The best Restaurants in Excelsior ranking of February 2025
34 restaurant menus in Excelsior, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"This place is amazing! Incredible food, friendly servers, fair priced, and it's on lake Minnetonka. Best summer hang out in Minnesota. I think..."
Nathan Garrett
"Maynards is a treasure for the locals. Situated on beautiful lake Minnetonka, the restaurant is staffed with friendly, courteous employees that..."
Rachel Kuter
"A beautiful place to enjoy lunch on lake Minnetonka. Especially better on a sunny day at an outdoor table. Parking could get crazy on a beautiful..."
Javier Barberena
"Great spot to stop and grab some "bar" style meals while out and about on Lake Minnetonka. We typically stop in for lunch when we take the boat to..."
Csaba Andrasfi
"Hot spot on a Saturday night…Friendly and engaging staff, looking to satisfy the needs of a bustling crowd looking to unwind. Jimmie took good care..."
Ervin Anderson
"We love stopping at Maynards whenever we are working in the area. Usually the cool breeze off the lake helps make dining outdoors more comfortable on..."
Gigi Manthey
"Biggest warf seating on Tonka. Reasonable food from the freezer although steak bites are always good, drinks are adequate as quantity served is the..."
Peter Eskuche, AIA Eskuche Design Group
"Fun place to visit and you can dock your boat outside. I was a little disappointed in the Jimmy Burger but liked substituting the salad for fries. ..."
"This was seriously the best thing I've put in my mouth. I had the Spicy grilled chicken burrito.its large enough to share or keep all to yourself. I..."
Rachel Vadnais
"Delicious. I had the Tosdada salad with chicken tinga, which was amazing! The salad is supposed to come with cheese ,dressing, and tortilla..."
Jessica Husted
"A very nice gem in the heart of Excelsior. The service is very friendly and very efficient. Water was refilled often. The food is extremely good. The..."
Nicholas Kraemer
"Amazing atmosphere and awesome food! Get the steak tacos 🌮!..."
Amber Pietan
"Good Tacos and awesome margaritas but always packed and has a long wait. My service the last time was very good but the time before was terrible...."
Katy Fisk
"The food was amazing and appropriately priced. The drinks are a bit high priced, I got a very small marg for $16. The tables are a bit too close..."
Caitlin Johnson
"Just visited Lago Tacos for the first time today. The food was amazing. I ordered the carnitas burrito smothered with red sauce. The best part...the..."
Jimmy2Thymes
"Had a great dinner here! The nachos are HUGE. I had to tap out on my tacos because I ate so many nachos which was a shame because the tacos were..."
"Food was decent. Had Straberry salad (good) and chicken Alfredo. There was 4 small pieces of chicken in the entire dish. I expected the dish to..."
JW
"Nice place to take a break from the sled dog races. The waiting system worked nice and we got a nice table. Lunch menu has large variety of choices...."
Mark Vanderwiel
"Dinner + dessert were excellent...salmon entree w/risotto cake (which was a bit too over-fried) + pistachio cheesecake. Server was very pleasant +..."
K Mc
"While the restaurant wasn’t very lively the Friday night we went for food, the flatbread was amazing. I would definitely come back just for..."
InfiniteGray
"Happy hour was great. Good selection of beers for $5 and a decent house wine. The meatball app was excellent and the parmesan fries were good. Also..."
T Ferguson
"First of foremost, the ambiance in the basement is amazing. The soft lights and decor make it feel fancy but at-home. The pasta (fettuccine) was as..."
Jake Freeland
"Good food; nice atmosphere; good service. American sized portions. I had salmon starter which was really good. I recommend to share the (huge)..."
Erik Nijlant
"Excellent food and service. It's never busy on weekday evenings so it's nice quiet place for a delicious dinner. The appetizer meat plate is..."
Humor & a Fountain Drink While Waiting for Our Pizza
Meatball Sub
Great Pizza
Deluxe Pizza
Pasta
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Baked Ziti
Salad
Chicken Wings
Rueben
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Slice of Pepperoni Pizza
Hawaiian Pizza Slice
Sausage Pizza by the Slice
Mushroom and Onion Pizza
Deluxe Slice
Meatballs
Mushroom Green Peppers and Onions
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of the best pizzas that I’ve ever had! Delicious New York style pizza. Highly recommend eating in as it’s so much better fresh out of the..."
Michal Brichacek
"Simply the best pizza around town from Mound to Minnetonka. We have our pizza Fridays and this is our go to place. The staff is friendly and makes..."
