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Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar, Duluth, MN

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
335 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth, Minnesota has been around since 1991, back when Canal Park was better known as an industrial harbor rather than a tourist location. The interior at Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar has a cozy feel to it, thanks in large part to the reclaimed lumber used for the tables, booths and bar as well as thriving plants. When the weather is nice, you can dine on our deck, furnished with Loll patio furniture made locally.
We are a small restaurant, limited to 15 tables and 70 seats indoors. Because of this we are not able to accommodate groups larger than 8 people. If your party is larger than 8 people, please understand that your group may be split at separate tables, potentially not near each other. Please call us to discuss accommodating your large group events.
Due to the invariability of Duluth weather, our deck is non-reservable (with or without dogs) and subject to be closed without much notice. We seat the patio on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (218) 722-2355
  • Website
    http://www.lakeaveduluth.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802-2325
  • Neighborhood
    Duluth
  • Cross street
    1st floor of the Dewitt Seitz Building, corner of S Lake Ave & Buchanan
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Duluth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar shines with its "great selection of unique foods" and "phenomenal brunch." Patrons rave about the "awesome cocktails" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." The atmosphere, both inside and on the patio, offers a cozy escape. A must-visit for creative dishes and attentive service, despite occasional hiccups.

335 Reviews

  1. Shane

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Prompt and friendly service. My wife had the Red snapper and I had the duck, both were perfectly cooked. Would definitely recommend.!

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  2. Jenn

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my absolute favorite places in the Canal area of Duluth!!! Jon, Paul, Mark along with the entire staff always go above and beyond to make dining here a memorable and tasty experience!!!

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  3. Colton

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful. Salmon and red snapper was great. Angry carbonara was very spicy but very good. The waitress was kind an attentive but not too attentive. Overall it was very good.

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  4. Bruce

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to dine at the Lake Avenue Cafe every time we are in Duluth as it never disappoints. Last night we had the calamari appetizer and it was outstanding

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  5. Chris

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and ambiance were not worth the price, but the restaurant had lots of charm.

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  6. Stephanie

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service-very informative about the menu and suggestions. The food was delicious. Had the steak salad which was so flavorable, Mac and cheese was comfort food for sure and bread pudding was to die for. You can’t go wrong with this place. It is one of our favorite stops to celebrate a special birthday.

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  7. Matt

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our must stop restaurants when visiting Duluth. Unfortunately this time was just ok. We both ordered the venison ramen and were equally disappointed. The flavor was just so so. This one experience certainly won’t detract us from returning.

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  8. Marlys

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress never showed us the HH menu. We missed out on a $10 bottle of wine. Mention to the waitress after we heard about from 2 tables next to us and all she said was “sorry about that”. Won’t be going back there.

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  9. Mark

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Knowledgeable staff, great food. Would get a Paul Hollywood handshake

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  10. Tom

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Lake Ave! Great food, friendly knowledgeable staff. Great place to have a dress-up or casual meal where the food is always top-shelf. Great location in the hustle and bustle atmosphere of Canal Park.

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FAQs

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 335 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 20 times today
Google Map for Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar

394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802-2325

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st floor of the Dewitt Seitz Building, corner of S Lake Ave & Buchanan
  • Neighborhood
    Duluth
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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