Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Panola Valley Gardens

4.8

4.8 (20)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Lindstrom

About the restaurant

For a special occasion or just an afternoon with some friends, join us for lunch or afternoon tea and enjoy a unique outdoor dining experience.

Reservations required.

Served on select dates only--

Luncheons:
June 26, Wednesday, Rose Luncheon
July 9, Tuesday, Hibiscus Luncheon
July 17, Wednesday, Lily Luncheon
July 23, Tuesday, Geranium Luncheon
July 31, Wednesday, Daylily Luncheon
August 7, Wednesday, Marigold Luncheon
August 13, Tuesday, Gladiolus Luncheon
August 21, Wednesday, Zinnia Luncheon
August 27, Tuesday, Dahlia Luncheon
August 28, Wednesday, Calla Lily Luncheon

Afternoon Teas:
June 23, Sunday, Peony Afternoon Tea
June 30, Sunday, Hydrangea Afternoon Tea
July 10, Wednesday, Petunia Afternoon Tea
July 14, Sunday, Daisy Afternoon Tea
July 24, Wednesday, Hosta Afternoon Tea
July 28, Sunday, Fern Afternoon Tea
August 4, Sunday, Impatient Afternoon Tea
August 14, Wednesday, Sunflower Afternoon Tea
August 18, Sunday, Aster Afternoon Tea
September 8, Sunday, Mum Afternoon Tea

Top review

Karen

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Absolutely lovely tea in their gazebo overlooking beautiful grounds ds. Our server Maddy was friendly and attentive.

Maynards - Rogers

4.6

4.6 (472)

$30 and under

American

Rogers

About the restaurant

Maynard’s in Rogers opened in 2004 with a mission to provide amazing food as well as impeccable service. We proudly aim to be the place the locals are proud to call home, but also a place for a great pit stop on your hwy 94 commute!

Maynard’s is locally owned and operated and is proud to give back to the communities it serves. We truly enjoy contributing in any way we can –from donating a percentage of sales to our local food shelf and sports teams, to grilling burgers at the Rogers high school football games.

Top review

JamesK

Dined on Jul 30, 2024

First time trying this restaurant. Good food with reasonable prices. We will be back

Buona Sera

4.8

4.8 (2270)

$30 and under

Italian

Champlin

About the restaurant

Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.

Top review

Michael

Dined 2 days ago

The food is so good. The wife had the Salmon special and I had veal Marsala. We shared the stuffed mushrooms. It was a little noisy. However, the food was so delicious it didn’t matter. I ended the night with an Espresso Martini. We got some connolli’s to go and they were amazing. I would highly recommend. If you’re looking for some really great food, this is Definitely the spot!

Baldamar

4.8

4.8 (6583)

$31 to $50

Steak

Roseville

About the restaurant

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.

*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 8 or more.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Nate was amazing, will definitely be back! We traveled 1:46 hours to enjoy my son’s birthday!

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Experience

Champagner Brunch with Santa 2025

Chianti Grill - Roseville

4.7

4.7 (6562)

$30 and under

Italian

Roseville

About the restaurant

Chianti Grill features authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine along with aged Angus steaks and 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 service and warm inviting atmosphere make for a memorable experience.

Top review

Beverlyvip

Dined 1 day ago

We had such an excellent meal! Started with the Burratta Board which was a treat of tastes & textures. Highly recommend. For entree we had the Maple Pecan Walleye from the seasonal specials menu. This was perfectly prepared and we hope to return while it is still being offered!

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Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Little Canada

4.7

4.7 (7170)

$50 and over

Steak

Little Canada

About the restaurant

Porterhouse Steak and Seafood offers casual-fine dining with a Supper Club atmosphere. The menu consists of premium steaks aged a minimum of twenty eight days, fresh fish & seafood. All entrees are served with a choice of House, Caesar or Spinach salad, bread and choice of Potato or Vegetable.

Top review

Rena

Dined 3 days ago

My husband and I have gone there a couple times and the food is amazing. The servers are so wonderful. It’s a great place for a nicer dinner.

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Rojo Mexican Grill - Maple Grove

4.4

4.4 (29)

$30 and under

Mexican

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Rachel

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Excellent service and the food was great. Love it here

Pub 42

4.6

4.6 (165)

$30 and under

American

New Hope

About the restaurant

We promise one thing at Pub 42; there will be a culinary culture both from a food and beverage perspective. And we want you — as a guest — to be part of it!

We’re community-connected, food-driven, and are going to raise the bar. And we’re going to do this together.

Top review

Kelli

Dined 5 days ago

First time eating here and the food was so good! The cheese curds were the best I have ever had! Definitely coming ba k with my family!

Barzini's Italiano

4.2

4.2 (217)

$30 and under

Italian

Coon Rapids

About the restaurant

Barzini's Italiano offers an intimate yet classic dining experience. Our dining room is set in the theme of the classic 1972 movie The Godfather! The vibe is cozy, intimate as well as visually stimulating! Great for a date night, Anniversary celebration or just looking for a great meal at a good price. Everything that comes out of our kitchen is made from scratch with extra attention to detail. We take pride in our food, atmosphere and impeccable service!! We have a selection of wines that pair beautifully with each meal. While our menu is short and sweet our severs and chefs will go above and beyond to make your experience personable and truly one of a kind! We have 5 star reviews on many sites and they are all true!! A truly unique, entertaining and one of a kind delicious dining experience!! We promise to provide you with an evening you will be talking about for a long time!! The food is to die for and the experience is unforgettable!!

Top review

Larry

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

Good food, they need at least another server one does not provide enough service.

P.F. Chang's - Maple Grove

4.5

4.5 (128)

$30 and under

Chinese

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

Juan & Lilia

Dined on Sep 17, 2024

It was our first time there!!! We had a great time. We had leftovers for another day. Food had great taste.

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Experience

Lucky 8 Happy Hour (Mon - Fri, 3 - 6pm)

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