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Lake Elmo Inn, Lake Elmo, MN

Lake Elmo Inn

4.8
4.8
5882 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
  • 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.

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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
  • 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

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What 5,882 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Elmo Inn is a cherished culinary gem offering "exceptional food and service" in a cozy, old-school setting. Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" dishes and "attentive staff." Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant is known for its "delicious desserts" and unique touches like palate-cleansing sorbet. Enjoy a memorable dining experience!

5,882 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service, quiet so we could talk, beautiful holiday decorations (loved the Nutcrackers)....we'll be back!

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  2. Barbara

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very attentive, Jean was observant and personable. Food was wonderful.

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  3. jill

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant, especially around the holidays! Fabulous menu and service, thank you!

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  4. Julie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always go here for special occasions and they are top notch every time

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  5. Paul

    Washington DC

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Local gem for any occasion! we’re stopping in for a quiet Friday night dinner with your date or a family brunch, the Lake Elmo Inn has you covered! 

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  6. Thomas

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My family havebeen there many times and they really enjoy the Lake Elmo Inn as our special place to go and celebrate an event. I know how I like my food cooked, I asked for no seasoning on my steak, this time the waitress seemed put out about how I ordered my dinner. Instead of the vegetables, I ordered a salad, when my dinner came it had the vegetables on it. I figure I am paying for the dinner, I should be able to order it my way.

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  7. Greg

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu has a lot of nice items to pick from. We went with the 2 daily specials (salmon and prime rib). Both were yummy. The revenge truffle appetizer was very different and quite good. Service was excellent. A little pricey but we'll worth the price

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  8. Anne

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful place to celebrate special occasions. Our server, Diane, was lovely and took excellent care of us. The food was outstanding, and we saved room for dessert from a number of tempting options. The ambiance was warm and cozy and the noise level was low, which was a big plus. We look forward to our next dinner!

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  9. Kathy

    Minneapolis

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch with friends! All had something different salmon BLT, Sunnies, walleye and pasta and prawns. All was just delicious, great service by Beth and we were not rushed

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  10. James

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food , best steak you can get . Service excellent , deserts wonderful . Great experience .

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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 5882 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 47 times today

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
  • 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
  • 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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