50 Best American Restaurants near Excelsior

“Outstanding food. Never disappointed.“

“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.“

“I’ve had a light dinner and drinks twice within a month during the holidays. Very festive, really good service and friendly staff. The 90 day aged eggnog is unique and excellent! The tempura vegetables were crispy and the Thai dipping oil was so flavorful. The sliders were tender; the crispy chicken sandwich was crispy on the outside and tender inside.“

“Nice wait staff, good food and drinks with a nice location. I love all that Excelsior has to offer and take advantage the excellent shopping. Everything I need so near my home. Just really enjoy it. Unique stores that make shopping alot of fun. A nice selection for eating out. I always find staff extremely nice and pleasant. Thanks for being such a progressive community. Maureen H“

“We always have a great experience at this Maynard's and the people are top notch. It was a short wait but making reservations and the help of the manager got us in a timely manner. Highly recommend and seems to be a staple in Excelsior.“

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

“Lovely atmosphere and great food!“

“A beautifully appointed restaurant with a perfect menu selection.

One key thing not to miss are the side dishes the carrots with dates where incredible with just the right blend of spices to make such a simple side dish unforgettable.

For those that are worried about the horseradish spread, don’t worry the kick is very “Minnesota” light you won’t even know it’s horseradish.“

“Had Valentines Dinner here last Saturday! It was our first visit and our first time out as new parents of 2! I cannot express how phenomenal the food was! Yes, phenomenal! The steaks we both had we cooked to perfection, the seasoning was on point! The lobster mac...Yes pay the extra money for it...absolutely worth it! Even the mashed potatoes were sooo great! Man we can't wait to come back and try more food items!!! (I had the Surf and Turf special and he had the Peppercorn crusted NY strip)....our waitress was also wonderful as well!!“

“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. ✨“

“Always great good and great service! Love this place!“

“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.“

“affordable delicious food and a gift to the community“

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

“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“

“Decor is always top notch. Food is great, a lot of choices. Service is efficient and friendly. TV's available for sports and seating is comfortable and spacious. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is available. Daily specials and cocktails.
I would highly recommend, and am looking forward to our next visit.“

“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!“

“Great local spot that I’ve been going to for a very long time. The food is always top-notch. My only complaint would be that sometimes the service can be a little hit or miss and very slow if they’re busy.

Still my go to!“

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

“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 always have such a great time at COV! The decor and music is always on point. The staff is so great.

Would be nice for another vegan food option. If the cauliflower appetizer could be made vegan it would open up options.“

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

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

“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!“

“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🍨💜“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Yep, I'm giving 5 ☆s to an Applebee's. Good is good. Our server Lily was so great, the guy who seated us went out of his way to clear a spot where my kiddo could have a view of the World Series. Comfort food was perfect: Grilled cheese hamburger w/tomato soup, honey chicken mac & cheese, pretzel breadsticks with beer cheese dip. Remodel looks nice.“

“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.“

“Arguably the best brunch combination: horseradish infused vodka Bloody Mary (with the obligatory mini beer chaser/snit). Walleye eggs Benedict with cheesy hash browns (ketchup + Tabasco recommended on top). The staff is awesome. Always friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Atmosphere is unique and cool. Love this place!“

“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“

“Amazing service by Amazing Employees!! Thank You“

“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“

“Great service…great food…great prices!“

“The food was great like always love taking the whole family for the thanksgiving buffet dinner so delicious“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Service at The Tavern Grill – Minnetonka What a wonderful dining experience! From start to finish, everything flowed beautifully — even with a surprise 20-top arriving while we were there. Our server, **Sam**, was EXCELLENT!!🌟 She handled everything with grace, professionalism, and a warm smile that made us feel genuinely cared for. Her timing, attentiveness, and positive energy elevated the entire evening — she’s a true gem and a reflection of great hospitality. We were also so impressed by the **manager**, who personally stepped in to bring out our appetizers with such kindness and professionalism. It showed true leadership and teamwork — and we noticed! 👏 The food was delicious, the atmosphere vibrant, and the service absolutely top-notch. Thank you, Tavern Grill team, for going above and beyond to make our evening special. We’ll definitely be back — and asking for Sam! 💛🙌“

“We had a brunch for 16 people at 11am. While they weren't able to hold seating/make reservations; they were able to make it a very short waiting time. Page and the serving crew were amazing! We had no waiting time on ordering and our server was professional and speedy. They kept the drinks coming and we had someone in our party with a lot of special food needs and they were wonderful! First place we've been to where my husband could eat an entire meal to his fill. The food was delicious! No one in the entire party had a single complaint! Wonderful blueberry rice sausages, eggs, pancakes, taco salad, hot tea, coffee, French toast, hashbrowns, English muffins, toast, and more! The decor is adorable! We're so lucky to have found this little cafe as we're from all around the US here for a wedding. It seems to be a local favorite as it was packed! Younger generations and older and everywhere in between! THE go to place if you live in the area or if you're just visiting! You won't be disappointed! Thank you for helping make our visit so wonderful! 10 STARS!“

“Indoor Dinning, large menu, creative cuisine, great food, and healthy options“

“Delicious barbecue chicken and peach tea. Excellent service. Very nice patio.“