Hosted a birthday party here for 35 folks. Amazing staff and service. So helpful to get everything set up. Walked in as a surprise for my wife and did not worry about anything for the next two hours. Billy and Mikey kept the drinks flowing. Chris and the rest of the wait staff ensured there was never an empty glass. Of course the appetizers were being appropriately refreshed. Much fun. Highly recommended. read more

My wife and I decided to try Ike's-MInnetonka, based on suggestions from friends. We're very glad we cook their advice. Our server Justin, while admittedly new to Ike's, did a excellent job - friendly, prompt, effective service. The calamari appetizer was superb .... plenty of it, flavorful and very tender. We chose the almandine walleye which was cooked to perfection ... tender, flaky .. not dry/overcooked. Bottom line ... Ike's-'Tonka is our new go-to spot in the west Mpls metro. read more

We just went to Ike's for the first time for my uncle's birthday. I have driven by many time and haven't really considered stopping. What a mistake!! The food was amazing! I can't believe we live fairly close and never discovered Ike's! Their happy hour is fabulous and I can't say enough wonderful things about their service! You definitely can't miss this place! We will definitely be back! read more

We just ate at this wonderful place and I had to write my review right away. We ate outside on a beautiful day, and had a wonderful waiter who was diligent but not overly intrusive. My husband had the buffalo burger and he LOVED it! The blue cheese really added to the flavor. I had the Caesar salad and loved their presentation! And my daughter had the Mac n cheese which was cooked fresh and absolutely delicious. And to top it all off we got fresh warm cookies at the end?!?! Um yes please!!!! Thank you guys for wonderful service and a fabulous lunch! read more

Not very good,only thing tougher than the brunch pancakes was a steak I had at a sales program at Ikes in October.

This is one of my favorite happy hour places. We always get the tonka wings, guacamole and potato bites! Great food... MOST of the servers are good, there is a guy who has been very rude to us every time we've been in. Mostly good experiences though! read more

I was very excited to have one of my favorite burger/brunch place open in Minnetonka (I have frequented the airport and Minneapolis location). My family stopped here on a Friday night at 5:30 for an early dinner. It was very busy and we waited about 25 minutes for a table. Once seated, the service seemed very disorganized and incredibly slow. We should've known better since the restaurant had only opened 9 days before and clearly hadn't worked the kinks out. It took about 45 minutes for hubs to get a drink while there, we learned the patio didn't serve food and the bar outside only accepted cash. They let us know that the bar was self seated, we found a booth in the bar and then told us we couldn't sit as that area needed to be seated from the hostess. It was a total mess. We ordered several apps as we caught the tail end of their happy hour. I can't complain (too much) about the prices since they had $3 tap beers/house wines and half off all flatbreads and small plates. We got the lobster corn dogs (the seafood was tasty but the batter was soggy), the chips and guac (meh), the mushroom fontina flatbread (bland and lack of ingredients) and wood oven roasted mussels and clams (descent). We learned while we were there that there was a big football game nearby (Minnetonka vs. Wayzata) and that contributed to the "craziness" of the restaurant. I hope that Ike's can up their game as I think this is a great addition to Minnetonka. read more

Made a reservation for 16 for my mom's 70th birthday. We were seated in their private room and 2 staff members took care of us. The food was delicious and the staff very attentive and friendly. None of us had ever been there before but we will definitely be back now! Thank you Ike's for making my mom's birthday special! read more

The 4-stars is for their crab cakes - super good. Ryan was not kidding when he said the crab cakes compared to Oceanaire's. He was very friendly as our server. The cocktail was forgettable, as were the deviled eggs. Salad was a generous portion with avocado dressing which may have been a great concept but should have been abandoned after putting it together - I would not have known the dressing contained avocado if I had not read it in the menu, This was a convenient place for me to meet my friends so I did not pay much attention to the ambiance. read more

Our larger sized party was seated at two tiny tables (with reservations)...problem when one tables food came and the other hungry table didn't get their food for 25 more minutes. Nothing offered in way of compensation and service was very, very slow. Very disappointing! read more

