Oyster bars in Minnesota are clustered in the Minneapolis area.
An acquired taste for many, oysters are commonly served raw on the half-shell with hot sauce or lemon juice. For a relaxing scene where a variety of oysters can be sampled, you may want to head to an oyster bar, generally found in seafood restaurants. Minnesota is home to a number of oyster bars, all of which are clustered in the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
Blue Point Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Blue Point Restaurant and Oyster Bar is located in Wayzata, MN, across the street from Lake Minnetonka. The oyster bar area offers a more casual atmosphere than do the main dining rooms. Freshly shucked oysters are available from Blue Point, VA; Malqeque and Salutation, Prince Edward Island and Kumomoto, WA. Baked Blue Point Oysters Rockefeller is also offered, with the oysters served with spinach, fennel, parmesan and cream. If you're hungry for more than oysters, the restaurant offers a full menu of appetizers, entrees and sides.
Blue Point Restaurant and Oyster Bar
739 Lake Street East
Wayzata, MN 55391-1712
952- 475-3636
bluepointrestaurantandbar.com
Stella's Fish Cafe
Stella's Fish Café, located in downtown Minneapolis, serves a full menu of barbecue, steaks and seafood. Fresh oysters are available in five types. Blue Points are described as tasting briny and fresh. For sweet and crisp, try Steamboats. Hyde Points are said to be salty, smooth and delicate, with Kusshis being smooth with a light mineral taste. Tottens are described as fresh and crisp with a light brine flavor. The bar offers a Friday "oyster orgy" happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m., when all oysters are offered for a lower-than-normal price and beverages are two-for-one.
Stella's Fish Cafe
1402 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2640
612-824-8862
stellasfishcafe.com
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
The Oceanaire Seafood Room has a policy of only serving sustainably caught seafood. An extensive selection of oysters is available from the bar, including Kumamoto, Jorstad, Nisqually, Chef Creek, Denman Island, Nookta Sound, Cotuit, Wellfleet, and Fisher's Island. Each night, an "oyster of the day" is featured at a lower price. Diners can enjoy a large menu of appetizers, soups, salads and seafood, flow in fresh daily.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
1300 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-333-2277
Theoceanaire.com
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