Well, it was quite different from what was advertised, but overall the dining experience was still…read morepretty good.

I used to go to the original Lighthouse in West Harlem quite a bit, until a friend of mine who used…read moreto go there passed away and it just made me too sad to go. Recently Lighthouse popped up in my Uber Eats suggestions and I tapped on it and found this store in East Harlem, so figured I'd give it a shot. I'm so glad I did! Their catfish in particular is my favorite. The regular Mac & cheese is so good, and the candied yams are good as well. The portions are generous, and deliveries have been very fast. I'll definitely be trying more from the menu as time goes on, and I'm glad that I'm able to eat with this brand again and not feel sad about my friend. In fact, they make me very happy! One thing I enjoyed about the West Harlem store Is that it was always very clean and neat. I haven't been into this location yet, but I'm going to assume that it's the same. Hoping to visit in-person soon!

The store finally opened, so i hopped on uber eats and placed an order. I ordered a seafood bag…read morewith crawfish,shrimp, and mussels. Some of the crawfish still had eggs attached to the tail, and the mussels definitely were not fresh; they were mushy. I also ordered fried oysters that were mushy and tasted like crab mustard. The fries were undercooked and soggy, and the chicken nuggets were so pale you couldn't tell if they actually went into the fryer. Lastly, I got an order of wings, ranch, and garlic parmesan. The skin was nice and crispy, but the inside was dry, and the only thing I tasted was oil, not even a hint of garlic. This is my first and last time ordering from this establishment.

Was good just the sauce is lol too salty but I would definitely try again…read moreMaybe something different I had crab legs

But can we get into this food!???…read more I ordered the Double-Mac w/ Fried Shrimp . Not only did it taste AMAZING, but they have the A1 customer service to match!! #Support this #BLACKOWNED business! I know I'll definitely be coming back for more.

Arrived at 1:15 PM, they allegedly open at 1pm, and falsely advertise lunch specials from 1-4pm on…read moretheir menu. I thought they were closed, as the lights were off and it looked empty. The door was unlocked and when I got inside, it was dark and there was one employee present, with his head down. He then asked me if it was 1pm several times like he's not even tracking the time/ no device or watch near him, then I'm like it's 1:15pm. He is the only employee present (basically cashier, cook & anything else). I asked him about the lunch specials and to clarify which meals the deal applied to, he pointed to a chalk board with a bunch of options, I chose one from the list. Claimed order would take about 5 mins, took 15 extra minutes, made me late to work. Then when the food came out, it was $30 and the 2nd employee who had come in (late) claimed they didn't have the lunch deal anymore. I clarified that I asked the person cooking in the back (only other person there) when I arrived SPECIFICALLY about which meals the deal applied to and he gave me the choices on the board. She then looked around with a dumb look like she was confused, despite him just having given me that misinformation and he stayed quiet in the back. She basically just said well this is how much it is, expecting me to pay $30 for a meal they falsely advertised as a lunch deal. Kindly left the whole order there and said I'll talk to Yelp. Don't advertise a deal from 1-4pm and have it in writing and have employees confirming it exists and then once the food is made, expect someone to be SCAMMED and pressured into paying full price. Very disorganized, unprofessional and dishonest. What kind of business has employees forgetting to open, sleeping in the dark, other employee showing up even more late and then falsely advertises a lunch deal and the employees aren't even on the same page on whether or not it exists. Feel like they were trying to take advantage and exploit me for my $, despite it being their mistake and expecting me to just pay like a clown. Ridiculous I was late back to work, despite it being a 2 min walk from my job and me being the first customer there, 15 mins after opening. Just to not even get any food and starve all day because they advertise a lunch deal to pull people in and then charge them full price like SCAMMERS. STAY AWAY AND SAVE YOURSELF THE WASTED TIME AND EMPTY STOMACH. Love supporting my Black businesses but the few that operate like they're doing somebody a favor, or serving a free plate, need to learn what being a business looks like. (& that's for all businesses not just Black ones but still)

We had my sister's and niece's milestone birthday (50th & 21st) celebration at The Shell…read moreRestaurant. What a great choice!! From the moment we arrived the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and went above and beyond to make the evening special. The atmosphere was vibrant, yet elegant, perfect for a family and friends celebration in NYC. Every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, and the service was attentive without ever feeling rushed. They gave us all the space we needed for our huge party and handled our larger group seamlessly and made both birthday guests feel truly celebrated. A special thank you to the team - specially to the owner, Val, who was great to deal with during the planning of this birthday dinner, Rangu, who is also the owner AND an awesome Bartender, and to Anna and Christian who were great and attentive servers! If you're looking for a restaurant in NYC for a special occasion, this place is a gem - great food, drinks, ambiance, & service!! Highly recommend!

