What it's actually like
The Lake Room receives strong praise for high-quality food and creative cocktails, with particular enthusiasm for steaks, seafood, and brunch offerings. However, reviews reveal a significant service consistency problem—while bartenders and some servers are exceptional, many guests experience slow ordering and inattentive service, compounded by high pricing. The restaurant succeeds as a special-occasion destination but frustrates those seeking reliable, attentive service.
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Diners keep mentioning
sea bassbraised short ribspork chopChilean sea bassfiletprime ribwalleyecocktails (spicy paloma, watermelon sugar high)
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
date night, business dinner, celebration
Reservations
OpenTable
Wait reality — Inconsistent service timing is the most common complaint—expect 15-30 minute waits to order drinks and food during busy periods. Reservations strongly recommended, especially for upstairs lounge; downstairs dining area typically quieter with shorter waits. Best times appear to be off-peak weekday visits.
Derived from 65 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Appetizer
ASPARAGUS FRIESvegetarian$9
parmesan crusted, goat cheese, ranch
BURRATA + FIGvegetarian$17.95
prosciutto, orange fig jam, grilled baguette burratta, roasted tomatoes
BURRATA + FIG - HAPPY HOURvegetarian$15
prosciutto, orange fig jam grilled baguette, burratta, roasted tomatoes
CALAMARI$17.95
flash fried, sweet & spicy peppers, ginger sambal aioli
CALAMARI - HAPPY HOUR$14
flash-fried, ginger sambal aioli
CARAMELIZED FRENCH ONION DIPvegetarian$6
house chips, chives
CHARRED CHILEAN SEA BASS SKEWERS$24.95
miso glaze, charred lemon
CHILI GARLIC CHICKEN SKEWERS$11
thai peanut sauce
DATE & GOAT SPREADvegetarian$17.95
dates, roasted bacon, caramelized onion honey chevre, crushed pecans, grilled baguette
GARLIC STICKY WINGS$13
ranch
GULF SHRIMP$18.95
grilled tiger shrimp, creamy chimichurri sauce
GULF SHRIMP - HAPPY HOUR$12
grilled tiger shrimp, chimichurri + aioli
MARYLAND BLUE CRAB CAKE$26.95
herb and citrus aioli, charred lemon, chives
MEATBALLS$17.95
pork and beef, wine+brandy tomato sauce, grated romano, fresh basil
MEATBALLS - HAPPY HOUR$12
pork & beef, wine+brandy tomato sauce, romano
PEI MUSSELS$19.95
tomato and chorizo broth, fresh basil, grilled baguette
PEI MUSSELS - HAPPY HOUR$12
tomato+chorizo broth, fresh basil, baguette
ROCKEFELLER STYLE OYSTERS$18.95
4 oysters rockefeller style
SEASONAL OYSTERS$4
shallot mignonette, lemon & cocktail sauce
SEASONAL OYSTERS - HAPPY HOUR$4
shallot mignonette, lemon & coctail sauce
STEAK + CORN TACOS$14
roasted corn, chimichurri, fontina
TUNA POKE$19.95
ginger soy, skin on house chips, avocado, black sesame seeds, wasabi, sriracha cream
TUNA POKE - HAPPY HOUR$14
house chips, avocado, ginger soy, wasabi & sriracha cream
WHITE TRUFFLE DEVILED EGGSvegetarian$11.95
arugula, guanciale, truffle oil
WHITE TRUFFLE DEVILED EGGS - HAPPY HOURvegetarian$9
guanciale, arugula, truffle oil
Salad
CAESAR SALADvegetarian$15.95
romaine, parmesan, rosemary croutons, lemon
G.O.A.T SALADvegetarian$18.95
arugula, revol greens, dried cherries, toasted pine nuts, citrus vinaigrette, balsamic glaze, warm goat cheese cake, roasted golden beets, grilled baguette
MUSHROOM SALADvegetarian$16.95
revol greens, warm wild mushrooms, red onion, crispy prosciutto, tossed in dijon vinaigrette, parmesan, grilled baguette
SIDE CAESAR SALADvegetarian$11.95
our classic caesar
SIDE HOUSE SALADvegetarian$11.95
romaine, arugula, shaved parmesan, heirloom tomato, crushed pistachios
