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Lake Effect, Salt Lake City, UT

Lake Effect

4.7
4.7
696 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 27 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    (801) 532-2068
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Logen Crew
  • Private party facilities
    To find out more about booking your private event at Lake Effect, visit: https://lakeeffectslc.com/private-events/ Email: events@lakeeffectslc.com
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    200 S 200 W
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.
  • Public transit
    You can exit Trax at the Gallivan Plaza stop and take a short walk to Lake Effect
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 696 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Best Ambience

  • Utah

    Hot spot

  • Utah

    Good for special occasions

  • Utah

    Lively

  • Salt Lake City

    Best Ambience

  • Salt Lake City

    Great for brunch

  • Salt Lake City

    Good for groups

  • Salt Lake City

    Hot spot

  • Salt Lake City

    Good for special occasions

  • Salt Lake City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Effect offers an "amazing atmosphere" with live music, delightful food, and a diverse drink selection. Guests rave about the "great service" and flavorful dishes like lobster skewers and Tin Can nachos. While some experienced service hiccups, the overall experience is highly recommended, making it a must-visit in Salt Lake City.

696 Reviews
  1. justin

    VIP

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 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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  2. Charlie

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 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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  3. Gina

    VIP

    Atlanta

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 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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  4. Mike

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 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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  5. Tom

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 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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  6. Jennifer

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 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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  7. Krista

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 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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  8. Brent

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 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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  9. Jared

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing selection of delicious drinks! Service was impeccable!

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  10. Anna

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had heard so many great things about this place!! And Man oh man where they right, our reservation was at 11:30am in for brunch and the atmosphere was amazing and the live music set the tone for an amazing experience and afternoon with great people, our waiter was amazing keeping us topped off and continuously checking in. We stayed in conversation for hours not even noticing the time, and they never rushed us out we left at about 4:45pm. Amazingly great place! Very highly recommended. And will be first pick on my list! Thank you for the great experience! You all were awesome.

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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 696 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lake Effect

155 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    200 S 200 W
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–01:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking and several garages and paid parking lots near by.
  • Public transit
    You can exit Trax at the Gallivan Plaza stop and take a short walk to Lake Effect
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Logen Crew
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (801) 532-2068
  • Private party facilities
    To find out more about booking your private event at Lake Effect, visit: https://lakeeffectslc.com/private-events/ Email: events@lakeeffectslc.com
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