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    Chasin' Tails: Seafood that Celebrates!

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Aston C.

    Exceptional seafood boil experience that easily earns a spot on must-visit list. The highlight of the meal was the Royal Feast Full House, which pairs perfectly with their incredible Oh Dang Sauce. The medium heat level hits the sweet spot, spicy enough for hot food enthusiasts without overpowering the flavor. Do not skip the Garlic Noodles; they are easily the best around, so stick to your guns even if a server suggests a substitution. To drink, the Passion Mule is a standout cocktail that complements the rich, bold spices of the seafood remarkably well. Seating is too close, could easily get splashed with sauces from adjacent tables by mistake while cutting the crabs. Also, narrow passage to maneuver. Convenient indoor garage parking is available just a short walk away. A 20% service charge is automatically added to all checks, regardless of party size or order total. Additional tipping is optional.

    Happy Hour Menu
    Evangeline E.

    Phenomenal food the only reason I took away a star is for the following: - We had a reservation for 5:45pm and arrived a few minutes before our reservation time. It took us 10 mins to get seated and we were stressed about missing Happy Hour which ends at 6pm. Thankfully we just ordered the moment we sat down but I don't expect that much of a wait when we have a reservation - We came in for my husband's birthday and the server even asked what we were celebrating. I said it's his birthday, plus I put birthday under the reservation and they never came out with any dessert and candle to make the birthday celebrant feel special. We were not even asked if we wanted to order dessert. I think the server forgot but given the longer turn around to get our check we awkwardly waited there thinking something was coming that never did. Bummer. Overall, love the vibes in here music is great people are nice always a good time! Must come here

    Elvin M.

    Great seafood amd the location is very nice. I had the Blackened Salmon and it was delicious my wife and parents had the seafood boil for 3 and they said it was amazing. We even took some home. The server was very attentive and the staff was great. It was our first time here but we really enjoyee it and we will in definitely be back.

    Happy hour oysters
    Shelby P.

    To be honest Charles is the reason I'm giving it a 5! He was wonderful at the bar handling both making all of the drinks and making sure my friend and I were given great service as we enjoyed the happy hour deals. The $1 oysters were way better than I was expecting. Huge portions for the fried items on the happy hour special. Also the bread the give with their charbroiled oysters is truly Vietnamese quality. Absolutely delicious with a crispy outside and fluffy inside. Their lychee mocktail is a must try if you're there.

    Charbroiled Oysters
    Kiana M.

    Well, it wasn't as good as I expected. The ambiance was nice. It was a bit crowded in regards to space and the amount of table. It was a little uncomfortable because it was very tight where we were sitting. However, it seemed as though everyone was a having a great time. The service was impeccable. As soon as we walked in we were greeting by the friendly hostess who showed us to our table. Then shortly after our waiter came. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He kindly explained the menu as it was our first time at that restaurant and he gave us some time to decide on our entree. He had great recommendations for food and drinks. The food was good. I unfortunately was not blown away by what I chose. I originally wanted the classic all you can eat seafood however, everyone at the table has to order that so that was a no go. So I ordered the grilled salmon with white rice and broccoli. I felt as though the portions were extremely small. However, the salmon was flavorful. My friend ordered one of the seafood bowls she also was disappointed by the serving size. Overall, it was a good experience. If you are in the area check it out and see what you think. Cheers!

    Oh My... the noodles alone made this meal the talk of the night !!! ( compliments to the chef !!! )
    Joseph B.

    ""The Chase Is On !!" I honestly had no clue of what to expect... was this just another seafood boil spot or something different ? Well... Chasin'Tails is on another level altogether !!! The ambiance is bubbly, and alive with activity. The service is friendly, attentive and always ready to assist. I started my meal with a dozen local raw oysters... and what a way to kick things off !! They were fresh, meaty with just the right hint of saltiness. And for my entree I tried the Lobster garlic noodles... and this delight sent my taste buds into the stratosphere. The noodles were perfectly seasoned, while the lobster tail was juicy as if they handpicked it out of the ocean that very moment !!! Now the finale captured my heart from the very first folk full.... The fried cheesecake took my breath away and still has me savoring the taste to this very second. I encourage any and everyone who enjoys cheesecake to try this delicious treat out whenever you have the opportunity to stop by Chasin'Tails... I promise you won't be disappointed !!!!

    So much food from the Pocket Pair!
    Kimberly N.

