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The Smack Shack Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN

The Smack Shack Bloomington

4.5
4.5
1031 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
3801 Minnesota Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55435-5861

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome in! We are excited to create a unique and memorable event in one of Smack Shack's private dining rooms. From 10 to 200 guests - each will receive exceptional service and outstanding food and beverage. We look forward to hosting your next celebration! Brunch Buffet | Lobster Boil | Cocktail Reception | Business Presentation | Plated Dinner
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What 1,031 people are saying

The Smack Shack Bloomington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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The Smack Shack Bloomington offers a delightful seafood experience with standout dishes like the "lobster rolls" and "jambalaya." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff, creating a "fun atmosphere." Despite some service hiccups, the "extensive menu," "amazing happy hour," and "cozy ambience" make it a must-visit for seafood lovers.
1,031 Reviews
  1. Susan Wheeler VIP

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was uniformly outstanding. Fresh and flavorful and served promptly. Our Easter lunch was a real surprise and we will return. We had the wedge salad, jumbo shrimp bruschetta, deviled eggs and the Crab Benedict. Our server was Jess and we would love to find ourselves at her table again. Just a great experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service excellant. Their was different food prices for everyone in our party of four. From $10.00 to $67.00, so there was something for everyone in different food and prices.

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  3. Sonja

    Minneapolis12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The bartenders were wonderful when we sat at the bar. Super attentive and helpful and friendly. However, when we were seated at a table, the service was horrible. We were seated and a server never came over. We finally had to go grab someone at the front to ask if we had a server assigned to us. Throughout our visit he barely checked on us and acted as if we were not his priority since we were just a table of 2. This was a rare night out away from our kids for us, and we drove across the cities to come try this place, so that was really disappointing to us. The food was really good and we’d like to come back but we left feeling a little disheartened about the experience.

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  4. Ali

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. It was our twins' birthday, and our server was so nice—genuinely kind and very attentive to our kids. She even brought out cake for them!

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  5. Deandre VIP

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    London has fantastic customer service and the food was great I will be back sooner than you’d think!

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  6. Faye VIP

    Minneapolis36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit with family and we were all pleased with the experience. The food was perfectly prepared and in ample proportions (Frankly, we all ate too much) Two of the diners had fish and chips--one with perch, one with cod--and both commented on the crispy batter over moist tender fish and the flavorful fries. Another diner had linguini and clams--also delicious and I had the tuna poke which was exceptional. Sides of cornbread and roasted potatoes were also a big hit. To finish our perfect dinner we ordered key lime pie, apple cobbler and a root beer float. The noise level was moderate allowing us to easily converse. If there was one negative was our server had too many tables to serve leading to long wait times. Otherwise she was pleasant.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and our server was awesome Everyone was great

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  8. Paul VIP

    Minneapolis22 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The cod served with the fish and chips was inedible, heavily breaded and dripping with grease. The roasted potatoes with bleu cheese were also inedible. They were dramatically overcooked. Oh, and if you don’t like cilantro, don’t order the cole slaw. To top it off, the service was poor — inattentive and uncaring.

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  9. Sharon

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Thank You. Would definitely return. 👏👏❤️❤️

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  10. Kevin VIP

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Amazing service! Fun evening out and will definitely return

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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 1031 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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  5. Bloomington

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
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3801 Minnesota Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55435-5861

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bloomington
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Takeaway
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome in! We are excited to create a unique and memorable event in one of Smack Shack's private dining rooms. From 10 to 200 guests - each will receive exceptional service and outstanding food and beverage. We look forward to hosting your next celebration! Brunch Buffet | Lobster Boil | Cocktail Reception | Business Presentation | Plated Dinner
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