Lake Effect

155 W 200 S, Salt Lake City
(801) 532-2068

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Jeff

We sat in a booth downstairs in the speakeasy. Very intimate and cozy. Piped in music but not too loud. We thought maybe we would be forgotten since we were out of sight but were not. Service was friendly and responsive. We had the chili rellenos and the New York Steak and both were delicious! Chili rellenos crunchy on the outside and oh so good on the inside. Steak was cooked medium and was very tender and flavorful. Topped it off with the Thor cocktail. We will be coming back.

Rocky

Had my first date there. Nachos was amazing. So much and perfect. Server was great happy and friendly. Hole experience was great. And the date went went.

Charlotte

This is such a beautiful place. Everything from the menus to the cocktails are well thought out.

Pareesha

This place was exceptional. The staff was extremely friendly, the food was delicious and the drinks were superb. I really enjoyed the live performance by Michelle Moonshine! This was my first time here and I felt right back at home in NYC. Definitely looking forward to visiting again.

Colby

The cuisine was delightful, showcasing thoughtful flavors and artful presentation. The ambiance exuded a chic, intimate charm—though the dim lighting bordered on impractical, requiring us to illuminate our menus with phone flashlights. Unfortunately, the experience was marred by overly loud music that disrupted conversation, and a perplexing service dynamic involving two servers seemingly engaged in a contest of indifference. While the setting and food held promise, the inattentive service left much to be desired.

Julia

We attended an Alice in Wonderland pop up and it was amazing! The details were so fun and the specialty food items delicious and unexpected! Plus this place is just beautiful! Highly recommend

Georgiana

I'm a resident of Chicago currently on a work assignment in Phoenix. Your restaurant was highly recommended by a colleague so I decided go for dinner. Wow! I had a fantastic dining experience! The meal, particularly the NY Steak and shrimp tacos were delicious! The cocktails were savory also. Servers were professional and courteous. The venue was delightful! I shall return! Thank you!

Brian

You had no phone service It was our first visit to your restaurant We didn't know if we could order off of the dinner menu midday, because no one answered your phone We could only make a reservation off of a third-party app? We were told we couldn't order dessert to go, even though your menu clearly states you can order dessert all day We realized that they just wanted us to leave, because our table was already reserved for a 5pm reservation We didn't underspend, and tipped nicely We had a couple who were coming to meet us for your bar for the evening, but quickly told them to turn around, that we were going elsewhere The food was excellent, and the waiter was nice, but unbelievable rudeness with lies, and inept with answering your phone during open hours?

Genny

Our server was fabulous. The food was great- love having live music. This is such a fun place!

Carlos Rodriguez

Groove to the jazzy tunes of the Flamingos on Wednesday nights.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Kenneth Besecker

Beautiful inside but the compliments end there.

The place was not busy (4pm on a Tuesday). Took 27 minutes from sitting down to having our order taking and getting our drinks.
Our waitress acted we were a compete bother to her. Was excited to try this place when I got to Utah and sadly i don’t think I will ever be back for a second attempt.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

robert gamble

I have been here now many times, and have now had an opportunity to try the food. I like this place even more now. Great food ,great cocktails, great vibe. Also the prices are reasonable for the quality of food and beverage available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jake lyons

My experience was divine. From the second I walked into lake effect to the second I walked out I felt seen and cared for. Hannah and Kana at the host stand told me exactly what I needed to hear and did it with integrity. From then, o sat down, and Kell approached me. Asked all the right questions and provided me with an excellent recommendation that might be one of my favorite cocktails I’ve ever had. Then, feeling peckish after my first drink, I delighted myself to some chips and salsa. Jasper, the food runner, came by and dropped them off. Explaining the process in which the salsa was made and the drink profile I should pair it with. JJ, the security guard was a hoot whilst simultaneously exuding an air of confidence that made me feel safe the whole night. Again, those employees are the ones that defined and made my perfect experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aimee Beltran

I had a BAD experience here recently. Waited 20 minutes to be served on the main floor; was never served. Finally went to The Rabbit Hole and sat at the bar. My drink was not made well. And the other patrons were rude. One man came up to the bar to order and started rubbing his body and hands on me. There were 3 male bartenders, none of them moved him to another spot, or asked him to stop. He was GROPING me WHILE talking to them. I had to throw my hands up at this man. Ladies, I highly recommend you avoid this bar.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Jordan Krumenacker

Wonderful charming bar.
Went at 11 PM on a Monday.
Food is good, nothing spectacular. This is a bar afterall.
Mixed drinks are great.
Had live music and a great atmosphere.
Enjoyed my time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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