Bait & Hook is such a hidden gem and we enjoyed our experience while dining in! We did have reservations but I'm not sure if the weather or play off basketball kept people away as it was a Friday night. They were still busy but not busy to where you felt overwhelmed and couldn't have a conversation without yelling. If you are on the fence on wanting an appetizer, I would suggest the Kung Pao Calamari. It was very good! Just the right amount of sweat heat! The glazed salmon was very good. The apple shallot glaze was amazing and you could taste it with every bite. The prime rib was delicious and melted in your mouth with every bite! The lobster tail was good but I personally could have done with a little more flavor. To end the meal we decided to split the salted Carmel gelato and it was the perfect way to end our meal. read more

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Food service and ambience were top shelf. The experience was one that made our New Year's Eve.

This was our fourth visit and it's a long haul for us but well worth the drive. Susan was our server and I would definitely ask to have her take care of us again. We had a plethora of food oysters, ceviche, ribs, salmon, octopus Cornish game hen. One of us was not feeling very well and they took very good care of us bringing us 7-Up. It's a it's a wonderful find in a great setting. You better make a reservation they are busy. read more

We have wanted to try Bait and Hook since pre-COVID and finally did so to celebrate my parents 60th wedding anniversary. It was AMAZING - the service was exceptional, ambience was perfect for and a nice surprise, the food was delectable- everything our party orders was fabulous and the team went above and beyond to make our first experience perfect! There were so many great things on the menu - and GF options and we canNOT wait to go back again soon and try more from their menu. It's a great drive from Mpls to go west to experience Bait & Hook! We would highly recommend! read more

It is somewhat surprising that this place is able to maintain business in a small town. It was nice to see the place full. Nice decor. Friendly service. Ample parking. Outdoor seating available. The food is decent, but be ready for a sizable bill. The prime rib was not the greatest. Medium rare as I ordered, but lukewarm and lacking flavor. I should have followed my gut and not gotten the surf and turf combo as the lobster tail was small. Ok, fresh flavor, but small. Definitely a hefty price for what you get. Our table tried a couple of the apps. The bacon wrapped shrimp was good, but again, pretty spendy. It's an ok place, just not sure it's worth the bill. read more

Excellent food & service . Salmon was perfect ! We will definitely return. A little on the high end for pricing but it was worth it.

Delicious food! Awesome service & the sweetest owners who really love their community! And make sure you save room for dessert!

Food was pretty good although overpriced. The one star review is for the manager / owner rudeness. We were told our two year old was being too loud and she said we should take him to a separate room since other people were trying to eat. First time for everything I guess! Don't go here with kids. read more

If you need somewhere fancy to go for an anniversary or birthday or just for fun, this is your place to go! It is a little bit on the pricier side, but if you're going for a special occasion I definitely recommend this place to treat yourself! The food is phenomenal and I was quite impressed with my mule! You can choose a live lobster from the tank if that's your cup of tea. The servers are extremely friendly and attentive. The hubby and I came here for our 9 year anniversary. Great experience overall! read more

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We recently had a surprise birthday party for my wife at Bait and Hook. I reserved the back room which accommodates 16 comfortably. Everyone in our family group was satisfied with food quality and taste. Service was excellent. Thanks to Wyatt and servers assisting him. Owners Alesha and Mehi the chef do a wonderful job. We held our Daughter's wedding dinner here and come here on a regular basis and are always satisfied. Alesha resently updated lighting and decor. Fun place to dine. If you haven't been here you need to go. If you've been here you know what I mean. We highly recommend. Reservations are always a good idea. Thank you Bait and Hook for making all our dining experiences special! read more

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I was surprised to find such good seafood so far from the nearest fish monger or airport. But it was very good - I had a dozen oysters and a lobster I think it was about 1.75 pounds. The lobster was perfectly boiled, the oysters chilled and fresh. Honestly - the lobster was boiled better than one I had at the Oceanaire, which had no flavor they must have boiled it in water without any seasoning. Sat in the bar - very comfortable, not too loud, and good cocktails. My buddy had the lobster roll and he said it was excellent. As it is out in the burbs, you also get plenty of free parking as opposed to heading downtown. A long drive, but happy to have made it. Also saw lots of cool spots along the way to check out on a future dinner night. read more

Started with oysters main course seafood pot. I would have a hard time not saying this was one of my best restaurant dinners. Service great, atmosphere was friendly. read more

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My husband and I had dinner at Bait & Hook last night for St. Patrick's Day. I had the Irish stew and bread it was fantastic, Jake had prime rib it was tender and delicious. They had a band playing music, what a wonderful evening. We look forward to our next visit. Fantastic food, incredible atmosphere and the service was top notch. We would highly recommend this place to anyone who's looking for delicious food and a fun atmosphere. Rena & Jake read more