Jonathon Pierre
"I want to rate higher, but one flaw held me back. the good: price point, the re-crisp up for slices, the size of slices, the white was perfect--crisp..."
Andrew Brandt
"Joey Nova's Pizzeria is a Clean, Safe, Friendly Environment. The service is great as well as their food. My favorite is Chicken Parmesan(Choice of..."
Shantel Steward
"This place is over two hours from me, but I still make the drive when I have a craving for REALLY GOOD pizza. Joey Nova's never..."
Mike Wiltrout (4RINGFAN)
"We purchase the par bake take home pizza and cook it at home. It's delicious! Really good option. The only thing I didn't like about my experience..."
Ed Rockwell
"Years ago I went to the Joey Nova's off Hwy 55 in Plymouth and was very disappointed when they closed. Fast forward and I discovered there was this..."
"Look! You wanna go people watch, this is your place to be!
This is a first come, first serve, seat yourself kind of place. The way they have the..."
Karla Trammel
"Great atmosphere, fantastic burgers w/fries and outstanding view. If you want a little insider taste of excelsior stay for the Bingo on Saturday’s..."
Clever Dreamer
"Very happy with this place. Nice & attentive server. Well prepared, unique sports bar grub, Wonderful..."
Kent Levi
"I love this place. It's a liquor store, small old style lake bar; with a jukebox, pulltabs, and old style bar food. Locals are friendly and love to..."
Eliza Red
"Phenomenal! The service was great! The food was AMAZING! We called ahead and made a reservation. Outdoor and indoor dining areas are available now...."
MeRobin StephOn
"Went for Lunch with My Favorite Aunt. Kind of spendy but the Grilled Cheese with tomato was amazing and it is in Excelsior after all. Wait staff was..."
Prosciutto Fig Brie Mozzarella Flatbread Pizza with Balsamic Glaze
Reuben Special
Quiche
Sausage Egg and Jam Bagel
White chocolate mocha
Gray Duck Chai Latte
Avocado toast
Sandwiches
matcha latte
Chardonnay
Chicken Taco
Scone
Mocha Coffee
Salad
El Cubano
Quiche
Breakfast Sandwich
Tapas
Scratch Strawberry Lemonade
Tacos
Garden Turkey Sandwich
Vegetarian Breakfast Tacos
Savory Sunday
American
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent vibe, great selection of coffee, and delicious brunch menu. Came here and got the breakfast sandwich, breakfast burrito, lavender fog, and..."
Steve Momcilovic
"I cannot say enough great things about this place! We went to the intimate Bryan White concert on December 10th. I treated my Grandma, my Mom and..."
Kari Mathisen
"A great little spot for brunch with a friend! It was just the right degree of busy so we could sit and talk for a couple of hours without having to..."
Calla Bjorklund Jarvie
"Friendly, cosy atmosphere. Popular locally. Great staff. Really good coffee (forget the chains!). We haven’t tried the food yet, other than..."
Robert D
"Food was very good, had the beet salad and tomato bisque. Presentation was amazing and service was good. Hidden..."
John Beatty
"My two sons and I went to see the music act, and have dinner. We had two different flatbread pizzas and an order of tacos. Everything was fantastic...."
Jim Wygralak
"The service here is SO friendly! Our server didn't make me feel like "that person" for making a complicated order with substitutions in order to..."
Allison Johnson
"When I want atmosphere, friendly staff and tastee treats I come here!!! Outside deck is such a gift! And, the intimate venue for music can't be..."
"We delight in the heart healthy options and different styles they have for pizza. Low sodium crust and fresh ingredients make this a must stop every..."
S Dewitt
"Great pizza. Any of the pizzas they have on the menu will be tasty - you can’t go wrong. Friendly service too and a great atmosphere. I’m sure..."
Joe Sriver
"This family owned business knows all about hospitality and making amazing pizzas in their wood fired oven! You can even watch your pizza being..."
Audra Tschida Dietz
"They have some unique pizza flavors. We tried 4 different pizzas and all of them were delicious. I will definitely be back to try more.
The service..."
Heidi Schmieg
"Ordered the personal Buffalo Chicken and Hawaiian pizzas. Extra thin, cracker crust, baked perfectly in a pizza oven.
The Buffalo Chicken Pizza had..."
"I was craving for yakisoba but only found udon. They have a lot of food to offer from the menu though. Their food based from our orders tasted like..."
J Nada
"The are so awesome! Friendly and take good care of their customers. Food is clean, fresh and hot! I LOVE the fried sushi and the fried rice has peas,..."
Kristin Rajotte
"Excellent food. Wonderful selection. Service was..."