SIDE WEDGE SALAD$12.95
our classic wedge
★ WEDGE SALAD$16.95
iceberg wedge, mixed greens, St. Pete's buttermilk bleu cheese, man-candy bacon, soft boiled egg, heirloom tomato, creamy bleu cheese dressing, balsamic drizzle, grilled baguette
Soup
GRUYERE FRENCH ONION SOUPvegetarian$14.95
bleu cheese baguette cup
GUMBO$15.95
Chef Patrick's Louisiana style
Pasta
BOLOGNESE RAGU$28.95
tomato ragu with short rib, ground beef and italian sausage pappardelle, shaved parmesan, basil
CACIO E PEPE - HAPPY HOUR$12
papperdalle, parmesan, cracked pepper
CARBONARA$26.95
pappardelle, guanciale, spring peas, shaved parmesan, egg yolk, garlic cream sauce
MEATBALLS+LINGUINI$26.95
beef and pork meatballs, wine+brandy tomato sauce parmesan, ricotta, basil
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS$39.95
cacio e pepe linguini, lemon zest, micro greens
RAVIOLIvegetarian$26.95
lemon herb butter sauce, ricotta+spinach stuffed, vidalia onions, blistered heirloom tomatoes
RAVIOLI - HAPPY HOURvegetarian$12
lemon herb butter sauce, ricotta+spinach stuffed, vidalia onions, heirloom tomatoes
Entree
BISTRO PLATE$24
Peterson Farms 8 oz bavette steak black garlic butter, grilled baguette, bistro salad
BRAISED SHORT RIBgluten free$49.95
whipped mashed potatoes with parmesan crisp, fried rosemary
CHICKEN PICATTA$34.95
airline chicken breast, caper sauce, fresh linguini
CHICKEN POT PIEvegetarian$26.95
herb roasted wild acres chicken, creamy vegetable filling, puff pastry
CRAFTSMAN BURGER$25.95
pretzel bun, man-candy bacon, caramelized balsamic onion jam, arugula, roasted shallot aioli, gruyere, bleu cheese, house frites
★ LAKE ROOM BURGER$22.95
cabernet wild mushrooms, gruyere, roasted shallot aioli, grilled brioche bun, cognac peppercorn sauce, house frites
SLIDERS$13
Peterson Farms blend, caramelized onion, gruyere, roasted shallot aioli, pickles, frites
STEAK FRITTESgluten free$32.95
sliced 8oz bavette, truffle fries, chimichurri
★ STEAK SANDWICH$28.95
sliced bavette from Peterson Farms, creamy horseradish, arugula, caramelized onions, grilled ciabatta, frites, cognac peppercorn sauce
VENISON BOURGUIGNONgluten free$39.95
slow-cooked, bacon, root vegetables, mushrooms red wine sauce, mashed potatoes
Steak
★ CENTER CUT FILETgluten free$59.95
8 oz
★ DELMONICOgluten free$59.95
our signature boneless ribeye 16 oz.
★ DUROC PORK RIBEYEgluten free$28.95
12oz dry aged Heritage Compart Duroc whole grain mustard glaze, spiced apples
Side
Champagne Risottovegetarian$11.95
Charred Asparagusvegan$13.95
Grilled Broccolinivegan$12.95
Homemade Fries with cognac peppercorn saucevegan$11.95
HOUSE FRITESvegan$7
cognac peppercorn sauce
Local wild ricevegan$11.95
Risotto Cakevegetarian$8.95
Roasted carrots w/ whipped ricotta & hot honeyvegetarian$13.95
Sautéed Wild Mushroomsvegan$11.95
cognac peppercorn drizzle
Smashed fingerling potatoesvegetarian$11.95
Whipped garlic mashed with parmesan crispvegetarian$10.95
Dessert
AFFOGATOvegetarian$9
vanilla bean ice cream, espresso
CARROT CAKEvegetarian$14
3 layer, cream cheese frosting
CHEESECAKEvegetarian$14
chefs selection
CREME BRULEEvegetarian$13
vanilla bean custard, fresh berries, creme anglaise
FRIED PIEvegetarian$3
fried pie dough, fresh fruit filling, vanilla bean ice cream, vanilla icing
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKEvegetarian$15
3 layer, chocolate buttercream and coconut
GHIRADELLI FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKEvegetariangluten free$14
buttercream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream, chocolate sauce
Cocktail
APEROL SOURvegan
jcarver gin, strawberry infused aperol lemon, aquafaba, simple syrup
