This place is such a gem! My family thoroughly enjoyed a Father's Day dinner here and though they…read moredon't take reservations, we were able to be seated quickly. They were steadily busy throughout the evening so a wait is possible if you were to arrive at peak time. The setting is casual and in an old house- hence the name. If you ask to be seated in the back room, you'll have a view of the lake. The servers were very friendly and efficient. Food and drinks were prompt! We shared the onion loaf to start and had a variety of dishes around the table from steak, lobster tails, grouper, scallops, and the multitude of accompaniments. Everything was cooked beautifully! Especially the scallops. That was probably my favorite since they melted like butter in the mouth. I also enjoyed the hush puppies that were served with every main dish. Bonus points for the fact that many of the dressings and sauces are made in house. Since it was an occasion, we had some chocolate cake for dessert which didn't disappoint. The cake was rich and fudgy. My dad is a regular so I am definitely sold. The man is a critic and if he is impressed, I know something must be good! I was also impressed and can't wait to come again.

First time we stopped by. I had read this was a great place…read more Tuesday is the twin lobster deal. Wife and I each got that. Plus I got a bowl of awesome seafood chowder, loaded with fresh meat. Best I ever had. Excellent, friendly service. Highly recommend!!!!

The ambiance and view is wonderful. Service is only topped by the food. We highly recommend the…read moremahi sliders and the fish and chips. Again, service is wonderful and we will return.

More than 25 years experience with travelling to the US (yearly to Florida) we just discovered this…read moreplace Already our last day before departure... decided to go for resting near the water. Happy Hour: just for some drinks and unfortunately not explained by the waitress and not indicated on the menu we got We had a watermelon smash (12 dollar) and a harborside margrita (13 dollar) which were very good. We ordered the gator bites (18,50 dollar) ... hugh portion. The drunken mussels (16.50 dollar) were delicious but too fast too cold We ended with a pineapple rum cake (13.50 dollar - for me too sweet) and a NY cheesecake (10.50 dollar) which was delicious. Total of the bill: 116.63 dollar. We decided NOT to tip, due to the fact we got a surcharge fee because we paid with a credit card ‍ In all these years, we NEVER had this Sorry guys, it's that or a tip. In spite of the beautiful view on the lake, we will not come back.

Cooked to order, but you can phone ahead. Prepayment required. Listen to me and hear me well…read more.. EVERYTHING on their menu is good! If you see something and you eat that it's safe to order it. I have literally had everything in my multiple visits and there is nothing that wasn't EXCELLENT. Go now!

I have been a returning customer for years and I have never been disappointed, when I walk in to…read morepick up my order, I'm greeted by my name, always clean and friendly environment , professional and they thank me for my continuous support..

Quality of crab legs was good- but a bit pricey- service and company quality was A1... Child…read morefriendly easy parking and good food

ANOTHER FAMILY SEAFOOD ADVENTURE!!!…read more Another great night out with great food!!! There were 6 in our party and we went to our fav. Seafood Boil place "HUNGRY CRAB" and we were again not disappointed!!! The food was great as always!!! We ordered 2 Seafood boils. 1 Garlic no heat & 1 Garlic mild heat. Both were cooked to perfection. The crab was pulled out of the shells easily. The mussels and clams were good, but most of the clams had sand in them. That's Not on the establishment tho. They can't see inside of them, lol Potatoes corn and craw dads were Yummy as well!!! Our server Natalie was spectacular she can by every so often to check in with us. She was pleasant and personable. We will ask specifically for her next time we go, you should to!!! It's a bit pricey, but the portions are well worth it. Especially when you have so many people dining out for Seafood. This is the place to go for a great Seafood Boil!!! AS ALWAYS TRY IT FOR YOURSELF!!!

