Monty's By The Lake

4.5 ( 415 reviews )
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$10–20
1241 Greenville Rd NE, Cortland, OH 44410, United States
+1 330-638-5598

Monty's By The Lake, located in Cortland, OH, is a charming American restaurant that captures the essence of comfort food. Despite its unassuming exterior, patrons rave about the genuine warmth and excellent service inside. Customers like Howard Pierce commend the flavorful Yankee pot roast, noting its tender meat and perfectly cooked vegetables. The inviting atmosphere, enhanced by attentive staff, creates a homey dining experience.

Regular visitors, such as Harley enthusiast Tim Grendell, highlight the journey to Monty's as worthwhile for its hearty meals and pleasant service. The restaurant accommodates families, offering a coloring book for kids and ensuring that every guest feels valued, as noted by a satisfied camper. Breakfast lovers rave about the homemade biscuits, with Kara Shogan declaring the breakfast sandwich the best she's ever had.

While some reviews mention the need for a remodel, the emphasis remains on the quality of the food and exceptional customer service. Monty's By The Lake indeed feels like a hidden gem, perfect for hearty meals and a taste of home away from home, especially for those enjoying the nearby Mosquito Lake area.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Monty's By The Lake

Howard Pierce
Jun 23,2025
Mom and pop restaurant not much to see on the outside. Could use a remodel. Clean inside, friendly cook waitress and staff. Excellent taste to my Yankee pot roast. Al dente potatoes and carrots. Onions not mushy and the mushrooms amazing. The pot roast I cut with a butter knife. The look wasn't appealing (see pic). Flavor was 5 star and people. Bathroom through the kitchen. Definitely old style. Putting remodel aside, this is the place to eat. Close to Mosquito lake on 88.
HAYA GHOST
May 27,2025
We just moved up the road from Monty's and Wow there food is fantastic everything we try is really good ...
tim grendell
May 15,2025
It's a hour ride for me on my Harley and worth every mile I go because I know I can fill my belly at Monty's by the lake.
purpose End ugly
May 11,2025
We are camping up the street, n stopped here. The waitress was very sweet, they were very accommodating. Yes, there was a wait for food but I don't mind especially knowing that it's fresh. I will definitely come back again. And I really liked how they had a coloring book available for kids. Like I said, they were very accommodating.
Kara Shogan
May 8,2025
Best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had hands down. The homemade biscuits are amazing. We had quite a large group of people, and everyone agreed that their breakfast was delicious!
Desiree Wilmoth
Apr 11,2025
Nice mom & pop place. Had the fish sandwich. Coating was nice and crunchy & not too thick. Fresh cut fair style fries. Mom had the chicken tenders & mashed potatoes. They are real mashed potatoes with a little bit of garlic.
KC & Happy Days
Apr 10,2025
What can I say...it’s been awhile since I’ve visited the restaurant. It was originally owned by my Aunt & Uncle. It was also named after my Uncle Mont. My Aunt Linda gave up her job at Packard Electric to run this restaurant & did so for over 30 years. They both loved this restaurant and the community they served. I & my sister both have fond memories working in this restaurant & the bait shop below. It certainly was a pleasure getting to stop by & eat a delicious breakfast & reminiscence for a while. The new menu looks fantastic & we loved that they had pics on the wall of our aunt & uncle. That was so sweet to see.
Ms Miller (Amanda)
Mar 30,2025
Best wings I’ve ever had. We traveled to the area from Pittsburgh... called them shortly before closing and we’re glad we caught them. The staff was beyond friendly. Hats off to the gentlemen who made our wings. Asked if they had Cajun wings and he said sure. He said he had never made them before. Dude you nailed it. As soon as we got in the car to drive home the whole ride smelled like Cajun seasoning. Had our noses running! And they say if you ain’t sneezin.. it ain’t seasoned! Lol... but seriously... crispy and cooked just right. Fresh French fries. Good ranch dressing (which is crucial lol) highly recommend... what a nice little spot at the end of the lake. Thank you for great service and great food.

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