Generations on the lake Restaurant

We recently visited and would rate it 3.4 stars. The service was good, but the organization was a bit lacking. The food quality was average, around a 3-star level. It felt pricey for what was offered.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

We have been to this restaurant quite a few times, and my parents love it. We recently moved and my parents helped out a lot during the process, so we brought them here to thank them for their help.

We made reservations for 6:30pm. Nobody came to get us any drinks until 6:45pm. Not even a greeting. The waitress was unfriendly (we had her last time and were unimpressed as well.) we didn’t order our food until 7:05. People that were seated after us had already ordered and starting receiving their orders before we even ordered.

We had an 11 month old with us and by the time we eventually got our food, she was over it and wanting to go. The waitress never came to check on us and offer drinks at any point between ordering our initial drinks and when our food finally to came.

When she finally did bring our order, she forgot one meal and clearly had to go back and actually order it because it took another ten minutes for it to come. Two orders were completely wrong, one of which was the babies meal.

This is the final straw for poor service here, we won’t be back again.

Great eatery !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cabernet, Wings, French Onion Soup

Great gathering at Generations on the Lake last night! Warm Fall evening, beautiful sunset, excellent service and the food … well has to be the best place to eat in Carleton Place! We sat in the Four season patio by the wood stoves and enjoyed the best prime rib dinner we’ve had in a long time. Many thanks to an amazing chef and his fast, efficient staff for a wonderful evening! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Best place to relax and have an excellent meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Battered Seafood Platter

Had a fantastic Thanksgiving Turkey meal, the amount of food was great served hot and tasted perfect, our server was friendly and accurate.

Parking: Right across from the door

Kid-friendliness: This is a great Family restaurant with lots on the menu for all

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Barbra was super friendly and efficient. This is such a beautiful spot by the water with great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend Generations!

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a beautiful restaurant by the lake, nice menu delicious food I had clam chowder it was excellent, the service was very friendly and efficient a very nice drive from Ottawa, I will definitely be back as soon as next week. Thank you for great service

Fantastic place to visit for a great meal. Food is great, and many choices . The service was terrific, the atmosphere was awesome. The views are majestic. Went there to celebrate a birthday and she was thrilled. We will be going back. Ample parking, great wine list. It was like being at a cottage, great conversation and friends to share with.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Fries

Nice restaurant but very slow service. Took 1 1/2 to get pur meals. Extremely cold in the restaurant, our food got cold fast

We went to Generations Inn on a Sunday afternoon and had hamburgers and sweet potato fries. It was the best burger I have had in a very long time. The flavour profile was outstanding. I had the smoky banquet burger and it was absolutely amazing. I will be back there very soon for date night!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heard the food was really good and was looking forward to trying it out. Arrived without a reservation and the guy who greeted at the door was extremely unfriendly, rude and dismissive. Won’t go back again, so I guess I’ll never know how good the food is.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The food was excellent but service was so so. Long wait for our meal, possibly due to there being a wedding reception on site that day. Would definitely go back though. Nice waterfront location.

NY steak (for 2) was perfectly cooked, deliciously tender. Could have used more sautéed mushroom and onions. Roasted veg were a perfect side. Can't wait to go back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4