Lake Elmo Inn

Name: Lake Elmo Inn
Address: 3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN, United States, 55042
Telephone: (651) 777-8495
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

5044 Reviews

$30 and under

Continental

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**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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(651) 777-8495

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Website
http://www.lakeelmoinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Scott Waxberg
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

Location
3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North Lake Elmo, MN 55042
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

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Popular dishes

Eggs Benedict
English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached egg with hollandaise and hashbrowns
Caprese Omelet
prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil served with hashbrowns and fruit
Avocado Toast
poached egg and pico de gallo served with fresh fruit
Apple Cinnamon French Toast
served with real maple syrup

Entrees

Served w/ vegetable & starch (chef's choice)

Elmo Sirloin
sliced sirloin served with roasted fingerling potatoes
Scallop Risotto
served over asparagus risotto
Roasted Duck
served with peppercorn sauce and wild rice
Champagne Chicken
sauteed chicken breast with grapes and a light champagne sauce, served with wild rice
Butternut Squash Ravioli
made in-house with sage, brown butter and topped with parmesan-reggiano
Salmon Ravida
pan seared with Ravida EVOO served with roasted fingerling potatoes

Desserts

each person will get one of each

French Silk
Easter Cutout Cookie
Croustade

Easter Brunch

Your Brunch experience will start off with complimentary champagne & caramel rolls

Appetizer

Mandarine Orange Salad
mandarin oranges, romaine, celery, dried cranberries, candied almonds, w/ zesty orange vinaigrette
Shrimp Cocktail
three shrimp w/ cocktail sauce
Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Parfait
assorted berries, vanilla yogurt, and granola
Berry Berry Salad
spinach, seasonal berries, brie, onion, candied almonds w/ strawberry poppyseed dressing
Minnesota Wild Rice & Duck
our signature soup

Breakfast

Eggs Benedict
English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached egg with hollandaise and hash browns
Scrambeled Eggs
served with hash browns, bacon and fresh fruit
Easter Fritatta
ham, mushroom, onion, peppers and cheese
Raspberry Stuffed French Toast
raspberry and cream cheese served with real maple syrup

Entrees

Served w/ vegetable & starch (chef's choice)

Easter Lamb
beautiful rack of lamb with a mustard panko crust served with roasted rosemary baby red potatoes
Easter Ham
double smoked and served with au gratin potatoes
1881 Hereford Prime Rib
slow roasted served with au gratin potatoes
Walleye
potato crusted walleye with chardonnay butter sauce, served with roasted baby red potatoes
Lake Elmo Inn's Fried Chicken
served with French fries
Roasted Vegetable Flatbread or Cheese Pizza
mushroom, peppers, onion, cauliflower and tomato with mixed cheese

Desserts

each person will get one of each

Sin of The Inn
Carrot Cake
Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

Brunch April 24th

Sunday Brunch: Your Brunch experience will start off with complimentary champagne & caramel rolls

Appetizer

Watermelon & Radish Salad
mixed greens, carrots, onion with an apple cider vinaigrette
Shrimp Cocktail
three shrimp w/ cocktail sauce
Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Parfait
assorted berries, vanilla yogurt, and granola
Caesar Salad
classic caesar salad

Breakfast

Eggs Benedict
English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached egg with hollandaise and hashbrowns
Denver Omelet
peppers, ham, onion and cheese
Biscuits & Gravy
home made biscuits and our sausage gravy served with fresh fruit
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
served with real maple syrup

Entrees

Served w/ vegetable & starch (chef's choice)

Halibut
served with a rice pilaf
Mediterranean Chicken
chicken breast topped with mozza rella, proscuitto and bruschetta, garnished with a balsamic glaze
1881 Hereford New York Sirloin
sliced and served with a borderlaise sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes
Fried Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
served with rice pilaf
Calgary Pork Tenderloin
caramelized onions and pork juliee served with garlic mashed potatoes
Butternut Squash Ravioli
made in-house with sage, brown butter and topped with parmesan-reggiano

Desserts

each person will get one of each

Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
Chocolate Creme Brulee
Banana Cream Pie Slice

