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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
19:00
Booked 25 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
  • Website
    http://www.smack-shack.com/minneapolis/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • 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

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Menu

Raw Bar

  • Red Snapper Ceviche*US$16.95

    Coconut, Avocado, Lime, Sweet Corn, Chilis, Tortilla Chips

    • Hawaiian Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*US$18.95

      Soy, Sesame, Sambal, Wasabi Tobiko, Lemongrass Aioli, Yam Chips

      • Oysters on the Half Shell*

        Chilled, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Lemon (Ask Your Server for Today's Selection)

        • eachUS$4.00

      • Shack Tower*US$89.95

        12 Oysters, 6 Jumbo Shrimp, Red Snapper Ceviche, Ahi Tuna Poke

        • Grand Shack Tower*US$179.95

          12 Oysters, 6 Jumbo Shrimp, Red Snapper Ceviche, Ahi Tuna Poke, 1.5lb Chilled Lobster & 1lb Chilled Snow Crab Legs

          Starters

          • Peel & Eat ShrimpUS$22.95

            1LB Boiled Cajun Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Ginger Mustard Aioli

            • Jumbo Shrimp BruschettaUS$17.95

              Grilled Bread, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Tomato, Basil, Garlic

              • Lobster PoutineUS$22.95

                Cajun Fries, Taleggio Gravy, Lobster Claw, Cheese Curds

                • Lobster GuacamoleUS$22.95

                  Avocado, Cilantro, Lime, Fresno Peppers, Tortilla Chips

                  • Steamed MusselsUS$17.95

                    Chorizo, Garlic, Shallots, Tomato, Corn, White Wine, Baguette Toast

                    • Fried Green TomatoesUS$12.95

                      Tempura Battered, Fresno Peppers, Spicy Aioli

                      • Lorraine's Lump Crab CakesUS$22.95

                        with Bacon Maque Choux

                        • Smack WingsUS$15.95

                          House Hot Sauce, Bacon Bleu Cheese Dressing

                          Soup & Salad

                          • Boston Clam ChowdaUS$7.95

                            Clams, Salted Pork, Common Crackers

                            • Lobster BisqueUS$9.95

                              with Griddled Milk Bread

                              • Classic CaesarUS$13.95

                                Old Bay Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano

                                • BLT Iceberg WedgeUS$13.95

                                  Tomatoes, Red Onion, Smoked Bacon, Bacon Bleu Cheese Dressing, Griddled Milk Bread

                                  • Lobster CobbUS$21.95

                                    Sweet Corn, Red Onions, Bacon, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Hard Boiled Egg, Blue Cheese, Green Goddess Dressing, Griddled Milk Bread

                                    From the Boil

                                    Add 2 Jumbo Shrimp $10, Add 1/2lb Peel and Eat Shrimp $12. All Boils Served with Red Potatoes, Polish Sausage, Corn on the Cob, Coastal Slaw, Griddled Milk Bread, Drawn Butter

                                    • Whole Maine Lobster

                                      Lobsters Start at 1-1/2lb

                                      • per lbUS$36.95

                                    • Prawn BoilUS$32.95

                                      • Alaskan King Crab Legs

                                        • per lbUS$84.95

                                      Fish & Meat*

                                      • Blackened Atlantic Salmon*US$32.00

                                        Mustard Cream Sauce, Golden Beets, Blackberries

                                        • Dayboat Scallops*US$36.00

                                          Butternut Squash, Apples, Pepitas

                                          • Sesame Ahi Tuna*US$36.00

                                            Seaweed Cucumber Salad, Chili Soy Vinaigrette

                                            • Mahi-Mahi*US$34.00

                                              Polenta Crust, Vodka Sauce, Green Beans, Bacon

                                              • Bone-In Pork Chop*US$30.00

                                                Dry Rub, Sriracha-Honey BBQ, Country Fried Apple

                                                • Flatiron Steak*US$34.00

                                                  Green Peppercorn Mushroom Sauce, Chimichurri

                                                  • 16 oz. Ribeye*US$54.00

                                                    Crispy Shallots, Creamy Cajun Horseradish

                                                    Entrees

                                                    • Southern Fried Chicken Dinner

                                                      Served as Chicken and Waffles, or with Collard Greens and Cajun Fries

                                                      • Half BirdUS$21.95

                                                    • Stuffed SalmonUS$33.95

                                                      Shrimp and Lobster Filled, Minnesota Wild Rice, Pistachios, Asparagus, Golden Raisins, Lemon Beurre Blanc

                                                      • Shack Surf & TurfUS$55.95

                                                        8 oz. Beef Tenderloin, 4 oz. Maine Lobster Tail, Sweet Potato, Chermoula

                                                        • JambalayaUS$24.95

                                                          White Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Pulled Chicken, White Rice, Fresh Peppers, Cajun Seasoning, French Bread

                                                          • Fish & ChipsUS$21.95

                                                            Beer Battered Cod, Cajun Fries, Coastal Slaw, Tartar Sauce

                                                            • Smack BouillabaisseUS$34.95

                                                              Mussels, Jumbo Shrimp, Mahi-Mahi, Salmon, Scallops, Tomato Broth, Grilled Baguette, Saffron Aioli

