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Lake Elmo Inn

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Address:
3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Neighborhood:
Lake Elmo

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Cuisine:
Continental

Price: $30 and under

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Lake Elmo Inn Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.lakeelmoinn.com
Email: elmoinn@aol.com
Phone: (651) 777-8495
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 10:00am – 2:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 8:30pm. Between 2:00pm-5:00pm Monday-Saturday our bar is open for drinks, soup/salad, and desserts.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Continental, American
Executive Chef: John Schiltz
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Affiliations: Dine Originals - Member Restaurants
Catering: Corporate events, weddings, picnics, etc. Please contact our Event Center staff for more details. We cater local and around the Twin Cities.651-779-5994
Private Party Facilities: The Lake Elmo Inn has four dining rooms to offer private parties. Our Kohler room can accommodate groups up to 50 people. The Oak room holds up to 70 people and can be separated into a semi-private area for smaller group of 35 or less. Our event center holds 75-300 people, a wonderful place for a wedding, reunion, funeral, or corporate event.
Private Party Contact: Laura or Jill (651) 777-8495

Getting there

Cross Street: Highway 5
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Public lots also available in the area.

A word from Lake Elmo Inn

Established in 1881, the Lake Elmo Inn has served countless meals in its 129 years. Present owner John Schiltz has been a part of that tradition since 1983. With a reputation for great food, service & charm, the Lake Elmo Inn has won many awards. Best Brunch in the Twin Cities for the past 15… years in a row. Top 10 Restaurant, Favorite Special Occasion. Lake Elmo Inn’s desserts, wine list, & service also all ranked very favorably. “Being an independent restaurant, we have to do a better job" says Chef Schiltz "or we will get rolled over by the chains." There is a lot of history within the Inn. Many great collections; salt & pepper shakers - 3000 - 4000 sets, crystal decanters & vases, carved ducks, paintings & no one decorates like the Inn at Christmas. It's worth the drive just to see it. 124 Nutcrackers and over 60 snow globes... just to name a few. Just 12 miles from downtown St. Paul & 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis the Inn is a perfect day or evening destination. Continued

Lake Elmo Inn

4.6

389 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked

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427 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

427 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(308)
neighborhood gem(222)
great for brunch(205)

good for groups(167)
romantic(163)
fit for foodies(152)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (427)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent as always!!!! I

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent as always!!!! I love Lake Elmo Innn"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Well Worth The Price

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is one of our favorite restaurants. Everything about it is first class. The salads were great. The bread warm and tasty. The twin filets were outstanding. My wife's walleye was wonderful. The final touch of a chocolate covered strawberry was perfect. Our waitress did a great job all evening. As always, Lake Elmo lived up to its reputation."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had been wanted to get out

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had been wanted to get out to Lake Elmo Inn for a while now, and finally got the chance. It lived up to the hype; and I can't wait to get back there. We had a friendly server, and the food was great as well. Fairly spendy, however we enjoyed the experience."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

NEVER HAD A DISH I DIDN'T

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"NEVER HAD A DISH I DIDN'T ENJOY. GREAT SERVICE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The atmosphere at the Lake

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The atmosphere at the Lake Elmo Inn is both down home and elegant at the same time. The table settings are high end and the service is efficient and friendly. The food is outstanding and nicely presented and the deserts are irresistible. I had the duckling and it was one of the best I have had anywhere - crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Even though there were a number of people there, the noise level was low due to the way the dining room is constructed."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was very good, as

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was very good, as usual. I love the Saturday morning Breakfasts. The quality is excellance and price is amazing."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent service and food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent service and food. Great atomosphere"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had not previously visited

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had not previously visited the Inn. As a birthday present for my wife,I took the recommendation of three different friends and reserved a table for two on the Friday before Easter. The restaurant, with several dining rooms, was very busy--there's a tremendous seafood buffet on Lenten Fridays--but we were greeted warmly, seated promptly, and made very welcome by Judy, our server. Our meals,the salmon and the giant shrimp dinners(ordered from the menu,not from the buffet),were superbly prepared and presented. The Inn makes no pretense at being a slick downtown spot; it's a "country" place with small-town charm,an excellent bar,and big-city-quality food. We had a great time,and we'll return."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A beautiful gem in the historic

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A beautiful gem in the historic city of Lake Elmo. . . . from start to finish a wonderful dining experience. . . .unique menu, great food, superb service, welcoming staff and atmosphere. . . . a place to return to time and again!"

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My group was seated promptly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2012

2012

Dined on 04/02/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My group was seated promptly and the staff was pleasant and gracious. The seating wasn't crowded and the lightling bright but not harsh. The waitress reviewed the menu and seemeed attentive to each guest and questions they might have. some of our group suffer from hearing loss and the lack of noise was appreciated. The food was excellent and we would surely come again."