What 5,044 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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AnnieH
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food in an old supper club ambience. Great service. Tables could be spaced a little farther apart for a quieter experience. Loved it! Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
I’ve been to Lake Elmo approximately 50 times and had great experiences every single time before today. I was celebrating a special event with family members where we rang up a large tab. My father who was paying handed the server his credit card before looking at the itemized bill and received his copy to apply the tip and sign to leave. We left, thinking we had a pretty good experience. The food was tasty, although, we’re rather more accustomed to the dinner ambiance, so we missed some of the extras (unless you still receive the same services with lunch as with dinner and our new server didn’t offer the sorbet before entrees). Anyway, we made it home almost a 20 minute drive where I received a call from our young new server explaining she forgot to add the desserts to our tab and she needed permission to recharge our card for the mistake. I was shocked and asked to speak to a manager. First off, I am not the authorized user of the card charged for the original bill. Secondly, patrons are charged an additional 4% on theirs bills for the purposes of training staff. The manager told me this was a, “training opportunity” to call a customer back to charge them for a mistake that of the restaurant. If this is how Lake Elmo trains their staff, it would seem pointless to need to charge extra from the customer when ultimately they pay for the mistake anyway? And finally, to charge an additional charge without being present seems slightly unprofessional and a little bizarre. I was embarrassed this happened on a day that was quite exciting and great up until this strange phone call from a new server. The final experience truly overshadowed the whole meal.
SH
SherylH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing and memorable experience from the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left and using Open Table was very simple, we will definitely use this service again. Thank you!!!
j
joey
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food, great ambiance, and wonderful service---as always!
MP
MaryP
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love to celebrate occasions here. My only disappointment is they ran out of the fish I planned to get. But my family all enjoyed our meals and the service.
S
Suzy
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whole experience was excellent. Expensive; not something I would do routinely, but for special occasion it was perfect!
A
Ashley
Minneapolis
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our experience for Sunday brunch to celebrate a birthday on the beautiful verandah. Everything was top notch and superbly delicious!
GR
GreatRestaurant
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always great place for celebrations of any sort. Also, Nancy was a great server!
H
Happy
Minneapolis
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, impeccable service, what else do you need?
C
Cuisine
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite Elegant Palatable Fulfilling Warm Will be back. Thank you
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My dining experience at Lake Elmo Inn was excellent. The lunch menu has a nice selection of both light and heavy options. The service is relaxed and attentive and never feels rushed. For food quality and portion Lake Elmo Inn is highly affordable. Love Lake Elmo Inn and will return regularly.
JW
JeanW
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
If you like a quiet restaurant where you can hear each other talk this is the place for you. The service is excellent and the food is good and a god variety.
SP
SharonP
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First Class all the way! It’s a must experience.
NM
NaomiM
Minneapolis
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day
TP
TracyP
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our 30th anniversary and our server, Jody, made us feel like royalty! She went over and beyond and made it such a special occasion for us. The drinks and food were excellent as well. We can't wait to go back!
GJ
GaryJ
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There were 6 people in our group. We had 6 different entrees and each person stated that their food was excellent and well presented. Our server (Nancy) was friendly, courteous and helpful. A great experience!
B
Bozo
Minneapolis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food e. Elle t service
MH
MikeH
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Lake Elmo Inn provides high quality food, beautifully presented, by knowledgeable wait staff. Of course I'll return! Been doing so for 40 years!!
B
Bernie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great restaurant! Would recommend to friends and family.
f
frequentvisitors
Minneapolis
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lake Elmo Inn never disappoints - they have something for everyone and the food is consistently well-prepared and flavorful. The tiny lemon sorbet cones to cleanse the palate, plus a warm towel and chocolate-dipped strawberries at the end of dinner make this a wonderful dining experience!!!!!!
E
Eileen
Minneapolis
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Friends celebrating a birthday!
ML
MaryL
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful waitress! The food was amazing!!! The staff is so kind and attentive. It was a very special evening.
A
Anniversarydinner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
The food has gone downhill over the past several months, but yet the menu is extremley over priced. The servers work extremely hard to please costumers and to make your dinning experiance special. The building is also aging poorly and is very dated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service as always!
MF
MaryF
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I wish I could have experienced the brunch buffet like they used to have. You pick 3 courses from a small list. Appy , breakfast item and entree. Dessert is 3 mini desserts that did not seem house made. Food and service were good. We could have eaten a bit more. Need reservations. $40 includes champagne and caramel roll. Not tax or tip. Parking was not great, had to park about 2 blocks away in the rain. Looks like construction going on where their lot is. Good for special occasion. A bit pricey for what you get we thought.
LH
LisaH
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Brunch was very good. Our server was incredibly kind and did a great job. The hostess was also very welcoming.
AF
AFoster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to celebrate my mother's birthday with a Sunday brunch. It was absolutely wonderful! The food, the service & atmosphere was of the highest quality. My favorite was the desserts. Definitely worth the drive!
AP
AmandaP
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We visited for brunch, which is no longer a buffet, but 4 courses. The food was just ok. Sampled most of the dishes on the menu, and nothing was really very special. The omelet, fried chicken, and sunfish were sadly underseasoned, the breakfast enchilada was mushy and had little flavor. And it took a long time. The desserts also were basically boring and not great. Pretty sad experience. We’ve had great food at LEI in the past but today they were just off.
PR
PerryR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time eating at this establishment and was pleased with the experience. We went to the Sunday brunch and the food was fabulous, although a bit too much, which they acknowledge by telling you they will provide a box for any leftovers you care to take home when you are ordering. In addition to champagne and a cinnamon roll for starts, you get your choice of appetizers, a breakfast selection, an entree and finally a dessert.
E
Exceptional
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was great, You'll take home plenty of food for later!
CK
CindyK
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Sunday brunch was a great experience! Our server was friendly and attentive, the food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the restrooms were clean. We will definitely be back.
LA
LyndaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
When you want a quiet place to eat consider the Lake Elmo Inn. The food is awesome and presented in a very appetizing way. Wait staff are very attentive. We go there often.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We. celebrated our daughter in law’s birthday and a fabulous new job for our son! They helped with the surprise and made every moment special! Plus the food was FABULOUS!! Thank you Lake Elmo Inn!!
JF
JulieF
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fine dining, great service, delicious food, special touches: sorbet, chocolate strawberry, warm towel. Had a lovely time. Will be back.
n
nortwolf
Minneapolis
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Without a doubt one of the best brunches ever. A 4 course meal that is nicely paced from the Carmel rolls to mini deserts. Halibut was especially good.
TS
TrishS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
After having their Sunday brunch before, I decided to bring a friend back to celebrate her birthday. I like the variety of options they offered and how they served each course. Excellent food!
SB
SteveB
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This plays never fails us. Great atmosphere, food and service. Our server, Sheila, rocked the house!
JW
JanW
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is outstanding! The 4 oz. Filet was just about like a butter knife steak!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food excellent service, as always, the special was really special.
W
Wally123
Minneapolis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had fabulous service from Judy. And amazing food.

