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Maynards - Excelsior

4.6
4.6
3135 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Maynard’s is locally owned and operated, and prides itself in giving back to the communities it serves. Known for the best views of Lake Minnetonka and the best waterfront dining in the state, Maynard’s is a place everyone can enjoy. Our American Casual menu is sure to suit even the most specific appetite, and our bar area is a great place to gather for the big game and enjoy our award winning happy hour.

Maynard’s is a place the locals can call home while still serving as a main tourist attraction of the Twin Cities Metro. We pride ourselves in a quality product at a fair price, but believe our consistent service and attention to detail (even amongst the big summertime crowds) sets us apart.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (952) 470-1800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Excelsior
  • Cross street
    Off Hwy 7 on Excelsior Blvd
  • Parking details
    We have 144 parking stalls in our private lot plus 20 spots on the street directly in front of us. It is public, metered parking that costs $2-$5 per hour depending on when you visit.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Hot spot

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    American

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maynards - Excelsior is a beloved lakeside restaurant offering "great food" and "fantastic service." Patrons rave about its "beautiful view" and "welcoming atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for family gatherings. Popular dishes include walleye and chicken stir fry. Reservations are recommended due to its high demand.

3,135 Reviews
  1. Kay

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Burger! Our server was great, prompt, and courteous.

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  2. Dave

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noise level was higher than normal,because of a women’s very loud talking and her annoying laugh.

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  3. Jolene

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was there with my family for a meal honoring a veteran, and pleased to see so many veterans present. The service and food were great. It tends to be exuberantly noisy.

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  4. Margaret

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maynard's generously offered a free meal to Veterans, so the restaurant was very busy. The pan fried walleye was delicious!

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  5. Don

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow as it took one hour to receive food—hour after we were seated. Only ordered a cheeseburger and a pork chop. When food arrived it seemed like it had sat for awhile. It was just ok We have liked it in the past and hope this was just a bad day on their part

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  6. Steve

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had four at our table, each with a different dish. The soups were French onion and chicken wild rice, both outstanding, properly hot, and immediately served. The cranberry turkey sandwich was delicious, and all the salads were just right. Veterans Day there was a success, and the meal was complimentary to $20; we left a generous tip.

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  7. KORINJ

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary service and meal! The manager made it extra special for the entire group!

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  8. Elizabeth

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and service. We come here a couple times a year and always leave full and happy. The shrimp scampi and Cabo steak wrap are amazing. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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  9. James

    Omaha

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Despite arriving on time for our reservation we still had to wait several minutes for a table. Our waitress was very nice and helpful, but struggled to keep up with the number of people she was serving.

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  10. Lynn

    Minneapolis

    134 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great thing about Maynards is the food is always good.

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FAQs

Maynards - Excelsior offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 470-1800.

Maynards - Excelsior is rated 4.6 stars by 3135 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maynards - Excelsior

685 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior, MN 55331

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Off Hwy 7 on Excelsior Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Excelsior
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have 144 parking stalls in our private lot plus 20 spots on the street directly in front of us. It is public, metered parking that costs $2-$5 per hour depending on when you visit.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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