BASIL LIME MARGARITAvegan
blanco tequila, basil lime juice, agave
BOURBON + CIDER
michters bourbon, cinnamon syrup spiced cider, cointreau
CHAI SITUATION
chai infused stoli, maple syrup black walnut bitters
CHOCOLATE MARTINI$15
bailey's, chocolate liquor, tito's, chocolate syrup & shavings
CROWN JEWEL
empress rose gin, cinnamon syrup hibiscus, lime, cointreau
EARLY RISER
earl grey infused cito's cointreau, lemon, agave
ESPRESSO MARTINI$15
ketel one, baileys, kahlua, espresso
ESPRESSO OLD FASHIONED
michters bourbon, espresso demerara, chocolate bitters
GETTING FIGGY WITH IT
ketel one, fig jam, pomegranate rosemary syrup
★ LAKEROOM MANHATTAN
j carver bourbon, tattersall amaro cherrybark vanilla bitters, filthy cherries
NAVARRE SPEAKEASY
grey goose la poire, lemon domaine de canton
OLIVE OIL MARTINIvegan
ketel one, dry vermouth, cracked pepper, olive oil, salt + pepper rim
PISTACHIO MARTINI$15
stoli vanilla, frangelico, cream house-made pistachio puree
PORN STAR
stoli vanilla, lime, passionfruit puree prosecco, vanilla syrup
SALTED CARAMEL WHITE RUSSIAN$12
tito's, kahlua, cream, caramel sauce, sea salt
SAZERAC OLD FASHIONED
j carver rye whiskey, peychauds simple syrup, flamed orange peel
SMOKE SHOW
mezcal, bitter orange tattersall cointreau, lemon, simple syrup jalapeño, cinnamon sugar
SPICY PALOMA
blanco tequila, grapefruit lime, habanero, tajin
Wine
ALIAS CHILLED PINOT NOIRvegan$13
chilled pinot noir, Napa Valley
ANDREW CABERNETvegan$17
cabernet, Paso Robles
CALCADA ROSÉvegan$15
rosé, Portugal
CLETO CHIARLI SPARKLING ROSÉvegan$14
sparkling rosé Italy
CONTARINI PROSECCOvegan$10
prosecco, Italy
CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE SYRAH BLENDvegan$15
syrah blend, France
DOWS PORTvegan$24
port
EVOLUTION PINOT NOIRvegan$16
pinot noir, Willamette Valley
FRANCISCAN CABERNETvegan$14
cabernet, California
HOUSE CEPAS CABERNETvegan$9
cabernet, Argentina
HOUSE COMTESSE MARION CHARDONNAYvegan$9
chardonnay
LEFT COAST PINOT NOIRvegan$17
pinot noir, Willamette Valley
LLAMA MALBECvegan$12
malbec, Argentina
PARDUCCI PINOT NOIRvegan$15
pinot noir, California
RILEY'S OUTLOOK SAUVIGNON BLANCvegan$13
sauvignon blanc, New Zealand
ROMBAUER CHARDONNAYvegan$21
chardonnay, Carneros
SEXUAL CHOCOLATE BLENDvegan$17
blend California
SILVER GHOST CABERNETvegan$19
cabernet, Napa Valley
SLO JAMS SAUVIGNON BLANCvegan$16
sauvignon blanc, Washington State
SONOMA-CUTRER CHARDONNAYvegan$15
chardonnay, Russian River
VIGNETTI DEL SOLE PINOT GRIGIOvegan$14
pinot grigio, Italy
Non alcoholic
NO-HITOvegan
ish mojito mix, lime, mint
PHONY NEGRONIvegan
quassia, gentian, orange, quinine
POM POMvegan
rosemary simple syrup, ginger beer, pom juice
Other
PEPPERONI + BURRATA PIZZA$17
red sauce, fontina, basil, burrata
SAUSAGE & TRUFFLE PIZZA$17
artisanal sausage, roasted garlic, arugula, truffle oil, chives, shaved parmesan, red sauce, fontina
SHORT RIB PIZZA$17
arugula, cream sauce, short rib, blue cheese, fontina
WILD MUSHROOM PIZZAvegetarian$17
garlic cream sauce, truffle oil, fontina, fresh herbs, goat cheese
Seafood
BROWN BUTTER WALLEYEgluten free$35.95
pan seared, charred lemon, wild rice, tartar sauce
CHILEAN SEA BASSgluten free$45.95
champagne beurre blanc, roasted garlic spinach, mozzarella stuffed risotto cake
JUMBO TIGER SHRIMPgluten free$30.95
garlic spinach & asparagus with parmesan cream risotto
KING SALMONgluten free$39.95
champagne cream sauce, grilled broccolini, smashed fingerling potatoes
PAN-SEARED HALIBUTgluten free$41.95
broken tomato vinaigrette, spinach risotto, micro greens
Find it
Address
3386 Shoreline Dr, Navarre, MN
Phone
(952) 855-4333
Restaurant group
independent