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Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar, Duluth, MN

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar

4.5
4.5
346 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • 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.

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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Innovative

  • Duluth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth stands out for its "creative and delicious food" and "knowledgeable service." Diners highlight the restaurant as a "favorite in Canal Park" with "wonderful food and atmosphere." While there are some mixed experiences, many appreciate the "inventive menu" and "great wine selection," making it a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.

346 Reviews

  1. Beth

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Jen

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Megan

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Jacque

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Eric

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 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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  6. Melissa

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 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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  7. Peggy

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

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

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  8. Steven

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 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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  9. Marl

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 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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  10. TIM

    Minneapolis

    163 reviews

    5.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Lake Avenue Cafe. Always a great experience and consistently creative, delicious food.

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Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 346 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar

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
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