                                                              • Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$17.00

                                                                Taleggio, Sweet Corn, Breadcrumbs

                                                                Sammies & Rolls

                                                                Served with Cajun Fries, Gluten Friendly Options Available

                                                                • Smack Shack OriginalUS$32.95

                                                                  Chilled Lobster Salad, Cucumbers, Tarragon, Griddled Milk Bread

                                                                  • Connecticut StyleUS$32.95

                                                                    Warm Lobster Tossed in Butter, Lemon, Chives, Warm Split Top Bun

                                                                    • Braised Lamb Po' BoyUS$17.95

                                                                      Harissa, Fennel Coleslaw, Saffron Aioli

                                                                      • Shack Fish SandwichUS$16.95

                                                                        Fried Cod, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Tartar Sauce, Pub Bun

                                                                        • Fried Shrimp Po' BoyUS$16.95

                                                                          Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Mixed Greens, Hot Sauce, Lemon Aioli

                                                                          • Shack BurgerUS$14.95

                                                                            Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, American Cheese, Pickles, Shack Sauce

                                                                            • Southern Fried Chicken SandwichUS$16.95

                                                                              Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Pickles, House Bacon Ranch Dressing, Pub Bun

                                                                              Smack Sides

                                                                              • Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts with ParmesanUS$8.00

                                                                                • Rosemary Potatoes with Blue CheeseUS$8.00

                                                                                  • Wild Mushrooms with Pearl OnionsUS$8.00

                                                                                    • Spicy Cornbread & Honey ButterUS$6.00

                                                                                      • Red Beans and Rice with Pork ShankUS$6.00

                                                                                        • Collard Greens with Pork ShankUS$8.00

                                                                                          • Cajun CornUS$7.00

                                                                                            • Coastal SlawUS$5.00

                                                                                              • House Salad with Red Wine VinaigretteUS$6.00

                                                                                                • Cajun FriesUS$5.00

                                                                                                  Desserts

                                                                                                  • Red Velvet Boston Creme PieUS$9.00

                                                                                                    Red Velvet Sponge Cake, Vanilla Pastry Cream, Chocolate Ganache, Sea Salt

                                                                                                    • New York CheesecakeUS$8.00

                                                                                                      Apple Compote, Caramel Sauce, Apple Chip

                                                                                                      • Mexican BrownieUS$7.00

                                                                                                        Chile de Arbol, Dulce de Leche, Cinnamon Ice Cream, Strawberries

                                                                                                        • Key Lime PieUS$7.00

                                                                                                          Whipped Cream, Graham Cracker Crust, Berry Sauce

                                                                                                          • Betty & Earl's CookiesUS$5.00

                                                                                                            Two Chocolate Chunk or Butterscotch

                                                                                                            Drinks

                                                                                                              Signature Cocktails

                                                                                                              • Shack Mule on TapUS$12.00

                                                                                                                New Amsterdam Vodka, Organic Ginger Beer, Lime

                                                                                                                • Shack Gin & Tonic on TapUS$12.00

                                                                                                                  New Amsterdam Gin, Organic East India Tonic, Rosemary, Grapefruit

                                                                                                                  • HurricaneUS$15.00

                                                                                                                    Captain Morgan White & Spiced Rum, Peach Schnapps, Lemon, Cranberry, Pineapple, Orange

                                                                                                                    • The CheechUS$15.00

                                                                                                                      Passionfruit, House-Infused Jalapeño Blanco Tequila, Dry Curacao, Smoked Paprika Salt

                                                                                                                      • Cucu-MangoUS$15.00

                                                                                                                        Mango, House-Infused Cucumber Blanco Tequila, Lime, Agave, Tan

                                                                                                                        • HummingbirdUS$15.00

                                                                                                                          Hibiscus, Prickly Pear, Blanco Tequila, Dry Curacao, Lime, Hawaiian Black Salt

                                                                                                                          • The IggyUS$15.00

                                                                                                                            Madre Joven Mezcal, Ruby Grapefruit, Lime, Pineapple Cordial, Agave

                                                                                                                            • WilsonUS$15.00

                                                                                                                              Plantation Xaymaca Small Batch Rum, Pineapple Cordial, Lime, Brown Sugar, Trinity Bitters

                                                                                                                              • Midnight MartiniUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                Cafe Du Monde Espresso Coffee, Borhetti Espresso Liqueur, Tito's Vodka, Coffee Beans

                                                                                                                                • Vieux CarreUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                  Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Cocchi Rosa Vermouth, Benedictine and Bitters

                                                                                                                                  • Shack SazeracUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                    Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Tattersall Absinthe Blanche, Peychaud's and Angostura Bitters, Simple, Lemon

                                                                                                                                    • Lucky 7 Old FashionedUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                      Rye Whiskey, Bordeaux Cherry, Lemon, Brown Sugar, Bolivar Bitters

                                                                                                                                      • Doggy PunchUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                        Indoggo Strawberry Gin, Lime, Strawberry, Red Bull Watermelon, Crushed Ice

