The fries here were the absolute best fries! They were crispy and seasoned well. The staff were friendly and treated us well. Would definitely visit again if in the area! read more

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Ah, the legend that is Maynards. The locals really hype this place up. See and be seen, etc. I came here when it was still warm enough to park up in a boat. After docking, we got a table outside. We did not order food, but a lot of people were eating when we were there. Looks like pub food, which makes sense. The vibe in my opinion was pretty relaxed, sitting outside with a cold drink - it felt like we were on vacation, not on the edge of town in Excelsior a quarter mile from Rt. 7. The drinks were fine and the service was, too. I will be back, but still trying to figure out what the hype is all about. read more

Went here with a group of folks from work and didn't have high expectations. I was very wrong! The food and service were excellent and the restaurant vibe was positive. Great experience! read more

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The food is great and so consistent. The waitstaff is really attentive and friendly. Maynard's is the best!

A very nice spot for lunch or dinner with a view. I honestly head there for the scenery more than the food. It is a little overpriced, but I usually get the chips, it is very fulfilling. I recommend adding the sour dip if you will get the fries, so good. I tried the fried chicken sandwich and philly steak sandwich and they were both great. Be aware that the outdoor menu is different than the indoor one. read more

Stopped at Maynard's late afternoon on a Saturday. The lot and street parking was a bit busy but we all found spots pretty easy. We were meeting part of a group that was already seated on the wharf/patio. We opted to sit at a table nearby. The views, being right on Lake Minnetonka were nice. The menu is small & limited on the patio but a lot more options inside. I think if I went back I'd eat inside and then go out to grab drinks and enjoy the views. Looks like it's really nice at night. We only got an app - Italian waffle fries for food and I got the strawberry lemonade. My friend got the spicy marg. The strawberry lemonade was just okay. Tasted a bit watered down. Drinks were fairly cheap, the food was a bit pricey but they did give a large portion. Also the fries came with seasoned sour cream. I thought the fries were just okay. The seasoned sour cream tasted like it had the same seasoning as the fries which wasn't all that special. Our waiter was nice & attentive. Overall I'd come back again. read more

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Maynard's patio/wharf overlooking Lake Minnetonka is hard to beat and a summer staple! It is a great spot to socialize with friends or coworkers. There is no reservation for the seating on the wharf so definitely get there early to secure a spot. Their wharf menu is a much more limited version of their main menu with plenty of staples. However, their wharf menu lacks vegetarian / vegan friendly items so if you have a dietary restriction be sure to look at the wharf menu prior. Their waffle fries with seasoned sour cream are a must order! They are perfectly seasoned, crispy, and delicious! In the Frannies chicken salad was also really good and much more filling than I had expected. The service was fast despite being a busy Friday summer night. I will continue to come back here for good food and fun summer vibes! I'd love to try more of the menu items that they serve indoors but not on the wharf. read more

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My favorite season is Maynard's Warf season!! There is something about sharing an seasoned waffle fries with your friends on the warf overlooking Lake Minnetonka at sunset - I leave with the best memories and thinking about how soon I can get back! The staff is always friendly and provides quick service. My absolute favorite thing to order at Maynard's is the Frannie's Chicken Salad. The lettuce is fresh, comes with several toppings including avocado and a hard boiled egg. The coconut crusted chicken is crispy that pairs perfectly with their honey mustard dressing. Notable entrees: Firecracker Chicken Wrap & Chicken Tenders. While we cant enjoy the warf during winter, we will be visiting Maynard's inside restaurant where they have an extended menu add a great happy hour. read more

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I heard of Maynard's patio and wanted to give it a try! We got to the restaurant and it was really busy (Saturday around 5 pm). We walked to the back patio and were told tables were first come first serve and the outside menu was limited to just bar food. Waiting for a table is awkward, not going to lie. You and everyone around you is looking at the same table and it feels like you're both running to see who gets it first. Definitely not my favorite way of dinning but I guess it works for them. The food, as mentioned earlier is limited to their bar menu, so it's okay! Not spectacular but will be filling and you'll have a nice view. If you're looking for a place to get drinks and hang out by the water, this is the place for you! If you're looking for great food and drinks, consider dinning in their restaurant instead of the back patio. read more

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Classic American restaurant right next to the lake! Came here on a Sunday afternoon and was genuinely surprised how packed the restaurant was especially because it was already so late and it feels like there's not many people living in Excelsior. - Firecracker Shrimp Tacos - Honestly the tacos were not bad although all the ingredients came together in a way that I thought it would. The tortilla unfortunately tasted like it was from Costco and all the other ingredients like the guac, salsa, etc. seemed to also come from Costco. However, I will say that the shrimp itself was very good and I loved the sauce they drizzled all over it. Also the portion size was huge as I could barely finish the 3 tacos. - Downeast Blackberry Cider - Delicious! Not sure if there was a lot of blackberry flavor to it but I like how it is has more a soda taste rather than beer. I definitely felt a bit buzzed after drinking the tall glass. Overall, not a bad place for lake views and food. Definitely recommend walking along the lake afterwards! read more

