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Lake Effect, Salt Lake City, UT

Lake Effect

4.8
4.8
682 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
Utah Restaurant Association's 2022 winner for Best Gastropub. We offer a unique twist on new-American cuisine - pulling flavors from Asia and Latin America - and pairing our food with specially curated cocktails and an extensive wine, whiskey, and beer list. Join us in our intimate speakeasy lounge, enjoy a lively atmosphere on our main floor, or bask on our cozy patio. Open from 5:00p to 1:00a with live music seven days a week, plus our special brunch menu Saturday and Sunday from 11a to 3:30p.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    (801) 532-2068
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Logen Crew
  • Private party facilities
    To find out more about booking your private event at Lake Effect, visit: https://lakeeffectslc.com/private-events/ Email: events@lakeeffectslc.com
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    200 S 200 W
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.
  • Public transit
    You can exit Trax at the Gallivan Plaza stop and take a short walk to Lake Effect
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Innovative

  • Utah

    Hot spot

  • Utah

    Good for special occasions

  • Utah

    Lively

  • Salt Lake City

    Great for brunch

  • Salt Lake City

    Innovative

  • Salt Lake City

    Hot spot

  • Salt Lake City

    Great for fine wines

  • Salt Lake City

    Good for special occasions

  • Salt Lake City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Effect in Salt Lake City delivers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" food, creative cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere enhanced by live music. Guests praise the "incredible" ambiance and attentive service. With standout dishes like crispy shrimp tacos and unique cocktails, it's a must-visit for an unforgettable night out.

682 Reviews
  1. Ashley

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cherry, the musician, was AMAZING. Alex was great too!

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    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Entertainment is always spot on and food always delicious

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  3. Christy

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy the food and drinks! We had great service. Charcuterie and tacos were delish. The music was nice. We typically try not to sit too close, so we can also chat. We haven’t had a bad experience at Lake Effect.

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  4. Betzabe

    VIP

    Sonora

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hermosa música Cualquier bebida que quieras Excelente 🥰

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  5. Mark

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall an excellent place to eat and have some cocktails. Only one minor problem, food runners should co-ordinate better with the wait staff. Tapas (appetizer) arrived after entree was served causing overcrowding on the table. The food was top notch and the cocktails and wine were above board.

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  6. Robert

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The “couches” in the basement dining/cocktail area are hard to sit on and eat. You sink back.. at an angle. You can get to the table if you sit way forward and sit on the hard front edge of the couch. They look aesthetically pleasing but they are awful functionally. I wonder if management actually thought it through and tested it. Got our starters with the meal, so timing was off. The staff was very receptive to feedback and made accommodations for us.

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  7. Mary

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drink! My ideal kind of place. Server was very very attentive (but could have been a bit happier.).

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  8. Juan

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio, la coctelería está super variada y cockteles exclusivos, la comida está a un excelente nivel de sabores, el servicio al cliente por parte del staff es excepcional.

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  9. Shane

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is awesome. Music maybe a touch too loud but other than that love it.

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  10. Mark

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Lake Effect! Always fun. Great ambience/vibe, super friendly staff, quality food, creative cocktails.

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FAQs

Lake Effect offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 532-2068.

Lake Effect is rated 4.8 stars by 682 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lake Effect

155 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    200 S 200 W
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–01:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.
  • Public transit
    You can exit Trax at the Gallivan Plaza stop and take a short walk to Lake Effect
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Logen Crew
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (801) 532-2068
  • Private party facilities
    To find out more about booking your private event at Lake Effect, visit: https://lakeeffectslc.com/private-events/ Email: events@lakeeffectslc.com
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