I was super excited to go back to the Lake room because we liked it a lot last year. For some reason, the food and service were disappointing. I ordered a lobster tail and spinach ravioli for$56. The lobster was taken out of the shell and cut into tiny pieces and very salty. It was about 1/8 cup of pieces. I wanted to order a side salad, but they were $11. They do not serve bread or anything prior to meals. The server was attentive, but didn't care to fix anything that wasn't right. I don't think we'll be returning to the Lake room anytime soon. read more

It's Valentine's Day.....so it is so fitting that the Delmonico Steak with the side of mushrooms was orgasmic!! And Lizzy's service was over the top good!!! read more

One of our favorite restaurants! Excellent food, wonderful wine selections, and an incredible happy hour menu in the bar. The Asparagus Fries are not to be missed! And such friendly and fun staff. One of the best restaurants in the area! read more

Food, A+; Service D-; Wine glasses D-; If you're a restaurant that serves outstanding food like The Lake Room does, could you please have enough servers on duty to provide the same level of service as the food? Secondly, if you're going to charge a $30 cork fee per bottle of wine, could you have wine glasses that fit the type of wine you're drinking? Ordered the Sea Bass. Best I ever had. Ahi Tuna Poke, savored every bit. Crab cake, you're on the right track. Waitress, didn't care, when she finally checked on us. Special occasion Cabernet, waitress snapped the cork off then followed that up with a wine glass suitable for a $10 bottle of Cab. Final thoughts, go for the food, hope for the best with the service. If you bring a nice bottle of wine, bring your own wine glasses a pay the glass fee. read more

I'm continually impressed by the quality of the food and service here! I recently went for dinner on a busy Friday night and sat at the bar, the bartender was super friendly, but also gave my husband and I space when we were just chatting the two of us. My husband ordered the filet with their, I believe, truffle butter on top and the risotto cake on the side. I ordered their carbonara, and am pretty picky about this dish, but have to try it everywhere. I love that they make their noodles from scratch every day, but I don't like the thick pappardelle noodle with the dish- would prefer spaghetti, but the sauce and pancetta was great! The filet was impeccable, had a great crust but still cooked medium rare inside, and the risotto is something I've dreamed about since. For cocktails, I got their Manhattan and my husband got a dirty martini with blue cheese olives- both were great! Would absolutely recommend this place for dinner or brunch! Love getting their breakfast fried rice and their man candy bacon- excellent bloodies too! read more

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Decided to hit up the Lake Room given it had been years since I'd been back in town and that it replaced my grandfather's dry cleaning business i was willing to give it a try... but all came up short! We ordered a Wedge Salad for before our meal....server didn't come back to our table till our food came out (which from the time we ordered to coming out was over 30 minutes and the place had only two other tables at the time) even after Nate trued flagging him down a couple times.... Food comes out... Nates steak that was to be Medium Rare comes out Well Done... and still no wedge salad... Steak gets sent back.... And after about 3-4 minutes server then decided to bring out the Wedge so Nate had something to eat while i had my meal... 9 minutes later.. steak comes out... VERY Rare... By that point we gave up. Nate ate his potatoes and sent back the steak and we were done. Will i ever be back to Lake Room..No... Even worse is the table to the left behind us had the same steak issues. I'd maybe more understanding if the place was packed and busy especially on a Friday.. there was no real excuse besides i think they have a cook who really just doesnt know how to cook a steak. Bummer. read more

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First time here. Our waitress was great. We started with meatballs and a charcuterie board. I loved the presentation of the board jam big mozzarella ball with balsamic drizzled on it, arugula, roasted tomatoes, prosciutto, toasted bread. We also shared the chopped salad. I found that very enjoyable with the green goddess dressing. Chicken pot pie was light and airy. Sea bass on a bed of spinach and potato. Wednesday night is half price bottle night read more

We visited here for a date night, and it was well worth it! FOOD: Super tasty- I got the Chilean Sea Bass and it was sooo good. The bass was perfectly cooked and the mozzarella stuffed risotto cake was creamy and delightful. We also ordered the pan-seared sea scallops which were extremely good but not really filling enough for a full entree. AMBIANCE: Upscale, perfect for date night! Not very modern, but classy. Outdoor patio looked inviting for the warmer months. SERVICE: Friendly and prompt despite it being busy. PARKING: Easy parking lot. read more

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Great food Great service Great atmosphere Ugh. I need more words Ugh. I need more words Ugh. I need more words read more