Stumbled upon this place after seeking a seafood and steak restaurant near our new home and glad we found it! Everything was delicious. The kung pao calamari is to die for! Staff and service is wonderful! Will definitely make this a regular rendezvous. read more

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WOW, it was our first time here and definitely won't be our last. Amazing atmosphere and very attentive staff. The chef even made rounds to check on everybody!! We started with Kung POW Calamari that was perfectly breaded and deep fried to perfection. The Kung POW sauce was on point too. We then both had fish and chips.....WALLEYE fish and chips. Again perfectly fried and it was obvious that the fish was fresh. The little one had Mac and cheese (alfredo sauce with garlic) and she LOVED it.....so did we!! You need to stop in, it's a great place for a dinner date, family dinner night or even a party. read more

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While the food was amazing NONE of the staff or owners had the respect to address the table with the obnoxious children laying on the floor, loud and disruptive to every other patron trying to enjoy a meal with family and friends. The fact that our waitress as well and the waiter for the table apologized for the behavior at the table and lack of parenting. The owners should be absolutely embarrassed for allowing this poor behavior to be allowed, and putting your staff in the position to have to apologize to the patrons because they don't want to address the circus in the dining room because they make their money on tips. Maybe the chef and owner(s) should have been as attentive to the guests dining inside as they were to the event on the patio. Then to add further insult you couldn't even get our to go dessert order correct because we couldn't actually enjoy it at the restaurant. read more

Great little spot in an area void of many decent restaurant options. We love going there for dinner dates on Friday night. The food is surprisingly good for such a small town. It's usually pretty busy at prime time so make a reservation if you don't want to wait around for a table. read more

Had takeout 11.04.23 Fish n Chips were 70% bread and 30% fish. Overcooked. Dry. Worst fish n chips I've ever had. Disappointed. The 2 Wagyu beef burgers were good. 2 reasons for the "1" rating. 1) Fish n Chips was that bad! 2) Gave them same feedback on their webpage and they choose to delete. Which I think is just distasteful. read more

Went here for my birthday dinner because we wanted to try something different. The menu was small, and the items were a bit pricey. Our server was the owner, and she was very attentive & pleasant. I ordered the chowder & lobster mac & cheese, and my BF opted for the fish & chips. The clam chowder was great, very creamy with lots of clams & corn. Lobster mac was just okay. Not a lot of pieces of lobster but a pretty decent portion of pasta, nonetheless. My BF liked his fish but said the tarter sauce was awful. I tried it, and agreed, it had a strong, almost spicy like taste. Not what you'd expect for tarter sauce. It's nice to have a different option west of the burbs, but I'd have to see a couple changes in price & menu before going back again. read more

Bait & Hook Seafood and Grill - Lobster Mac & Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Cokato, Minnesota

Went early on a Friday for "Surf and Turf"...phenomenal! Hard to find really good Prime Rib in the area but this was cooked to perfection! ! Al at the bar took good care of me...will definitely be back ! Thank yo read more

Bait & Hook Seafood and Grill - Surf and Turf! - Seafood Near Me - Cokato, Minnesota

Our office had our Christmas party at Bait & Hook. I was so excited , I had been wanting to go check it out since they opened. What a great experience. They exceeded my expectations. I called some friends and we made reservations with them for a couple weeks after. They also had been looking forward to checking them out. We all had a great experience. We will plan many more dinner dates at Bait & Hook! From the delicious food to the amazing staff and owners! We would highly recommend Bait & Hook! read more

A-maze-ing!!! Stopped on a whim, only seating at the bar. Don't usually do this, but saw the setup the bartender had with fresh ingredients and knew I had to stay. ALL drinks and food was delicious. Shrimp and grits, awesome. read more

It was quite a drive coming from the Twin Cities but we were told it was worth it. The savings on the appetizers which were high quality was great. However the lobster roll barely had any meat in it compared to others we have had in the Twin Cities for similar pricing. That was very disappointing. Other entree item prices were comparable to other seafood restaurants we have been to that are a little more classy. Part of me liked that it wasn't fancy. The service was so so. The server wasn't rude but wasn't real friendly either. I think the only way we'd return would be to make a nice motorcycle ride out of it and just stick to the appetizers. So...yes to appetizers if you enjoy the drive but no to the entrees. read more

Food is amazing! Atmosphere is delightful. My favorite is shrimp and grits. Lobster Mac and cheese and fish tacos. Ok the whole menu is my favorite.!! Would highly recommend! read more

Great food and service. Best restaurant around. We've never had a bad meal or bad service. Highly recommend.

