6 Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Lake Elmo

6 restaurants available nearby

1. Lake Elmo Inn

4.9

Exceptional(5903)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Lake Elmo

Booked 32 times today

**Any Special requests, please contact restaurant. Not all online reservation notes are seen until the day of the reservation.**Bar or Veranda seating please call.The Lake Elmo Inn offers award-winning American cuisine, and has been voted Best Restaurant, Best Service, Best Dessert, Best Brunch, and Twin Cities Institution locally by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine 'Reader's Choice Awards'. Zagat scores the Lake Elmo Inn at a 28 out of 30 for food, calling us a "hidden secret". We also received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for our extensive wine list for twelve years in a row. The Lake Elmo Inn has been chosen as one of the top 100 Brunches in the nation by Open Table.

2. Holman's Table

4.6

Exceptional(600)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St. Paul

Booked 58 times today

Intimate setting in a beautiful, historic building overlooking the runway of Holman's Field. Fresh, modern dishes complemented by a classic bar and beautiful wine list. Open to the public with no security checks required.

3. 1881 by LEI

4.4

Awesome(101)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Paul

Booked 23 times today

Lake Elmo Inn is opened a new restaurant at Union Depot in Saint Paul. Owners Chef John and Christine Schiltz named 1881. The name “1881” pays homage to the year both the original Union Depot and Lake Elmo Inn opened, reflecting the deep historical connection the restaurant hopes to foster. Offering a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere, 1881 by Lake Elmo Inn will merge the charm of a storied past with a modern culinary flair, becoming a destination for both locals and visitors. 1881 by Lake Elmo Inn is to be a place where families can build lasting memories. We want to offer an experience that generations can cherish, from proms to graduations to weddings, we’re here to make moments unforgettable.The Menu is inspired by the success of the original Lake Elmo Inn and will include both favorites from the flagship restaurant as well as exclusive new offerings hand-crafted from fresh, local

4. Crasqui

4.9

Exceptional(92)

Price: Very Expensive

• Venezuelan • St. Paul

Booked 8 times today

Crasqui is a lively Venezuelan restaurant in Saint Paul. Recipes are inspired in our chef-owner Soleil Ramirez childhood, family and friends in her home-country Venezuela. For us Crasqui is more than just a restaurant—it’s a vessel for memories, dreams, flavors, and connections. We will keep infusing our passion, dedication and love into every dish to make every guest experience memorable.

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5. Boca Chica Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1394)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • St. Paul

Booked 27 times today

Boca Chica Mexican Restaurant has served the flavorful, authentic cuisine of Mexico since 1964. It was then that Guillermo and Gloria Frias opened the doors to their new restaurant that seated only 28 patrons. Today, Boca Chica has grown substantially and is rated "one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities," according to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine’s March 2018 issue.The authenticity of the food is maintained by making everything from scratch, the old-fashioned way, with fresh ingredients. Even the fiery salsa is still made with fresh tomatoes, chiles, and that special Frias family touch. Our menu includes some of the more traditional foods such as guisados, sopes, carne asada, chile rellenos, and tamales. Taste is never compromised. We also have a full bar featuring the city’s best selection of Mexican beers and premium tequilas. Voted "Best Margarita" by City Pages.

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6. Bennett's Chop & Railhouse - Hudson

4.4

Awesome(189)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Hudson

Booked 13 times today

Bennett's Chop & Railhouse - Hudson is definitely worth the drive. The reviews are consistently high with comments like 'great food, great service, great ambiance' and 'excellent choices for food and drink. Service was outstanding'. Their steak dishes are highly recommended, and the restaurant offers a good pace for meals. It's not just about the food, the ambiance is also praised. The restaurant has a 'classy sports bar atmosphere' which adds to the dining experience.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Lake Elmo Inn

2. Holman's Table

3. 1881 by LEI

4. Crasqui

5. Boca Chica Restaurant

6. Bennett's Chop & Railhouse - Hudson

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