If you're craving a seafood feast that actually delivers, order the Tug Boat at Smitty's Grille…read more We were told it was for two... and they weren't kidding. This platter was stacked with crab legs, shrimp, scallops, and more than enough to make it a full-on seafood experience. Everything was seasoned well and served hot, and the portions felt generous without being sloppy. They were out of clams (which honestly tells me they're popular for a reason), but the swap worked out in our favor. We got extra scallops and added fried oysters instead -- and the oysters were crispy on the outside, tender inside, and not overly greasy. The scallops were buttery and perfectly cooked. We also had a side of asparagus and fries, and both were solid complements to all the seafood. Nothing overcomplicated, just classic, comforting flavors done right. If you're going with a friend or date and want to share something hearty, the Tug Boat is the move. Come hungry and enjoy the friendly service.

Smitty's Grille - grabbed the last to bar seats @ 7:00 on a Friday night…read more We were promptly greeted by a worker and she checked if there were any other seats open before we grabbed those at the bar. There are two bar areas, both U-shaped and only 2-3 tables in the very back. Makayla is the MOST enthusiastic waitress and you can tell she LOVES what she does. My bar neighbors ordered the shrimp teriyaki bowl and the crab stuffed flounder. They BOTH look fantastic!! Hubby had the blacked chicken platter with rice and tots. I chose the 2 item seafood combination consisting of flounder and fantail shrimp, with their famous potato's and Cole slaw. The chicken was AMAZING, the tots crispy and the rice simple & flavorful - just like he likes it. My seafood was hot & tasted fresh! I can't wait to return!!!

Let's be real, Greensboro: when the seafood craving hits, you don't just want a meal. You want an…read moreabsolute feast, and Red Crab totally delivers. I've hit up both locations in town, and they consistently bring the heat. The customizable boil bags are the absolute star of the show. You get to play chef and pick your catch. I usually go for a mix of snow crab legs, whole shrimp, and crawfish. Fried Baskets: Super crispy catfish, tilapia, and jumbo shrimp. Appetizers: Start with the hush puppies or fried calamari while you wait for your main bag.The service is always fast, and the energy is super casual. Just put on the plastic bib, grab some extra napkins, and prepare to get messy!

I love red crab and I wish I had photos but I could pull up a laundry list of card charges for…read moreproof. This is not only my top seafood boil bag place in the city butttt this is also where I go when I'm craving raw oysters like tonight. My hands are always messy here so I'm never able to get photos but I don't think I need evidence of the glutinous activities I divulge in here. Tonight I had a dozen and a half of oysters for my starter with garlic butter and lemon pepper boil sauce on the side & extra extra lemons and let me tell you they did not disappoint. They're usually bigger but it is winter so I won't complain. The bar is always hit or miss hence the missing star and tonight it was a miss for me. I order the gone fishing fish bowl and asked for extra sour it was extremely flat and felt like it was missing something. They definitely didn't add the extra sour either. I gave the drink to my companion as not to waste but it wasn't worth it. For my boil bar I had craw fish and green mussels in Gallic butter and Cajun hot with a side of rice and eggs. It was phenomenal per usual. Very consistent and delicious. The restaurant was great tonight. Friday. On the weekends it can get extremely loud when they are doing live music. Those are my least favorite nights. You have to yell over the music to hear the person right next to you. But tonight the music was at an appropriate volume. ( at the point when the boil came out my hands had oyster on them but it was amazing I promise )

Hey family. Happy Saturday! I tried Miss Johnnie Mae's a while back and I'm happy to report that I…read moreliked it much better than when I tried it prior. My initial introduction was when they were located in Stock and Grain Food Hall. I had wanted to try them for a while and luckily I was invited to a Yelp Event where I was able to sample some items. In all fairness, I absolutely loved the service but maybe it was an off night but at the time I wasn't a fan. But as some months passed, they are no longer in Stock and Grain but in a food truck in High Point. I highly suggest following their Facebook page for dates and times where you can catch them. The service was still wonderful and the food was really good. The sweet potato cornbread is one of my favs and the chicken wings and catfish bites were fried to perfection. I love collard greens but do understand, everyone makes them differently. My family is from eastern NC so we make ours savory, theirs have a little sweetness to it. I don't mind it but this time around was so much better, it was very well balanced. The mac and cheese was delicious as well. Although not pictured, do check out their Russian tea drink. I felt very nostalgic and I have no other words but it was great. I try to savor it when I get some. I wish he sold them in half gallon jugs because I would buy it. That's how good it is. They have other items like Rasta pasta, oxtails, pork chops, and turkey wings. I can't wait to come back and try more food. Give them a follow and check them out. You won't be disappointed.

Wow, we went to a Yelp event here about a two weeks ago and wanted to comment on some of the…read morenon-event items that we purchased. They were absolutely incredible (in no particular order because they were all perfect): Lemon pepper wings: Huge, seasoned and prepared perfectly! Four large wings per order. Yams: Incredible, I haven't had yams in years and really enjoyed them. Mac and Cheese: Very, very good, enjoyed. Sweet potato cornbread: Incredible as well, sweet and moist. We will make it a point to visit more frequently!

