The food reminded me of home. The biscuits & Gravy were light and tasty. Everything was PERFECTION! Our server was the best! I will definitely be back. read more

Lunchtime on a Monday, fairly busy. Nice open clean style with plenty of natural light coming in on a sunny day. I tried the Mai Tai cocktail which was really great! I've tried Mai Tais all over the world and this was a nice classic one. My boyfriend had the River Thyme Martini which was incredibly fresh tasting! My lunch choice was the Mediterranean Power bowl with blackened chicken. I liked it a lot but did think it had a little too much dressing. My boyfriend had the lobster roll which he was surprised at how delicious it was!! It was a good lunch date. However, I would say it's on the spendy side for a lunch date. read more

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Stopped into Mallards in Forest Lake for dinner and came away impressed. The nautical theme gives the restaurant a fun, laid-back feel, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. I ordered the Red Beans & Rice and the Jambalaya. The red beans and rice had a rich, smoky flavor that tasted like it had been simmering for hours. The jambalaya was loaded with shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage in a flavorful Cajun butter and wine sauce with plenty of peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The only thing that caught me off guard was the menu describing the jambalaya as being served over risotto. Mine was served over regular rice in a thinner sauce, so it wasn't quite what I expected. It was still a good dish--just different from the description. Between the food, atmosphere, service, and prices, I'd happily stop back. If you're in the area and looking for solid Cajun-inspired comfort food, Mallards is worth a visit. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Jambalaya. Shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage in a rich Cajun butter and wine sauce with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

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Love checking out Mallards! My go to side is the Mac and cheese. The burger is one of my favorites in the twin cities with the garlic aioli sauce. read more

I've been to the Bloomington location and that is WAY better than this one... There is plenty of parking and it is close to off the highway, so decent location. Walking inside the first thing I noticed was the lack of decor and warmth in this place. The pictures are hanging up spaced unevenly. The boards above the booths are not screwed into the wall. It honestly looks and feels tacky. There is a lack of decor and the lighting is too harsh. It feels like someone is moving out. Our server and the other employees, are the only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars. They were absolutely lovely and helped one another out. Our water glasses were filled multiple times and our server was very sweet. The food: we started with a beer and mojito. The beer was good. The Mojito was too strong and too sweet. It was really strange... Then we had the lobster bisque. It was very peppery and lacked flavor. There was only one piece of lobster and it had a strange after taste to it. The jerk chicken nachos were awesome is flavor but sooo greasy. See the pictures. I got the hot chicken and waffles. The texture of the chicken was great!! And the waffles were tasty! But these chicken tenders are very spicy and I could only get through half the meal. I would love if you could pick a non spicy version!! My boyfriend got a lobster roll and said it was good not great and the fries were pretty standard. We will not be back to this location. If you want to try this place, I would recommend the Bloomington location! read more

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Wonderful food and service, and welcoming atmosphere : I am gluten free and they are always willing to accommodate !

After a hot afternoon of enjoying Gertens Garden Center, we were thrilled to dine in this cool spot with great southern dishes! Dillon was a nice person with a deep personality! Loved his advice. We shared Seafood Guac, shared Ahi Tuna Tacos and one had a Mediterranean Bowl with Shrimp which was outstanding! read more

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Tried Mallards for Sunday brunch. Wasn't very busy when I arrived and was seated right away. They have a bar area with TVs so you can watch the football game and brunch at the same time. They have happy hour all day on Sundays with appetizer and drink specials. Despite a slower restaurant, the food took a while to come out. I started with the crab cake appetizer which was fine but not something I would get again. It was very thin and the mango salsa was an odd combo. For an entree I had the chicken club with fries. The club was stacked with chicken on top of a tasty sourdough. I liked the garlic aioli they spread on the bread. My friend ordered the ship wreck off the brunch menu. This dish comes stacked all together with gravy poured over the top. I tried a bite and the hash browns were very chewy and slightly disappointing. The gravy covers everything so you better like sausage grav I'd order something else if I were to order a brunch menu item in the future. read more

