McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. Opens in Edina, Minnesota

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSSR), today announced the opening of its Edina, Minnesota restaurant. This is the Company’s third restaurant in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, and brings its total restaurant count to 82 locations across the United States.

The Edina McCormick & Schmick’s is located at the Westin Edina Galleria. The restaurant is adjacent to the Galleria Mall, a specialty retail shopping center.

“Edina is a high profile suburb of Minneapolis, and therefore a great match for the McCormick & Schmick’s brand,” said Doug Schmick, chairman and CEO of McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. “This opening well represents our ongoing strategy to bring our fresh seafood cuisine and comfortable atmosphere to our target demographic.”

The Edina McCormick & Schmick’s is approximately 8,000 square feet and seats an estimated 300 guests, with additional seating available for seasonal outdoor dining. The restaurant is located at the Westin Edina Galleria on the corner of York Avenue and 69th Street.

About McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. is a leading seafood restaurant operator in the affordable upscale dining segment. The Company now operates 88 restaurants, including 82 restaurants in the United States and six restaurants in Canada under The Boathouse brand. McCormick & Schmick's has successfully grown over the past 36 years by focusing on serving a broad selection of fresh seafood. McCormick & Schmick's inviting atmosphere and high quality, diverse menu offering and compelling price-value proposition appeals to a diverse base of casual diners, families, travelers and the business community.