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A photo of Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan restaurant

1. Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan

4.7

Exceptional(989)

$$$$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(6859)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burnsville

Booked 47 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

4.6

Exceptional(624)

$$$$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. Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

4.3

Awesome(1045)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Eagan

Booked 9 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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5. Steak and Ale - Burnsville

4.1

Excellent(217)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Burnsville

Booked 5 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(6523)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 188 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

7. Ciao Bella

4.8

Exceptional(6814)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 95 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. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(2893)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Edina

Booked 99 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Minneapolis, a nearly 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: minneapolishospitality@rh.com

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9. Cedar + Stone, Urban Table

4.7

Exceptional(1379)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bloomington

Booked 16 times today

Open for Brunch on Saturday & Sunday from 6:30am to 3pmInspired by a fusion of culinary cultures, Minnesota’s natural surroundings and relationships with farmers within 200 miles, Cedar + Stone creates a vibrant dining experience that is not only fresh, delicious and unique, but true to its local roots. Relish in a dynamic farm to table Minneapolis experience.

10. Kyndred Hearth

4.8

Exceptional(1231)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Eagan

Booked 39 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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BrianVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •73 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Evan was one of the most delightful waiters I’ve had in many months. The warm weather made the patio extra special, despite the traffic noise. The food was substantial, flavorful and well-prepared.
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Doolittles Woodfire Grill - EaganPrice: Moderate• American• Eagan
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4.7
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Christy
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My family and I had Mother's Day brunch here today. It was wonderful. I was handed a flower when we arrived. The food and service were fantastic.
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Granite City Food & Brewery - EaganPrice: Moderate• American• Eagan
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4.3
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AndrewVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •143 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
We always have an enjoyable meal at Ansari's. They have a great selection of vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks, and throw together a pretty nice brunch buffet. We'll be back.
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Ansari's Mediterranean GrillPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Eagan
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4.6
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AnitaVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •63 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great “select your own omelet”. Service seemed to be shorthanded. Would still go again.
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Steak and Ale - BurnsvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Burnsville
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4.1
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BryanVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic place to enjoy and celebrate wonderful staff and team!
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Chianti Grill - BurnsvillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Burnsville
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4.8

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