Drove almost 45 min (on Mother's Day) and it did NOT disappoint. We were expecting to at least have…read morea lil wait since it was almost dinner time, but we were greeted at sat right away. It was very busy but you can tell the staff was on top of everything and the music was literally such a vibe. It reminded me of just being around family enjoying a Sunday afternoon. Our waiter was friendly and offered the specials, not gonna lie we wanted to try everything. My husband and I enjoyed a michelada and our daughter had a Pepsi. We clearly ordered way too much much and had plenty to take home for dinner tomorrow. Everything was AMAZING! We're already planning our next trip out here. My daughter said 10/10! What we ordered: Calamari 6 steamed oysters Garlic noodles Clam chowder The REEL boil combo

The 1 star goes to the staff and the cleanliness of the place and one food item…read more I'm most disappointed with the shrimp it was super rubbery and felt like it was premade and then heated up. We got the "special" buy one pound get the next pound free so we did shrimp. We got shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and dungeness crab with the special blend in one bag. The hook and reel special blend was honestly pretty gross it was sweet, Smokey and not very buttery or salty at all. We asked for lemon pepper and extra butter to put inside(which was an extra charge) it made it a little better but I've definitely had better elsewhere. The garlic noodles were really good they had a soy sauce flavor, garlicky and cheesy. The price was pretty expensive considering I've spent $30 less elsewhere. Here at hook & reel I spent $96 The service was good. She was very kind and helpful but also wasn't very attentive. The restaurant and the bathrooms were very clean. Overall I wouldn't come back and I recommend going to Captain crab in Elk Grove it is so much better tasting and cheaper!!

The food was amazing! First time here and didn't know what to expect. When I got to the register, I…read moreordered the party wings combo which is 8 pieces and two small sides. I asked the employee for a popular sauce and she said the honey garlic. For the sides I got the mac n cheese and collard greens The interior is a decent size and if you have a big party, I would recommend coming early to reserve tables. There is a bar area as well with a couple TVs in the restaurant. Back to the food now, when it came out, I was given red beans instead of collard greens but they allowed me to keep it while giving me my correct side. The wings looked absolutely stunning when I first saw it. I took my first bite and could taste the honey garlic. It was so delicious. The red beans might have been my favorite side as well. Overall, it was such a great experience! Would definitely come back again. Also, you will have to find street parking but it was not hard at all. Thank you Creole!

I had been wanting to try this place. The menu was small very little to order from. The quality of…read morethe food was very disappointing. The waffle used in their chicken and waffles was store bought. The peaches were from a can. The service was soso. They never came back to reserve water. The ambience was lacking. Won't be going back to this spot.

Amazing staff, service was great. The aroma makes you want to become a part of the sea! Definitely…read morecoming back! 10/10. the food is very good and flavorful

Date night this week took us to Captain Crab , and this was our first time here! Let me just say…read more.. it did NOT disappoint! To start, the service was great. Right when you walk in, everyone was friendly and welcoming. It was a busy Saturday evening, but we were seated pretty quickly. Our waitress was also so friendly, and our food came out FAST and piping hot! In our past experiences at other crab boil restaurants, it can take forever just to get a table, let alone get your food. So we really appreciated how quickly everything came out here! Now, THE FOOD! My hubby and I both got the Dungeness crab with the mild Cajun & garlic butter seasoning. It came with potatoes and corn, and we also added a side of rice and the Cajun fries. The seasoning was SO good! It had plenty of flavor without being overly salty. The crab was delicious and cooked perfectly. And those Cajun fries?! They were super crispy and seasoned to perfection! The only thing I would have changed was that we weren't given any crab crackers or tools to help us get into the crab. We actually thought they didn't have any at first. We later asked and were provided with some, but it would have been nice if they were offered or brought out with our gloves and bibs since we ordered crab. Other than that, I really enjoyed our experience! I especially loved that the restaurant has a more relaxed atmosphere compared to some other crab boil spots. The seats were comfortable, the music wasn't extremely loud, and it still had a fun vibe while being quiet enough for us to actually have a conversation. Overall, I'm giving Captain Crab a 10/10! We'll definitely be back!