Stacee Showalter
"LOVE THEIR SUSHI SOO MUCH!! I doordashed some sushi, even travel time the rice and sushi was great quality. Also little “life hack” in special..."
ItsMeCamp
"This place was delicious! We love finding awesome hidden gems. Place was clean and cozy with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. We got the PoPo..."
Mere Smith
"This is by far my favorite place to get sushi, especially sashimi. Best quality fish in town. They have more of the traditional Japanese items on..."
Kayla Garza
"So worthy of 5☆
This quaint little place blew me away! I was so pleased with the service and quality of the food. The sushi dishes were all super..."
Courtney Noel Drammeh
"Always delicious food and fantastic service! Their sushi is amazing as are their soups and..."
"The fresh made sushi at lunch is fantastic. The deli staff are wonderful. They have neurodiverse staff. All workers are great - friendly,..."
Earnestine Cline
"I LOVE ADELES! Growing up in excelsior, I went here all the time as a child and I still go here a ton! The custard is so creamy and delicious and..."
Mari
"Great place for kids! We usually walk along the lake to then sit down outside Adele's and enjoy our custard. I love the cookie dough one. I ask for..."
Maria Brower
"AMAZING!!! I have had a lot of custard in my life and this by far is the best. The Owner Jenny is awesome as well and super friendly. And the staff..."
Steven Row
"We ordered the chocolate raspberry truffle pie for Mother’s Day and it was incredible. My sister in law is quite a gourmet and pronounced it “..."
Mary Booth
"Excellent ice cream cookies and sundaes for a hot, sunny day. Initially the pricing may look a little steep, but the quality of the ice cream surely..."
Jake Freeland
"Visited for the first time today. Best Cookie dough I've ever had, and it's the first place to put tons of it into the ice cream just the way I like..."
"Besides having the best food around, the people of Coalition treat me like family. Good food is really important to me, but when you are made to..."
Tony S
"I was introduced to this place fir lunch by my friend that lives in the Twin Cities. It was the first time for the both of us. Because we’ve never..."
Andy Shieh
"Great food and great service. Good thing we made a reservation because this place is very popular, especially on a Friday evening. The ribeye steak..."
Peter Schmidt
"Excellent menu options and local tap beers. The burger will not disappoint! The Key Lime Pie is silky and not too..."
Tom H
"Amazing service. Outstanding food. Every bite was delicious! Absolutely will be..."
Tiffany Grimm
"Best crispy chicken sandwich I've ever had! The breading was crispy but thin and the chicken was so moist and delicious. Everyone I was with loved..."
Justine Jorgenson
"Went with my family here for breakfast after the lake Minnetonka triathlon greeted by a very friendly hostess she may have been the manager not..."
"This place would be easy to like based on the location and vibe alone, but I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed their various beers. To me,..."
Brian Osweiler
"The beer was very good (they have a couple of their state fair offerings); you could buy a couple different sizes too! They have Von Hanson pretzels..."
Susan Daye
"Hands down one of my favorite breweries. If you've never gone, you get hometown vibes with welcoming folks that give you pretty good advice on what..."
Concept Lives
"Excelsior brew has a new variety of tasty beers. To be honest when they first opened up their beers were not my favorite. I would still go and have a..."
Ammon Ziebarth
"Went to go see the Rebel Queens this all woman band shook the pillars of that place
Super great people working there this place seems to have their..."
Rick Williams
"Awesome brews, great band saturday evening and good to see a dog under every table. Watch out for those picnic table tops though, they are flight..."
Kay Connelly
"Growing by leaps and bounds from my last visit! Great beer choices, live music and more space to enjoy the..."
David Force
"This was a great place for the Brewery Running Series! The facility was great, lots of spaces of to hang out indoors and out. There was a place for a..."
"I was so excited to eat the food here that I forgot to take pictures of the sushi rolls, sashimi, and Tako Salad. Excellent food and service. ..."
Pat Lealos
"I’m always impressed going to Yumi’s! Always try the specials!
This hot spot has literally changed Excelsior - everyone loves sushi now! What a..."
Sonja Midtune
"I was really impressed by this place, huge chunks of fish in each bite. Sit at the sushi bar, always fun talking to the..."
Jeff Edmondson
"Perfection except that the waiter forgot our edamame. He didn't bill us for it, but also never brought it. Everything else was top..."
Lauren Diane Doherty
"The sushi was fantastic. Staff is ok. They absolutely need to engage with the guests more. We saw our waitress when she took the order and again to..."
Robert Reynolds
"The sushi were very yummy. We had the Mexican, lollipop, and one more. The prices are a bit high but the sushi pieces are very big. We got three..."
