Parlour Excelsior
Excelsior
Restaurant in Excelsior, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Parlour Excelsior for an easy Excelsior dinner with a small group, especially when flexibility matters more than a tightly defined cuisine or special-occasion format. It is a practical pick on Water Street, but compare it with Mirabelle for a more occasion-led night, Maynards for a familiar local feel, Shiki or Miyabi - Excelsior for a clearer Japanese direction.
About Parlour Excelsior
In Excelsior, consider Parlour Excelsior when the plan is a casual evening built around a known schedule rather than a highly specified dining format. It is in Excelsior, the dress code is casual, service begins at 3 PM daily, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
For planning, evaluate Parlour Excelsior as a casual Excelsior option whose main strengths are location, dress code, hours. If cuisine, menu format, private rooms, seat count, chef-driven service, or awards are central to the decision, check directly before committing. If the group wants to compare other nearby choices, look at Shiki or Miyabi - Excelsior before committing.
Use it for flexible groups, not a precision-planned night
The appeal is practical flexibility. Parlour Excelsior is a casual venue in Excelsior with daily afternoon-to-evening hours, which makes it easier to consider for early evening plans than places with narrower published windows.
For private-dining-style needs, do not assume a dedicated private room; larger parties should confirm fit directly before planning around it. If the occasion needs a different feel, Mirabelle, Maynards, Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay, Shiki, Miyabi - Excelsior are natural comparison points depending on the group's priorities.
Go earlier in the evening if conversation matters
The schedule points to service every day from 3 PM, with closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. If conversation and an easier pace matter, the earlier part of the evening is the more practical choice; if the group wants the latest available window, Friday and Saturday extend one hour later.
The verdict: Parlour Excelsior works for a casual Excelsior evening when the basics fit the plan. It is less useful as a recommendation when the meal depends on specifics such as a particular cuisine, private room, award history, or formal special-occasion structure. For broader planning, compare it with other dining in and around Excelsior.
Planning details
- Location
- 200 Water St, Excelsior, MN 55331
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- parlourbar.com
- Phone
- +19522474790
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Parlour Excelsior leans on its lakeside setting to create a quietly elegant dining experience. The restaurant occupies genuine water adjacency on Lake Minnetonka, so light and views are integral to the room’s character — not just decorative copy. The kitchen’s commitment to regionally specific sourcing and the textural calm of a small lake town give the place a classic, sophisticated feel. It reads like a destination: composed, deliberate and scenic rather than noisy or flashy, the kind of table where provenance and place shape both the menu and the mood.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who plan their meals with intention: think celebratory dinners, date nights that want a touch of gravity, or weekend excursions from Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The restaurant’s water adjacency and considered sourcing make evening meals especially compelling, while afternoon light suggests attractive midday visits as well. Because the kitchen foregrounds local produce, freshwater fish and seasonal foraged ingredients, it suits diners who value sense of place and a menu that changes with the seasons rather than a predictable chain-style meal.
Ordering Tips
Ask for items that spotlight regional sourcing: the kitchen is framed around Upper Midwest ingredients, so dishes built on local produce, freshwater fish, heritage pork or foraged elements typically illustrate the restaurant’s strengths. Don’t miss the Parlour Burger when you want a signature, crowd-pleasing option; for a more seasonal experience, ask servers what’s current from local purveyors and which preparations best showcase that day’s harvest or catch. Because the menu treats sourcing as structural, staff recommendations about provenance are reliable guides to standout plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and intimate atmosphere with an amorous fireplace, tufted banquettes, small lounge tables, and a friendly bar.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
Parlour Burger
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Mirabelle if the night needs a stronger occasion feel. Choose Maynards if the group wants a casual, familiar Excelsior room with less decision pressure. For a more cuisine-specific meal, compare Shiki and Miyabi - Excelsior before defaulting to a generalist table.
Restaurant context
How Parlour Excelsior compares in Excelsior
Shiki and Miyabi - Excelsior are better choices when the group wants a more specific Japanese direction. Parlour Excelsior is the easier generalist pick: less about committing to a cuisine category, more about getting a workable table in the Water Street orbit.
Mirabelle is the stronger cross-shop for a more occasion-led meal, especially if the room and pacing matter as much as the food. Maynards is the practical alternative for a familiar, social Excelsior dinner where low friction matters. Parlour Excelsior sits between those uses: more flexible than a narrow-format spot, less clearly celebratory than Mirabelle.
Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay belongs in the comparison if the group is willing to leave Excelsior for a broader suburban dining setup. Stay with Parlour Excelsior when the location is the priority; cross-shop Hazelwood when the group wants a wider all-purpose option outside town.
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Compare Parlour Excelsior
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Parlour Excelsior | Excelsior | No published awards |
| Shiki | Excelsior | No published awards |
| Mirabelle | Excelsior | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #378We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #662024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2982024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #602023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended |
| Miyabi - Excelsior | Excelsior | No published awards |
| Maynards | Excelsior | No published awards |
| Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay | Tonka Bay | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Parlour Excelsior?
For booking lead time and availability, check directly with Parlour Excelsior. Use the published hours as the planning baseline: Monday through Thursday 3–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 3–10 PM, Sunday 3–9 PM.
Is Parlour Excelsior good for solo dining?
Parlour Excelsior is casual and opens daily at 3 PM in Excelsior. If counter seating, bar seating, or another solo-dining setup matters, check directly before going.
What should I order at Parlour Excelsior?
For specific dishes, cuisine, or menu format, check the current menu directly before going, especially if the meal depends on dietary needs or a particular style of food.
Is Parlour Excelsior good for a special occasion?
What are alternatives to Parlour Excelsior in Excelsior?
For other nearby options, compare Parlour Excelsior with Shiki, Miyabi - Excelsior, Mirabelle, Maynards. Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay is another nearby comparison outside Excelsior.
Is lunch or dinner better at Parlour Excelsior?
Parlour Excelsior opens at 3 PM daily, with hours until 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 10 PM Friday and Saturday.
