was our first trying this restaurant and it wasn’t too bad. Shrimp and bri cheese food was good! I liked it. Calamari was also okay. The pastas were pretty blend.

Right on the water, perfect for lunch, dinner, or dessert! Or even for a couple of drinks. Julian was outstanding! Provided us with everything we asked for and had the perfect welcoming spirit. There was a 30-minute wait, and I could see why... it was definitely worth it. We ate an early dinner as the sun was setting over the water, and we got a great window seat. Beautiful! It was like a night out on a mini ship. The interior is cozy and warm, and the design is top-tier! Reminds me of a dinner sail. There is nothing to complain about. It is in the perfect area. So many things to do all around if there is a wait. Most importantly, it was clean, food was amazing, and temperatures were just right!

Great food. Great atmosphere and great service and courteous. Been to Popeyes multiple times and it never fails. I have tried many dishes over the course of the year and they all are mouth watering. Cheers

Very over-priced for just average food. My iced tea had a lemon slice in it that still hsd the sticker in. Not sure if it was washed! Our waitress was phenomenal though, and checked in with us often.

For starters, the staff was very attentive. If we needed anything, I did not have to wait long for them to ask. The patio was clean and comfortable with plenty of shade from the umbrellas. Fried fish was great. Rotisserie chicken was great. Potato pancakes and hush puppies were next level amazing! I personally can not wait to go back.

What a great time, food was fantastic, we started with fried calamari, then had a OMG burger and a chicken wrap that were off the rails good. Matt our server was the best, the view of Lake Geneva was amazing and if all that wasn't enough their loyalty program is really fantastic!

It has a nice view of the lake. Service was good. Ambiance was a little busy but ok. I had a cheese burger and a cup of lemon chicken soup. I liked the soup which was something new for me. The cheeseburger was good and I liked the fries which came along with it. If I go back to Lake Geneva, I probably return to the restaurant to try something different.

We have been to Popeyes a few times over the years with a large family group and always had a pleasant experience as they do well with large groups. This was not the case on Wednesday evening and will most likely make us think twice about returning. We did not receive two of our starter items and when we asked to have them removed from the bill-our server acted surprised. We also received one of our guests meals (a salad) as the rest of our guests were finishing their meals and the plates were being cleared. Several items were served missing condiments or missing items all together (ie: chicken missing from the chicken nachos). There were few apologies and only "we are really busy". We are very understanding as we do travel with a large family but the restaurant was not busy and there was no accountability. We asked for the salad to go-as she brought it as we were paying the bill-and the server seemed very annoyed. When we got home to eat the meal, the salad had carelessly been thrown in a box. Dressing in an open container-which had then spilled everywhere. Complete lack of care or concern for their customers. Our server may have been new based on her lack of urgency, knowledge, or customer service-we saw her discussing our situation with the Manager who never walked over to check on us, offer an apology, or assist her own staff. Be warned that the service has gone dramatically down hill.

Below average and overpriced food. Didn't pull up Yelp! until after the fact... Service was just okay. For two drinks and one appetizer including tip was damn near over 70.00...GULP. Tried their brie appetizer and was less than underwhelming. Their drinks were just okay too. Did not offer fish and chips. Would suggest skipping the entire establishment all together tbh.

Undistinguishable food for a slight premium. However, we had a large party of 12 and Popeye's is very spacious and had plenty of seating on a Saturday afternoon. With the space and convenience, this was an easy choice for us. Here are some of the items that we had: 1) Broccoli cheddar soup 2) Shrimp and lobster bisque 3) Popeye's baked brie 4) Cheese curds 5) Famous rotisserie - half chicken with a side of fries 6) White Marble Farms premium pulled pork - half pound with a side of fries and slice of toast Our bill with gratuity and tax came out to approximately $325. For what it is, from the portions to the flavor profiles, I am not entirely on board with the premium. However, service was friendly and food delivery was efficient.

