Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar

4.5

347 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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.

Additional information

Location
394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802-2325
Phone number
(218) 722-2355
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot

What 347 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Innovative
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Healthy
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Great for fine wines
Duluth
Most Booked

Review summary

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Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth delivers a "creative and delicious menu" that keeps patrons coming back. With "great service" and a "cozy feel," it offers a memorable dining experience. Seasonal menus and local ingredients enhance its reputation, making it a "must stop" for both locals and visitors.

347 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Steven
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We vacation in Duluth as often as we can, and our first stop is always the lake Avenue restaurant. The food is so creative and amazing, and the wine selection and pairings are perfect. Our server, Peter, was very knowledgeable in helping us decide what to pair with each meal.
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Marl
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as always. Lake A ensue is my go-to restaurant in Duluth where I take my dates and business contacts. A home run every time!
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Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 347 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

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394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802-2325

Additional information

Phone number
(218) 722-2355
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar

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