Imagine my disappointment when I saw here on Yelp that they had a happy hour and it was also listed on their website... but when I got there, NO happy hour! I even said to the hostess when I came in that we were there for happy hour. She didn't say anything and seated us. I felt bad for our waitress when we up and left because of no happy hour (i did leave a tip). If you are going for happy hour, i guess I'd call first. read more

Amazing service and great food. I had the Scallops and Smithwick. My mother had the fish and chips with truffle oil. Yum.

Menu has a little of many international dishes including the delish empanadas. Beer selection is huge.

Perfect experience despite horrible weather, short staff and limited bar service. Bartended was attentive and made sure we got what we needed. read more

Absolutely excellent food. Asian ribs (appetizer) are a must try. Service was amazing as well. read more

McCormick's Pub & Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Took my family for a special dinner. Service was exceptional, Jen was attentive but didn't hover. The cocktails and food were delicious, we really enjoyed the fried clams and sticky ribs appetizers. Meal portions were excellent. We especially enjoyed the banoffee pie, which is hard to find outside of the UK. I would highly recommend, and the view of the lake is lovely as well. We will definitely be back! read more

What happened to you, McCormicks?? This was one of my favorite places in Wayzata, until recently. About 3 months ago I came with friends and ordered the special of the evening, the miso glazed sea bass. I've had the dish before and it was always delicious. This particular evening I received a very small piece of fish on a bed of soggy greens that looked like mushy celery. No other side to go with it, and the cost was over $30. I did tell the server that I thought the dish wasn't adequate, and she agreed to take some $ off the price, which I appreciated. Two weeks ago my boyfriend and I, along with another couple, came for dinner on a Saturday night. When we arrived the restaurant was only 1/3 full, which seemed odd to us. We decided to order a bottle of wine to go with our dinner. I was very surprised at the very limited choices, but decided to ask the gentleman who was our server what the difference was between the white Bordeaux and the white burgundy. He gave us a blank look and said, "I really don't know". He answered the same way to another question about the wines. He made absolutely no attempt to find out, either. We did order a bottle of the white Bordeaux, which was good, but not great. The men ordered the walleye sandwich, and both of them rated it as "Meh". The women ordered the fish and chips and the chicken pot pie. The fish and chips weren't nearly as good as they had been in the past. And the chicken pot pie was nearly inedible. It appeared to have been a frozen dish that was extremely overcooked. The crust was tough and chewy and only covered about 2/3 of the dish. It didn't taste like a pie crust or anything close to what a pot pie crust should. There was almost no gravy, and the pieces of chicken were tough and chewy. It was terrible. Our server, who had no interest in us whatsoever, never came by to fill the wine glasses, ask how the meals were, or even find out if we were interested in dessert. If he had made an attempt to pay any attention to us at all we would have expressed our concerns - and perhaps ordered dessert. We left feeling very disappointed by the whole experience. We really loved McCormick's, but agreed that we wouldn't be going back. read more

Popped in for lunch. With Covid, reservations are for inside only, the lovely patio is first come first served. Both my spousal unit and I ate the same salad, but we each chose a different protein option. The Apple Buttermilk Salad was fabulous. Mine with grilled chicken, his with salmon. Both served with a sliced avocodo side and some slivers of gruyere cheese atop. The grilled chicken was 1/2 a thick breast, sliced longways creating 3 layers. This was laid on a healthy drizzle of yummy balsamic. The tasty buttermilk dressing was generous and evenly distributed. The apples were matchsticks, so I cannot say what type, but this salad was delicious! My husband's with salmon was excellent as well. He likes his salmon above medium & the chef was spot on. One thing we also loved about this restaurant is the draft beer choices. Lots of UK beers, which we love but can be difficult to find in this area with so many fine craft breweries. The service was excellent, as well. Masks are worn by all employees and a tall plexiglass protective shield for the hostess stand. read more

McCormick's Pub & Restaurant - 2 Bites into the Apple Buttermilk Salad. - Irish Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

