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Lake Elmo Inn, Lake Elmo, MN

Lake Elmo Inn

4.8
4.8
5871 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
**Any Special requests, please contact restaurant. Not all online reservation notes are seen until the day of the reservation.
**Bar or Veranda seating please call.
The Lake Elmo Inn offers award-winning American cuisine, and has been voted Best Restaurant, Best Service, Best Dessert, Best Brunch, and Twin Cities Institution locally by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine 'Reader's Choice Awards'. Zagat scores the Lake Elmo Inn at a 28 out of 30 for food, calling us a "hidden secret". We also received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for our extensive wine list for twelve years in a row.
The Lake Elmo Inn has been chosen as one of the top 100 Brunches in the nation by Open Table.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (651) 777-8495
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jim Kohler
  • 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, celebration of life, or corporate event. Please call Chris Schiltz 651.779.5994
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Elmo
  • Cross street
    County Road 14, Old Highway 5
  • Parking details
    Public lots also available in the area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,871 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Elmo Inn is a beloved dining spot known for its "amazing food and service." With an inviting ambiance, it offers a blend of classic American cuisine with standout dishes like the wild rice soup and duck. The attentive staff ensures guests feel special, making it perfect for celebrations.

5,871 Reviews
  1. Kari

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience dining at Lake Elmo Inn. Service, food and ambiance were all perfect. The ribs fell off the bone and were so delicious. The roasted duckling was also incredible. Best dining experience we’ve had in a long time! Thank you Lake Elmo Inn.

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  2. Dianne

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Becky our server was excellent!! Food delicious as always. My favorite restaurant! 😋

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  3. Jay

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was very nice. We didn't expect the ambience and overall vibe to be quite this nice. I had the porkchops and loved them. My wife had the duck and was not quite as pleased. While not in the control of the restaurant, one patron took a phone call and put it on speaker during our meal. Not a good experience. The staff was very friendly and polite.

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  4. Julie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was to celebrate my birthday and I wasn’t disappointed. I ordered the walleye and it was outstanding.

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  5. Maret

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven't been to Lake Elmo Inn in years. What a breath of fresh air! We will be back! Klondike Kate 2023, Maret Bylander

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  6. Karen

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Sunday brunch. I have never said this about a restaurant. They serve too much food. They provide boxes for anything extra you want to bring home. So..they know you won't eat it all. Everything else was excellent, really excellent. The pace of the courses served is timed perfectly. The champagne served as part of the meal at no charge is great! The ambiance is so comfortable. It's really an excellent experience.

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  7. Michael

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quaint atmosphere..... superb service and meal.... thoroughly enjoyed the evening. No complaints at all!

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  8. John

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the Lake Elmo Inn is classic Americana. The food is very good, wonderful service, relaxing atmosphere, oh yea, good drinks as well. Definitely worth a visit.

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  9. Kathy

    Minneapolis

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose the sirloin steak and it was delicious and tender in a wonderful Demi glaze with mushrooms! Hubby had the pork chops said they were good but not as spicy as they used to be. Which was ok with him!! Bread was delicious but no bread basket any more but it appeared you could order as much as you wanted. It’s still a nice touch to have the cleanse your palate sherbet cone and the chocolate strawberries!! Expensive these days but a great meal!

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  10. Amy

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and great service! We plan to visit again soon!

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FAQs

Lake Elmo Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 777-8495.

Lake Elmo Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 5871 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lake Elmo Inn

3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Additional information

  • Cross street
    County Road 14, Old Highway 5
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Elmo
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public lots also available in the area.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jim Kohler
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (651) 777-8495
  • 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, celebration of life, or corporate event. Please call Chris Schiltz 651.779.5994
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