Went here for a spontaneous happy hour on a Wednesday afternoon and arrived just in time to put in…read morea happy hour order. This is a newer spot in Excelsior that opened summer 2025. Here's my review of the food we ordered: Cocktail of the hour - aka "Golden Hour" - 8.5/10 Reminded me of mulled cider, notes of honey, very refreshing Pork Belly Steam Buns - 8.1/10 Nice texture, very tender and flavorful Mini Banh Mi - 7/10 Not bad, would have preferred the more traditional pork filling Crispy Chicken- 8.7/10 This really surprised me, from appearance the chicken didn't look that special but it was well seasoned and the sweet chili glaze really stole the show and elevated this dish! Mirabelle Smash Burger - 8.9/10 I'm a sucker for smash burgers and this one did not disappoint. Nice crispy bun and a special mustard sauce that we enjoyed and a different flavor I don't usually have on my burger Sticky Ribs - 5/10 Unfortunately these were quite dry and was comparing to sticky ribs I had last week at CoV that were fall off the bone Overall good spot, service, atmosphere, and would be happy to return. Prices were also great for happy hour.

I wanted to like this place, I really did. But unless they get a different chef in the kitchen,…read morethis place is not going to make it.... Let's start with the positives! The location! Very close to the lake(walking distance) There is a free parking ramp right behind the building. The decor of this place is cute! The details seem like they were well thought out! It feels upscale and cozy! I saw a video of this place and that was what originally drew me in! The seating here is also comfortable and not over crowded. Our server was ok. I saw so many raves about the "amazing service." She did refill our water glasses, which was good because I needed it with the salty steak! Obviously the most important piece is the food. We started with the popovers. The taste was fine but the texture was almost over done. The honey butter was lacking honey flavor. Cinnamon would have really elevated the butter! I got the steak frites and my sister got the spaghetti. My fries were average. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium all the way through! I was impressed. However, it was drowning in a VERY salty sauce! I had push a lot of it off. This should be served on the side, not covering the whole steak. My sister got the spaghetti, which our waitress explained was not a regular spaghetti. I feel she has probably had to do that multiple times and honestly, it should just be renamed. It's confusing for the customer. My sister did say she enjoyed the dish and that the shrimp was ere done well. For dessert I got "Aunties iced latte" which is their version of like an espresso martini. It was just ok. Would not get again. We got the carrot cake which was good!! But then they ruined it by putting fake whipped cream.... This is supposed to be a higher end restaurant and that made the dessert feel so cheap. We also got the creme brûlée. DO NOT ORDER THAT! It is an absolute waste of money! The sugar top was so thick we couldn't eat it! The dessert had the consistency of scrambled eggs, not a smooth custard. The taste seemed ok, but whoever made this does not know what they are doing! Overall, the food was not memorable and a lot of it was done poorly. There are definitely better restaurants in the area.

So awhile back came here had a bad experience, my husband and son decided to try again. Loved it!…read moreThis was the experience that I've raved about to everyone. Had the same waitress and she was great and helpful. So glad we went back

MN Wing King catered our wedding and everyone was amazed! One comment: My dad said the food was…read moreknockout and has never experienced a feast like that before at a wedding. Another comment: Hands down that was the best meal I ever had at a wedding. Countless reviews from our guests on how great the food was. Thanks Sean! You knocked it out of the park!! From the salad, to the green beans, to the mashed potatoes, peppercorn chicken & beef tenderloin. Everything was delicious. Even the cupcakes & brownies were amazing! Highly recommend!!

This past Father's Day my mom and I had brunch at Layline. It was a special place for us because my…read moredad owned the building before it was Gary's first class car care. My dad passed 8/30/2024 so we came to have breakfast in his old shop to celebrate him. I loved how they kept the building as is with some additions and lovely upgrades. The bar area and some seating is located in the previous two stall garage. The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing!

This is it--the perfect place for a summer meal. From the amazing food and great service (thanks,…read moreTheresa!) to the stellar patio, Layline delivers an absolutely amazing experience. If I had found this place earlier this summer, I probably would have spent many happy evenings here. (I truly can't emphasize how well this restaurant captures summer vibes.) The menu was great and ticked all the boxes, taking advantage of the bounty and mood of the season. For our starters, we ordered the arancini and the johnnycake. Both were delicious. The arincini was crispy on the outside and oozed with creamy cheese. The romesco sauce complemented it perfectly. The johnnycake was fluffy and delicious and had the perfect balance of sweet and salty (don't skip the jalapeño infused maple syrup--it isn't spicy; it's just an extension of the sweet and savory balance). For our salads/veggies, we split the last three on the menu: the cauliflower, the Brussels sprouts, and the watermelon salad. My friends, don't skip any one of these. The cauliflower is a cauliflower steak that is perfectly cooked (be sure you get a lovely toasty bit!) and made for delicious savory-salty-tangy mouthful with its tomatoes and onions. Doenjang and tahini? Heck yes! The sprouts were covered in a spectacular mojo verde (imagine what pesto would be if it were Indian and you'd not be far off) that was a creative and absolutely apt pairing. As for the watermelon salad, it was all summer: chunks of watermelon, crumbles of feta, basil, hazelnut, and rings of Calabrian chili. It tasted exactly like relaxing on the porch with your most sophisticated but still totally chill bestie. For my main, I ordered the linguine pomodoro e vodka. Dude. It was so stinking good. I love a good tomato sauce, and this one did not disappoint. Crispy breadcrumbs? Yes. Mint and basil? Yes and yes. Chili oil? Heck yeah! This packed a punch and was an absolutely glorious foil for the burrata. As for dessert, I went for the crème brûlée. It was really good! It was rich and creamy (almost buttery) and absolutely chock-full of vanilla bean. Very good indeed.

