LakeWood Tavern

Name: LakeWood Tavern
Address: 9939 Hudson Blvd N, Lake Elmo, MN, United States, 55042
Telephone: (651) 390-6760
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

47 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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At Lakewood Tavern, we look forward to serving you. Walk-Ins are always Welcome!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(651) 390-6760
Website
http://Lakewoodtavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Matt Jacobson

Location
9939 Hudson Blvd N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Neighborhood
Lake Elmo
Cross street
Keats Ave N
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

47 Reviews

BG
BGBGBGBG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Went for mother's day brunch and food was just okay. Took quite a bit longer than would be typical for a brunch during a holiday. I had heard good things about the place but it definitely underwhelmed.
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Todds
Minneapolis
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience2
There were 5 of us, 3 had soup, when it came it was cold. (2 different soups even) The salads came with all the wrong dressing. 2 of the soups finally came back after it was heated and everyone had been done eating at least 20 minutes prior. I the Open table app. I requested a regular table and NOT a hightop. They gave us a hightop and all regular tables were in use.
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BethN
Minneapolis
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience3
Would not recommend if you are in a hurry. We ordered our lunch and 45 minutes later it still had not arrived. While the server was extremely pleasant, the wait was ridiculous. Food finally started arriving 50 minutes after we ordered, but it arrived one plate at a time. The last person (we were a group of 6) received their food 80 minutes after ordering. The food was good but nothing outstanding and the place was only 1/2 full. They were very apologetic but they definitely have a number of issues to work through. Hope they can figure it out!
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RoxanneJ
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and atmosphere!! Very friendly staff!
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JulieS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
Giving it a fair chance as it’s only been open a few weeks.
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J1950
Minneapolis
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great time but very busy. Good service ! Parking was alittle short. Recommend reservations.
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WineSnob
Western KY
125 reviews
vip
1.0
125 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
Beyond annoying! I had a reservation. When I got there, they did not have a table available. THEY suggested I get a drink at the bar. I got a drink. Still no table. I ordered my food, got my food, ate my food, and then they came and told me my table was ready! When I said I no longer needed the table, they cancelled my reservation! I showed up! I was on time! I ate there! And because they did not have a table for me they took my points away from me! I contacted Open Table with my receipt and got my points. But it was super annoying that they tried to punish me for their error! The food and wine wasn’t that great anyway! I don’t need to go there again!
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ShereeP
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Meal and service were great! The music was a bit loud for having a conversation, and prices seemed high for happy hour.
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WIFoodie
Minneapolis
78 reviews
vip
4.0
78 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Incredibly loud. Food was good and reasonably priced.
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JenniferH
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had brunch here on a Sunday. We had kids and adults. Everyone enjoyed their food and the orange juice was very good too. The server was friendly. We did have to wait a while for our food, but worth it in the end. We had made reservations ahead a time and glad we did our we wouldnt have been able to sit with our big group.
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ScottS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
The appetizers were very good. The beverages were cold. We sat in around the bar area which was very loud. The building has very poor, if any acoustics.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Food was average at best. The lemon raspberry mule cocktail was very good. Food took about 30 min to arrive. It was insanely loud inside (high ceilings and concrete floor, so nothing to absorb the noise). I could barely hear my husband across the table. The server checked on us a bunch, so the service was good but the kitchen seemed to be slow. Likely won't return.
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msbee
Minneapolis
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
We have been to LakeWood Tavern in Lake Elmo four or five times. Their food is quite good - a hamburger that is actually prepared to medium and juicy, served on a toasted bun. The most impressive thing is the service! Every time we have been there, we have had a different server, and everyone has been friendly, willing to offer opinions, willing to make everything right. It was very noisy on a Friday night, but I guess that is to be expected.
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Snuffy
Minneapolis
54 reviews
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great taps, great appetizers, great food, awesome service
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DeniseA
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great dinner, drinks and service!!!! Patio looks great!
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amd18
Minneapolis
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New restaurant running fantastic already. I've been there 3 times and ate something different every time. Everything has been delicious! There's still so many things I want to try on their large menu.
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BobL
Minneapolis
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
We were seated quickly, but no server approached us for 15 minutes. My wife was served cold fries, but I did enjoy the Korean bowl. The server did pay for our drinks however to make up for the fries.
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MarkF
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was very attentive and food was very good. Great drink prices as well
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BarbG
Palm Springs
