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Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
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, Baba Ganoush, Lamb Shank and more. Full service bar with specialty drinks, & Hookah on the Patio. Featuring Belly Dancing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, Live Music or DJ follows. Check website for showtimes and events.
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37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(19)
- fit for foodies(15)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- special occasion(15)
- late-night find(10)
- kid-friendly(8)
Ansari's Mediterranean Grill Reviews List
Review 1 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Way Too Loud - Oily Food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Too crowded - Belly Dancer music loud and continuously unrelenting. Couldn't talk during dinner.
All entrees had the same taste - same base spices and oils. Poor substitute for a Greek salad.
On top of all that, the restaurant "lost" our dining reservation. Not attractive plating or presentation.
Won't be going back or recommending. Sorry Ansari's."
All entrees had the same taste - same base spices and oils. Poor substitute for a Greek salad.
On top of all that, the restaurant "lost" our dining reservation. Not attractive plating or presentation.
Won't be going back or recommending. Sorry Ansari's."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 2 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had the Lamb feat, it was delicious. My companion had the tour of Greece which she liked very much. Would definitely go back again. The only negative was that my companion was out of her iced tea for along time with no offer of a refill."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 3 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Successful Anniversary Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ansari's has become a favorite of the wife and I and we couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate. The service has always been very friendly and accommodating. The main reason Ansari's is our favorite is for the consistent quality of the food. The Mediterranean Sampler Appetizer is highly recommended for a taste of several offerings the restaurant offers. I had the flaming ribeye as an entree. Prepared perfectly, but I would have preferred a bit more seasoning. My wife had the shish tawook and we wouldn't have changed a thing. If you go, you must try a sample of the hummus (which a generous portion is included on the aforementioned sampler platter. We're from out of state and this place is always an option for dining."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Yellow rice was only fair
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Yellow rice was only fair - wild rice would be better"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2005
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 5 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Loved the food, I had the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the food, I had the new york strip with shrimp. Waitress took awhile to come around, couldnt see the belly dancer from where we re, thought they go around by our tables, I guess not so the entertainment was poor."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Even though we had reservations,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Even though we had reservations, they seated us right next to the stage. Service was slow and first drink was wrong. They brought a different drink but said they had to charge for the first one but could comp the 2nd? Waiter forgot about our table for awhile but eventually we ordered. Two people at the table ordered the same entree but got totally different plates. When one man asked why the difference, the waiter brought a bowl of chicken to him!
There were a lot of children waiting to dance with the belly dancer which was distracting and very loud."
There were a lot of children waiting to dance with the belly dancer which was distracting and very loud."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for families
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We took our whole family there. Our server was excellent. She paid attention to all of us even our 3 year old grandson. It was lots of fun."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 8 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent greek food and belly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent greek food and belly dancers!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waitress was wonderful!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waitress was wonderful! The martini was wonderful. And the belly dancer was very into her dance!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 10 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food is good
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I think the atmosphere could be a little more authentic... music was out of taste for the dinning, the lounge was way too loud for my taste. The Waiter and his service was great! I think that if you go to a mediterranean eatery then the music and atmosphere should match. If I wanted american music and the noise too match , then I would have went to McDonalds or something."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great food and good service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great food and good service. wednesday is bingo night, just sayin'"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always great food and wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always great food and wonderful service! Love the place!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I loved the Saganaki & the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"I loved the Saganaki & the Gyros!!! The meat was seasoned just right, even our 6 yr old loved it & he is a very picky eater. Now I don't have to go all the way to thee city for good mediterranean food. As a matter of fact I had dinner there twice in one weekend. My husband & I loved the belly dancing."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not just a Meal, an Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We made a reservation for our family of 5 for Valentine's Day. Right away, we were greeted when we walked up to the hostess and promptly shown the way to our table front and center to the stage. Our service was exceptional and the dinner choices were terrific for my wife and I to enjoy a nice Mediterranean meal together while the kids were able to enjoy their favorite American food staples.
Our food came out promptly and the server put on a show setting the brandied cheese on fire before us and again with the steak. The flavor was wonderful and the kids loved seeing this before their eyes.
After we settled into our meal, the real show began as our children's eyes were transfixed on the belly dancers only to get to join them on stage."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was not as good as
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was not as good as I thought it would be. The decor was nice and relaxing."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 16 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service and wonderful food selection, looking forward to try more dishes next time :)"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Mediterranean food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Mediterranean food. Extensive menu, large portions, and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
First timer
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I am a server so I have high standards from the get-go. I was unhappy that they had lost my open table reservation but I was accomodated regardless. The server I had seemed to be really busy but eventually his way over to my table. With all the staff that had walked by noticing I had not been greeted, completely ignored the fact that no one had been able to greet me in a promptly matter. It was my first time at this restaurant, so I would've loved if the server would have asked if I had dined there before to maybe explain the menu a little or point out speciality items/drinks. But other than that, he was very kind and prompt with his service as he could be. The food was excellent! And I also enjoyed the belly dancer."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good service and food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good service and food. Was quite noisy."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very nice. food was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"very nice. food was very good. service was very good. had reservations and had to wait 15 mins for hostess to show up to seat us, but other than that very nice."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
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Review 21 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Way too loud
Bingo in the entire restaurant was too loud to talk
food wasn't good"
Bingo in the entire restaurant was too loud to talk
food wasn't good"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2010
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Review 22 for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Have been here a few times
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been here a few times before and very much enjoy the food and atmosphere. An unexpected find in a suburb south of the Twin Cities."
Dined on 01/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Based on the average of (15) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic