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Lake Elmo Inn, Lake Elmo, MN

Lake Elmo Inn

4.9
4.9
5937 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (651) 777-8495
  • Website
    http://www.lakeelmoinn.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
  • Neighbourhood
    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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Experiences

  • Friday Night Seafood Platter

    US$105.00 per party

    Feb 13, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025
    Join us every Friday evening through Lent for an indulgent seafood experience at Lake Elmo Inn. Our Friday Night Seafood Platter is a feast of premium flavors, crafted to elevate your night out. Your meal begins with a classic Caesar Salad and warm rolls, setting the stage for a showstopping platter featuring: 6oz Lobster Tail – Succulent and perfectly cooked 2 Broiled Tiger Shrimp – Tender with a hint of char Crab Risotto – Rich, creamy, and full of flavor 2 Scallop Meunière – Butter-basted perfection Lemon Pepper Asparagus – A bright, zesty finish
    Friday Night Seafood Platter photo

Menu

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What 5,937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambience

  • Twin Cities / Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Elmo Inn offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." Known for its charming atmosphere, it provides "special touches" like complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries and palate cleansers. Guests appreciate the "beautiful holiday decor" and "friendly staff," making it a "favorite spot for special occasions" despite being "pricey but worth it."

5,937 Reviews

  1. Dave

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants… and as usual, did not disappoint.

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  2. Ann

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four people--three meal choices: the short ribs, the filet mignon, and the walleye dinner. All were outstanding. The ribs and the filet mignon were tender and flavorful, as was the walleye for which the Inn is known. We each had a cocktail and were very satisfied--no scrimping with the alcohol, which was nice. Sue, our waitress, was top-notch--I think she's been there for years so she is very experienced. No dessert for us although the choices looked yummy. Lake Elmo Inn is a special place and worth the trip there, for sure.

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  3. daryl

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always our servers were attentive, our food was perfection. We loved the teriyaki vegetables and delightful dessert. LEI is or go to for all special events and anytime we want a delicious meal. We have a wealth of great memories associated with you. Thanks, The Seiferts

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  4. Scott

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, great service, nice ambiance. Prices are very high, however portions are large. Great time and will return for special occasions.

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  5. Carole

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic! We had a Filet that melted in our mouth and the short rib was so tender and juicy! Side salads were amazing and the dressing divine!! We had the best service! Maria was spot on perfect. Her knowledge and attention to detail made for an amazing experience! Highly recommend! We will be back!!

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  6. Wayne

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was very tasty. Everything was very good.

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  7. Laurie

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    205 reviews

    5.0

    205 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband enjoyed his Old Fashioneds and I enjoyed a bottle of Riesling! Our meals were scrumptious! I had the pork chop and it was cooked exactly as I requested- it was delicious! My husband had the duck and he said it was fabulous. Our waitress, Nancy, was OUTSTANDING- she was very sweet, friendly and attentive! We had a lovely evening1

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  8. Jean

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent waiter and a very enjoyable lunch with fruends.

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  9. Deb

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Diane was amazing! She gave great advice on our menu selections and was entertaining and social. It really added to our wonderful experience.

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  10. Joe

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service were excellent. Ambiance needs to be updated.

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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 4.9 stars by 5937 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 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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

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