Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar
Uptown, Minneapolis
Bar in Minneapolis, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
A practical Uptown pick for dinner and drinks when the plan calls for flexibility rather than a formal reservation. Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar is easier to recommend for a first stop in the evening than for a deep late-night plan; choose it for a relaxed local meal, and cross-shop bar-led venues if drinks are the main event.
About Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar
Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar is a Minneapolis restaurant and bar with a casual dress code and a weekly schedule that starts at 4 PM Monday through Thursday and 11 AM Friday through Sunday. Its hours make it more useful for dinner and early-evening plans than for a post-midnight stop.
The right decision is simple: choose it when you want a casual Minneapolis restaurant-and-bar option, not when you need a highly specific dining brief, a formal dress-up dinner, or a special-occasion format. Plan around the basics: casual dress and the posted hours.
Use it for an easy Minneapolis evening, not the final drink of the night
The late-evening question matters here. Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar is open until 9 PM Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, and until 10 PM Thursday through Saturday. If the group is choosing between dinner, a bar-led night, or an activity-led outing, Volstead's Emporium Uptown and Up-Down Minneapolis are natural alternatives to consider for different kinds of plans.
For dates or groups, the safest read is casual and flexible rather than formal. Anyone prioritizing a different restaurant direction can compare it with Amazing Thailand or Hoban Korean BBQ, while keeping Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar in mind for a more general Minneapolis restaurant-and-bar stop.
Where it fits in a Minneapolis night out
The main advantage is simplicity. If the plan needs a casual restaurant-and-bar option in Minneapolis, Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar is easy to evaluate by its casual dress and hours that run from 4 PM on weekdays through Thursday, with 11 AM openings Friday through Sunday. For broader planning, use our full Minneapolis restaurants guide, our full Minneapolis bars guide, or our full Minneapolis experiences guide.
Travelers building a fuller weekend can also scan our full Minneapolis hotels guide and our full Minneapolis wineries guide. For comparisons by mood, consider Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar alongside other Minneapolis dining and nightlife options such as Sooki & Mimi, Volstead's Emporium Uptown, and Up-Down Minneapolis.
Planning details
- Location
- 1513 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- lakeandirving.com
- Phone
- +1 612 354 2453
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lake & Irving reads as a wine-forward, thoughtfully modern Uptown address. It splits its energy between a full dining room and a bar that’s treated with equal seriousness, so the space feels intentionally curated rather than casual or incidental. The writing on the cellar and list positions the restaurant alongside dedicated wine bars and higher-end tasting menus, which gives the venue a polished, sophisticated air without signalling formality. Expect an urban, contemporary place that prizes technique in cocktails and depth in its bottle list—an Uptown spot that aims for editorial clarity in both drinks and food.
Best For
This is a natural fit for wine-minded diners and anyone who prefers a drinks program that informs the kitchen as much as it complements it. Dinner service is the clearest focus: the cellar-driven approach suggests thoughtful pairings and menus built around regional or grower-driven wines. It also suits couples or small groups looking for a place where the bar is substantive—cocktail-focused guests who appreciate fewer, well-executed SKUs will find it rewarding. Locals who follow Lyn‑Lake’s evolving drinking scene will recognize Lake & Irving as a deliberate, curated option.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wine list as the venue’s primary voice: ask staff for region- or grower-focused recommendations that relate to the kitchen’s intentions rather than hunting for familiar labels. If you come from the cocktail side, expect a shorter, more intentional menu emphasizing technique—ask the bartender about the program’s philosophy or for a drink that complements a chosen bottle. For dinner, inquire about suggested pairings and let service guide by the cellar’s strengths; the house prioritizes interpretive match-ups over mass-appeal selections, so solicit the sommelier or server for context and options.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and inviting atmosphere suitable for light bites and bar snacks, lacking strong personality for formal dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Music Trivia
- Live Music
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1513 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Amazing Thailand, Notable alternative
- Sooki & Mimi, Notable alternative
- Hoban Korean BBQ, Notable alternative
- Volstead's Emporium Uptown, Notable alternative
- Up-Down Minneapolis, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Uptown
Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar is the safer pick when the group wants a seated restaurant-and-bar format without committing to a narrow cuisine brief. Amazing Thailand is the better choice when Thai food is the point of the night, while Hoban Korean BBQ gives a group more built-in energy around the meal itself.
For ambiance, choose Volstead's Emporium Uptown if cocktails and a bar-first mood matter more than dinner. Up-Down Minneapolis is better for groups that want games and movement rather than a seated conversation. Lake & Irving is the more balanced option when the night starts with food and may continue elsewhere.
Sooki & Mimi is the peer to consider when the meal itself needs more occasion energy. Lake & Irving should be easier to fit into a casual Uptown plan, especially for first-timers who want a practical neighborhood choice instead of a destination-style booking.
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Compare Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Amazing Thailand | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Sooki & Mimi | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Hoban Korean BBQ | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Volstead's Emporium Uptown | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Up-Down Minneapolis | Minneapolis | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar good for a date?
It can work for a low-pressure date if you want a casual place in Minneapolis with restaurant-and-bar hours. The dress code is casual, and the schedule includes evening service every day.
Does Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not offered. Plan around the basics: Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar is in Minneapolis and has a casual dress code.
What's the best time to go to Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar?
Use the posted hours to plan: Monday through Wednesday 4–9 PM, Thursday 4–10 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM–10 PM, and Sunday 11 AM–9 PM. For the most up-to-date timing, confirm directly before you go.
What's the crowd like at Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar?
A specific crowd or scene is not a defining feature. The safest expectation is a casual Minneapolis restaurant-and-bar setting rather than a formal dress-code venue.
Is the food good at Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar?
Judge it as a casual Minneapolis restaurant-and-bar option, and compare it with places like Amazing Thailand or Hoban Korean BBQ if you want a different restaurant direction.
Do I need a reservation at Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar?
Reservations are not typically required. If timing matters, especially for an evening visit, check directly with Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar before you go.
Is Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar open late?
It is not a post-midnight option. Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar closes at 9 PM Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, and at 10 PM Thursday through Saturday.
