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1. Jensen's Food & Cocktails
4.8
Exceptional(2109)
$$$$
• American • Eagan
Booked 44 times today
Jensen's Food & Cocktails is an American eatery in Eagan, Minnesota that specializes in serving classic steak & seafood dishes for the past 29 years. Our motto is "not merely a place to dine, but a place to celebrate"! The restaurant features an upscale casual atmosphere and offers Happy Hour daily 3pm-6pm. Located next to the Twin Cities premium outlets, we are easy to find.Jensen's Food & Cocktails serves lunch and dinner daily, and a brunch service on Saturday and Sunday. Brunch at the restaurant features such fare as Crab Cake Benedict, Eggs Benedict, Petite Filet Mignon and Eggs, French Toast and more. Lunch offerings include burgers, salads, sandwiches, and wraps.Dinner fare at Jensen's food & cocktails includes Prime Rib, Filet Mignon, Lobster tails, Snow Crab Legs, Sauteed Walleye and much, much more!
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2. Chianti Grill - Burnsville
4.8
Exceptional(7087)
$$$$
• Italian • Burnsville
Booked 58 times today
Chianti Grill features authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine along with aged angus steaks and fresh seafood. The award winning food is complimented by an extensive wine list featuring selections from California, Italy and around the world. Chianti Grill’s friendly, professional service...
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3. Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan
4.6
Exceptional(1066)
$$$$
• American • Eagan
Booked 50 times today
Featuring woodfired rotisserie cooking, Doolittles Woodfire Grill is an experience that ignites your senses! Grilling meat over an open flame for a savory wood roasted flavor. The rotation of the rotisserie creates self basting and slow roasting skewers resulting in juicy and succulent meats. Presenting a wine list that would please any connoisseur, Doolittles boasts over 60 wines by the bottle and 30 selections by the glass. The hugely popular ½ price wine by the bottle attracts wine lovers every Monday, all day! The outdoor firepit creates a relaxing setting to wine and dine for any occasion.
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4. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
4.6
Exceptional(622)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Eagan
Booked 19 times today
The Ansari family is proud to continue serving Eagan and the surrounding twin cities for over 30 years. Ansari's offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a warm family friendly environment. Specialties include: Shish Kabobs, Hummus, Gyros, Falafel, Lamb Shank, Tabouli, Baba Ganoush, Kibbeh, and more! Ansari's also is well known for the BEST Craft Beer List in the Twin Cities! We carry a rotating menu of rare and up and coming craft beer from all over the country! We also have a large Whiskey & Bourbon assortment as well as Greek & Lebanese Wines available. Belly Dancing on the weekends and Hookah Lounge on the patio in the summer time, come check us out!
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5. Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan
4.2
Awesome(1122)
$$$$
• American • Eagan
Booked 59 times today
With its warm, inviting and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar and three private dining areas, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.
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6. Tequila Butcher - Apple Valley
4.6
Exceptional(5)
$$$$
• American • Apple Valley
Booked 40 times today
Tequila Butcher - Wood fired cooking that blends Texas BBQ with Mexican traditions. Our focus is wood-fired cooking that blends Texas barbecue with Mexican traditions: brisket smoked over oak, mojo pork, handmade tortillas pressed hot off the plancha, cast-iron fajitas that hit the table still sizzling, and tableside guacamole that tastes like vacation. This is Tex-Mex with no borders: primitive, passionate, unforgettable.
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7. White Castle - Apple Valley
4.6
Exceptional(27)
$$$$
• American • Apple Valley
Craving fine dining without breaking the bank? This Valentine’s Day, join White Castle for a night to remember! From hot-off-the-grill Sliders to crave-worthy desserts, you’re guaranteed to wow that special someone (or your whole Craver crew) when you book with us. So go ahead—slide into those DMs and, if the vibe is right when the night wraps up, maybe even “put a ring on it.” A Chicken Ring, of course. Give the special Cravers in your life the royal treatment at White Castle on February 14th. Because everyone wants to hear those three little words: We’re. Getting. Sliders.
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8. Steak and Ale - Burnsville
3.8
Excellent(287)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Burnsville
Booked 19 times today
The Original, Steak & AleCreated in 1966 by Norman Brinker, and revered for its succulent Prime Rib and bountiful salad bars, Steak and Ale is poised for epic comeback. Redefined as 21st Century polished-casual concept, while retaining the signature elements that made it an American classic, the new Steak and Ale restaurants will once again set the standard for affordable steakhouses. Guided and supported by the expert operations and management team at Legendary Restaurant Brands, qualified franchisees have the opportunity to generate immediate consumer loyalty by bringing back a beloved restaurant bless with decades of goodwill and brand equity. * Outdoor Patio * Salad Bar * Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner Menus
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9. Hazelwood Bloomington
4.8
Exceptional(7106)
$$$$
• American • Bloomington
Booked 193 times today
Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Bloomington. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We would love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.222.4000 for take-out or curbside.Online reservations and take-out orders available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com
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10. Ciao Bella
4.9
Exceptional(7136)
$$$$
• Italian • Bloomington
Booked 52 times today
CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING.  PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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Discover best restaurants near Minnesota Zoological Gardens

Minnesota Zoological Gardens is a vibrant natural attraction that invites families and animal lovers alike to explore diverse wildlife. Where to Eat Near Minnesota Zoological Gardens? The dining scene near Minnesota Zoological Gardens offers a delightful mix of cuisines and experiences. Enjoy casual elegance at restaurants featuring American fare, where hearty burgers and fresh salads await. For those in search of Italian dining, you'll find handcrafted pasta dishes paired beautifully with an extensive selection of wines. Additionally, savor delectable seafood and signature steak options at upscale eateries. With inviting atmospheres perfect for family outings or date nights, these dining spots promise memorable meals before or after your zoo adventure.

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