Really solid spot right on the water at Ridley Marina. It's the perfect place to go when you want a…read morerelaxed vibe and a great view of the boats. We went in winter but I'm sure it's packed in summer. The Crab Cake Sandwich is a must. It's actually full of lump crab meat instead of just being a bunch of breading and filler. We also got the Loaded Cheese Fries and they were total comfort food. The portions are huge, Great service and we even forgot our cell phone and they kept it for us to pick up. Wonderful group of people.

Ambience: Stingers Waterfront was ok... The worst experience came from the weather. It was a nice…read morehot and humid day. Since there were no available tables outside, we were placed inside in a corner table with no air circulation. The humidity felt unbearable and really played a major impact on my experience. I'm sure if I came during a mid spring day I would've had a better experience. Food: the food is the only reason I would come here again. I got a crab cake that was very robust with a fair amount of filler but had a good amount of real crabmeat. My son got the quesadilla, and it wasn't anything special. The salmon was small and flavorful. Service: also was not anything special or bad. Our waitress came by twice during our stay. It was a busy afternoon and she was working. It would've been good if they had more staff so that someone could refill our water more frequently. Like I said, the humidity had taken away from our experience. Overall, I wouldn't come here throughout the hot, humid summer months, but I may give it a second try in the winter or spring... maybe.

We got a dozen female crabs they were out of males. They were tasty could've put more seasonings on…read morethem but for the most part they were good. The place is clean and the staff was very friendly. I'll go back.

Great seafood, i love their live blue crabs. Always good sizes and prices. Seafood trays are good…read moreas well. A lot of options

Courteous and prompt service. Finger licking good food & Reasonable prices.....what more could you…read moreask for? We ordered fish, shrimp and chicken platters...needless to say it was more than enough food and as I stated before finger licking good. My son loved the chicken and my daughters raved about the Mac & Cheese! Spend your money here instead of fast food chain restaurants.

From the owner: Seafood From The Soul offers soul food and seafood with different desserts and different dishes…read moredaily

It's been a few years since we've been to The Reef...had a friend who had an event there in…read moreJanuary, so we popped in...same place, some ripped benches in the bar seating area, but seems like the food has improved....except the fries...they use the new "seasoned fries"...which means dredged in flour (lightly)...and then dropped in the fryer...most diners are moving to these, so they may be frozen. Who puts starch on a starch? Anyway, the crab quesadilla is amazing. The chicken cheesesteak will rival the best in the area (Mazzella's is the best, and they don't starch their frozen fries)...the boneless wings aren't as good as The Hideaway, but they're damn good. They could step up their game by upping their Blue Cheese (Two Stones Pub is hands down the best)...and Happy Hour beers remind me of the 80's with their prices. So my official rating after 4 visits in the last 2 months is a VERY Good. To add, their entertainment is a good selection of various styles. I'd like to see a Tues or Weds acoustic Happy Hour.

I have experienced "The Reef" on several occasions lately due to a relationship with a dear friend…read morewho recommended The Reef as a place of not just good food but also good entertainment. My experience with the food and service was always good from the very first dinner. Their steamed clams and Prime rib were excellent and the service from my waitress "Suzzie" was perfect. Entertaining at the REEF is not limited to one genre..the place covers many types of music from Rock to Soul. Totally entertaining. If you want a good meal and a fun time with by the way no cover charge "The Reef" is the place to be seen at Carpenter Station in Wilmington.

this is the one and only place i come for blue crabs. the…read moreprices are surprisingly reasonable, and if your a serious crab eater you know how outlandishly expensive it can be ordering crabs around Philly. I used to take an annual trip (or two) down to Annapolis MD to get my fix of all you can eat crabs. after many years, I have since decided i'de rather call a few friends, grab a few brews, lay out some news papers and clear my schedule for the next few hours. you'll spend less, eat better, probably eat more and save a few hours of driving by ordering a bushel of crabs from this take out only gem.

i use to love this place the sautee crabs but the last 2 years has been a mess i feel sick the last…read moretime and the owner always says there fresh and meaty hell no im a report her this time selling old ass crabs she is so money humgry till she will lie and say always fresh smh

Food one star. Ordered the fried shrimp and calamari - very very bland, no flavor. My companion…read moreordered shrimp and whiting. The whiting was decent but again no seasoning. I give this place 3 stars because the service was really good. The restaurant was empty and clean when I went in and our server was super nice.

Pretty good food for the price. Small business. They have mix and match 6 packs to go. They have…read moresome older decor but clean from what was visible. Gentleman cashier was polite and maybe was even help cook.

The atmosphere of the ambulance these people are from Italy and their food shows it. It is…read moremouthwatering out of this world. . You feel like you're actually in Italy it's so nice in there. Everybody should go to this place and experience it.. 5 Yumms...!!!! Family owned. This is one of them restaurants. I passed 1 million times. It's been here for a long time and I never ate there until this past weekend.

I met a helpful sommelier whose parents emigrated from Italy to Philadelphia. Looking for the…read moreinside scoop, I asked what his favorite Italian restaurant is. Portobello Cafe. So we went! The restaurant has a charming and casual vibe. Both gentlemen tending the floor are from Italy, adding an air of authenticity. You can choose to sit outdoors -- I really like the way the patio is arranged --or in the cozy dining room. Once seated, you're brought a plate of roasted peppers and a basket of hard rolls. I sprinkled olive oil and grated salt on the plate, which proved a good idea with the peppers and rolls. There were a number of appetizer specials, but we went with a basic Caesar salad. One order, pre-apportioned in the kitchen, was perfect for the two of us. I ordered branzino as an entree T, linguini Pescatore. The whole fish is brought out and fileted tableside. While I took a photo, it was just one unflattering shot of the head (which I'm not posting.) The branzino was mild and flakey, good, though the seasoning didn't break through the skin rendering it a little bland. Excellent grilled potatoes and vegetables completed my dinner. My husband's linguini was delish; while the pasta isn't made in house, it tasted like it could be, served al dente, of course. The tomato sauce was spicy enough to bring the dish over the top. Portobello is byob. (Another Yelper mentioned an $8 corkage fee, but unless they forgot to charge us, they disbanded the policy.) After our meal, with takeout box packed -- there was a lot of fish -- we were offered amaretto as a digestif. A nice touch! The restaurant isn't all that convenient to where we live but we enjoyed dinner enough to warrant a repeat visit. Next time I'll try something Italian. Or maybe salmon, which looked pretty good. Reservations suggested, particularly on weekends.

Great food! The boil was seasoned perfectly. Friendly and helpful since it was our first time…read more Place is small and quaint. Most people here were ordering to go but we sat down and it was great. Highly recommend

Mrs. Crab turned me into an animal, a beast. A mammal simply shoveling food into my gullet at an…read moreastonishing pace. The messy carnage that remained made me feel shame, but I regret nothing. I tried the lobster tail, black mussels, dungeness crab legs, fried clams, cole slaw, corn, and potatoes (all in medium garlic butter sauce). Every single thing was 5 stars. The garlic butter sauce is NOT a joke. I want to bathe in it, drink it, moisturize with it, put it in an oil diffuser and huff it. It is incredible. I am going to be returning many times in the future and can't believe I've wasted so much of my life not knowing this is a mere 10 minutes from my house.