Darbar India Grill & Bar in Minneapolis, MN

Name: Darbar India Grill & Bar
Address: 1221 W Lake St Ste 106, Minneapolis, MN, US
Telephone: (612) 822-3300
Rating: 4.4

4.4(1,208)Minneapolis, MN

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Darbar India Grill & Bar

4.4

(1.2k reviews)

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Traditional meals in a modern space.

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Minneapolis

Quick verdict

Family-friendly seating
Good value for price
Accepts reservations
Wheelchair accessible

1221 W Lake St Ste 106, Minneapolis, MN 55408, East Isles, Minneapolis, MN

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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 1208 reviews.

Family-friendly
Budget-friendly
Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

Budget dining
Families
Large groups
Quick meals

Not ideal for

Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Minneapolis, MN • 4.4★

Darbar India Grill & Bar, located in Minneapolis, MN, offers an Indian buffet experience. Situated in the East Isles neighborhood, this establishment provides dine-in service, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. With a rating of 4.4 stars based on 1208 reviews, Darbar India Grill & Bar is a well-regarded option for those seeking Indian cuisine in the area. The restaurant also features hours, a website, and a phone number for customer convenience. This establishment is a notable choice for individuals looking for Indian buffet dining in Minneapolis.

Good to know

Darbar India Grill & Bar has a listed address in Minneapolis, MN, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 1,208 reviews.
Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.

This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.

Address

1221 W Lake St Ste 106, Minneapolis, MN 55408, East Isles, Minneapolis, MN

Phone

(612) 822-3300

Today

11:30 AM–10 PM

Rating

4.4 (1,208 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals

Quick bite score27/100

Speed signals

10/30

Grab-and-go

0/25

Budget-friendly

7/20

Time commitment

10/15

Convenience

0/10

What works

Fast service
Budget-friendly pricing

Keep in mind

No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals

Full night out score33/100

Late-night hours

0/30

Drinks on premises

0/20

Nightlife nearby

25/25

Entertainment

8/15

Weekend potential

0/10

What works

5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.3 weighted · 1,208 reviews

4.3weighted · raw 4.4 from 1,208 reviews(↓ 0.09 from raw)

Trusted

Review volume vs. city median1,208 / 708 median

03,540 (Rock Solid threshold)

Rating spread on Yelp

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.17) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3540+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days

friday

11:30 AM–11 PM

monday

11:30 AM–10 PM

saturday

11:30 AM–11 PM

sunday

12–10 PM

thursday

11:30 AM–10 PM

tuesday

11:30 AM–10 PM

wednesday

11:30 AM–10 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more

 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features

Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple PayAccepts cryptocurrencyModerate noise

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting

 Casual Cozy Quiet TrendyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery

Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types

 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features

 Fast service Great cocktails Great tea selection Great wine list

Planning

Reservations and groups

 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

15 dishes reviewers mention most

Paneer Tikka Masala$16.9942 mentions
Palak Paneer$15.9923 mentions
Vegetable Samosa$5.9913 mentions
Lamb Samosa$7.9911 mentions
Lamb Biryani$19.9910 mentions
Vegetable Korma$14.9910 mentions
Darbar India Platter$26.9910 mentions
Chana Masala$14.999 mentions
Paneer Makhani$16.997 mentions
Tandoori Chicken$15.997 mentions
Chicken Biryani$16.996 mentions
Gobi Manchurian$14.995 mentions
Seekh Kebab$11.994 mentions
Darbar Bread Basket$12.994 mentions
Roti$3.994 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