Be prepared to pay high prices for average food and this tourist magnet. We pulled into the parking lot and were met with an attendant whom quickly stated "$5 per hour PLUS TIP". This was laughable, we have to pay to park at tin the restaurants parking lot where we intend to spend money? Also, the PLUS TIP comment rubbed me the wrong way. The outdoor patio is large and nice to enjoy a meal outside, but our lunch was interrupted by a lot of cars honking at each other as people tried to back out of spots along the patio. Can you see the lake? Yes, but your view is limited again, by the cars. We did not venture inside. Our service was good! We were seated right away and our waitress was very good checking to make sure we were okay and our glasses were always full. She was the only good part of our visit. The food was average at best and WAY overpriced. My son got all you can eat chicken tenders. 3 came out on the plate, he ordered 5 more right away and those also came out very quickly. When he ordered 6 more the pace slowed. They made sure they did not come out until everyone else was done eating therefore ensuring he would not order again. The crab Rangoon dip was flavorless and very disappointing. The nachos were stacked with cheese but the other toppings were lacking to say the least. The pulled pork was good, small portion, but good. Everyone Loved the fries!

Hair in OMG burger. No empathy. Still charged for it. Service lacking.... Perch sandwich all batter no fish. Nachos just cheese in the microwave and little toppings. Like they say...location, location, location.

It's a trap I was back in Lake Geneva and was super hungry after walking 21.5 miles around the lake. The thought of some roasted chicken sounded delightful. I was able to get a seat on the patio and ordered up a spicy margarita and a chicken sandwich. Staff was super fantastic and kept refilling my water as I worked on rehydrating. The drink was good and the chicken and fries were average. My total bill for myself with tip was $49.01, which just reminds me of my previous visit where dinner seemed excessive. The patio would be a great place to visit with friends and have a summer drink.

We stopped at this place on 4th of July for some after lake activities and let me tell you! Aaaaaamazinnng food from the appetizer to the main dish. Very fresh and yummy definitely would recommend. Service was good as well. We sat outside so it's a beautiful ambiance. Can't wait to go back again

This was a fun find in lake Geneva. It's located near the downtown area with a nice view of the lake. There was plenty of seating. The decor was nice to look at with a number of unique items scattered around and hung from the ceiling. The server was personable and friendly. The drinks were good, the burger/fries was delicious, and the calamari had a unique presentation. I would definitely visit again.

I have been to this restaurant once before - close to 20 years ago. I know people rave about it.I didn't return after the first time because of the experience, expensive prices and just ok food. I thought we would give it another chance since it has been 20 years. My partner all but finished his meal before mine came out. Not fun to eat alone when you intended to go out on a date and enjoy a meal together. Advice to customers - Review your checks! I joined the VIP membership to take advantage of the advertised special. I gave the server my id number - when I ordered and he wrote it down. When the bill game, the discount was not applied. I asked about it and he took the check back. We waited 15 minutes, to have him return with the same check - no discount (25% off sandwich and flatbreads). I had to ask again. And he left with the check again. Then came back 5 minutes later with a corrected check. What exactly did he do the first time? Is this done so people don't notice or say anything and just pay the undiscounted cost? Please note that customers do not like to have to point out misadvertising! And many men get embarrassed or humiliated by having to point out an incorrect bill or that a discount was not applied. Also no one checked on refills on water or soda. The bbq chicken flatbread was good until 15 minutes after we left when I got bad stomach cramps and ended up in the bathroom for the next hour. Management - please understand the importance of food safety, customer service, and training staff appropriately. Consider what you can do about flies and bees in the outside seating area. Overall a disappointing experience.

Always delicious, always hot, fresh just like homemade. You can never go wrong eating here. Stopped in for their St Patrick's day specials green beer corn beef deliciousness. And if corn beef is not your favorite thing. You definitely need to try their fish fry. I highly recommend the family style all you can eat plater. Well worth it! Bon Appétit

The prices are insanely high. A 16 oz cocktail was $15... the impossible burger was $20... and I'm pretty sure I was served beef instead of impossible meat which I didn't notice until after the fact bc it made me sick. Won't be coming back here. I would recommend the wine bar next store though! The only positives were that the place had a fun environment, and our waitress was really nice.

