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Maynards - Excelsior

4.8
4.8
3203 Reviews
$30 and under
American
685 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior, MN 55331

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 3,203 people are saying

Maynards - Excelsior reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for scenic views

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    American

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maynards in Excelsior offers a vibrant lakeside dining experience with "great food and fantastic service." Guests rave about the "excellent" chicken stir fry and walleye dishes. The atmosphere is "always bustling," making it a perfect spot for gatherings. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity, ensuring a seamless experience.
3,203 Reviews
  1. Russ VIP

    Minneapolis51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We spent an hour walking in Excelsior before arriving at 4:15 pm for an early dinner. I had the Thai chicken bowl and it was excellent. A generous portion with lots of chicken and cashews. My wife had the Frannies Chicken Salad which was wonderful. Nice amount of fried chicken, half a hard boiled egg, a nice amount of sliced avocado along with a nice iceberg lettuce. Wonderfully done and my wife loves it so much she ate the entire salad! When we sat down I ordered a Castle Danger Cream Ale and my wife had a nice glass of dry white wine. The service as always was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our Friday afternoon outing.

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  2. Sally VIP

    Minneapolis21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and drinks prepared exactly as requested. Our server Josh was great and attentive to our needs. Great vibe here!

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  3. Robert

    Minneapolis18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Years ago and I mean years ago, as a family we would dine at Maynards. Then the place became so popular that it was hard to ever get in to eat. They didn't take reservations in those days so candidly we gave up trying to go there. The meal just hosted by my daughter to celebrate my birthday was excellent as well as the service. Food quality has remained high standard at reasonable prices. I am so glad we were able to make a reservation through Open Table. I enjoyed my meal so much I would like to go back soon.

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  4. Jeff VIP

    Minneapolis37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New specials are a great addition to an already great experience

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  5. Kerri

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food was great! Always a good time

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  6. Connie

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service great place would recommend anybody come to experience Maynard’s!

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  7. Cheri

    Minneapolis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very good as usual. I had the Firecracker wrap, could have been a little more "firecracky" for me. It was light on the firecracker sauce but still very good. I like the waffle fries more crispy, they were not.

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  8. Stephanie

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maynards is Consistently great! Our server had an awesome personality and food was spot on as always.

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  9. JeanneH

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, nice atmosphere and great service. Thanks!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Minneapolis1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservations at 5;45 and we were seated at 6:10 with young kids

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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 4.8 stars by 3203 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
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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