    What a delicious dinner we had yesterday! The "POCKET PAIR" meal we got was supposed to serves for 2 people, but we could use another person to help us eat the rest of the food we left in the pot. Snow Crab (2 clusters), Shrimp (1 lb), Andouille Sausage (¼ lb), Garlic Noodles, Corn on the cob, and Potatoes were in this pot. I liked the garlic noodles a lot. It's actually their in-house specialty, and went very well with the seafood items. The spices they used for it bought out the savory taste to the dish. What I enjoyed the most was the combined Cajun-garlic sauce that was used to cook the seafood. Because of the blended sauce, the entire boil was brought to new height of flavors. The ambiance of sitting outside and listening to the traffic wasn't too bad and not too loud either. We were able to have nice conversations and enjoyed the fine weather here. If you are looking for a place to eat seafood boils, don't walk! Instead, run to Chasin' Tails and let their food take you away from Northern VA and down to Southern of LA.

    FRESH GARLIC NOODLES Choose your Extras
    Briana G.

    I prepaid for the Classic All-You-Can-Eat dining experience, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Making reservations through OpenTable was quick and easy. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out surprisingly fast. Portions were generous, so I would recommend ordering just one or two entrée options along with a couple of sides for the first round. Everything is shareable, and it's easy to over-order. Another nice perk is that fountain drinks, lemonade, and tea are included with the all-you-can-eat experience. Parking is also validated by the restaurant--just be sure to have your license plate number handy. The ambiance was great and felt like an elevated take on the traditional all-you-can-eat seafood boil experience. Even the details, like providing black dining gloves, added to the experience. Overall, I had a great time and would definitely recommend this place. I'll be back to try the Premium menu next time!

    Hamachi Crudo
    Rebia B.

    Came for happy hour Oysters and they were the of the show! The charbroiled Oysters were amazing!! The berry mocktail was also a surprising favorite. The bartender was really funny and kept us enjoying the experience. The ambiance was elevated and funky so definitely will be back for the happy hour. It was my first time so I could see if the food was worth the high priced menu. The Hamachi crudo sauce was not the best, needed some acid and less gel consistency. Other than that was a great experience.

    Three-Of-A-Kind Royal Feast
    Jasmine B.

    Visited Chasin' Tails for a birthday celebration. We ordered the Three-Of-A-Kind Royal Feast. It came with snow crab, shrimp, green lipped mussels, corn, and potatoes. We substituted the garlic noodles for rice and got everything in their signature "Oh Dang!" sauce. The sauce was definitely the highlight for us. It was rich, flavorful, and perfect with the seafood. Everything tasted really good and our favorite items were probably the mussels and the corn since they soaked up so much flavor from the sauce. The only downside was that our andouille sausage was missing from the order. I didn't realize it until midway through the meal because I assumed it was sitting at the bottom of the pot. I didn't end up mentioning it because I didn't feel the need to complain. Also, it was plenty of food for two people. The food itself was yummy but it is definitely on the expensive side. I'm not sure it's somewhere I would visit casually but would consider coming back for another special occasion.

    Lemon pepper boil
    Shay S.

    We were in town for a few days and decided to try this restaurant. After driving from Alexandria Virginia we were confused on the parking but luckily we found parking right at the entrance after circling around a few times. Upon entering we were greeted immediately and sat at a small table near the rear of the restaurant. Our waiter came by and explained the menu and took our drink order. When he returned with our drinks we placed our food order. I ordered the crab cakes dinner and my boyfriend ordered the lemon pepper crab boil. When the food arrived everything was looking good and presentation was A1! Me and my boyfriend enjoyed every bite. There was so much food we ended up taking to go boxes. Everything was excellent! When I am on the east Coast again I will definitely come back to Chasing Tails!.

    Sabrina G.

    This was our first time here, and we had a great experience. Our server, Wasi (I hope I'm spelling his name correctly), was an absolute pleasure--attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcomed. We started with the oysters--OMG, amazing! We also ordered a side of eggs with the sauce on the side, and that was a 10/10. Then we got the "Whole Dang Thang," which came with fried shrimp, gator, fish, calamari, and fries--solid 9/10. The garlic noodles were a 7.5/10, and the Brussels sprouts were an 8.5/10. The ambiance was great--we loved the views and the music they were playing. The staff was also very attentive about clearing the table, which we appreciated. To top it off, they surprised my wife with a birthday treat and a beautiful card, which was such a thoughtful touch. We'll definitely be back!

