30 Best Seafood Restaurants in Minneapolis

Sea Salt Eatery Seafood • $$
4825 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Fried Fish Basket Fried Shrimp Basket Fried Shrimp PO Boy
Deep Fried Scallop Tacos
Oysters on Half-Shell
Fried Fish Sandwich
Crab Stuffed Avocado
Fried Fish PO'Boy
Fried Fish Tacos
Crabcake Basket
Catfish Basket
Fried Calamari

“My favorite summer restaurant! Some favorites: fried oyster basket, fried fish, tacos, catfish po’boy“

4.5 Superb503 Reviews
Babii Cajun Uptown Seafood •
1221 W Lake St Ste 112, Minneapolis

“Great seafood boil!!! I’ve been to a couple in the city and I think this might be the best one yet. The seafood is fresh, the sauce is well seasoned and I thought the price was pretty good for the variety of seafood you get. Just a heads up; there are 3 levels of spicy, we got the 1st level and it was pretty spicy so maybe get something less spicy if you do not have a good spice tolerance.

Butter was an awesome server! Helped us choose the best options for us.“

4.6 Superb120 Reviews
Smack Shack Seafood • $$
603 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Connecticut Lobster Roll with Cajun Fries
Smack Shack Original Lobster Roll
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
Connecticut Style Lobster Roll
1 1 2 lbs of Lobster Boil
Blackened Atlantic Salmon
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes
Lobster Bisque Soup
Smack Bouillabaisse

“This place blew my expectations out of the water. How is this seafood joint in the middle of the country serving top class seafood with flavors that keep your mouth watering for more.

The atmospher was great with outside and I side seating.

The lobster bisque hit on every taste bud and now is my favorite in my travels.

You need to go and I would rate this one of the top 3 restaurants within the city!“

4.2 Good757 Reviews
Coastal Seafoods Seafood Markets • $$
2007 East 24th Street, Minneapolis

“Costal Seafoods is my go-to fresh seafood market. I love coming for mussels, and sushi grade fish. They have all the best condiments and ingredient pairings with the fish as well, so you can come and one stop shop. Great selection of tinned fish, sauces, and some unusual seafood items like squid ink (frozen). Everyone who works here is kind, knowledgeable, and fun.“

4.6 Superb344 Reviews
5

Zelo

Zelo Italian • $$$
831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Beef Tenderloin Crostini
Pesto Crusted Sea Bass
Spicy Crab Spaghetti
Roasted Cauliflower
Chicken Parmigiana
Housemade Ravioli
Mushroom Risotto
Linguini Di Mare
Walleye Sandwich

“The meals are consistently fantastic. I’ve never had a bad meal at this restaurant over the last few years. The ingredients are high quality, fresh, and well prepared. The dishes come out delicious every time. It makes dining incredibly easy when I know I can choose anything on the menu and it will be great. The service is also incredible. Knowledgeable, prompt, and friendly staff. The dining and bar areas are equally beautiful in distinctive ways. Very pleasing to the eye. Zelo is a must try downtown, and if you do, it will become one of your go to restaurants for a nice night out.“

4.6 Superb758 Reviews
6

Ena

Ena Latin American • $$
4601 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Empanadas De Carne Catering with Roasted Tomato Salsa
Homemade Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Grilled Chicken Skewers Catering
Grilled Marinated Shrimp Skewers
Pistachio Crusted Scallops
Cinnamon Sugar Churros
Guacamole and Chips
Mango French Toast
Ceviche De Pescado
Argentinian Steak

“Everything at this restaurant was delicious the guacamole was the best I’ve ever had there were four of us and each enjoyed our meal. The service was excellent look forward to coming back“

4.6 Superb347 Reviews
Jax Cafe American • $$$
1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell
Bailey's Chocolate Cake
Classic Eggs Benedict
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Prime Rib French Dip
Fried Green Tomatoes
Szechuan Green Beans
Whole Maine Lobster
Oysters Rockefeller

“These folks have known how to do fine dining for decades. One of my favorites growing up and now I take my own kids.“

4.6 Superb628 Reviews
Wings & Seafood To Go Seafood • $
3404 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Rib Tips Chicken Wings with Fries
Fried Rice and Egg Roll
Fried Chicken Wings
6 Italian Beef
French Fries
Fried Shrimp
Red Snapper
Catfish

