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Hazelwood Food & Drink - St Louis ParkA-Worth Trying
4450 Excelsior Blvd Suite #120, St Louis Park, MN 55416
· Restaurant, Food and drink
· 4.5/5 Google (874 reviews)
Reservations · Takeout · Outdoor seating
Lively modern American spot with wood-fired pizzas, rotisserie, and solid cocktails; food is broadly appealing with standout favorites, though service consistency varies and peak-time waits can frustrate.
Why it gets an A- for overall quality
Hazelwood Food & Drink delivers strong food quality with well-executed comfort fare—rotisserie chicken, steaks, and pizzas earn consistent praise—and maintains a welcoming bar scene with genuine happy hour value. Service attentiveness and speed lag during peak periods, and scattered order mistakes prevent grade A territory. A reliable neighborhood favorite competitive with the area's better dining spots, though not a destination draw.
Restaurant Summary
The room feels modern and lively with big windows, cozy booths, and a bar that hums at happy hour. Service often clicks into gear fast, and when it does, drinks stay topped and plates fly out. One diner summed it up: "Quality matches the buzz", though peak times can mean waiting longer for that first hello. The cooking skews elevated comfort food: wood‑fired pizzas, rotisserie chicken, walleye, steaks, and a few playful twists like Szechuan green beans. It is not chasing culinary theatrics; instead, it delivers satisfying, well-seasoned plates with a couple of premium splurges for steak lovers. Happy hour is a genuine value play if you want the highlights without the bigger bill. Families do well here thanks to kid-friendly favorites like pizza, burgers, fish and chips, and mac-and-cheese style sides. The menu also offers a vegan pizza and grain bowls for varied diets. No printed kids menu was noted in reviews, but the core dishes are approachable; noise at peak hours may suit energetic groups more than quiet toddlers.
At a Glance
- Consistently tasty comfort-food menu with crowd-pleasing hits
- Strong happy hour value and welcoming bar scene
- Service can lag or misfire during peak periods
- A few allergy-handling misses and order mistakes reported
What Sets It Apart
- wood_fired_rotisserie_focus
- robust_happy_hour
- broad_menu_strength
What People Love
- Satisfying wood-fired pizzas and rotisserie items
- Cheese curds that arrive hot and crispy
- Friendly, upbeat service when staffed well
- Modern room with booths, bar, and patio options
Points of Concern
- Occasional long waits to be greeted or seated at peak times; some tables report being overlooked
- Isolated incidents of tough/chewy steak or wrong orders; kitchen consistency can wobble under pressure
- Allergy accommodation is mixed; at least one report of buttered bread despite dairy request
- Pricing on premium cuts is higher; consider happy hour if value-sensitive
Service & Dining Experience
Service StyleTable Service
Average Cost$38-$58 per person
ReservationsRecommended
What to Order
- For vegetarians: Margherita pizza, Pear salad, Fresh Veggie Bowl
- For vegans: Plant Based Pizza (chao cheese) and Fresh Veggie Bowl
- For gluten-avoidant: Add cauliflower crust to pizzas (+$3.95)
Perfect For
- Weeknight happy hour with shareable apps
- Casual date night with cocktails and a steak
- Family dinner where everyone finds something familiar
- Business lunch near the West End corridor
Location Insights
Area: Mixed commercial corridor near offices and retail with an upscale-casual suburban vibe; popular for happy hour and weekend dining.
Safety: Generally safe, well-lit with steady foot traffic; feels busy at peak times.
Nearby: Ground floor of multi-tenant building with underground parking; near shops, offices, and residential blocks.
Excelsior Boulevard CorridorThis corridor along Excelsior Boulevard features a mix of retail, dining, and service businesses catering primarily to local residents. The dining scene is casual and community-oriented, with a focus on approachable, quality food in a relaxed atmosphere. It is a convenient spot for suburban diners seeking neighborhood restaurants without traveling into downtown Minneapolis.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–22:00
Tuesday11:00–22:00
Wednesday11:00–22:00
Thursday11:00–22:00
Friday11:00–23:00
Saturday09:00–23:00
Sunday09:00–22:00
Available: Reservations, Takeout, Outdoor seating
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