Midwest Sampler
Spam Fries
Sage Gimlet, crafted with Prairie Gin, house-made sage syrup and lime.
The pot roast is amazing!
French Toast with cinnamon swirl bread, fresh mixed berries, and a dusting of powder sugar.
Winter Sangria, crafted with our house blend of red wine and spirits, fruit, and seasonal spices.
Farmstead Burger with seasoned fresh ground beef, cheese curds, white cheddar cheese, and house-made jalapeño-raspberry sauce on an egg bun.
Chicken Saltimbocca with crispy prosciutto, sage, fresh mozzarella; served with garlic mashed potatoes, seasoned veggies, lemon beurre blanc
MODERN (vegan) TATER TOT HOTDISH: seasoned Beyond Meat, corn, house-made dairy-free cream of mushroom, tater tots, plant-based mozzarella.
Slice of prosciutto pizza
Water, Diet Coke, and a candle in mason jars
WINTER SANGRIA: House blend of red wine and spirits, fruit, seasonal spices.
Skillet Bread Pudding
Roasted Pear Salad with grilled chicken, mixed greens, house-roasted spiced nuts, red onion, blue cheese, house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
Turkey Burger
Cool weather cocktail: SAGE GIMLET with Prairie Gin, house-made sage syrup, lime.
ramen and noodles, drink
Calamari, served with lemon-dill aioli and MJK red sauce.
Grilled Turkey Apple Brie Sandwich: roasted turkey, green apples, brie cheese, spinach, mayo, cranberry wild rice bread...GRILLED.
Closer look at my 10,000 lakes chicken pot pie
Mason jars everywhere
MJK's famous 10,000 Lakes Pot Pie: roasted chicken, wild rice, mushrooms...and a scratch-made puff pastry.
Gifty V.
Feb 4, 2025
I first visited The Mason Jar in Eagan over five years ago, back when it had more of a classic diner vibe. At the time, it was fine for what I was looking for, but it wasn't a place I would have thought of for brunch. So when my sister recently suggested going there, I was surprised--but open to giving it another try.However, when we arrived, I quickly realized this wasn't the same place I had been to years ago. The vibe was completely different--super cute, warm, and inviting! We started with their mimosa kit. It came with a bottle of Prosecco, a variety of juices, fresh fruit, and macarons. We split the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Cornbread Waffle and the Pork Belly Breakfast Skillet. I typically think regular waffles are fine, but this cornbread waffle was something else. It was filling, flavorful, and a nice combo with the chicken.Keep in mind that the portions are generous. --we ate around 11:30 AM, and I was still full by 7 PM. I'm so glad I gave The Mason Jar another try, and I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu. Highly recommend!
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Dana S.
Feb 3, 2025
Was pretty busy for an early dinner, we made a reservation but really didn't need one. During peak meal times I would recommend a reservation. The fries trio was good, the fries have a nice batter on them and are complemented by 3 dipping sauces. Cheese curds were ok, a little disappointing. Didn't have much of a "squeak". This particular Jam dipping sauce was not popular at our table. MN Sampler was good, the size was deceiving. It didn't feel like a lot of food but ended up being plenty for dinner. Chili Mac was actually the best, and I wasn't really looking forward to that one. Nice surprise. The chicken pot pie was tough to judge as it was only a few bites but I'd try it again - full sized to really judge the pastry to filling ratio and flavor. Hot dish was exactly as expected. Chicken wild rice soup was good, creamy and filling. A cup was plenty. Our table enjoyed the burger, birria quesadilla and hot chicken sandwich. Dessert was a macaron and it garnered two thumbs up. Not a fancy place but nice enough for casual date night or a family dinner out. Lots of items we want to try on the menu. We will be back.
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Kelsey K.
Jan 31, 2025
I really really loved their menu. It's a perfect ma and pa minnesota menu. Simple dishes that some of those pickey eaters actually like but just a little bit nicer than a small town restaurant. I personally like to take risks and try different plates whereas my parents like the typical burger or steak option with potatoes so this was a great place to try. I tried the macadamia-crusted mahi mahi. Although I wasn't impressed with the fish itself, I was in love with the mushroom risotto it was plated on. Would recommend getting this mushroom risotto as its own dish (which they have). I also enjoyed the wild rice soup. Everyone else enjoyed their dish. Prices were decent for a "nicer" restaurant. It's more causal than upscale but nicer than the chain restaurants. Parking is plentiful out front since it's in a shopping mall. Service was without issue.
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Laura O.
Nov 30, 2024
My7 first time eating her with my daughter and her family and it will not be the last time. Everything was so delicious.We started with Yuca con chicharron which were very unique and tasty but I didn't get photo. I ordered the chicken Saltimbocca that was perfection, with mashed potatoes and grilled broccolini that was done just right. This dish has a lemon beurre blanc sauce that paired with this dish so nicely, not a heavy sauce and not too light. My daughter ordered the ravioli which she loved. My son in law had the most flavorful Atlantic salmon with lobster risotto (that was so creamy) and grilled wok chop with the same beurre blanc sauce that my dish had. trust me he has a spotless clean plate. The atmosphere is cute and they were busy, we made 6:00 reservations just a few hours ahead of time, glad we did. 5 stars!! Good waiter too.
