Hoak's

My family have been going to Hoak's for 50 years, now I go! Great food and great service! Wonderful owners!

We were served cod after asking and being told that the fish fry was haddock. The fries and baked potato were cold. The waitress was relatively new and very nice. We sat upstairs which was quiet and not overly busy. The New England clam chowder and the french onion soups were very good. We were disappointed that there was no bread or rolls served with the dinners. It was either an oversight or a COVID thing. The beef on weck seemed plentiful, but cut thicker than I'd like and definitely more well done than even medium. It wasn't an unpleasant experience, but we've had better dinners there.

No updated menu online and even the old one was hard to find. New England Clam chowder was impressive. Had a good amount of fresh clams. Portion size for a bowl was small but good nonetheless. It came with the prime rib special so I ordered a salad separately. The salad with homemade bacon ranch dressing was outstanding. Those were the stars. Prime rib was affordable.

Great local spot with a lot of historical value. Huge patio and a great view of the lake. The building has been a Hamburg landmark for ages and over the past few years has seen some great upgrades. The feeling here is casual and friendly and they offer a lot of classic casual bar food along with seafood options. Lots of great drink and beer options too which makes it a perfect spot for dinner or grabbing a few drinks.

I came recently for lunch and had the roast beef on weck and the julienne salad. The beef was a very large portion, tender and cooked to perfection. The salad was also huge and had a generous amount of toppings. I got a great seat on the patio and enjoyed the wonderful view and service.

During covid I can see the staff has worked hard to make guests feel safe. The staff is wearing masks, cleaning often and they offer social distancing guidelines inside and outside.

What a classic timeless place! Food was wonderful, best fish fry I’ve had in a very long time. Fish quality was excellent. The waitress was so sweet and efficient. Everyone there seemed to have a story from the old days of coming and it was so nice to hear that. Including my mother :). We didn’t get a chance to sit outside but we sat by the window the views were so relaxing and wonderful. Can’t wait to take my children here one day and continue the summer tradition.