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The Smack Shack, Minneapolis, MN

The Smack Shack

4.6 (1784)
$31 to $50
Seafood
603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Shellfish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,784 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smack Shack offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout seafood dishes like the "shrimp avocado toast" and "lobster roll was full of lobster." Guests praise the "brussels sprouts are beyond good" and "banana foster pancakes were to die for." Exceptional service and enjoyable patio dining make it a must-visit.
1,784 Reviews
  1. David

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife had the shrimp avocado toast and lobster tail with red potatoes and corn on the cob. I had the lunch smash burger with bacon, great flavor you can tell they use quality meat. I also had the fried shrimp basket with fries, very tasty. Staff was great as well, definitely going back tomorrow.

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  2. Cecilia

    Nebraska2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Margaret is a terrific server! Prompt and friendly. The Brussels sprouts are beyond good. I would have liked a few more clams in the linguine, but it was tasty. My partner’s lobster roll was full of lobster. I would chill the greens for side salads. The white Rhône wine is dry and wonderful.

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  3. Sara

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the restaurants in the Twin Cities! Amazing job Team Shack!

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  4. Darryl

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed the Father's Day brunch with my daughter! The chicken and waffles were incredible as was the service! And, it was a beautiful day on the patio. Our waitress and new manager from Atlanta were great and very amiable! I hadn't been to Smack Shack in several years. I'll be returning soon! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!

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  5. Jennifer

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun environment! Love the open garage doors to the patio. The hot lobster roll was delicious! The service was excellent! We were celebrating my birthday and received a complimentary cheesecake for dessert. Will definitely go back!

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  6. Kim

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great brunch spot before a Sunday Twins game

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  7. Ashley

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the flavor but the portions were small for the price. We went to a bar after and got chips and queso

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  8. Lily

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got me in earlier than my reservation when I showed up early and had great service with great food!

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  9. Shannon

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was all good, a bit expensive for what we received but nothing too crazy. The shrimp empanadas were shockingly good! I wasn’t overly impressed with anything else I got but I am going to go back cause I may have just missed the mark with my ordering. Ambiance was lovely.

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  10. Sunhari

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The entire menu was super extensive and they have weekly specials so there’s tons of variety for all types of eaters. The Banana Foster pancakes were TO DIE FOR. We ordered the Lobster Poutine with a really decadent gravy as well as the Lobster Eggs with some of the most buttery bread. However, the lobster in each of these dishes was extremely overboiled, which was a little disappointing.

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FAQs

The Smack Shack offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 259-7288.

The Smack Shack is rated 4.6 stars by 1784 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
  5. Downtown / North Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for The Smack Shack

603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N 6th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Shellfish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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