41 Best American Restaurants near Excelsior

“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.“

“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.“

“Always a great time at Excelsior Maynard’s! If we come by boat or by truck! Parking is always a bit of an issue, a parking ramp is GREATLY NEEDED in that area! Food is great inside or out on the Wharf. We have fun throwing a game or two of bags, watching the boats go by & people watching while sippin’ on some cold beverages from the bar! You can’t go wrong with a day or night out at Maynard’s in Excelsior!“

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

“Lovely atmosphere and great food!“

“This is a great new addition to Excelsior. Another venue created by Jester group. They also have Parlour downstairs and a fusion Asian place nearby.
We started with the popovers. They were a great option. Light, eggy, and cooked to perfection. The honey butter was the perfect pairing. The Caesar salad was very well made, balanced, and very fresh ingredients. The chicken wild rice soup was a nice starter. Perfectly seasoned, creamy, a good balance of wild rice, veggies, mushrooms,& chicken.
The Agnolletti was a small plate but very rich and truffle-y. The pasta was properly cooked and the creamy cheese filling was silky smooth. The Au Jus beef was a highlight. The shaves beef was delicious and tender. The au jus had depth of flavor and really soaked in to perfectly textured bun. Maybe could have used just a tad more salt, but regardless the flavors popped.
The margarita and the gimlet were excellent. The cherry bark collins was refreshing.
Overall a delicious meal. Absolutely would go back!“

“Booked a private cruise for a work event and the staff were amazing! Morgan was super helpful during the planning process. They were able to accommodate all of our food restrictions. Captain Eric was so fun and nice! Rebecca our server was a gem! The night was freezing but we all enjoyed our time!“

“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. ✨“

“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!“

“Food is very tasty and price could be more reasonable, staff is wonderful“

“Only reason for the 2 star for atmosphere..lawn crew was trimming bushes with chainsaws next to the patio. Someone should of told them to do it before the patio is open..was almost impossible to talk for at least a half hour. Wings are great!!!“

“affordable delicious food and a gift to the community“

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

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

“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“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Great staff and food. Very fresh has a fun golf club machine“

“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 hosted our daughter’s ceremony in Medina Entertainment center, and the service and coordination were exceptional. Everything was perfectly planned and executed just as we had requested. The ceremony went smoothly, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it. The event coordinator Christy, bar server, and food server all did an outstanding job. I would definitely plan my next event here again. Thank you“

“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 went there to get lunch for my husband’s coworkers ( 12 persons on total) I wasn’t sure what to order but the guy in the cashier are help me to choose the right hamburger for my hungry guys that they’re was doing roofing close in the area. They’re said the hamburgers are very tasty and fresh!!“

“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.“

“I took my nephew and his roommate to the Thanksgiving buffett today. The holiday decorations were very festive and pretty. The food was delicious, the drinks were reasonably priced, and I enjoyed the experience. The 21 year olds were full and happy when we left. I would go back for a similar offering in the future.“

“The ordering to go was amazingly fast. No sitting in a one hour drive through backup! Who knew!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Amazing service by Amazing Employees!! Thank You“

“Love this place first visit and what a pleasant visit“

“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“

“My beer was so cold it hurt, soooo good. And it was 65 degrees outside not freezing. Pls don't order a full nachos. There amazing, but it's enough for 4-5 people...! Also if you want a warm pretzel with cheese it's the size of a small 🐕 dog...

This is a hidden 💎 gem.“