Visit Mikey and Billy in the bar before hand if possible. Generous pours and fun, friendly attitude. As for apps, the deviled eggs are fun. I've had the table side guacamole and it's solid as well. Pot stickers are good even if they feel a little out of place on this menu. Their burgers are top notch. I've also had good luck with the ribs and prime rib on weekends. read more

Giving 1 star because no star isn't an option. My wife and I, along with another couple, stopped by Ike's at 9pm for drinks and dessert. From the moment we entered the people were rude. Once seated, the waiter placed 4 glasses of water and filled them and left. He never said a word. We all sat there a bit amazed. He returned to take our order and when we ordered, he was visibly annoyed that we weren't ordering a full dinner. Again, it was 9pm. We got up and left. Ike's lost our business that night and we will never return. read more

I love this place. The food is delicious, all of it! I highly recommend the fried potato balls and the burgers with grilled onions. They are Caramelized and delicious. I rate this location a 4 only because it is super loud on the inside. A date night for 2 will be in the 60 dollar range with drinks but totally worth it in my opinion. The Parking lot is a bit of a squeeze so if you go on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, park in the front at the other businesses lot. You'll see the signs. Make sure to make a reservation! read more

The concept of this place is great but it needs some time to work out the kinks. Initial drinks, appetizer, soups and salads, and main course all served within 5 minutes of each other. This place is small and will only make money turning tables, but my expectations are higher for Saturday night dining. I will try again in three months... maybe... read more

We had a phenomenal experience last night at Ike's due, primarily, to their great staff. We ordered the New York Strip and the chicken chopped salad. The salad was delicious, highly recommended if you enjoy a good chopped salad! The NY Strip came out and was way over done... Immediately, our server noticed the mistake and went to the kitchen to have the steak recooked to the requested temp of medium rare. The manager returned with our server, an entirely new steak entree prepared, and apologized profusely. We were so impressed by their quick, efficient, and polite response, that it really did make our meal more enjoyable. In addition, another manager stopped by and apologized as well. We were well taken care of, and the staff truly made it a worth while experience. The steak ended up being great, and we will definitely be returning again! read more

The day was snowy, but it was warm and cozy inside Ike's. All of the games were tuned to Vikings football and the booth we had in the bar area was a perfect vantage point. We opted to try the deviled eggs- very delicious and with a kick of spice, but I think that their refrigeration was a bit high since some of the egg white seemed to be on the verge of freezing- the crunch wasn't the crispy onion alone. I got the Caesar which was nice. Hubby got the burger which was lovely. Top it all off with a decent strawberry milkshake and we have a solid performer for Minnetonka crowds. We will be back again- perhaps for the Sunday brunch which looked delicious! read more

We had an horrible experience tonight. Typically this is a great restaurant. With the Minnetonka mask mandate this restaurant has become so unfriendly and horrible. Me and my family will never go back. They were rude and provided us horrible service! Do not go! read more

We try to make it to their Happy Hour twice a month because it is amazing. The patio is family friendly and works well for our family. The server recommended an amazing flatbread and the house made guacamole is a must!! read more

Went here last night for the first time. We were there for a private party that served drinks and appetizers. Our first thought upon leaving was-when can we get back here? Those appetizers were so delicious that we can't wait to try more of the menu! We were obsessed with the chicken wings and the potato bites! The service was truly the best. There were quite a few of us in that small room and that guy worked his tail off. It is a long drive for us but it will be worth it. Update: Took a client to lunch here this week. So excited to start exploring their menu. I had the 1/2 sandwich and soup (chicken salad and French onion). They were very very tasty. The service was awesome again. We arrived at 12:30 for lunch and we were seated immediately with no reservations. There were a couple of 'groups' dining at the same time so I was a little worried that the service would suffer, but it absolutely did not. Hats off to our server, Alana! read more

Came here before getting trapped in a room with a zombie. My boyfriend and I don't venture out into Minnetonka much because we don't need too, but we had a great experience at Ike's. The interior was so cute. The ambiance of the restaurant is amazing. It wasn't too busy when we got there and we were seated right away. Our server was friendly. We ordered the torpedo burger and the steak sandwich(?). The torpedo burger is HUGE. So beware. But my boyfriend said it was good. I really enjoyed my steak. Food came out fast. Portions are large and the fries were crispy and seasoned deliciously! It was a little pricey, but overall it was a great experience. read more

