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The Smack Shack Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN

The Smack Shack Bloomington

4.5
4.5
1019 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Casual, coastal restaurant in Bloomington. Reservations are taken for the 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 the appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as in any coastal city.

Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a 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.

Group reservations and private dining available.

One of MSP's top 50 restaurants in 2022! Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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What 1,019 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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The Smack Shack Bloomington offers a lively atmosphere with "awesome food" and "friendly, attentive service." Diners rave about the "delicious lobster rolls," "generous portions," and "great happy hour specials." While some dishes may vary in consistency, the overall experience leaves many eager to return.

1,019 Reviews
  1. Molly

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Friday Fish Fry! Make a reservation if possible. Happy hour drinks and apps a great deal to go along with the Fish Fry!

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy, fun, casual atmosphere. Food and drinks were excellent as always. Staff are friendly and very attentive to our table. Will be back again soon.

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  3. lasagna99

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best seafood around!! Do not skip on ordering the crab cakes. Amazing.

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  4. David

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My party of 4 had a great time recently during restaurant week. I’ve been here many times and while the food is spot on about 90% of the time, customer service has always been 110%. Lobster mac and cheese is awesome and so is the lobster roll. I also had their jambalaya, which I thought was more like gumbo consistency, had the right amount of heat and flavor for me. Our server was the best. She could not have been more friendly and provided great service. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good place to enjoy your evening with family and friends.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great, as usual, but our server, London, went above and beyond: extra attentive on my daughter’s birthday and always pleasant.

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  6. Michael

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated immediately and our server Jody was quick to take our orders. The restaurant was not very busy but it took a long time to get our food. The problem was with the kitchen not our server, who kept checking with us and apologizing for the delay. Food was flavorful.

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  7. John

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a last minute decision to eat at Smack Shack die to a Restaurant Week email. It didn't disappoint - food was great and we were able to get in and out in time to get to our event on time.

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  8. Kim

    Minneapolis

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service as usual. Very happy with our experience. Will definitely return!

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  9. Tamara

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I tried the restaurant for the first time on yesterday to celebrate Love day weekend. The food was absolutely delicious. My husband didn’t like the fries that came with his steak, but his steak was medium well and moist. I had the crab leggy and shrimp boil and omg it was so worth the money. Overall a great experience.

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  10. David

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, awesome food. Cant wait to go back.

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FAQs

The Smack Shack Bloomington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 333-7722.

The Smack Shack Bloomington is rated 4.5 stars by 1019 OpenTable diners.

The Smack Shack Bloomington does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 59 times today
Google Map for The Smack Shack Bloomington

3801 Minnesota Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55435-5861

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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