Maynards - Firecracker Shrimp Tacos + Downeast Blackberry Cider - Bars Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

Parking was a breeze as we arrive at 4 pm. When we left at 5:30 there were two people fighting over our parking spot. The service was pleasant and efficient. I had a hummus salad and my mother had the cob salad. The quinoa in my salad was very wet and soggy. We also had an order of walleye fingers as a starter. The restaurant is pretty loud with all of the people in the bar area and the TVs. Outside was too hot for my mom so we sat inside and dealt with the noise. It is hard to have a conversation with the noise and mom's hearing aids. read more

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This is the place for when you are in need of fresh air and to cure a hangover. The wraps are great, the beer is great, and if you can find a spot on the patio.. so are the views. read more

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Tried out Maynards for the first time on the 4th of July. The patio was great and so was the service. We had a burger and the buffalo chicken wrap with seasoned sour cream. While they were all good, I feel like going there is more about the vibe than the food! read more

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Such a fun summer place!! You can either sit inside or outside in a bigger, more casual venue outside. I recommend getting a reservation if you want a space inside for dinner. The venue is right on the water which is really fun, and I lot of younger adults at night - the bar gets really popular. The service inside for dinner was attentive and the food was good - more of a classic American bar-ish food - we got a huge spread of food. The spicy marg was also really good. Fun spot!! read more

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I had seen raved reviews on TikTok about the buffalo chicken wrap. I had been craving a buffalo chicken wrap. So my friend and I came here to see if it lived up to the hype. The staff was all so friendly. The bar area has a happy hour menu with chips & salsa, cheese curds, Italian waffle fries, firecracker shrimp, burrata caprese, bone-in wings, and steak bites. There was also drink specials but I didn't pay attention. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap without lettuce or celery or blue cheese crumbles. I got the waffle fries as the side. The a wrap was delicious, I love that the chicken stays crispy and the wrap has great flavor. The waffle fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. My friend ordered the Italian waffle fries, which has rosemary on them and comes with a seasoned sour cream (OMG. This seasoned sour cream is delicious!!!). She also ordered the sliders- Mr. Jimmy style and she liked these. Overall, we would return. And if you're looking for some good American food, check them out! read more

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Consistently fabulous. Food is tasty each time we have gone there but summer winter spring or fall the consistency has been fantastic. The Service is always top notch, regardless of slow time or busy time, they seem to manage the fluctuation of customers with ease. Thank you read more

Maynard's patio was perfect for a Friday evening. Our inside reservation got pushed back so we opt'd for the open seating outside. The food & drinks were pretty good, nothing crazy special. read more

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Brought the wife here for a date after a day of jet skiing on Minnetonka and we tied up here after just beating the rain. We planned on lunch on the lake anyways so it timed well. Staff helped us off the dock - so much space for boats! - and we were immediately seated. 10/10 customer service. At our table, we were immensely greeted by the wait staff and promptly got drinks ordered. Shrimp ceviche for appetizer was bomb! Restrooms were clean, dining area was full but didn't feel crowded, and the ceviche, poke bowl, and turkey cranberry sandwich hit the spot! We waited out the rain and got back on the lake after a great lunch! read more

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One of my favorite spots in MN, with a beautiful patio overlooking lake Minnetonka. Beware, it is always busy here and outside is self-seating/no reservations! We came on a Monday night and had to do quite a bit of circling the parking lot and waiting around for a table. We were lucky enough to get both decently quickly. To drink I had the Skinny & Spicy Marg - if you like both of those things, this is perfect! Beware, it gets spicier as you drink more and more, but I loved the jalapeno flavor. For dinner I had the poke bowl, it was delicious and flavorful - the perfect fresh meal to eat on the water! My only downside was I wish it had more veggies - it needed a bit more of a crunch. Overall, I feel the price is a little high for the food options, but you can't beat their location! read more

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All of it!! First time here. Ambiance welcoming & entertaining. Waiters-Shannon. Ask for her. Interested in her customers, entertaining & engaging. Truly on top of her game. Friendly & knowledgeable of menu!! Food was phenomenal. Went on "Date Night". Great concept. Will be back with other friends!! read more

