My wife and I have been here so many times, so it's long overdue for me to write a review. As a fish market, nothing else in the Twin Cities compares, particularly if you're an oyster lover. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Now for the food service. OMG, get here as soon as possible! So many craveable options. My wife is absolutely addicted to their Bang Bang Shrimp. Six huge Shrimp in a light batter and a spicy mayo made in house. I like the Buffalo Shrimp. Eight blackened Shrimp with a Buffalo Mayo dipping sauce on the side. And then there's the Burger. One of my top 5 in the Twin Cities. Two crispy smashed patties, gooey cheese, house made pickles, grilled onions; my mouth is watering just writing this. I want one now! I've also had the Fish and Chips, which are a good size, again with a light batter that isn't at all greasy and doesn't leave you feeling bloated.

I came here to find really good quality fish to make sashimi with and I felt this was my best bet. I was really happy with the quality of fish we had gotten. It was delicious and fatty and fresh. The crew that works there is super friendly! They make me feel very welcome and comfortable in their store. They also have a fun array of other non fish related products there. They have different oils, seasonings, sauces, tinned fish, etc. The store is very clean and while it smells like fish, it smells fresh and like an ocean instead of rotting or fish that's been sitting out way too long. Go eat at their little restaurant that's in the back corner of the store! It is so delicious. We came in for a poke bowl which was their special at the time and we were VERY happy with the quality and taste. I keep meaning to go back and try more things from their restaurant and I hope to soon! If you want fresh delicious seafood come here!

IMHO We needed to find oysters for grandpa and discovered Coastal Seafoods. When you walk through the doors, you enter a bright world of seafood offerings from fresh fish to canned sardines, condiments, breads, oyster shuckers, etc. Oh, and there is a corner cafe in the back to order specialized fish sandwiches and other yummy things. If we hadn't already eaten a big lunch, I'd have loved to order some fish 'n chips! I'm a photo hobbyist and was a visitor to the area, so I was taking pictures to share on this Yelp review. There was no issue until one young employee showed his displeasure. Sorry. If you need fresh seafood and a wide variety, get thee to Coastal Seafoods! I'm sure you'll find almost anything you need.

After an unpleasant procedure at U of M clinic, being only 10 minutes away, decided to reward myself by finally trying the much-heralded Coastal Seafoods burger. It lives up to the hype. A double, but eminently eatable. All the elements held up to on-the-road noshing (a personal benchmark test.). They stayed integrated, did not slop around or crumble, and fit the hand as well as any burger I have ever tried. The flavor is wonderfully beefy, and that predominates. The other components balance and complement the meat, rather than overpower it. it is not top tier in the cities, but a very close second. Fries (chose Old Bay seasoning) were tasty, if a touch under-salted and more than a touch soft. Both personal preferences, but would have loved a few more minutes in the fryer to crisp them up rather than being limp, and the immeasurable pleasure of licking fry salt off one's fingers was denied. The fish on a stick, surprisingly for such a renowned fish monger, was the lowlight of the meal. The batter just totally overpowered the fish, which flaked and fell everywhere once the batter shell was no longer enclosing it. A neat idea, but lacking in the execution. Side note: the amount of time it takes the kitchen to kick out this treat is just perfect to allow you one circuit of Coastal Seafoods other unique and eclectic offering, check out, and be back at the register to collect your hot treasure!

I recently visited Coastal Seafoods and had an outstanding experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home. Their selection of fresh seafood is impressive, and I was particularly delighted by the availability of sashimi-grade sushi. If you're looking for fresh seafood, Coastal Seafoods is definitely worth a visit. There's also ample parking available and it's next to United Noodles for those looking for an Asian grocery store as well.

I originally came here to purchase fresh fish for Sushi (which is incredible), but I didn't realize that there was a little restaurant in the corner. I ordered the fish tacos and they were cooked right in front of me! Mmm, you can hear the fish sizzle as you wait. It was a fantastic fish taco.

Have come here a number of times for sushi grade fish and fresh seafood in general. They are excellent on that front. But this was my first time eating here and wow was I missing out. If you're looking for fish tacos in the area,(and maybe anywhere in MSP) come here. In the winter seating is extremely limited, but their patio is beautiful in the summer. Staff was super inviting and clearly took pride in their work. As they should - this place is an institution.

Read in a Facebook burger blog to try this place. It's part of the fresh seafood grocery store. We came early to avoid a rush as it has minimal seating. 2 tables of four and about 3 usable bar stools against the counter. My husband had the coastal burger which is a Wagyu smashed double patty. Brioche bun and not too salty. Oddly, it was on the sweet side for me, likely from the sauce. I tried the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. The shrimp were perfectly prepared, large and delish. The amount of greens was quite small, and they were drowned in Caesar dressing. My preference would be more greens, lighter in the dressing. Overall, a decent option, particularly if you need to pick up some premium seafood anyway.

Coastal Seafoods is home of the best seafood in the Twin Cities without a doubt! Coastal is a restaurant and seafood market that is unparalleled in quality and selection. I have gone to the market part of it to get fish quite a number of times. I have purchased their Verlasso Salmon, King Ora Salmon, Ahi Tuna, and Crabcakes. The fish is all super fresh, super delicious, and a lot of them are even sashimi grade. I have used the salmon and tuna to make my own homemade sushi with my friends for a sushi night and it was a huge hit. I'd argue the fish here tastes way better and fresher than any of the sushi restaurants around town. Now onto the cafe, I finally had the chance to try the cafe a couple of months ago and was blown away. At the cafe, they turn a lot of the products they sell in the market side into the most delicious dishes. I decided to go with the Coastal Fish and Chips as I was really craving them after watching them post videos of making them on their Instagram. My friends got the Connecticut Style Lobster Roll. Let me just say, that may have been the best fish and chips I've ever had. The outside was crispy and flavorful, but the inside was so soft and tender. Paired with the tartar sauce, coleslaw, and fries and oh my god - you have one of the most delectable meals of all time. My friends somehow outdid me with their Connecticut style lobster roll - while I didn't get to try this, I can tell by their reactions that this was a life changing roll. By just looking at it, I can say it's one of the best, if not the best, in the Twin Cities. When (and it's when not if) I come back, I will need to try some more menu items - probably the Connecticut roll first - because everything sounded and looked absolutely phenomenal. The staff at the cafe and market are both very friendly and helpful. If you ask them to skin and debone your fish, they'll usually do it for you as well which can save a lot of time - just make sure to double check for bones because a lot of times there can be some missed sneaky ones. The cafe side is very small with just a few tables, but it wasn't too crowded when we were there and we could easily grab a table without issue. And while it was bad weather when we visited, they do have a large area outside with picnic tables that look perfect for soaking in the sun and enjoying a good lobster roll! The vibe is definitely casual, but it's extremely clean and everything in there is so pristine. Also just a fun note, but if you are planning to make sushi at home - grab some sashimi grade fish from Coastal and then head next door to United Noodles and get all of your other sushi needs (rice, nori, etc.)