Restaurants near Minnesota Zoo

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1. Pinstripes - Edina

4.9

Exceptional(659)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Edina

Booked 6 times today

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

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2. Mallards - Bloomington

4.5

Awesome(475)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 11 times today

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

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3. Cedar + Stone, Urban Table

4.7

Exceptional(1375)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bloomington

Booked 10 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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4. Steak and Ale - Burnsville

4.1

Excellent(211)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Burnsville

Booked 7 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. Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan

4.7

Exceptional(983)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Eagan

Booked 18 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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6. Chianti Grill - Burnsville

4.8

Exceptional(6835)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burnsville

Booked 41 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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7. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill

4.5

Awesome(621)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Eagan

Booked 4 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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8. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.8

Exceptional(6484)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 160 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

9. Ciao Bella

4.8

Exceptional(6798)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 111 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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10. Benihana - Mall of America, MN

3.7

Very Good(3903)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Bloomington

Booked 28 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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Tuesday
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Three of the four people who went tonight are gluten-free, and all of us were able to get something we enjoyed! My husband told me the calamari was perfect. The four gluten-free pasta dishes were amazing. They even had three gluten-free dessert options! My kids and I loved them! The service was excellent. We will be back!
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Chianti Grill - BurnsvillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Burnsville
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4.8
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Kathy
Minneapolis - St. Paul •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food and service is always great - one of the best restaurants in Eagan
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Doolittles Woodfire Grill - EaganPrice: Moderate• American• Eagan
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4.7
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Mark
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Solid food, with a great tap list, what's not to like?
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Ansari's Mediterranean GrillPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Eagan
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4.5
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Liz
North Dakota •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Short rib linguine was top notch, watermelon margaritas are great, bread pudding was excellent
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.8
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Barbara
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Wonderful supper. Food was excellent and waiter was awesome. Surprise desert was simply delicious.
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Steak and Ale - BurnsvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Burnsville
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4.1

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