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A photo of Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan restaurant
1. Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan
4.5
Awesome(997)
Price: Moderate
• American • Eagan
Booked 20 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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2. Chianti Grill - Burnsville
4.8
Exceptional(6904)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Burnsville
Booked 62 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. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
4.5
Awesome(629)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Eagan
Booked 3 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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4. Jensen's Food & Cocktails
4.7
Exceptional(2010)
Price: Expensive
• American • Eagan
Booked 40 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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5. Steak and Ale - Burnsville
4.0
Excellent(233)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Burnsville
Booked 3 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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6. Hazelwood Bloomington
4.8
Exceptional(6620)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bloomington
Booked 175 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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7. Ciao Bella
4.9
Exceptional(6883)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloomington
Booked 124 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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8. Kyndred Hearth
4.8
Exceptional(1262)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Eagan
Booked 35 times today
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.
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9. Benihana - Mall of America, MN
3.9
Excellent(3913)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Bloomington
Booked 51 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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10. Porter Creek Hardwood Grilll
4.7
Exceptional(1146)
Price: Moderate
• American • Burnsville
Booked 21 times today
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!

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