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Lake Elmo Inn, Lake Elmo, MN

Lake Elmo Inn

4.8 (5973)
$31 to $50
Continental
3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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 OpenTable.

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • The Catch & The Cut

    $130.00 per party

    Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
    The Catch & The Cut Experience Available Friday Nights Only Indulge in the best of land and sea with our exclusive Friday night platter, crafted for two to share. Begin your evening with: • Two fresh light Berry Salads Platter Includes: • Two 4oz Filet Mignons – Oscar style • Two crispy Fried Shrimp • One decadent 6oz Lobster Tail • Freshly Shucked Corn • Wild Mushroom & Spinach Risotto Price: $130 A perfect date-night indulgence or celebratory treat—available exclusively on Fridays. Limited availability. Reserve your table now and start your weekend in style. Feeling extra hungry? This platter can also be prepared for one guest and will be served with a single 8oz filet and a large berry salad
    The Catch & The Cut Photo
  • Italian Sunday Brunch

    $22.50 - $45.00 per person

    Jul 20, 2025 only
    Join us Sunday, July 20 at Lake Elmo Inn for a special Italian-Themed Brunch—a four-course experience packed with bold flavors and brunch classics with an Italian twist. Start with complimentary champagne and our signature caramel rolls, then dive into courses featuring Arancini, Blueberry Pancakes, Chicken Marsala, Pasta Primavera, and a trio of decadent Italian desserts. Whether you're gathering with family or just hungry for something special, this is your chance to enjoy a brunch that’s anything but ordinary. View the full menu on our website.
    Italian Sunday Brunch Photo

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What 5,973 people are saying

Lake Elmo Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Elmo Inn offers an extraordinary dining experience with "excellent food, service, and ambiance." Patrons rave about their "amazing Sunday brunch," which includes unlimited champagne and diverse menu options. The "beautiful restaurant" is perfect for celebrations, with "attentive and friendly staff" adding to the charm. A truly "wonderful experience" awaits.
5,973 Reviews
  1. Bill VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Lake Elmo In used to be a place you went to celebrate big events. That feeling of a special occasion is gone. Went there to celebrate my friend’s 60th birthday and was very disappointed. In spite of me both including this event on my reservation but also mentioned when I confirmed. Not only do they not do anything special for birthdays, they didn’t even mention it to her. No candle in the dessert we purchased, no birthday dessert, no Happy Birthday. They also used to make you feel special by the service. No more. No chocolate covered strawberries as mentioned in menu. Food was average but expensive. I can’t recommend it. Plenty of other places I can spend $95 for dinner.

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  2. Bryan

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lake Elmo Inn is the best - we go there often and we have never been disappointed. The food, service and hospitality are wonderful!

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  3. Vicki

    Minneapolis - St. Paul16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday Brunch is excellent! I love their Sunday Brunch. They start with delicious caramel rolls and Brut Champagne (unlimited champagne). Then you order one each from appetizers, breakfast, entree. I had three huge cocktail shrimp. Served over ice with sauce. Husband (who was celebrating his birthday) ordered a mandarin orange/romaine salad with nuts and dried cranberries. For breakfast we each ordered eggs benedict. It was half of what you get for breakfast in other restaurants -- a single, perfectly poached egg; hollandaise was great, and I am fussy. It came with a small side of roasted potatoes and peppers/onions and a small bowl of fresh fruit. They also delivered a plate of croissants and scones. Main course options were salmon, shrimp pasta, Swedish meatballs, a 4 oz. filet with mushroom risotto, grilled pork chop and a chicken dish. We both had the filet and mushroom risotto and were very happy with our choice. For dinner, you get three small 3-bite desserts. All three were memorable, especially the chocolate creme brulee. Service was impeccable. They refilled our champagne and water without us having to ask. Brought clean silverware between courses. Wished my husband happy birthday numerous times and again on our way out. $45/person and we had enough leftover for dinner in the evening. Wonderful value. Great food. Beautiful restaurant. Perfect service. The menu changes every week and is posted on their website for the whole month ahead. We can't wait to go back!

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  4. Rose

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always exceptional! Dining and brunches at Lake Elmo Inn are always special.

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  5. Marsha

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn't care for the chicken slider. Bring back the Irish truffle! Yum!

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  6. Joseph J .

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall experience worth every penny because of food and Diane’s service!!

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  7. Jeff

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Curtis in the bar is the best! We will definitely be back!

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  8. Kirsten

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend.

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  9. Roger

    Coastal Georgia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and food choices. Excellent dessert choices. Excellent wine choices. Outstanding Wade staff.

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  10. John

    Miami - Dade4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! The filet was perfectly done with a nice white cheese sauce. And the pins colada pie was exceptional. Service was professional and gracious. Great atmosphere.

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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 5973 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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