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Ansari's Mediterranean Grill, Eagan, MN
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Ansari's Mediterranean Grill

4.5
4.5
569 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sun 10:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (651) 452-0999
  • Website
    http://www.AnsarisGrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Ansari's can cater your private parties and events! We can accommodate up to 200 guests for Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Holiday Parties, Business Meetings, Showers, Graduations, Benefits, and more.
  • Location
    1960 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN 55122
  • Neighborhood
    Eagan
  • Cross street
    Cliff Road and Rahncliff Road
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Belly Dancing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 7:00pm. Live music every Thursday at 9:00pm. Kindly visit our website's event page for showtimes and details.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / Southern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Southern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Twin Cities / Southern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / Southern Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / Southern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Southern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / Southern Suburbs

    Lively

569 Reviews

  1. GusB

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Always solid food and the BEST CRAFT BEER menu in Minnesota

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  2. ChadS

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I happened to make reservations on a Saturday night, when they had a belly dancer on stage. I enjoyed a delicious meal while a vivacious and talented dancer entertained the restaurant patrons. Dinner and a show! The server was friendly and attentive and the cocktails were tasty. Highly recommended!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Furniture and fixtures are looking worn. Definitely in need of an update. The food was OK, not bad, but not great. 

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyable - there was a dancer so , not quiet but fun vibe.

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  5. LaurieK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our service was fantastic! Food was amazing & the portions were large! Would definitely recommend Ansari’s to everyone. We already can’t wait to go back!

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  6. schwera13

    Minneapolis

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First timers. We had an appetizer, entries, and desserts as well as beer and took a pizza home. Personally thought this place is a hidden gem and have already been talking it up and plan to go back again soon.

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  7. GregoryF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent. My family and I plan on returning soon.

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  8. JenniferT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is truly on point every time we visit, delicious!

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  9. Jenn

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always amazing food and absolutely amazing service ! No matter what you order you will love the food.

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  10. Monmon

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Yes, our party of 10 had a great time. All the staff were so friendly and nice. The sangria is delicious. The belly dancer was so fun to watch as well. Make sure you order the flaming cheese appetizer!

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  11. Ashley

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience2
    You can tell immediately when you walk in that this place is stuck in the past. The booth sank down so far and was so uncomfortable, the floor was dirty, everything looked like it hadn’t been cleaned, all waters had to be sent back because they had floaters (order it without ice apparently), 2 of the entrees came out 15 minutes later than everyone else’s because they “ran out of pans”, and the food was very oily and subpar. The saving grace is the happy hour and the belly dancer. Overall would not recommend.

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  12. RichardR

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was good and the service was great. We had a great time

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  13. Sandy

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Our server was excellent! Very attentive but not overbearing. We had a reservation but were initially seated at an uncomfortable table where one of us would be in a traffic aisle. We were moved to a different table promptly. Another couple came in right after us and seated at our original table and even though they stayed you could see they didnt like it either. We had the flaming strip steak; it was done medium as we requested and served with rice and lots of veggies. It was flavorful but not very tender. Also had the spanakopita; it was undercooked so a little unappetizing. Would we go back? Not sure. That’s our honest review; a mixed experience. Prices are reasonable for both food and drinks but the food could be better.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome! Friendly, fast, delicious! The servers were attentive and overall atmosphere friendly and welcoming.

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  15. Wadee

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    We were going home after an appointment in New Prague. Remembered the restaurant from many years ago. We sat outside. Service was very slow and food only average.

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  16. Krys

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and ggeat service as always! Ansari's is one of our family's favorite dinner spots.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely love the people, they are so nice, nice food, warm place to be, very fun people, great experience.

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  18. Mali

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    We booked for lunch on Father’s Day, Our reservation was for 1pm and we arrived a little earlier as well. It took a half hour for us to receive the saganaki we ordered as an appetizer when we placed our full order. By 2pm our entrees had yet not arrived and yet we could see others who arrived after us get food. We thought maybe food came out in batches but then we noticed a party that arrived much later than us had been served a similar entree to one we ordered. My husband was hangry by this time so we left. I will say that when we went to pay the manager was nice and waived the bill and did apologize but it was super awkward and strange.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    During belly dancing, noise level is high but probably less than you might expect. The food is awesome (unless you like garlic... if you like garlic and remember to ask for garlic sauce it's legendary).