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No lightning bolt of excitement here--more of a gentle flicker, like a cozy candle at a restaurant that really wants to be romantic but also really loves wood paneling. The meal was good, just not quite the "prepare-to-be-wowed" experience I'd hoped for after reading the reviews. Service was friendly and quick, and the place itself feels pleasantly comfortable--somewhere between "rustic charm" and "Dad's favorite nice restaurant." I ordered the Barramundi Rodrigo, which was cooked nicely, but the coconut risotto underneath had a bit of a char that didn't quite vibe. Then came the redemption arc: the key lime pie. Tart, smooth, and so good it made me briefly reconsider everything I'd said up to that point. That pie knows what it's doing. All in all, a solid dinner. I wouldn't object to coming back--but I might also wander off in search of something with a little more sparkle next time. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - BARRAMUNDI RODRIGO with coconut risotto - Seafood Near Me - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

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Clean, friendly ambience and excellent service by Ann. Food was ok. I had a salad which I typically think is hard to screw up, but my salad was majority romaine and olives and very little farro (and other listed items). Unfortunately, there was a cat fight going on 2 drunk ladies at the bar, dropping lots of f bombs which took away from the kid-friendly vibes. Obviously no fault of the restaurant, but took away from the atmosphere a bit. read more

Excellent food - nice choices on the menu - lots of good fish choices. Would happily return if in the area read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Lobster bisque - Seafood Near Me - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

We came here for dinner, and got the shrimp boil for 2. This was delicious, and next time I come I'll get this again. The shrimp was plentiful. I wish there had been a bit more potatoes and corn...but this was an otherwise fun spread on a tray. My dining partner doesn't like spicy seasoning, so I asked for the dry rub mix on the side and I was able to sprinkle it on my portion. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Meatloaf, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes and - Seafood Near Me - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

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The food was amazing got the jerk nachos omg so so good and there was enough meat for the whole plate of nachos. The jambalaya was so flavorful and everything made to order nothing pre made. Then the dessert the apple pie and jack Daniel's sauce so fricking good definitely would highly recommend this place. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - The jambalaya - Seafood Near Me - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Overall a great meal. We ordered the walleye bites, slider and lobster bisque soup combo, the Big Griddy, and mac & cheese with fruit. Also got the cajun fries and margarita. Big Griddy had generous portions. Lobster bisque delicious and canme out hot. Mac & cheese made in house. I love it when it's not from a box and a restaurant puts in a bit of effort for mac & cheese. Only complaint was that the sliders were a bit underwhelming size wise and pretty basic. I get they're sliders...they were a wee bit smaller and nothing special than what I hoped for so prob not ordering those again. Previously, I've had the lobster soup bowl which came piping hot in a crusty bread bowl and Tennessee Hot chicken sandwich. Thise were both magnificent and got me to come back again. I also love the fries there. They're really awesome. Def get these3 items. Soooo tasty! read more

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This is one of my favorite seafood spots in the twin cities. I love to come here in the summer to get a pound of crab legs. There's a parking lot and indoor/outdoor seating. It's got cute decorations through out the restaurant. I always get the crab cakes, the Caesar salad is good and again, I love the grab leg deal they have during the summer. The apple pie was okay, the ratio of pie to ice cream was off and there wasn't a whole lot of apple in the pie imho. It was mainly ice cream with a hint of apple pie. Overall, the service is always great and I enjoy eating at Mallards. read more

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A bit loud and seems to be very popular and crowded. Appetizer, soup and entrees were all great. Salmon was perfect and everyone enjoyed their meal. Great wine selection. read more

We stopped in for a quick happy hour after work one day. Mallard's staff is super friendly and their Happy hour prices are great! The food was all great. We stuck with appetizers as they were on special but we loved everything we tried! Atmosphere is great, and they have good chicken sandwiches. Very relaxed environment good for families, couples, or medium sized parties! read more

I always forget about Mallards because it's tucked away off the beaten path in a strip mall in IGH. Visited for an early dinner around 4:00pm for fish and chips specifically. Walked in and were greeted and seated right away. Wasn't too busy, but as time went on, you could tell dinner folks were starting to arrive. It took our waitress a few minutes to greet us, but I noticed she was serving a set of tables on the patio as well. She took our beverage order and asked if we wanted any appetizer which we decided not to indulge this time, so we could enjoy our entrees of fish and chips. We ordered the walleye fish & chips, but noticed as my nephew was already eating it that we actually had been served the cod fish & chips. Once our waitress came over to check on us, I let her know we had received the wrong meals, she let me know, she accidentally mixed it up and put in two cod fish & chips. She offered to have walleye fish & chips made for us, but I declined as we were already eating and secondly, didn't need to bring an abundance of fish home for leftovers. Had she been around sooner to check in on us, I likely would have asked for walleye. It was a good meal nonetheless. I was surprised she didn't automatically provided us with a discount as curtfousey for her mistake. Restaurant was clean and overall it was a good experience. The chicken sandwich and a few desserts caught my eye, so I'll need to keep those in mind for next time. read more

