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Entrance
Inside bar. A vibe!
Tin can nachos, burger, Barbados tacos, paella, calamari skewers!
The will baxter band playing in the Rabbit Hole.
Main eating area, live band.
Bar
Inside
Back of the bar
Shrimp and Lobster Diablos
Lake Effect Cocktail Bar ·$$

Lake Effect is an upscale bar and restaurant that's elaborately decorated and serves authentic American food and drinks in a cheerful setting. Apart from daily specials on food and drinks, they also offer some delicious burgers, sandwiches, tapas, tacos, chips, and Mexican delights. The bar's list of signature and craft cocktails is truly vast and they also serve a range of local and international spirits, wines, and beers. The bar also frequently hosts events and live music shows that is a real crowd puller. The ambiance is welcoming and cozy and the service is outstanding making the Lake Effect a must visit when in the city.

Website: lakeeffectslc.com

Phone: (801) 532-2068

Cross Streets: Between S 200 W and S West Temple

Opening soon · 11 AM

  • Sun 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

155 W 200 S Salt Lake City, UT 84101 ·1744.68 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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M C. 09/19/26

Beautiful atmosphere, unique drinks, live bands are always top tier! Read about the history of this venue inside the menu!

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Kerrie D. 10/28/26

This was a cool spot. It kind of reminded me of what the HBO show True Blood would look like if it were a restaurant. I kept expecting the True Blood theme to come blasting out of the walls, BUT...

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Weston P. 07/22/26

I was looking for a place to eat when I came across a photo of the famous tin can nachos. That picture alone convinced me I had to give them a try. I ordered the steak nachos. At $29 with the...

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Omari D. 06/04/26

Downtown Salt Lake has a niche of bar/restaurants that offer unique food and cocktail items. No matter what you crave, they have it behind the bar. Whiskey, Tequila, Vodka & more. The drink menu,...

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Lauren W. 05/25/26

Staying overnight in Salt Lake City, I kept seeing Lake Effect recommended as a must-visit dinner spot -- and it definitely lived up to the hype. They offer an assortment of tapas, though the...

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