Dear reader, Crafty…read moreCrab in Alexandria remains our go-to spot whenever a proper seafood boil is required, and it rarely fails to deliver. The prices are genuinely great for the area, especially considering how much food arrives at the table. They offer several preselected boil options with excellent variety, which makes ordering very easy when one would rather focus on the feast than conduct a seafood negotiation. We especially love the mussel boil, which comes with snow crab, shrimp, mussels, sausage, potatoes, and corn for a very fair price. It is honestly enough to split with another person, though whether one wishes to share is a private moral question. The seafood is always well cooked, nicely seasoned, and satisfyingly messy. The garlic cheese curds are also amazing. Pro tip: dip them in ranch and prepare to become briefly unavailable for conversation. They have a full bar with fun cocktails and even buckets, plus plenty of TVs for watching games. The music is always excellent, the staff is consistently nice and chill, and the whole place is always a vibe. Reliable, delicious, and very easy to recommend

Seafood boil is not that great it doesn't taste fresh. They barley add sauce to boil so you gotta…read morebuy and extra side of sauce on the side if you want a saucy boil. Service was fair, server was no where to be found when we needed something at the table. And it's so dark in the restaurant I wonder why.... Overall I rather go to Hot n Juicy Crawfish! Boil taste way better.

Absolutely amazing experience! Not only was the food spectacular; but Chris made the experience…read moreeven more memorable! Made my brothers birthday super special

I ordered the chicken tenders and they were good and the service and great and the only thing I was…read moredisliking were the seats. They were a little uncomfortable. And the ambiance was good and I would this place a 9/10.

The bartender RJ is a remarkable person and a wonderful and professional bartender and makes…read more very good drinks

Nice atmosphere the workers are professional and food is good i would recommend it to anyone that…read morewants to go there and eat I want to try the crabs but go there for the experience u wont be disappointed and if

The food was good but didn't taste as fresh as I'd hoped it would. The service was good, staff was…read morewelcoming and attentive.

We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. This place is nothing fancy, think sea…read moreshanty vibes, but it is clean. Service can be a little hit or miss but we have never had any major issues and most of the time it is attentive. We always get multiple sea boils and an assortment of the fried foods for our family of 6 and the portions are plentiful. For the boils we order the hot special Cajun which really is not spicy at all but the flavor is good. The shrimp are good size and the crab is cooked well. The fried food has always been hot and fresh. Personally, I do not love the cocktails as they are on the sweeter side so I usually have a beer or soda. The prices are great for the amount of food you get, probably the best in the area.

Quick service and food was delish! The grilled meats had so much flavor and def worth the price…read more Great small establishment for meats with big flavors that is not a buffet like Charbroil Grill (Woodbridge) nor Fogo de Chao. Def a must try! Went for my birthday and celebrated with a sombrero and sparkler for the cake. Nice touch!

I have been to this location a few times already since I found out about it in July, and have had…read moregreat dine-in service. This time, I had placed an order for pick-up and for such a short service, my mother was treated with disrespect. The server we had, Daniel S., was extremely unprofessional. I ordered my parrillada medium rare. When I went home, most of the meat was rare. My mother called the store location to see what had happened. Our server had picked up the phone and apparently was the manager of the shift. We had let him know what had happened. Instead of offering to fix the mistake or even ask us to bring it back in (which we would've if he had asked us to), he decided to explain to my mother the terms of medium-rare and how it is "crudo", but medium-rare in spanish is medio crudo. He then, told us to google it if we wanted to know what medium rare is, like we haven't dined in at a restaurant and ordered steak medium rare before. (The image is of what most of the meat looked like in the inside and you can see we were trying to cook it more in the back) Apparently, this is not new for them to serve meat a lot more rare than they are meant to. (I saw a reviewer that had shown medium rare meat when they ordered well done. I tried contacting the business to make sure this incident doesn't occur again, but unfortunately their email address doesn't work and there is no direct number to call the store owner.

Came here for th 2nd time when visiting the DC area to enjoy some steamed crabs. We boil them where…read moreI'm from but I enjoy the steamed ones when I am on the East Coast. It's not us vs them, we are in crab heaven together, just at different ends of the golden table. Okay, so we got the wings, fries, steamed shrimp, and a dozen medium crabs. The cost wasn't bad for what we got and came out to about $70 pp. (There were three of us.) Those fries were delicious. Idk what they did to them but there's something about a hot, crispy fry that makes life alright. We ended up with three baskets. ;) The waitress was handling too many tables though so, she wasn't as attentive as I would have liked. Plus, they also didn't have Sweenlt N low for the unsweetened tea. What is up with that?? The stash in my purse got low on this trip!! I'll be back though.

We stopped for dinner at Quarterdeck and were pleasantly surprised. The service was…read moreoutstanding--Cat was incredibly knowledgeable and so patient with us while we decided what to order since it was our first visit. The hush puppies were the biggest surprise--they were absolutely delicious. The macaroni and cheese was fantastic, the corn on the cob was amazing, and the fries were very good. I didn't try the crab cake myself, but everyone else at our table said it was excellent. I also ordered the steak. While it was a little overcooked for my liking, it was still enjoyable. Overall, I would highly recommend Quarterdeck to anyone visiting the Washington, DC area. The friendly service and great food definitely made it a place I'd come back to.

This place rocks. The food? Delicious. The service? Wonderful. Some of the best food in Arlingtonread more

Um where has this place been hiding!! I had the pleasure of trying First Impression during Black…read morehistory month for a work event and let me tell you something, the food BUSSIN! I ordered the chicken strips with mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. So so good. I've been in need of good soul food and this will be my spot

Amazing restaurant. Their all you can eat option is absolutely fantastic. Best bang for your buck…read more Highly recommend the seasoned garlic butter. Not too salty, just perfect.

About three weeks ago, I left a 5-star review for Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar because, until…read morerecently, it had become one of my family's go-to seafood spots due to its convenience and generally good food. Before that, our preferred restaurant had always been Crazy Crab, where we consistently had excellent experiences. Unfortunately, after today, I will not be returning to Hook & Reel. I brought family members who had just driven in from Massachusetts and planned to treat them to dinner. There were four of us dining, and while three planned to order the All-You-Can-Eat option, one person preferred ordering directly from the regular menu. After we had already ordered drinks, we were informed by the manager, Vivian, that either everyone at the table had to order All-You-Can-Eat, or everyone had to order from the regular menu. There was no flexibility, no customer consideration, and no appreciation shown for the fact that we are repeat customers who have spent a significant amount of money there over time. In fact, several friends and members of our church began dining there based on our recommendation. What was most disappointing was not simply the policy itself, but the way the situation was handled. We were made to feel as though the restaurant viewed us as people trying to "game the system" over a few shrimp or crab legs, rather than loyal customers bringing business and referrals into the establishment. To make matters worse, this was communicated only after our drink orders had already been placed. Rather than create a scene, we simply paid for our drinks and left. We immediately went to Crazy Crab, where the experience could not have been more different. Staff members remembered us even though it had been months since our last visit. We were welcomed warmly, treated with dignity and respect, and received exceptional service from beginning to end. We gladly spent over $230 there instead. As a retired Army veteran, retired federal executive, business owner, and someone who frequently hosts family, friends, church members, and professional guests at restaurants, customer experience matters greatly to me. One poor interaction can cost a business far more than a single table. It can impact repeat business, referrals, community reputation, and future opportunities. From a business perspective, this experience should concern ownership. In today's economy, restaurants do not simply compete on food -- they compete on customer experience, relationships, and reputation. One inflexible interaction from management did not just lose a single dinner sale; it likely lost repeat visits, family gatherings, business meals, church referrals, and positive word-of-mouth within the local community. Strong businesses empower managers to protect both policy and customer relationships. Unfortunately, in this situation, customer loyalty and hospitality were sacrificed over what appeared to be concern about one person potentially sharing food. That decision ultimately cost the restaurant far more than it protected. If you want to dine somewhere where hospitality, consistency, and customer appreciation still matter, I would strongly recommend Crazy Crab. I truly hope Hook & Reel reflects on how situations like this are handled in the future, because no loyal customer should leave feeling disrespected after choosing to spend their hard-earned money at your establishment.

We had such a wonderful experience at Mike's American Restaurant! We arrived as three separate…read moreparties, and although we were initially seated downstairs, the staff and management went above and beyond to make sure we could all enjoy our meal together. As soon as a table became available between us upstairs, they proactively moved one of our parties so that we could all sit together. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and it really made our gathering special. The customer service was outstanding from start to finish. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and genuinely wanted us to have a great experience. The food was absolutely incredible--everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The drinks were just as impressive, with a great selection and expertly made. It's not often you find a restaurant that delivers exceptional food, amazing drinks, and customer service that truly goes the extra mile. We left feeling well taken care of and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Another great time at Mike's American! I love this place, and not have had a bad experience! I will…read morego here again and again and again. See other reviews for past great experiences. Additionally I want to highlight Marisol because she was the best! Our table loved her.

Food and service was top tier! I loved this place and look forward to going back with my family…read more Workers are very friendly too

The food was delicious, and the staff made us feel very welcome. Loved everything about this…read moreplace. Can't wait to visit again!