The in-laws had apparently been here before and really liked it, so they took us here on a Friday night because I love seafood (hubbie doesn't, so I don't get it as often as I'd like). The inside is quite swank, featuring a pretty large bar area on the right when you first enter. We were there for a sit-down dinner, so we proceeded around the left to the counter to get a table. I noticed this place must have a decent loyal following because of the merch you could purchase there at the counter (tee shirts, hats, sweat shirts, etc)! It wasn't too busy despite it being Friday night, so we got a table right away. It was really hard to pick what I wanted off the menu because A LOT of the options looked deliciously tempting (just gonna have to go back), but I eventually decided on a shrimp pasta, and that was the RIGHT choice. Mmm, so good! And a decent portion for the price too, as I took half of it home in a to-go box. I was pleased by the speed at which they got our order ready, as well as how attentive the server was (my in-laws suck down iced tea like no one's business, but she managed to keep them topped off regularly). The parking lot is interesting, as it has above ground and underground parking (probably nice to have the option to go below during the snowy winters around here). It shares the parking lot with a grocery and some other things, which felt a bit cramped, but as I said, we happened to be there when it wasn't too crowded somehow. read more

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Had a great experience at mallards! love their weekday happy hour everyday 4-6 pm, had such great specials. We got the steak alfredo, which compared to other times lacked some seasoning and was a bit watery, but the steak was perfectly cooked at medium rare. The jambalaya was very tasty as well. The ambiance was calm and relaxed dueing a friday early evening. Jenn provided us great, friendly service, loved our astrology chit chat! read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - JAMBALAYA - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Had an amazing early Saturday lunch/brunch. We already want to go back! We were in the area and got there at around 11 AM on a Saturday. We knew they offered brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM on weekends. We asked if we could order from the lunch menu, and our server, Noel, said that would likely be fine, although they usually do not start serving lunch until noon. She went and got lunch menus for us, and it was not an issue at all. It was really nice of her to go above and beyond for us! We had not been to this restaurant before, and there were a few things on the lunch menu that we specifically wanted to try. We had backup choices from the brunch menu just in case. Any other server could have simply said, "No, we do not start serving lunch until noon." Instead, Noel was fantastic and made it possible for us to order from the lunch menu. We really appreciated her making the extra effort. The vibe of the restaurant is also really nice. It is quite large, and there are windows everywhere. All of the employees were incredibly kind and welcoming as well. The bathrooms were clean and had paper towels instead of only air dryers, which I appreciate. We started with the Crab Queso. I really enjoyed it, although not quite as much as my wife did. They describe it as queso, but it is really more of a hot, cheesy crab dip. The chips they serve with it were fantastic as well. My wife described it as the best crab dip she has ever eaten and a top-three queso she has ever had. We have had a lot of queso, so that is a pretty high bar! I got the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich at the Nashville Hot spice level. It was absolutely fantastic. It was not the best Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich I have ever had, but it was good enough to make me want to order it again. There was one slight mistake with my order. The sandwich comes with chips, and you can upgrade to fries or other sides for an additional cost. I told our server that the chips were fine, but when I got my plate, it came with fries, and there was an extra $1 charge on the bill. I did not complain because a dollar is not a big deal, and the fries were actually fantastic. However, it was still a small mistake since I did not ask for the upgraded fries. My wife got the Jambalaya and said she really liked it as well. I tried a little and enjoyed it, but I do not think Jambalaya is really my thing. They have a few locations around the Twin Cities, and we already want to go back to one of them. I want to try their Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles, along with several other items on the menu. There were also several appetizers that sounded great. They do charge a credit card service fee, but it was not nearly as much as I have seen at other establishments. It looked like it was only about a $2 difference compared with paying cash. Normally, this is something that really irks me. I generally deduct a star when restaurants pass credit card fees on to the customer. However, the customer service, food, atmosphere, and overall experience made it impossible for me to give them anything other than five stars. Absolutely fantastic. Check this place out! read more

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This chain is so good! This spot is conveniently located in a hotel, too! Lots of parking available in a free parking lot. They specialize in seafood, and they provided lots of it which was awesome. We had the scampi, shrimp & grits, and fish n chips. So delicious, and portions were great. The restaurant was clean and chic, with private awnings between booths. Service was quick and kind. This was a great find! read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Restaurant inside - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Nice atmosphere where not too loud despite being busy. Food was excellent: jerk chicken nachos were super tasty and relatively light. Shrimp and corn risotto delicious. Mocktail and beer good. Worth a visit read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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This is the 3rd Mallards location i've been to over the last year & generally seafood isn't my thing, which is why i've never had interest in going. This location is blocks away from my job as well as close to home. I recently looked over the menu and found that they offered quite a few non seafood options that sounded good enough for me. The menu at this location is a bit different than the others. They have some daily specials, HH and even some seasonal dishes. I went with the Tennessee Hot Chicken sandwich and my mom got the Crispy Lemon Chicken. The sandwich was good, wasn't as spicy as I hoped it would be but still good. I upgraded chips to cajun fries and those were good. The Crispy Lemon chicken was okay to me, my mom enjoyed it but didn't like the mashed potatoes it came with. She said they were too lumpy. We also shared a crab cake - still too fishy for me lol, but my mom liked it. I got a raspberry lemon drop martini and it was a bit watered down tasting but I'd definitely go back and try some other options. Our server was really nice and attentive. Made the experience overall great. Generally a nice space/atmosphere. read more