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Large eating establishment with great server. We were a party of 10 and were taken care of very efficiently. We got the corn fritters times 4 and loved them. Crab queso was good also. Unfortunately, the cook must not know how to make toasted items. My granddaughter had grilled cheese and it was cold and cheese was not melted. . At least four of us ordered the lobster roll and only one side of the bread was buttered and toasted and it very much affected our experience as we did not enjoy cold gooey and tasteless bread with the big pieces of lobster. Daughter liked her fish and chips. My son did not receive his crab cakes. So I will say hit or miss on the food. But great service. read more

We went on a super crowded Friday night but made reservations so got seated right away. The server was friendly and quick to take our order. It took over 30 minutes for the food to come but, did I mention the place was packed? Our meals were wonderful! I had the surf and turf and my partner the salmon. Both of us loved our meals and will definitely be back again! Decent prices too. It is a loud, lively environment. read more

Our family had a reservation for 11:00 am on Mother's Day. Our party was not seated until after 12 noon meanwhile smaller walk in parties were getting seated. We were offered beverages while we waited. Once seated our waitress was delightful but after putting in our order another hour went by. We asked to speak to the manager who apologized profoundly and gave us $100 gift card for our next visit. When the food finally came(about an hour & 15mins after being ordered) the crust on the quiche was burnt black, the French toast was cold and some of the orders had cold fries. The quiche was sent back and returned with the crust pulled off. We substituted another entree but were billed for both. We decided to leave and used the gift card towards our $300 + bill because we will definitely not be back. read more

Nice and clean and looking forward to some delish seafood! Met a gf for dinner at this clean comfortable restaurant. Got there in time to enjoy a red sangria and the elote corn fritters from the happy hour menu. The sangria was a nice size and super tasty. The corn elites come two to an order. They were fresh and covered in a delish mix of corn, cream, lime and spices. For dinner we ordered the shrimp and grits with grilled shrimp (instead of blackened) and the fish tacos. The shrimp and grits came with 8 nice size shrimp and creamy cheesy grits with onions, peppers, cilantro and an amazing tomato/bacon jam. The fish tacos were loaded with large chunks of walleye, pico, shredded cabbage and sauces. Very pleased with all of the food and drink! Def recommend! read more

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Stumbled on this place seeking salmon on a mid Sunday afternoon for my daughter dinner date. The atmosphere was lovely externally and then upon arriving in, I was greeted by a lady who was setting silverware and she asked the host to assist with seating. When seating me he wiped off the table for me. I was never given silverware but I figured my waitress would be attentive and notice. I was impressed with the wiping the table before seating me. I asked for a booster seat (sat at a booth). For parents, the distance between the booster seat and the table is a bit wider than most places so be careful if have a child under 2 that is still very energetic. I switched to a high chair to prevent potential accidents. Usually not a problem but that goes to show the nice distance from the table to the seating. The bathrooms are nice with lower sinks and very clean and smelled great. I am pointing out the positives because much of the rest of the review will not be as pleasant. This was a Sunday mid day and the restaurant was not busy at all with customers like that. Most busy was at the bar. There were staff members that were cleaning floors, cleaning tables, preparing cutlery, walking in and outside to tend to matters, etc. we had Ashley who started off pretty well so I was optimistic until I inquired a price about a item a piece of salmon by itself, she created the price in her head and when asked her to confirm that is when the agitation arose. Placed my order at 15:01 and she returned to the table at 15:31 saying she would go check on my food because it had been about 30 minutes. At some point a bit before the 30 minutes, the host inquired how our dinner was and I had told him we had not eaten yet and that is when I started noticing the time. I know I could have and should have got up to leave BUT I got side tracked for time nursing my daughter (at the table) and it was dinner time for her and she needed to be fed her solid meal and I did not want to go to another place and wait all over again and truthfully I had not kept track of time occupied with trying to keep her calm and as I said nursing her. I noticed when asked how my dinner was. But when Ashley returned to the table to say she would go check on my she confirmed that the order was submitted at 15:01 hours. When the food came at 15:41 (another 10 minutes after Ashley left the table at 15:31 to go check the food) everything looked good. It was hot, for a matter of seconds as most food is but before I touched the food, I asked for management. Management came over apparently aware of the issue already because she was swift at talking and not listening and offered 15% off my bill. She gave some reason that the shift had a switch and the cooking staff had not communicated who was to start my orders so I was caught in the middle of that confusion. She then walked off because to her it was resolved and then returned and offered me a dessert on the house. Ashley returned all casually like oh sorry again that took so long and when I asked her about the menu so I could choose my dessert she gave me two options of desserts when there menu online shown more than two options. She then returned with the bill and then suddenly she was great at table watching. I was cleaning my daughter up and getting her dressed for us to leave. I was paying cash. She came by and asked me how I was paying and I politely told her cash and I would leave it on the table. She walked away and I left my cash with a small tip. I was floored at the poor experience and even more floored at how that excuse of having to wait 40 minutes for food and to only be compensated with 15% off and a free dessert that I did not care for at all and to not be provided a menu to choose my dessert but given limited options. The reviews were what drew me to the place but my experience was one worthy of noting because it was so unpleasant. I have never left a small tip for someone but that was the smallest I ever left because I did not like her service. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - 15% discount - Seafood Near Me - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

