Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Apple Valley

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Chianti Grill - Burnsville

4.8

Exceptional(6730)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burnsville

Booked 89 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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2. Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan

4.7

Exceptional(959)

Price: Moderate

• American • Eagan

Booked 34 times today

Doolittles Woodfire Grill in Eagan is a special occasion restaurant with a unique woodfired rotisserie cooking experience. As one reviewer said, it's a 'nice, upscale place for a date night'. The ambiance is consistently great, and the service is often praised. The menu offers over 60 wines by the bottle, making it a great place to wine and dine.

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3. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.8

Exceptional(6269)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 166 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

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4. Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Lakeville

4.8

Exceptional(7698)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lakeville

Booked 52 times today

Porterhouse Steak and Seafood offers casual-fine dining with a Supper Club atmosphere. The menu consists of premium steaks aged a minimum of twenty eight days, fresh fish & seafood. All entrees are served with a choice of House, Caesar or Spinach salad, bread and choice of Potato or Vegetable.

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5. Gary's Supper Club - Lakeville

4.8

Exceptional(826)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lakeville

Booked 47 times today

Gary's Supper Club is a modern day twist on your grandparent's supper club. We are delighted to provide the south metro with an energetic, fun-filled restaurant, providing a new twist on some of the old school supper club favorites. Cozy up in one of our booths, peruse our menu of salads, steaks, and seafood. Enjoy traditional supper club dishes, such as prime rib and the finest Friday night Fish Fry around! Our bartenders will be happy to satisfy your libation needs with a handcrafted cocktail or pour from an extensive wine menu. No meal would be complete without Gary's famous Key Lime Pie.We source locally and support our regional farmers. We are careful to use sustainable seafood selections to provide you with the freshest and finest seafood flown in daily. We are active in the community and strive to support local with "Gary's Give Backs".Come as you are! We're FUN, not fancy. Stop in, grab a barstool, and tell us you know Gary. We'll take it from there! #EatDrink&BeGary"

6. Twin City Grill

4.7

Exceptional(2690)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 23 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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7. CRAVE - Mall of America

4.7

Exceptional(2894)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 21 times today

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

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8. Porter Creek Hardwood Grilll

4.6

Exceptional(1082)

Price: Moderate

• American • Burnsville

Booked 17 times today

In the spirit of wine country, Porter Creek features a fresh contemporary American menu with California-Mediterranean influences. Signature to the brand are fire roasted meats and rustic vegetables from the rotisserie and woodfired oven where temperatures approach 600 degrees.As a complement to the menu, Porter Creek offers 80+ bottles of wine – 60 of which are featured by the glass, and over 100 premium brands of spirits including scotch, tequila, bourbon & rye sippers!Rejoice during the warmer months on this outdoor patio! Whether you’re dining al fresco or enjoying a cocktail at the outdoor bar, a fireplace or water feature is never far away…your oasis in the city!

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9. Rainforest Cafe - Mall Of America

4.1

Excellent(1380)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 128 times today

Rainforest Cafe is a unique dining experience with a tropical ambiance, making it an ideal choice for special occasions. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'fun place for a special event' with 'lots of fun ambiance to keep kids entertained'. With its menu filled with delicious items and a special dessert that's out of this world, it's not just about food but a journey. The environment with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms and entertaining gorillas adds to the adventure, making it a memorable experience for all ages.

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10. Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

4.4

Awesome(1008)

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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Ann
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
As usual, our experience at Chianti Grill was great. We love the food (that bread!!!), and the service is always great. They seem to have seasoned staff, including those who deliver the food. And the building itself is really pretty. We will definitely be back.
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Chianti Grill - BurnsvillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Burnsville
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4.8
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ThomasVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •66 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Another good experience at a Hazelwood, with great food and service.
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.8
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StanVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ciao Bella has been our favorite for 30+ years. The consistency of excellent cuisine and service is world class! Our favorite server Seth, truly sets the table for wonderful evening. Our fav's of Walleye Milanese, Chicken parm, parmesan crusted shrimp, ahi tuna crisps and Tortigliona Rosa were enjoyed by all.
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Ciao BellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
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4.9
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Chris
Minneapolis - St. Paul •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Awesome experience, great food, superior service and enjoyable atmosphere. Porterhouse always delivers! One small note about overall rating - the prices seem to have gone up considerably (assuming to keep the doors open with a sustainable profit margin), so be prepared for the bill.
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Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - LakevillePrice: Expensive• Steak• Lakeville
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4.8
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Roy
Minneapolis - St. Paul •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Love the wings! Out of town guests requested we go to Doolittle’s as they remembered the wings from last year. The place was hopping yet able to get seated easily with a reservation. The server was busy and a tad stretched but graciously took care of us without missing a beat.
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Doolittles Woodfire Grill - EaganPrice: Moderate• American• Eagan
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4.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Chianti Grill - Burnsville

2. Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Eagan

3. Hazelwood Bloomington

4. Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Lakeville

5. Gary's Supper Club - Lakeville

6. Twin City Grill

7. CRAVE - Mall of America

8. Porter Creek Hardwood Grilll

9. Rainforest Cafe - Mall Of America

10. Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

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