Say “Hello” to your finalists.
The reader poll is closed and the votes are tallied. Now, it’s time to meet the finalists (listed in alphabetical order) for Best of Lake Minnetonka 2023. Stay tuned for our Best of Lake Minnetonka 2023 issue this July, when the winners will be revealed.
Dining
Best Breakfast or Brunch
- Benedicts
- Hazelwood Food + Drink
- Maggie’s Family Restaurant
Best Bakery
- Red Bench Bakery
- The Grocer’s Table
- Wuollet Bakery
Best Desserts or Ice Cream
- Adele’s Frozen Custard
- Licks Unlimited
- Lost Lake Creamery
Best Bar, Brewery or Distillery
- 6Smith
- Back Channel Brewing Co.
- Excelsior Brewing Company
Best International Cuisine
- Sushi Fix
- Macanda
- Yumi Japanese Restaurant
Best Locally-Owned Coffee Shop
- 318 Cafe
- Red Bench Bakery
- The Lobby Coffee & Leisure
Best Outdoor Dining Space
- 6Smith
- CōV
- Maynards
Best Plant-Based or Vegan Menu
- Crisp & Green
- Peoples Organic
- Stalk & Spade
Best Restaurant
- 6Smith
- CōV
- Josefina
Best Restaurant for a Power Lunch
- 6Smith
- CōV
- Crisp & Green
Best Takeout or Curbside Service
- Dakota Junction
- Lago Tacos
- Maynards
Best Burger
- 6Smith
- Gold Nugget Tavern & Grill
- The Suburban
Best Chicken Sandwich
- Carbone’s Pizzeria
- Maynards
- North Coop
Best Pizza
- Joey Nova’s Pizzeria Delicatessen
- Olive’s Fresh Pizza Bar
- Punch Pizza
Abode
Best Builder
- Boyer Building Corporation
- John Kraemer & Sons
- Stonewood
Best Home Decor and Furniture Store
- Martha O’Hara Interiors
- Villaume-Driscoll Gallery
- The Sitting Room
Best Interior Design Firm
- Marceau Interiors
- Martha O’Hara Interiors
- Studio M Interiors
Best Landscape Design Service
- Outdoor Excapes
- Pleasant View Gardens
- Yardscapes
Best Lawn Service
- AJ’s Property Maintenance, Inc.
- Lawngevity Lawn & Snow
- Rembrandt Landscapes
Best Locally-Owned Hardware Store
- Frattallone’s Hardware & Garden
- Gopher Ace Hardware – Long Lake
- True Value – Mound
Best Garden Center
- Otten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping
- Tonkadale Greenhouse
- The Garden Patch
Best Remodeler
- Boyer Building Corporation
- John Kraemer & Sons
- MDS Remodeling
- Revision
Best Senior Living Residence
- Folkestone/Presbyterian Homes
- Lake Minnetonka Shores/Presbyterian Homes
- The Waters Senior Living
Self-Care
Best Barbershop
- 18/8 Wayzata
- Lavish Salon
- The Top Shave Lounge
Best Boutique Fitness or Yoga Studio
- Gypset Midwest Yoga
- Lake Minnetonka Pilates Bodywork
- Spirit of the Lake Yoga and Wellness Center
Best Med Spa
- InnerBeauty Med Spa & Laser
- LivSkin Med Spa
- Skin Rehab Aesthetics
Best Place for a Manicure and Pedicure
- Fabulous Nails
- Lakeside Nails & Spa
- Mérite House Beauty
- Pro Nails
Best Salon Spa
- Gardner & Co Salon
- Lavish Salon
- Mérite House of Beauty
Wellness
Best Chiropractic Practice
- Excelsior Chiropractic
- The Brost Clinic
- Vaida Wellness Center
Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practice
- Holger Dental Group
- Orono Dental Care
- West Lakes Dentistry
Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice
- Omni Cosmetic
- Pinnacle Dermatology
- Wayzata Cosmetic Surgery & Spa
Best Dental Practice
- Holger Dental Group
- Orono Dental Care
- West Lakes Dentistry
Best Dermatology Practice
- Daly Beauty
- Lakes Dermatology
- Pinnacle Dermatology
Best Eye Care Practice
- Excelsior Eye Care
- Northwest Eye
- Southwest Eye Care
Best Family Medicine Practice
- Northwest Clinic
- Park Nicollet Clinic
- Ridgeview
- Wayzata Children’s Clinic
Best Holistic Wellness Practice
- Driip IV Nutrient Therapy
- Spirit of the Lake Yoga and Wellness Center
- The Brost Chiropractic
Best OB-GYN Practice
- Haugen OB/GYN
- Oakdale OBGYN
- OBGYN West
- Western OBGYN
Best Orthopedic Practice
- TRIA
- Twin Cities Orthopedics
Best Orthodontic Practice
- Kottemann Orthodontics
- Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics
- Ovation Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Practice
- Southdale Pediatrics
- South Lake Pediatrics
- Wayzata Children’s Clinic
Learning
Best Dance Studio
- Creo Arts & Dance Conservatory
- Esteem Dance, Fitness and Tumbling
- Velocity Dance and Theater
Best Language Immersion Program or School
- Deephaven Elementary
- Minnetonka Public Schools
- Minnewashta Elementary
Best Learning or Tutoring Center
- Bartel Tutoring and College Advising
- Journey to Learning Tutoring
- Kay Tutoring
Best Preschool Program
- Mount Calvary Preschool
- Orono Montessori School
- St. Therese Catholic School
Best Swim School or Lessons
- Foss Swim School
- Lafayette Club
- Westonka Community Education
Pet Care
Best Pet Boarding or Daycare Service
- Oak Ridge Pet Boarding
- Top Dog Country Club
- Woofington
Best Dog-Friendly Establishment
- Back Channel Brewing Co.
