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    Lakewood Tavern

    3.9 (114 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Spacious and inviting atmosphere...
    John Z.

    This place is just great. Nothing too fancy but really solid. Great service, a nice range of food, and their 3 taverns ale is really worth the trip: similar to a Yuengling amber lager but more flavorful. Great place!!

    Walleye Fingers with tots, side of coleslaw and a Lift Bridge Blueberry Blonde Ale
    Linnea K.

    Overall a good visit. I'll start with the positives... Walleye Fingers with tots were good. I really liked the Lift Bridge Blueberry Blonde Ale and would make a trip back just for that alone. The coleslaw was swimming in mayo, couldn't eat it - it was quickly taken off my bill so no complaints there. Great friendly service from the two female bartenders. There was good live music, but it was painfully loud.

    Onion Rings
    David M.

    I've heard good things about this place, but unfortunately I wasn't blown away. I met a friend for dinner at 6pm on a Tuesday. No reservations, but there was plenty of seating. We were promptly greeted by our server and she was pleasant through the entire meal. The reason for my disappointment was that our onion ring order was delivered well past when we received our meal. When this happens it's pretty annoying. I can understand if it's a weekend and it occasionally happens due to the kitchen being behind, but it was a Tuesday. We were given an apology, but were charged for the order. I don't expect free food, but it would be nice to have a discount on an appetizer that was delivered well past the meal. They were good onion rings though. The burger was an average burger, but the bun was a little hard. I was also charged extra for dipping sauces we didn't receive. Normally, I have no problem correcting the issue right there on the spot, but I suddenly felt ill and needed to leave (unrelated to restaurant experience). I am realizing when I choose to dine out, I need to order my meal after the appetizer is delivered to avoid this issue in the future.

    Chili Lime Shrimp Bowl

    I LOVE these nachos! Every chip is fully loaded, and the rest of their food is just as excellent. Dick is a big fan of their Teriyaki Bowl--there's so much food it easily makes two meals. The service is great, but I recommend making reservations because they seem to stay busy. They offer free surface parking, though finding a spot can sometimes be a challenge. When the restaurant is crowded, it is loud. Fortunately, they have three rooms, so you can often find a corner that's a bit quieter. If you've never been to Lakewood Tavern, now is the time to try it. You won't be sorry!

    Wisconsin Cheese Curds
    Marinna L.

    We just got off a flight and decided to come here and the food was absolutely amazing. The cheese curds were gone in a matter of minutes, and the burger was probably one of the best I've ever had. Our serves name was Montana and she was amazing. The place was buzzing with business as soon as we walked in, and you could tell it's a local favorite.

    bourbon bacon burger
    Cindy P.

    My first time at Tavern! Look at the portion of the nachos!! When they brought it out I was shocked how big it is. You will not be disappointed in the portion size. You get a choice of meat and I got chicken...so yummy! I also got the bourbon bacon burger. This is topped with smoked gouda cheese, black truffle aioli, crispy onion and warm bacon jam. Everything about this sounds amazinggg and the portion was huge. The flavor was definitely there every bite I had. I went during dinner, it got a little busy but the staff was fast and attentive. I like the layout of the restaurant and I would love to try out their happy hour. I recommend to try this place out!

    Build Your Own Bloody Mary
    Danny A.

    Strip mall sports bar right off the highway? Yeah, I will check in out I had seen some posts on their social media about the nachos and I love nachos so let's good. It's a nice sized space. Kind of generically decorated and boring but spacious and comfortable. Plenty of large TVs to indulge in any sport of your choice. Bellied up as in always do. It was a Sunday, early afternoon, durning March madness. I wouldn't say packed but definitely busy. Service was weird. Could have been much, much better. Bartenders were just being lazy. Like I said, I came for the nachos. There happen to be a build your own bloody bar so I started with that. Phenomenal! Nice selection of spirits, mixes, toppings, and sauces. And for a $7.50 price tag there is nothing to complain about. Also ordered nachos. They were GREAT. Sheet style with a load of toppings. Fresh, nicely seasoned. Honestly delicious. So good, I am excited to try more. Bloody was great. Nachos were great. Service, honesty, kinda sucked. I'm gonna give it a 4 but is more like a 3.5. This could easy be a 5. Work on your service.

    Double smoked ham and cheese omelette with added onions and peppers
    Dawn C.

    We've been here several times, and I forgot to take photos of the food, but this was our first time going there for brunch. I've got to say, this is one of the best omelettes I've had in a very long time. They use double smoked ham, which has so much flavor, and I added onions and peppers to the ham and cheese omelette to make it a Denver. The toppings to egg ratio was exactly right, and it was cooked with just the right touch of golden brown. Also, the breakfast cocktails were supreme (try the pear Bellini). The SO said that his cinnamon roll pancakes were also delectable. It's nice to have this restaurant a little out-of-the-way from the hustle and bustle of Woodbury and to have a place where you can get seated very quickly.

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    Travis H.

    This is a brand new bar/restaurant! We went here to watch the Gopher hockey game and they have plenty of TVs so you won't miss a second! The restaurant is really bright and inviting, lots of seats and the staff is very well trained and really nice! They have plenty of beers on tap and even non alcoholic ones if you don't drink. We started off with some cheese curds that were really good, one downside is that there was too much breading. For my main meal I got the Buffalo chicken wrap and it was really good!! I'm not a huge blue cheese fan but it blended really well with the Buffalo sauce and chicken, just the right amount of spice! We can't wait to come back again! One downside: parking can be tricky due to its small size and it being shared with multiple other businesses. Overall: definitely worth checking out, they have great weekday specials

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    Matthew H.

    This review is specifically for their breakfast which I have had twice. Overall, good quality food at reasonable prices! Pros: *new and clean *great natural light *quick and efficient service *plenty of TV's for games *nice patio area * good drink specials *good quality food at reasonable prices *bloody mary bar (seems nice, haven't tried it) Cons: *menu needs an update (pricing and hours) Certainly worth stopping by for a taste!

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    Wait staff good, really too loud for conversations, food was so-so,.not for me won't be going back.

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    Terribly expensive for just tiny portions of apps! Would not go back! Service was adequate, however.

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    Fun place to hang out and enjoy amazing nachos, weather with family or friends! Also enjoy all the artwork of the lakes around town.

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    Love that they have a lot of food options on the menu. Service is good, ambiance is pretty typical for a bar/grill type of place.

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