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Lake Elmo Inn, Lake Elmo, MN

Lake Elmo Inn

4.8
4.8
5976 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental
3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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 Open Table.

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

  • Red, White, & BBQ Brunch

    $22.50 - $45.00 per person

    May 25, 2025 only
    Red, White, & BBQ Brunch at Lake Elmo Inn This Memorial Day weekend, fire up your appetite with our special BBQ-inspired brunch featuring Charcoal-Grilled Chicken, Carolina BBQ Pork Chops, and House-Smoked Brisket—all served with steakhouse potatoes and summer vibes. Kick things off with complimentary champagne and caramel rolls, then choose from apps like Walleye Cake or a classic Wedge Salad. Breakfast faves and chef-crafted entrées round out the feast, plus three decadent desserts for every guest.
    Red, White, & BBQ Brunch Photo
  • The Butcher's Bounty

    $90.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 12, 2025 - May 29, 2025
    Carnivores, rejoice! The Butcher's Bounty Showcase is a celebration of fire-kissed perfection, where expertly selected cuts take center stage. From rich, marbled steaks to succulent, hand-carved specialties, every bite is a tribute to the craft of butchery. This is more than a meal—it’s an experience designed for those who appreciate the bold, the flavorful, and the unforgettable. Gather, indulge, and let the feast begin. *This Exclusive Experience is available on Wednesday & Thursday nights. Bookings are available for groups of 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 guests. If an odd number of guests is booked, the total will be rounded up to the nearest even number when presented the check. Cuts Included: Carved Tenderloin Lamb Racks T-Bone Steaks Prime Rib Scallops & Fried/Broiled Shrimp Sauces (Choose 2): Béarnaise Bordelaise Chimichurri Garlic Butter Cognac Mushroom Cream Whiskey Peppercorn Cilantro Lime Salsa Sides & Accompaniments Included: Onion Rings & Fries Rolls & Butter
    The Butcher's Bounty Photo

What 5,976 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 a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." The ambiance is "pleasant and soothing," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Despite some concerns about pricing and wait times, the "attention to detail" and "unique extras" like sorbet and chocolate strawberries create memorable visits.

5,976 Reviews
  1. Christina

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated at the time of our reservation. Food and beverage were DELICIOUS, and don't even get me started on the dessert platter!! I'm glad we picked Lake Elmo Inn to celebrate Mother's Day!

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  2. Ronald

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the staff were wonderful. Always a special place to visit.

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  3. Dan

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ask for outside seating if the weather is nice. Large portions. Very friendly staff. Food was very good but nothing remarkable

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  4. Donald

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, the whole visit was very good. The halibut special as excellent, the optional grilled asparagus was tasty, the small filet was done properly, and the staff was informed, informative, and professional. We will return.

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  5. Wendy

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was excellent and attentive. First off, Lake Elmo Inn is a very expensive restaurant. For that I believe we had large portions of the walleye dinner and it was good. However the sunnies (blue gill) left much to be desired. I had it during another visit in March and it was wonderful. This time it was not good at all. Tasted old, fishy and possibly freezer burned. Also over cooked so it was pretty hard. I had wanted to sit in the atrium but we were told we could not and were taken to the darker dining room on such a beautiful sunny day. We were celebrating two birthdays and I guess since this is a classier restaurant I expected some type of dessert or something for our celebration. I have to say in March we were also there for a birthday and we had a first class experience, today was not the same and I was disappointed.

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  6. Nancy

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the first Mixology class with Curtis - it was so fun...do another!

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  7. Charlene

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our friends birthday and couldn’t have had a better experience. Everything was perfect and our waitress, Beth, was the best!

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  8. Kim VIP

    Minneapolis56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal and service and Lake Elmo Inn. The steak, salmon and walleye were fantastic. We enjoy going here for a special occasion.

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  9. Carla VIP

    Minneapolis32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a pleasant restaurant. No surprise in the food- excellent as alway, and helpful wait staff.

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  10. Dawn

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    NY Strip Robert was fantastic, as were the sides! Service was friendly and responsive.

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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 5976 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
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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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