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The Smack Shack, Minneapolis, MN

The Smack Shack

4.6
4.6
1733 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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 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
    (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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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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: April 16, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    What 1,733 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.2Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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 delights with "amazing food" and "wonderful service," perfect for seafood lovers. Outdoor seating offers a lively atmosphere, ideal for gatherings. Notable dishes include lobster rolls, jambalaya, and crab cakes. Despite some noise and pricing concerns, its "great cocktails" and friendly staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1,733 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Dennis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      26 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      26 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Darwin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 11, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 7, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Abby

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 3, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5. Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 1, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Unfortunate experience where dinner service took 2hrs and we were late to our next commitment.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    6. Tom

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Denver

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on October 27, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Excellent service and great food value. Love this place

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7. Jackie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on October 15, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The weekly special Lobster Pappardelle was so delicious! I hope it returns!! Overall everything was great, wish the oysters had a little more flavor but of course can’t control that. The parsnip puree with the halibut also was beyond delicious and flavorful!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    8. Steve

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on October 15, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Great food and great atmosphere! Would definitely recommend for a fun night out!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9. Tracy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Greensboro

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      83 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      83 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on October 13, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Could be cool bar to hang out in; music, games, etc. But, fish and chips were, at best, frozen and put in a fryer. Waitress tried to push off white grapefruit was “just the same” as red without the dye. Um, pretty sure grapefruit juice is pink/red all on its own. Just a total miss.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    10. Leah

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on October 13, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Our server was practically not available. I don’t know if he had too many tables or was distracted but we were not checked in at all and had to wait excessively long for drinks. First time i haven’t been happy with the service . Everything else was great.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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 1733 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Booked 33 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Street Parking
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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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