Restaurant in Lake Elmo, United States
Lakewood Tavern
100Pearl PointsEasy, Flexible Dining

About Lakewood Tavern
Lakewood Tavern is a practical Lake Elmo choice for an easy local meal, especially when flexible hours and group comfort matter more than a defined cuisine or formal occasion setting. Cross-shop Angelina's Restaurant for Italian American, CRAVE - Woodbury for a broader suburban restaurant experience, Pier 500 when the outing itself matters more than convenience.
For a Lake Elmo visit, Lakewood Tavern is best described only by the verified basics: it is in Lake Elmo, has a casual dress code, keeps daily hours. If you are comparing options in the area, the decision may come down to whether Lakewood Tavern's schedule and casual setting fit the plan, or whether another nearby option such as Angelina's Restaurant, CRAVE - Woodbury, Pier 500, San Pedro Cafe, or Jokky Catering Services & Take Out Restaurant is a better match.
The practical reason to consider Lakewood Tavern is timing. It opens at 11 AM Monday through Friday, 10 AM Saturday and Sunday, stays open until 11 PM most nights, extends to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Beyond those verified facts, details such as menu focus, pricing, service style, booking policies should be confirmed directly with the venue before you plan around them.
Use it for relaxed occasions, not a high-stakes tasting-menu night
Lakewood Tavern's verified dress code is casual, which makes it a natural fit for plans where a formal restaurant experience is not the priority. The available information does not confirm a tasting-menu format, a chef-driven concept, a specific cuisine, or a particular service style, so it is safest to frame the choice around convenience and schedule rather than a detailed culinary promise.
The hours are the clearest planning detail. Lakewood Tavern is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday from 11 AM to 12 AM, Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM, Sunday from 10 AM to 11 PM. Those later Friday and Saturday closing times may be useful when the group needs more flexibility, but menu availability and other operational details should be checked with the restaurant.
Where it sits in the area decision set
If you are comparing Lakewood Tavern with other area restaurants, focus on the kind of outing you want rather than assuming unverified specifics. Angelina's Restaurant, CRAVE - Woodbury, San Pedro Cafe, Pier 500, Jokky Catering Services & Take Out Restaurant are reasonable names to consider alongside Lakewood Tavern, but each should be checked directly for current menus, hours, services.
The verdict: choose Lakewood Tavern when a Lake Elmo location, casual dress code, broad daily hours are the verified details that matter most. If the occasion depends on a specific cuisine, price point, seating setup, takeout option, or special service format, confirm those details directly before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Lakewood Tavern?
Start with the verified basics: Lakewood Tavern is in Lake Elmo, has a casual dress code, is open daily, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. Other details, including menu focus, pricing, reservations, service style, should be confirmed directly with the venue. If you are comparing options, Angelina's Restaurant is another area restaurant to consider.
What times are available at Lakewood Tavern?
The verified hours show that Lakewood Tavern is open during daytime and evening hours: 11 AM to 11 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 12 AM Friday, 10 AM to 12 AM Saturday, 10 AM to 11 PM Sunday. The best time to visit depends on your schedule, but you should check directly for current menu availability and any service changes. Pier 500 is another option to compare for an evening plan.
Can Lakewood Tavern accommodate groups?
The verified information does not include seating capacity, reservation policies, private dining, or group accommodation details. Lakewood Tavern's daily hours may help with planning, but larger parties should check the venue's official channels before relying on availability. CRAVE - Woodbury is another area option to compare for group planning.
What should I order at Lakewood Tavern?
The verified information provided here does not include menu items, cuisine type, signature dishes, or dietary details. Check Lakewood Tavern's official channels for the latest menu before deciding what to order. If you want to compare with another option, San Pedro Cafe is another restaurant to review directly.
What are alternatives to Lakewood Tavern?
For comparison planning, consider Angelina's Restaurant, San Pedro Cafe, Pier 500, CRAVE - Woodbury, Jokky Catering Services & Take Out Restaurant alongside Lakewood Tavern. Because verified details here are limited, check each venue directly for current hours, menus, pricing, services before choosing.
Location
9939 Hudson Blvd N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Lake Elmo, United States
Compare Lakewood Tavern
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Tavern | Lake Elmo | , |
| CRAVE - Woodbury | Woodbury | , |
| Angelina's Restaurant | Woodbury | Italian American |
| Jokky Catering Services & Take Out Restaurant | Oakdale | , |
| Pier 500 | Hudson | , |
| San Pedro Cafe | Hudson | , |
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Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the meal needs a clearer cuisine lane, book Angelina's Restaurant for Italian American. If the priority is a more polished all-purpose dining room, CRAVE - Woodbury is the stronger cross-shop.
How Lakewood Tavern compares nearby
Lakewood Tavern is the easier, lower-pressure choice for a casual meal in Lake Elmo. CRAVE - Woodbury is the better fit when the group wants a more polished suburban restaurant setting, while Angelina's Restaurant is the clearer call for Italian American rather than a general tavern format.
For value, the decision comes down to purpose. Pick Lakewood Tavern when timing flexibility and a relaxed room matter. Pick Jokky Catering Services & Take Out Restaurant when takeout convenience is the priority. Pick Pier 500 when the meal is part of a longer outing and ambiance carries more weight.
San Pedro Cafe is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want a more distinctive restaurant identity. Lakewood Tavern is the safer recommendation for mixed groups, easier planning, a celebration that should feel casual rather than formal.
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