The food tasted really bad! The meat especially the chicken on the flat bread tasted very stale. The appetizers were okay but on the whole would never go back!

We were so excited to try this place but the food was very overpriced, greasy and overall not very good. Chicken didn't have much flavor and the ribs were very fatty. Nachos were okay

Visited here during the Fine Arts and Craft festival. The prices are very high for what you get. I had the Faroe Salmon which was extremely thin and a little fishy tasting (not fresh fish). My husband had the Pulled Chicken Sandwich which was better than mine. I would not recommend this place for seafood! The suggested tip on the receipt is outrages. 20%, 22% Nd $25%. They are insane. The food is definitely not worth that amount.

View is great. Service was too. Thank you Delaney / you were awesome. Food is so overpriced and not great. We had a shrimp Brie bake and it was average at best. The Brie was cold and the shrimp were really small. The dish was just filled with grease. The menu is very limited. There are not very many healthy options at all. Will not be going back.

It's in a beautiful location the area is really nice right on Lake Genva, the service was very prompt Andy was our server he suggested a lot of menu items. I ordered the rotisserie chicken sandwich, & the homie Chad ordered the broil Cod. Overall the area is really nice the food is on the medium price range but you get a lot of food.

I ordered a chicken wrap and a side salad and my husband ordered a pulled pork sandwich with no alcoholic beverages . The chicken on the wrap was very underwhelming and the fries were very greasy . The lettuce in the salad also appeared as it hadn't been washed . I ate about 25% of the meal . In addition , the price was ridiculous, $80! No way will I come back here . The staff was friendly , I will say that .

Ribs wee one the best I have ever tried! Recommend, service was quick, reliable. Very nice place

The food was good, and the view was very nice. I did think it was over priced. My pros Beautiful location Food was good Server was nice Cons Overpriced My order was made incorrectly I ordered an appetizer of calamari that was served with cocktail sauce, I saw that one of their other appetizers was served with a Thai chili sauce, and I asked if I could have that sauce replace of the cocktail sauce. I'm just not a fan of cocktail sauce for seafood I know it seems silly because it's what it served with but I'm just not a fan. Of course they were more than happy to give me the other sauce, but charged me for it which I thought was a little over the top since the dish already came with us sauce that I was just asking them to replace and they replaced it with a very tiny little plastic cup of Thai chili sauce. Overall, I'm glad we tried it but I don't think we would be back. Overall, the food was good just not worth $100 bill for

After coming to popeye's for over 50 years, I arrived a little early waiting for some friends from a distant town. The manager javiar, would not seek me until the others in the party arrived. There was plenty of seating, no one was being served yet. I feel like having been treated as a second class citizen. I will not return.

The ambiance and lake views are great, but the food, which is not cheap, was just okay. Nobody in my party was super impressed. Also, we all came in for a drink, but balked when we saw that even the high end coctails were being served in plastic cups. Really!? If you are looking for overpriced average food and drinks in tacky plastic then this is your place.

Over priced mediocre food. 1/4 Rotisserie chicken with Mediterranean pulled lamb was okay. Probably wouldn't get it again but shrimp and lobster bisque was pretty good. Good location but wouldn't come back here.

We had the chicken nachos when we stopped for the eclipse. They had great flavor and were good sized. Server was finishing training and did a nice job. Love looking out the window while dining and looking at the lake