It seems like the latest food trend around Minneapolis is the Irish pub. Used to be the only place to experience pub food was to head downtown to the longtime stalwart, Brits Pub (still iconic-in fact I was just there for lunch a few days ago). Now pubs are popping up all over the area like dandelions in the spring. I find this odd as most of these pubs are striving to be as authentic as possible and England is NOT known for its great food! Like all the others, McCormick's menu features all the tradition English pub food including fish & chips and shepherds pie along with an assortment of burgers, chops and appetizers. I dined here on a midweek evening with a pal. Clearly they were benefiting from the location in affluent Wayzata and the limited dining options nearby as the place was packed with families, couples and business people. It felt a bit hectic the night we dined and the very small and close tables reinforce the intimacy of the place. While the food was good, my meal was not memorable. read more

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In a rare visit to the suburbs we decided to return to McCormick's after a five year hiatus. We got their eggs Benedict and fish and chips for a late brunch. On a personal note, this was my first fish and chips since the start of the pandemic and I was SO excited. Anyway, both were fine. Nothing special, nothing bad. Which was a bit of a disappointment tbh, but 3 stars (2.5 if I could) because the bloody Mary I ordered was a nightmare. I don't leave wounded soldiers often but this was my first, and hopefully last experience with an *olive forward/dominant * bloody. You know how some recipes call for a pour of pickle juice? This bloody had a *strong* pour of olive brine...ew... at least they had Harp as the chaser. read more

Dinner with a view and live music. The food was good and the waiters kept checking up on us as well I would've hoped that the sauce I chose wasn't too spicy but then I should've checked what that sauce would've been like. read more

McCormick's Pub & Restaurant - Grilled Salmon with Dijon Sauce - Irish Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

This is my favorite place in Wayzata for the past 5 years. The food is delicious & always consistent. The staff is so attentive & kind. I've never had a bad experience. The blackened Grouper sandwich is my fav. And the best fish & chips in Minnesota! **Bring bank the Steak Tartare! read more

We enjoyed an excellent dinner for my husband's birthday at this classy, warm, clean and moderately priced restaurant. My husband had the salmon salad, my son and I had the lobster roll. Our son's girlfriend had the salmon entree. Everything exceeded our expectations. The ambience is so beautiful and our server Stacy was attentive and kind. We'll come back here for sure! read more

Well, duh, of course I like McCormick's. Food is great, bar is cool, people look like they're glad you came and....the Guinness pour is right-on. read more

Our own "Cheers", I enjoyed yet another delicious meal (oh, those filet mignon sliders!), friendly and efficient service, and a perfect latte for bunch today after Mass up the street at St. Bart's. McCormick's new and improved patio is so pleasant and the remodeled/refreshed interior is charming, too. I love how there are 3 different interior spaces (pub, dining room, and a cozy almost private feeling room). The hostess, Mary, greets us by name and always shows us to the best table. Rachel, our stalwart waitress, makes the whole meal enjoyable. Thank you so much to this wonderful, locally owned restaurant! read more

Hard no on this place. Service blah, food blah, ambiance same. I can get an Irish whiskey anywhere...nuff said.

Stopped in while on a visit to the Lake Minnetonka area. Split the Reuben sandwich with my husband, which was the best Reuben we've ever had. Smoked pastrami, kraut and just the right amount of cheese on marbled rye. We each had a mojito with our lunch, which we're phenomenal. Highly recommend this lovely little spot with their patio looking over Lake Minnetonka! read more

The best bar food in Wayzata, by far. However, I have to second, even and triple, guess their decision to remove the Diane burger from the menu in Spring, 2023. It's like when Coca-cola changed their formula. The Diane burger was a destination dish, a signature like Murray's Silver Butter Knife Steak, Mac's Industrial's Reuben, or Matt's Jucy Lucy. The establishment is still great, but for me will no longer be a first choice. Five of us went on Saturday May 13, all set on ordering the Diane. My son went with his mom the 14th for Mother's Day. Both ordered the Diane. Because of no Diane, both scratched McCormick's as a top choice. I don't see the sales numbers and know my analysis is anecdotal. But I also know, my visits will be infinitely less frequent, and limited to seeking the best pour of Guinness in MN. read more

I love this wonderful place in downtown wayzata. First time i entered the door cuz I was hungry and cold after a photo shooting with friends. I ordered something I would normally not do: a burger and a Guinness. They were wonderful!! I came back several times with family or by myself for fish fries and steak tart tart. I enjoy the cozy, nice vibes and the lake view, as well as the corner of downtown wayzata! read more