Went on Sunday for a quick celebration on mums 80th birthday…read more Food was good and wait staff very helpful and attentive Okra fries - yummy. Only issue - portion size too small - see pic. Crab dip - very cheesy - cucumber slices reduces the greasiness , a nice touch. Truffle fries - a bit on the greasy side but very good. I loved fried catfish. Tender inside and corn meal was very rich. Perfectly cooked French beans. Also tried fried chicken - one if the best I've had. Flavorful and Everyone loved their food. Also had deserts - didn't take a pic though. Flourless chocolate cake taste similar to the brownie. Overall - nice env for a good southern meal.

Marlo was our server and she was on point with everything. The atmosphere was so amazing. So…read morerelaxing and the music wow! The food, well that's another story. Catfish oily and salty. The only thing saved it was the hot sauce! The cocktails not consistent in terms of mixture. Shrimp and grits were ok. Truffle fries was on point not enough dipping sauce. We have been down here for 7 1/2 years which I had been driving past this place. I can drive past here another 7 1/2 years before going back. Sorry

*I did eat majority of it before taking pictures*** This was my first time here. It is better than…read morethe Mayflower. As much as I pass it...glad I was told it was still open. The food is good just the scallops the breading was falling off but it was still good. There is flavor to the food and not bland. The restaurant itself was clean and spacious and the fish tank was nice with the blue fishes and clown fish. Ambiance was really nice. Will come here more often instead of the mayflower.

Ocean blue was very good and it definitely surprised me by how good it was , from the taste and my…read morefood being hot I will definitely be back again, the owner was all smiles and very friendly

It had been a year or so since we last tried Pangea. We went on a Saturday evening and it was not…read moretoo busy. The restaurant is welcoming and comfortable. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was excellent! I can recommend the mussels, wild mushroom ravioli, and the skirt steak, as well as the coconut flan brulee. The wine selections are good, too. I highly recommend this restaurant and hope more people try it because it is different and very good.

We hit up Pangaea in downtown Greensboro last night with another couple, and it delivered a strong…read more4-star experience--with just enough personality to keep things interesting. I kicked things off with the "Alex Old Fashioned," which I enjoyed. Brittani, however, took one sip and looked at me like I had just ordered dessert in a glass--so, your mileage may vary depending on your sweet tooth and relationship dynamics. Instead of going full tapa chaos, we opted for the $60 three-course route. The tomato soup was a solid opener--comforting, no notes. The burrata was... fine. It felt like it was one good drizzle of something sweet away from being memorable, but it never quite got there. Then the mains showed up and completely changed the tone of the evening. The burger and the gnocchi? Unreal. Like "briefly stop talking to your friends mid-sentence" good. Easily the highlight. Dessert was an empanada that landed squarely in the "we're already full but let's be polite" category. It did its job, but the stars had already been earned earlier. Shoutout to our server, Amanda--absolute legend. Cool, knowledgeable, and casually working on a full tattoo bodysuit, which somehow made me feel like I showed up to dinner wildly underachieving. She was fantastic. Bonus points: parking downtown was easy, and it wasn't packed, which felt like winning twice. All in all, Pangaea is a great spot--just a few tweaks away from 5 stars, but definitely worth the visit (and the gnocchi alone is reason enough to go back).

The food always tastes fresh!! Tonight I had a small box of…read morebone-in croaker & jumbo shrimp. DELICIOUS! I don't like a heavy batter so I get mine salt & peppered - much lighter. It's been a while since I ate in, but when I have the service is great and it's never overcrowded.

The food is good and served hot. The hostess and wait staff are pleasant and fast. They have the…read morefreshest fish and shrimp.

Ryan's is always our go-to for special occasions. We usually order ribeyes for our entree and crab…read moremeat with drawn butter for an appetizer. The yummy soft spreadable cheese makes the bread basket even better. The service is usually exceptional (a few months ago was a little lacking but we dined later in the evening). For seating, I prefer sitting by a window. The price point is high but it's comparable to others of this caliber.

I have been to this restaurant a few times and the service and food is always great…read more It's a perfect place to celebrate any special occasion, gather w good friends or have a business dinner. The attire is business casual or totally upscale as you prefer. This time I came here for a seminar. Their were around 50 attendees so we were seated in the back room on the 3rd level. This is an absolute stellar, caring and accommodating staff starting with the reception people to the amazing servers. I have rarely experienced such hard working, special waitstaff that really care for the comfort of their guests. The food was quite wonderful. We started off w shrimp cocktail shared around the table due to lack of room and so as not to interrupt the meeting. After shrimp appetizer our next dish was a delicious crab dip. Next came the Caesar salad a very simple dish not like the famous salad much lighter in taste. It was just okay. The main dish I selected was filet, medium, if you like your steak med rare this is for you I prefer mine cooked just a tad more done. Nonetheless it was delicious and so tender! The dessert was cheesecake or triple chocolate. Im not big on either of the 2 desserts but they included it w the meal so I selected the Cheesecake to take home; it was plain and unadorned. Can't complement the staff enough they made sure all 50 of us had our food quickly, still warm and efficiently served like a well oiled machine. There were smiles on their.faces and no hint of stress or anxiety just excellent service. I was very impressed. The only thing I don't like is the stairs to the different dining areas. It's a little challenging especially if you've had a cocktail. This is part of the construction due to the slanted topography. If it wasn't as such you wouldn't be able to see the romantic view of the forest all lit up below. It's a great place for dinner so zip in, there's plenty of parking!