Lake Effect Menu (Update 2025)

Step into the vibrant world of Lake Effect, a Latin American cocktail bar located in Salt Lake City. With a plethora of options for every palate, Lake Effect offers a unique dining experience that combines delicious food, craft cocktails, and live music. From scrumptious charcuterie boards to mouth-watering organic chicken with saffron rice, the menu is filled with flavorful dishes that will leave you craving for more. The atmosphere at Lake Effect is casual yet upscale, making it the perfect spot for a fun night out with friends or a romantic date. Don't miss out on their extensive list of specialty cocktails and live jazz nights in the swanky basement bar. Whether you're looking for a lively evening of dancing or a cozy dinner with great service, Lake Effect has something for everyone. Experience the magic of Lake Effect and create lasting memories in this hidden gem.

TAPAS

Cabrales Cheese Croquette

Bomba Rice | Piquillo Pepper Agro Dulce | Marcona Almonds Choice of Jamon Serrano or Shaved Mushrooms

$15.00

Roasted Intermountain Mushrooms

Garlic | Crispy Potato | Creme Fraiche | Parsley | Red Bell Pepper | Onion | Salsa Verde

$17.00

Tiradito Scallops

Mezcal Tiradito Sauce | Microgreens | Sesame Seeds | Pickled Onions

$22.00

Shrimp & Lobster Diablos

Lemon Rub | Grilled Pineapple | Microgreens | Coco Corn Sauce

$22.00

Sweet Potato Herb Flautas

Smoked Onion Cream Cheese | Cilantro

$14.00

Charred Tomato & Goat Cheese Tartine

Baguette | Grapes | Pistachio | Arugula + Jamon Serrano() + Lobster Skewer() +Wagyu Skewer()

$15.00

Tuna Tostada

Avocado | Michelada Sauce | Corn | Onion Ribbons | Chipotle Aioli

$21.00

Lamb Ribs

Tamarind & Garlic Sauce | Spicy Cucumber & Apple Salad | Whipped Feta

$19.00

Wagyu Skewers

Himalayan Sea Salt | Pink Peppercorn | Smoked Tomato Chutney

$22.00

Tin Can Nachos

Cheddar Cheese | Black Beans | Pickled Jalapenos | Tomato | Salsa Verde | Scallions | Guacamole | Sour Cream +Flank Steak() +Chicken() +Barbacoa()

$19.00

Avocado Pumpkin Seed Dip

Tostada | Feta Cheese | Scallion

$12.00

Charcuterie

Artisanal Meat | Assorted Cheese | Marcona Almonds | Peppadew| Crostini | Fruit | Seasonal Jam

$28.00

Red Crab & Gulf Prawn Chopped Salad

Chickpea | Tomato | Cucumber | Jicama | Romaine | Egg | Avocado Green Goddess | Tortilla Strips

$21.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout & Kale Ceasar

Parmesan | Croutons | Romaine | Creamy Fennel Seed Dressing +Flank Steak() +Chicken() +Lobster Skewer() +Wagyu Skewer()

$14.00

Arugula & Red Grape Salad

Feta | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Marcona Almond +Flank Steak() +Chicken() +Lobster Skewer() +Wagyu Skewer()

$13.00

SALADS

TACOS - Served with Arros Verde, Refried Black Bean, Salsa & Organic Corn Tortillas

Grilled Mushroom & Zucchini

Mole Blanco | Pickled Onion | Kale Chicharron

$18.00

Braised Beef Barbacoa

Tomatillo Salsa | Queso Fresco | Avocado | Pico de Gallo

$20.00

Beerbatter Fried Fish

Crema Mexicana Tartar | Jalapeno Agave | Zacatecas Slaw | Pickled Onion

$22.00

Crispy Shrimp

Ground Gulf Shrimp | Avocado Mousse | Sesame

$18.00

Roasted Sea Bass

Wild Rice | Broccolini | Coco Citrus Cream

NY Prime Strip

Che Chimichurri | Papas & Papas | Roasted Tomato Sauce

Organic Half Chicken

Creamy Saffron Rice | Preserved Red Pepper Relish | Arugula | Marcona Almond Queso

$30.00

LE Burger

Lamb Beef Blend | Tomato | Lettuce | Feta | Garlic Aioli Served with House Cut Fries or Small House Salad Sub Chickpea-Beet Burger +Pastrami()

$21.00

Chile Rellenos

Jack Cheese | Cotija Cheese | Queso Fresco | Roasted Chile Cascabel

$20.00

ENTREES

LATE NIGHT | Served from pm-am

Cabrales Cheese Croquette

Bomba Rice | Piquillo Pepper Agro Dulce | Marcona Almonds Choice of Jamon Serrano or Shaved Mushrooms

$15.00

Sweet Potato Herb Flautas

Smoked Onion Cream Cheese | Cilantro

$14.00

Lamb Ribs

Tamarind & Garlic Sauce | Spicy Cucumber & Apple Salad | Whipped Feta

$19.00

Wagyu Skewers

Himalayan Sea Salt | Pink Peppercorn | Smoked Tomato Chutney

$22.00

Tin Can Nachos

Cheddar Cheese | Black Beans | Pickled Jalapenos | Tomato | Salsa Verde | Scallions | Guacamole | Sour Cream +Flank Steak() +Chicken() +Barbacoa()

$19.00

Grilled Mushroom & Zucchini Tacos

Mole Blanco | Pickled Onion | Kale Chicharron | Served with Arroz Verde, Refried Black Beans, Salsa & Organic Corn Tortillas | Make it a Burrito (+)

$18.00

Braised Beef Barbacoa Tacos

Tomatillo Salsa | Queso Fresco | Avocado | Pico de Gallo | Served with Arroz Verde, Refried Black Beans, Salsa & Organic Corn Tortillas | Make it a Burrito (+)

$20.00

Crispy Shrimp Tacos

Ground Gulf Shrimp | Avocado Mousse | Sesame | Served with Arroz Verde, Refried Black Beans, Salsa & Organic Corn Tortillas

$18.00

LE Burger

Lamb Beef Blend | Tomato | Lettuce | Feta | Garlic Aioli | Served with House Cut Fries or Small House Salad | Sub Chickpea-Beet Burger +Pastrami()

$21.00

Seasonal Fruit Cobbler With Absinthe Caramel & Ice Cream

$13.00

Basque Cheesecake

$13.00

Dark Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Bombe With Raspberry Sorbet

Gluten Free

$13.00

DESSERT

BRUNCH | Served Daily from am-pm | SWEET

Brioche French Toast

Cajeta Whiskey Caramel | Flambe Peaches | Vanilla Ice Cream | Hazelnut Crumble

$15.00

Savory Or Sweet Beignets

Smoked Onion Cream Cheese & Parmesan | or | Lemon Curd & Whipped Cream

$13.00

Jalapeno-Cheddar Biscuits & Gravy

White Gravy | Green Onion +Sausage Gravy()

$14.00

Lake Effect Breakfast

Three Eggs | Chipotle Hashbrowns or Breakfast Potatoes | Toast or Biscuit | Choice Of Protein (Bacon or Sausage)

$16.00

Smothered Sweet Potato Flauta

Morita Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pickled Onion | Two Fried Eggs

$14.00

Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled Eggs | Black Beans | Chipotle Hashbrowns or Breakfast Potatoes | House Salsa | Cheddar Cheese +Sausage() +Avocado() +Bacon() +Steak()

$14.00

Eggs Benedict

Focaccia | Arugula | Tomato | Aji Amarillo Hollandaise | Pickled Onion | Poached Eggs +Sub Crab Cakes() +Jamon Serrano() +Avocado()

$12.00

Layered Enchilada Verde

Tortilla | Mushrooms | Asparagus | Cheddar Cheese | Black Beans | Scrambled Eggs

$14.00

Avocado Toast

Baguette | Romesco | Egg | Pickled Onion +Jamon Serrano() +Lobster Skewer() +Wagyu Skewer()

$13.00

Chilaquiles

Salsa Roja or Salsa Verde | Black Beans | Guacamole | Crema | Tomato | Two Eggs

$16.00

Shrimp & Lobster Grits

Saffron Lobster Reduction | Red bell Peppers

$17.00

Tin Can Nachos

Cheddar Cheese | Black Beans | Pickled Jalapenos | Tomato | Salsa Verde | Scallions | Guacamole | Sour Cream +Flank Steak() +Chicken() +Barbacoa() +Bacon & Eggs()

$18.00

Loaded Potato Nachos

Crema Mexicana | Chives | Gorgonzola +Bacon() +Cheddar Cheese()

$15.00

BRUNCH | Served Daily from am-pm | BREAKFAST

BRUNCH | Served Daily from am-pm | SOUP & SALAD

Coconut-Corn Bisque

Chilli Oil | Cilantro | Queso Fresco +oz Red Crab()

$7.00

Red Crab & Gulf Prawn Chopped Salad

Chickpea | Tomato | Cucumber | Jicama | Romaine | Egg | Avocado Green Goddess | Tortilla Strips

$21.00

Arugula & Red Grape Salad

Feta | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Marcona Almond +Flank Steak() +Chicken() +Lobster Skewer() +Wagyu Skewer()

$13.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout & Kale Caesar

Parmesan | Croutons | Romaine | Creamy Fennel Seed Dressing +Flank Steak() +Chicken() +Lobster Skewer() +Wagyu Skewer()

$14.00

Pastrami Torta Dip

Spicy Mustard | Dill Pickled Slaw | Smoked Onion Jus | Baguette

$16.00

LE Burger

Lamb Beef Blend | Tomato | Lettuce | Feta | Garlic Aioli Sub Chickpea-Beet Burger +Pastrami()

$21.00

Chicken Tinga Sandwich

Morita Sauce | Burrata | Garlic Aioli | Arugula | Baguette

$14.00

Brie & Berry Grilled Cheese

Berry Jam | Basil | Balsamic Glaze | Hot Honey

$14.00

BRUNCH | Served Daily from am-pm | SANDWICHES