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 5044 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(651) 777-8495

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
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
Scott Waxberg
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

Website
http://www.lakeelmoinn.com/
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

Featured in

100 Minneapolis - St. Paul Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lake Elmo Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

100 Minneapolis - St. Paul Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Walleye

Pub Steak

Sunday Brunch

Appetizer

Breakfast

Entree

Dessert

​Curbside Sunday Champagne Brunch INN a Box

Curbside Sunday Champagne Brunch Inn a Box

Brunch April 10th

Appetizer

Classic Wedge Salad

Shrimp Cocktail

Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Parfait

Irish Truffles

Breakfast

Eggs Benedict

Caprese Omelet

Avocado Toast

Apple Cinnamon French Toast

Entrees

Elmo Sirloin

Scallop Risotto

Roasted Duck

Champagne Chicken

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Salmon Ravida

Desserts

French Silk

Easter Cutout Cookie

Croustade

Easter Brunch

Appetizer

Mandarine Orange Salad

Shrimp Cocktail

Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Parfait

Berry Berry Salad

Minnesota Wild Rice & Duck

Breakfast

Eggs Benedict

Scrambeled Eggs

Easter Fritatta

Raspberry Stuffed French Toast

Entrees

Easter Lamb

Easter Ham

1881 Hereford Prime Rib

Walleye

Lake Elmo Inn's Fried Chicken

Roasted Vegetable Flatbread or Cheese Pizza

Desserts

Sin of The Inn

Carrot Cake

Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

Brunch April 24th

Appetizer

Watermelon & Radish Salad

Shrimp Cocktail

Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Parfait

Caesar Salad

Breakfast

Eggs Benedict

Denver Omelet

Biscuits & Gravy

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Entrees

Halibut

Mediterranean Chicken

1881 Hereford New York Sirloin

Fried Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

Calgary Pork Tenderloin

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Desserts

Curbside Sunday Champagne Brunch INN a Box