Stopped here on my second night in Minnesota and grabbed drinks before dinner on the outside warf. It was nice weather and the lake was so pretty to look at. We then went in for dinner at our reservation time and were seated right away. For dinner I got the thai chicken bowl which was very yummy! The portions were very good and I did feel like I was getting my moneys worth! The service was a bit disappointing if Im being honest. There were a few times where I felt like the server blatantly ignored us or gave us the vibe we were a burden on them. I understand having a bad day and as a former server I get the exhaustion from a long day, but we werent really asking for much and I did feel disrespected by them ignoring us blatantly. read more

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We had lunch for 3 adults and 2 children. The food was very good and the service was fantastic. The bacon jam burger was done delicious and the kids enjoyed their kids meals. The chips that come with sandwiches could be of better quality. They seemed like they were grocery store chips. I would have upgraded had I known they were like generic lays. read more

Been here a few times last summer and this summer and my opinion pretty much remains the same.. it is what it is! There is always a large crowd here but that is because of the proximity to the water and the ease of access next to the lake. Also, there is ample seating either inside or outside or even in the shade, depending on what you like. There is also some bags and yard games to play and there is a lot of space to dock your boat which is convenient. The service is always.. very ok. They take the orders quickly, the food comes in a decent time, but if you need anything else after that, might as well forget it. The drinks come at a fairly swift speed, the food is always the delay. The food is very much ok. It is not great at all, and I don't think that they have to have great food since people are going to come here regardless. And honestly, I'll be back too. All about location. I can say that the one food item I have gotten here (the cheeseburger) is pretty dang good, almost not complaints there. read more

Getting here should be a review on its own. There was a line of cars circling the parking lot as of they were sharks trying to catch the last seal for dinner. The street parking was full and so was all the other spots in the whole city that were within half mile. I ended up parking half mile away down a residential street because over 30 minutes driving around was getting frustrating. Once I got there we were sitting outside and well outside menu is very very slim unless you like sour beers and bar food. I tried to get a cheeseburger buy they said the temperature was set and they were all medium rare. The burgers looked more on the well done side. I got a wrap and it was good. The service was amazing and I think not having more options outside hurts the servers since the servers tell you that you need to go inside and get it. The place was packed it was like every one was there. Lots of kids under 21 and your typical older crowd. The weather was perfect. Overall the restaurant was great.. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots to eat during a Minnesota summer. The outside is seat yourself, we got there at 8 on a Friday night and found a spot right by the water. I ordered the cheeseburger and subbed for the waffle fries with seasoned sour cream for an extra $3.95. The food was great, I love their waffle fries. read more

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Maynard's has quickly become my favorite patio in the Twin Cities. It's super versatile, from the "going out" crowd on a Saturday night to a family dinner stop on the boat, to grabbing a drink and playing bags by the docks. Drinks are great, service is perfect, tons of seating, food comes out pretty fast, and overall a perfect place to meet up in the summer! read more

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Over the enjoyable weekend we went out with friends on the lake to absorb some of the rays and get our dose of Vitamin D. While on the lake we sure did build up an appetite that only a great lakeside restaurant can satisfy. With that, we docked up at Maynards for some beers and eats! Deschutes Fresh Squeezed: To drink I ordered myself a good ol' Fresh Squeezed. This beer holds a special place in my heart as its one of the first beers that made me love craft beer. The big helping of Citra and Mosaic hops really makes the tropical juice and citrus flavors just pop that goes so well with sitting outside next to the lake. Cranberry Wild Rice Melt: To eat, I was extremely intrigued by the Cranberry Wild Rice Melt and decided to go for it. Given, I am a sucker for a good club, turkey sandwich, or other pressed sandwiches / panini. Don't get me wrong, I love a good burger or fried chicken sammy, but sometimes you want something a little different. This melt had slices of turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, cranberry aioli all on a cranberry wild rice bread. I was amazed by this bread and honestly I think it was the star of the show that brought together a supporting cast of other great flavors from the meats to the melty cheese to the tangy fatty cranberry aioli. For a side I upgraded to waffle fries with of course the seasoned sour cream. A great lake side mainstay that if you are out enjoying the sun, you need to stop by. read more

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Had an absolute blast here! We had a really large group and we were running late and they were nice enough to hold our reservation for us. Once seated inside, our server, who was super friendly and helpful, came quickly and took our drink orders. Drinks came out fast, as did the food. I ordered the Cranberry Wild Rice Melt with a house salad. The sandwich was SO good. Refreshing and satiating. Highly recommend getting it! The house salad was fine enough, but they really should let customers know it comes LOADED with olives, which is a weird choice for a house salad. After dinner, we went outside to hang out. It was PACKED, but thankfully we were able to get a table. The servers out here moved really quickly and got our drinks really fast. The bartenders were equally as quick. Later on we ordered chicken strips and waffle fries. Chicken strips were very standard, but the waffle fries were delicious! Had a great amount of seasoning and they were very crispy! Overall it was a super fun and good experience with good food. We'll be back for sure! read more

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Great food. Friendly service. Fun atmosphere! Nice local restaurant. My husband loved his rib-eye steak. Drinks were not watered down. Good wine. read more

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Great spot on the lake and the menu and food were really good. Very friendly service!