“Everything is good the wings and fried rice is the best the fish is crispy and fresh the fries are just the way I like them they are the best and the price is right it won't break the bank loe love it been going to seafood to go for as long as I been in MN and that's for 30 years they only gets better“

4.2 Good128 Reviews
Olsen Fish Co Seafood •
2115 N 2nd St, Minneapolis

“We stopped here on December 24th looking for fresh lutefisk and were pleased to find we could buy a 5lb filet. The lutefisk was amazing I was told and in the future we will be sure to call ahead and place the order. The manager was running back and forth with several options before we decided to just buy the 5lb filet. I can say I was amazed, they cooked it in the oven and when I returned that evening I could hardly smell anything other than the usual air fresheners we have in the house.

So thanks again for helping keep a Christmas tradition alive and hope the girls hockey team does great.“

4.4 Superb25 Reviews
The Oceanaire Seafood Room Fine Dining
50 South 6th St, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Oceanaire Signature Sourdough and Relish Tray
Seared Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna
Baked Alaska with Spumoni Ice Cream
Crab and Lobster Mac \u0026 Cheese
Key Lime Pie with Toasted Coconut
Crab and Lobster Mac & Cheese
Hashed Browns a'La Oceanaire
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail
Lobster Tail Jumbo Scallops
Oceanaire Surf \u0026 Turf

“Great experience tonight! It was my first time visiting. Robert was SO great! I’ve been wanting to come here for a while. Robert took great care of us. Food and drink suggestions were perfect and he answered any and all questions we had. Very attentive. The manager also stopped by and greeted us. Food was fresh and delicious! I cannot say enough amazing things about this place 🥰“

4.5 Superb794 Reviews
Que Viet Village House Vietnamese • $
2211 Johnson Street Northeast Suite 3905, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Sweet \u0026 Sour Chicken LS
Egg Roll over Rice Noodles
Hot \u0026 Spicy Chicken
Special Fried Rice LS
Vietnamese Egg Rolls
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Chicken Fried Rice
Hot & Spicy Chicken
Fried Rice Chicken
Order of Egg Rolls

“Excellent food, great service🇺🇸“

4.4 Superb379 Reviews
The Capital Grille Fine Dining
801 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake with Cocoa Powder and Fresh Raspberries
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Shiitake Mushrooms Asparagus and Miso Butter
Porcini Rubbed Bone in Ribeye with 15-Year Aged Balsamic
Tuna Tartare with Avocado Mango and Sriracha Serves 2
Pan-Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers Serves 2
Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails
Birthday Dessert Coconut Creme Pie and Cheesecake
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Mosto
Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon Fillet
Caramelized French Onion Soup

“Someone at The Capital Grille must have read Will Guidara’s Unreasonable Hospitality, because this experience was such a perfect example of what it means to make people feel genuinely special.

In casual conversation, we mentioned that we were headed to a show at the Orpheum that evening and that we had gotten married three weeks earlier. That was it. We weren’t there celebrating our wedding or expecting any special recognition.

But they listened.

Before we knew it, little confetti hearts appeared on our table, and later they surprised us with a complimentary dessert, beautifully arranged on a tray to acknowledge our recent marriage.

They were small gestures, but that’s exactly what made them so meaningful. They noticed something personal, remembered it, and found a way to turn an ordinary dinner before a show into an experience that felt uniquely ours.

The food was fantastic, but what we’ll remember most is how they made us feel. Thoughtful, unexpected, personal hospitality like this is rare, and The Capital Grille absolutely nailed it.“

4.5 Superb675 Reviews
Aspen and Oak Seafood • $$
7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis

“Was truly a great experience. I got the herb seared salmon, and it was incredible. I can be a not finicky when it comes to any seafood. I could not think of a complaint even if I tried. The cheesecake was also sooo good.
I am not local to the area, but would recommend this to anyone asking.“

4.3 Superb9 Reviews
Barwaako Restaurant Seafood • $
1926 Clinton Ave, Minneapolis

“The cashier was really friendly. I asked about the juices and which would be the sweetest and he let me try it first. Ended up loving it. The food was amazing ! Hot honey chicken quesadillas with the best French fries 🍟 ever. Also came with ketchup, sour cream, and a spicy avocado salsa. Hot and fresh and will definitely go back.“