My family has been loyal patrons of Popeyes in Lake Geneva for decades, the location and view are beautiful. It is with a heavy heart that I write this review about the recent changes we've experienced. What was once a beloved establishment has unfortunately taken a turn for the worse. In the past, Popeyes was synonymous with value and quality. However, our recent visits have left us disheartened. The restaurant now charges extra for nearly everything, even items that were once included without question. As a long-time fan of their Greek dip, I was shocked to find out that the bread rolls, which used to accompany the dip, now come at an additional cost. It's even more disappointing that they charge individually for requesting the rolls that were once an integral part of the dish. The price hikes have been substantial and quite unreasonable. For example, a simple Corona beer now costs a staggering $9. This drastic increase in prices would be more acceptable if the quality matched the cost, but sadly, it doesn't. On one occasion, my husband ordered a chicken sandwich, and what he received was a sorry excuse for a meal. The chicken was limp, dark meat, and lacked the flavor and satisfaction that Popeyes was known for. It pains me to say that after years of being loyal customers, we have not visited Popeyes in over a year due to these disappointing changes. It's disheartening to see such an iconic Lake Geneva favorite lose its charm and appeal. I implore the management of Popeyes to take heed of the negative reviews they have been receiving lately and make improvements. Popeyes has a special place in the hearts of Lake Geneva residents, but recent experiences have tarnished that reputation. We sincerely hope that the restaurant's management takes the feedback seriously and works to restore the quality and value that once made Popeyes a cherished local gem.

My husband and I was there on a weekend getaway this past weekend from Indiana. The service was great, the staff was awesome, the food was great, and the teamwork displayed was outstanding. Shout out to the manager who went above and beyond for us on our second night. We will definitely return whenever back in the area again.

I'm local... The only time we come is when out of town friends say, let's go to Popeyes. Let's start with the decor/ambiance etc...Hello, it's time...The leftover 80's nautical theme is screaming for a makeover. Please The only redeemers are location and views. Next, food... Same for the last , em , forever! Meh, mediocre tourist offerings. Nothing, literally nothing inspirational. Prices! Oh boy,,,IE: Two burgers, fries and two drinks,,,Hold on, with tax/tip $89.00 yep... Could go on about menu prices for basically every item but will defer to others to comment. One star except for view and rotisserie chicken! I'll be back when overruled by out of town guests!

We went there yesterday and will never go again. Their food is over-priced- selling a chicken breast with nothing else for $24. Yes, they have a view of the lake but so do several other restaurants in the area. To add insult to injury, they were charging for lemons in our water. We are "Loyalty Members" and we wanted to know if there were any discounts registered with our account. They would not look it up unless we ordered something. We have been Lake Geneva regulars for over 20 years and Popeyes used to be a good place to go- serving two sides with their chicken and rolls. Those days have disappeared.

Came in with a large group (12) on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated pretty quickly. Service was friendly and prompt, though the food did take a while. Calamari as an appetizer was good - so was my seafood bisque. Decor was fun - there's even a small gift shop. Very close to the lake and the dock where cruises depart. Only complaint was the prices - they seemed quite high.

We had a great experience here a year ago. Food was good, kids loved it. So we came back. Things have CHANGED. The prices are outrageous. $20 for a burger or nachos? $5 for sodas? Okay, fine, it's Lake Geneva. But do you want sour cream with those nachos? Oh sorry, that'll be EXTRA. Want sauce? EXTRA. Want to use a freaking credit card?! EXTRA. And the portion sizes were SMALL. (Plus, I loved how the tip suggestions on the receipt were for 20, 22, 26%. Our server was nice, but NOPE.) Last time we'll go to Popeye's.

This is a must when we go to Lake Geneva. The place is big and comfy. There was a bit of a line when we went but it wasnt that long of a wait. I ordered the Seafood Combo. It was good. I loved the fries. It was like cajun fries. We also had cheese curds and Shrimp with Brie that comes with bread. Its unique and its tje first time we had it. Quite unique not a common appetizer. Its definitely a must try. My cousin and sister ordered Pot Roast and they liked it. Will definitely come back and try more stuff next time we are in Lake Geneva.

Food was good, not great...definitely not worth what they charged. Our waitress didn't mention that everything for the nachos was extra...never refilled our beverages.

