50 Best American Restaurants near Wayzata

“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 service…great food…great prices!“

“First time visiting Minnetonka. I’m from New York. Walked around the entire island, I was cold, when I walked in Julia greeted me with a nice smile! Such lovely group of girls with amazing attitudes ! I was going to go into another restaurant but stayed in culver instead thank to your friendly professional amazing staff !!“

“Ordered at another nearby restaurant on Uber eats for delivery and waited almost two hours, only to find out they were closed and never communicated anything to me or Uber Eats leaving me foodless, decided to order directly from the narrows instead and just go pick it up myself (on superbowl Sunday Evening mind you)

I kid you not they had it ready in probably less than 15 minutes. A previous time that I ordered from here for pick up, it was also ready very quickly as well! As a local I will prioritize getting a burger and fries here when I’m in the mood rather than a certain other restaurant on highway 7 ;)“

“Our absolute favorite place to go in the area! They have THE BEST food, cocktails, and service. The prime rib skewers, creamy caper chicken, pizza, and pot pie are our personal favorites. The Justin cab, watermelon sugar high, and salted caramel White Russian (among other drinks) are seriously AMAZING! Servers and bartenders are top notch. This is our new weekly spot.“

“The place just fits. Nothing pretentious. Grateful for places like Maggie’s.“

“Great food! Great service!“

“This was our first time dining at 925 and it won't be our last! The food was amazing and each of us in our group had a different entrees and we were all thrilled! Tyler our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. A fantastic restaurant!“

“Ryan was the absolute best server that I have encountered in my life! I have an anaphylaxis food allergy. He was so on top of making sure that whatever I ordered wasn't going to be an issue. He checked with the head chef 3 different times about different entrees, so I could have the best experience. We are from out of town and will definitely be back due to the great service provided. Ryan, thank you so much for being so attentive in regards to my allergy. Tonight's experience made your restaurant, one I will always recommend.“

“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. ✨“

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

“Food was very good. My mom got the shrimp lemon and chicken pasta which was FANTASTIC 10/10 on that. My dad got the pot roast stroganoff which was also fantastic another 10/10. I got the prime rib French dip which the sandwich was fantastic, however the au jus was very bland which was disappointing. The tater tots were awesome. Would definitely eat here again!!“

“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.“

“Best date I’ve ever had!!!!! If wasn’t for my date, the experience would’nt have been so good.“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“Maynards is a well known place in Minnesota. So it's no surprise that I will give it a 5 star rating. The food and drinks are great! What sets it apart is the service. Our server Mary, was exceptional! She was engaging, attentive, and overall what you hope for in a server. Great job. Keep up the good work!!“

“Went here randomly after a karate tournament and we were in the area. We were presently surprised by the variety of food. The quality of everything the service was impeccable, and we were very satisfied with our meals. Will absolutely come back if presented with the opportunity in the future heck we might even make the drive.“

“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“

“Friendly service and good food!“

“I have been to Pub 42 many times either by myself or with a party up adds of 6 people. The atmosphere is inviting and friendly. We have had the pleasure of having Riley and Iza as our servers on many occasions and I can’t stress how kind and accommodating both of them are, I have celiac disease and they are knowledgeable about the ingredients and the process of the food so that I am safe when eating there. Including the double checking and making sure that my food is gluten free, and with very limited chance of cross contamination. Both do a great job of making sure the food is good and arrives at an appropriate time, while being friendly and kind and connecting with us as patrons. I would recommend pub 42 to anyone and everyone and tell them to request being seated in either Riley or Iza’s section to guarantee them the best of service available.“

“Outstanding food. Never disappointed.“

“Local fare done well. Great 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“

“Very yummy burger the fries were delicious the shakes were good. The guy at the register was so nice had a smile on his face every time he greeted customers and it was busy and very warm on Sunday 9/15. My husband and were celebrating our 40th Anniversary and we're both glad we stopped there. It was great 👍“

“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.“

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

“If you have never been to Lord Fletchers on a winter's night please go soon. The atmosphere in the main dining room is charming, cozy, romantic and lovely. So much beautiful wood and the wall lanterns are placed at just the right height to give thst special warm glow that is neither too dark or bright - just right.
Food menu is varied with Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday nights. They will deliver your cut of meat exactly how you want it. Don't forget to order the special stuffed hash browns for your table guests, so delicious. Plus they have children's offerings and crayons to color the paper sheets. Fancy burgers, walleye, pasta, salads and other enticing entrees.
Service is exceptional and views of the lake are wonderful. Prices are in keeping with mid-high restaurants around $26-36 per person. Too full to order dessert this time. Will have to return.“