SO and I were in the neighborhood and stopped here for dinner. The establishment is very spacious…read moreand they also have outside seating when the weather allows. We arrived during happy hour and ordered a few drinks along with a dozen oysters...the drinks were cold and the oysters were fresh. We also ordered the chef's special salad and a seafood soup (special) for appetizers...both were great starters. For entrees, we shared the crab cake and the fish and chips both of which were very tasty. Bottom line, the food and service were excellent.

I was skeptical to try this place at first. But once I heard the good word on it-- I had to try it…read moreout. Their fried stuff is nice but their steamed/sautéed dishes are not to be taken as second tier. You can't go wrong with the shrimp in garlic sauce. If you're not careful, That delicious garlic sauce always sweats up the bag- but you're going to want to use it for and on everything! Their whole fish plates are also worth having. My usual go to sides are the yellow rice or the tostones. I'm happy to report that they get them real crispy and delicious. However when that said garlic sauce steams it up- a quick airfryer session fixes it back. Housed in a small storefront, they use good flavors to keep old and new clients coming on a regular basis. Be prepared to take your meal to go and enjoy. No bathrooms for patrons but its a tiny takeout spot so keep moving along. The food is definitely worthwhile and for reasonable prices. Check it out.

My go to for fresh made to order seafood that just gets it everytime. It's definitely a Harlem…read moreclassic seafood spot, they have a couple chairs, nothing fancy but the service is always fast paced, the food is good quality and reliable and it's been consistent for years. I'll be coming here forever!

I discovered this place through Too Good To Go app. It's a family owned fish market and restaurant…read more They serve a variety of seafood, Chinese food and sushi. The staff here are very kind and accommodating, which is not the norm with a lot of places on TGTG. I've been here several times and some of my favorite options are the seafood boil and sushi entrée. The seasoning in the seafood boil is so good! The fish is consistently fresh, which makes sense since it's a fish market. They also use the perfect rice ratio in their sushi. My favorite is the white tuna. The tuna just melts in your mouth, it's absolutely delicious! Things to keep in mind, this is primarily a fish market so the seating is limited. Best to do takeout.

Really delicious, lightly deliciously seasoned fried rice w fresh shrimp; fried chicken!read more

I love Crave! I have been here twice and think it's one of the best upper scale restaurants here in…read morethe UWS. Super yummy cocktails and really friendly service. I've gotten the lobster curry both times I've been, and it is so delicious. Other notable apps include the crispy rice and the octopus. I would honestly pass on the fish tacos - the shells were weird and cardboardy and took away from the fish flavor. The tuna was delish and had a great smoky elote corn. Brussel sprouts and griddled rice were great sides, nothing too crazy! I will definitely come back here. Higher prices but worth it for good seafood.

Sat at the bar and ordered a dozen oysters. Got the pat la Frieda cheese burger . It's a nice…read moreselection of oysters and the menu is very big , when it comes to Seafood here . It's about cheap but the quality is very good!

Delicious food as always Strong drinks…read moreGreat service Speedy service Great atmosphere I'll definitely come back

I have good and bad things to say about Ricardo Steak House. I'll start with the bad…read more The initial walk-in did not give me steakhouse vibes, especially with security at the entrance outside. It felt a little rough around the edges. There were people just hanging out in the front smoking and just standing around seeing what the vibe was like.. Basically like the same energy when you pull up to a club. Then comes the lobby area--there's no room. Everyone is standing on top of each other, and the bar is right there, so the bartender constantly has to squeeze past you. The layout definitely needs to change. We came in with a group of 9 and made reservations for 6:30, but we didn't get seated until 7:30. That definitely pissed me off. Now let's talk about the good, because the good is actually good enough for me to deal with the sketchy vibe in the front. The staff was amazing--the server, the bartenders, the hostess, the security, the waiters--everyone was kind and accommodating. The food was amazing. It was the juiciest steak I've ever had. I got the ribeye steak with sautéed spinach and yellow rice. It had small slices of garlic spread on top of the steak with rosemary. Absolutely amazing. The music was a vibe. Pretty much everything was good once I sat down. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meals. I would definitely come back, and I recommend this place for the food and the vibe you get once you sit down.

WOW! Everything about this spot is so incredible. The service, the wine (you can bring your own…read morebottle by the way), the food, the atmosphere and the music were absolutely perfect and came together to deliver one of those one of a kind uniquely New York dining experiences. I'm so happy that a friend told me about this gem and look forward to returning! It's perfect for a date night - just make sure you get a reservation.

Update after my third visit: - this place is actually SO…read moregood. one of my favorite repeats on the UES. - you MUST try the eggplant and octopus appetizers, will be coming back for these