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  20. franks

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    The food was hit or miss. Saganaki & Cauliflower were excellent. Calamari was dog food. steak Hummus was mediocre. Service was lame & I say that as a server with 4 decades in restaurant bar business.

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  21. DonnaE

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The variety of options was significant and was delicious at a reasonable price. The service was prompt and efficient.

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  22. KarenN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    Very strange vibe. Greek food (sort of) in a dark rundown 90’s chain restaurant that needed remodeling long ago. Food was ok, faux Greek? Expensive for the food and ambiance.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and our waitress w was awesome. Our first time here and we will be back!

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  24. ElizabethE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best place for Greek food in the Twin Cities 😊 the staff is always friendly, and the space is unique.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was fabulous! Food was amazing! Can’t wait to go back! Loved our experience!!

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  26. Vamsi

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Food was not good. Its not worth for the money spent

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  27. DILYNN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Great to have a new food experience. Our group of 8 had a variety of items and everyone was pleased. Our waitress was outstanding. Decor is a bit dark and dated.

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  28. SusanL

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Never disappoints! Excellent food, lots of choices

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  29. mikef

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, the bloody Mary was spicy enough and had a good amount of vodka and price was right !

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  30. JasonD

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What else is ther to say, great food, friendly service & a great value. Can’t wait to bring the rest of the family.

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  31. NathanielJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great servers. Knowledgeable about menu items. Food was delicious there and to take home :-).

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  32. SingleTrackPete

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was great. Fairly loud for conversation

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  33. AASHIRK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I go to this place on every Eid I got the lamb kabob plate and chicken kabob plate. Smaller portions but the food was so tender and flavorful. Everything was very tasty and the staff was super nice.

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  34. KellyJ

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We love the food and service at Ansari’s! Great fare and great prices and the servers are second to none. Only downside is the noise level. Even when not seated in the bar area, this place is always buzzing.

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  35. Heather

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Good food, extensive beer selection, full bar. Be sure to sit somewhere in direct sightline of the servers. Even with a reservation, we had to wait for a table and were overlooked by the short-handed, over-stressed staff.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a pleasant surprise! We chose this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and was easy to get a reservation. Good was wonderful. Mediterranean menu, Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Gyros, baclava. There was even a belly dancer to enhance the ambiance. Would go back anytime we are in the area

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  37. Kimi

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What I love about Ansari is everything! The food is wonderfully prepared, well seasoned and blended so delicious. The lamb chops, falafel, Greek salad and Kibbi art favorites!!

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  38. BethH

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We both had the chicken stir fry over couscous and it was outstanding! We like a bit of spice, but were not familiar with strong their spice is, so we ordered “medium-spicy” and it was perfect. Our leftovers were even better the second day.

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  39. Jennifer

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious and quick to arrive to the table

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  40. MissM

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Beer and wine are very overpriced. Food portions have decreased a lot. I have not been here in a year or so but this is the first time I did not take a leftover home. I used to get 2 or 3 leftover meals from the dish I order every time. Service wasn't good. Not sure we will be back for a meal at these costs.

    Ansari's Mediterranean GrillResponded on January 25, 2023

    Hi, in the past year food and wage cost has risen extremely so we had to raise prices a little to compensate for that but we are still priced way under our competitors! As for food portions, they have not changed. Please email me at Contact@AnsarisGrill and let me know what item you had that was a smaller portion and I can look into it. Thank you for dining with us and I hope we can win back your business!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ansari's Mediterranean Grill using the Order Online button. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 452-0999.

Ansari's Mediterranean Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill

1960 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN 55122

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cliff Road and Rahncliff Road
  • Neighborhood
    Eagan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sun 10:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Belly Dancing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 7:00pm. Live music every Thursday at 9:00pm. Kindly visit our website's event page for showtimes and details.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.AnsarisGrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (651) 452-0999
  • Catering
    Ansari's can cater your private parties and events! We can accommodate up to 200 guests for Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Holiday Parties, Business Meetings, Showers, Graduations, Benefits, and more.

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