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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM

(5.0 Score)
50 South Sixth Street,
Minneapolis, MN 55402 Directions

Since 1998

Specialities:

✓Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cake Half ✓Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cake Full ✓Shrimp and Grits ✓Spicy Tempura Shrimp ✓Grilled Oysters Rock ✓Buttermilk Fried Calamari ✓Chicken Potstickers ✓Escargots Bourguignonne ✓Grand Shellfish Tower ✓Elite Shellfish Tower ✓Chef Select Oysters (Caviar Dressed) ✓King Crab Legs ✓Chilled Lobster Cocktail ✓Siberian Black Osetra Caviar ✓Imperial Gold Osetra Caviar ✓Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Cocktail ✓Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail ✓New England Clam Chowder ✓Chef Featured Soup ✓Chopped House Green Salad ✓Seafood Chopped Salad ✓Caesar Salad ✓Iceberg Lettuce Wedge

"The Oceanaire Seafood Room offers seafood, steaks and a deep wine list in a lively environment. The restaurant provides the ideal setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown from worldwide. Their knowledgeable staff will satisfy you with exceptional service, guiding you through the wide variety of items on their menu to select the perfect wine to complement their meal. The Oceanaire Seafood Room offers catering services for all special occasions. Their Chef’s Specialties are Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cakes, Shellfish Mixed Grill, Premium Red King Crab, etc. The Oceanaire Seafood Room offers Wi-Fi and delivery.

2026 Highlights: The restaurant features a sophisticated, retro-ocean-liner aesthetic with dramatic blue lighting."

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Best Seafood Restaurant Award by Mpls-StPaul Magazine
Best Seafood Restaurant by Minnesota Monthly in 2007 to 2009
Award of Excellence - Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2024 & 2025
Best New Seafood Restaurant - Atlanta Magazine in 2005

Menu:

Appetizers
Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cake Half $27
Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cake Full $52
Shrimp & Grits $20
Spicy Tempura Shrimp $22
Grilled Oysters Rock $24
Buttermilk Fried Calamari $23
Chicken Potstickers $19
Escargots Bourguignonne $18
On Ice Raw Bar
Grand Shellfish Tower $79
Elite Shellfish Tower $159
Chef Select Oysters (Caviar Dressed) $12
8 Oz. King Crab Legs $68
Chilled Lobster Cocktail $28
Siberian Black Osetra Caviar $75
Imperial Gold Osetra Caviar $125
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Cocktail $30
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $25
Soup & Salad
New England Clam Chowder $14
Chef Featured Soup $17
Chopped House Green Salad $14
Seafood Chopped Salad $29
Caesar Salad $15
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge $15
Seasonal Market Salad $16
Sides
Truffle Whipped Potatoes $14
Grilled Asparagus $14
Creamed Corn $14

Discount:

Get a $5 Bottled Beer

Get a $8 Wine by The Glass

Contact:

(612) 333-2277

Sun-Thu: 4pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 10pm
Happy Hour
Mon-Fri: 4pm - 6:30pm

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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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SMACK SHACK

(4.9 Score)
603 North Washington Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Jumbo Shrimp Bruschetta ✓Lobster Guacamole ✓Coconut Curry Mussels ✓Fried Green Tomatoes ✓Lorraine's Lump Crab Cakes ✓Smack Wings ✓Peel and Eat Shrimp ✓Shrimp Ceviche ✓Calamari ✓Chowder ✓Bisque ✓Caesar Salad ✓BLT Wedge Salad ✓Lobster Cobb Salad ✓House Salad ✓Farmhouse Salad ✓Crab Cake Nicoise Salad ✓Lobster Tail Panzanella Salad ✓Hanger Steak Salad ✓Buffalo Shrimp Wedge Salad ✓Lobster Roll (Original) ✓Lobster Roll ✓Smack Smash Burger ✓Fried Chicken Sandwich ✓Shack Shrimp Po'Boy ✓Nashville Hot Fish Sandwich ✓Lamb Po'Boy ✓Half Sandwich and Soup ✓Lobster Mac and Cheese ✓Stuffed Salmon ✓Fish and Chips ✓Shrimp Etouffee and Grits

