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    Wayzata Bar and Grill - The Muni

    3.1 (121 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Fish & Chips
    Dorothy H.

    Right in downtown Wayzata, I really appreciate the parking lot is right in front of the Muni! It's not as high-end as some of the other spots in downtown Wayzata, but I really enjoy that about this spot. The food is a lot more affordable, the staff is so nice, and no issues with finding seating. The food is pretty good - nothing amazing, but I didn't expect it to be. I think there was a nice enough crisp on the batter, and I would definitely come back to try other food!

    Very good "Salmon Bowl".

    Local favorite for many years, atmosphere and service always great...I appreciate that they try to refresh the food menu and quality. Had a "very good", enjoyable Salmon Bowl...an additional BLT kind of missed the mark, go figure.

    Hamburger with fries
    Sarah W.

    I always really like coming to here, and I think they have my favorite restaurant burger! There were a couple of mistakes, like when I asked for ice water but got water without ice, and I wanted pink in my burger but I feel it's much more well done. However! I'm sure they would have fixed the issues if I asked, but I had no need. The water was still cold enough and I still very much enjoyed the burger. Also the fries are always really good! I used to have their "muni sliders" which don't exist anymore, and they also have really good chicken wings. I've had their ribs before as well. I don't think I have been disappointed once! (Also I tried the burger first with all the toppings, but I ended up not liking them so I took them off.)

    Outdoor patio seating
    Molly B.

    Good food, fast service & nice independent tap beers. We enjoyed a warm day under the umbrella on the patio. I enjoyed my lunch combo of a salad & sandwich. They listened to the "well cooked" bacon request-thank you! The Steak Bites were the favorite of the table: juicy and tasty!

    Chicken Sandwich and chips.

    Service was friendly! And food was quick and better than I was expecting. I also had a Moscow mule which was just ok, it wasn't as crisp and sharp as I like.

    Athenian Salad
    Jack S.

    We eat here frequently at lunch time. The food is always consistently good. The rotating soups are always tasty. The staff are super friendly.

    Telling two women i skirts to wait outside in the cold with no warning they were closing.
    Crystal M.

    I wish I could give zero stars. Had the worst experience here the drinks were horrible and the service was even worse. Came to watch the Vikings game along with a few other groups of people and never was there given a last call. We were immediately kicked out after the game with no warning, told them we ordered and Uber and were told we had to wait outside in the cold by ourselves as two women. Along with another group that was also kicked out and were mad. Safety obviously does not matter to this establishment nor do their customers. We will never be back!

    Chili with pretzel roll
    William L.

    Local watering hole with attached liquor store. Large menu with apps, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, etc. There is a parking lot attached and a parking deck as well. We tried the chili, walleye sandwich and the Reuben sandwich. Portions are huge! Not particularly memorable but a lot to eat. All sandwiches come with chips and you can add fries for $1. They have a great craft beer list on tap. There were at least 6 different local brews on tap and all $6.50 a pint. And free popcorn! Service here is very friendly and helpful. Not a bad place to stop for a beer or a drink.

    Muni: old fashioned
    Bella J.

    It is a bar like any other where you can watch some TV/game and drink. Their mixed drinks weren't good. I would not recommend. Just to be safe, get your go-to beer.

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    1 month ago

    The food is always amazing and the staff is excellent. Manager, Greg is so kind. It's fun to watch games there too. Fun atmosphere

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    The food and service was fantastic! Our group of six had the pam fried walleye and the Cajun Shrimp pasta, and it was unequaled!

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    Very good food & Service. I placed an order by phone and was ready very fast!. I will definitely go again

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    It's not as high-end as some of the other spots in downtown Wayzata, but I really enjoy that about this spot.

