Lake Effect - Salt Lake City

Came here with my husband to celebrate his birthday. He used to be with customers and colleagues here and I wanted to try it out. I think for the location, price and ambience, it is worth visiting! The food was good, but not to call home. We had divided the can afteros, ahi tuna tacos and wagyu skewers. A spit was well cooked (to do for our pleasure), the other still medium. The waitress didn't ask, so I rarely asked for medium. Flavor was great and the sauce they serve with it was extremely refreshing! The Ahi Tacos were great! Beautiful balance of spicy and fresh. Nachos were massive. I wanted to order a salad, but the waitress warned against it. Lucky I didn't order the salad because we only finished 1/3 of the beast! Flavors were great. Basic what you do in Nachos, but delish! I also had a glass of her French Chardonnay. Maybe 7/10. I love a really buttery wine, but he fell short. The waitress said it was the butteriest thing they knew it wasn't super buttery. So I guess her honesty. Noise level is loud as you go and talk and understand how loud you were when you go into an open space. At the end of dinner I lost my voice a little. Music was so great live country cover and it was really wonderful. Actually, this bar/restaurant reminds me of Austin, TX, which was a nice change from the formal places here in SLC. I don't think it's great for date night, but perfect for going out with a group of friends or more couples!

Great atmosphere dark / moody. many people, but it didn't feel crowded.

I love this bar so much. I always appreciate live music

Amazing food and very fast service drinks selection are also the best.

Very cool space—nice decor, signature drinks, live music. Had just cocktails one eve and returned for dinner a night later. Fantastic service and good food menu. Get the nachos! Large venue—main-level, basement-level and upstairs “club” area. It was a bit too loud in main dining area, with good quality sound system for live music. Less loud would have been better. Front “lounge” part perfect for a conversation-level. Highly recommend checking it out!