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The Smack Shack Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN

The Smack Shack Bloomington

4.5
4.5
980 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Casual, coastal restaurant in Bloomington. Reservations are taken for the dining room only, patio seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.

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

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

Group reservations and private dining available.

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

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (952) 333-7722
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome in! We are excited to create a unique and memorable event in one of Smack Shack's private dining rooms. From 10 to 200 guests - each will receive exceptional service and outstanding food and beverage. We look forward to hosting your next celebration! Brunch Buffet | Lobster Boil | Cocktail Reception | Business Presentation | Plated Dinner
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What 980 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smack Shack Bloomington is a vibrant spot known for its "fun, uplifting vibe" and excellent seafood, especially the "fantastic" lobster rolls. Diners appreciate the live music, great service, and "outstanding" Alaskan king crab boil. While some find it "a bit pricier," the overall experience is memorable and enjoyable.

980 Reviews
  1. Tina

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster rolls are excellent! Good happy hour specials.

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  2. Christine

    New York City

    242 reviews

    5.0

    242 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood! I had a special, the Dungeness crab. What a delicious treat. The serving staff was terrific, providing suggestions on tackling this very large and scrumptious crab. The atmosphere is comfortable—just perfect when you’re tackling large shellfish with a cracking too and a tiny fork!

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  3. rick

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very enjoyable date night. We will be back again.

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  4. N

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat in the dining room which was quieter than the bar area. Was nice and cozy. Service was excellent as was the food.

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  5. Paul

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wife liked the lobster role. I had fish and chips. But the fries were under seasoned and the the tartar sauce amount was woefully short of the three planks. Food was good overall, but if we are paying in the 20's and 30's per plate, I was not expecting to be charged additional tartar sauce to just bring it up to normal quantity standards. Also did not appreciate a couple dollars added on to the bill for a hiden Wellness Fee. Felt like this place does not need to nickle and dime the customer.

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  6. Sue

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed in the quality of the food for the prices they are charging

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  7. Bob

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and great service! Dined her before and will return.

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  8. Sandra

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very good. Great server and delicious food.

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  9. Kim

    Minneapolis

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal for 6, service was excellent and food was served hot. Great tasting dishes by all. Would highly recommend.

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  10. Steve

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was expensive. 1 1/2-lb. lobster was $60, most other entrees +/- $30. Steamed lobster was overcooked and tough. Paella entree should have been saffron-seasoned but some spicier seasoning overpowered the flavor, and the mussels were inedible. A third diner in our party of six reported that his black cod entree was skimpy and left him hungry. Our server was pleasant. Our diners enjoyed their mixed drinks.

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FAQs

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

The Smack Shack Bloomington is rated 4.5 stars by 980 OpenTable diners.

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

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

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Google Map for The Smack Shack Bloomington

3801 Minnesota Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55435-5861

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bloomington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Takeout
  • Phone number
    (952) 333-7722
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome in! We are excited to create a unique and memorable event in one of Smack Shack's private dining rooms. From 10 to 200 guests - each will receive exceptional service and outstanding food and beverage. We look forward to hosting your next celebration! Brunch Buffet | Lobster Boil | Cocktail Reception | Business Presentation | Plated Dinner
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