Readers, you voted for your favorite businesses in a bunch of fun categories this year, from restaurants to doggy daycares to fitness spots. Before the winners of our Best of Lake Minnetonka 2018 contest are announced in May, here are the top three finalists in each category (listed alphabetically). Congratulations to the finalists! Tune in here and in the print magazine on May 1 to see who takes home the gold.
BEST PATIO DINING
CōV
Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge
Maynard’s
BEST RESTAURANT
Birch’s on the Lake
Coalition
CōV
BEST TAVERN/BAR/BREWERY
Excelsior Brewing Co.
McCormick’s Pub & Restaurant
The Narrows Saloon
BEST BREAKFAST
Hazellewood Grill and Tap Room
Maggie’s Family Restaurant
Original Pancake House – Minnetonka
BEST BUILDER (two finalists are tied for a top-3 spot)
Landschute
Lecy Bros.
Pillar Homes
Stonewood
BEST REMODELER
Christian Builders & Remodelers
Lecy Bros.
Stonewood
BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER
Grace Hill Design
Martha O’Hara of Martha O’Hara Interiors
The Sitting Room
BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Gray Gardens Landscaping
Otten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping
Outdoor Excapes
BEST SENIOR LIVING RESIDENCE
Beehive Homes of Excelsior
Folkestone
Lake Minnetonka Shores
BEST NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER
Kelley and Kelley Nursery and Landscaping
Otten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping
Tonkadale Greenhouse
BEST HOME FURNISHINGS STORE
Five Swans
Gray Home + Lifestyle
The Sitting Room
BEST FITNESS STUDIO/YOGA STUDIO/GYM
Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness
The Barre – Wayzata
The Marsh
BEST DENTAL PRACTICE
Excelsior Family Dental
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Wayzata Family Dentistry
BEST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Kottemann Orthodontics – Orono
Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics – Minnetonka
Ovation! Orthodontics – Minnetonka
BEST CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE
Excelsior Chiropractic
Knewtson Health Group
The Brost Clinic
BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
Park Nicollet Clinic – Carlson Parkway
South Lake Pediatrics – Minnetonka
Wayzata Children’s Clinic – Minnetonka
BEST EYE PRACTICE
Art of Optiks – Wayzata
Excelsior Eye Care
Northwest Eye – Minnetonka
BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE
Park Nicollet Clinic – Carlson Parkway
Ridgeview Clinic – Excelsior
Zel Skin & Laser Specialists – Plymouth
BEST MEDSPA
LivSkin MedSpa
Wayzata Cosmetic Surgery & Spa
Wayzata Medical Spa
BEST SALON/SPA
Bella on the Bay
Excelsior Nails & Day Spa
Juut SalonSpa – Wayzata
BEST APPAREL BOUTIQUE
Evereve – Wayzata
General Store of Minnetonka
Primp – Excelsior
BEST GIFT SHOP
Five Swans
General Store of Minnetonka
The Golden Rule
BEST FLORIST
Candlelight Floral & Gifts
Excelsior Florist
Tonkadale Greenhouse
BEST SPECIALTY FOODS/KITCHEN STORE
Kowalski’s Market - Excelsior
Lakewinds Food Co-op – Minnetonka
Lunds & Byerly’s - Wayzata
BEST DOGGY DAYCARE/KENNEL
Adogo Pet Hotel – Minnetonka
Top Dog Country Club
Woofington Luxury Petite Dog Resort & Spa
BEST PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE
Mount Calvary Preschool
St. David’s Center
Wayzata Community Church Nursery School
BEST LAW FIRM
Excelsior Law Firm
Sanford, Pierson, Thone & Strean
Wayzata Law Group
BEST VETERINARY PRACTICE
Excelsior Animal Hospital
Long Lake Veterinary Clinic
Westonka Animal Hospital
BEST LEARNING/TUTORING CENTER
College Nannies & Tutors – Excelsior
College Nannies & Tutors – Wayzata
Sylvan Learning Center – Minnetonka
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
Big Thrill Factory
Mini-Hops Gymnastics
Wayzata Community Sailing Center