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    McCormick's Pub & Restaurant

    4.1
    (217 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I'll start off by saying that our server (I can't remember her name) was amazing! She was attentive…read moreand honest with questions about the menu and was timely. She was so kind and personable as well! The patio was also great and not too loud other than motorcycles passing. We started off with ordering the walleye tacos entree but just ate it as an app since we were hungry! The tacos were huge and the walleye was good but we wish there was more. The pineapple salsa was also delicious but there was a lot of it and it really empowered the walleye unfortunately . The fries were great as well! We wouldn't recommend the BLT pictured. Not sure what happened but we probably should've sent it back but we just aren't that kind of people and we eat what we get. I got a salad but modified it so I didn't want to show a pic that isn't accurate of the salad. It was the apple buttermilk and it was good! Overall good experience and I do believe we would go back but order different items next time! Would have been a 4 but struggling with the BLT.

    I stopped in here after a visit to a nearby imaging center and I was really impressed. The…read moreatmosphere is Irish pub, lots of polished dark wood, nice little snugs for seating, and a lively bar. I was greeted by the hostess outside and although the patio looks lovely it was 96* and I opted for inside (I do not live in MN for the heat!). There are lots of fun photos on the wall and soccer team banners hanging from the ceiling. After being seated I was immediately given water and silverware and looked over the menu. There is a good cocktail, wine, and beer menu with Guinness, of course, and several Irish whiskeys. My server, Bill, was a delight. We talked about our dogs (mini dachshund for me, Malinois for him) and our shared love of Costa Rica. I ended up ordering the French Onion soup and a Lobster Roll with fries. The soup came out first and it was just as sumptuous and beefy as I hoped. The melted Gruyère and caramelized onions made a hearty starter. The Lobster Roll was perfect: chopped lobster on a warm, buttered, toasted roll topped with slivers of pickled carrots. The lobster was chilled and didn't need any dressing at all. The fries were plentiful, thin, and perfectly crispy yet still tender inside. A home run. Excellent food, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and terrific staff made it a delightful lunch. Thanks, Bill! ;)

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    Mirabelle

    Mirabelle

    3.8
    (34 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    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.

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    6Smith

    6Smith

    3.8
    (716 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    There is a reason 6Smith is busy. We made a reservation for the patio and even in 90 degree weather…read moreit was comfortable. They have big umbrellas, fans and the water to keep things cool. The most uncomfortable thing is finding a place to park. If you can't find a spot in the lot, tracking down a street spot that isn't only 1 hour can be a challenge or a bit of a walk. We started with cocktails and Bread is Life appetizer (5/5). Bread is indeed life. We needed two baguettes to eat the three butters/sauces. The whipped ricotta and honey was my favorite, but the chimichurri was a close second. For entrees we split the Beet and Watermelon King Salmon Salad (3/5), A Fat Burger (5/5), Chilled Lobster Roll (4/5), and the Spicy Lobster Mac and Cheese (5/5). The salad was good, but the salmon didn't have enough seasoning for me. It's also more of a traditional watermelon salad vs lettuce salad. The lobster roll was good, but of course mostly bread. It was a hardy sandwich and filled more than other restaurants. The burger was in fact fat, cheesy and juicy. The sandwiches come with hand cut fries (5/5) and an aioli. While the Mac and cheese says it's spicy, it's more of a Minnesota spice. It's a shareable portion, but no more than 3 people if they have other food. For dessert we ordered the Mud Moon Pie (4/5). When they say it's served with a knife they mean it. The portion size is huge! Like 6-12 people could eat on it. We ended up sharing with the table next to us. We were warned it was shareable, but I wish there would have been a smaller portion option to select. We felt so wasteful not being able to eat even half of it. We loved our server. We never felt rushed, our water glasses were never empty and she split the bill with our individual dishes and then split the shared items (I love when they do this vs giving us one bill). While the prices are a little high, the portion sizes and quality of food make it worth it.

    Not sure why I went back maybe I thought time would make it better. Ribeye was good but 6smith…read morecould NOT cook a Potato!!! First serve was extremely Buttery and a pound of garlic swapped for another kind it was worse watery like mushroom soup - Jezuz!! Tried to order bottled Beer 3 diff kinds they were OUT - GIVE me Budweiser - thanx - at the end they forgot to remove the failed beer attempts from the bill. Server never came back hunted his az down. More trouble than it's worth Steak & Potato at home EASY.

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    Layline

    Layline

    4.0
    (92 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    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.

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    Wayzata Bar and Grill - The Muni - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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