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Ben K.
Oct 31, 2024
After relocating to Burnsville this year, we are always looking for great spots for brunch! Mason Jar came heavily recommended and delivered on all its promises! Located in a strip mall, there is plenty of parking nearby. Upon entry, you can either pick up to-go food or treats from a lovely and full pastry case or hit up the host stand to get a table. Our server and all other staff were great during our stay! The ambiance of the space is a bit elevated, but I still feel like you could show up in your pajamas if needed. Food and drink were spectacular, albeit, a bit small for the prices! I went with the brunch flight which included a plethora of fun drinks! The breakfast burrito was yummy for sure! Everything the table had was good and our family all went home happy!
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Jordana P.
Jan 13, 2025
There are not a lot of places in the Eagan area that offer unique and delicious dishes that you would find in a hip city restaurant. They offer a great breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner, and have tons of different options from MN themed foods like hot dish and spam themed (okay these are novelties, spam is disgusting, yes we all know it) to cute grazing boards and steaks. They seem to change the menu seasonally, so some of the things in my photo aren't offered right now. The fries trio is no longer gluten free, which was a big blow to my family. I also definitely recommend making reservations if you are doing dinner. They can get very busy and have a significant wait time. Honestly even at lunchtime occasionally there is a wait.I gave it four stars instead of five, because no matter how busy it is, the service is always just a little bit off. Never do I feel that the staff at this restaurant are attentive, and they honestly always seem crabby, especially the guy that regularly seats people. He may be one of the owners, but I'm not sure.
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Alexandra Y.
Dec 14, 2024
The good: If you go after regular business hours, you'll find more parking spots. If you like that country chic look, they have mason jars for decor, and they use them. Cute. The bathroom area is also nice. I like that there are mini and I mean mini sinks in some of the bathrooms with doors, making it personal. A few are also all gender bathrooms. Pee'ing where a guy might have gone is not my thing. There are sinks outside the individual stalls as well. It was clean. They have desserts in a case, Sebastian Joes and a coffee bar when you walk in too. We ordered, I liked my turkey burger. My husband got the Midwest sampler of "hot dishes". I would totally order mine again, him, probably not. He said it was ok.The bad: When we were seated at our table, it took what felt like FOREVER to get a wait person to come over. We actually talked about finding another restaurant before we left because we weren't going to stay. They must have heard us, because Kyle came over with 2 small glasses of water where everyone else around us had bigger ones (not a deal breaker, just an observation). He apologized for taking so long because he was catching things up behind the bar. Appreciate that, but we already had a sour taste in our mouths. We had already knew what we were going to order, so we ordered, kept the pleasantries at a minimum, paid the bill and left. Will we be back? That is the million dollar question????This isn't a seafood review. I don't know why it says that.
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Becca E.
Aug 18, 2024
We came here for lunch and the place was pretty busy for a Wednesday! There was still plenty of seating inside but we opted to sit outside on their shaded patio! The service was great as well as the food. They have two patios with lots of seating and shade if needed. Calamari- really good! The breading was very light which was a plus! Kids chicken tenders & fries- very good!! Even I contemplated coming back just for that! Crispy Chicken and Mash Stack- huge portion. The broccolini was so good on it! A go to comfort meal! Roasted Pear Salad- so refreshing and yummy. The dressing is very light which elevates all the flavors from the rest of the salad. Big portion size as well.
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Erik P.
Aug 16, 2024
Had heard good things about this restaurant so made sure to go check it out. The vibe is kitschy hipster, with mason jar lights hanging from the ceiling in the main dining area.The menu has a lot of traditional Minnesotan and traditional American dishes on it with a twist. Everything that we've had has been good, though some of the prices seem a bit high for what they are. Their Charcuterie and Margherita pizzas have both been delicious, perfectly sized, and reasonably priced. My wife enjoyed the quesadilla and chips and dip trio on our most recent trip. The 3 dips were all very flavorful.The tap beer selection is okay, and focused on local, but it's not extensive. The cocktail menu is pretty good but not stand-out. The sage gimlet sounds really intriguing, but mine was too sweet and lacking in sage flavor. Our servers have been helpful, attentive, and friendly. I appreciate that this restaurant is bookable on Resy and that they don't tack on obnoxious 3% "service" fees or "credit card" fees.
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Connor L.
Feb 21, 2025
This is not a vegetarian restaurant but DANG their vegetarian dishes are good. They have such a wide variety of dishes and all of them absolutely slap. The inside is super boojee. This is a solid "5 star" restaurant, great for date night, celebrations, fancy events, etc. Service is always great!
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