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Lake Effect, Salt Lake City, UT

Lake Effect

4.7
4.7
698 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Logen Crew

What 698 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Best Ambiance

  • Utah

    Hot spot

  • Utah

    Lively

  • Salt Lake City

    Best Ambiance

  • Salt Lake City

    Great for brunch

  • Salt Lake City

    Hot spot

  • Salt Lake City

    Great for fine wines

  • Salt Lake City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Effect is a vibrant destination in Salt Lake City, celebrated for its "perfect cocktails," "amazing food," and "live music" that enhances the ambiance. Guests appreciate the "creative and delicious" cocktail menu and "outstanding service." The atmosphere, described as "gorgeous" with a "speakeasy feel," is ideal for both dates and gatherings.

698 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Houston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at our reserved table for over 10 minutes. Waitress never came back so we moved to the bar. Much better service at the bar and bartenders were amazing.

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  2. David VIP

    Indiana11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and good value. Hip vibe, not intimate atmosphere.

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  3. justin VIP

    Dallas6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This would have been five stars but the food we ordered both dishes were cold, had great flavor, but with temperature off it just wasn’t to the standard I would have hoped for.

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  4. Charlie

    Omaha6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My buddies and I went here to celebrate our birthdays. OUr drinks and food were great. Service was stellar (present, but not overbearing). The vibe was on point for us to catch up and relax.

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  5. Gina VIP

    Atlanta20 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I know ppl love this place but this was my 2nd attempt to give this place a chance. We ordered cocktails and tapas & we never received our cocktails. The tapas were cold, we asked for water & never received water, we asked for our cocktails and we were told we could go to the bar . We asked for check several times and no one ever came. We had to wait for mgr who was nowhere to be found.

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  6. Mike

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time last night with great music and great friends. It topped off our trip!

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  7. Tom

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here. We sat on the main floor. Live music on Saturday night. Love the upscale atmosphere. The drinks were great. We had the Tin Can nachos with steak. More than enough for two. They give a generous amount of steak, guacamole and sour cream. Our server was excellent and gave good drink recommendations. We got there at 6. It is noisy but just enjoy it and the music. By 7 the dinner crowd leaves and you can enjoy a quiet conversation. We will definitely return.

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  8. Jennifer

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and great service. The garlic fries with the aïoli sauce was devine! As far as drinks, super delicious! We listen to some good music, got to head upstairs to the church and downstairs as well. All had different vibes. Made the evening super fun. 

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  9. Krista

    Salt Lake City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster and shrimp skewers that were tapas, were the absolute best. We had fun dancing on two levels. My friend really liked her cosmopolitan.

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  10. Brent

    Jackson Hole1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service with awesome live music! The settling is also very cool with a full stack bar and laid back ambiance

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FAQs

Lake Effect offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 532-2068.

Lake Effect is rated 4.7 stars by 698 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Lake Effect

155 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Logen Crew
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