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Lake Effect, Salt Lake City, UT

Lake Effect

4.8
4.8
689 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Utah Restaurant Association's 2022 winner for Best Gastropub. We offer a unique twist on new-American cuisine - pulling flavors from Asia and Latin America - and pairing our food with specially curated cocktails and an extensive wine, whiskey, and beer list. Join us in our intimate speakeasy lounge, enjoy a lively atmosphere on our main floor, or bask on our cozy patio. Open from 5:00p to 1:00a with live music seven days a week, plus our special brunch menu Saturday and Sunday from 11a to 3:30p.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (801) 532-2068
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Logen Crew
  • Private party facilities
    To find out more about booking your private event at Lake Effect, visit: https://lakeeffectslc.com/private-events/ Email: events@lakeeffectslc.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    200 S 200 W
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.
  • Public transit
    You can exit Trax at the Gallivan Plaza stop and take a short walk to Lake Effect
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Innovative

  • Utah

    Hot spot

  • Utah

    Good for special occasions

  • Utah

    Lively

  • Salt Lake City

    Great for brunch

  • Salt Lake City

    Innovative

  • Salt Lake City

    Hot spot

  • Salt Lake City

    Great for fine wines

  • Salt Lake City

    Good for special occasions

  • Salt Lake City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Effect in Salt Lake City delivers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" food, creative cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere enhanced by live music. Guests praise the "incredible" ambiance and attentive service. With standout dishes like crispy shrimp tacos and unique cocktails, it's a must-visit for an unforgettable night out.

689 Reviews
  1. Brent

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service with awesome live music! The settling is also very cool with a full stack bar and laid back ambiance

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  2. Jared

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing selection of delicious drinks! Service was impeccable!

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  3. Anna

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had heard so many great things about this place!! And Man oh man where they right, our reservation was at 11:30am in for brunch and the atmosphere was amazing and the live music set the tone for an amazing experience and afternoon with great people, our waiter was amazing keeping us topped off and continuously checking in. We stayed in conversation for hours not even noticing the time, and they never rushed us out we left at about 4:45pm. Amazingly great place! Very highly recommended. And will be first pick on my list! Thank you for the great experience! You all were awesome.

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  4. Vered

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor , great atmosphere, cool live music Fancy cocktails and delicious food

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  5. Charles

    VIP

    Austin

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First let me say that the decor and design of the restaurant is beautiful!! We were greeted with a warm welcome and immediately seated. Our sever, Claire, was hands down absolutely amazing!! She knew the menu forwards and backwards while also allowing us to make small changes. THE DRINKS WERE AMAZING!! My wife and I both had the Hugo Spritz, and it was amazing! I also had them make me a French 77 (perfection) and my wife had the Aviation which she loved! My wife had the tin can Nachos and while she wasn’t able to finish them, they were delicious. I had the breakfast burrito with steak and while it was massive, I finished the whole thing!! This is a must stop if you are staying in Salt Lake City!!

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  6. Jason

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and food! Front reception is not the most professional or service oriented. Servers and bar were great. Love the live entertainment.

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  7. Ashley

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cherry, the musician, was AMAZING. Alex was great too!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Entertainment is always spot on and food always delicious

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  9. Christy

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy the food and drinks! We had great service. Charcuterie and tacos were delish. The music was nice. We typically try not to sit too close, so we can also chat. We haven’t had a bad experience at Lake Effect.

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  10. Betzabe

    VIP

    Sonora

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hermosa música Cualquier bebida que quieras Excelente 🥰

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FAQs

Lake Effect offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 532-2068.

Lake Effect is rated 4.8 stars by 689 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lake Effect

155 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    200 S 200 W
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.
  • Public transit
    You can exit Trax at the Gallivan Plaza stop and take a short walk to Lake Effect
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Logen Crew
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (801) 532-2068
  • Private party facilities
    To find out more about booking your private event at Lake Effect, visit: https://lakeeffectslc.com/private-events/ Email: events@lakeeffectslc.com
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