81 items with prices

VEGETABLE SAMOSA (V)$5.99
Crispy patties stuffed with potatoes and peas, lightly seasoned with spices. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHICKEN SAMOSA$6.99
Crispy patties stuffed with lean ground chicken and peas lightly seasoned with spices. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
LAMB SAMOSA$7.99
Crispy patties stuffed with lean ground lamb and peas lightly seasoned with spices. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
ALU TIKKI (V) (GF)$5.99
Potatoes spiced with Indian seasoning with a hint of cumin and cilantro. Topped with chickpea flour and garnished with mint and tamarind. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHEESE PAKORA (GF)$6.99
Chunks of homemade Indian cheese fried in chickpea batter. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
MIX PAKORA (V) (GF)$5.99
Fresh cut vegetables seasoned with special spices fried in chickpea batter. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHILI PAKORA (GF)$6.99
Jalapeno peppers stuffed with Indian cheese potatoes fried in chickpea batter. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHICKEN FINGER (GF)$6.99
Marinated chicken fingers fried in chickpea batter. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
VEGETABLE PLATTER$12.99
Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
MIX PLATTER$13.99
Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
DARBAR PORTOBELLO (V) (GF)$9.99
Mushrooms marinated in chefs special sauce grilled in tandoor oven. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
PANEER TIKKA (GF)$10.99
Grilled homemade Indian cheese marinated in spices.
CHICKEN KEBAB (GF)$10.99
Lean ground chicken mixed with Indian spices baked on skewers.
CHICKEN 65 (GF)$14.99
Deep fried boneless chicken coated with flour, curry leaves and spices.
SEEKH KEBAB (GF)$11.99
Lean ground lamb mixed with house special spices on skewers. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHICKEN SOUP (GF)$6.99
A traditional Indian soup featuring chicken cubes, herbs, and mild spices with a hint of coconut. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
TOMATO SOUP (V) (GF)$5.99
A healthy, warm soup of garden fresh tomatoes slightly spiced with peppercorn. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
DAL SOUP (V) (GF)$5.99
A lentil delight tempered with special spices and garnished with fresh cilantro. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
FISH FRY$10.99
Marinated Swai fish lightly seasoned with spices, dusted with chickpea batter and deep-fried.
EXTRA RICE (V) (GF)$4.99
Basmati rice with saffron and Indian Spices.
MANGO CHUTNEY (V) (GF)$3.99
Sweet and spicy mango relish.
MIXED SALAD (V) (GF)$4.99
Lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
RAITA (GF)$3.99
Yogurt sauce blended with spiced cucumbers and carrots.
PICKLE (V) (GF)$2.99
A mixture of Indian pickles.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,208 reviews

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What is the rating of Darbar India Grill & Bar?

Darbar India Grill & Bar has a 4.4-star rating based on 1208 customer reviews.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

Food & Dining

Miscellaneous Services

Retail & Shopping

Recreation & Entertainment

Financial Services

Arts & Culture

94 nearby places across 8 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

96 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Cinemas

Lagoon Cinema

Cinema

1320 Lagoon Avenue

~0.1 mi

+1-612-8233020 Website

Gallerys

True North Studio

Gallery

3001 Hennepin Avenue South

~0.2 miWe-Su 10:00-14:00

Darbar India Grill & Bar in Minneapolis, MN

Darbar India Grill & Bar

Quick verdict

Quick facts

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

Not ideal for

At a glance

Good to know

What stands out

Before you go

🕐Not the Fastest

🌇Early Evening Only 🌇

⚖️Trusted Rating

Photos

Hours & Location

Regular Hours

Amenities & Services

Accessibility

Amenities

Atmosphere

Service Options

Payment Methods

Highlights

Planning

Popular Dishes

Full Menu

Reviews

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rating of Darbar India Grill & Bar?

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

Nearby Places

Arts & Culture7 places, nearest ~630 ft

Cinemas

Lagoon Cinema

Gallerys

True North Studio

Arts Centres

Highpoint Center for Printmaking

Intermedia Arts

Theatres

Uptown Theatre

Phoenix Theater

Community Centres

Queermunity

Financial Services7 places, nearest ~1010 ft

Banks

Bridgewater Bank

Huntington

Bridgewater Bank

TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union

Atms

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Drive Thru

Wells Fargo

Food & Dining28 places, nearest ~20 ft

Restaurants

Darbar India Grill & Bar

Agra Culture Kitchen & Press

Boludo

Roat Osha

Tenka Ramen

China Moon

Origami Tiger

Hoban Korean Barbecue

Bars

Green Room

Marquee Lounge

Volstead's Emporium

Up-Down

Fast Foods

Jimmy John's

McDonald's

Wingstop

BirdEz

Jersey Mike's Subs

Subway

Cafes

Curioso Coffee Bar

Not the Fastest

Early Evening Only 🌇

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