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Comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Attentive and cordial staff (shout-out John E ) Loved all of our food, good beer list. read more

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I'm giving this place a 5 because it really gives you a lot for what you pay. The food was quite good with all the reliable breakfast favorites available. I was especially impressed with the sausage patties since they tasted homemade. I got a huge meal for just $16 and bottomless mimosas for $15. You really can't beat that! The service was fast and everyone was friendly. Also, the restaurant wasn't too busy on a Saturday, which made it even better. However, they also take reservations if you ever need them. The decor and location aren't super fancy, but it has a cozy hometown kitchen vibe, but the restaurant and bathrooms were very clean, so no complaints there! I definitely will be back and will consider this as a new rotation in my breakfast options. read more

Service and food are both somewhat basic here. While staff is friendly they might need a little work for things like not bringing your appetizer and entrée at the very same time. Jambalaya was good and hearty. Not my favorite flavors, but probably just a different style. It would be nice if mocktails were included in the happy hour discount prices for cocktails. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I arrived around 8 PM on a Friday night, and the place was still lively. We were seated right away near the bar, just as we requested. We started with the walleye bites and elote corn fritters--both came out quickly. The walleye bites were my favorite, though the portion was a bit small. There was a special menu that night, and I went with the chilled lobster and shrimp roll served with fries. It arrived fast and was packed with flavor. A fun surprise: the restaurant has pull tabs! I played a few while waiting, which helped pass the time. Service was great overall, though we did have to track down our server at the end to pay the bill. All in all, I'd go back--especially for the walleye bites. I might even stop in again today. read more

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Had family dinner with my in-laws at mallards, they ordered some appetizers the only one I tried was the jalapeno cornbread which was extremely good. My salad was great, service was decent a little slow but they were busy, so not anything to be upset about. Espresso martini was on point. Overall a very good experience. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - SOUTHWEST SHRIMP COBB - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Great food! Massive portions, and delicious Cajun spicing. We had a meeting here and it worked great, fun different food for the area and our booth worked perfectly for us to have a closed conversation. Bit loud but nothing out of the ordinary for an open space. I'll definitely be back! Brittany our server was amazing, quick, attentive, and on the ball! read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - FRIED WALLEYE SANDWICH - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Had such a nice evening meal here at Mallards. First time here and will come back again in the future. Made easy reservations online and when we came in we were seated right away. Our server Dylan G was super friendly, attentive and was knowledgeable about food allergies! I have celiac and he helped make me feel safe when ordering. The menu had lots of gluten free options and I decided in the healthy choice options of salmon and the broccoli and rices. Will come back again to enjoy! read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Blackened Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Had a dinner at Mallards. Got the Nashville hot chicken and cornbread waffles. It was pretty good. The chicken was a bit too much flavor wise but I would get again. Waiter was great and was quick to check on us. The parking is quite a bit but it does share with other businesses. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - HOT CHICKEN & WAFFLES - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Nice location across 494 from the Best Buy corporate. Nice space and the menu has a great selection. I came here during happy hour and tried a couple of the items off that menu. The shrimp taco was good; came with a lot of shrimp and the sauce was tasty. The Cajun fries were sadly not good.. too many different spices that didn't compliment each other. I tried the $4 happy hour margarita and it had nice flavor, perhaps not much alcohol, but a tropical beach taste. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Happy hour! Shrimp taco, Cajun fries, HH margarita - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I've been here multiple times. The drinks are pretty good but quite sweet. The food is average. The service is good. My mom and I shared a crab cake and bang bang shrimp taco for happy hour special. The crab cake was okay, the shrimp taco was very good! I got the shrimp sautéed instead of fried. Lots of flavor- would have been happy with three of these. Lobster roll- I mean it's lobster in MN so you know what you're signing up for. It was fine. I didn't finish it. My mom seemed to enjoy her goat cheese eggs and potatoes. We like this place for its location and plenty of seating, but I always leave wanting a little more flavor. read more

