46 Best Bars near Excelsior

“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.“

“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!“

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

“always wonderful perfect thin crispy crust perfect ratio of toppings today we had the El Camino - excellent but the spicy arbol chili red sauce was too hot for us we should have asked for mild or just pico de Gallo. our son will enjoy it“

“A super chill environment. Fun for all ages. Highly recommend!“

“Every dish was SO good! I came here because it had good reviews and people mentioned it being a hidden gem and that’s the perfect way to describe it. Each dish was beautifully presented, you can tell they put care into cooking and plating each dish. The staff was friendly but not intrusive and gave suggestions when ordering and descriptions when serving. I’m really looking forward to returning.“

“The owner, the big B (Brian), is amazing. He is a great person l, honest with prices and amazing drinks. The atmosphere is so comfortable and you feel like you are family when you are here. I know the owner personally, but I give bad reviews when due, he has EARNED THIS. Amazing bar always come here.“

“The Mrs. and I arrived here on a referral from my sister. She's sort of a cake eater. Well, her neighbors are cake eaters.

I'm telling you, just show up. We ordered the Jumbalaya for an appetizer... unbelievable. So flavorful.

Our server was engaging and her personality was fun. Real people with real service and real food.

Do it...just stop by and grab a bump.“

“No pun intended, but it is refreshing to have this in Maple Plain. It's right next to Fork Less. It gives me a better, healthier, option than the c-store. I stopped in for a protein shake, key lime, and was impressed with the size of the shake and the outstanding flavor. Around 200 calories and 24g of protein, plus vitamins and minerals. That covered lunch today. Next time just might be a T-Bomb or iced coffee.“

“Drove in from out-of-town, needed a beverage or two and something to eat. Great food and just what we needed!“

“Was a little weird at first.. walked in to a guy named Bob dripping wet with 6 shamwows laying on the floor next to him. Started talking, friendly guy but thinks cheese on burgers is gross. Huge red flag. Also, he got so drunk I had to turn into an Uber for the night to get him home safely. Exceptional place otherwise.“

“Really great local spot I love, it's a bit more low key than Babe's next door so it's a good place to escape to where it's usually not too busy. Usual bar food like pizzas and chips, nothing too special there, but the people here make it special. I love all the bartenders here, and they host a great karaoke night on Thursdays and now trivia on Saturdays. Prices are also pretty decent with most drinks being $5-$10.“

“Good local people having fun with affordable food and drink - good bands, be there on the 14th.“

“Good food. Can’t go wrong with pizza. Service in the bar area not the fastest, but wasn’t in a huge hurry.“

“Great Irish/American comfort food on the menu. Irish Rolls were great, Shepherd Pie, and Meatloaf all done so well. Met Chef James at Twins game and made a special short 20 minute trip out from our downtown hotel. Food was worth the trip, staff was absolutely great and friendly. We brought our pup with us, plenty of outdoor sidewalk and patio seating, and a water dish provided. Will be back again.“

“Indoor - Fall/Winter Outdoor-Summer Excellent Service ♥️♥️“

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

“The point of this place is to get drunk and socialize, and you can absolutely accomplish that here. They've ruined the atmosphere with the stage they added a few years back for bands. I know the intention was good, but bands could fit a smaller footprint without the stage, and it's a single room that absolutely does not need elevation. We played there for years, and having room for people to dance made the experience wonderful. Those days are gone.“

“When asking the question - What should we do for dinner? Many times the answer is Red Roosters! Always great!!“

“Had a great time at Bango. The DJ was awesome! Such a great time and GREAT food!“

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

“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!“

“Nick is awesome! Love Lisa and all staff! Any drink you can think of, Nick is the man. Always feel welcome😉“

“I love this place so much! Jac & JaK go here for almost every achievement in our lives and let me tell you from the manager Chad, to the amazing bartenders Johnny & Emma the entire staff is PHENOMENAL. They remember the drinks I love, the food is consistently amazing and the vibes are impeccable. Emma has grown to be my favorite personality, they’re such a good time & the king salmon is 🔥🔥🔥10/10 recommended & Emma for sure deserves a raise“

“Went with friends yesterday evening and had the Pork. It was excellent and a tremendous value. Tyler our server was a gentle giant and provided us with excellent service all weekend.

