Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Minneapolis

Lake & Irving was a delightful dining experience that truly surpassed all expectations. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance of the restaurant was relaxed and enjoyable, setting the perfect tone for our evening.

Now, let's talk about the food. Oh, the food! The culinary offerings at Lake & Irving were nothing short of exceptional. Every dish we tried was a masterpiece, bursting with innovative flavors and presented with artistic flair. We started with the poblano soup, which was a velvety concoction of rich flavors that left us craving for more. The beet salad was a visual stunner, with vibrant colors and fresh ingredients that danced on our palates. But the real star of the show was the special of the night - the sea bass with lobster risotto rice cake. It was a symphony of flavors, perfectly cooked fish with succulent lobster nestled atop a bed of creamy risotto, all wrapped in a crispy rice cake. It was a culinary masterpiece that left us in awe of the chef's skills and creativity.

The service at Lake & Irving was top-notch. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, making us feel like honored guests. Our server took the time to explain the different dishes and made recommendations that perfectly matched our preferences. It was clear that the team at Lake & Irving takes pride in providing exceptional service to their guests.

In addition to the outstanding food and service, Lake & Irving also had a well-curated beverage menu. The wine list was extensive, offering a great selection of both local and international wines. The craft cocktails were also a highlight, with unique and creative concoctions that perfectly complemented the flavors of the food.

In conclusion, Lake & Irving exceeded our expectations across the board. The food was on par with any top-rated restaurant, with innovative, fun, and flavor-packed dishes that left us craving for more. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. We left Lake & Irving with satisfied taste buds, happy hearts, and memories of an extraordinary dining experience. We can't wait to return and indulge in their culinary...

I went here with my boyfriend for the first time last Thursday after a long couple of weeks in order to relax, celebrate, and play trivia with Trivia Mafia & a group of friends who meet to play regularly.

I had been reminded of trivia & looked into the venue to see if the menu was appealing for a relaxing escape & was pleasantly surprised by the upscale items listed. When we arrived, I noted the clean, warm, inviting atmosphere and the nice setup--an L-shaped bar & seating area. The place was unusually packed, so we requested a table with the host & sat at the bar, which we found delightful.

The cocktails are large, flavorful, strong but not heavy-handed, and reasonably priced.The owner came by to let us know they were having trouble moving tables along not 30 seconds after we'd remarked that we didn't mind sitting at the bar one bit. The owner still bought our first round of drinks for the inconvenience.

We ordered ahi tuna and a Cuban pork sandwich and both were superb. I cannot say enough about the quality of the food and the prowess of the kitchen staff. Impeccable.

When the rest of our friends arrived, the place was still atypically full for a Thursday night, and the owner came by to express his concern that our friends--being regulars--weren't able to find a full table to themselves near the trivia setup, as they usually do. He comped a round for the inconvenience and spoke with his staff about changing the seating policy for Trivia Mafia in the future.

The owner sat and talked with us about opening the place with his brother after having both taken off on culinary ventures in different regions, which is why the menu brings together this particular variety of selection.

Everything about this place is fantastic & I'm happy to say I'll be making it a regular dining experience. If you want a warm atmosphere, excellent food, great drinks, and reasonable prices from a local, family-operated restaurant, look no further,...

Food that is uniquely delicious, not pretentious, inspired, hearty, quick and REASONABLY PRICED! My wife and I love heading here for a date and we brought our kids along.

Our favorites are the signature Buttermilk Chicken sandwich & the nutella french toast.

The prices are very reasonable even compared to an applebees, perkins etc. WHen compared to some of the other boutique Minneapolis food-ie places, this place is inexpensive.

If you like beer - they have tremendous selection, good value, generous portions, and an atmosphere of fun.

There is a patio which has plenty of room is even being expanded which will be great.

Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich - a ridiculously perfect sandwich - an ODE to the Chicken Tendermelt from Perkins Family Restaurants I think. I've been here about 15 times since they opened, and the french fries are always cooked perfect, the pickle with the sandwich is amazing, the sourdoagh bread, bacon, pepperjack cheese, and sauce is simply amazing. The chicken is like what you dream about - a juicy chicken breast fried with just the perfect amount of crisp breading.

Nutella french toast - spectacular - and this is usually what we have our kids split when we go there now.

Conclusion - this is an AMAZING restaurant and I want you to try it because the people who own it are tremendously humble and gifted, and the food is a great experience and...