The Best Spots for a Walleye Sandwich in the Twin Cities

There ’s a gross ton of veneration in our area for Minnesota ’s beloved state Pisces , the humble exotropia . But if there ’s anything we love more than hooking one in season , it ’s devouring one in sandwich form . And though we do n’t have an official state sandwich ( yet ) , the traditional walleye version could easily fit the posting – at least until someone do a walleye Juicy Lucy ( letters patent pending ) . But until that daytime come , check out these Twin Cities tasty take on the classic walleyed pike sandwich .

Hell’s Kitchen

DowntownA fairly basic bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich might just be one of the cosmos ’s greatest exemplar of how something simple can still be absolutely perfect . But when you stick a crispy fillet of fresh walleye up in the mix , it all of a sudden becomes a little more , which is exactly what Hell ’s Kitchen did when create its " MN icon : Walleye BLT . " Still sodding , but with that added taste of home . If you ’re look to spruce up this sandwich , sum some guacamole for just $ 1.95 .

Town Hall Lanes

NokomisThe walleye hoagie at this South Minneapolis red-hot place tow the line between older - shoal classic and something that ’s just a touch more modern – largely because of its sauce . Hand - breaded and heartily seasoned , this perfectly fried fillet comes served on a gracious , soft hoagie roll with some crisp iceberg lettuce , a love apple , and a hitting of spicy , yet creamy , jalapeño tartar sauce .

Buster’s on 28th

NokomisSometimes a classic is intimately serve with a pull . The sandwich at Buster ’s on 28th is a merriment gambling on two famed favorites – the walleye sandwich and the Rachel – and ultimately does both justice . Lightly bread dory is mildly fried and service atop pledge pumpernickel clams with melt Swiss cheese , creamy slaw , and a touch of tartar sauce .

Gluek’s

DowntownSeeing as this place has been around since 1934 , it should probably add up as no surprisal to anyone that Minneapolis ’ oldest family - owned bar also serves one of the best take on one of Minnesota ’s favorite sandwich . Simply battered and fried using its own beer , and serve on a grill roll with gelt , tomato , and a side of dill - caper tartar sauce , this walleye sandwich is the perfect homage to Minnesota .

FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar

DowntownThis definitely different take on the walleye sandwich brings together a fusion of ideas into one incredibly rich fish burger , dot with shining flavors that really help to make the whole thing pop . The cake handle to retain some nice clod of white , eccentric dory – beautifully accented with the Citrus limon - estragon rémoulade – while the acidulousness from the pickled slaw bring it all together . Add in the fact that it ’s all swear out on an eggs roll , and you have one hell of a sandwich that ’s indisputable to perk up those tastebuds .

Tavern on Grand

Summit HillThis sandwich comes with option , and who does n’t love a little routine of option when it comes to their exotropia ? Served on a ciabatta bun , you’re able to get it either grill , sear , or deeply - fried , and served with your pick of traditional tartar sauce , jalapeño tartar sauce , or a Béarnaise . Do n’t worry , the standard lettuce & tomato accoutrement are still part of the package deal . Of course , if you ’re not feel the famous sandwich , Tavern on Grand offers some more walleye options : take your pick between the walleye tacos , the WBLT , or toss the fish in some fettuccini alfredo . There ’s also the pick to just get it as a side .

Paddy Shack at Halftime Rec

ComoAt the Paddy Shack you may get its Pisces the Fishes sandwich ( call in the Fishwich ) with either codfish or walleye , but because we ’re salutary slight Minnesotans , we wish to go with the divergent strabismus . The beer batter is absolutely light , yet crispy enough , and the whole thing is served with gooey cheeseflower , chopped lettuce , and a delicious tartar sauce . And should you be on one of those uncanny low - carb diet , you could just get the walleye as part of the fish & cow dung . Then again , it ’s still fried fish , so possibly that low - carb diet is n’t so low … sandwich or not .

Mac’s Fish & Chips

Como / SouthwestThis might be the most humble walleye sandwich on our list . But seriously , do not count it out , because it ’s decidedly one of the best . While it may come serve on a dry ashen bun with only a few pickles and a lemon wedge , the Pisces the Fishes is absolutely cooked , and the batter is utterly spot - on . You also have your option between a traditional tartar sauce or the special key fluxing lime jalapeño tartar sauce . Both are really good , and it was very hard to beak a favorite , so you ’ll just have to keep on going back and adjudicate them both enough times to come to an appropriate conclusion on your own .

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