                                                                                                                                        • The ChongUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                          Rum Haven Coconut Rum, Captain Morgan White Rum, Pineapple Juice, Red Bull Yellow Edition, Crushed Ice

                                                                                                                                          Tap Beer

                                                                                                                                          • Indeed "Haul In" Sea Salt Lemon LagerUS$6.00

                                                                                                                                            • Pacifico "Clara" Mexican LagerUS$6.00

                                                                                                                                              • Fulton "Lonely Blonde" American Blonde AleUS$6.00

                                                                                                                                                • Fulton "Moon Howler" Hazy IPAUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                  • Modist "Supra Deluxe" American Japanese LagerUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                    • Modist "Dream Yard" New England IPAUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                      • War Pigs "Foggy Geezer" Hazy Pale AleUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                        • Three Floyds "Zombie Dust" Pale AleUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                          • Indeed "Flavorwave" West Coast IPAUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                            • Bent Paddle "Black Ale" Porter/StoutUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                              • Fair State "Mirror Universe" Hazy IPAUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Bauhaus "Guavatron" Guava Gose AleUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                  • Summit "Extra Pale Ale" Extra Pale AleUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                    • Surly "Hell" Helles LagerUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                      • Regional Seasonal Rotator

                                                                                                                                                                        Ask Your Server

                                                                                                                                                                        Bottle & Can Beer

                                                                                                                                                                        • Miller "High Life" Pony, American Lager

                                                                                                                                                                          • Bottle (7oz)US$3.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • Montucky "Cold Snack" American Lager

                                                                                                                                                                          • Can (16oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • Grain Belt "Premium" Minnesota's Lager

                                                                                                                                                                          • Bottle (12oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • Coors "Light" American Light Lager

                                                                                                                                                                          • Can (16oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • Corona "Extra" Mexican Lager

                                                                                                                                                                          • Bottle (12oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • Indeed "Mexican Honey Light" Honey Lager

                                                                                                                                                                          • Can (12oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • Indeed "Pistachio Cream Ale" Pistachio Cream Ale

                                                                                                                                                                          • Can (12oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • Modist "Rotator"

                                                                                                                                                                          Ask Your Server. Available in Can (16oz)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Surly "Furious" IPA

                                                                                                                                                                            • Can (16oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • Weltenburger "Asam Rock" Dunkel Doppelbock

                                                                                                                                                                            • Bottle (500ml)US$9.00

                                                                                                                                                                          Seltzer & Cider

                                                                                                                                                                          • Fulton Blood Orange

                                                                                                                                                                            • Can (12oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • High Noon, Pineapple

                                                                                                                                                                            • Can (12oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • High Noon, Black Cherry

                                                                                                                                                                            • Can (12oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • High Noon, Peach

                                                                                                                                                                            • Can (12oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • Sociable Freewheeler

                                                                                                                                                                            • Can (16oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • Rotating Tap Cider

                                                                                                                                                                            Ask Your Server

                                                                                                                                                                            Wine

                                                                                                                                                                              White Wine

                                                                                                                                                                              • Vinho Verde, AliancaUS$8.00

                                                                                                                                                                                • Riesling, MarryhillUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chenin Blanc, Pine RidgeUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pinot Grigio, Da VinciUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sauvignon Blanc, WhitehavenUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Albarino, Martin CodexUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chardonnay, Newton "Skyside"US$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chardonnay, Canyon RoadUS$9.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rosé, Whispering AngelUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rosé, Yes WayUS$9.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bubbles

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Prosecco, JoshUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rosé, Yes WayUS$9.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Brut Rosé, ChandonUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cava, Freixenet

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Moscato d'Asti, Risata

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Champagne, Moet & Chandon

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GUS$20.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sparkling Brut, J Vineyards

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • BUS$50.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Champagne, Veuve Clicquot

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • BUS$100.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Red Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pinot Noir, J VineyardsUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Pinot Noir, Talbot Kali HartUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Red Blend, Locations FUS$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Zinfandel, Orin Swift "8 Years in the Desert"US$20.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Malbec, TerrazasUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cabernet Sauvignon, JoshUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. MartiniUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Red Blend, Dark HorseUS$9.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Buzz Free & Refreshments

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • AmericanoUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Housemade Juniper Spiced Cordial, Giffard Aperitivo, Ginger Beer and Club Soda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • MariposaUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Hibiscus, Prickly Pear, Lime, Ginger Beer, Crushed Ice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Seasonal Switchel (Ask Your Server)US$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Seasonal Fruit, Ginger, Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar, Club Soda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Giesen Sauvignon BlancUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Coors "Edge" Lager

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle (12oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lagunitas Hop Refresher

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle (12oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Northern SodaUS$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Orange, Grape, Pineapple, Strawberry, Grapefruit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cock 'N Bull Ginger Beer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Can (12oz)US$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1919 Root Beer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Can (16oz)US$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • San Pellegrino Mineral Water

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 500mlUS$5.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • LiterUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • San Pellegrino Blood Orange

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Can (12oz)US$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 86 Eleven Artesian Spring Water

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Bottle (16oz)US$3.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Red BullUS$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Regular, Sugar Free, Yellow, Red

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Last updated: 16 April 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Booked 25 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
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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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