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    Lake & Irving

    4.4 (568 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LAKE & IRVING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Tofu for restaurant week with mac & cheese, the tofu was tasteless, but I did like the macaroni and cheese
    Lana J.

    I have never tried this place before although I've known about it for years so I thought I would check it out for restaurant week. The food was great definitely creative Chef. The service was also very good. Our waiter was very attentive and always checking in on us, we sat right in the front window and that was pretty nice and quiet but when we first walked in the door, it was very loud and packed that's the only thing I didn't like. There is a parking lot but parking is limited and we ended up parking next-door at the Wells Fargo bank after the bank was closed.

    Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich
    Norah T.

    Lake & Irving is such a cute spot! Got there 15 minutes early and got sat right away. We both ordered the Mai tai drinks which were strong but good! The real treat was the entree. I got the buttermilk chicken sandwich and it was perfection. It was the perfect amount of crispy, the sourdough matched perfectly, there wasn't too much cheese, and the pickles in the side were so good (tasted homemade). The fries would melt in your mouth and I could not get enough. Definitely want to come back and get their actual Asian food! Great spot if you're in uptown.

    Furikake Chicken
    Elan B.

    One of the funniest servers I've had in a long time. The food was all delicious, especially the misoyaki salmon! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was plenty of space in the dining area and it had sound-absorbing panels on the ceiling which reduced the echo/noise from chatter at other tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd highly recommend checking them out!

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    Ariel L.

    A wonderful surprise after discovering the restaurant we planned to visit had closed! Lake & Irving turned out to be an excellent find. The staff was warm and welcoming, the service was quick, and the food was truly delicious. I loved the eggs Benedict, and my wife thoroughly enjoyed the crispy and flavorful chicken and waffles. They also offer a great selection of craft beers, which paired perfectly with our Sunday brunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience--we're glad we found this spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Toppling Goliath
    Jack G.

    They now charge a 3% credit card service fee (even though credit cards reportedly only charge 2.0-2.5% fees). Excellent gastropub serving tasty food and well crafted cocktails. Our Luxe Burgers and Tostado were wonderful. Very nice beer tap list as well. I plan to return

    Whiskey list - nice
    George M.

    Have only been during the Twin Cities Restaurant Week when many restaurants are offering a prix-fix tasting menu, a difficult time to review a restaurant as they may not be doing their normal thing. Miso ramen and Asian style meatballs for course one. Both were yummy but the meatballs seemed a bit too re-heated. Steak and a pork chop for entrees. The steak and especially the fingerling potatoes it came with was delicious. The pork chop had nice flavor but was super lean and dry and the accompanying fried rice was a little mushy. Dessert was a nice finish. I wasn't drinking tonight but liked their whiskey selection. Looking forward to going back and trying their normal menu.

    Chipotle meatballs
    Lily D.

    Super fast service, everything came out pretty quick. Beautiful presentation on the dishes. For taste; the side dishes were the star. Potatoes were crispy and seasoned well. The butternut squash puree was thick and velvety. I'd skip the dessert. The sugar top on the creama catalana was slightly crunchy but did not crack on the back of the spoon. The creama was almost a split texture and loose.

    Chicken sandwich
    Edene Shirley L.

    Overall Lake and Irving is just okay. I was severely disappointed by the lack of flavor on my chicken sandwich, no salt, no pepper, unfortunately it tasted like nothing. I ate half and took the rest home. I ended up adding an egg to it and that made it better. Service is good, this is your typical neighborhood bar. You could certainly be a local here. All in all the food wasn't great so I probably wouldn't come back to eat but they do trivia and if definitely return for that!

    Markeda D.

    Shout out to Gerald he was a great server he took great care of us when we visited. The chicken sandwich was delicious I got the ghost cheese so it had a wonderful kick of spice. I'd skip the side salad next time. Truffle fries were good. Perfectly crispy and hot. I also really enjoyed the charred green beans. My husband said his Luxe burger was cooked well and very juicy. The jungle bird was delicious, I'd definitely get it again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This spot is pretty solid with the food, the service and the music![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Andre H.

    I wish I had known about this place sooner. I had an all around amazing dinner here. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, truffle fries, and Gochujang chicken wings for an appetizer. All were delicious. I ordered the Luxe burger with corn chowder for my entree. The corn chowder was great and the burger was easily one of the best in the twin cities. We ended the meal with a delicious chocolate tres leches dessert. I can't wait to go back!

    Restaurant Week Winter '25
    Teresa L.

    My husband and I went here for dinner on a Saturday with a reservation at 7 PM. The place was busy upon our arrival, but we were seated within 5-10 minutes. The hosts were welcoming and professional, and I liked the ongoing explanation. Once we were seated, a staff came by with water. Our waiter stopped by and took our drink order. The wait staff seems knowledgeable about bourbons. My favorite part was the food! It was delicious! I love the complimentary corn nuts. The appetizers were fresh and flavorful. My husband said it was the best mole he had ever had. (He lived in New Mexico for a bit). The hanger steak dish was delicious. I love the black beans as it was prepared well. Finally the dessert was amazing! The whip on the tres leches look homemade. I love that the churro was chocolate filled. We will be back.

    Cosmo
    Mezan G.

    Finally got around to trying this spot. The food was good, i ordered the lux burger. Mainly just cheese & patty on a brioche bun. While I didn't eat the sweet pickles that came on the side, I did enjoy the variety of aioli. The garlic one was my really good! I also ordered a cosmo which was nice. It was a bit on the pricer end. The service was great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was okay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Nice pictures!
    Kelly U.

    Nice place with friendly service. The food was good, nice options, something for everyone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nicely decorated, very comfortable space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is an adventure, but welcome to lake street! Highly recommend...

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