American Comfort (scratch kitchen, rotisserie, wood-fired pizza) · Tonka Bay / Lake Minnetonka

Hazelwood Food & Drink (Tonka Bay)

★ 4.5 · 1219 Google reviews · $$

Tonka Bay flagship of a 4-location Twin Cities group. Scratch kitchen built around a rotisserie and wood-burning pizza oven. Open daily — weekday lunch and dinner, weekend brunch. Tucked in the wooded Tonka Bay area near Excelsior.

The Room

What it's actually like

Hazelwood consistently delivers excellent food quality and service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a strong reputation for fresh, well-prepared dishes and knowledgeable staff. While the majority of experiences are highly positive with particular praise for signature items and attentive service, occasional staffing issues during peak times and inconsistent heat/temperature control on plated dishes detract from otherwise stellar visits. The restaurant successfully caters to diverse occasions from casual dining to special celebrations.

charmingrelaxedfriendlywell-executedneighborhood gemspecial occasion-worthy
Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
lively
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
brunch, date night, family dinner
Reservations
OpenTable

Wait reality — Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak times (after 5 PM weeknights and weekends). Arriving around 4:30 PM on weeknights avoids the rush. Easter and special occasions require advance planning due to high demand.

Derived from 61 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

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Details

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Address
5635 Manitou Rd, Excelsior, MN
Phone
(952) 222-4000
Restaurant group
Hazelwood Food + Drink