    Hamachi crudo
    Ashley B.

    I had a great experience here for my mom's birthday. She got complimentary beignets and they were delicious! It is a bit pricey here but I definitely think the portion sizes make it worth it. It's a great place to celebrate somewhere and be able to try lots of things to share. We also got (not pictured) the "whole dang thang", crawfish boil, crab cakes, and the scallop citrus salad. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salad was pretty good too. The crawfish boil definitely satisfied my craving of Cajun food. I also appreciated they have a good variety of mocktails. We did have to wait a bit after being seated to place our order but our server was busy with another large table. Besides that, he was very attentive. Note: 20% gratuity is included but I didn't have an issue with it. Also they validate parking.

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    Do you use deveined shrimp?

    We have EZ Peel shrimp that's deveined!

    Do they have gluten-free/gluten-sensitive options?

    As long as it's a personal decision to be gluten free; they can help you with it. However, if you're celiac, I'd say not the best option since they aren't a gluten free environment.

    Is there a freebie on birthdays?

    I believe they used to do beignets - don't know as of recent. About 5-6 pieces.

    Is there a parking lot for this location? I attempted to go the the Arlington va location, and was unable to find any parking on the street on in a garage.

    Yes plenty of free parking.

    Do they have menu option for kids?

    There isn't an actual kids menu but they have "kid friendly" options which have the option to be served in half portions at half priced. This includes shrimp, chicken fingers and I believe crawfish.

    Do they have seafood gumbo?

    Yes we do!

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    TRIO Grill - Brussels sprouts

    TRIO Grill

    4.4(604 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$

    I was around Merrifield for a few hours and I was planning dinner last minute. I stumbled upon Trio…read moreGrill on a google search. I quickly made a reservation and headed over. It was a Saturday dinner and good thing I went early because by the end of my meal, this place got packed. The service, the food, the atmosphere at Trio is all phenomenal. My server Edlow provided excellent service as well as the rest of the Trio team. I tried the bison steak, and my wife got the beef bolognese pasta. The bison has cumin as a seasoning so it may taste a bit spicy, but it wasn't overwhelming. We also tried several sides as well. All the food here was delicious. My server brought us champagne and ginger ale on the house as well as a dessert to celebrate our special occasion. There was a live pianist filling the place with a jazzy vibe. The interior was clean and on the cooler side. There is a large bar area with seating there. Outdoor seating is also available. I will definitely be back in the future.

    TRIO Grill...I've been eyeing up the stellar 4.5 stars for quite some time now and have been…read moremeaning to give them a shot for probably the past 5+ years. We didn't feel like driving into DC for a birthday dinner so we decided to finally go to TRIO. With so many accolades we are all expecting alot... Upon entering we wait a few minutes as nobody is at the front of the house. It's a nice looking place...I'd say its more casual than I thought it would be with an expansive bar on the left side with TVs and the dining area to the right. On to the food... French Onion Soup - Decent..not the best we've had but I thought it was good. Others thought it was a bit on the sweet side Tuna Tartare Nachos - Not too impressed Dry Aged Roasted Chicken - Tasty dish with mashed potatoes...comforting New York Strip - Good steak..cooked well but think it could have been seasoned better. For $52 you are getting into the realm of Capital Grille, Randys which I think have better flavor Crab Cakes - Good amount of crab...the son really enjoyed it. Fries were spot on. Overall giving 3.5 stars...Food is good but perhaps we were expecting more with the 4.5 rating on Yelp.

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    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!

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    NUE Elegantly Vietnamese

    NUE Elegantly Vietnamese

    4.5(506 reviews)
    0.0 miFalls Church City
    $$$
    Full bar
    Romantic vibe

