About Lake Effect
Lake Effect is a standout nightlife destination in Salt Lake City, offering an elevated bar experience that blends handcrafted drinks, global small plates, and live entertainment in an intimate, welcoming setting. Located at 155 W 200 S, this is the kind of place that brings people together for a memorable night out—whether you are stopping in for expertly mixed cocktails, exploring a great beer or wine selection, or settling in for a relaxed evening with friends. With live music and live performances adding energy to the atmosphere, Lake Effect delivers more than a drink; it creates a complete social experience designed to feel vibrant, stylish, and unforgettable. Guests appreciate the thoughtful mix of service and comfort that makes every visit feel easy and enjoyable. The venue offers fast service, table service, and plenty of ways to enjoy it your way, including outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. It is also a welcoming choice for solo dining, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food, with alcohol, beer, cocktails, food, and food at the bar available throughout the experience. The atmosphere is casual yet polished, cozy yet lively, with touches of romance and trend-forward style that make it just as appealing for a special night out as it is for a spontaneous gathering. Reservations are accepted, and payment is convenient with cheques, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Lake Effect is built to be accessible and comfortable for a wide range of guests, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities, plus gender-neutral toilets, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi for added convenience. Its strong reputation is reflected in a 4.30-star rating from 2,840 reviews, a clear sign that customers value the quality, atmosphere, and consistency they find here. From the thoughtfully curated drinks to the global-inspired menu and the energy of live entertainment, Lake Effect offers the kind of bar experience that leaves guests eager to return. For those looking for a high-quality nightlife spot in Salt Lake City with character, comfort, and a lively sense of occasion, Lake Effect stands out as a place worth discovering.
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Wonderful atmosphere, service, food and drinks. We were pleasantly surprised by live music- no cover charge! It was my friends birthday and the whole restaurant sang him happy birthday and we got a free dessert.
The food was great. And so was the service. They had clean and stocked restrooms well. They open for dinner at 5pm.
This place was amazing! My husband and I came here for our anniversary and we were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was great and the live music was amazing as well. I believe his name was Nate so sorry I forgot! We ordered 4 tapas and a salad and had drinks and the portions were a great size and the food …
Recently stopped in with some business partners for drinks after dinner. The atmosphere was immediately impressive. Everything from the front door, to the bar, down to the bathrooms in the basement. Every little detail was thought out, and it makes for an incredible atmosphere. We only had drinks, but we were watching all the food come out around us and …
Huge selection of libations. The atmosphere and vibe is great. The singer on 6/8 was phenomenal. Good drinks good music. Highly recommend
Did someone say speakeasy? I am checking it out. This spot is dark shabby chic. The countertops are concrete. Whoever decorated this; I need you at my house. I started civilized with the charcuterie board. Then I dove right into the lobster and shrimp skewers. Then I got this huge bottomless salad of arugula, feta and grapes. Everything was so …
We went here on the recommendation that it was a SLC must and we had to try the canned nachos. We loved the vibe of the main floor, and the drinks we got were tasty. However we felt things were overpriced. We decided to start with the nachos and wait to order more, and this was a good move because …
I was visiting for a conference and looked up cool places to eat and this spot was really nice. I love the aesthetic. Everything was really good and I would definitely come back. Alex our waiter was friendly and provided great service!
Lake Effect in downtown Salt Lake City is known as a cocktail bar with a large drink selection and live music, set in a historic building with a vintage yet modern vibe. While I’m not a drinker, we went based on a friend’s recommendation for the food...and it did not disappoint. I had the Crispy Shrimp Tacos, and the shrimp …
The food was phenomenal. The service was great. Nice, low key, quiet. You could actually talk with somebody and have a conversation without loud music. The hamburger I had was great and the wife loved the tacos that she got, especially the ice cream for dessert, was the best tasting ever. Now just don't grab underneath the tables. Cause you …
