Ahoy Matey! 5 Great Seafood Restaurants in the Twin Cities Area

The Midwest is famous for beef, but there is some excellent seafood available not far from our Springs Twin Cities luxury apartment communities. Enjoy a night out with family or friends at one of our favorite seafood restaurants.

Springs at Apple Valley

Osaka Seafood Steakhouse
7537 W 149th St, Apple Valley
952.432.6155
1.1 miles from Springs at Apple Valley

So you love seafood but your significant other prefers a big juicy steak? You'll both be happy with a trip to Osaka, where dinner is truly an event. Sushi, sashimi and rolls are plated like works of art, while teppanyaki chefs put on a show preparing chicken, scallops, shrimp, filet mignon or tuna on the hibachi grill. Can't decide? Go with a combo dinner. Osaka serves lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Porterhouse Steaks & Seafood
11211 205th St W, Lakeville
952.469.2995
9.5 miles from Springs at Apple Valley

Porterhouse is one of those timeless restaurants that's always a good choice for date night or a special occasion. Rich wood accents, soft lighting and attentive servers create an elegant ambiance. The menu includes fresh salmon, pan-seared sea scallops and Nova Scotia lobster tails, and customers rave about the specialty cocktails such as Lemon Drop Martini and Porterhouse Sidecar. Porterhouse is open for dinner seven days a week and reservations are strongly recommended.

Sea Salt Eatery
4825 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
612.721.8990
15.3 miles from Springs at Apple Valley

Sometimes nothing hits the spot like a crispy platter of fish and chips and an ice-cold beer. Those are the days you run, not walk, to Sea Salt Eatery. Twin Cities residents have fallen in love with their po’ boys, seafood tacos, clam fries and crab cakes. Sit outside on a nice day and listen to the relaxing sounds of nearby Minnehaha Falls. Sea Salt is a seasonal restaurant that serves lunch and dinner seven days a week from March until October. Be forewarned: reservations are not accepted and the lines get long.

Springs at Egan Drive

Perron's Sul Lago
16154 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake
952.440.1411
3.8 miles from Springs at Egan Drive

Seafood is a staple of Italian cuisine, so it's no surprise that it's a main feature at this sleek but casual restaurant. In addition to fresh Alaskan halibut and Norwegian salmon, seafood dishes include mouthwatering cioppino, creamy scallop gnocchi and shrimp risotto. Perron's serves dinner Monday through Saturday, and daily specials are offered on weeknights. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Stella's Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar
1400 W Lake St, Minneapolis
612.824.8862
20.1 miles from Springs at Egan Drive

A name like that could be a heavy burden to live up to, but Stella's comes through with flying colors from the bright neon signs to the breathtaking rooftop dining. The extensive menu includes sushi, fresh catch selections and daily chef's plate specials. Stop in for Sunday Lobster-ama, a one-and-a-quarter-pound whole Maine lobster for $19.95. Lunch and dinner are served seven days a week and reservations are recommended.

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