I tried the PEANUT BUTTER JALAPEÑO SMASH BURGER. It's under the handhelds and was a juicy patty, American cheese, triple berry aioli, peanut butter, and candied jalapeños. I upgraded to the Cajun French fries that were served with a remoulade dipping sauce. They were crispy and I loved the sauce. This was a perfect early dinner for me prior to heading off to the airport. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - PEANUT BUTTER JALAPEÑO SMASH Cajun Fries - Seafood Near Me - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Tried the mocktail- pomegranate sour, and the st. Croix margarita. They're both pretty cheap, would NOT recommend the mocktail. It was so sweet and sour with no good qualities. The service was excellent, they were kind and attentive without being hovery. We got the elote fritter and the fish tacos. Both were wonderful, would highly recommend read more

Found a large sharp bone fragment in my hamburger patty. I alerted the server. she took it and nothing came of it.

Great fish dishes and fantastic pasta. Multiple fresh fish in various sauces is aim to please the discerning palette. The pasta is made fresh with divine sauces. read more

Went here for a bite before a movie. We started with the Korean meatballs for appetizer. The meatballs were moist and well seasoned. We had the jambalaya and spicy chicken sandwich. Both were excellent. The atmosphere is casual and quite busy for a weekend lunch (which is a great sign. read more

You never know what you're going to get with a strip mall restaurant in the suburbs, but Mallard's was fantastic! Our server Rachel was attentive and funny, and the food was fresh and flavorful. We ordered a few drinks and apps to start - I had a gin & thyme martini that was the right balance of botanical and sweet, and the Korean BBQ meatballs were tasty (very American and maybe a just crossing the line to overdone, but still great!). For mains, three of us ordered the Tennessee hot chicken sandwich with Cajun fries, and one person ordered a smash burger. The smash burger more closely resembled a regular burger (still good, maybe a little too pink), but the hot chicken sandwich was delicious! I feel like you never know what you're going to get with a hot chicken sandwich (especially in MN), and this HIT. THE. SPOT. It was hot, fresh, crispy, and had a great spice level. The fries brought the same energy! All-in-all, it was a great meal and we'll definitely be back! read more

I do not remember our server's name but she was great. I loved the location, plenty of parking, and the staff was very kind. We had crab cakes to start since that's one of our favorites, and they did not disappoint. My wife ordered the lobster roll and I had the Salmon New Orleans. The food, service, and atmosphere were great. I saw several items on the menu that I want to try so I will definitely return. read more

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Always good and we love the layout, the "kind of private" booths. Waitstaff is pro, with good suggestions and usually always fun and efficient service. There was one thing I did not like much but should have wrote a review immediately! We try to keep track of what to order next time by the review pics... I know I last had some fish and potato dish with a wonderful sauce. read more

If you enjoy high quality seafood at fair prices, this is your lunch spot! We ordered the lobster quiche and lobster roll from the lunch specials. Both were made with large lobster claw chunks not the little ground up pieces we expected. Fantastic! They do homemade tartar sauce, homemade remoulade, and homemade hot sauce. Delicious food, friendly staff and a quiet atmosphere made this a perfect lunch spot. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Lobster roll with Cajun fries. - Seafood Near Me - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

