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Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar
7047 Rice Lake Rd. - Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar, Duluth, MN

Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
42 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
Lake Effect is inspired by a collective love for great cuisine, culture, fine wine, and cocktails in a cozy, casual setting in the Northwoods of Minnesota. We want people to come in and have the joy of relaxing with family and friends while deciding on the perfect pairing of food and drink.
Whether that relaxation comes in the form of watching the Sunday football game on our bar TV's, or enjoying a quiet dinner with a bottle of reserve wine will depend on the individual, but we would like to cater to both of these interests.
Our goal is to have something for everyone, adventurous palate and classic tastes alike.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Sat, Sun 14:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (218) 576-7583
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Luke Anderson
  • Private party facilities
    We have a 30-person private dining room available for special occasions, meetings and events.Please call or email to schedule your next gathering!
  • Area
    Duluth
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

42 Reviews
  1. TerryN

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good experience. Our first time there and we will be back. Very good food and reasonable prices. Very friendly staff .

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  2. JennieB

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten here more than a handful of times and have yet to order something that wasn’t delicious. Brunch is fantastic and so is the dinner menu. I love that the menu is always changing! Atmosphere is cozy and family friendly!

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  3. MattC

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible service. Very timely and considerate of anything we might need. The food was delicious. So good in fact I could barely wait for it to cool down to eat. The prices were very reasonable. A great experience overall!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only criticism that we have is our reservation was at 5:30 PM. When we were done eating the table next to us was being offered different menu options. The weight staff was very attentive, very good and explain things on the menu since it was our first time there.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pad Thai was great except for a random chunk of some kind of spice that was very potent and intense. Pesto pizza was good but missing the balsamic glaze on top.

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  6. AnnK

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and creative beverages make this a unique dining experience.

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  7. 21830BELOW

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lake Effect is a breath of fresh air in the world of endless pub food here in Duluth. Yes, there’s burgers and cheese curds (very yummy ones!) on the menu but there’s something for everyone on their menu and everything is elevated with a tasty twist. There’s pride and real skill involved here! Also, the service is really great,..very upbeat and attentive. I was there one evening with some gal pals, we were gabbing endlessly but didn’t want to keep the staff so we made motions to leave until the guys said; “Stay as long as you like! We’re not going anywhere.” So, we stayed and ended up ordering more beverages and dessert! If you don’t want a burger, the daily fish is EXCELLENT. I’d recommend Lake Effect to anyone.

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  8. NewDiner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great new restaurant for the area. Everyone in our group really liked their food.

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  9. michaelAF

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at Lake Effect and we really enjoyed ourselves. The physical space is really charming and relaxing—it would be a great venue to rent for a private party! The food is good quality. I would, however, like to see more vegetarian options. Lastly, the tap beer selection is fantastic. Thanks, Lake Effect.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Server was friendly and helpful. Will definitely come again.

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FAQs

Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (218) 576-7583.

Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar

7047 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803-9364

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Duluth
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Sat, Sun 14:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luke Anderson
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (218) 576-7583
  • Private party facilities
    We have a 30-person private dining room available for special occasions, meetings and events.Please call or email to schedule your next gathering!
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