What a Gem in Cokato MN! Had dinner last night at the Bait & Hook and everything was Outstanding! The food and service was excellent. Beth our server was Exceptional! Thank You so much for a Great evening! John&Nancy read more

We were driving through and just needed to eat but oh! THIS was a fabulous place! The street tacos were phenomenal, shrimp & grits were wonderful and dessert oh my! 5 layer chocolate and gelato... to die for! If you are close to Cokato or driving through, plan on stopping only open Thur,Fri & Sat 3-10. Oh and the chef sent out Asian ribs in the house. What a sweet find. read more

Top quality food and exceptional service! We were a bit wary being they are located in a small town far outside of the city but we were pleasantly surprised!! Amazing fish and chips and delectable dessert! read more

Best seafood in Wright County! This place has amazing menu options that were so hard to pick from. We started out with the fabulous crab cakes and followed up with walleye fish & chips and Lobster Mac and cheese! Everything was perfect in proportion size and deliciousness. The service by the staff was perfect thanks to our waitress Kim! read more

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Food here is amazing!!! It's a little expensive, but I have never left unsatisfied. Great service, wonderful atmosphere!!!

Who knew this little gem could be out in Cokato Minnesota? Really good food great seafood great service nice atmosphere. I would totally go back there again read more

Apparently you have to be a local to get decent service- unless you consider overly condescending comments as polite. The portions were extremely small for what you pay. Chicken Wings were a tad rubbery and very fatty- like they weren't cooked or rendered enough. Lobster roll was greasy and had hardly any meat. Also they serve seasond pub fries?! I would've expected something a bit more orginal. I mean this place raves online with pictures and a bunch of twin cities chef testimonials of how amazing of a place it is.... nope. It's definitely not. I will not be going back and I will not be recommending this place to anyone. read more

All the good things we had heard about the Bait & Hook turned out to be true. When four of us took in our first meal on Saturday, July 22. We had reservations and when we arrived, despite a very busy dining room, we were seated immediately. My wife and her brother had a Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay and were very satisfied. Sister-in law had a beer and I had an ice tea (rather weak, but brewed). Our dinners included red snapper, salmon, shrimp & grits and fish & chips. All reported that they were very happy with their meal. My fish & chips was great. The cod was done perfectly, with a crisp delicious beer battered crust; seasoned fries were crisp and delicious, the cole slaw was awesome. My only complaint I had was my salad. Touted as loaded with fresh vegetables and bacon, I counted only three peas, four radish slices and lettuce for the vegetables. There was plenty of bacon and it was well dressed, just not enough other veggies. My wife had the same salad, but had a deep fried avocado topping it off, she found the avocado inedible. The $1 for the avocado was taken off our bill. The four of us shared 2 desserts chocolate cake and and vanilla gelato. I usually not impressed with desserts, but these two were to die for. Julia, our server, was excellent. Big smile, knowledgeable about the food, and very attentive. Over-all we loved our evening, will return and highly recommend it to our friends! read more

Bait & Hook Seafood and Grill - Seafood Near Me - Cokato, Minnesota

Bait and Hook is not only my favorite restaurant in town.It is the only restaurant in town as far as my taste buds are concerned.If you are going to splurge,the place to do it is here and the seafood and drinks are what you need to splurge on.Their steaks and other local farm supported meats are ok,however,the Seafood is flown in fresh and to die for.All that you have heard is true and Chef Miha really knows what he is doing.I am so glad he brought his New York style cuisine to this little town of 3000( Cokato,Mn). Have a margarita,order the fish tacos,enjoy the fresh oysters and don't forget to grab a decadent dessert. read more

I love coming in and outta this little Bar on the West side of the cities. Only open like two days a week but the bartenders and staff sure do work well together. Beer is cold and place is filled with smiles! read more

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All I can say is amazing, loved everything. Could not have been happier. Food was amazing, little slow on the service but I'm willing to deal with that for the food that we received. Halibut was out of this world and the grits unbelievably good. Take the road trip you won't be disappointed! read more

Great place! Me and my wife stopped in on a Friday evening. We were warmly greeted and seated right away. All aspects of this restaurant are wonderful. Friendly staff, clean inviting atmosphere and delicious food. I had fish and chips, she had Cornish hen and shrimp. Finished it off with the apple pie and vanilla gelato. Definitely will be back! I encourage everyone to stop in and see what I mean. read more

This was a great sea food place. But a little too $$$. But still a great place and for sure going back! read more

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As a frequent highway 12 traveler, i had been wanting to try Bait and Hook since they opened. The place did not disappoint! We had a table of 7 (6 adults and 1 kid) on a very chilly minnesota night. Crab dip and duck wontons were perfect starters. For the second course, we tried a variety of dishes on the menu, the Cornish hen with shrimp, the meat platter, the Ono, shrimp and grits and the lobster mac n cheese. My only concern was, due to a shipping miss, they were out of the fish and chips for the kids. (I actually count this as a win for food integrity, but the 6-yr old didn't agree at the time). We skipped on dessert this night, but we will be back soon to try that menu. read more

Excellent food and service! Our favorite restaurant! We appreciate having such great food, drinks and ambiance outside of the "city". Keep up the stellar work! read more