Maynards - EXCELSIOR

(Although our overall experience was great, I'm giving one star for service and only one overall star because for the past three weeks, they have not been able... read more (Although our overall experience was great, I'm giving one star for service and only one overall star because for the past three weeks, they have not been able to run gift cards when people want to pay with those. We came there because we had gift cards we wanted to use. After enjoying a great meal and having an awesome waitress, we were told we couldn't pay using gift cards until they learn what's wrong and why they can't run peoples gift cards. This is an issue Maynards needs to fix immediately and not let a month go by with this problem. At a minimum, they should have a sign at the hostess stand saying they are unable to process gift cards at this time! Maynard's is always a great place to eat and enjoy a beautiful summer day. We went there for my birthday and had an excellent experience (except for the gift card problem . The food was fantastic, the staff was great, and the atmosphere was fun. We started with the firecracker shrimp as an appetizer... and it was phenomenal. I would come back just for that! I got the chicken sandwich with waffle fries and seasoned sour cream... which I absolutely loved every bite. The other members of our party got the steak quesadilla and walleye sandwich. All of our meals were excellent. The patio/outdoor seating, as well as the bar, are first come, first serve, and if there are open seats, you can just sit down. The dining room, you must be seated by the hostess or host. We went on a Sunday at 2 p.m., but we made reservations for the dining room just in case. We were glad we did because it was very busy. We got seated right away and also had a great view of three large tv's. I recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekends. They serve Pepsi products with free refills. We don't drink alcohol, so no one in our group participated in that. The only major issue (which I addressed at the beginning, but want to write a bit more about or downside we had was when the bill came and we were using gift cards. They informed us that for the past 3 weeks, they have not been able to run any gift cards. We were pretty shocked, and that was definitely frustrating. Our waitress did apologize, and she regretted not informing us before we ordered any food. I could understand a day or two, but this has apparently been going on for almost a month, which is something they need to get fixed as soon as possible! Maynards also has free cornhole outside. Just ask the hostess for a set of beanbags. We would love to come back, but won't until they fix the gift card issue.

The waitstaff handled everything well despite the busyness of the evening. Although it was a Wednesday, having a reservation was beneficial. However, it would h... read more The waitstaff handled everything well despite the busyness of the evening. Although it was a Wednesday, having a reservation was beneficial. However, it would have been nice if our reservation had secured us a better table. We were seated at the front, right by the door, which was quite unpleasant. On a positive note, the food was good, and the variety on the menu was impressive. Be prepared for parking—I recommend allowing an extra 10 minutes for that.

The atmosphere is wonderful, located right by the lake, and the service and food are both excellent. It appears to be the top choice if you're in the Minnetonka... read more The atmosphere is wonderful, located right by the lake, and the service and food are both excellent. It appears to be the top choice if you're in the Minnetonka area.

Maynards is a great restaurant to dine in, offering a lovely view of Lake Minnetonka. You can choose to eat indoors or outdoors. If you opt for outdoor seating,... read more Maynards is a great restaurant to dine in, offering a lovely view of Lake Minnetonka. You can choose to eat indoors or outdoors. If you opt for outdoor seating, you simply find a table you like, and a waitress will come by to assist you. We enjoyed some delicious food, although the avocado was not fully ripe. Additionally, the waitress was a bit slow in bringing back the check. Overall, it was a wonderful experience with a pleasant atmosphere.

It is one of the most amazing outdoor dining experiences in the area! It has such a fabulous view of the lake and so much seating that you can usually find a sp... read more It is one of the most amazing outdoor dining experiences in the area! It has such a fabulous view of the lake and so much seating that you can usually find a spot. I love visiting Maynards whenever I get the chance.