"Smack Shack offers a wide range of seafood, casual grub, and cocktails in an industrial-chic space. The owner of the restaurant is Josh Thoma. The restaurant is special for their lobster boils and lobster rolls served in a fun, casual atmosphere. Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo's Fish Smart program. You can also try their yummy southern fried chicken dinner, stuffed salmon, smack bouillabaisse, and dayboat scallops. They have vegetarian and gluten-free menu options. Smack Shack offers happy hour food, table reservations, and gift cards.

2026 Highlights: Smack Shack is famous for its sustainable seafood and vibrant, warehouse-style atmosphere."

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License #1240673600021

Menu:

Appetizers
Jumbo Shrimp Bruschetta $18.95
Lobster Guacamole $24.95
Coconut Curry Mussels $19.95
Fried Green Tomatoes $13.95
Lorraine'S Lump Crab Cakes $24.95
Smack Wings $16.95
Peel & Eat Shrimp $25.95
Shrimp Ceviche $17.95
Calamari $17.95
Soup & Salad
Chowder - Cup $9.95
Chowder - Bowl $11.95
Bisque - Cup $12.95
Bisque - Bowl $15.95
Sm. Caesar $9.95
Lg. Caesar $14.95
Blt Wedge Salad $14.95
Lobster Cobb Salad $27.95
Sm. House Salad $7.00
Lg. House Salad $11.00
Farmhouse Salad $16.95
Crab Cake Nicoise Salad $24.95
Lobster Tail Panzanella Salad $39.95
Hanger Steak Salad $21.95
Buffalo Shrimp Wedge Salad $16.95
Sandwiches
Lobster Roll - Original $36.95
Lobster Roll - Connecticut $36.95
Smack Smash Burger $17.95
Fried Chicken Sandwich $17.95
Lamb Po'Boy $18.95

Discount:

Get a Happy Hour Drink on $6 Tap Beer, $6 House Wines and $6 Featured Rail Cocktails

Contact:

(612) 259-7288

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm
Bar
Sun-Thu: 11am - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 2am
Happy Hour
Mon-Fri: 2pm - 6pm

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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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SEA SALT EATERY

(4.9 Score)
4801 Minnehaha Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN 55417 Directions

Since 2003

Specialities:

✓Clam Fries ✓Calamari ✓Crab Stuffed Avocado ✓Peel and Eat Shrimp ✓Pickled Herring ✓Basket of Fries ✓Fried Fish (Haddock) ✓Fried Shrimp ✓Fried Oyster ✓Fried Catfish ✓Crab Cake ✓Double Crab Cake ✓Kiddie Fish or Shrimp ✓Fried Catfish Po' Boy ✓Grilled Catfish Po' Boy ✓Fried Fish (Haddock) Po' Boy ✓Fried Shrimp Po' Boy ✓Fried Crawfish Po' Boy ✓Fried Oyster Po' Boy ✓Fried Fish (Haddock) Taco ✓Grilled Mahi Taco ✓Steamed Shrimp Taco ✓Fried Bay Scallops Taco ✓Calamari Taco ✓Grilled Veggie Taco ✓House Salad ✓Strawberry Walnut Salad ✓Raw Oyster on the Half Shell (Single)

"Sea Salt Eatery offers eclectic seafood bites, beer, and wine. Chris W is the owner of the restaurant. They offer a unique and inviting dining experience for locals and visitors alike. Sea Salt Eatery sources locally and sustainably caught seafood, ensuring that every dish is prepared with the freshest and highest-quality ingredients. Sea Salt Eatery is nestled within the park's scenic beauty, providing customers with an opportunity to enjoy their meals with a natural.