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Fun, reasonably priced, cocktails. Enjoyed cucumber cooler and expresso martini. Noel was a great server: friendly, funny, helpful, and attentive - 5 star service. Started with the walleye bites and jalapeño cornbread. Both were good; although not many bites to share and the jalapeños on the top of a large round cornbread were burnt. For entrees, enjoyed the fried shrimp, hot chicken and waffles, and the salmon New Orleans. The salmon was drowning in sauce and you couldn't taste the fish really. The hot chicken had some major heat but good and tender. Loved the plump fried shrimp. read more

Our server, John, is my favorite part of this restaurant. He is so sincere, so friendly, he looks you in the eyes, he really wants to connect. This was our second time at this restaurant and he remembered that I didn't like my food very spicy. Um, am I that memorable or that "Karen" or is this man incredible? I think the latter. He keeps the drinks flowing (and we don't drink alcohol) and the table clear of dirty plates, and has is not shy with recommendations (and he works in the kitchen too so he knows how the food is actually prepared.) We have had the brussel sprouts (perfectly done, nicely sweet sauce) the blackened shrimp with grits (not too spicy, a cheesey delight), meatloaf (not mine but my friend liked it), the salad with peanuts (a huge mound of nummyness!) It's got this on the ocean beach vibe but the food is always served in a presentation that is much fancier (especially considering the price point: a $16 salad, for example.) I don't know why this place isn't busier, so stop by, there is plenty of parking and plenty of room for dinner! read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - blackened shrimp with grits - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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I met up with a friend for dinner, this restaurant is big. Right in the corner of a shopping area, tons of parking to choose from. They had a special on steak that day and I had to go with something nostalgic- meatloaf. It was pretty good, the sweet tomato glaze was surprisingly tasty with the dish, I usually have gravy on top. Service was great, she checked in on us quite often. Restaurant was big, gave me a steak house vibe, like land and sea. read more

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Excellent, casual dining spot that serves food with an elevated taste. The blackened walleye tacos were absolutely astounding, and I would order those again and again. My wife ordered the fried walleye sandwich that she absolutely savor. read more

Food was great. Service was a little slow. The walleye bites were done superb without a fishy after taste and it was crispy with a nice flavor, the bang bang shrimp taco was flavorful and had a little zing and not too spicy, the shrimp Campechana was good. Nice big dining area but needs some sound proofing because it can get pretty loud. They have a great HH pricing menu. First time here and thought the good was great. They have crab legs special on Thursdays. read more

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John is the man he is really him. We had the best experience in a long time here. We're gatekeeping heavy.... Come hungry and eat everything

Food is delicious. Did the crab boil very good. Would love to go back for brunch. Everything on the menu looks very very good. See you soon. read more

The chicken and waffles are so bomb! Those are definitely my go to. The dry rub wings were also delicious!

Unbelievably horrible service. My mother just went with her friend two days ago and recommend it to me and my boyfriend. We drive 30 minutes to go here, get seated outside, and sit and watch through the window as a table of 5 sits down and proceeds to get served. Not only did we get there way before them but continued to wait 30 minutes for someone to just take our drink orders. There were multiple waiters working and not one looked outside as we were sitting there. The lady who seated us communicated someone would be with us shortly after we were seated. After a slow 30 minutes pass we eventually walked out as our time, gas, and expectations were wasted. We had a young lady come outside and check in on the table right next to us and completely avoid us and pay no attention. Do not recommend going here, especially at night. If you want good service and a nice evening go somewhere else. I wish I could rate 0 stars. read more

If you like seafood, you will always have a good time at Mallards. I don't, and I still enjoy the place. I've been probably 10 times and it's time to write down my thoughts. Last night, Melissa took excellent care of us and the service is almost always good here. They strike just the right balance of being around when you need them and not overwhelming you. The food definitely has a Louisiana-style flair to it. (I lived in Louisiana for 35 years so trust me.) And according to my seafood friends, the seafood dishes are yummy. My favorite is the lemon caper chicken dish whose name escapes me. Pull a pro move like I did and ask for a few extra capers. Yuuummm. The vibe in the place is super cute with windows all along one wall looking out on the intersection. The prices are about what you'd expect from a sit down place so I'm happy. And yep they have a great bar too if you like to drink. read more

I must say being from Louisiana I struggle to find great places to eat when I'm traveling. This place exceeded those expectations! The seasoning and the flavor were present in everything I tried. Make sure you step in for happy hour they have really great items on that menu as well. I truly enjoyed the service and food. This place a must try if you're in the area read more

We have been to this location quite a few times but I've never took the time to write a review. Last night we dined for dinner. The food was great. We had Shrimp and Grits, Jambalaya and a Turkey club sandwich. All were hot, fresh and tasty. What I came to comment on was how good the service was. Our server, John E, was fantastic! He was attentive, good natured, and so sweet to my elderly mother. We all left in a much better moods than we arrived thanks to John. read more

