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Lake Elmo Inn, Lake Elmo, MN

Lake Elmo Inn

4.9
4.9
5903 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental

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2 people
19:30
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
**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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00–14:00 Sat 10:00–14:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–13:00 Bar Wed–Sun 11:00–20:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 16:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    (651) 777-8495
  • Website
    http://www.lakeelmoinn.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jim Kohler
  • Catering
    Corporate events, weddings, picnics, etc. Please contact our Event Center staff for more details. We cater local and around the Twin Cities.651-779-5994
  • Private party facilities
    The Lake Elmo Inn has four dining rooms to offer private parties. Our Kohler room can accommodate groups up to 50 people. The Oak room holds up to 70 people and can be separated into a semi-private area for smaller group of 35 or less. Our event center holds 75-300 people, a wonderful place for a wedding, reunion, celebration of life, or corporate event. Please call Chris Schiltz 651.779.5994
  • Location
    3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
  • Area
    Lake Elmo
  • Cross Street
    County Road 14, Old Highway 5
  • Parking details
    Public lots also available in the area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,903 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambience

  • Twin Cities / Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Elmo Inn is a "classic gem" known for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." With a diverse menu featuring Minnesota specialties, it offers a "calm, quiet dinner experience." Patrons praise the "wonderful ambiance" and "special touches" like lemon sorbet and chocolate-covered strawberries, making it perfect for celebrating special occasions.

5,903 Reviews

  1. Patrick

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    98 reviews

    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I worry the cost of $75 for lunch today might be prohibitive for many folks. The menu has many choices that are too complicated for our senior taste buds. Too many items with onions, peppers & complex sauces. There should a few items that are simpler like baked fish or a stew.

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  2. Nancy

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lake Elmo Inn at Christmas is a glorious experience!

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  3. Victoria

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Fabulous menu. Server TJ is a rockstar

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  4. Kerry

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good vibe at The Inn. Service was prompt and food was fabulous. The prime could've used a bit more seasoning. Portions were acceptable. Staff were courteous, laid back, and not so stiff. Decora was exceptionally festive. Great Holiday experience for any family.

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  5. Dennis

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place and everything it offers. It’s just a calming atmosphere with the most delicious food served by the best wait staff! Thank you!!

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  6. Pam

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lake Elmo Inn never disappoints. Great food, service and stunning holiday decor.

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  7. Jodi

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening with family. The food was excellent and I can’t wait to go again.

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  8. Laurie

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    202 reviews

    5.0

    202 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The two cocktails we had - the Barrel Aged Holiday Manhattan and the Barrel Aged Old Fashioned were both OUTSTANDING! I thoroughly enjoyed a bottle of Riesling and it was reasonably priced. Our appetizers and our meals were scrumptious! I had the pork chop and it was cooked to perfection! Ther chowder was also excellent! Our waitress was so friendly and attentive! We had a lovely evening. We always go to The Lake Elmo Inn at Christmas time because the decorations are positively exquisite! We had a WONDERFUL evening!!!

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  9. Vicki

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This experience at Lake Elmo Inn was not what we expect. Disappointing service. But we’ll still return because this was unusual for this restaurant.

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  10. Tom

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Curt & Bob in the bar - terrific. Steak was marvelous

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FAQs

Lake Elmo Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 777-8495.

Lake Elmo Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 5903 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lake Elmo Inn

3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    County Road 14, Old Highway 5
  • Area
    Lake Elmo
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00–14:00 Sat 10:00–14:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–13:00 Bar Wed–Sun 11:00–20:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 16:30–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public lots also available in the area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jim Kohler
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lakeelmoinn.com/
  • Phone number
    (651) 777-8495
  • Catering
    Corporate events, weddings, picnics, etc. Please contact our Event Center staff for more details. We cater local and around the Twin Cities.651-779-5994
  • Private party facilities
    The Lake Elmo Inn has four dining rooms to offer private parties. Our Kohler room can accommodate groups up to 50 people. The Oak room holds up to 70 people and can be separated into a semi-private area for smaller group of 35 or less. Our event center holds 75-300 people, a wonderful place for a wedding, reunion, celebration of life, or corporate event. Please call Chris Schiltz 651.779.5994

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