Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Eagan
Restaurant in Eagan, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Mediterranean grill in suburban Eagan offering walk-in availability seven days a week, with late hours through 1 AM on weekends. The flexible schedule and accessible location make it a practical choice when you need a table without advance planning, though it prevents a full verdict on food quality or ambiance.
About Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
Ansari's Mediterranean Grill is an Eagan venue with a casual dress code and daily hours. It opens at 11 AM every day, closes at 11 PM Monday through Thursday, stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, and closes at midnight on Sunday.
What the Hours and Location Signal
The seven-day schedule gives diners a broad window for visiting in Eagan, especially later in the week. Friday and Saturday hours run until 1 AM, and Sunday hours run until midnight, while Monday through Thursday service ends at 11 PM. The dress code is casual, so the venue is an easygoing option rather than a formal dining room. If you are comparing it with other nearby choices, Doolittles Woodfire Grill and Jensen's Food & Cocktails are natural names to consider, but the right choice depends on the kind of meal, timing, and atmosphere you want.
Takeout and Delivery Considerations
Details on takeout, delivery, packaging, and ordering should be confirmed directly. If you are planning to eat at home or arrange food for a group, confirm the current options directly with Ansari's Mediterranean Grill before relying on them. The late hours may help with timing, but they do not by themselves confirm any off-premise service.
Ansari's Mediterranean Grill is in Eagan, keeps daily hours, has later closing times on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and lists a casual dress code. For a broader look at dining choices, see our full Eagan restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1960 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN 55122
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- ansarisgrill.com
- Phone
- +16514520999
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ansari’s presents a quietly assured take on eastern Mediterranean cooking in a suburban Minnesota setting. The focus is on ingredient logic, olive oil, fresh herbs, chickpeas and properly proportioned proteins, rather than flashy technique. That restraint comes through on the plate: charcoal-kissed meats and herb-heavy spreads read as honest, straightforward food that leans into tradition. In the context of Eagan’s more comfort-forward, wood-fire grill scene, Ansari’s feels like a deliberate, classic Mediterranean outpost: approachable and warm but defined by a clear sourcing sensibility.
Best For
This is a good pick for families and groups looking for a convivial, hearty meal rooted in Mediterranean flavors. The menu’s emphasis on grilled proteins, spreads and robust plates suits dinner and later-evening visits, and the existing neighborhood positioning signals an easygoing, communal dining rhythm. Guests who appreciate ingredient-driven cooking, where hummus, kebabs and other dishes reveal sourcing and technique, will find the menu rewarding. It’s especially well suited to casual hangouts and late-night gatherings where shareable, satisfying plates are the aim.
Ordering Tips
Start with items that showcase the restaurant’s sourcing and fire-driven flavors: the Taste of Jerusalem and Fire-Roasted Shish Kabobs are explicit signature choices, while the Saganaki highlights a bolder, finishing touch. The description’s attention to hummus and kebabi preparation suggests sampling a spread alongside grilled proteins to compare texture and char. Because the kitchen emphasizes ingredient quality, focus orders on items that make those components visible: legume-based spreads, herb-heavy mezze and the charcoal-grilled meats named as specialties.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm family-friendly environment with lively entertainment including belly dancing on weekends.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Taste of Jerusalem
- Fire-Roasted Shish Kabobs
- Saganaki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1960 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN 55122
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Doolittles Woodfire Grill, Notable alternative
- Jensen's Food & Cocktails, Notable alternative
- Steak and Ale, Notable alternative
- Chianti Grill, Notable alternative
- Fogao Gaucho, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Ansari's Mediterranean Grill competes in Eagan's suburban casual-dining tier, where availability and convenience often matter more than culinary distinction. Doolittles Woodfire Grill offers a similar walk-in-friendly model with a broader American menu and consistent execution, if Mediterranean isn't a requirement, Doolittles delivers more predictable quality. Jensen's Food & Cocktails skews slightly more upscale with craft cocktails and a polished dining room, making it the better pick for date nights or client dinners where ambiance carries weight.
For straightforward value and no-fuss service, Ansari's sits alongside Steak and Ale and Chianti Grill in the practical-choice category, none will anchor a special occasion, but all solve the weeknight dinner equation without drama. Fogao Gaucho represents the splurge option in the comparison set, with rodizio service and a higher check average; book there when the meal itself is the event, not just fuel between errands.
If you're weighing these options and Mediterranean cuisine is non-negotiable, Ansari's wins on late hours and easy booking. For everything else, wine programs, chef pedigree, documented signature dishes, the offers stronger cases depending on your priorities.
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Compare Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ansari's Mediterranean Grill | Eagan | No published awards |
| Doolittles Woodfire Grill | Eagan | No published awards |
| Jensen's Food & Cocktails | Eagan | No published awards |
| Steak and Ale | Burnsville | No published awards |
| Chianti Grill | Burnsville | No published awards |
| Fogao Gaucho | Bloomington | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ansari's Mediterranean Grill good for solo dining?
It may be a practical choice for solo dining if the hours fit your schedule. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill is open daily from 11 AM, with later closing times on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ansari's Mediterranean Grill?
Ansari's Mediterranean Grill opens at 11 AM daily and remains open into the evening every day. Friday and Saturday hours run until 1 AM, and Sunday hours run until midnight.
What are alternatives to Ansari's Mediterranean Grill in Eagan?
Other names to consider include Chianti Grill, Doolittles Woodfire Grill, Jensen's Food & Cocktails, Fogao Gaucho, and Steak and Ale. Compare current hours, menus, and availability directly before choosing.
Is Ansari's Mediterranean Grill good for a special occasion?
It depends on the occasion. The venue is a casual Eagan spot with daily hours and late weekend closing times, but atmosphere, reservations, service style, and special-occasion amenities should be confirmed.
What should I wear to Ansari's Mediterranean Grill?
The dress code is casual. Comfortable everyday clothing is appropriate.