    NUE: Elegantly Vietnamese (NEV) is the perfect harmony of fine Vietnanese cuisine, beautifully…read moreartistic ambiance, and generous hospitality! Having grown up with fine Vietnamese cuisine thanks to Bethesda's Green Papaya, my dining companion and I had felt over a decade of void (of exceptional Viet cuisine, in general) since its closing nearly 14.5 years ago. Recommended to us by one of our students who volunteers as a community organizer for Eden Center and other Vietnamese-owned small businesses, NUE with its incredible first impression has us beyond thrilled to have found a spiritual successor to our dear Green Papaya (albeit a bit more modern in style and even fancier). Since it was our first time visiting the Founder's Row mall, it took us a moment to get our bearings (the biggest parking entrance is on the southern side of the development but there are elevators that lead to the main area further northwest along Broad Street (including NUE, Ellie Bird, and Fish Taco) as well as the QR Code-based parking system. After scanning the QR code for parking, it was not too difficult to utilize it (NUE provides a code for 2 hours validated parking). Upon entering, we were greeted warmly by our server Joshua, who took great care of us throughout our celebration lunch and is very knowledgeable about the food as well as the restaurant group. Also, kudos Kyung at NUE's parent group (Happy Endings Hospitality) for acting super promptly (just over an hour later on a Saturday!) to an query I came across regarding their membership rewards. As for the restaurant's ambiance, it is decorated with a beautiful mural and the artistic direction reflective of Co-Owner Tuyet Nhi Le's heritage (her grandfather who was a famous painter). Upon sitting down and being served our requested hot water+lemons, we could notice the attention to little details (metal chopstick holder, bamboo lids atop our hot water glass, and later, the onyx-handled knife for the Fried Fluke). Speaking of the fish, our favorite celebration entree at Green Papaya was a Fried Flounder, and wouldn't you know it, one of NEV's "Iconic & Shareable" entrees is their Whole Fried Fluke with a bouquet of Fresh Herbs, Rice Noodle Rolls, and Pineapple Nước Chấm! This alone got us to slog through I-495 traffic across the river (congested even on a weekend for lunch!). In addition to the quality of ingredients (fish and herbs), Executive Chef Daniel Lê's thoughtful touches really stand out. For the fish, he debones the fluke's central bone while retaining its structure to make nearly the entire fish edible. As for the execution, the fish was prepared with optimal salinity, a delicate hand to let the innate flavors stand out, and superb texture (especially loved the crunchy dorsal fins, collar, and tail fin that were easy to eat completely). The abundance of fresh mint, Thai Basil, cilantro, and red leaf lettuce added a refreshing contrast together with the dynamic dipping sauce (slightly viscous to cling to the rice noodles and herbs), plump limes, and savory toppings (fried garlic-peanuts & fried scallion+oil). At $98, it represented a good value as the outstanding quality was matched by generous portion, satisfying both of our appetites (we purposefully ate very light yesterday) and left us with just enough room for dessert. To conclude our absolutely delectable meal were the Tropical Chè (~fruit parfait with coconut milk tapioca pudding, pineapple-mango-passion fruit sorbet, Thai Basil Seeds, mango, lychees) and the birthday treat of Fried Sweet Yuca with Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Waffle Feuilletine. The duo offered a lovely contrast of temperature (former being ~ fancy Halo Halo, latter being warm and comforting ~more substantial Mochi Donut-meets-steak cut fries), textures (tender, crunchy, QQ, and crisp) and flavors (floral, fruity, neutral-savory, salty)! To top it off, they included a Birthday Card featuring their signature artwork and a generous gift to welcome us back for our next visit! All in all, NUE is what we had been starving for the nearly past 15 years: a fine Viet restaurant that delivers fantastic food; warm, attentive, and welcoming service; classy ambiance for a special occasions, entertaining VIP guests, or just a fancy meal to treat yourself! With Joy by Seven Reasons having closed earlier this year, we had lost a dear favorite that starred fancy Fried Fish (Dorade) in a tropical culinary backdrop (Pan-Latin). NUE also fills that void. Now, if only NUE open a second location in the Bethesda-Rockville area like Joy!

    Sam was phenomenal as a bartender. Matthew was cordial and…read moreaccommodating as a waiter. The rest of the staff we encountered was pleasant and polite. There were so many choices. It was hard to narrow it down, added to the fact that restaurant week had been extended. The food was excellent. As was my tamarind margarita which included tamarind candy on the rim The interior decor was top notch. It was like dining in an art gallery. Street parking was available.

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    Thank you Tom Sietsema for this amazing review in the Washington Post!