I've been here a couple times for happy hour but I finally came for brunch. We made a reservation for a Sunday morning and were able to sit on the patio, which is beautiful. While I probably should have known, I didn't realize everyone was going to be driving their loud motorcycles in the back parking lot while we were there. Pros and cons, I suppose. Our server was kind and attentive and able to offer suggestions from their brunch menu-this is not a buffet brunch! I ordered some kind of Mexican skillet which was tasty and other members of my group had the breakfast fried rice, waffles, steak and eggs, and prime rib sandwich. read more

Awesome as usual. The food, the service and the ambiance were everything I remembered and the reason that I returned. The chilean sea bass is the best thing on the menu! read more

The Lake Room is the best restaurant on the west side of Lake Minnetonka. The food is reliably enjoyable and the ambience is comfortable. Check the live band schedule at the Narrows bar to make an evening of it. It's worth the trip to Spring Park! read more

I'm a regular guest and I've never had such bad problems resolving my food issues a few weeks ago and ordered the prime rib skewer and they were very fatty and I could not eat them tonight I ordered the prime rib skewers and they were so overdone it like cubes of charcoal. I ate a couple because it was 6 o'clock at night, and I did not have any lunch and she said, would you like something else? I said, yes, give me the shrimp and they charge me for both. It would not remove the charge . I am so disappointed I will never go there again. They are absolutely the worst at hospitality. any other decent restaurant would remove the charge . The property used to be standing room only and because of their greed you're losing all your customers ! Any restaurants in the western suburbs would fix these problems immediately ! read more

Don't get confused when making reservations. The narrows saloon is adjacent, and not the same restaurant. The lake room provides a very private setting with dishes and an ambiance to match. Excellent spot for a special celebration. read more

Amazing Chilean Sea Bass and Salmon Meal! Very Attentive Staff! So helpful and always checking up on us! Treated our 5 year old like royalty. They even made time to say goodbye and thank you!! What a wonderful experience! Hats off to the whole crew!!! read more

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We have been here several times and the food is consistently good. The sea bass is one of my favorite dishes. However, the service is sometimes lacking and on this most recent visit, it was very disappointing. While I acknowledge our server was busy, our table was mostly ignored, particularly after we declined to order drinks (we were there with our elderly parents). In addition, we ordered a large Caesar salad to share amongst the four of us and specifically asked to have it brought before the main courses. The salad never arrived. While I understand mistakes happen, the most disappointing part was that neither our server nor anyone else apologized for the miss. At the end of the meal, it took a very long time for our server to bring us the check (our 94 year old parents were ready to leave). While I love the food, I am hesitant to ever go back. read more

Went for drinks! I got a spicy Paloma and it was pretty good but really didn't have any spice tho. Friendly staff. Dark and intimate atmosphere. read more

This restaurant rating is for brunch. A beautiful restaurant in a central (lake mtka) location. It reminded me of walking into an Abercrombie and Fitch. Dark, rich, mahogany wood furniture, wine glass sculptures strategically placed here and there, window plantation shutters (LOVE), beautiful chandeliers, local lake mtka Art (I loved the tile Mosaic piece, the paddle boat painting, and the lake mtka cut-out wall art), and the painted marble floor. The patio is small but perfect with a gorgeous fire pit house, patio heat warmers, and a few tables with Albert Einstein cafe lights. My toddler was satisfied with a kids menu, crayons, coloring sheets, and a kid's cup of fresh squeezed OJ. I LOVED the mimosa flight. This is something I have never seen before. Brilliant!!! You pick 3 of 6-7 choices. I chose lavender/mint (my fav), peach Bellini, and strawberry/lemon. WARNING: I felt elegantly wasted after drinking this flight. Prob not the best idea when managing a baby and a toddler. I ordered the frittata. It was SOOOOOOOOOOO good. When I cut into the frittata, it oozed with buttery greens. There was crispy/baked Asiago cheese on top that added so much to the flavor. It came with a side salad (although it was weird to eat a salad for breakfast) and breakfast potato wedges. I highly recommend this dish! My husband ordered the short ribs Benedict. It was a little bland and needed S&P. My [respectful] suggestion is the chef should maybe add garlic salt (after all, everything is better with garlic). I will be back for dinner sometime! read more