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The place was jumping on Saturday night! Food, drinks, service were all great! We were seated in the back area. The only drawback was the noise level - lots of tv’s and really loud with a couple big tables cheering on teams. Hard to hear the others at our table. But everything else was great and we will be back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service with Ozzy - very attentive, large selection of beers and food was really good. Will be back!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the Friday walleye dinner special. House tartar is a must have. Great service ! Sampled some of the 22 draft beers.
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StefK
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had lunch there with a friend. Seated quickly at a booth we chose. Fantastic service by our waitress! Food was great! Loved the pizza! Will definitely come back!
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MichaelM
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Come on……..quit using terminology that makes you look positive. Energetic for a noise level does not cover the fact that the noise level is LOUD!!!! I get that you want positive scores, but spinning the terminology to make it fit your spin to those looking at you web site is not factual. But…….you’re going to do what you’re going to do to get business. Bottom line - it’s loud in there, but your food and service will s definitely great.
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StPaulfoodie
Minneapolis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience. Set up like a sports tavern with huge TV’s everywhere with food choices and taste better than a sports tavern. We really enjoyed the 2 meals we had and the server was welcoming, friendly and attentive. will definitely return. Great new option in Woodbury/Lake Elmo/Oakdale suburbs
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JeffB
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Good food. Busy place with a good energy. The only complaint was how loud it was. Much of it was the people chatting (not a bad thing), but much of it was the background music. It was almost to loud to carry on a conversation at out four-person table.
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KerriB
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress/bartender was amazing! She was prompt and very friendly. Our group started out as 4 and we ended up with 14. They did a great job accommodating all of us so we could sit together. Definitely our new gathering spot. The food is great and there signature cocktails were a hit. Highly recommend!
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LisaA
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What can I say, this place had it all together on their grand opening - Kudos to the management. Service is spot on and food are drinks are incredible. They did not miss a beat on their Bourbon Old Fashion, BUT I keep missing out on that raspberry mule (it's MIA every time I ask and we are frequent customers). But, it's so nice to have a place walking distance from the homestead. Can't wait until summer and the patio!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great space! Stacy was our server and was wonderful!
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AlexV
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Wife had the French Dip.... she loved it. I had the Grilled Chicken Sandwich.... Chicken was over done or reheated in my opinion. It was ok. We had the upgraded "LWT Fries". They were ok - a little rich for me. Noise level was pretty high with it being more of a sports bar atmosphere, but it was ok since we expected that. Service was great. We would go back again.
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DavidK
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food great. Server rushed so apps, salads, entree too close together. Ver,y, very loud.
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Wnmnj
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience3
It is March Madness so it's expected to be loud. There weren't many healthy options or much for vegetarians other than cheese pizza. Vegetarians aren't the norm but it would nice to have a garden burger or something made of rice. We won't return.
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PegLeg
Minneapolis
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu. Very sport bar vibe. Can be a bit loud but fun. Our waiter was fabulous and so was the food! We will be back soon.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fast service, amazing & hot fresh food as well. Hands down our favorite restaurant in Minneosta! Always love the servers as well just so polite and caring no matter what.
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1022
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pizza, rueben/rachel, the beef sandwich and the corn beef stew were all delicious
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jmpwoody
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was great. Did order chicken wild rice soup, tasted great but very little to none rice. Drinks were. Good, great service! Definitely will go again.
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DanielleP
Minneapolis
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Have eaten here twice ,the only huge complaint I have is the waffle fries both times have been cold and don't look cooked all the way.I got the bourbon bacon burger(award winning)I'd say it definitely needs more bacon jam(for it was just a small dab each time)Husband had the Cuban he liked it very much.Service has always been spectacular
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ShereeP
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were pleasantly surprised with the size of the restaurant. Our service was great, and the food was excellent.
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DavidC
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great addition to the area! Delicious food & friendly service- we will be back!
1 person found this helpful
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LauraC
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our visit here. Build your own bloody bar is so fun, breakfast was great (got the junkyard). Service was excellent!
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for dinner and a night out with friends. I had the sliders, and we had wings and cheese curds as an appetizer. The food was delicious and service was fantastic. We will definitely be back!!
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FAQs

LakeWood Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 390-6760.

LakeWood Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 47 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

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

9939 Hudson Blvd N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Keats Ave N
Neighborhood
Lake Elmo
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Matt Jacobson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://Lakewoodtavern.com/
Phone number
(651) 390-6760

LakeWood Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does LakeWood Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is LakeWood Tavern restaurant rated?

Is LakeWood Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information