- Duke’s on 7
- Excelsior Brewing Company
Best Dog Park
- Carver Park Reserve
- Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
- Susan E. Lurton Park
Best Pet Grooming Service
- Amber Paws
- Shampooch Grooming Salon
- Woofington
Best Veterinarian Practice
- Long Lake Veterinary Clinic
- Wayzata Pet Hospital
- Westonka Animal Hospital
Services
Best Accounting
- Copelund Buhl
- Green T Accounting
- Sims & Co.
Best Family Photographer
- Emily John Photography
- Memories in Time Photography
- Tracie Bea Photographie
Best Home Inspector
- Lakeland Home Inspections
- Nick Pickert at Structure Tech Home Inspections
Best Law Practice
- AND Law Offices
- Morrison Sund
- Sanford, Pierson, Thone & Strean
Best Mortgage Company
- Bell Bank
- Lake West Mortgage
- Wells Fargo
Shops
Best Apparel Boutique
- Evereve
- General Store of Minnetonka
- Ooh La La Boutique
Best Florist
- Bayside Just Because … Floral & Gifts
- Candlelight Florist, Gifts & Flower Delivery
- Lilia
Best Gift Shop
- Five Swans
- General Store of Minnetonka
- Ooh La La Boutique
Best Jewelry Store
- Graham Jewelers
- Timeless Jewelry & Clocks
- Wayzata Jewelers
Best Specialty Kitchen or Foods Store
- Five Swans
- General Store of Minnetonka
- The Abundant Kitchen
- The Grocer’s Table
Leisure
Best Park, Open Space or Beach
- Baker Park Reserve
- Deephaven Beach
- Excelsior Commons
- Surfside Park
Best Place for a Date Night
- 6Smith
- Gianni’s Steakhouse & Seafood
- Vann
Best Place for Family Activities
- Gale Woods Farm
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Victoria Burrows
Best Place for an Outdoor Adventure
- Carver County Parks
- Lake Minnetonka
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Best Place to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
- Delano
- Excelsior
- Lake Minnetonka
Best of the West Metro
Best Golf Course
- Baker National Golf Course
- Burl Oaks Golf Club
- Chaska Town Course
Best Speciality Athletic Store
- Gear West
- Scheels
- The Lakes Running Co.
Best Music School
- Farmhouse Music Studio
- MacPhail Center for Music
- The Music Coop
Best Summer Camp
- Camp Christmas Tree
- Camp Fire Minnesota
- Lake Minnetonka Sailing School
Best Staycation Hotel
- Hotel Excelsior
- The Guest House
- The Hotel Landing
Best Theater Program
- Stages Theatre Company
- Velocity Dance and Theater
- Westonka Community Theatre
Best Private School
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s
- Breck School
- Providence Academy
- The Blake School
Best Outdoor Skating or Hockey Rink
- Klapperich Park & Field
- Shirley Hills Primary School
- Thorpe Park
Best Winery
- Parley Lake Winery
- Schram Vineyards
- The Winery at Sovereign Estate
Discover Minnesota
Best Campground
- Baker Park Reserve
- Bear Head Lake State Park
- Eagle Bluff
- Gooseberry Falls State Park
- Lake Auburn Campground
Best Hiking or Biking Trail
- Dakota Rail Regional Trail
- Luce Line Trail
- Superior Hiking Trail
Best Live Theater
- Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
- Guthrie Theater
- Old Log Theatre
Best Museum
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Minnesota History Museum
- Science Museum of Minnesota
Best Music Venue
- First Avenue
- The Armory
- The Narrows Saloon
Best Nordic Ski Trail or Alpine Hil
- Baker Park Reserve
- Hyland Hills Ski Area
- Welch Village Ski & Snowboard Area
Best Resort or Lodge
- Lutsen Mountains
- Grand View Lodge
- Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts
Best Wedding Photographer or Videographer
- Flow Event Group
- Lahzeh Photography
- Memories in Time Photography
- Tiffany Kokal Photography
Best Wedding Venue
- Al & Alma’s Supper Club
- Bavaria Downs
- Lafayette Club
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