Our server was wonderful! I was overcharged for a HH beer but not the end of the world. Food was…read morefine. Probably won't go back again. Just not my palate!

We ordered "takeout" for three persons for dinner. We were very disappointed. The traditional,…read moresouthern fried dark chicken with maple Sriracha dressing was dry and seriously overcooked. The French onion Smashburger was similarly overcooked to the point of being burnt and charred around the edges. We ordered a side of macaroni and cheese. There was no cheese in the cup, only a pile of wet, soggy noodles with no taste. The cornbread was wrapped in aluminum and also dry. Though their on-line menu said sides would be included with these orders, the ones we did order all added additional costs. We will not be returning to North Coop for any food in the future.

I wanted to try Hangry Joe's after hearing about it for a while…read more I went with the classic which is a smaller version of their "Sando" chicken sandwich. I was happy with the actual chicken, it was thin, flavorful, and perfect for a sandwich!! I also liked the sauce and the slaw. The one bit I didn't love was the bun - it was stale and dry. All in all, not a bad chicken sandwich but not great. I would come back to try boneless wings.

We came in for some late night food. It was about 8:30pm and there were no customers here…read more We ordered, 2 sandwiches and opted to add a side of fries and a drink for $3.99. There is no indoor seating at this Edina location - so please keep that in mind. The staff was friendly, food came in a timely manner, restaurant was clean and prices are reasonable. The only complaint here is that you have to take your food to go. Everything was superb and we will be back! The pickles are also pretty amazing here! Sliced thick with a crunch! Chicken was savory and extremely flavorful! Excellent flavor! Choose your force level! I got medium and it was the perfect amount of spice for me! (I tend to like more spice!) Again - go check it out! You won't be disappointed! Thanks again!

Coalition is one of my go-to spots in Excelsior…read more The patio is such a great vibe in the summer. It feels lively but still relaxed, and it's perfect for sitting and people watching. Service is always friendly however sometimes it is very slow. They have one of the best happy hours in the area. They have great options for cocktails. They do a great job with their drink menu, which makes it an easy place to sit and stay for a while. For dinner, my go-to is the salmon with mashed potatoes. It's consistently solid and something I come back for. Korean tacos are also so delicious. Easy place to recommend.

Nice place for brunch Love the exposed brick and low…read morelighting for ambiance Servers were very accommodating with some of our tables specific requests The lemon blueberry pancakes were delicious, tad too sweet, French toast was average The hashbrowns are a big portion and very buttery Some items could use more seasoning Decent size portions The lunch and dinner menu also look pretty good This location offers street parking and also there is a free parking lot in the back that they share with other businesses

Haskell's in Excelsior has been around forever. Except for the addition of pull tabs, it hasn't…read morechanged much. Which is too bad as it sits right across the street from Lake Minnetonka, with great lake views. There's a small deck on the exterior which is good during the summer. Inside is kind of dismal with the low ceilings and low lights. They have a good selection of tap beers. Prices are like a taproom, not a dive bar. They have a food menu too, but I didn't try anything. Go here during the summer and sit on the deck.

An Excelsior institution a block away from Lake Minnetonka, I've walked by Haskell's for years and…read morefinally decided to pay them a visit last night. Probably the only dive bar in Excelsior, I appreciated the cheap, yet strong drinks. Food menu was extensive, if unremarkable. Prices for food were high, especially considering the Sysco-esque quality of the frozen fries and chicken tenders. Service was friendly, if albeit very slow. I did notice they're looking to hire more folks - hopefully they add servers as they go into their busy summer season. Don't waste your time inside and snag a seat on their outdoor patio. If you can't find seats there go elsewhere. It's the only redeeming part of this location.

I have celiacs so I like that I have some options there. Doesn't have a gluten free menu but found…read morelots to choose from. The others with me had wings and nachos and couldn't stop raving about them.

Excellent service. We arrived at 2pm and the staff was able to quickly seat a table of…read moreten....without reservation. The Tap house was moderately busy and the atmosphere was inviting. We took a few minutes to order as the age range of our group was 12-73 years of age. The waitress was kind, and patient as we ordered. After ordering the food came quickly. We had a variety off the menu ranging from Salad to rice bowels and three different types of burgers. The Food and service was excellent! The manager came and asked how the meal was and was very pleasant. Prices were reasonable and portions were huge. I highly recommend this establishment and we will come back again.