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Fabulous beyond words! Service, food, ambiance and value are ALL on point. Sleeper venue with very little advertising...take FULL advantage because when this place becomes main stream it will be week long wait for reservations. Food is outstanding and price is fair! Chocolate martini in the lower level Jimmy's Bar is on point. Sea Bass, Delmonico (ask for it to have a chat crust), and the chopped salad are delicious. Decent wine menu and fun cocktail offerings. Heard they are doing a Black Friday gift card special which we will be taking full advantage of. Yum! read more

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I had dinner at the Lake Room this evening and it was wonderful! First off, when you walk in the door you have the option of the saloon on the left or the Lake Room and finer dining on the right. The food and the service was incredible. The atmosphere was quiet and inviting with tasteful decor. My server Demi was knowledgeable on the wine list and the menu making several recommendations (at my request) all of which were winners. The food was outstanding! I started with the sea bass skewers and chorizo meatballs and moved on to the filet mignon, finishing it off with the fried blueberry pie. Everything was fabulous and I can't wait to go again. Special thanks again to Demi who doubles as a bartender. Knowledgeable and funny, good attitude and added to the experience. This was much better than going to a McDonalds! (Inside joke - it's so much nicer!) read more

Pleasantly surprised to find this seasonal bar/lounge (Jimmy's) in the basement of the Lake Room. I was amazed at the food, really, really outstanding and probably the best in the area (and I'm a foodie, I get around). If you're lucky, you can get a booth, there are many two person tables which are a bit too smallish, but work, along with a big table that could probably seat ten. Small bar with about ten chairs. Dark, cozy, music playing. Had to take a star off because when I made the reservation it asked (online) if it was a special occasion and I said birthday. What was the point? no free drink, dessert, not even a Happy Birthday from wait staff. If the occasion isn't even going to be acknowledged, why even ask? read more

We went here the other day as they opened-so not busy at all. We ordered bottles of wine and no limit to what the kids or we wanted. Split a few things and one of them was the mushroom pizza. We got the sausage pizza. The waitress apologized and said she was sorry. A few moments later she came back out to ask if we cared to wait for a new pizza that would take a bit longer or if we wanted mushrooms on top of the sausage one. We had no problem waiting as we had plenty of food and wine and no hurry as it was a chill night. Not 2 minutes later we got a pizza with mushrooms on top and you could CLEARLY see the "holes" where the sausage was removed. I guess at that point-I would have took the sausage with mushroom on top. I guess I at least would have waited the time to "make" a replacement to make it seem less obvious. read more

An excellent, gem of place located in Navarre (near Lake Minnetonka) had a wonderful happy hour. Many great options off their dinner menu as well. They had great cocktails and delicious sangria. I would say 5 stars, but service can be hit/miss. Parking off street and behind it in a parking lot. read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday with dinner at The Lake Room. Nice cozy setting with a well-curated wine list and terrific menu - seafood, steak, pasta, and more. I had the Chilean Sea Bass with risotto cake and spinach - wow! Beautifully presented and the taste was out of this world delicious! Hubby got the short rib which was tasty, and our friends ordered excellent scallops and well-prepared prime rib. We enjoyed the meal so much we didn't even take a picture! Shout out to Jimmy for the excellent service. Pleasant experience overall and we can't wait to go back - a hidden gem! read more

Scallops were amazing! Our friends had the sea bass which was awesome too! Super cute inside!

Enjoyable food and soups. Service experience is below average for the price point and the idea of charging $1.00 for a slice of toasted bread (no butter) is absurd, again, considering the price point of the food and wine. "Maybe" return again! read more

Awesome brunch! Quiet Saturday. Don't think folks have found this hidden gem yet. Frittata and Benedict were great. We will be back to enjoy more items. Reopen post covid. Great menu. Same awesome staff!! read more

We have been there 2 times and both times were very disappointed in the food. Service was good but they compared themselves to Giannis Steakhouse and 6 Smith. It was not even close. Short rib was dry and had no flavor and along with the ribeye. I was hoping this place was going to be great like 6 Smith and Cov, but just another restaurant with standard bland food that is way overpriced. read more

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My wife and I went to The Lake Room for our 38th anniversary. The hostess was very friendly and accommodating. My wife ordered the Short Rib Pizza but the waiter brought her a Short Rib platter. When it was mentioned to him he laughed and said we wouldn't make the pizza anyway because we're too busy and it would take too long. No apology, no discount. The food was ok but too pricey, I'd just as soon go to a chain steak house for the same quality food at half the price. It was our first time there, we won't be going back. read more

