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

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Twin Cities / Southern 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!

Bravi's Craft Mexican Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (103)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Shakopee

About the restaurant

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Top review

Tamara

Dined 7 days ago

Bravi's never disappoints! Great Al Pastor and loved the Salsa flight. Next time I want to try the Ceviche!

Ansari's Mediterranean Grill

4.8

4.8 (611)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Eagan

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Marsha

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

We had a great time. I had the gyro and Hubby had the Wings. All was delicious. The waiter was attentive and efficient. Happy hour prices are really good!

Mallards - Inver Grove Heights

4.7

4.7 (424)

$30 and under

Seafood

Inver Grove Heights

About the restaurant

Mallards is serving up award winning seafood & Cajun fare with southern hospitality.

Born and raised in Kansas City Missouri, southern hospitality is on the top of our list. It’s more than tradition. It’s ice cold beer, key lime pie, and a party in our backyard. Our family wanted to turn passion into a reality in 2013, so we came together and opened Mallards. With Dad in charge of the menu all of our favorites started showing up! From Jambalaya to Tennessee Hot Chicken, our story finds itself on each and every plate!

Top review

Nancy

Dined 3 days ago

Pleasantly surprised! Food was great and the server was outstanding! I’ll be back!

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Popular dish

Veggie Fries

Porter Creek Hardwood Grilll

4.5

4.5 (1073)

$30 and under

American

Burnsville

About the restaurant

In the spirit of wine country, Porter Creek features a fresh contemporary American menu with California-Mediterranean influences. Signature to the brand are fire roasted meats and rustic vegetables from the rotisserie and woodfired oven where temperatures approach 600 degrees.

As a complement to the menu, Porter Creek offers 80+ bottles of wine – 60 of which are featured by the glass, and over 100 premium brands of spirits including scotch, tequila, bourbon & rye sippers!

Rejoice during the warmer months on this outdoor patio! Whether you’re dining al fresco or enjoying a cocktail at the outdoor bar, a fireplace or water feature is never far away…your oasis in the city!

Top review

Sherrivip

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and great service! I would highly recommend!

Gary's Supper Club - Lakeville

4.8

4.8 (809)

$31 to $50

Steak

Lakeville

About the restaurant

Gary's Supper Club is a modern day twist on your grandparent's supper club. We are delighted to provide the south metro with an energetic, fun-filled restaurant, providing a new twist on some of the old school supper club favorites. Cozy up in one of our booths, peruse our menu of salads, steaks, and seafood. Enjoy traditional supper club dishes, such as prime rib and the finest Friday night Fish Fry around! Our bartenders will be happy to satisfy your libation needs with a handcrafted cocktail or pour from an extensive wine menu. No meal would be complete without Gary's famous Key Lime Pie.

We source locally and support our regional farmers. We are careful to use sustainable seafood selections to provide you with the freshest and finest seafood flown in daily. We are active in the community and strive to support local with "Gary's Give Backs".

Come as you are! We're FUN, not fancy. Stop in, grab a barstool, and tell us you know Gary. We'll take it from there! #EatDrink&BeGary"

Top review

Larry

Dined 3 days ago

Good food but no extras with dinner such as bread and salad. Charged extra for the auGratain potatoes. Very noisy. Good service.

Chianti Grill - Burnsville

4.8

4.8 (6698)

$30 and under

Italian

Burnsville

About the restaurant

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...

Top review

Mary

Dined 2 days ago

Best restaurant south of the river. Especially the gluten free pasta and dessert.

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Popular dish

Chicken Sorrento

Kyndred Hearth

4.7

4.7 (1168)

$31 to $50

Italian

Eagan

About the restaurant

With a focus on quality ingredients, simplicity and execution, the menu features James Beard award-winning chef, Ann Kim’s take on familiar favorites. Located on the first floor, Kyndred Hearth is a comfortable, modern setting. It will serve as a welcoming neighborhood gathering space for the community, and gives out of town visitors a taste of the Minneapolis food scene during their stay at Viking Lakes.

Top review

Patriciavip

Dined 4 days ago

Very busy so servers didn't linger. Food is very good and properly prepared. Fun drinks. If you have free drink vouchers be sure to check your bill.

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Popular dish

Margherita

Popular dish

Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich

Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Lakeville

4.8

4.8 (7672)

$31 to $50

Steak

Lakeville

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

Leigh

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful food and experience as usual! We go every year for Birthdays and Anniversary dinners and are never disappointed.

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4.4

4.4 (257)

$30 and under

Cajun

Shakopee

About the restaurant

Award winning seafood, American and Cajun fare! Come enjoy our famous lobster roll, jambalaya, eclectic tacos, steaks & much more at Mallards! Check out our great Happy Hour!

#mallardsrestaurant #awardwinningseafood #southernhospitality

www.mallardsmn.com

Top review

Jeramie

Dined 6 days ago

Our server was very attentive and polite which made us feel very welcome. The food came out quickly and tasted great. We feel like this is one of the better dining options in Shakopee.

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Experience

Breakfast With Santa

Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

4.4

4.4 (1004)

$30 and under

American

Eagan

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Diane

Dined 6 days ago

Food was very good and our server was friendly and attentive!

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