Our service decent. That's the only good thing I can say. I had the steak sandwich, which was cold,fatty, tough, overcooked, and lacked flavor. My fries (all 12 of them) were cold. There really isn't anything to tell you other than this place is a giant waste of money. It boggles my mind that this place is even still open, but it has to be because neighboring restaurants have a long wait to get a table, and you can basically walk into Popeye's and be seated right away. (Which, had my friend not had diet restrictions, we would have heeded this bad omen, and gone elsewhere) Seriously, go ANYWHERE else.

Popeye's is a great place to go to grab delicious food and a beautiful view. The interior decor reminds you of the old Popeye tv show. The view from the dining area we sat in was amazing. Our view of the lake was amazing. The temperature was just right in the dining area. I ordered the pot roast, it was tender and delicious. My friends enjoyed their meals, each meal had a gravy like sauce poured over it. We spent an ample amount of time chatting. There was a bar area I did not capture a photo of.

Way over priced for below average food & service. The cheese curds were good but that's where it ended. Service was really bad as we got our cheese curd appetizer before getting iced tea and water. Were they busy? NO!!! Not at all!! I could not imagine going there when they were. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!

Came to Popeye's after bad experience at Oakfire Pizza next door. Hostesses were great. Got us seated by a window. Jon the server was excellent today. Checked on us regularly and very friendly. The "new" Sheboygan brats are to die for. Mine was fabulous. Cole Slaw could have been a tad colder. A bit pricey but not a deal breaker. lots of space at this restaurant. We will return.

The best nachos I ever had here: rotisserie chicken nachos supreme. Service is good. It is a great place for relax in lake g

Visited this place yesterday. Was not busy and service took forever! There were only about 4 tables of customers and 3 servers. Waited to put our order in for over 20 mins and over 20 to get our bill. Ordered the chicken sampler which included a 1/4 chicken and 1/4 BBQ rib for $30! The chicken was ok, but the ribs were obviously made days ago...dried out, chewy and clearly microwaved. They were drowning in BBQ sauce and I only received 3 ribs. The rice pilaf that came with had way too much butter on it, and the tablespoon of coleslaw that was served smelled spoiled. Hands down one of the worse dining experiences I've ever had. The best part about the place was the very kind older gentleman that sat us.

Busy spot right on the water. Kind of pricey. Food is good but not the best in lake geneva. Service was good!

Food was pretty good but was quite disappointed with the lack of a gift shop. Also it appeared as if my favorite items such as the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Red Beans and Rice were absent from the menu. Interior was pretty nice compared to most Popeyes locations. I'm not used to sitting down and having a waitress at Popeyes but was pleasantly surprised. I will come back when the chicken sandwich is back in stock.

This place has seats....which is more than we could say for other restaurants in the area on a busy Sunday night. Service was a disaster - it took about 15-20 mins for the server to come take our order. I understand it was pretty busy but no apologies were given. Also we watched as our food was brought out and sat waiting and covered in flies at a station while the server was no where to be found. Finally another employee brought the food over and dropped my husbands bun on the table, without offering to replace it. The kids meal $10 pizza is tiny and clearly just a frozen pizza. The 1/4 chicken was fine but the frozen veg side was weak and honestly I was still hungry when done. Prices are high too and you get plastic cutlery on top of it all - I recommend you avoid this tourist trap and find somewhere else.

Ugh just ugh. Went there for lunch ordered 1/4 chicken meal. Let me tell you this was no better than a $5.99 chicken meal from Jewel. My friend ordered a barbecue chicken sandwich. And there it sat all alone on the plate. These two entrees were $18 EACH. This is not fine dining folks. We also ordered margaritas which had ABSOLUTELY no alcohol in them.. it was like drinking a mix straight out of the bottle. All together with a cup-of soup and tip this was a $100 lunch. The food was mediocre, the drinks were bad. Pretty view, but just go sit on a bench by the water.. the view is free.