Oh boy. I think I wrote my last review using the dictation feature on my phone! I was so…read moreembarrassed I had to rewrite it without errors. I wish Yelp let us make corrections instead of writing new reviews. But if you want a laugh, Yelp always lists the original alongside the new. Quality food, fun presentation, and packed with flavor. High marks all the way around. Very classy, upscale place to eat. Featuring seafood, they also have other options for those not so inclined. However, be aware that most of the menu focuses on seafood, which they do exceptionally well! FOOD: Like I mentioned, the food here (not hair) is excellent! The quality of ingredients is way above average. The variety of seafood, and the ability to basically craft your own meal is amazing. And the presentation is just spectacular! Usually going to a seafood restaurant, all I want is seafood. But for some reason I was craving mac & cheese, so I got the lobster mac & cheese. Often times, in a lobster mac & cheese you get a sprinkling of lobster. Here you had big full chunks of delicious, perfectly cooked lobster. It was amazing! My wife got the seafood in a bag which was so much fun and definitely well worth the price. Plus it was lots of fun. SERVICE: If there was anything better than the food, it would be the service! They were so attentive and kind and thoughtful that it was hard to believe! Plus, as I said, the presentation of food was on point. And the seats were spacious as well as comfortable. Really can't get much better. COST: Here is the one area that I would say might crimp your style. It will definitely put a dent in your wallet. The food and service are great, but the cost is pretty high! However, for being in the capital of California, in the middle of a convention center area, and considering the quality of food, you are definitely getting something well worth it.

Is the quality of the food and service from this restaurant decreasing? Or did I come on an off…read morenight? Either way, my experience this time around was underwhelming. I normally enjoy their entree's however, I was quite confused when my plate came out and it only had 3 scallops, 1 was overcooked (I guess I paid $10 per scallop since the plate itself was $36). The flavor profile was nice and light which went well with the green beans and the scallops. The waitress was very inattentive and refused to offer a complimentary birthday dessert after trying to upsell the desserts on the menu. I'll be back, but for HH only!

I had the Catfish and Cabbage. I Absolutely Love their…read moreCabbage and really Only go there to get some. This Night the Catfish was Very Fresh Tasting and DELICIOUS!!! For whatever reason I'm sure is probably because I went there late at night, the Cabbage wasn't tasting like I normally like it to be. It was really soggy, not crisp and very salty. Yet this is just one night of tasting It. Whenever I eat It is VERY, VERY, VERY DELICIOUS. So my suggestion would be don't go there to eat cabbage an hour before closing. Go during the day and you will be very satisfied. THE SERVICE WAS AWESOME. THE YOUNG LADY WAS VERY FRIENDLY, PERSONABLE WITH THE WONDERFUL SMILE ON HER FACE AND HAPPY TO HELP ME. My visit was Friday May 8, 2026 about an hour before closing.

Trip one: The service on the phone was terrible. And the service once we came to pick up the order…read morewasn't much better, IDK who answered the phone 4/8 around 12:30 but boy was she rude. We called to check about the lunch special and if we didn't really want this place we would have said hang up and tried another place. Once we received our food, the lady didn't add any bbq sauce and the potato salad was warm. Trip two and Three: 4/25 and 4/28 the lady with the locs is amazing and I wish I interacted with her from the beginning. After the initial interaction two weeks ago I probably would have never returned however after randomly seeing the offering on Too Good To Go App the nice lady at the store was phenomenal with her service. We had ribs each time and while I was irked the first order didn't include any I'm definitely not a drench my meat gal either. Hoping next time I get something other than BBQ but who knows what I will try next. I'm sure I'll return and the next time I will get her name

We came here to try the ayce seafood boil. We came in on a Wednesday around 6pm ish and it was just…read moreus and one other table so service was very quick. The servers were very friendly and had good recommendations of how to go about the ayce. We also did the carafe of soju and omg it was so good. We also got the raw oysters and they were delicious as well! Honestly for the price of everything we were pleasantly surprised and we will definitely be back when we are in the area! The restaurant is super spacious and the decor is very fitting for the restaurant.