Here for a week so we decided to try this place out. We weren't disappointed, food was amazing! We had the walleye bites appetizer, walleye fish tacos, and the crab cauliflower fried rice. Everything was delicious, even the drinks! I forgot the servers name but he was great too! It wasn't very busy on a Monday night and atmosphere was perfect. They have a lot of booths for seating which makes it more private as well. Plenty of parking too! We come to the area often so we will definitely be back! read more

First time here. I ordered the peanut butter jalapeño triple berry aioli smash burger with fries. The burger was outstanding and the fries were wimpy. Our waitress was pleasant. I would go back. read more

What a great first experience! Service was fast, friendly and good suggestions. The food was amazing! We went at 1pm on a Saturday so they still had brunch and full dinner options- best of both worlds! The kitchen has extra biscuits gravy and bacon that we got for free! They have a reasonably priced kids meal with good portion and fruit cup as well as coloring. The salmon New Orleans was so flavorful and cooked wonderfully. The lobster roll has great crispy fries and even has extra butter for dipping. The French toast was like a dessert, it's pretty sweet for a meal but would be fun to share for The table. There is free underground covered parking. Lots of seating, tables and bar options. Not too busy at all. We'll be back! read more

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The food was substandard and the service was lackluster. A big disappointment considering how expensive it is to eat out these days. I will not go back. read more

Excellent food snd service. Took my girlfriend there for a birthday lunch. Our server was awesome. A little spendy but we did have a cocktail with lunch. Birthday dessert was a hot apple pie ala mode read more

‍ My honey found this place. The ambiance & especially the lighting is awesome & nice bar too. They have a wine room where you can have a small gathering. For starters, we had the boudin balls and crab cakes(in picture). The we had the fried shrimp, walleye sandwich and lobster roll. It was ALL tasty. Our server was nice & provided a great service. Next time we are in town, we will be back. Must EAT there. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - BOUDIN BALLS and MARYLAND CRAB CAKES - Seafood Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Ate here for lunch and it was great. I was starving. We ordered a coke and a cherry coke. Their cherry syrup was different is a delicious way. Crab cakes were perfect not fishy. Fish tacos and steak linguini were also awesome. Not from this side of town but when we return we'll be remembering this place! Sorry no pix. It was about 2:00 and there was maybe 5 other people in there which was nice for us! I liked the space too. Modern clean vibes without being stark white. We sat in a booth. Server was nice and knowledgeable. read more

Decent place to grab a meal. Plenty of parking, prices are reasonable and there always seem to be tables available. Service is hit or miss but generally fine. Food is decent. Nothing super spectacular but quality, freshness and temperature always seem good. Get the loaf of bread to share! It's SO good as are the three dipping options that come with it. There is nothing fancy about this place which is perfectly fine. It's clean and has decent lighting. Booths by the windows are the best. Good variety of food options. Cocktails are so so. You won't break the bank and you'll leave full. read more

It's places like this that put restaurants out of business. This particular restaurant has online ordering specifically that they will deliver your meals. They charge you for that delivery ($7.95). Then when we called to ask when the meal would be delivered... "We don't deliver, we're a sit down restaurant. You'd have to come in to pick your meal up." (I've been in the restaurant which is Burger King Chic at best.). And of course their only solution is to offer a refund but they really can't say when that refund will happen. Arghhhhh!!! read more

Food and service were top tier. The prices were outstanding and the atmosphere was upbeat and lively.

Food and service were both fantastic!! Ask for John and then listen to what he says (except stick up for the Cajun fries). John is partial to the corn fritters, but the best is get the Cajun fries so you have remoulade sauce to dip the fritters into!! Makes them even better. Then John steered us to Gammy's meatloaf for my wife and Jambalaya for me. Finishing it off with hot apple pie ala mode. Definitely will return. read more

My sister and I decided to give this place a try on a Monday evening. There is plenty of free parking. The front of this building is very unassuming and quite frankly... kind of boring lol. But as well all know, you can't judge a book by its cover. There is an outdoor patio but it really doesn't have any type of view. The inside was clean and modern, not overly cluttered. We were seated right away by the hostess and she was friendly. Our server was also friendly but nothing over the top. She did not refill our drinks at any point and dropped the butter from our bread appetizer, that she did promptly fix. So service 4 out of 5. Food! You have to get their daily bread! The bread is fantastic!! And the butter, jam and pimento cheese are delicious!! I got the filet mignon and shrimp scampi. The filet was cooked perfectly and was seasoned to perfection!! 10/10! The scampi was fairly tasteless... I would skip that and do the fried shrimp instead. The mashed potatoes were your standard restaurant potato, nothing special. My sister got the Mediterranean pasta without feta and said it was pretty average. The key lime pie was bursting with lime flavor and the texture was smooth and creamy. Overall, this feels like it is riding right along side Red lobster or a slightly fancier version. If you like Red Lobster, you will probably like this place as well! read more

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