Awesome Local Florida Seafood!…read more When I first started eating from this food truck they used to serve fries with the protein. Since the accident with their truck and they have been using the smaller trailer truck they stopped serving fries. Instead they replaced it with 4-5 Hushpuppies and a small sauce container of coleslaw. To me its not worth buying the plates without the fries because you feel its less food for the price you pay. My favorites are : Crab bites / crab cake balls. They increased the price to $10 and you only get 5 pcs now. Apparently the size is bigger than before. The new size is golf balls size. Fried Shrimp / you pretty much pay $1 a shrimp. You get about 10-11 shrimps per plate. They are huge shrimps. This costs about $11. Fried Grouper Sandwich / this is my favorite when it came with fries. Because I don't eat the bun - I eat the grouper like fish and chips! The grouper is huge! And tasty! It is one of the popular item on the menu! The cocktail and tartar sauce and the coleslaw are house made. To me the blackberry lemonade and coleslaw tastes like publix. I only follow them to grab eats when im craving but since they stopped serving fries I slowly decline following them nowadays. The cod fish and chips most of the time the fish is tad overcooked .. and no more fries! So I stopped ordering it. As much as I hate to not support the locals .. until they bring back fries in the plates, I wouldn't support as much anymore.

Grouper sandwich delicious and big enough for two. staff was wonderful. neighborhood is having…read morethem back often!!!!!!!!!

amazing food, amazing service, i've never had a bad meal here!! The ambience is warm and welcoming…read moreand i'm surprised it's never packed

Well, first time at Bowen yard and we came for the first Friday free bites event and that part I'm…read moredisappointed in we went to Maritime and you had to buy a drink and get a free bite so I got wine and I couldn't believe how he measured in this very small measuring cup for five dollars. I got practically nothing to drink. The free bite was a deviled egg which was very good I'm sure it's a good restaurant. I was very disappointed in the drink, though. It tasted good but just not worth five bucks.

Fresh and delicious Had the Mahi Mahi…read moreOmg amazing Definitely worth the cost. Great service. Will definitely return

Visiting the Lake Wales area for a day trip. After checking out the Bok Tower Gardens (a must…read moresee), we wanted to find a local dining spot, not a chain restaurant or fast food place. We found Melanie's Seafood! Small place and simple decor. All the cooking is down out in the open. Our server, Cricket, was friendly and inviting and gave us some good recommendations. I had the Mahi Mahi Reuben sandwich with potato salad. My wife ordered the Crabcake sandwich with their own coleslaw. We just drank water. The food was really tasty and welcome. We haven't had any seafood in a while so this was greatly anticipated and it was not disappointing. So tasty and different. The coleslaw was really interesting and flavorful. I asked for the ingredients and was told the secret. Not giving it away here! The restaurant is clean, simple and organized well. It was somewhat quiet because the start of the college football season just started and everyone was watching at home. The service was terrific and attentive. I recommend checking out this place.

First time I enjoyed this wonderful Italian restaurant. I was very impressed with my whole…read moreexperienced. From the time I was seated, to my waiter (Matthew) service and talking to the owner (Ray). Being from The Villages area, my friend & I like to visit restaurants that are not in our area; usually we go to lunch. My friend got the Chicken Parm & the piece of Chicken was huge & very tender. My choice was the Italian Deli Sandwich which was very yummy. I am a travel agent who does many local bus trips & I am planning on bringing a group of 34 ladies to this establishment. Before I got home, Hailey (Ray's wife) already sent me several group menus. I was very impressed with how quickly Hailey responded. FYI - I did not make a reservation so Ray did not know I was coming over ahead to time. They just treated me like anyone else. I would highly recommend this restaurant for you personal pleasure but also if you have a group who would like to go somewhere different. When you walk in the ambiance is like an upscale place but the pricing is great and compares to other eateries. So do your self a favor & give them a try. You won't regret it.