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We were on the second day of our Minnesota insurance company visit tour. In the morning we met with a third party entity at our hotel, but in the afternoon we were scheduled to talk with an actual insurer in the lovely town of Wayzata. Wayzata, for those of you who have a California state of mind, is sort of the Minnesota version of Sausalito. Lots of water about, lots of well-to-do people, easy access to a major metropolis, and places to take your money, such as McCormick's. The only thing that's lacking are hard-to-climb hills. Or an ocean, although Lake Minnetonka serves as a fairly reasonable proxy. As to McCormick's itself - well, it advertises itself as your local Irish pub, and I'm happy to say that is an accurate statement. If it weren't for the fact that I was going to be hosting that meeting, I just might've treated myself to a Guinness. But given that I'm a responsible fellow, I instead had a fish & chips and an ice tea. Granted, those aren't the most exciting choices ever, but they did what they needed to do - I had a successful meeting. If only I could come back and enjoy some of the libations... read more

Staff was great, outdoor patio seating. Beautiful town and view. Carmel roll and omelet were great. Eggs Benedict not over easy (oozing) which I think need to be. I was disappointed in this, be sure to specify if ordering! read more

Enjoyed a birthday brunch/lunch at this wonderful new find. The service from arrival to the end of our meal was exceptional. Despite the fact that they were full of diners and busy (a good thing) we received attention to detail from our server and not rushed. The food arrived quickly for our group. I loved the delicious Apple Buttermilk Salad recommended by the server. The comfortable atmosphere and food makes this place a new addition to my go to list of dining options in the future. read more

I'm only giving McCormick's Pub & Restaurant 2 stars, but not because of the food. I was upset about where we were seated. So if you don't mind where you sit, maybe it's OK. I made a lunch reservation 2-3 weeks in advance for six women. I expected to be seated in the dining room since it was a ladies lunch, but we were seated in the 'very loud' bar where we could hardly carry on a conversation. I asked the hostess why we were stuck in the bar, and she pointed to the practically empty dining room and she said they were overloaded with reservations. This was at 12:30, and in my experience, the lunch hour is usually winding down at that point...not just getting busy. I don't believe the dining room ever did fill up! It will be quite a while before I go back. I certainly won't be bringing my Red Hat group there in February, as I had thought I would! Too bad. There were several things on the menu I would like to try. read more

Great location, friendly staff, great food. Will definitely return! The bar area is fun too.

The best neighborhood hang out- always friendly! Always fantastic yummy food! Always great beverages! They know your name and you feel like family. Hugs to our friends at McCormicks! read more

I enjoy this Irish pub and it's usually a busy spot in downtown Wayzata. They serve a proper pint (which goes with out saying for an Irish pub!) I like that the restaurant is bright and cheery. They expanded the size of the restaurant which made a huge difference. It's pretty loud tho... The food is good and as other yelpers mentioned it's not a large menu. Honestly, I usually pop in for a drink. read more

Service is 4 stars- very attentive and well intentioned. Menu-4 stars, varied and wide enough to be very interesting and something for everyone..although there was no walleye on the menu!! which is a local staple. Atmosphere-4 stars since they remodeled and expanded, the new dining area is a huge improvement from before. SOLID PLACE read more

Our recent visit to McCormicks was a disappointment. This was one of our favorite restaurants in Wayzata but, alas, no more. The mixed drinks were good as were the blistered pepper appetizers and the Keylime pie dessert, but the rib appetizers were dry and obviously reheated, the Caesar salad was bland and tasteless, the pan fried chicken was tiny, overcooked and bone dry, the Reuben sandwiches were half the size of previous ones and the lobster roll also "shrank" at least 2 inches from previous ones. We won't be returning anytime soon. read more

The food reminded me of a family diner. The deserts are amazing. Service was great. Lots of regulars dine there. read more

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My family and I had dinner here on my last day in the cities before going back to school. We had a reservation and were seated promptly, but everything after that was slow and subpar. It took 10 minutes for water to come, 10 minutes for the soda to come back after the first round was unflavored, and the waitress had a bad attitude the whole night. She ran away before we could make requests to order and acted like she didn't want to be there throughout every interaction we had with her. On top of this, one order was wrong and the waitress took 15 minutes to come check in after the food was delivered. When she came back and we told her about the incorrect plate, she grumbled and blamed it on the chef (yes, it was most likely the chefs issue but she failed to apologize at all.) Overall the atmosphere was great and my brussels sprouts were good, but that's about it. Poor service and overpriced food. Would have loved to like it because of the great atmosphere and location, but was unfortunately disappointed. read more

