Seems like you can’t have a restaurant without a TV as a distraction.
This one, incidentally, is located within Zait & Za’atar, near the western corner of Snelling and Selby in St. Paul, MN. We’ve eaten here a couple of times now and note they seem unafraid of smoke and garlic, resulting in strongly flavored dishes. If you value ambiance and decor over food, then perhaps this won’t be your gig as it’s rather primitive in those respects, but otherwise we’ve enjoyed the food and relative quiet. If Lebanese food appeals to you, give it a visit!