2026 Highlights: Sea Salt Eatery's atmosphere is vibrant and family-friendly, featuring a large outdoor patio that welcomes dogs, as well as occasional live music performances."

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License #1734968-2

Menu:

Appetizers
Clam Fries $15.95
Calamari $14.95
Crab Stuffed Avocado $12.95
Peel & Eat Shrimp $13.95
Pickled Herring $7.95
Basket Of Fries $9.95
Baskets
Fried Fish (Haddock) $16.95
Fried Shrimp $16.95
Fried Oyster $18.95
Fried Catfish $22.95
Crabcake $16.95
Double Crabcake $25.95
Kiddie Fish Or Shrimp $9.95
Po’ Boys
Fried Catfish $17.95
Grilled Catfish $17.95
Fried Fish (Haddock) $16.95
Fried Shrimp $16.95
Fried Crawfish $17.95
Fried Oyster $17.95
Tacos
Fried Fish (Haddock) $9.95
Grilled Mahi $9.95
Steamed Shrimp $9.95
Fried Bay Scallops $12.95
Calamari $12.95
Grilled Veggie $8.95
Salads
House Salad $8.95
Strawberry Walnut Salad $10.95
Raw Oysters On The Half Shell
Single $4.50
Half Dozen $25.00
One Dozen $45.00
Oil Pan $85.00

Contact:

(612) 558-3370

Mon-Sun: 11am - 8pm

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THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM REVIEWS

Everything was amazing. We did the winter special for 2. The bacon mussels were out of this world (and I do not like mussels) the steak was absolutely the best steak I've ever had. The truffle potatoes were amazing. The lobster tail was cooked to perfection. The deserts were, wow. Highly recommend, oh we went on a birthday so we also got this amazing desert lit on fire too. Everything was extremely great quality.

It was a delightful experience to have with a wonderful group of friends. I enjoyed the food, the staff was informative and the food was very delicious. My friends had sword fish and steak and were amazed. I had steak and shrimp. We shared 3 different desserts. All around amazing and fun to watch the baked Alaska.

Wonderful Staff and Exceptionally Prepared Food!! Thank you and your staff for making my proposal a special night to remember! The Steak was cooked to perfection, the lobster was succulent, those crab cakes are the best I've had anywhere, and your staff was phenomenally attentive.

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SMACK SHACK REVIEWS

From out of town, decided to stop here for dinner. It was very busy and we were expecting a long wait, they sat us right away and our food was out within 10/15 minutes of ordering. We had a minor issue with or order and they immediately got it fixed for us. Service was great and food was absolutely delicious. Glad we stopped.

We shared the jumbo prawns boil with some extra peel and eat shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious! You know you're at the right place when they serve authentic clarified butter. Smack shack has never ever disappointed us. Try it, you'll like it.

Delicious food and amazing service. It was our first time visiting, and they made it very special for my boyfriend’s birthday. Can’t wait to come back again.

SEA SALT EATERY REVIEWS

We had a great afternoon at the Sea Salt just hanging out having some drinks and enjoying their delicious food and the park. The have seats inside and outside if you are unlucky on the weather. They have a great variety of foods and drinks and a nice gift shop. When we came there wasn’t any wait, but there was a line later in the afternoon/early evening. The icecreams are delicious as well. Make sure to check out Minnehaha falls before or after you head to the Café. There are lots of trails around the area.

I thought Sea Salt was perfect! I loved the casual vibe and open atmosphere. My crab cake basket was great. They had a well organized system and it was only a short wait to get my food. Being right next to Minnehaha Falls made it extra special.

Decided to make a quick stop and get a small bite after our hike. Expecting nothing great. However their food with every bite just got better and better!! Even the staff was very helpful and happy greeting us with a smile! I am 100% coming back to here again.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SMACK SHACK Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 8.2K: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SEA SALT EATERY Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10