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LakeWood Tavern, Lake Elmo, MN

LakeWood Tavern

4.4
4.4
47 Reviews
$30 and under
American
At Lakewood Tavern, we look forward to serving you. Walk-Ins are always Welcome!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Breakfast, Pizzeria

  • Hours of Operation

    Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (651) 390-6760

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Matt

  • Neighbourhood

    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 recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. RoxanneJ

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and atmosphere!! Very friendly staff!
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. WineSnob

    Western KY

    110 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    110 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!
  8. 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.
  9. WIFoodie

    Minneapolis

    76 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Incredibly loud. Food was good and reasonably priced.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Snuffy

    Minneapolis

    54 reviews

    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great taps, great appetizers, great food, awesome service
  15. DeniseA

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great dinner, drinks and service!!!! Patio looks great!
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. BarbG

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 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!
  20. 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!!
  21. 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.
  22. 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!
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. 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!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, great space! Stacy was our server and was wonderful!
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. DanielleP

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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!
  39. 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!
  40. 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!!

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

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Google Map for LakeWood Tavern

9939 Hudson Blvd N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Keats Ave N

  • Neighbourhood

    Lake Elmo

  • Hours of Operation

    Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–11:00 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

  • 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

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