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The Smack Shack, Minneapolis, MN

The Smack Shack

4.7
4.7
1722 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
Casual, coastal restaurant in the North Loop. Reservations taken for dining room only, patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.

Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.

Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Shellfish
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (612) 259-7288
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross Street
    N 6th Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smack Shack offers an incredible seafood experience with "excellent lobster rolls" and a vibrant atmosphere. Diners rave about the "great cocktails" and "amazing service," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. While some mention high prices, the quality of the seafood and variety of options ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,722 Reviews
  1. Massimo

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The warm lobster roll was not worth $30. An the linguini with clams was swimming in cream sauce. Waaay tooo much sauce.

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  2. Eric

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was decent but not what we expected for the “best seafood” in Minnesota.

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  3. Adam

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The original lobster roll was delicious and the crab legs meaty and juicy!

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  4. chelle

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! It’s the best place to go for Jambalaya and Lobster Rolls! Prices are a little higher, but moderate as far as North Loop restaurants go. Great outdoor seating and a perfect place to hook up with friends for the lobster / guacamole with chips!

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  5. Kelley

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal of a Connecticut lobster roll and lobster mac-n-cheese, on the patio, before a Twins game. Drinks and food were both excellent!

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  6. Teegan

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing as always but our server seemed disinterested and was more focused on watching the Vikings game.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the boil and it would have been nice if they would've offered to Crack and clean our Crab leg.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood and fun vibe with friends! What could be better?

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  9. Susanne

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a must stop each time I come to Minneapolis! Best seafood with great service!

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  10. Luke

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, sat outside. Happy hour food looks even better

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FAQs

The Smack Shack does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. The Smack Shack also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 259-7288.

The Smack Shack is rated 4.7 stars by 1722 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

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Google Map for The Smack Shack

603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N 6th Ave
  • Area
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Shellfish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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