We have an annual winter weekend trip planned to Lake Geneva and Popeye's has always been on our dinner stop list. The restaurant itself is great. The food doesn't disappoint as we love their hamburgers. The price is outrageous = $21.99 for a cheeseburger with nothing else - no lettuce, no pickles, nothing additional comes with this overpriced burger. It is just a sad hamburger on a plate. Alone. If you wish to have fries - add $2.99 for those. Appetizers range from $10 - $18. I ordered a Mai Tai drink - $15 for an average sized drink. Sad to say - we will now be looking for another great restaurant in the Lake Geneva area.

Used to be great. Now the margaritas come from a mix, the food tastes frozen, and it's just way overpriced.

Popeye's is a staple in my family and certainly a staple in Lake Geneva. I usually come here at least once a year and never fail to enjoy the atmosphere, the best broccoli cheddar soup in the world, the drinks, and the beautiful view of the lake. They have since added a huge outdoor dining area, as well. Oddly, the host seemed to be getting really angry with people who were wearing masks. (I visited on Mother's Day). He kept saying that Wisconsin didn't require masks anymore and was saying it in a way that was really frustrated and judgemental, which was off-putting. Additionally, the BBQ here is usually incredible and a big claim to fame for them. Unfortunately, I was disappointed in the BBQ this time around. My chicken and lamb were mushy and bland, instead of crispy and flavorful like they usually are here.

So expensive! Ridiculous really. $5 for a soft drink!! 20$ for a burger and fries?!! Come on! $150 for four people. AND you can't really get what you would like because there are no substitutions... want unseasoned fries..nope! Veggies OR fruit OR salad instead of fries...that would be nope nope and nope (I asked!) No substitutions! But you could have onion rings for an up charge! Nope.. not getting my business again.

DO NOT EAT HERE! This whole place is a SCAM. Me and my family ate here today 7/9/23. Our server was AVE. Waited for 8 minutes to be able to give our orders. We ordered the following: 2 Long Island Teas - Was ok 1 Infused Bloody Mary- Undrinkable 2 Stella Artois Beers 1 Strawberry Margarita- Good Nothing extraordinary 1 Full Rack Ribs- Tastes old 2 Calamares- Was Ok 1 Side of Fries- Good Our bill was $224.87 The 2 Long Island teas on the menu regular was 13.99 They charged us 18.99 each. Ave, the server claimed that our Long Island teas were Large. She didn't ask us if it was large or small. Also, the menu did not state this. As customers, we saw Long Island teas for 13.99 NOT the 18.99- Ave never asked us. Our Calamares were 30$ each! The menu stated $18.99. Ave, our server claimed we asked for large Calamares. We did NOT and she never asked. As customers, we saw 18.99 Calamares and that's what we ordered. If we knew and saw that it was priced at 30$ each plate, we would not have ordered it. Also, the calamares we received were just regular sized calamares. We enjoyed the day at Lake Geneva except for this place. When I asked Ave about this, she just spewed BS reason. I didn't have time to argue so I just said STOP, no need to talk and I know and she knows what is wrong. I paid, left her 20$ tip and left. I will be filing an Unjust/Unfair business practices with FTC and will report this at Better Business Bureau. To everyone reading this and have been served this false prices. Please contact me at tim01@ymail.com - This kind of business practices should NOT continue.

I'll be honest here, great location, the views are cool & so is the vibe but the food was just ok. Drinks were overpriced and lacking booze of any kind. Service not great either. Felt like crap for the rest of the day after eating here. Tasted good but very very salty. Not worth the money in my opinion. Probably won't come back based on the service & drinks alone. Paying $13.99 for one drink should have SOME alcohol in it? My dumbass ordered more than one too! Had way better meals in Lake Geneva for half the price. And I'm not a cheap ass either! But if I did return would ONLY try the Rotisserie foods .... Don't waste the $ on anything else.

Took the Gage's Lake Geneva tour today, after the tour we stopped at Popeye's on Lake Geneva, directly across the street. Thursday is their half off appetizers special, surprise, they literally have no appetizers to speak of! Though not crowded, the host sat us at the worst table in the place. Every lunch special was at least $30.00 bucks with the exception of their fall special a bratwurst for $18.00! Hard pass on this tourist trap, we walked.