I went to their newest location on 334 Lexington Avenue with a few friends & the restaurant is…read moreactually not too far from their OG spot, but this one is much bigger so better for bigger groups! (I would say 5 or 6 ppl max) We were a group of 4 and they were very accommodating when I had to call and change the reservation a couple times I really liked the vibes in the restaurant , it was very cozy and i loved the art on their walls. it's a very interesting concept of korean and NOLA-style cuisine. We ordered à la carte , we did the hushpuppies and the fried chicken thighs ($68 for 5 thighs) that come with 2 sides (watermelon salad and kimchi green tomatoes) & the green tomatoes were my personal favorite- very flavorful and crispy! They were pretty busy, so our food took a bit longer than usual and they gave us complimentary pecan pie bites and the hushpuppies :) They were very apologetic but it was unnecessary, we were willing to wait for good food! Our server was very accommodating and checked on us a few times, which was nice We did à la carte mainly bc my husband and i were with friends but next time, i would def do their tasting menu! I would recommend!

Amazing staff and a fun concept! Our party of 3 made reservations ahead of time and dined on the…read moresecond floor. We decided to the set menu where you get to chose an assortment of sides and mains. We decided on watermelon salad, okra kimchi and potato salad for our sides. The watermelon kimchi and the okra really stood out. The sauce of the watermelon was fresh, light and full of flavor. While the okra was crunchy and not too slimey. We also went with the blackened catfish, and japchae balls. Both of which were solid! For our mains we did the crab curry, the fried chicken, and the brisket with grits. The chicken was battered to perfection, it was airy and not too heavy. The grits were done beautifully, the texture wasn't overly wet and mushy! Normally not a grits gal but it was sooo good. Some of the pieces of meat were rendered while some were a bit tough. The staff even threw in cornbread for our table which was very sweet! The crab curry had a very seafood front flavor, trust you knew crab was in that curry. We ended with both desserts the yakault drink being a crowd favorite!

I walked into Aquaboil without any major expectations. I knew it was a seafood boil restaurant and…read morefigured it would be good, but it ended up exceeding my expectations. The first thing I noticed was how clean the restaurant was. It's a smaller space, but everything was spotless. Our hostess was incredibly friendly and seemed to be doing it all seating guests, making cocktails, checking in on tables, and even folding napkins and prepping utensils for the next customers. She never missed a beat. Since it was Restaurant Week, they were offering a $60 seafood boil special that included an appetizer, a boil, and dessert. My date and I decided to share everything, so we ordered the Cajun spaghetti and the Restaurant Week boil, adding a whole lobster for an extra $20. We also ordered drinks. I had the Raspberry Martini, and he had the Clawlatta, their take on a piña colada. Both cocktails were beautifully presented and perfectly balanced. Even though there were only two of us, our waiter pulled another table over so we had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the full seafood boil experience. It was a thoughtful touch that we appreciated. The Cajun spaghetti came out first, and it was delicious. It had a rich, flavorful sauce with a nice kick of spice that lingered at the end without being overwhelming. Then... came the BOIL!! I ordered the garlic butter seasoning with mild spice. The bag arrived piping hot, filled with plenty of shrimp, the whole lobster, potatoes, and lots of flavorful buttery broth. Everything was fresh, hot, and seasoned perfectly. It was messy in the best way and absolutely delicious. When we first arrived, there was only one other occupied table. By the time we left, the restaurant had filled up with several larger groups, yet the service and attention to us, was consistent. Every dish came out hot and savory, the hostess and waiter remained attentive throughout our meal, our water glasses were never empty, and the overall hospitality was excellent. Including drinks, the lobster upgrade, tax, and tip, our total came to about $175 for two people. Considering the quality of the food, generous portions, drinks, and outstanding service, I thought it was well worth it. I would definitely come back.

We came during restaurant week and didn't even know! But we opted to order from the original menu…read moreinstead. We were a party of 4 and we ordered a bunch of things to share family style. Instead of buy different baggies of seafood boil, we chose the mad combo option!! You pick 5 lbs of seafood, sauce, and spice level. Some appetizers we got were: wings, calamari, garlic pasta, and fried shrimp basket with fries. Everything came out super quick and everyone was friendly and attentive even though they were busy on a Friday evening. We were so shocked how delicious the appetizers were!! We ate it super fast while we waited for our main seafood combo. Our combo came out on a beautiful giant platter and we all stared at it asking ourselves how will we finish all this? The mad combo was so good and flavorful!! The crab legs were big and juicy, shrimp with head added more flavor, and everything was cooked perfectly. We all agreed that we wanted to come back again and even try to come before 6pm because there is happy hour for cocktails!! FYI tips are included if you're a party of 4 or more.

