50 Best American Restaurants near Chanhassen

“Houlihan's is one of our go to places! The food is great, always consistent and a step above the run of the mill American fair. And the staff, Steve (the icon), Jake, Annie, Nip, Ross and don't forget Art (Happy retirement) are the greatest we love seeing their happy faces!“

“Totally chill spot definitely for the older crowd A lot of people knew each other bar staff was very nice and people at the bar were very welcoming and allowed me to sit in between them and didn't make me feel awkward so it was pretty cool experience I've heard that they have a comedy store here as well as live entertainment on Tuesdays so check it out pretty bomb“

“Decided to stop by for a drive thru visit and this location did not disappoint!

I received very accurate and helpful service, it was quick and everything tasted awesome. I just had to take a pic of my turtle custard bc they did such a good job on it!

Plus the grilled onions were perfect on my burger.

Only complaint would be that my fries completely spilled in the bag, like they were out in there upside down… still tasted good tho haha“

“the family atmosphere. we will be back“

“Unreal service. Second to none food“

“Hosted a lively group and Captain Jim, Nora and Jack took care of us! Very attentive, knowledgeable, fun. They made the entire experience amazing from the moment we boarded the boat until we got back to the dock. HUGE KUDOS to those three for making an average corporate event an amazing event!“

“This is one of our favorite places, we make sure to come every month for the bloody of the month. Today I had the breakfast tacos and old fashion, amazing food and drinks. Our waitress was fantastic super nice and conversational we’ll be lifetime customers. Mags our waitress was amazing - promote ahead of peers give her annual bonus. ✨“

“Positive-Great tasting food with large portions. Great food choices. Bakery to die for. Friendly service. Negative-Pricey and very noisy. Not a lot of seating. Crowded. I would definitely go back again!!!“

“The service is horrible. Waited 20mins before getting someone to take just our drink order and it was the bartender from inside not even our server that noticed we were still sitting there with nothing. Then barley good service once our waiter did finally come. We all could have had another drink but never could since we werent asked till after we were done with food. Food was actually really good and good portions for the price. But the service ruined it. I can't recommend this place and don't know if we will back. Plenty of other places with good food that actually have good service.“

“Food was amazing, prompt service, and fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back!“

“affordable delicious food and a gift to the community“

“You won’t go wrong here. They’ve figured it all out.“

“Super friendly staff is always a pleasure to eat there“

“The stuffed walleye is fantastic and the side of peppers and pea pods was also delicious“

“Monday special smash burger was really good and very affordable. Just the right amount of food. No refill on my iced tea is my only real complaint. After food was delivered we didn't see the waitress again until she brought us the bill.“

“excellent service food tasted great best happy hour out there“

“We had a wedding reception dinner here last Saturday and I would highly recommend it. Mike was so helpful the last month answering all my questions and getting everything I needed to make our night perfect. Everyone was ranting and raving on how good the food was! Our bartender Kyle C. was awesome! He was busing tables and serving drinks like a champ. He even found me the last Busch light in the bar and saved it for me. Our night could have not been more perfect thanks to the hard working staff here. Best of all it worked great with our budget! If you are looking for a place to hold your small event this is it don’t look any further. P.S the chocolate cake is to die for. Thank you again 💕 The Feyereisen’s“

“Great experience tonight at Zupas. Always get great service, especially at the Draper Zupas. Jon runs a tight ship and it is always clean and the staff ( Alyssa, Maya, Marilu, Kami, Brynn) 5 Star. Let’s go“

“Outstanding food. Never disappointed.“

“Awesome restaurant with great food. While their whole menu and drink selection is good, breakfast/brunch is my favorite meal here.

They have a great combination of indoor and out door seating. It’s also located on the Main Street in excelsior with lots of local shops, the lake, and the commons park all within walking distance. The regional bike trail runs right by there as well making it a great destination or place for a quick stop.“

“Yummy 😋 Awesome Service & food was top notch!!! Definitely going back!!!“

“Long time customer first time complainer. Maynard’s has always had my favorite summer Margarita on the wharf, but this year it has been inconsistent and they added orange juice is a skinny spicy Margarita! First of all no self-respecting margarita has orange juice, and second of all, you can’t make a skinny margarita with pure sugar in orange juice. Please put it back and make it consistent so we can rely on having a great drink every time.“

“Friendly Staff, Clean & Beautiful Facility, Wonderful Food!“

“Friendly service and good food!“

“People like to say, "this is some of the best food outside of (insert city)." The Noble Lion has some of the best food anywhere and amazing staff as well!“

“Great service…great food…great prices!“

“I ordered from the brunch menu (Classic breakfast) today and the food tasted decent. They did run out of wheat bread and I only received 1 piece of toast (didn't know if that's normal). The service was great and atmosphere was nice. I can recommend BLVD as a place to go eat and hangout.“

“Local fare done well. Great service!“

“Situated beautifully along the lake with fantastic sunset views, COV Wayzata offers a wonderful ambiance that is especially enjoyable when the temperature permits outdoor seating. The service was exceptional throughout our visit, beginning with the highly accommodating staff who graciously allowed us to place our first round of happy hour drink and appetizer orders just minutes before the window closed. The tap beer selection is superb, and we started with the truffle fries, which were paired perfectly with a delicious truffle aioli.

One of the main courses we ordered was the steak frites accompanied by green asparagus and béarnaise sauce. While the flavor of the steak was excellent, the cut itself lacked a bit of tenderness. Additionally, while the restaurant boasts a strong wine list, the pricing reflects a remarkably steep markup; a bottle that typically retails for around $40 was priced at $155, which feels a bit excessive (normal for me as a Swede in Sweden, but not in the US…) Despite the steep wine prices, we ended the evening on a high note with a genuinely phenomenal Key Lime Pie. Overall, COV provides a highly memorable lakeside dining experience bolstered by top-tier service.“

“Food and malts were delicious - love the new location great experience! Friendly staff fast service!“

“Disclosure: I have a kiddo that works here. Haven’t reviewed bc of that.

Exception follows! Thank you Culver’s for providing thee only thing my kiddo can eat post wisdom teeth extraction.

Your CUSTARD has been a lifesaver. Will be back for more on Day 2.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!“

“I have been attending for 20 years. The staff has turned over many times. Food is always perfect. Staff is the variable. I have two worthy of particular honors. They are Cathy and Shannon. Pin gold medals on the both. Don't let them leave until they are much too old. They make Perkins for me“

“Awesome place to grab a bite to eat on the lake. The Wharf just git renovated and it looks awesome! Fantastic place for the whole family“

“We had a lovely brunch experience today. While the food and drinks were wonderful, our visit was GREATLY enhanced by the AMAZING service we received from Colin. What a gem of a young man you have!“

“We had an amazing time tonight. A special shoutout to our server, Max, who truly made our visit memorable. Max was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. His positive attitude and outstanding customer service made us feel valued and well taken care of throughout the entire meal.“

“I have been going to Hoagies for a decade now and I absolutly love it. The food is great, good price and the service is great.“

“Every year the girls get a pup cup for their birthday. Usually we go to that other ice cream place, but I like Culver's custard and figured I'd stop in quick and inquire for her birthday on Monday. The very sweet employee thought I was asking for one instead of just inquiring if they do that at this location and came back with one for the girls. They were spoiled a little early and we will definitely be back on their birthday and other days for service like this. Thank you so much for making mine and the girls day🍨💜“

“Overall I love it, VS DJ late at night switching music styles too quick.“

“All of it amazing 😻 family environment“

“I moved in earlier than I planned because there wa no reason not too. I am very happy at The Waters and so glad I made the move. The "cottages" are wonderful even though there is downsizing to get done. The staff is very helpful and cheerful. The food is great - besides the 'every day menu," there are specials for lunch and dinner. The menu is quite varied with chicken, beef/veal, pork, turkey and vegetarian.“

“Great food!! The crab cake was Amazing… don’t forget to get an Amazing margarita 🍹“

“Amazing brunch- chicken biscuits and gravy. Excellent service and staff!“

“Server was not attentive and smelled like weed... so gross!!!🤢🤮🤢🤮“

“Service was good even though mixup with food and it was never ordered. Big delay and provided one free dessert for a check of $150. Not the way to handle a problem even though they apologized. Disappointed. Food okay , just above average. Will think twice again before returning.“

“Great atmosphere but the beer is expensive! Was very surprised to $12/beer 😳“

“I have been working in the area for a couple of years and didn't know about this place until I found it by accident today. I ordered the special Turkey Pita, sandwich of the day and a burger and fries for my husband. The food was hot, and fresh and the fries were deliciously crispy. I also ordered a side of 'special sauce', because I love to dip things, and it did not disappoint. We decided to enjoy our food outside on the back patio and it was absolutely divine. Imagine a upper patio veranda surrounded by trees and flowers, birds singing above and lovely natural shade all around. I didn't want to leave. The grounds are surrounded by rose bushes and the fragrance from them was captivating. It was an oasis in the middle of my busy work day and I can not wait to go back there and try some of the other options on the menu. I am sharing food pics. Don't mind my husband's burger, he eats them upside down!
PS. I am a sales manager for the beautiful Hampton Inn in Minnetonka, I am excited to recommend this tasty cafe to my corporate groups!!“

“I have experienced this place. It must be said that it is like a flower paradise. The scenery is very beautiful. I really like this place.“

“1st time here...great food and the staff were so warm and welcoming! Support this place :)“

“Amazing service by Amazing Employees!! Thank You“