I would definitely recommend McCormick's to anyone in the Wayzata area. This is no run-of-the-mill, generic pub grub; rather, it's an elegant, cozy and tastefully decorated pub serving very high quality food with exemplary customer service. We started with the baked brie, which was delicious and tastefully served with fig jam and grapes. I had the fish and chips, which was very good; the fries were a bit overcooked for me, but the delicately fried cod more than made up for it. We closed with the apple pie - who would have guessed that an Irish pub would have a pastry chef in house? Also just to die for. Finally, our server, Cher (this is what our receipt said), was just outstanding. She made the experience truly enjoyable; she was helpful without being over-the-top, and she was attentive throughout the evening. You get what you pay for, and the prices here are not cheap, but the value overall is quite good. read more

There is not a bad thing on the menu. Services fantastic atmosphere great and location ideal

What a great place!!! This place was Recommended by my priest's wife, so we had to try it. First off, the town it is located in so so quaint and sets up the vibe as you park and walk to the restaurant. We arrived about 6pm on a Sunday, and a table wasn't ready, so we happily sat in the bar and met some other friendly Patrons watching some football. The Bartender was kind and attentive. He chatted while making others' drinks. He even made his specialty which I can't remember, but it was delicious. All I remember is that it came in a martini glass. When our table was ready (there were 4 of us), we sat and had to get the delicious appetizers and another round of drinks. The apps were the buffalo wings with ginger and the Fried Clams. Both were gone in a matter of minutes. For dinner, I had the Burger which was delish. I know we ate at an Irish pub, but I was in the mood for a burger, so there. Fries were tasty too. I think we had dessert, but it was 2 weeks ago, and I remember we drank a lot. So if we did have some dessert, it was delicious too! Overall, everyone had a great time and enjoyed the atmosphere and experience. We're from Texas, Kansas, and West Virginia, so when we're in town again, we'll def go!! read more

Our party of 5 was seated quickky on the patio. Excellent service. Robust menu. A special nod to the empanada appetizers. They were memorable. read more

We have been to McCormick's several times now and I was neglectful in giving it a review. I have never had a bad meal or experience at this restaurant. We had occasion to meet some friends there along with my daughter last Saturday. Again the food was terrific! I had the lobster roll with fries, my daughter had their famous walleye sandwich with a wonderful re pepper soup and Jenny had a salad with a scoop of lobster meat. Everything was outstanding! The waiter Andrew was really pleasant and extremely accommodating. If you are ever in Wayzata, Minnesota McCormick's has a fairly simple but diverse menu. The food is always good. Give it a try. read more

This is a wonderful corner pub in DT Wayzata. Incredible food, fun bar, and they support BE Pink, which provides community support to women in need of breast cancer screenings and awareness. You will love their burgers, salads, and good beer/wine selection. read more

Went here for dinner while visiting MN and had a great experience. Able to get outdoor seating in a Saturday evening with a great view of the lake. The blackened grouper sandwich was really juicy and complimented well by the basic additions. The fries are solid as well. The waitress also brought a free dessert because we were there for a birthday, which was a nice touch. read more

McCormick's Pub & Restaurant - Grouper sandwich - Irish Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

It's a nice restaurant near the lake .The chicken sandwich and the fish n chips were good but the blackened fish was too salty not very tasteful. Try it out and see if you all like or not. read more

I would like to come back to try the tartar or one of the burgers that I almost chose before deciding on the lobster roll sandwich. The shrimp cocktail that my son and his dad shared looked luscious and came with a very zingy house cocktail sauce. The kids fish and chips fish was huge and succulent. The chicken piccata even looked good and I don't care much for piccata. The atmosphere was upscale, cozy, and east coasty. The Malbec wine I ordered was fantastic! Next time I am definitely skipping the lobster roll sandwich and ordering the clueless chocolate dessert. And maybe a second glass of that Malbec. read more

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This is more like it. Good food, good service, good Guinness. Thank you Heather. Had what I wanted to drink. Made it right. Food was exceptional. Heather was on point the whole time, busy or not. She even had the courtesy of giving me an on the house drink because the Guinness pour was less than perfect. I mean come on! That's what it's about! Thank you. Will eat here again. read more