Thankful for a last minute reservation for our Anniversary. You truly made it a special night. Our waiter was wonderful to us. Friendly staff. Amazing food. For sure will recommend. read more

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Mother's Day Brunch. Well, first of all, Sunday Brunch is absolutely amazing. Second of all, LARGE PORTIONS! We have gone here on consecutive Mother's Day occasions and will be back for a third. In the mean time, I will be frequently attending brunch events on their extended patio - which is very nice when you're on your way to-or-from Lake Minnetonka/Excelsior over the weekend. I highly suggest trying their weekend brunch! read more

Great spot in Minnetonka. I have only tried the happy hour, but it was very tasty with excellent prices! Convenient location off of Hwy 7 with free parking. I would describe the atmosphere as an upscale sports bar in the bar area, with a nice, cozy more formal dining area attached. Food is tasty, with large portions. Also, try the brunch! read more

New business location 11 days young. Passion is clear with staff and food WILL be, at some point, exceptional. In the meantime, there are learning's to be had with the chef. I suggest food questioned/ should be tasted to learn. I have high expectations hence 4 stars because of service. The tomato salad was tops. Next time I come I will do more in depth as I eat entrees not small plates. Mike and Cody awesome as well as blond, shame on me, never learned name. 5/2013 Several more visits and as expected, kitchen execution has warmed up and worked out bumpy details. The "Thanksgiving entrée of turkey/ potato/dressing in a comfort food presentation is a good example of a good formula executed well; albeit safe. I liked it. Weekend Brunch choices of eggs/meats/ pastries/ etc. warmed my heart in the early part of weekend days and the outstanding Bloody Mary's were designed to make me have 2 before 2pm! -rare.Also have tried the apps which best I can say were more than adequate; please keep finding unique and special plates that aren't seen everywhere on menus. I anticipate a more creative future with the menu and hope that Ike's takes some risks with terrific execution to continue the success shown so far. I have seen 3 restaurants come and go (location, location, location) and Ike's has the best chance of becoming the best anchor in Minnetonka with some sculpting of continued menu development. Service has always been terrific- best I have had in the entire area and my experience has been a higher grade of commitment than expected; a real strong feature to anchor into the future. Great passion, staff as a team, and warm from the "hello", especially the bar which I frequent the most. As an overall, I look forward to the evolution of the west suburb Ike's...Best of luck. read more

Had a fantastic birthday lunch here today. The food - especially the pesto cilantro pasta- was great! The wait for food was a little long, but our server Jimmy made up for it! The restaurant gets 4 stars- the fifth star is just for him. He was very friendly, helpful, and even surprised the table with a birthday treat to share. He went above and beyond in helping my 85 year old mom with boxing up her food without making her feel inadequate. The man has a heart of gold! read more

We had a fabulous experience at Ike's! First, our server, Ben P., recommended we try the scallops and the filet. We are usually cautious about scallops in Minnesota because we are seafood snobs and get to go to Nova Scotia and the east coast for seafood. So, to our surprise the scallops were amazing! The filet was also excellent. Clearly comparable to Burch Steak and Mannys. If our server hadn't suggested those entrees we wouldn't have had such a treat. He was attentive and charming and Mark, the manager was welcoming and kind. We will definitely be back. read more

The atmosphere is very inviting for all ages. Is noisy with many people.but service is excellent Burgers are awesome, chipotle ranch not too spicy but chocolate cake is tooooo sweet and rich. Mother load size for 4 people. Very busy waiters but very friendly. Would recommend again as a favorite. read more

My boyfriends parents took us out to eat here on a Saturday night. Got there at 5:30 and had no wait. That and the Tahitian vanilla shake was the only good thing. We waited to long for food about 40 minutes, was only offered bread when our meal got to us. For the price we should at least have gotten 2 sides each, but $26 a piece only nets you one. By the time food got to us the steaks were lukewarm and bland and the ribs overdone to crunchy thank gawd his teeth were fake or he mighta broke one. The fries weren't good at all they are the slim out of a frozen bag from McDonald's kind. I expected the kind you get from Texas Roadhouse. I asked for ranch to dip them in as a fun treat and got blue cheese, that was definitely a surprise. My boyfriends mashed potatoes were not done to the point he had hard chunks in it. So all in all a very disappointing meal and we won't be back. read more

The atmosphere is good but I wasn't impressed with the Brunch.. the pancake I had was cold and not tasty at all and the bacon was nothing special. Server we had was good but in the end for the prices I wasn't with the food read more

Really great table side guacamole and nice outdoor patio. It gets too crowded with standing room only during happy hour.