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I made a reservation for 4 people on a Saturday night for dinner at Mallard's - Inver Grove Heights. In retrospect, this reservation was not necessary as the restaurant was not overly busy the entire time we were dining at Mallard's. The restaurant was located in a strip mall and offered plenty of parking. We were seated at a booth and the menu offered lots of differing seafood options. The environment of Mallard's fit the theme of a lowkey seafood restaurant that offered old food and reasonable prices. We chose to start our meal with the lobster queso and the popcorn shrimp. The popcorn shrimp was good but WOW the lobster queso was delicious...how could it be bad. Our waitress was attentive for our table and got us everything we needed in a timely fashion. I chose to get the lobster role & my partner chose to get the patty melt. The lobster roll was tasty and rich. It even came with melted butter to dip the lobster roll in! My partner enjoyed the patty melt but was looking for a little more substance, it was a unique twist to your average patty melt. I look forward to visiting Mallards again as I feel it is a good seafood option with reasonable prices, not far from the Twin Cities. read more

Mallards Southern Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

This trip the food wasn't up to their usual standards. The Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich was the greasiest sandwich I have ever had. The chicken itself was okay but it is coated with a greasy sauce that the oil just pools off of. LOTS of oily grease. I have never had another TN Hot Chicken like this. My server offered to replace it with something else but I declined. The grease had already coated my stomach. She also told me that the sauce is very greasy on purpose. It wasn't that spicy either. I had added on a cup of lobster bisque and it was very good. At least I ate that first. It will be hard to return here because I will always think of that awful sandwich. My server was really nice so I cannot fault her. read more

Great food and great service! We ate the jambalaya and Mallard's melt. Both were phenomenal! Gambling was great too. They have booty chaser E tabs and pull tabs behind the bar. read more

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Reliable restaurant to be good, but the food has yet to wow me. I have been a few times and gotten a variety of items. The dish that has been the best is the shrimp and grits. Service is always good. read more

We went to Mallards in Inver Grove Heights on Friday Feb 13, for my birthday. Hadn't been there in a couple years, but the food was great then. Although I made reservations, the place was so crowed, we had to wait 20-30 mins to be seated. Once seated we ordered appetizers which were small portions for the price, but good, we had no silverware. Had to wait a bit for that, soon our entrees arrived, I ordered blackened walleye w/ cajun cream sauce. The sauce was thin & flavorless, the sides, quinoa& rice blend was scary looking, broccoli,very bland. Infact, the whole plate was luke warm. My husband ordered their asian sea bass, it was sooooo bad he had to send it back, then settled on fish& chips. Well, the fish was over cooked, fries over cooked, and our server took his fork from the previous meal, never bringing another one back for the coleslaw! I had to wipe mine off for him to use. Needless to say, we will never return, and thanks for ruining my birthday dinner! read more

Food 4 Service 5+ Atmosphere 5 Value 5 In all fairness, if I could average the above, we'd be at 4.75 but, as amazing as the salad was & the hubs had a fabulous dish too, I can't justify rounding up that lobster quiche to a 5. 4* I'm a quiche lover & this one was dry, especially around the edges, rubbery & just seemed old. It may have been delightful fresh though I wouldn't order it again to find out. The salad paired with it was truly fantastic - nutty crunch, and a fried ball of tangy goat cheese - yum. 5* The greeting was almost immediately on entering. We were seated right away, informed of happy hour / specials & given some time. All questions were answered, drinks were refilled and we were tempted with dessert but stayed strong. The staff worked well together and interacted with all tables. Granted, they weren't packed but it was still nice to see. 5* We were in for happy hour & grabbed calamari which were your average fried calamari, good enough to order again but I probably won't wake up craving them. Drinks were solid & beer was the real winner on price. 5* This particular location is casual & convenient. Almost an elevated sports bar, if you will. Overall we were very pleased & would come back. Next time, I'll go with the signature lobster roll tho. read more

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great menu variety and the food tasted great and was quick to come out. the pink haired server was very kind and helpful. and the ambience of the restaurant was great. overall a 5/5 experience! read more

Always a great meal here. Love the appetizers and range of seafood options. Great service as well. A regular in the rotation.