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    Joe Willie's Seafood Bar

    2.7 (147 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    48oz HUGE DRINK!!!
    Rozalynn B.

    NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK!!!!! They're across the street from the strip club K.O.D. This place is Not getting its due credit!!!! I have no idea how long they've been here, but I'm so glad I had been seeing pics on IG and Googled them. The space is small, but it has a southern homely feel to the place as soon as you enter. The servers were very nice too. we only ordered fried shrimp & chicken, but it was DELICIOUS!!! I think they've jumped on the crab boil bag bandwagon, but the way the shrimp & chicken tastes I'm sure they have the others beat!!! Took our food about 15 mins to come out. Which wasn't bad at all for a Saturday night at 9pm. Then there's the drinks! Omg what a huge, strong concoction they made me. I was good and tipsy after only 1!!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE. I think alot of people are sleep on this spot, but I'm glad I'm now wide awake!!!! I will definitely be back sooner than later!!! I'm already planning a girls night out here.

    Malinda P.

    I love this restaurant the food is always served Hot and the service is always fast, friendly, and efficient! This restaurant is black owned and also have TVs and a pool area for the summer time while you dine.

    l h.

    Went on Wednesday for the special for $13.99 (1 snow crab about 6 unpeeled shrimp 2 small potatoes and one of those small corns cut in half), I asked for Cajun flavor I could see the red seasoning but couldn't taste it. But the flavor on the corn and potatoes were bomb! If you are hungry you may wanna order 2 or an appetizer. We missed the $5 Long Island drink special which ironically isn't the duration of the time as the food special, which sucks doesn't really make sense, it ends at 8pm. Nice sized parking lot, there was a person in the security booth, so I guess that's a plus. There is a pool on site where the outdoor seating is. Oh only thing I really didn't like is the table was too small for the massive booth they sat us in, it was 3 in our party sharing a kids side table. Oh and gratuity is automatically added for parties 3 or more.

    Lobster Bites served with a garlicky butter sauce. The website picture shows french fries, however this arrived as the appetizer.
    SL G.

    This place is just getting their restaurant legs, it's new, however what they lack in experience they make it up with their good intentions. Dinner time is extremely busy, but after 9pm on Friday, it was a warm cozy place for cocktails and seafood. The appetizers could be larger for the price compared to other restaurants serving the same selections. Southern shouldn't mean slow or left waiting & if in a hurry, give them a few more months. It comes out hot and the seafood on my platter was seasoned, tender and juicy. I wish I could have ordered some french fries( they appear on the website but not served with the lobster bites) that lets you know if a seafood restaurant is above average because they are hot and not fishy tasting. Otherwise, don't miss a chance to give this place in Harvey a chance to bring back dining in the community. They have a secured parking lot. The music is a combination of 21st century mixed with a little R&B and top 40. Special thanks to Kim, Kat and they waitstaff that made us feel welcome and attended to our needs. I will be back to visit again soon! If not, if I'm partying on the south side they deliver! How cool is that? Practice makes perfect so give them a chance to get it right.

    Shrimp Po Boy
    Rita P.

    I have to say the food was decent, the service was okay (our waitress had an attitude, but eventually she straightend that up!). I actually enjoyed the atmosphere more than anything. It was a nice crowd and it stayed busy. So let me get into my food....I ordered the shrimp po boy. I will say that the shrimp were a nice size, the sauce was flavorful, but it was on a toasted bun that was a bit hard. Oh another thing, if you decide come here....please be mindful that it's a long wait for your food. As I always say.....never take anyone else's opinion....try it out for yourself. Bon Ap·pé·tit!!

    Family bday
    Jan N.

    Never had a bad experience. Went here for my moms 60th birthday and was treated like royalty. Got to use the private room, food was amazing and they even sung happy birthday and gave her a peach cobbler that was off the chain! Definitely will return for more awesome food and service. Thank yawl!!

    Nanna D.

    Everything was so good!!! Very flavorful and fresh! The turkey necks were falling off the bone! My shrimp and grits were prefect, seasoned very well and the consistency of the grits was just like granny's!!! Everything I've ever had here was excellent! Oh yeah and the wing sauce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just gone head and bottle that up!!!

    Tamika S.

    Joe willies was introduced to me by my little sister and I love it , I h as we been several times however I went this past Saturday and I was a lil disappointed the service was good but it took a lot time to be waited on . The portions were so small i had no left overs on two meals ! And on my shrimp bag they gave me two corns and two potatoes I felt a little cheated . The bathroom was horrible and They even ran out of shrimp this visit . I'm giving a 3 today due to this and hopefully next time i visit it's together

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    Best seafood ever ! Nice environment, the customer service was great and the food was delicious.

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    Myself and 6 other patrons waited MORE THAN AN HOUR for food to be done. Absolutely ridiculous. I've never seen anything like it.

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