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The Smack Shack, Minneapolis, MN

The Smack Shack

4.6
4.6
1739 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
23:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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 1,739 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smack Shack offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Known for its "excellent lobster rolls," it's a favorite spot for seafood lovers. The inviting patio and lively atmosphere make it perfect for celebrations or casual outings. Don't miss their standout cocktails and friendly service.

1,739 Reviews
  1. Manda

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've always enjoyed smack shack over the years as far back as the food truck that started it all. I think if you stick to the Mac n cheese snd maybe a couple others you will really enjoy the food. To me the boils are just too inconsistent. Over cooked potatoes the last 2 times and over cooked snow crab have made me rethink our return. The jumbo shrimp were well cooked but cold butter missed. Butter warmer options would be nice for these prices. I used to enjoy the lobster rolls but this time they filled in the king size option with additional rubbery thumb pieces of the claw meat. The vibe is always great to me but the food quality unfortunately hasnt kept up with what I expect it to be.

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  2. Fred

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every employee there is so energetic and engaged. You couldn’t help but feel extremely welcomed. I’d say that was just the Holiday spilling over, but that’s always the way it is at Smack Shack when I’ve been there in the past. Our server was completely attentive, even when we threw him a couple of ‘audibles’. Even the big guy bringing the food out was outstanding. Great team! And then there is the food. Without hesitation, I would say second to none!!!

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  3. Britt

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Smack Shack is delicious! We love the staff and the food.

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  4. Nick

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed prompt friendly service on our first visit. My grandsons and the adults all were extremely pleased with each dish. We shared appetizers and enjoyed various entrees. Every dish was exceptional. I asked my 8 year old grandson what his favorite was. He named 3 dishes and he didn’t even get to try my favorite, the Lobster roll.

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  5. Thomas

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was ok. Made reservations on the App. Requested table along window/wall. They tried to seat us in middle of restaurant even though there were several open tables along the wall. Clearly they do not review the reservation.

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  6. Michael

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here several times, and it never disappoints! Great service, great food!

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  7. Dennis

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great service. Fun evening with friends.

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  8. Darwin

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday celebration for my granddaughter . Very memorable experience and the food was great!!

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  9. John

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and large servings. The service was slow but attentive.

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  10. Abby

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I have eaten here many times and was looking very much forward to the delicious indulgent Mac and cheese and it was everything but - watery thin and the noodles were overdone. I complained and while the waiter totally agreed and acknowledged how it should taste, he still charged me for the meal even though I didn’t even eat it. Bummer of a night.

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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 4.6 stars by 1739 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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