Sea Salt Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

1. Sea Salt Eatery

9.0
4825 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Hiawatha · 122 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: The fried oyster po' boy sandwich (also known in New Orleans as an oyster loaf), at $12.95, is a delightful study of contrasts of textures and flavors. Read more.

Jill N.Jill N.: Order a beer/wine while you wait in line. Best fried oysters also great biking trail and view of Minnehaha Falls.

Peter S.Peter Schott: Fried scallops taco was awesome. Always a line here but friendly atmosphere so chat up your new friends in line while you wait.

Ideal Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

2. Ideal Diner

8.6
1314 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Diner · Logan Park · 32 tips and reviews

SchaOn B.SchaOn Blodgett: The Fish Fry is amazing! Total of 5 or 6 ingredients for the batter... And you can understand what each of them is. Delicious!!!!

TheresaTheresa: Fish Fry Fridays 4-8pm. Great food (breakfast or lunch). Small town feel.

BradBrad: Fried fish sandwich was crispy and delicious. Also, a lot of love for the lemon pie.

Red Cow is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

3. Red Cow

9.0
208 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · Warehouse District · 49 tips and reviews

NMarieNMarie: Get the fish fried hard, it's amazing! ...and their bbq sauce is phenomenal. Like I want to get a few to go & use at home

Chris R.Chris R: Probably the best Scotch eggs in Minneapolis.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Not to detract from the short rib and bacon confit, but the Breadsmith pretzel bun on the Manhattan 2.0 burger stole the show. Don't forget to order an IPA from the extensive beer list.

The Anchor Fish & Chips is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

4. The Anchor Fish & Chips

8.4
302 13th Ave NE (at 3rd St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Fish and Chips Shop · Sheridan · 133 tips and reviews

William P.William Peterson: Best fish and chips. Ever. Period. Get a spot at the bar and watch the masters in action- frying fish to perfection. Very fresh fish- seated front and center and there's no noticeable "fishy smell."

Micah S.Micah Spieler: Get take out (no wait for a table) and take it to Dangerous Man (where they have great beer).

Joe S.Joe Siewert: Get the fish and chips, duh.

Quang Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

5. Quang Restaurant

9.2
2719 Nicollet Ave (btwn E 27th & 28th St), Minneapolis, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Whittier · 149 tips and reviews

JeffJeff: lemon grass chicken, fresh spring roll and yam fried shrimp

Evva K.Evva Kraikul: Quang is hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant in the city. Try anything off of the menu and I promise it will be spectacular.

EaterEater: Consistently good food, fast service, and low prices (for big portions) bring the crowds for pho and vermicelli salad. At lunch, the banh mi is one of the best on the block. [Eater 38 Member]

Elsie's Restaurant, Bar & Bowling is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

6. Elsie's Restaurant, Bar & Bowling

8.1
729 Marshall St NE (8th Ave NE), Minneapolis, MN
Bowling Alley · Northeast Minneapolis · 57 tips and reviews

RauntandRave (.RauntandRave (TiaB): Friday night fish fry rocks! Add shrimp for $1...lol. All good. And fab martinis :)

Alvaro R.Alvaro Rojas: Unlimited coffe excellent breakfast try omelete with bacon and jam

Jon C.Jon Cass: Go pee - the bathrooms smell like big red gum.

Smack Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

7. Smack Shack

8.8
603 Washington Ave N (N 6th Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Warehouse District · 153 tips and reviews

Timothy T.Timothy Traffie: Fun spot, great food. Lobster Cobb and Fried Shrimp Po' Boy--good choices!

Arielle L.Arielle Lenox: Best seafood in Minneapolis in a really hot area. Always busy so make sure to have reservations!

City PagesCity Pages: Little in this world is more satisfying than digging a tiny fork into an open claw and removing, in one fell swoop, a massive piece of sweet lobster meat and at Smack Shack this is endless. Read more.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

8. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.0
50 S 6th St (at Nicollet Mall), Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown West · 52 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve Bivans: The fried shrimp was awesome but not cheap!

Kip L.Kip Lawrence: The happy hour is among the best in Minneapolis.

Marie D.Marie D: creamed corn. swordfish. yes.

Jefe: Urban Hacienda is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

9. Jefe: Urban Hacienda

8.5
219 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN
Taco Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 6 tips and reviews

Barry G.Barry Guettler: Fantastic Mexican restaurant on St. Anthony Main with great food and ambiance.

Daniel H.Daniel Hoeffel: The mushroom tacos are beyond good

Ben M.Ben Moormeier: Outstanding Carnitas

The Lowry is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

10. The Lowry

8.5
2112 Hennepin Avenue (22nd and Hennepin), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Lowry Hill · 190 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The full day of mealing starts with breakfast twists like a meatloaf hash, then hits lunch with a fried oysters/ slaw/ pickles/ remoulade "Oyster Peacemaker" hoagie. Read more.

Metromix M.Metromix Manager: Here for brunch? Try the peanut butter waffle: fluffy waffle topped w/ crunchy PB, vanilla custard, candied peanuts & whipped cream Read more.

Katie S.Katie Schutrop: Get the cheese curds. End of story.

Red Stag Supperclub is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

11. Red Stag Supperclub

8.3
509 1st Ave NE (btw 5th St NE & 6th St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · University · 117 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Go for the Wake Up Beer ($7), made with stout and a shot of espresso. It's a rich, creamy drink with enough head to rival most lattes. Read more.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Salmon or pork are both awesome!

Ameer H.Ameer Hashw: Staff is worthless. Only go if you're an obnoxious hipster.

Nicollet Island Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

12. Nicollet Island Inn

8.4
95 Merriam Street, Minneapolis, MN
Restaurant · University · 24 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: For river watching at it's most elegant. Renowned for both its accommodations and its menu, the Nicollet Island Inn also has a scenic patio and free parking. Read more.

William L.William Larson: The Nicollet Island Inn is a great place for special occasions. We got engaged here!

Dane H.Dane Hartzell: Bring your parents here but not your friends

Sushi Train is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

13. Sushi Train

7.6
1200 Nicollet Mall Suite C3, Minneapolis, MN
Sushi Restaurant · Loring Park · 4 tips and reviews

Eugene M.Eugene Medynskiy: Try the Ankimo (Monkfish Liver). One of the 50 best foods in the world, according to CNN!

J F.J Fern: It’s fast. It I had terrible service. Had to flag down my waitress for my bill. Never saw her at my table otherwise.Hopefully you don’t have the same experience.

Allison N.Allison Niksich: Great sushi and honestly just a fun entertaining time!

La Colonia Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

14. La Colonia Restaurant

7.8
2205 Central Ave NE (22nd Ave. N.E.), Minneapolis, MN
South American Restaurant · Windom Park · 8 tips and reviews

Diana D.Diana Diblack: Best Colombian food in The Twin Cities!

Amy J.Amy Jarrell: The cod in coconut milk was incredible. Plus plantains come with the majority of the entrees and I love fried plaintains. These were done perfectly. Service was fantastic. It's a hidden gem.

Chris S.Chris Smoot: Great food...

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Minneapolis.

15. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.4
920 2nd Ave S Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN
Steakhouse · Downtown West · 31 tips and reviews

Amy G.Amy G.: The sweet potato casserole is TO DIE FOR! Steaks are out of this world too!

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Lackluster atmosphere and outdated decor, but as usual, the steaks and service are fantastic. If only they had a better location!

Mark H.Mark Halvorsen: Try the steak