Very disappointed. Saw their seafood pan roast on their menu and tried to call and make a to go…read moreorder. First they don't answer their phones, had to call a few times. Second they didn't have it available when I called. A month or so later I try again to order the seafood pan roast & success they have it. Inside is quite small and tucked in the corner of a shopping plaza, quite far away from the main heart of the plaza. You can have the seafood pan roast at different levels of spiciness, I got mine at medium. Rice was not cooked very well, but the stew overall was quite nice. It had a nice spicy kick to it so I will def up it up if I ever come back. There was a nice variety of seafood protein. I'd give 50% for the service and 50% for the food.

I was crashing in Elk Grove at my friend Joe's for the week and was craving crawfish. He suggested…read moreCrab City so we called in to make a reservation for our party. It's a decently sized restaurant capable of accommodating at least 60 people. When we arrived, there was already a group of at least 20 people in the rear, and they were able to accommodate our group of 6 children and 6 adults. Although there was a bit of a wait for the food because they were short staffed, we had the happy hour menu to choose deals from and entertainment from the large group's karaoke to keep us busy in the meantime. When the food came out, I was surprised to find such tasty, and, large crawfish and shrimp on our table! The food was piping hot and the portions nice and big. I especially loved that the seafood came out in metal bowls instead of the plastic bags every other boil place serves their boils in. Extra points to them for being environmentally friendly! After a few bottles of soju, our group decided to partake in the free karaoke too, and we had a great time belting our hearts out. All in all, we loved the fair prices, delicious food, kid and family environment, and will definitely be back the next time we're in town. Thanks for the awesome night, Crab City!

For a chain store the location operates like a mom and pop show. When, i say this, it's not meant…read moreto be a knock but more of a heads up to give grace. It may take time to get seated and created but it really seems like it's just one person that runs the whole front end, from seating and placing orders to delivering food to your table as well as bussing tables . You will be be seated and get your for in a decent amount of time. Definitely a local favorite for the food and the vibes. Now the food here is delicious. I usually get a combo to share with my wife. Our last time we got the big city combo, on promotion from $70 reduced to $55. Staff here has always been friendly. There really

Always a stop when we are in the area. We have a had a few…read moretimes where the waiter forgets to place something we ordered but they are more than apologetic (we also understand that they are super busy and full all the time) Decent prices, delicious food and great staff

Basing this review on would I come back? Possibly if things improved as I believe in second…read morechances. Service was low, when greeted we were greeted promptly but there were no smiles from anyone. I hope they all do enjoy working there! We started with one server and then it jumped to another server which I did see someone else experienced also, so maybe this is the norm for the location? This was many of our groups first time here and Alex started of same way with a slight smile, but he took the time to understand our confusion and began to lighten up once he understood our order and we understood the restaurant and he was a great waiter for the evening since. Thank you for putting up with our confusion! Food- chicken wings I would come back for they are definitely my top 3 I've had from a restaurant. Myself personally I am actually not a big fan with seafood boils because I do not care for all that seasoning, so coming I was quite worried I wouldn't eat anything. Well I caved in to try it with the crawdads, and to my surprise, it is definitely lightly seasoned so I did end up liking it. So, if you do truly like a seafood boil with seasonings and kick, I wouldn't recommend this place as a go to for others, but for myself if I have a craving I will grab my crawdads here. Overall the place is crowded and busy, it's in a busy shopping center. There are a lot of people working here at one time, it just feels that no one is thrilled to work there. We went towards their late shift to closing and to be quite honest I got understand that why they may have that feeling. The manager pulled out flashlights while we were eating to inspect the window cleanliness? Great job with the cleaning, but also not the right time. Also, micro managing the team's cleaning while standing at the counter and pointing at places they are missing (we should not see the from our seats). She definitely needs to work on Leadership, not manager, skillsets, and have her participate and guide team members rather then making it look as if she is looking down on her team. This can change the atmosphere for team engagement, so the greetings are more welcoming and engaging to customers.