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  Last night, my wife and I were driving through the area.  We were getting a bit hungry, so I read through a list of area restaurants on our GPS. When I reached the Red Geranium, my wife interrupted me, saying, "That's the one!" I asked her, "Why?"  She said, "Many years ago, my mom and I ate there.  When my sister found out, she was really disappointed that she didn't come with us!  It's a nice place.  At least, it used to be."  Long story short -- it's still a nice place!
  
  Here is a summary of our highlights:
  
  * Linen tablecloth, nice silverware, clean, pleasant atmosphere
  * Casual to formal casual attire
  * Great, personable service
  * Wonderful Friday night fish fry
  * Get the She Crab soup -- it's really as good as everyone says!!!
  * All of the food is top notch
  * Prices on menu might seem a bit high, but you get what you pay for...and the specials are very reasonable
  
  After the soup and fish fry, we could not accommodate dessert.  I asked our waitress, who happened to be the restaurant's dessert chef, what she would suggest.  As chocolate lovers, she recommended the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and suggested that I heat the cake for about 20-seconds before eating it.  I did.  After heating it, the chocolate became almost like mousse.  It was excellent!
  
  If you are looking for a pub or a fast food restaurant, go somewhere else and don't post a review here, complaining that it isn't what you want.  If you are looking for an upscale fish fry, I can heartily recommend The Red Geranium!

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  Posted on 07.06.13 Dave M.

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  Nice little restaurant near the highway and Grand Geneva resorts. sort of a brunchy kind of place, but they do serve dinner. we had the grilled chicken wrap which is ok, and the quiche of the day which was very good. i had a cup of the she crab soup which was amazing. and very rich.  certainly a nice place for lunch/brunch i might return for a dinner at some point.  Recommended.

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  Posted on 11.19.12 larry b.

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  We've been there off and on for quite a few years now when we visit Lake Geneva, though since it is just off the Highway 50 exit on Highway 12, it is well located for those travelling down that way to the northwestern suburbs of Chicago.  To me, it has kind of a tea-roomy ladies-lunch kind of vibe, but that may be because my wife has had me take her to a couple of luncheon fashion shows there.  The staff is very friendly, right down to the cook, whom you pass at work as you walk in, and I'm rooting for them to do well.  I don't think I can rave about the food, but it is certainly OK.  At the moment, they are running a 2 for $28 special with a choice of appetizer, entree, and desert at both lunch and dinner--quite a good deal for a nice restaurant.

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  Posted on 08.31.12 Bob C.

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  The food here was pretty good, but the prices on the menu are a bit high.  We were pleased to see they happened to have a special that day...2 for $28 that included one appetizer, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts.  For our appetizer, we went with the cheese sticks.  They brought 2 small cheese sticks out with a big cup of marinara sauce.  The cheese sticks looked like mini egg rolls because they were cheese rolled up in an egg roll wrapper.  Interesting.  The cheese stick was good, but my husband hated the marinara.  It was made with a lot of green peppers because that's all you could taste.  
  
  For our entrees, I ordered the chicken marsala and my husband got the steak.  The entrees were served with cauliflower, broccoli and roasted red potatoes.  Both entrees were delicious as were the sides.  
  
  For dessert, I got the lemon cake and my husband got the carrot cake.  Both were delightful, and just the right size.
  
  The other thing I wanted to mention was the decor.  It was just awful.  We were seated in the enclosed porch area, and it was decked out in kelly green carpeting and red flower wallpaper on the walls. It was nice that it had big huge windows to look outside, except that we were overlooking hwy 50.

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  Posted on 08.08.12 Michele S.

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  Terrific locally-owned and operated independent restaurant. Food is excellent and service is terrific too. Attended a large private party in one of their dining rooms and was impressed by the quality of the food, decor and service. If you're looking for a place to host a party in the Lake Geneva area, The Red Geranium is a great choice!

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  Posted on 07.19.12 Janet D.

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  My husband and I stopped here on our way home from an event in IL.  We've been by it numerous times and thought we'd stop off this time.  
  
  The owner is your host and once you've been taken to your seat he let's you know which part of the original house you are in.  The tables have white linen table clothes, kinda fancy, yet casual.  
  
  The menu has an array of choices, fish, chicken, pork and steaks.  We had the bruschetta appetizer, it was little like pizza bread.  My husband tried the She Crab Soup and prime rib.  I had the pecan encrusted whitefish.  We were satisfied so much we didn't have room for dessert.  This could be a nice place for special occasions, like a celebration of some sort.  Come hungry and try something you wouldn't normally eat, you won't be disappointed.

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  Posted on 09.04.11 Lindsey O.

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