Amazing food, vibe and service!…read more Since I knew we would be in the city Sunday and would probably want to brunch before the concert that night, I looked up a bunch of places and this one kept catching my eye. We almost wouldn't have been able to go because I waited until that day to make reservations and it seemed like they were all booked up. But luckily, my boyfriend had a great idea to call to see if anything was available. Although I was only communicating with an automated system/ai rep, it was able to find reservations for 1:45. We took it and it was worth the wait! This is a very cute spot in Tribeca. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted, checked in for our reservation and seated immediately. Walking up, there is a little outdoor covered seating section that is set on the street next to the sidewalk. Inside, there was a jazz trio performing to the right when you first walk in. As we headed and got to our seats, we saw that behind the bar/counter seating they had the flattop cooking station so you could see the chefs preparing all the food; the bar was also in that area. We knew beforehand about the unlimited drinks option so we of course went with that - $36/person and had like 4 different brunch drink options you can rotate through over the 90 minutes. Our server came over pretty quickly to introduce herself and get our initial order. I was hoping to try out the Biscuits & Cajun Crab Gravy but they ran out of biscuits, so I ended up ordering the Chicken & Beignets instead. Boyfriend went with the Shrimp and Tasso Country Grits. Omg... Everything was delicious! Chicken had the perfect crisp and cook, beignets baked just right so they were soft and well complimented with the blueberry compote. And I had a bit of the grits - so creamy, perfect texture with a unique yet satisfying flavor with the sauce. Could kind of taste the coffee but also felt like there was something like a hint of curry or something in that red sauce - it was very good! Highly recommend checking this place out (make reservations for the weekend!). Because there are more things on this menu we would want to try, we said we have to try to come back very soon

Came here for a date night, but unfortunately the experience was soured. My husband specifically…read moredoes not eat pork, and we specifically asked which gumbo had pork and which one didn't. Despite that, he was given the pork gumbo and ate some before realizing. Paying attention to customers' dietary restrictions is important, especially when we specifically asked about it beforehand. My food then took much longer to come out, which really soured the date night. By the time my food finally came, he was already done eating and we were in a rush to get to a movie. We asked if they could adjust the check given the mix-up and the long wait, but at no point did the manager come out to speak with us or check on the situation. We expected a little more customer service and ownership from the manager, especially given that the restaurant made multiple mistakes with our order. They barely adjusted the bill. On top of that, the gumbo was mid at best. Unfortunately, won't be coming back.

Claw's Daddy has one of the best happy hours in Lower East Side, hands down. If you're looking for…read moreamazing seafood deals and a laid-back spot to catch up with friends, this place hits every mark. The happy hour specials are unreal: $1 wings that are super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, $1.50 fresh oysters, and $2 grilled oysters and clams that are an absolute flavor bomb--loaded with buttery goodness, herbs, and cheese. Don't skip the $3 off adult Capri Suns--they're a fun, nostalgic touch that rounds out the happy hour perfectly while you relax and chat. Definitely order a side of Cajun fries for the table too; they're seasoned just right and great for sharing. Service is always quick and efficient, which makes the experience even better when the place gets busy. Claw's Daddy is now a go-to for happy hour cravings and easygoing hangouts with friends. Highly recommend!

My husband and I went here for my birthday a few months ago and I'm just now getting to a review…read morebut I have to say I was so pleasantly surprised by this place. Everything was delicious! We ordered a ton of food because we just wanted to try it all and we were not disappointed. I was craving some New Orleans style cuisine and this hit the spot. The service was excellent - attentive, friendly and made our evening special. The manager was super friendly as well and made sure we enjoyed everything. The non-alcoholic drinks were so good that I ordered 3 of them. The only thing I wish is that they had some traditional crawfish étouffée on the menu! It's my favorite dish. Will definitely return here soon!

5 stars! The drinks lean a little sweet, but everything else was fantastic. The service was…read moreincredibly attentive - everyone was friendly, helpful, and happy to answer all of our questions. The food also came out surprisingly quickly, especially for an AYCE restaurant with a time limit. We didn't get many pictures because we were too busy eating, but the salt and pepper lobster was easily our favorite dish. The Old Bay snow crab was also delicious. The claws were a bit spicy for me, but if you like spice it's a great flavor. Definitely come with an appetite! The decor is fun and nautical themed and the bathrooms are great - super clean and nice.

I heard there are good days and bad days. Crab was pretty…read moregood for frozen the day we went. Chicken Wing was also good.

The seafood was cooked perfectly. The Boil seasoning in medium spice was perfection. The snow…read morecrabs, crayfish, and king crab was delicious. Wish I had someone to crack it all open to feed me. Hahahaha.

Good seafood boil and not difficult to find a reservation…read more The garlic noodles were really good. House sauce was great. Flavor was great.