Ooooook. I've been there several times before, and it's been ok/convenient, but after tonight I will not be going again any time soon. Not worth it. We ordered several small things, but for 3 people, $130 was a lot for the quality of what we got. The food was fine, but there are of dozens of other places at the top of my mind where I can get better food, better experience, for much cheaper. Service was extra crazy slow throughout the evening, and they were not busy. We were drinking martinis. I received a martini with red lipstick all over the glass. It happens. I get it. No biggie. Really...give me a fresh one and we are fine. But then when my Mom ordered one, hers had red lipstick on the glass as well. I'm going to bet it was the same glass. It was the end of the meal, but we waited quite a while to let the server know that there was sloppiness happening, a broken dishwasher, something.... But she never came back. Ok. Ran to the ladies room before we left. It's an open kitchen...it looked to me like our server was camped out sitting on the floor of the kitchen. Aaaand I'm done. read more

This has the same menu as downtown. Great food and really good service when I went for a lunch meeting. The manager came around to check on us as well. Minnetonka needs this kind of a place bad. So much bad food or chain type restaurants in Minnetonka. Good place to watch a game and good food. I will be back again! read more

Totally surprised by how great everything was on New Year's Eve. Some of the best prime rib ever, excellent appetizers.

This place is AWESOME. The food never dissapoints, especially love their Salmon and Italian sub. Bartender Billy is a nice guy who knows how to mix a drink as well. Always a go to when in Minnetonka! read more

They have a fantastic brunch and perfect Bloody Marys. Can't speak to lunch or dinner, as I haven't been fortunate enough to experience it. Go and enjoy! read more

We have visited Ike's as many as a dozen times, and really enjoy this restaurant. It's nice to have a good restaurant in the neighborhood. The food is consistently good. We enjoy the turkey dinner, the burgers and the appetizers. Everything seems homemade and is quite tasty. Portions are ample. I think dinners could easily be split, if you're not overly hungry. Drinks are good and well priced. They have a variety of liquors, including Tito's vodka.Happy hour wines are good quality wines. It can be difficult to get a seat in the bar during happy hour, so send someone early to get a table. Happy hour appetizers, such as deviled eggs, are quite good. I recommend this restaurant. I'm not sure I'd drive from St. Paul to get here, but certainly western suburb residents should check it out. read more

The most perfectly cooked Calamari I have ever eaten. The staff is so kind. I have always liked this place, but I feel like they have stepped up there game. Fabulous! read more

Sometimesyou step outside comfort zone. Ike's is one of those places. Great food, outstanding service. Our waiter,Steven, reminded us we were.in for Happy Hour Had Flatbread and Kitchen Sandwiches. Could have stopped there but Steak burger my al time favorite. read more

The burger was to greasy for 15 dollars, and your going to have beer in the menu you should have it in stock! To sum it up the prices are to high for what it is, and the cooks and servers need some training. read more

Hmm. I'm glad I did not read the prior negative reviews because it may have disuaded us from visiting Ike's. Apparently, they have worked out their initial opening kinks. We had nothing but attentive (and non-intrusive) and professional service - they even voluntarily (without asking) split the kids meals in half for our two kids. The burgers were great and they have a nice selection of half-bottles of wine in the event that you might just want two glasses to share. All in all a nice experience and it will become a regular neighborhood spot for us. ** not sure why my above review was 'filtered'. It was not solicited by the restaurant and I have no interest in posting a good review other than honestly explaining our experience. It's too bad because this was my first review on Yelp (likely one of the factors in being filtered), but Yelp has lost any credibility in my opinion. good luck to the readers. read more