Service is fast and friendly with such a busy venue. Food is always amazing! And of course it is always great to be by the water! It's a must go to, when in the vicinity! read more

Super fun place to go with friends and/or family! Great drinks, great food, and even better views. I had a bootleg and a bloody mary which were both great. We had cheese curds and chips and salsa as an appetizer which were both solid. I had the crispy chicken sandwich with waffle fries which was good. I wanted to order the buffalo chicken wrap without cheese but they apparently cannot customize the wraps which I thought was a little weird. Will definitely be back! read more

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On a beautiful Sunday night I decided to give this place a try! Let me help you navigate what is: The Maynard's experience! Haha First, this place is huge!! There is a parking lot and also street parking. If you have a boat, you can pull right up to the dock as well! Where to sit?? If you want to sit inside, go to the host desk when you walk in the front doors. Outdoor seating is seat yourself. If you sit in the inner portion by the main bar, there are servers. If you sit over by the bags(corn hole) area, you order from your phone and then pick it up in the front door area. This is what we did. If you want to play bags, go to the host desk and give them your ID to get the bags. There are multiple places to get alcohol but if you are on the "order on your phone" side, you will need to go to the main bar to get anything nonalcoholic. The main bar is in the center outside. The service here was very good. While we didn't have a server we did interact with 2 different hostess and a bartender. Everyone was very friendly! You can't beat the outdoor, boats, lake, lights, flowers just the perfect summer place vibes here! The food was average. Nothing to rave about except the key lime pie, that was very good and had an excellent texture! Overall I would attempt to come here during a less busy time, but it was a total blast!! read more

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We had to jockey for a table outside which is per usual but service as expected. Great day to be at Maynard's

Maynard's is a premier restaurant on lake Minnetonka. That's why I was surprised by bland waygu steak sandwich and overcooked walleye. Prices are good, service excellent but shocked that the food was so boring! read more

My husband and I enjoyed one of the first warm spring afternoons outside on the Maynard's Wharf. The deck is big and sunny! Super welcoming and relaxing. You can sit at the bar or at a selection of many different sizes of tables. We weren't sure if we were supposed to seat ourselves but one of the waitresses saw us and said, grab a seat wherever and we'll come find you! So we did! She came right over with menus and took our drink orders and came right back quickly with those, lots to choose from pretty typical of a Minnesota patio bar. The menu was fun with safe choices like burgers, tacos, salads and such. We ordered some buffalo wings and some chips & guacamole. The food was good, but not noteworthy in any way, a bit expensive, which we expected. Sitting on the water, in the sun, having good food, and a nice afternoon outside is worth it though! read more

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This place is more of a hangout spot than a restaurant. The food was okay and service was okay as-well. It's mostly young adult woman who seem overwhelmed most times. Wouldn't come back read more

Maynards - Buffalo Chicken Wrap *Wrap was okay, I wished the cheese was a bit more melted and less blue cheese bits. The fries were great though! - Bars Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

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Rare to find a time to be able to walk in here, very popular spot even when the lake is frozen over. Ten minute wait after a difficult time to find a parking spot. Menu is big, lots of choices for starters and entrees. Servers were probably too busy but did their best to serve with a smile and friendly comment. They apparently do take reservations, Di set a time and give Maynard's a shot. The view is to die for, even in the winter... I'll bet it's wild here during the fog sled races this weekend! read more

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First Maynards visit of the season! The patio was sunny with a slight breeze. There was a new ordering system (at least for the early season before more staff comes back). You need to order food online via a QR code which gets delivered to your table. Drinks can be ordered at the bar or there are a few roaming servers that will take your drink order. Ordered the buffalo chicken wrap with the waffle fries and the seasoned sour cream of course! The parking lot is always packed. It was a nice perk that they had giant outdoor screens to watch the masters read more

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Maynards was a nice experience on a lovely day. We visited as a first stop before our little lake cruise for my sister's bachelorette party. I think that as a whole, it left a little bit to be desired. The space itself was nice with a good view of the lake, but was much emptier than I would have expected for a Friday. Some of us ordered food and it was pretty yummy. Some of it better than others. The buffalo wrap was great and I highly recommend that! Unfortunately our servers weren't very nice. They were super young and I'm not sure if they were just stressed or annoyed but they weren't very warm to us and at one point I tried to help one of them set a drink down because it was spilling and she told me that I was unhelpful...I'll definitely chalk it up to age, but it was a bit sad. This also isn't the fault of the servers, but there were SO MANY BEES all over the trash can near us. I hope they can get that under control! read more