This restaurant is by far overrated. The ambiance is very dark when you go in with piano music…read moreplaying. The host were rude and didn't have a warm welcome upon arrival. We were seated in the back room for a birthday dinner celebration. The room was extremely dark and we couldn't turn on the other lights because it was connected to the most dustiest ceiling fans that had at least 1/4 of an inch thick of dust. The woman who was coming in and out of the room to pour water in the water glasses had an attitude like she didn't want to be there. I asked her a question about the menu and she very dryly told me "you can't order that unless you are on the other side" then walked away. That's when I was inquiring about the bistro menu. At that point I knew I wasn't going to be able to eat anything there due to their lack of plant based items or even easily adjustable items so I just ate the bruschetta. However when we placed the order for the bruschetta it never came out. So once we asked about it, it was then comped and brought out. Our waiter was very irritated and annoyed it seemed with the large party he had to tend to but his assistant which was a younger more personable guy was way more pleasant to be around. The cost point for the food was beyond the taste and size of the portions. When I asked about kid options, the waiter told me he could have the chef make a kids steak or chicken tenders and fries. It was my mistake for not asking for the price since I assumed it was a kids portion. Granted the tiniest steak did come out I still had to pay over $24 which I would have purchased the regular adult size if that was the case. So some clarity on the menu options for the kids would have been greatly appreciated. I can go on and on about this place but ultimately I would recommend not to go here unless you don't care about customer service or price points. Upon leaving the family event, and getting home I then realized my debit card was never returned to me by our gracious waiter. So once we returned to retrieve the card another day we were greeted with the rudest and most annoyed individuals at the host station. Needless to say we will never ever return.

They were really attentive to our allergies and the food here is underrated. You will need to make…read morereservations a day in advance. Shout out to the sous chef Dior. He came out to check on us and discuss allergies. He was super nice and kind. We ate here two nights in a row. Really good service from the staff, Jasmine was our favorite server. Loved the shrimp when it was dipped in butter. Ask to get your steak medium rare or it comes out medium. The bread and butter should be illegal, because it's so addicting!!

I definitely have to update my review from a few years ago as I returned here a couple of times…read morerecently and had a great experience. This place is absolute paradise for my Lego loving child. It's pirate themed and has epic Lego creations. My son loves the area where kids can play with Legos and it's nice for the parents too as it gives them a break. The food is served family style and you get a lot of bang for your buck as you can reorder as many things as you'd like. We chose the Pirate Platter which includes: a delicious salad with apples and pecan and honey bread upfront, then a platter of assorted meats such as brisket, steak, sausage, chicken, and ribs. The brisket is our favorite. It comes with green beans, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese. I really wanted to try some of the vegan platter so they brought that out for me at no extra charge. For dessert, we got a pan cookie with ice cream as well as the vegan chocolate fondue with fruits and marsh mallows. All of this unlimited for only $39 per adult and $19 per child with drinks included. Delicious and such a fun dinner experience! Since I stayed at the hotel, I also came here for breakfast as it is included in the stay. Breakfast is the same across all three Legoland hotels. It's also served family style and includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, French toast or pancakes. You can add fruits, yoghurts, cereal, oatmeal at no up charge. And it also includes drinks such as coffee, milks, juices, etc. The staff was very accommodating about letting me take things to go and ordering extra stuff.

This location is a fully cold kitchen - offering only raw and incredible fresh seafood. The vibe…read moregives classy New Orleans, with live footage of bourbon street playing on the TV - fun touch! Jacob & Nani provided outstanding VIP service and recommendations during our date night. We started the evening with a caviar bump and glass of champagne, before ordering a bottle of Bordeaux Blanc. The oyster selection was diverse - east coast and west coast, and very well priced! We order half a dozen of 3 different varieties. The Bluefin Tuna Tartar and Crawfish Salad will have you wanting more! Both are served with fresh pressed baguettes, drool-worthy sauces, and light greens. We couldn't leave without trying the Milk & Cookie pairing, which included 4 cookies from a local bakery and 4 flavored milks. Huge fans of the blueberry and snickerdoodle. Well done, Oyster bar! So flavorful and so needed for this area! Make reservations ASAP!

Oyster sample was good, extremely limited space and pricey but worth it, they also have sushi rolls…read morewhere were good