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Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar, Duluth, MN

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
349 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International
394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802-2325

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Innovative
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth, Minnesota has been around since 1991, back when Canal Park was better known as an industrial harbor rather than a tourist location. The interior at Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar has a cozy feel to it, thanks in large part to the reclaimed lumber used for the tables, booths and bar as well as thriving plants. When the weather is nice, you can dine on our deck, furnished with Loll patio furniture made locally.
We are a small restaurant, limited to 15 tables and 70 seats indoors. Because of this we are not able to accommodate groups larger than 8 people. If your party is larger than 8 people, please understand that your group may be split at separate tables, potentially not near each other. Please call us to discuss accommodating your large group events.
Due to the invariability of Duluth weather, our deck is non-reservable (with or without dogs) and subject to be closed without much notice. We seat the patio on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Duluth
  • Cross Street
    1st floor of the Dewitt Seitz Building, corner of S Lake Ave & Buchanan
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 349 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Innovative

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Healthy

  • Duluth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar delights with "excellent food and drinks," offering dishes like a succulent snapper and creative salmon presentations. The "service and brunch was outstanding," and the knowledgeable staff enhance the experience. Though some menu pricing concerns exist, the restaurant remains a beloved destination for its "creative and amazing" cuisine and inviting atmosphere.
349 Reviews
  1. Jacqie

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and staff was outstanding!! I appreciated that kitchen and wait staff were all informed of 2 of our party members had Celiac disease. We definitely will return and highly recommend.

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  2. Tom

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Snapper was excellent, a combination of flavors melded together to make a succulent dish.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great table by the window, excellent service and the food was very good. I had the salmon. Very good! Great experience. We’ll be back!

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  4. Beth VIP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The combination of great food and great service right here in our home town keep us coming back time and time again. Our favorite Duluth restaurant! ❤️

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  5. Jen

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drinks! The mushroom pasta was 10/10!

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  6. Megan

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good, but it was definitely overpriced.

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  7. Jacque

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant! The food was very good and simply prepared which allowed the food to shine. The flavor combinations were spot on. Very enjoyable dinner.

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  8. Eric

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, good menu and selections. We all loved our meals. The space was a bit loud for our group of for over 55 yr olds. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  9. Melissa

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and brunch was outstanding! Awesome bloody mary too.

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  10. Peggy

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive server.

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Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 349 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802-2325

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st floor of the Dewitt Seitz Building, corner of S Lake Ave & Buchanan
  • Area
    Duluth
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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