Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar

4.5

328 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(218) 722-2355
Website
http://www.lakeaveduluth.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802-2325
Neighborhood
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 328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Duluth
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth offers a "creative and delicious menu" that keeps diners coming back year after year. Guests rave about the "unique foods/entrees" and "friendly and knowledgeable" service. The "awesome brunch" and "excellent food presentation" make it a top choice. Despite occasional slow service, the diverse menu and "spectacular cocktails" ensure a delightful dining experience.

328 Reviews

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Marlys
Tallahassee
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waitress never showed us the HH menu. We missed out on a $10 bottle of wine. Mention to the waitress after we heard about from 2 tables next to us and all she said was “sorry about that”. Won’t be going back there.
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Mark
Milwaukee
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Knowledgeable staff, great food. Would get a Paul Hollywood handshake
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Tom
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Lake Ave! Great food, friendly knowledgeable staff. Great place to have a dress-up or casual meal where the food is always top-shelf. Great location in the hustle and bustle atmosphere of Canal Park.
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Janna
Minneapolis
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this little gem of a restaurant! The food is fantastic and the drinks are creative and tasty as well. I will most certainly be back!
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Richard
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the food. Unexpectedly liked a different salmon presentation .
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William
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant does everything right. Tasty, interested, inventive food. Wonderful service. Great date night atmosphere. It is--and has been for a long time--the best dinner spot in Duluth.
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Leslie
Minneapolis
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had a mid-week dinner with two other people at Lake Avenue Cafe. We were seated at a booth nicely separated from a large party, so we could talk easily. All of us were happy with our entrees - burger, curried chicken and vegetarian chili. One shared salad and dessert (limoncello ice cream) were also good. Our one disappointment was the beer list. It was limited and only contained boring, mass- produced beers. We opted for a hard cider which was a good choice. I would definitely return.
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Caleb
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pork Belly Benedict was so good I did a review and I don't usually do reviews.
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Kathy
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was slow to come out but tasty!! It wasn't the server's fault. Likely the kitchen was backed up!
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Kelly
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! My favorite place to eat in Duluth!
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Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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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
Neighborhood
Duluth
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.lakeaveduluth.com/
Phone number
(218) 722-2355

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