Bayside Grille - BayView Event Center in Excelsior


BayView Event Center & Charter Cruise’s mission is to provide each and every guest with a positively unique experience, in a breathtaking setting, through personalized event planning, unforgettable cuisine, and exceptional service. As for the BayView Event Center, we truly are the “Venue with a View”. Our second level ballroom features a spectacular view of Lake Minnetonka’s south shore. On this level we can seat up to 250 for banquets or 400 for receptions. Our lower level seats 140 for banquets or 225 for receptions.

We also currently have a 100-passenger, 67-foot skipper liner, Her Excellency, for a more traditional charter cruise, as well as a 55-foot, 60-passenger blue water known as Excellabella and a 51-foot, 50 passenger blue water known as Escalade. Our cruises features food from the BayView kitchen, such fare transcends the typical deli food of our competitors. Passengers appreciate that they can gather before and after at the Bayside Grille. We are the only boat charter operation that has over 250 parking stalls on-site.


Business Hours at Bayside Grille - BayView Event Center
Hours | Full Menu | |
Thursday | 3pm - 1am | 3pm - 10pm |
Friday | 3pm - 1am | 3pm - 10pm |
Saturday | 11am - 1am | 11am - 10pm |
Sunday | 11am - 1am | 11am - 10pm |