"Our overall experience at North Coop was excellent. Food was cooked perfectly and was a hearty take on American style brunch food. Service was prompt..."
Stephen Thiessen
"This restaurant has the best chicken that I’ve ever had. All of the menu items are enticing, and make it a bit difficult to decide what you’re..."
Pat Lealos
"This place has an amazing brunch breakfast sandwich. The Grand Sammie is full of meats, cheese, eggs, and flavor. It's big enough that you can make..."
Jake Lammers
"To start this off, the vibe is nice. Staff have generally been pleasant. I appreciate that their collard greens are not ladled with sweetness as they..."
J.L.
"I hesitate to give a review because I don't want to make it any more busy, but this is a small diamond in a area vacant of local spots. It's comfort..."
Dave B
"Chicke and waffles? Yes please! Right amount of seasoning, crisp yet fluffy waffles. Perfect together. Grab a side of collard greens. Yep. Right here..."
Lori Willis- Realtor
"Nice place to gather, they have both a covered porch and an outside patio. Along withe three separate dining areas, the main room the bar and a side..."
Reuben L Correa
"Good tap beer selection and enjoyed our chicken and waffles along with fried chicken..."
"Great burgers, even the kids love it! Interior is decorated in a sports theme, neat. Labor Inducer Burger gets two thumbs..."
Matt
"Came in to try the Labor Inducer Burger on the night of June 22nd and I started laboring at 3AM on the 23rd. Baby girl came on the 24th at..."
Caitlyn Stecker
"Great place for a really good burger and a brew. We sat out on the patio as it was a nice..."
Craig Okins
"Came here all the way from Blaine to try the infamous labor inducer burger with my very pregnant wife. The burger was so delicious and juicy I’m..."
Macsim Polivaev
"First time there! Great food & service. Will be..."
Loralee Harris
"The schmanzy brat is actually life changing. Delicious!!!!! Super friendly staff and great beer options! So glad we made it little further on the..."
leslie kapplinger
"The Dry Rub wings with their homemade ranch are the best in the state! Great staff. Great TV’s to accommodate all sports. If you have never been or..."
"This location has a little later hours right now so it's my go to spot after work.. can't go wrong anytime of the day for a great..."
Marceline Schmidt
"Sam is genuinely the greatest employee I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. This guy definitely deserves a raise. And Jacob and Michael also...."
Sam Kallevig
"The service is always pleasant and quick! Was slightly disappointed with my chorizo burrito. Was kind of hard and I wasn't able to eat it all. This..."
Tiffany Nelson
"Driving through just trying to find a cafe for breakfast. Decided to grab coffee and a snack here. The service was speedy and friendly. The cinnamon..."
Vonda Cotton
"Always precise with my orders never once had a..."
Charlie Miller
"Drove out to this location from Hopkins because lately I've been disappointed in the locations near me. Very pleased with the service and the hot..."
Dana Murphy
"This is my favorite Caribou to go to right now and I worked at a different location for 6 years. They are always friendly, my weird drink is always..."
"The ice cream is good for sure, but nothing too unique. You can find something similar at other places in excelsior. Licks is wonderful, however,..."
Alexander
"Licks Unlimited is a sweet little ice cream shop to visit. My family and I all had different flavors and my four grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed..."
Cindy Inman
"Beautiful ice cream shop at a wonderful location. Workers are amazing and very helpful. Ice cream is delicious. I love their flavors peanut butter..."
"Absolutely amazing ice cream. Best ice cream shop in MN hands down... or up or sideways. Just really good ice..."
Sam Overfors
"Fantastic... rich, dense ice cream in fun flavors. Yippy Skippy (peanut butter with chocolate covered pretzels) was the..."
Kimberlyn Bauhs
"Licks is always the best! Every time I come back to Minnesota I try to make it to Licks at least once. It's so cute and they've always got a ton of..."
Victoria Anderson
"It’s a shame this place is closed because it would be the perfect place to bring your lover today (Valentines Day). You bring that special someone..."
"One of my favorite coffee shops in the area! Right in the middle of Downtown Excelsior, you can't beat the location and ability to grab a cup of joe..."
Gregory Clute
"Incredible staff Abi was my barista and she blew me away! She took me on a journey of flavor and fun, The minute I took a bite of that delicious..."
Sophie Erickson
"We enjoyed this Friendly, very clean coffee house. My triple espresso was perfect, I would describe it as A very flavorful deep roasted bean with..."
JohnBryan Zambos
"So excited they had Guatemalan dark beans.