“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!“

“Culver's is fast food. Its not like McDonald's. Whats different is they do have different salads to choose from I think 3 kinds. They serve chili and other soups. Sometimes chicken noodle . They have chicken strips kids meals with a free scoop of ice cream. They have grilled cheese sandwiches. They have pretzel bites and onion rings They have custard icecream chocolate or vanilla. And different sundae dishes. My sons enjoys eating at Culver's. And my adult son with autism likes me to get his meals there. When he works at dollar tree as being a cashier thier. And works long hours on Sunday. I usually run there to get him and his boss lunch. And his co workers jump in with the boss and my son. So then I had a big food order to pick up for all the workers at dollar tree and they enjoyed having thier lunch break. Its Quick to get a meal if you order on line. Its reasonable price. It can cost alot if you order alot of food and getting drinks or shakes and custard Icecream. But if you feel like it's too much for your budget. The value meals cost more. But as a parent. I would order the kids meal for myself to save money. The food is good. But I wouldn't eat it everyday. Because then you would get tired of the same foods. But the service is good. Plenty of parking. And you can eat inside or take the order to go. Thank you. I hope this helps.“

“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“

“Romeo would like to thank this Culver’s for making him his very last gigantic vanilla Sunday this morning 02/10/2022 at 10:00 am! He had half now and will have the other half before it’s time to say goodbye! Only the best for the very best dog✨ 💖💟 Thank you Culver’s employees for making his morning tasty.“

“Went in person a few weeks ago and service was great, tried the Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine, DELICIOUS!!! Just recently had an issue with a third party service (Uber Eats) where my food was stolen by the driver and more drivers kept coming to the store to pick the order up that was already picked up. Uber eats was giving me a super hard time about getting that order canceled, Steve the manager went out of his way to contact them and have them give me a refund. So thankful for him!!“

“Well, let's see. I thought it was going to be like a sit-down, relax restaurant. Take your time. Might take a little while for your food to come out. Our server, Ashley, was nice. Quick to come take our order, quick to offer a refill when the beverage ran out. Our meals came out so quickly, though. It felt like not even 20 minutes went by after we placed the order and BAM meals arrive. They must've read my order incorrectly. I said no bleu cheese and it came out with bleu cheese. They brought it back and then like 20 minutes later, brought me a new plate. It looked like they just scraped the side dishes from the original plate to the new plate. They were cold where the extra butter I ordered didn't even melt. The waffle fries on my wife's plate, in my opinion, were cold or old. Wife said they were fine. Service was great! Ashley provided a little discount since they messed up my order. Food on the other hand, felt more like a quick service restaurant versus a sit-down, relax restaurant. No offers for dessert. I didn't even see a dessert menu or on the main menu. This really wasn't the best experience, but not the worst experience. I only recommend Clive's because Ashley was so quick and friendly. For the rest, no I would NOT recommend Clive's.“

“This is a happen place. I love eating here. I gave food a lower value this time because the lunch menu is not all that great. We all had that same burger and collectively we came up with same options. More than likely I won't be back for lunch menu. The atmosphere was very loud. I was sitting up by the kitchen which could have been the problem. The service is great. I will be back, but like I said, it will only be for dinner.“

“It has been a while since coming here under the new Ownership. I am glad I chose to reinvestgate. I ordered the Sothern fried steak, which came with hash browns and toast with coffee and water. The steak and gravy was one of the best I have ever had. The hash browns were good yet could have been browned a little more. The coffee was rich and did the job. Our Server was prompt and tentative. Great attitude. The price was an expected value, especially with the Senior discount. I am already planning a return trip to try some of their South American cuisine. I recommend giving this quiet place a try.“

“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🍨💜“

“Last night, we held a real estate client party at Rush Creek and the entire event was perfectly executed. From the initial meeting a few weeks earlier to the final guest walking out, it was a wonderful evening. Great food, craft cocktails and dedicated servers who were outstanding. Loved how management checked in to ensure everything was flowing well and to our satisfaction. I highly recommend Rush Creek for any event you and your organization/wedding/biz are planning. Thank you Rush Creek for creating wonderful memories for us and our valued clients.“

“My mom and I stopped in for lunch and we were greeted immediately and chose a table to sit at. I chose their spiciest burger (the name escapes me) and my mom chose the pepperoni pizza. Both were delicious, but if you don't like things too spicy, ask them to put the spicy sauce on the side for your burger. It was a lot of heat, but still so good! Atmosphere was calm and relatively quiet as there were only a few customers at the bar and surrounding tables during our visit. Our server was also bartending, and he was very attentive. I'd definitely stop back in whenever I happen to be on that side of the cities!“

“We had a dinner party for 33 people in this wonderful place on Saturday night celebrating the marriage of my son and his new bride. The manager Stephanie was so wonderful to work with knowing we would be taking up almost half the restaurant. I highly recommend this place.“

“Love that they have chilled glasses for their beer, thank you Tony!!!“

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

“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.“

“In the best possible way, this reminds me of a type of friendly neighborhood after work/Saturday afternoon pub and grub that was common in the pre-franchise 90's. It's familiar and warm with a regular cast of characters (none of whom are photographing their food or drinks), decent enough chow, the game is on in the background but isn't why anyone is there. Folks of all ages and all walks of life abound. Just kind of cozy and happy and not try-hard. Maybe not a place you'd go out of your way to seek out, but you'd have to misunderstand the brief to be unhappy to be there. I liked it and would go back.“