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Lake Effect, Salt Lake City, UT

Lake Effect

4.7
4.7
451 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Utah Restaurant Association's 2022 winner for Best Gastropub. We offer a unique twist on new-American cuisine - pulling flavors from Asia and Latin America - and pairing our food with specially curated cocktails and an extensive wine, whiskey, and beer list. Join us in our intimate speakeasy lounge, enjoy a lively atmosphere on our main floor, or bask on our cozy patio. Open from 5:00p to 1:00a with live music seven days a week, plus our special brunch menu Saturday and Sunday from 11a to 3:30p.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am

  • Phone number

    (801) 285-6494

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Pae Randall

  • Private party facilities

    To find out more about booking your private event at Lake Effect, visit: https://lakeeffectslc.com/private-events/ Email: events@lakeeffectslc.com

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    200 S 200 W

  • Parking details

    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.

  • Public transit

    You can exit Trax at the Gallivan Plaza stop and take a short walk to Lake Effect

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 451 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique atmosphere and experience, excellent service. The live music was low-key and well done.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great for groups, we all had a wonderful sharing tapas, and sipping signature cocktails
  3. JulieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great for brunch! Affordable ,great service, cool vibe!
  4. jeriF

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stumbled up on this gem looking for a good drink . I’m so glad I did from the food, to the ambiance (Live Band playing) and btw the drinks were amazing. If you’re ever in Salt Lake this place is a must…
  5. Lovethisplace

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome vibe
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Sunday brunch. Love the ambience! Unique menu and it was all delicious.
  7. ChrisB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Incredible selection of unique cocktails…No way to enjoy just one. Good food, exceptional service. Thank you Mr ‘V’.
  8. MargauxZ

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Amazing drinks and so many options! The food was very good but this is definitely a spot for the person who likes creative drinks. I would lower the live music just a little bit to be able to hear people at the table but would go again.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Holy smokes. A large group of us were on our annual snowmobiling trip (converging from all over the country). STARVING; we came here after a long day of airports and hustle. I read a few reviews and decided to go with the masses and made a reservation with Open Table. Unanimously we all said that we will make “Lake Effect” part of our yearly pilgrimage. The food, the live music, the service… all on point. Each one of us ordered a different menu item and were thoroughly impressed with the craftsmanship of each dish.
  10. Mjoubert2020

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The drinks where amazing , the ambience where perfect and the nachos you most tasted .
  11. MICPRATT727

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice small plate menu choices and on tap beer selections. Loved the combination bar and dining vibe. Live music provided by a talented local singer/guitarist. The location is ideal in being close to most downtown hotels. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Salt Lake City.
  12. BirthdayGirl

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Our server was great, but it took a very long time to get our drinks. They came well after the food.
  13. Diningout

    Charlotte

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe in this restaurant. The tin can nachos were delicious and very large portion. Great live music! Definitely a place we will return to on our next visit to SLC
  14. ChristinaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service, ambiance and cocktails were superb! If in SLC, make sure you stop in for the Tin Can Nachos!
  15. Racheel

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The live music was the perfect touch to a Saturday brunch!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were awesome. Service was quick and respectful as well. Seating was a bit weird but not like it impeded on the experience. The live music was great at first but it got pretty loud near the end.
  17. JeffreyG

    West Palm Beach

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great vibe, creative menu. Went for Sunday brunch and some great live jazz. Good spot.
  18. WildOrchid

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere! Love the cocktails 🍹 can’t wait to come back!
  19. Eric

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall great place upstairs and downstairs have different vibe. Burgers were excellent and awesome cocktail menu.
  20. TKBCANDY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    The service was great was in and out in about an hour and a half. Food was good.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, food and drinks! Great place to go for any occasion! As a chef I appreciate this place and the staff! Thank you!
  22. ShaneD

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing place! The selection of spirits is incredible, and the concoctions they mix are ethereal. Add in the live tenor sax player and the menu of delicacies like Seared Ahi Fish Tacos, and this is definitely a place we will visit many times!
  23. AnastasiaPC

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The crab cakes were to die for and the drinks were outrageous! However, we were seated downstairs which was poorly lit. The seating was so far away from the table, it was uncomfortable and not conducive to eating a meal. We made reservations a week prior and wondered why we were seated in the so named, Rabbit Hole. Not a great environment.
  24. LikesToNosh

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food! Tons of variety. We did tapas. Love the chance to sample so many things. Dessert excellent (crepe cake and crème brûlée). Service great! Lots of recommendations, friendly remarks, thoughts about drink choices. Atmosphere is great, but it is a little loud. We loved the live music. But it makes conversation just a hair tough. Totally worth it, though. Parking isn’t hard to find. We’ll be back!
  25. AlliB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, live music, and I would die for their pineapple coconut mimosas. I would recommend this place to everyone.
  26. EmptyNesterSLC

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    It was a busy night. Service was a bit slow (but picked up as the evening went along).
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tulsa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb atmosphere and even better food! There menu has evolved since I began coming here in 2019! The live music and the atmosphere is great and one I’d like to make a regular occurrence.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food2service2ambience5
    It was crowded so the service was slow. They may have rushed the food out too early because the biscuit and beignets were still doughy. The ambience is worth it though and I will still go back. :)
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is amazing. The Ambiance is beautiful. They are very accommodating when you show up with extra friends. The drinks are delicious! Fantastic energy!
  30. BlancaST

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Environment is great, place is very pretty, service was awesome. Food… tacos were good, lamb ribs were great as usual. Roasted cauliflower was mushy, not roasted taste, we ate it but nothing surprising. I went last time before covid to celebrate my birthday, and I had a very good impression of everything, I think food quality changed a little bit. Drinks were very tasty, just small :)
  31. JimG

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great place
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our go to date night spot! The drinks are amazing, food is unique and tasty and we love the live music they play!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very very nice evening with the folks at LE last night. The music was great. Very engaging talent and the food and beverage selections were delightful. So many choices and so little time. A most pleasurable experience.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had friends from out of town - they loved absolutely everything about lake effect ! I am proud to have them visit Salt Lake and see the live music- such a nice reflection of our city ! Thank you
  35. CurlsGirl

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    The food and service were great but it was so loud we really had to raise our voices to hear each other over our small 4 top.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall a good experience at lake effect. Food was great besides the side of rice I would not recommend. It was kind of loud but that’s to be expected with live music and personally doesn’t bother me. Our waitress was very sweet & attentive would definitely come back!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was great except the Wagyu skewers were overcooked (for Wagyu). The Sea bass and scallops as well as the Blackened Ahi tacos were both on point. Service and atmosphere are a highlight and created a great night out overall. Definitely recommend.
  38. DariaK

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks, amazing service and delicious food!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Delicious food. Beautiful environment. Always make a reservation!
  40. scottm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks, food, service and vibe. Entertainment was great and I believe that there is at least one entertainer nightly.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Lake Effect offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 285-6494.

Lake Effect is rated 4.7 stars by 451 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 44 times today
Google Map for Lake Effect

155 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    200 S 200 W

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.

  • Public transit

    You can exit Trax at the Gallivan Plaza stop and take a short walk to Lake Effect

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Pae Randall

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (801) 285-6494

  • Private party facilities

    To find out more about booking your private event at Lake Effect, visit: https://lakeeffectslc.com/private-events/ Email: events@lakeeffectslc.com

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