Maynards

Known for the best views of Lake Minnetonka and the best waterfront dining in the state, Maynard’s is a place everyone can enjoy. The menu is sure to suit even the most specific appetite, and our bar area is a great place to gather and enjoy our happy hour.

8 / 10
331
ratings
  • Phone

    (952) 470-1800

  • Website

    maynards-excelsior.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

685 Excelsior Blvd (btwn Lake St & Minnetonka Blvd) Excelsior , MN 55331 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Yes
Dining Options Bar Service
Parking Private Lot, Valet
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 77


Keywords:

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Michael Moses

Great place to sit outside by the lake . Does get crowded . Skip the front check in... Walk around to the tables in the back and ask a waitress for an table.

Patti Kolstad

Loved Maynard's. First time and it was great. Sat out on the patio . Beautiful view of the lake .

Jeremy Lebens

Waffle fries with seasoned sour cream are delicious. Some of the best outdoor seating available if you can manage to snag a seat. No reservations for patio seating so be ready to fight for a table.

Phil Seymour

Outdoor patio area is awesome but does get pretty packed for actual seats during really nice days especially in summer

Elizabeth Nicol

A frequent stop for our family. Lakeside dining and/or cocktails . Love the seasoned sour creme dip with waffle fries !

Eda Horjeti

I love the parking boat outside instead of parking car! Seems like Amsterdam or Venice outside here

Megan Selby

Patio seating on Lake Minnetonka is the best thing this place has going. Come for drinks, but be prepared to wait for a table in the summertime.

Vicki Jenniges

Sunday brunch plus the included ice cream dessert . Oh and the cranberry mimosa was awesome too.

Arielle Lenox

A little outside of the city but this place is always a party. Great get away to feel the lake life of Minnesota.

Heath Dumler

If you think you might want sugar bring it with you. I just got the last packet in the whole place, and we had to ask three people to get it!

Amy Sullivan

Good and filling food. Disinterested staff ...probably because all of their customers are coming from the lake drunk.

Deb Rudy

Frannie's chicken salad is the best. Big salad with a good portion of coconut encrusted chicken breast .

Thomas Schneider

Get the firecracker shrimp !

anneliese

Eating outside is the best, but it is even better when there are waffle fries with Maynard's special sour cream condiments!

Thomas Schneider

The pepsi is great when you forget your id at home and they card you.

Chad Germann

Summer is high season for cougar hunting at this very active Game preserve. Best bait: a large, expensive boat.

Alison

The cheese curds were delicious. Steak was good, turkey sandwich was great.

Rick Clayton

Brews burger everything actually. Great Mac n Cheese

Colleen Lilly

Great location, fun atmosphere , good drinks & food. Prices are higher outside and you get plastic glasses on the deck! Great view of the lake in the Summer! Read more

Pris Cubero

Everything was delicious

E L

Fun to go to in the summer to enjoy a space outside.

cheryl daniels

Good food and atmosphere with awesome lake views !

Melting Hearts USA Sunglasses

The outdoor seating is great! Perfect summer spot!

Cody Williamson

I was so excited to try this place, then I say down and the bus guy rolled his eyes, wouldn't talk to me or my friend, then proceeded to spill water alllllll over me and never even said sorry. Dickwad

Rafik Halim

Awesome view ..good food and drinks..try the wings ..

Neal

Place is good for drinks on the water in the summer. Buy your drinks inside in the summer its a better price. Food is average at best and does not match the $ charged.

Melting Hearts USA Sunglasses

Steak bites & Cajun Pasta are amazing!

Lane Pelovsky

Great Outdoor Spot ! Get the chicken salads

Mike McIntee

Buffet food is hit and miss. Asparagus spears are great.

Michele Bates

I had pork chops here, and they were amazing, even the next day when I had the leftovers!.

John Haynes

5 words: Sunday Brunch and Outdoor Patio !

Pris Cubero

Best salad ever

Malorie Lee

Try the steak bites & Cajun pasta !

Tom Desautel

Chicken Wings , burgers , chicken sandwiches

Joni Courchaine

Sun, cocktails , sparkling lake and music ! What more could you ask for on a Saturday?

Natalie Hagemo

Great outdoor seating by the water. Frannie's chicken salad is my favorite.

Gail Small

Salmon asparagus salad is wonderful

E Johnson

Outdoor summer fun

Ellen S

Love the 3pm-6pm HH in the bar ! Apps are cheap and so are drinks :)

Mac Smith

Sit outside or inside. They have both!

Amanda Nerud

Cities 97 music on the water in the summer!

Jen Daczewitz

Best summer place ever - great HH specials for winter!

Theresa Oslund

Second week tried outside and service is again not available cause staff is huddled chatting, and can't be interrupted to serve us. Also bar guys were talking about getting sucked off and threesomes.

Lea H

The cheese curds !

John Hess

The spicy green beans are excellent!!

Adam Zerby

Best ranch dressing I've ever had!

Hannah Worthington

Ask for Mollie Gallagher, best server there.

Donald Osborne

Try the Mexican Standoff. Where the Corona meets the Margarita .

Travis Burton

The Walleye Fingers are JJ approved!

Greg I

Josh the server at the bar is a douche.

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