I have a new
favorite sea food restaurant in Minneapolis; it's Sea Change. My apologies to Oceanaire but this sophisticated establishment which also happens to have a cool vibe to it has won me over.
If you are not familiar with Sea Change it is in the historic mill district and is located on the
ground floor of the Guthrie Theater. This might be considered a "special occasion" type of place for many people. The entrée prices hover in the low twenty dollar range but it's hard to bypass their delectable small plates so the dinner ticket can expand quickly. Special occasion or not, the outstanding and
sustainable seafood is well worth it.
It is not too surprising that this newer restaurant in the Guthrie is a success since Tim McKee is at the helm. Chef McKee is the creative power behind
other notable restaurants such as La Belle Vie, Solera, Barrio and Smally's Caribbean Barbeque. Additionally he won the
James Beard award in 2009 for best chef in the Midwest.
Like most great places the menu is limited. It was hard to pick a favorite because all six dishes that we had were outstanding. I highly recommend the tuna poke, diver scallop appetizer and the mussels. We ventured out with
grilled octopus and I would definitely order it again. You really can not make a poor choice ordering.
I love the fact that you can go to Sea Change just to enjoy a drink at the bar, have a five course delightful dinner or simply grab a couple of small plates while
sitting outside on their patio. There is something for all moods. This is a place to check out; special occasion or not.
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