Stella's Fish Cafe
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: (612) 824-8862
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Casual seafood restaurant serving Gulf Coast favorites
- Rooftop patio
- Private parties
- Corporate events
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Editorial Review for Stella's Fish Cafe – by Melissa Sperl
In Short
There aren't many options for casual seafood in this landlocked state, but Stella's acts like there's an ocean just on the edge of Uptown. The food truly is down-home, with a hot Cajun slant. Choose your own sauce--from garlic butter to redneck reduction--and cooking method--from seared to grilled--for any fish dish (menu changes daily). Round out your meal with a side of jalapeno cornbread and Key lime pie for dessert.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasBanquet facilities are available for groups of 10 to 300 and include a private bar.
Happy HourTwo-for-one on all call drinks, tap beer and house wine from 3pm to 6pm weekdays and 12pm to 6pm weekends. Same deals apply for late-night happy hour, which runs from 9pm to 11pm Sunday to Thursday and 10pm to 12am Fridays and Saturdays. Fridays' after-work specials include the Oyster Orgy with all-you-can-eat shrimp, seviche, snow crab clusters, peel-and-eat shrimp and oysters.
User Reviews for Stella's Fish Cafe
07/19/2008 Posted by uptowngirl47
Last night I went out to Stella's had fabulous Yukon Salmon, the freshest fish I've had. I went with 6 of my college friends from Seattle, WA. They were very impressed by the whole experience and thought the fish was better than it was in Seattle. Service has always been good and consistent. I do recommend Stella's for a casual night out and fun. Come early to sit on the rooftop - it's worth it!
Pros: Fresh Fish, Rooftop, Service
Cons: long wait for table on the patio
07/17/2008 Posted by vstrong
We have had dinner at Stella's before and I thought last time was OK, but last night made me a believer. Although I think it's somewhat pricey for the surroundings, which is loud and casual (has kind of a Red Lobster feel on the main floor), the food was fabulous! We hosted 10 adults for our daughter's birthday. Ordered appetizers -- cornbread is awesome as is the calamari (wonderful light batter). Waitress comped us a crab/parmesan dip that was excellent (a birthday gift, she said). Stuffed grouper was the best fish I've ever had in the Midwest. Husband had what I can only describe as a big chunk of halibut with a very light dijon/horseradish/parmesan panko crust (actually flavor was so light it was barely there) but the preparation and the quality of fish was GREAT. Son-in-law had king salmon which, while a smaller size piece, he said was excellent. We had a picky eater/seafood hater and she said the steak was good; ribs were too. One person ordered Nicoise Salad w/seared ahi tuna. He's a waiter at an upscale Twin Cities restaurant and said he would have been proud to serve the salad. Desserts are HUGE. Several of us shared the Bananas Foster style cheesecake (waitress flames the liquor at the table -- oooh, ahhhh) and a pineapple upside cake with amaretto and caramel. It was great, but my daughter took most of it home as they also comped her a delicious, big red velvet cupcake with a candle in it. Dining room was packed on a Wednesday night and rooftop wait was 2 or more hours. At $9/apiece for Mojitos, we can't afford to drink long enough to wait for a table, The purple mojitos are wonderful, the pomegranate mint lemonade is a virgin version at 1/3 the cost. Mmmmm... Our waitress was wonderful. She knew the preparations well, gave us great advice on what to order, and her helpers were quick and efficient. Best surprise of all -- No added gratuity for a group of 10; she worked for her tip!
Pros: Beautiful view, great seafood, great waitstaff, large portions
Cons: No bread baskets, high priced drinks
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