4.2 Good5 Reviews
J.D. Hoyt's Supper Club Steak House • $$$
301 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

J D 'S One Chop Half Rack of Ribs Combo
JD’S Famous Cajun Pork Chop Dinner
J D Hoyt's Grilled Bananas
Grilled Cajun Catfish
Loaded Hash Browns
Cajun Pork Chops 2
Lobster Risotto
Bananas Foster
Chocolate Cake
Garlic Mashed

“i came to visit Minneapolis from Wisconsin.... and a friend recommended this to me.... so I came and it didn't disappoint... my waitress and the owner made me feel at home and the pork chop... cheesy bread and macaroni and cheese was phenomenal! and the service was AMAZING!!!“

4.6 Superb440 Reviews
Cala Fry & Grill Seafood • $$
1922 Clinton Ave, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Sambusa

“We stumbled upon "Barwaqo" as it's now called when we were headed to the Electric Fetus for a book signing event; apparently this place changed hands about a month ago (Oct 2023) so previous reviews under the old Cala name are not relevant. We felt very welcomed by the owner and staff, and had an amazing dinner of Somali chicken and rice, sambusa, and the spinach dish which game with roasted goat and a fava bean soup with glutinous rice cakes. Everything was fresh and delicious and obviously made with a lot of care, and all of the food we got only came to about $45. We were thrilled to have randomly taken a chance on an unknown place and we will go back in the future. When we talked to the owner outside afterwards, I asked one of the staff what "barwaqo" means in Somali and he said "gift" but when I looked it up, it means "prosperity." Take a chance on this place at the corner of Clinton/Franklin instead of the Wendy's across the street!“

3.7 Good14 Reviews
Twin Cities Steak & Seafood Inc Seafood •
5600 International Parkway, Minneapolis
3.7 Good12 Reviews
Ono Hawaiian Plates Central Hawaiian • $
2015 E 24th St, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Katsu \u0026 Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Combo
Garlic Shrimp \u0026 Kalbi Short Ribs
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Kalua Pork
Garlic Noodles \u0026 Chicken Katsu
Kalbi \u0026 Teriyaki Chicken Combo
Kalua Pork and Chicken Katsu
Kalbi Short Ribs and Shrimp
Katsu \u0026 Kalbi Combo
Loco Moco with Hamburger
BBQ Chicken Plate Lunch

“My mom and I had different variations of Poke! So delicious and employees are friendly. You get alot of poke in comparison to rice which was a nice surprise!!“

4.6 Superb145 Reviews
Star Bar & Bistro Seafood • $$
618 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Lobster Spaghetti
Bahn MI Benedict
Steak and Eggs
Steak Tartare
Eggs Benedict
Shrimp Cake
Onion Soup

“first time eating at this restaurant, very nice surprise! my server Bree was very helpful and gave me good recommendations. she was very cheerful and makes me feel very welcomed. if I have time i will definitely visit again.“

4.6 Superb143 Reviews
Jays Fish & Chicken Seafood • $
5708 Brookdale Dr N, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Double Gyro Cheeseburger
Chili Cheese Fries
Chicken Philly
Chicken Wings
French Fries

“My husband had gotten off work and it was almost closing. I hate doing that but I was starving. We got food that was awesome and the gentleman taking our order was very awesome and helpful and the place was very clean and very comfortable! Best wings and cat fish I've had for a long time! Great job guys! Thanks so much!!“

4 Good92 Reviews
Sushi Takatsu Sushi • $
733 South Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Winter Roll Plus Dancing Eel Roll
Sushi Bowl with Miso Soup Special
Chicken Udon Noodles
Spicy Tuna Roll
Curry Beef Bowl
Chicken Curry
Tempura Udon
Vegan Bowl
Curry Udon
Crunchy

“The best sushi downtown at an amazing price 🤤“

4.7 Superb199 Reviews
Ruth's Chris Steak House Steak House
920 2nd Avenue South Suite 100, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

That Would Be the Cowboy Ribeye Bone-In 22 Oz Usda Prime Cut
Cheese Cake with Seasonal Fruit
Petite Filet Mignon and Shrimp
Lobster Mac \u0026 Cheese
Veal Osso Buco Ravioli
House and Caesar Salad
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato Casserole
Petite Filet & Shrimp
Lobster Mac & Cheese

