Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar

4.6

42 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Lake Effect is inspired by a collective love for great cuisine, culture, fine wine, and cocktails in a cozy, casual setting in the Northwoods of Minnesota. We want people to come in and have the joy of relaxing with family and friends while deciding on the perfect pairing of food and drink.
Whether that relaxation comes in the form of watching the Sunday football game on our bar TV's, or enjoying a quiet dinner with a bottle of reserve wine will depend on the individual, but we would like to cater to both of these interests.
Our goal is to have something for everyone, adventurous palate and classic tastes alike.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(218) 576-7583
Website
https://lakeeffectrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luke Anderson
Private party facilities
We have a 30-person private dining room available for special occasions, meetings and events.Please call or email to schedule your next gathering!

Location
7047 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803-9364
Neighborhood
Duluth
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

42 Reviews

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TerryN
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good experience. Our first time there and we will be back. Very good food and reasonable prices. Very friendly staff .
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JennieB
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten here more than a handful of times and have yet to order something that wasn’t delicious. Brunch is fantastic and so is the dinner menu. I love that the menu is always changing! Atmosphere is cozy and family friendly!
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MattC
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible service. Very timely and considerate of anything we might need. The food was delicious. So good in fact I could barely wait for it to cool down to eat. The prices were very reasonable. A great experience overall!
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only criticism that we have is our reservation was at 5:30 PM. When we were done eating the table next to us was being offered different menu options. The weight staff was very attentive, very good and explain things on the menu since it was our first time there.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pad Thai was great except for a random chunk of some kind of spice that was very potent and intense. Pesto pizza was good but missing the balsamic glaze on top.
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AnnK
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and creative beverages make this a unique dining experience.
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21830BELOW
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lake Effect is a breath of fresh air in the world of endless pub food here in Duluth. Yes, there’s burgers and cheese curds (very yummy ones!) on the menu but there’s something for everyone on their menu and everything is elevated with a tasty twist. There’s pride and real skill involved here! Also, the service is really great,..very upbeat and attentive. I was there one evening with some gal pals, we were gabbing endlessly but didn’t want to keep the staff so we made motions to leave until the guys said; “Stay as long as you like! We’re not going anywhere.” So, we stayed and ended up ordering more beverages and dessert! If you don’t want a burger, the daily fish is EXCELLENT. I’d recommend Lake Effect to anyone.
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NewDiner
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Great new restaurant for the area. Everyone in our group really liked their food.
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michaelAF
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time at Lake Effect and we really enjoyed ourselves. The physical space is really charming and relaxing—it would be a great venue to rent for a private party! The food is good quality. I would, however, like to see more vegetarian options. Lastly, the tap beer selection is fantastic. Thanks, Lake Effect.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Server was friendly and helpful. Will definitely come again.
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Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (218) 576-7583.

Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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7047 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803-9364

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Duluth
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luke Anderson
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://lakeeffectrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(218) 576-7583
Private party facilities
We have a 30-person private dining room available for special occasions, meetings and events.Please call or email to schedule your next gathering!

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