We were recently in Excelsior with a collection of great friends for dinner and drinks. A few of those friends were Excelsior locals/regulars and knew the area well. When we left the dinner establishment I noticed our crowd migrating around the corner and down the street. Not knowing the area well, I inquired as to where we were all headed. The response was "Haskell's" Â in a tone that (oddly enough) made me feel as though I should have known that.
After hearing many different stories of Haskell's over the years I was glad to finally be able to visit. The bar was busy but not overcrowded, and they had live music. Just about everyone there looked as if they'd had a few, but the vibe was pretty friendly. Our drinks were cheap and came out quick. I can't say much about the patio since it's November and they had it closed. I also didn't order anything to eat, but I'd expect the menu to be a complete assortment of the typical upper Midwestern bar fare.
Since it overlooks Lake Minnetonka, Haskell's probably isn't what some would expect to find in Excelsior - and that's definitely not a bad thing! I think most of the Haskell's reviews intend to advise yelpers against setting expectations too high, and I certainly echo that sentiment. Don't get me wrong - it's not a trashy establishment or anything to that effect. Just a cool local bar to have some drinks and some laughs with friends.
Cheers!
DO NOT EAT HERE...i am not kidding.
On a recent excision to Excelsior I stopped in there with two others and had the worst dining excerience of my life....even the waitress hated the food there and knew it sucked (she literally told us "the kitchen here sucks") I watched her have to comp at least two meals during the course of ours
The dumplings were fried...like crunchy, greasy, diaguating, inedible weirdness .
One of the people I was dining with ordered a sandwich that came out on burnt...yes, actually burnt, bread.
Only plus sides are the rootbeer they have there is delicious and they have a patio....but I will never ever go back there again to eat....even talking about this I have a bad taste in my mouth.
Stopped in for some lunch. The menu is bar food saying it nicely. I would not go here for a dining experience. The prices of the food are high also. A turkey club for $12!? A chicken or beef Queso for $13?!
Whoa man, whoa!
The service was good although our waitress looked like she just rolled out of bed. It's a restaurant, have some appearance standards!
The parking could be challenging so be aware of that. The best thing about this place is that they are located right by Lake Minnetonka. Good views and location give this place a potential 2.5 rating. Otherwise they get a 2 for everything else that I experienced.
I would not go back, unless it was for just a drink or beer.
Haskell's is a great place to grab a beer in the summer. It is located in the heart of Excelsior with great views of Lake Minnetonka and great outdoor seating. I recommend it as a spot to gather with a few friends and enjoy the beautiful Minnesotan summer.
That being said...
A few drinks is all I would buy at Haskell's Port. The food is typical bar food: fried everything and pretty mediocre burgers and sandwiches. Don't go to Haskell's expecting a great dining experience with your family, because the clientele consists mostly of regular patrons who prefer to drink their dinners.
All-in-all, I like Haskell's. The bartenders are friendly and deft at doing their jobs, and it is a low-key atmosphere conducive to relaxing and enjoying friends and summertime. It is definitely worth a try if you're in it for the right reasons.
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