The baristas are lovely young ladies and service oriented.
One suggestion; replace your strawberry/cream..."
jan bymers
"Very nice spot to grab coffee in Excelsior. The employees are always on their game and get orders out fast. There's an indoor seating area and an..."
"A seasonal lake front ice cream trolley with a happy energy about it. Bring the family and enjoy delicious Sebastian Joe's ice cream and views. What..."
Brittni Borchardt
"Great experience - owners are particularly easy on the eyes. My son said, “devilishly good looking”. Ice cream not bad..."
Pete Hyman
"Love this little trolley by the lake! They have limited flavors but it's a different experience all together to buy from here than a commercial..."
Deepak Sethi
"Beautiful lake for paddle boarding!! There was so much to explore. Tommy was great and helped us out so we knew where to go and how to find sand..."
Caitlyn Kennedy
"Tommy's Trolley is a wonderful, magical place to go for an icecream treat. Its by the lake and its refreshing. I've been going there for years. A..."
Nancy Conery
"This is a great experience...if the weather is right..push away! Explore the calm St Albans bay, get closer to marine life.. Good service too,..."
brian busch
"Wonderful little gem of Excelsior. Sebastian Joe's ice cream! Hot dogs, corn dogs, snacks and chips. All situated by the water in Excelsior. It's a..."
Mr. Hudson
"Wonderful staff, so much fun too!
It was super easy to rent stuff, and the people were very friendly. I rented a paddleboard at first, but I wasn't..."
"Some of the best pizza in Minnesota! Hot pizza, fresh toppings, good sauce, and a friendly smile! This is THE place to come! Worth the trip, for..."
Robert Venturella
"Delicious pizza and very friendly staff, highly..."
Tom H
"Wow, what outstanding pizza. I'm coming here from now on every time I'm in the twin cities. Not only great pizza, but great service. Call ahead to..."
Mitchell Ratner
"Had this for the first time today. Hands down some of the most flavorful pizza I've had!!!! Fresh ingredients, packed with great flavor. Even the..."
Ashley Clark
"The pizza was fantastic and worth every dollar. It tastes very fresh. The crust is soft and flavorful. I have been wanting to try this pizza for a..."
Al Crowther
"Wow that pizza was crazy good. Stopped by on the way to a soccer game in the area and planned to go to subway next door. A guy was walking out with..."
Adam Wilson
"I can't stress enough how delicious this pizza is. If you are new to the area and looking for pizza you have to try it. The price is extremely fair..."
Steven Pregler
"Delivery time: on time. We never tried this place before, and we will be "repeat offenders"! The crust and sauce were balanced, not too much of..."
"This isn’t going to be a regular stop for us but I definitely would love to go back and sit out and dream of warmer locales, wishing I could own..."
Bill Roehl
"You're paying for the view and the deck. Food was good, not great, and I did not feel it was a good value. Server was knowledgeable and very on top..."
Michael Bode
"Really well placed location on Lake Minnetonka, and their food (burgers for me) is always..."
Mark Johnson
"Good meal in a great place. Service was..."
Kate Sergeant
"Only place we get gas (and pumped). Great..."
Nick Reynolds
"Took my niece here for lunch and we loved it. The ambience was fun, food was good and service was great! (Brussels sprouts are on point and plenty to..."
Maria C
"After seeing the updates and expanding food menu, we finally decided to give The Caribbean a shot today for dockside takeout. We called in our order..."
Mitch Kelm
"My husband and I had such a fun evening together at Caribbean Marina. The atmosphere was very pleasant, fun yet calm and the lake views were serene..."
"They're wonderful I've eaten there at least a half a dozen times tried about everything they have really loved the roast beef and I love it on..."
Lloyd Scott
"The food was great and quickly prepared. The owner was kind and swift when helping us. Also I was at ease when inside and had no worries about..."
James Bank-Ivers
"I want Thank Milio's For reminding me what an authentic sub taste like. I found this little jewel of a shop in Excelsior Minnesota. I talked to the..."
Steve Pfleghaar
"Great food, great customer..."
Jose Diaz
"One of the best sub shops I've been too! Fantastic food, and friendly, very helpful staff! If your into high end sub sandwiches, this is a place to..."
Micheal Robinson
"Always friendly service at this Milio's. Bread is better than other sandwich shops. Good choices on menu, and they're always willing to..."
Becky Hall
"Had a great half sandwich, and hot soup combo.
The southwestern chicken soup was awesome! Hope you never get rid of that one!
It was..."
Dave Nadeau
"Great shop ran by great people. Great delivery service and a solid..."
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