Restaurants near Minnesota Zoo

41 restaurants available nearby

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1. Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan

4.6

Exceptional(952)

Price: Moderate

• American • Eagan

Booked 26 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

4.7

Exceptional(6712)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burnsville

Booked 57 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

4.8

Exceptional(611)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Eagan

Booked 9 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. Steak and Ale - Burnsville

3.6

Very Good(144)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Burnsville

Booked 13 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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5. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.8

Exceptional(6230)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 135 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

6. Ciao Bella

4.9

Exceptional(6636)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 76 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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7. Benihana - Mall of America, MN

3.7

Very Good(3841)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Bloomington

Booked 46 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.

8. Kyndred Hearth

4.7

Exceptional(1173)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Eagan

Booked 27 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.

9. Twin City Grill

4.7

Exceptional(2680)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 57 times today

Located on the first floor of the Mall of America, Twin City Grill is an American grill offering a comfortable environment with homemade comfort foods, ideal for your shopping break. Take a seat at our bar during happy hour and sip on a local craft beer, or choose from one of our 20 wines by the glass or a hand-shaken classic cocktail. Enjoy our relaxing dining room as a retreat from the hustle bustle of the mall, and enjoy classic comfort foods done right. From Northern Lakes Walleye Fish Fry, to grill classics such as our Prime Meatloaf with old-fashioned gravy and a Roast Turkey Plate with scratch made stuffing, we offer a variety of dishes that are sure to leave you satisfied. Or, select from one of our crispy grilled flatbreads, fresh salads or sandwiches served with salt n’ vinegar fries. Whether it’s a casual meal, special night out, or business meeting, stop in for lunch or dinner at Twin City Grill, located in the North Garden of the mall. Reservations accepted.

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10. Cedar + Stone, Urban Table

4.6

Exceptional(1355)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bloomington

Booked 13 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.

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Wendy
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A great bday meal, with lots of congrats from staff, a delicious meal of salmon blt for me and a nummy French dip for my sister, and a free bday sundae. Beautifully decorated for the season. My only gripe was that the music volume was a bit loud, but that's just the way of the world of restaurants these days😞 Overall, a top recommend!
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.8
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Beth
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always love this place! Service and food excellent as usual. Fresh bread, fresh salad and hot and tasty main course. Salted caramel tiramisu was a fine finish to a nice evening.
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Chianti Grill - BurnsvillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Burnsville
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4.7
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Dean
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful server. Great food. The bread and monte christo brought back many memories. Really enjoyed our meal and friendly service.
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Steak and Ale - BurnsvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Burnsville
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3.6
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Jason
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 Dec 2024
Hands down the best place to eat in Eagan. You think the rotisserie chicken from Hyvee is good? It's trash compared to this place. It will make you want to buy the chef a ring and take him to Cabo. Been here a bunch and tried most everything and can't complain about a single item. A+++, 5/5 stars, give this place a trophy or something. Not even kidding. Go here. Trust me.
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Doolittles Woodfire Grill - EaganPrice: Moderate• American• Eagan
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4.6
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Marsha
Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 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!
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Ansari's Mediterranean GrillPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Eagan
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4.8

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan

2. Chianti Grill - Burnsville

3. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill

4. Steak and Ale - Burnsville

5. Hazelwood Bloomington

6. Ciao Bella

7. Benihana - Mall of America, MN

8. Kyndred Hearth

9. Twin City Grill

10. Cedar + Stone, Urban Table

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