I am but a novice food critic with an infantile grasp on the Manhattan food scene--but I am not shy…read moreto admit here on Yelp that 1803 is my favorite restaurant in New York. I ate here for the first time with a couple other guys (who have all worked in the restaurant industry) 5 years ago. We ate until we were full, still had leftovers, and enjoyed the creative-yet-familiar cocktails and quirky decor from the mezzanine. Everyone had something nice to say about our experience here, and to this day I still remember reheating my jambalaya the next morning and having a satisfying breakfast. On my most recent visit to the city last month, I brought my girlfriend--and this place still stands up. The staff is attentive and patient, with helpful suggestions and personable service. The drinks are exciting. And most of all, the food is delicious and, in authentic Nola style, is served in generous portions at a fair price. Probably not a Michelin-worthy fine dining experience, but--and I do not throw this term around a lot on this app--I LOVE this restaurant. Catch me back here every time I'm in New York.

From the website to the first impression walking into 1803 I was sure I made the right decision,…read morethe friends that I invited enjoyed drinks as they waited for me to arrive. It was all of our first time - we all enjoyed the decor and ambiance. We drank at the bar before being seated - drinks were good, customer service from the staff at the bar was great, very personable and attentive. Once seated at our table we ordered appetizers, crab dip & pretzel bites, and the muffuletta flatbread - presentation, size, flavor 10/10 delicious. Entrees - blackened Sesame Salmon was just okay and dry. Crispy roasted French chicken, didn't have any flavor - the chicken was just okay, the green beans had bacon in it that tasted overcooked, I almost didn't recognize that it was bacon. There was no cream, fat, or richness to these entrees that I expected to get from a New Orleans styled restaurant. The appetizers were better than the entrees. There was no weight, or layered flavors to the dishes. I almost feel like this was more of the restaurant catering to the audience, instead of staying true to what it was designed for. As the time passed the environment became less alluring and felt more like a chain - the music was some awful top 10 If the restaurant stayed true to the website it could have been the cutest experience to stumble upon. I would only come back if I was in the area and wanted a familiar experience and a drink, I wouldn't do what I did and make an event out of it with friends

Great food and great service. The seasoning was delicious, and everything came out hot and freshread more

FOOD WAS AMAZING , they wasnt cheap with the crabs like certain places. the waiters were very nice…read moreand polite . the restaurant decor is amazing and fun to look at.

I got the shrimp, potato, and corn boil. It was soooo garlicky and yummy. The price was right, and…read moreit was a good amount of food. Service was okay, however the restaurant does get packed so pick a good time to go! Thank you all for your hard work and delicious seafood boils!

After the longest debate and with no other option close by, my colleague and I finally decided to…read moregive them a try since the reviews seemed promising. I ordered the 1lb shrimp, head on, mild garlic butter while my colleague ordered the 1lb crawfish, spicy juicy. I liked how it came in buckets. Too bad they only gave us one pair of gloves though. At our office, we work through lunch instead of having a set lunch break so that becomes twice as inconvenient. I have always been loyal to the garlic butter regardless of where I go so I did not know what to expect when I got a taste of my colleague's sauce. It was sour, spicy, salty, a lot going on at once. It was not bad but it was not my cup of tea. My own sauce on the other hand, was only flavored by salt and garlic. There was no butter flavor going on at all. Kind of disappointing. I really appreciated the amount of garlic though. My bucket was interesting because I found that my middle layer of shrimp had the same sauce as my coworker. Overall flavor profile was just salty though. They put way too much salt. As for the seafood itself, I would say it was ok. There was only a handful that did not seem all too fresh. The rest was alright. Would I order from them again? Sure. But only when I'm really craving seafood boil with no time to travel the distance for something else.

I want to eat here and IT NO LONGER EXISTS I have never eat this kind of food and Neither their…read morewebsite nor anywhere else did I see that it was closed. The day I went, it was raining very hard, so I took a taxi. The good thing is that there were many other places nearby where I could eat. It's a shame I couldn't try this type of food. I hope everything is alright with the staff at this restaurant.

It was open seating when we came in, and there was no wait on a Saturday night. We were greeted…read morepromptly as soon as we sat and had drinks soon after. The Honey Lychee Soju was a sweet but balanced drink. I split the Friend's combo with two people and this was plenty of food that could've been split between 4 to 5 people, the lobster tail was an added item. The combo came with potatoes, sausage, corn, a side of garlic cheese noodles and sweet potato fries!! Everything was good and fresh. The garlic noodles reminded me of a spaghetti with alfredo, that is made better if you add a little of the seafood boil sauce to it. The Original Cajun with mild heat had just the right amount of seasoning and heat. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal!