Low and Brenda made my first visit absolutely amazing! From the moment I arrived, the service was…read moresuperior--truly top-tier. I ordered the shrimp cocktail along with the New Frontier bison New York strip, served with short rib and potato hash, red wine jus, and habanero mustard... and every single bite was perfection. The flavors were rich, balanced, and memorable. To top it all off, the manager personally came over to introduce himself, which added such a thoughtful and welcoming touch to the experience. I'll definitely be back--highly recommend!

I think it's time to get off this rollercoaster…read more This place used to be good, then it got bad, then it got better. Last night it was awful. We're done. Our dinner last night was disappointing, and it was the worst of the many we've had here. The service was slow. The food was tasteless. We had to delay our departure while they corrected our check. The details are below. Maybe the first clue was when a waiter dropped a butter-coated knife on my back right after I sat down. That would have been a good time to cut our losses, but we persevered. , and it was the worst of We sat for a while before anyone came by to take our drink and appetizer orders. 15 minutes after that, our drinks and four slices of bread arrived. My Trio Manhattan tasted pretty good. (Hold that thought.) 15 minutes after that, the manager stopped by and told us that they had sold the last of the appetizers we ordered and asked us to order replacements, on him. (Hold that thought.) The replacement appetizers arrived. Our beef carpaccio had almost no flavor, except for the drizzle of sauce on top. We ordered our main courses, sides, and another round of drinks. The food showed up, but not the drinks. After asking several waiters, several times, my second Manhattan was delivered. It was warm (probably from sitting on the bar, waiting to be picked up for half an hour) and nowhere near as tasty as the first one. (You can let go of the first thought.) Back to the food... My Boneless Ribeye was boneless and also flavorless, except for the salt they had sprinkled on. The whipped potatoes were OK. The Jumbo Asparagus was asparagus and anything but jumbo. When the check finally arrived, we had to send it back (probably should have done that with much of what had been brought to our table during the meal) because they wanted to charge us for the appetizers that the manager said were "on him." (OK, you can let go of the second thought now.) To me, it's never worth paying for bad food. Being expected to pay a premium for it makes it an even worse value. This place, last night, was a complete waste of money.

Thank you Marco for making our experience so welcoming!…read more You were able to give us recommendations and help us decide what to order from the menu. Even that we were asking for lime, extra sauce, gloves, etc. You were always so patient and attentive. We also enjoy the music! Thank you, we are definitely coming back!

I am a Hot N Juicy Crawfish loyalist. This location is terrible. I've eaten at the two original Las…read moreVegas locations over 40 times, and the Connecticut Ave (DC) location 5 times. Something is very off with the (lack of) protein quality at the Falls Church location. The head-on shrimp were smallish - some were 21-25 count, some were 26-30 count, and all had an off-putting *green* poop line. The clams were inedible and tiny. Half of the clams were missing from their shells. They shouldn't be sold. When I showed the poor quality of the clams to the server, they offered a 20% discount - clearly they don't get it. What keeps me loyal to the brand is their signature Hot N Juicy Special sauce (mod: extra garlic). No other Viet Cajun (even in Houston or wherever) comes close to the depth and complexity of the Hot N Juicy Special sauce. For now, the winning move is to order a some sausage in a cup with Hot N Juicy Special medium sauce w/extra garlic TO GO, and sautée it with a bag of defrosted Costco head-on 16-20 count shrimp, or a few dozen live Cherrystone clams from HMart. There is so much potential here. The sauce is boss. Solve your protein problem!

We went here on a date night and it did not disappoint. The service was excellent, the drinks were…read morecreative and delish, and the food was amazing. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a special date night spot.

The food is top notch. The service was top notch. The ambiance was a top notch…read more Food was lighting fast coming out. Staff was friendly. Knowledgeable and happy to serve. I tried the chili oil won tons which were delightful. The braised short rib papardelle was out of this galaxy, very succulent. The whole fried fish was mouthwatering not really my dish but was able to snag a few bites after my pal offered. The yuca fries and shrimp croquettes were vibrant with the dipping sauce and were so fresh.kudos on the clean oil. Seafood egg rolls were one of my favorites very crispy and flaky l, the fried garlic topping and sauce made it very scrumptious. The octopus was cooked to perfection. I enjoyed the sauces very juicy and crispy. The coconut risotto with the scallops was one of my favorites. And last but not least the mocktail - basil limeade, rounded this exceptionally satisfying meal. Go try this place.

I'm native Floridian so I'm probably biased but this place is a little piece of Florida in Falls…read moreChurch. Only downside is the owners are Gators I think so there's no FSU stuff in the entire place! I always enjoy coming here and having a tasty beverage or two on the patio and listening to some live music while enjoying some grilled shrimp tacos. I've had other items and enjoyed but the grilled shrimp tacos are my go to here. Food and drinks are just as good in the winter but it's not quite Florida weather so I'm eating inside when it's too cold for flip flops. The margaritas are always enjoyable as is everything else I've ever had to drink. The grilled shrimp tacos are also always just right and they bring the shells and tortillas separately so you can fill the shells yourself make them just how you want them. I usually choose corn tortillas and black beans but they also offer flour tortillas and refried beans as options. Service is always fast and friendly here, even when they're crowded on a weekend. This place is a must try if you're a Floridian in exile or just want to enjoy the beach bar experience in Falls Church.

I was in love when we walked in and fell progressively less in love as we ate more of our food…read more Tl;dr - come for drinks, vibes, and simple shit that is good fried. Do not come expecting a solid seafood dinner. We came here after a nearby event. There was live music in the very sizable back lot area. People were actually up and dancing and having a great time. The vibes were stellar. I don't know if I would be into tbis place in the winter if I had to eat inside because the inside is kind of dingey, but outside in the summer is pretty paradisiacal. I did notice that they were doing karaoke in a weird little side room and it did not seem crowded on a Saturday night so that might be worth checking out. Servers were also all super nice. Pretty sure we entered the wrong way and kind of just let ourselves in through the back lot area and then we had no idea where to go to find a host(ess). So we asked the first server we could find where to go and she went "oh I can seat you" and grabbed two menus. Excellent. She also gave us our choice of wherever. The place is huge. Our assigned server was also nice and really knew the menu, which is not small. The menu had a ton of options including some really interesting tofu options and I had a hard time picking so I got excited. Also very customizable where you can choose your preparation. The beer list was not exactly artisinal...a lot of like...michelob ultra. And they had those island slushy kind of drinks. So at first I was like...this is my new weekend hangout. Then our drinks came. They were small and in little plastic cups. Wuhoh. Then our food came. I should have known it wouldn't be fresh. The price wasa little *too* good. When I asked about the catch of the day it was like four different things. I ended up with a buffalo grouper sandwich (grouper was one of the four things). I have had a fresh buffalo grouper sandwich in Clearwater before and that was in 2019 and I still remember it 7 years later. This buffalo grouper sandwich? Oh no. First of all it was this thin, flat battered fried cutlet thing. The breading absorbed the buffalo sauce so I couldn't taste it very much though they did bring me a lot of Bleu cheese dressing. The fish was bad. I bit into it and it tasted fishy and it was dry. Honestly if I hadn't been super hungry I would have just not eaten it. On top of that, I paid an extra dollar to upgrade from fries to hushpuppies. These were legit hushpuppies, but hushpuppies are small and how many did they bring me? 5. Are you kidding? Again, in Florida these are brought free by the basket. They're literally just fried up balls of corn meal. I think that may have offended me more than the bad fish. My husband went witb BBQ pulled chicken and fries and said both were good. So. Here are my thoughts. Would I come here again in the summer for fun vibes and good service? Yes. Would I set low expectations for my food and drink? Yes. Would I probably just order a softdrink and stick to something simple they can't screw up like a quesadilla and fries? Yeeeeeeeah.

Decided To Take The Kids Out For Dinner & Of Course They Wanted Seafood. I Immediately Thought Of 1…read moreOf My Favorite Spots That I Haven't Visited & Never Took Them To That's Good, Reliable, & Affordable So We Headed Over To Ocean Shack. Parking Is Free & There Are Plenty Of Spaces, Which Is Always A Plus When You're Going Out With Kids. Inside There's A Nice Size Bar Area With Plenty Of High-Top And Regular Tables. The Interior Has A Cool Ocean Theme That Fits The Name Perfectly. One Of My Favorite Details Is The Wall Covered With License Plates From Different States Such A Fun Touch. Everything Was Very Clean & The Overall Vibe Was Relaxed And Comfortable. Our Waitress Jayla Was Amazing. She Was Prompt, Friendly, & Took Our Order Exactly As Requested. Great Service Always Makes The Experience Better, & She Definitely Delivered. Service With A Smile That Made It Even More Special. Fried Shrimp Platter - $13.99 This Was One Of The Stars Of The Table. The Shrimp Were Huge & Came In A Great Portion. The Batter On The Shrimp Was Absolutely Amazing.... Light, Crispy, & Seasoned Perfectly. For Sides, One Of Us Had Fries & Another Chose Broccoli , Plus We Added A Side Of White Rice . Even The Rice Was Cooked Perfectly & Paired Really Well With The Shrimp. The Whole Plate Was Filling And Delicious. Seafood Boil - $28.99 We Also Ordered A Seafood Boil With Crab Legs And Headless Shrimp With Garlic Butter And Potatoes. Everything Was Fresh, Flavorful, & Super Filling. The Garlic Butter Sauce Added Great Flavor Without Being Too Heavy. Ocean Shack Is 1 Of Those Spots That Always Hits. Fresh Seafood, Great Portions, Reasonable Prices, And Friendly Service. It's Perfect For A Casual Dinner With Family Or Friends. We Definitely Left Full And Happy... We'll Absolutely Be Back Soon.

I stopped by Ocean Shack for Football Sunday and was seriously impressed, especially with their…read moreall-you-can-eat seafood boil special. For $57.99, you get rounds of seafood boils plus three appetizers each round, and the food really does keep coming. Everything is customizable, which I loved -- extra garlic, more spice, sauce on the side, they've got you covered. The seafood boil was flavorful and coated in fresh garlic, and the Mix-All flavor (Cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, and Old Bay combined) was my favorite -- highly recommend getting a side of sauce for dipping. My favorite appetizers were the gumbo, crab balls, and lemon pepper wings. The wings were crispy and well-seasoned, and the gumbo was comforting and full of flavor. They also have great drink options. The margarita flight (Mango, Strawberry, Spicy Cucumber, and Guava) came highly recommended and did not disappoint. If you like something sweet and fruity, definitely try the Pink Paradise cocktail. Overall, Ocean Shack is a fun spot for game day -- plenty of TVs, good vibes, and the food just keeps coming. If you're a seafood lover or looking for a Football Sunday hangout, this is definitely worth checking out.

We are always looking for little holes in the wall with great food. We brought guests from out of…read moretown here and we were not disappointed. We ordered a Seafood Boil of king crab legs, lobster tails, shrimps, and mussels, with corn and potatoes. Best seafood joint ever! Everythng was made-to-order fresh and delicious with just the right amount of seasonings! The owners were friendly and very accommodating, treating us as if we were their family. Will definitely be back to this little gem!

My family loves getting seafood from here so of course I needed to give a review after countless…read moretimes of ordering from here both to-go and dine-in. It is one of the more affordable seafood spots around with their buy 5 lb get 1 lb free special and if you're ordering around the holidays the specials may even be better. We usually do that deal and order mainly crawfish but all of their seafood and fresh and made to order. There are seafood boil spots around the area with more "unique" sauce options but their spot is simple and very family friendly AND within budget. The staff are very friendly here and we always get great service.

Bean meaning to go for a very long time. A very enjoyable experience from the time we walked in the…read moredoor. I want to mention I was meeting friends and never did we once feel like we were rushed at all. They were very careful to watch and approach in a perfectly timed manner. The food was all very good. The fried zucchini was served not at all as I would expect. Very thin, but good. The tzatziki sauce had way too much garlic. The fried squid was excellent. Probably the best I've ever had. Extremely tender, and the coating was not hard at all. The scoldolia (garlic spread) served in the center had very little garlic in it. It should have a lot of garlic, unlike the tzatziki sauce. The octopus was served with a lovely, what I believe to be, lemony hummus. The Bronzino was excellent. The seafood souvlaki special was very good. It was served with rice and Greek style green beans. My friends had the loukumades (fried donuts). They said they were very good. I had the galotopoudiko which was good--could've been a little bigger for the price. Will definitely go back. My only comment is for the prices, I would expect a little nicer atmosphere. It's a little cold and baron. The atmosphere at Nostos is better. Sorry, but I always seem to forget to take pictures before I start eating the food.

The food and ambience were both excellent (truly a 5/5!) The owner (or who we believe was the…read moreowner) also came by our table to check in and talk with us about the food, and he was very friendly. We appreciated that interaction and thought it added a nice personal touch to the meal. That being said, the end of the experience felt rushed once the restaurant got busier. Our server came by our table multiple times asking if we were still working on our food and even offered boxes on one occasion, despite us clearly still eating. It felt like there was pressure to clear the table. At one point, a different staff member also asked if she could take some of our plates. My friend had finished, so she said yes, but I was still eating and she almost removed my plate and I had to stop her. We were a bit confused by the urgency since there were still empty tables and no visible wait for seating. Unfortunately, it made the end of the meal uncomfortable for me, as I don't eat well when I feel rushed. It may have just been our server, but unfortunately the experience toward the end was unpleasant, which left a negative final impression.

If you're looking for a "get your hands dirty" dining experience in VA,…read more Crazy Crab on Fairfax Blvd is a staple for seafood lovers. It's best known for being one of the rare spots in the area offering an All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) Cajun seafood boil. "Crazy Sauce" (the house mix). It's the best way to get the full flavor profile.

Crazy Crab definitely gives you value for your buck. However, parking can be challenging. Service…read moreis pretty decent. I suggest avoiding the spicy flavor, as it will certainly upset your stomach--it did mine for sure.