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    Clare and Don's - Shrimp Basket

    Clare and Don's

    3.8(726 reviews)
    0.9 miFalls Church City
    $$

    The new Chicken Parmesan at Clare & Don's is a must-try!…read more I had to give their new Chicken Parm a try, and it did not disappoint! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, topped with a generous amount of marinara sauce, melted cheese, and Parmesan. It was served over a big portion of creamy tomato pasta that was absolutely delicious. The portion was huge, the flavors were on point, and everything came together perfectly. Definitely the kind of comfort food that leaves you full and happy. Great job, Clare & Don's! This new Chicken Parmesan is definitely worth ordering. 5 stars all the way!

    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.

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    Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic - Loukoumades With Nutella

    Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic

    4.3(397 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    AMAZING! Firstly, the outdoor and indoor seating is very chic and cute. We choose to sit outside…read more One thing that stood out to me immediately on the menu was that they import their fish and seafoods from the Aegean on the Mediterranean which super cool! I really enjoyed my meal! The preparation of the fish was perfect. The skin was crispy, lightly seasoned just like in Greece. It's the closest thing to Greek food I've had here, at least in regards to the dish. The lamb shank was alright aromas and flavor could've been a little stronger for the red sauce. I was also happy that none of the seafood had a fishy taste to it. They also deboned the branzino. The fish also had a lot of meat so I felt as though I got my moneys worth. As for the grilled octopus it was a little tough in the fatty areas, but overall the flavor and quality was great! The feta psiti was so so, I had it in Greece and it wasn't even close. The dough was a square and it wasn't flaky and delicious like I had. We ordered: Apps Grilled octopus 9/10 Feta Psiti 6/10 Imported Branzino 10/10 Lamb shank over orzo 8/10 Overall, I'd come back 100%. The service was great, fast, cleaned up the areas and dishes well, and informative.

    Enjoyed a great meal with our party of 7 tonight , Saturday night!…read more We ordered a bunch of appetizers: halloumi, greek salad, zucchini, dips, saganaki, and entrees and desserts as well. Sorry I don't have photos of everything. The food, service and ambiance were all excellent. I loved the open and airy feel of the restaurant with the big windows and great sunlight. This is the 2nd location I have been to and so far this one is my favorite. Parking is a little wonky as the town gets pretty busy during prime dining hours. You can find street parking if you're patient. All in all, I wish I lived closer so I could enjoy this super-delicious and authentic, greek food all the time.

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    Crazy Crab

    Crazy Crab

    3.5(708 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$$

    We got the pleasure of being greeted, seated, and served by Rez! It was a very welcoming…read moreexperience from the start. Almost like visting the restaurant of a family friend! Parking can be tight at this plaza. Active construction and lots of 10 minute spaces be sure to read the signs and park where appropriate. Crab boil bags is what led us here! We browsed the menu before hand and they had me at custom! We were not limited to preselected items! And you can get boils with smaller amounts 1/2 pounds which you don't find at many crab boil places. Perfect for those who can't eat much or smaller appetite even as leftovers. I decided on the half pound headless shrimp, crab legs (my favorite!) and a lobster tail! We also got a bigger boil with a pound of head on shrimp, king crab legs, pound of scallops and some BBQ wings on the side. We tried the combo sauce "Crazy special" a mix of Cajun, garlic, and lemon pepper. Boils come with corn, potatoes, and sausage! There was so much food!!!! The wings came out hot, saucy, and still crispy with some house ranch on the side. Then came the boils. Just look at them!!!!!!! The seafood with fresh with actual garlic, fresh parsley, and saucy. Sauce was buttery, garlic was plentiful, good lemon pepper taste. Cajun was present but not strong. But the buttery goodness pooled at the bottom of our pans. Perfect for ensuring all bites were saucy bites. Rez stopped by to make sure we were good during our meal. We received snow crab instead of King on our big boil. Rez acknowledged the mistake and immediately made it right, no fuss, no making us feel bad, not even taking the incorrect legs back. Just phenomenal service and showing care for his customers. It was a meal well enjoyed in a good atmosphere. We saw several groups and families dining while we were there. Its a place you feel welcome, not rushed, and want to visit again! And we will! Of course we couldn't finish! And wrapped up leftovers to go! Also there's an all you can eat special $59.99/person. Definitely worth it for those who can put away some seafood! And last thing- there's a hand washing station outside of the at back of restaurant prior to restroom area so you can freshen before and after eating and not need to go inside the restroom. Thank you for this!!!!!

    Service was ok and food was average. Better food choices in the area…read more I would not return

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    Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar - I love the mixed sauce . It had so much flavor.

    Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

    3.5(224 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    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.

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