From the street, it doesn't look like much but the inside is decorated nicely. We decided to get away from Wayzata and the other bustling places and try something new. The Lake Room did not fully disappoint. The food was decent - maybe not at the level of those we absolutely adore, but all the dishes were nicely balanced and seasoned well and we had a pleasant evening with very good service. The mussels were delicious - the jus that they were sitting in was, like very good mussels, so good to sop up with the grilled bread. Our server was kind enough to ask if we wanted some more grilled bread - and of course we jumped at that! I had the miso glazed sea bass that rested on a risotto and mozzarella cake - very indulgent but nice - maybe better as a winter dish. My husband had the delmonico and asked for medium rare, and it was medium to medium well, which was disappointing. We wished the sautéed mushrooms had more variety (more earthy/wild - such as maitake, etc.). The drinks were fantastic. All in all, we will be back, but most likely to sit in the bar and have some good appetizers with drinks. I wanted to give it a 4, but with the steak not done properly and a few other flaws, a 3.5 is really what I would like to give. read more

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Apparently they just started serving breakfast recently. We tried it out today. My husband had an omelet and loved it. I had a very good Bloody Mary and the hash brown grill. It was surprisingly quiet. We were the only table in the dining room. We wondered if it is so new that they are opened for brunch that people don't know about it yet. Yelp still shows old hours that they are closed now. read more

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We've been to this restaurant several times and I can't say enough good things about it. It is small but well appointed with beautiful modern decor! The service was amazing great suggestions and very attentive! The food was spectacular! We had the sea bass and the steak both were excellent. Also the meat and cheese plate was a perfect appetizer!! Absolutely check this place out!! read more

I want to love this place, but they just can't seem to fully get their act together. The menu has tons of variety with what sound like yummy dishes. Last night they were clearly woefully understaffed. Servers were bartenders and servers. My cocktail arrived in an incredibly sticky glass and was unintentionally warm. Short rib was tender but covered in an overly salty sauce. The precious time I was here it was a bit off as well. Hopefully they can staff up and correct the little things holding them back. read more

Best food, service and atmosphere! Yum! Amazing drinks too! Hidden gem of a place! Make a reservation today!

We have been to the dining room and had a nice dinner. We reserved a table in the restaurant and ended up at a table in the basement bar (not the same ambiance as the restaurant at all - same menu and price) because they took in too many walk-in's. We were very disappointed and ended up leaving. Sad that they don't honor reservations. Giving it a two because the food was good last time we were there but a one for service. read more

I was not impressed with this place for how highly it comes recommended and the price. Went there for brunch. It was seat yourself. The busboy told us our server would be with us soon. Took a while. Got warm nasty water in spotty glasses. I ordered a mimosa that took more than 15 minutes to come out and there were maybe 4 other parties there. Shouldn't take that long to pour OJ and champagne. I really was turned off by the view of the dumpsters out the windows and we almost walked out after eating because we were neglected by our server. Tables had napkins under legs to make level. Really? They don't know that tables have screws on the legs that twist for adjusting? As far as the food, I had the short rib Benny and my husband had the man-candy bacon Benny (sexist/gender-typing). Mine was ok. Maybe it's good for some, but the bacon Benny was LOADED with bacon, my husband felt like he was going to have a heart attack if he finished it. Overall, probably won't go back any time soon read more

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Ordered takeout - it was SO dissapointing!!! Would give 0 stars if I could. Craving a good pasta and was willing to splurge. Ordered a $26 pasta dish...was a ridiculously small portion. Swear it was a spoonful plopped in the to go container. Was to be served with a poached egg - there was no egg. Best part of the dish is the perfectly cooked yolk on top. Not this time!! One would think for $25.95 they could would include bread - nope, no bread!! Couldnt even throw in one piece??!! Sorry Lake Room will not be returning. Customer service is key in these times - especially when guests are willing to pay $25 + tip, and personally pickup their order to support your business!! read more

We booked this evening as an anniversary dinner because the menu looks so good. The high point was the short rib with mashed potatoes and a nice wine and drink list. The down sides - so noisy you can't hear your conversation, the gumbo was bland and served barely warm, the bolognese was so salty it was barely edible (and I love salt) and the key lime pie was very average. Service is good. read more

Great addition to the Navarre area. We had the bruschetta, wedge salad and short ribs. The bruschetta was amazing. All were awesome, great ambiance, still a few things to iron out but very good all around. read more

A great dinner spot with excellent food and service. Lots of parking in back. There's a beautiful outdoor dining area and The Narrows bar next door has live music. The Happy Hour food specials offer great deals with good variety to satisfy any party. read more