Our whole party was loved our experience.“

“Great place to hang out with friends and have some🍻. Ask for Shari, she will spin you up a special. If she isn't there, they have some of the best mixologists in Chaska! Stop by, say hello to a friendly face and you are sure to run into a person who has or is serving protecting the 🇺🇸...Thank them for their service! Great Music, Meat Raffles, Bingo, Pull Tabs...stop by and say hello!!“

“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“

“Was at Moes's Char House Chanhassen with Sarah Morgan . Pulled $250 in Pulltabs. The waiter, an Excelsior Dufus, would not let me use 3 credit cards, he demanded cash. I tipped him $30 and then the manager yelled at me for shorting the tab. $50 in cash had gone missing from the table as the Excelsior Man giggled at me. I tipped him $30 more and left. Don't go to Moe's Char House!“

“4 stars. Why? You removed the Foo Fighters pinball machine and replaced it with a lame Champion Pub pinball machine.

Replace the Foo Fighters pinball machine and I will update this review to 5 stars.

Outside of that - I love Floyd’s.“

“We play every week at Chaska Town course in their weekly golf league. We look forward to the specials that keep the menu fresh. Their food and service is fantastic and you can’t beat the sunset views from the patio if you’re just stopping by for happy hour.“

“good food hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh“

“the family atmosphere. we will be back“

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

“Had a great experience at Blvd Kitchen & Bar. The atmosphere was modern, welcoming, and relaxed, making it a great place to unwind after a long day. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared, with generous portions and great presentation. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. Whether you’re stopping in for dinner or drinks, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I’ll be back the next time I’m in town!“

“Good food, cold beers and great drinks, friendly bartenders and patrons, good prices and top notch service. Seriously, what is not to like? Monies is a friendly oasis. 10 stars**********“

“Friends who live in the area took me out for dinner at Roberts. I selected a starter for my meal as I wasn't that hungry. Ordered the quesadillas. They were dine but I was perplexed with the sides of lettuce, tomatoes, etc...that more like salad components. They certainly couldn't be added to the quesadillas easily. I asked for some ranch dressing and made a side salad. Some tortilla chips and or some frioles would have been a better accompaniment. Sam, our server was an absolute delight. Give that young man a raise. Atmosphere was quiet and we could converse easily.“

“Awesome breakfast!! Perfect for a families and great price!“

“Tuttles has it all and totally stepped it up with the renovation of the dining area and the Live Music. Tuttle’s Eat, Bowl, Play is a powerhouse of fun, great food, great service, incredible music and togetherness with Community! You MUST stop in for a bite and please do stay a while to go bowling and later see the live music.“

“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“

“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!“

“The food is fantastic and service even better! Best cocktails is town!“

“We had an excellent lunch today! The waitress did notify us right away that they were still new to the systems and a new owner and that things may be a little chaotic but, It was our first time stopping in and we hope to make it up that way again, soon! Picture may look weird but I'm a NO BUN gal. I also want to mention the fries were PERFECT! We were pleasantly surprised when they arrived already seasoned and they were hot and crispy but not overcooked I even told my granddaughter I think those were the best order of french fries I've ever had anywhere because they were hot and perfect and seasoned! The waitress also suggested the seasoned sour cream over the plain sour cream, and I would definitely recommend to do that, it was all delicious! The building is cool and it's got a great looking outdoor patio that we wanted to sit at but it kept raining off and on so we decided to sit inside. But next time I would love to sit outside! I know there was one person working behind the bar and I'm pretty sure our server was the only one working the whole floor other than possibly the new owner, or maybe it was the manager, that was helping to bus tables a little bit, and take out food and she/server did an amazing job.“

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

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

“Love it so much it was yummy“