Best Place for Mussels?

[SpicySara]

I am looking for suggestions on the best mussels you have had in Minneapolis or St. Paul. For this next weekend I am looking for somewhere over by the Lakes in Minneapolis, but in general anywhere across the metro would be good too as I love mussels!

[Royboy1256]

Blue Point in Wayzata. Go for Happy Hour and enjoy reduced prices in the small but always hopping bar.

[Haricotsv2]

Oops! I meant to reply to the original post. I love Meritage--the mussels are always great and I love the frites with béarnaise sauce.
Margi

[chazmo]

When they have them as a special, the mussels at SeaSalt were the best I've had in the twin cities. Very large portion and the fries were equally good. I can't wait for them to open for the season.

[Kldwsp]

In St. Paul, Muddy Pig, where you can order as a n app or with linguini. Second choice, Salut Bar Amercain, ESP. On Mondays with one of their $10 bottle of wine selections.

[SpicySara]

We went for lunch today and where by the lakes so Barbette was the logical place to go. I have had them there before and the lime coconut did not disappoint, but thanks for all the other suggestions as now I have a list to focus my next adventures!

[yttri]

I haven't had mussels in restaurants here for a while, but I noticed whenever I did get them last summer and fall they were not very plump. The taste was fine, but really skimpy-looking things. Just had a few from a friend's order at Eat Street Social though and noticed they looked plumper. Maybe it was a hard season for them previously?

[soupkitten]

i like the mussels in white wine broth at 112 eatery. it's on the app menu but i've been known to make a meal of the dish, extra bread to sop up the broth, of course...

[semanticantics]

I would imagine Meritage should be in your investigation.

[latte4me]

+1 for Meritage. Best Moules Frites I've ever had.

[Db Cooper]

If you ever eat at Ngon and they are on the appetizer menu, order them.

[SpicySara]

I have been there, but not had their mussels - will definitely give them a try next time as I love this place.

[Db Cooper]

Their app menu changes so they aren't always on there. I am quite sure you won't be disappointed.

[kevin47]

Cave Vin makes very good ones.

[splatgirl]

+1 on Cave Vin's. Obsession-worthy. They're the best I've had since Figlio circa 1990.

[MayrMN]

I 3rd Cave Vin!!

[Musky_Hunter]

+1 on Cave Vin

[bob s]

Barbette's mussels have been excellent in the past. I think that they're probably your best bet near the lakes. They serve them in a traditional wine sauce or with a coconut lime preparation.

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Barbette
1600 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408