“came here to celebrate our anniversary, and the experience here left me in tears…of HAPPINESS! the staff here is absolutely amazing and so kind!! and the food? spectacular. i have no notes!! thank you to Dave (our server), Sam (the host), Zach (the manager), and Walter (the busser)! thank you guys again!“

4.4 Superb794 Reviews
Legendary Spice Szechuan • $$
317 SE Huron Blvd Unit A, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

beef maw \u0026 pork blood cake 宽窄招牌毛血旺
pork intestine hot and spice pot 肥肠麻辣香锅
legendary dry chili chicken 宽窄辣子鸡
Sliced Beef and Maw Szechuan Style
twice cooked pork 回锅肉盖饭
Legendary Dry Chili Chicken
Legendary Dry Pot Chicken
Eggplant in Garlic Sauce
Mapo Tofu Lunch Special
Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐

“Always so good! Chef's special dry tofu is the best!!“

4.4 Superb544 Reviews
Tea House Chinese Restaurant Chinese • $$
2425 University Ave SE, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

House Spicy Pork in Garlic Sauce
Szechuan Dumplings 红油水饺
xiao long bao 8 小笼汤包 8
House Spicy Beef 水煮牛肉
Hot and Sour Dumpling Soup
Kung Pao Chicken Lo Mein
Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
Chung King Spicy Chicken
Pork Soup Dumplings 8
Scalded Chili Noodles

“good foods and friendly staff.“

4.2 Good509 Reviews
Clay Oven Minneapolis Indian • $$
1027 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Clay Oven Vegetarian Appetizer Platter
Mushroom Masala with Bread Basket
Extra White Basmati Rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
Vada Pav Slider
Chicken Biryani
Chole Bhature
Chicken Korma
Chicken Josh
Lamb Biryani

“Chef Lewis is one of the most talented chefs I’ve met! He’s always positive and smiling, making sure he listens to his customers and connects with them. The food today was on point. We had saag, channa pindi and paneer makhani all of them were delicious!“

4.4 Superb236 Reviews
Galapagos Bar and Grill Latin American • $$
3508 East Lake Street, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Shrimp with Patacones
Side Llapingacho
Carne Apanado
Seco De Carne
Bandeja Paisa
Lomo Saltado
Salchipapas
Encebollado
Yuca Frita
Chaulafan

“So delicious, and a friendly setting. We so appreciate this yummy, locally owned spot, and it's support of the pop up art gallery on the corner too.“

4.4 Superb130 Reviews
Crafty Crab Seafood • $$
4920 Central Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Boil Snow Crab and Crawfish
Fried Oyster Basket
Fried Shrimp Basket
The Crafty Platter
Snow Crab Special
Dipped in Sauce
Seafood Platter
Corn on the Cob
Lobster Special
Sampler Platter

“The food was delicious 😋 10/10“

3.9 Good239 Reviews
Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
12759 Riverdale Blvd ste 102, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas and Quesadilla
Steak or Chicken Fajitas
Children’S Quesadilla
Larg Chips and Salsa
Seafood Chimichangas
California Burrito
Flautas De Pollo
Flaming Fajitas
Carnitas Dinner
Octopus Ceviche

“This picture is from a pick up order cause I was craving it the other day, but we usually dine in! The staff is always SO friendly no matter who we have had! I suggest the Texas fajitas, birria tacos or street tacos! I’m sure it’s all good - those are just my go tos. Bonus points for a good marg“

4.3 Superb193 Reviews
Shuang Cheng Chinese • $
1320 4th St SE, Minneapolis

Customers` Favorites

Stir Fry Lobster with Ginger and Scallion
Chicken or Shrimp Fier Foo Loung
Fried Walleye with Meat Sauce
Wonton Soup with Chili Oil
Cream Cheese Wontons 8
Mongolian Beef Lunch
Pan Fried Dumplings
Chicken Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice
Sesame Chicken

“Amazing food. Amazing staff. Amazing vibes. My family went here to celebrate the anniversary of my Tita's passing. Roast duck, sea food pan fried noodles, slow fish, oyster and roast pork hot pot, sea food and tofu soup, and Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce. Everything was delicious! 10/10 highly recommend“

4.1 Good305 Reviews
The Lynhall Minneapolis Private Event Venue Seafood • $$
2640 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis

“My fav place to brunch!!!“

4.3 Superb301 Reviews

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