Always excellent! Best fried shrimp away from the coast. Always go to D&L for our seafood.read more

We had lunch there after church and the food was amazing! The only minor negative was that it took…read morea little while to get our food but everything was fresh and fantastic

Lash's has been a premier place for seafood. We went with friends Tuesday night and were extremely…read moredisappointed with the food. We had problems with 4 out of 4 dishes. Everyone can have an off day and this was definitely their day. We will try a different day.

Food was wonderful and staff was very friendly. It is located in a beautiful atmosphereread more

I work in Decatur somewhat seasonally and so whenever I'm up here I enjoy opportunities to try…read moretheir local restaurants. On my most recent visit about three weeks ago, Marlin's wound up being my choice for a quick lunch. This is a rather oddball restaurant. Located in a standalone building on the edge of a large parking lot, the vibe inside I'd say is closest to an American-Mexican restaurant (a la Rosie's, Buena Vista, etc - think vibrant murals, comfy booth seating, large, open spaces). It was a little dimly lit but clean. A friendly hostess got me a seat quickly. The menu continues the oddball vibe. There's literally something for everyone here, with American-Mexican favorites like fajitas and arroz con pollo, along with standard American fare like chicken tenders and pasta dishes, as well as slightly more upscale items like fish and steak. I saw on their website they claim, "We're not just one thing - and that's the point." Well, they've certainly nailed that mantra. My waiter was a pleasant fellow who worked diligently to ensure my meal and check arrived in a timely way. He got me a refill without me having to ask but didn't hover or make me feel like I was unwelcome or a chore. My meal came out quickly and I was in and out in ~30 minutes, which is a pretty good turn-around for a sitdown restaurant. Every table seems to get a complimentary basket of hush puppies as a welcome/starter item. Again, I'd say the vibe overall is closer on the Mexican side of restaurants, so one might expect chips and salsa...but despite this seeming oddity, I'll admit I enjoyed them. They were golden brown, slightly sweet and slightly savory, and came with a tasty dipping sauce. I ate several. They have a lunch menu with reasonable pricing following a typical pattern of entree + one side (dinner portions come with two sides). I was feeling unadventurous and wound up getting chicken tenders and fries, as I thought the tenders looked pretty good in a picture I'd seen on Yelp. I asked for some ranch to dip in. My food was fresh at least in terms of temperature - almost scaldingly so. I got a strong frozen-fried vibe from both fries and tenders, though. Less a crime with the fries, and these were salted nicely and not too greasy. The chicken was rather dry and stringy and the breading didn't really "crunch." They were ultimately unobjectionable, but reminiscent of maybe a McDonalds crispy chicken strip, which seems a little underwhelming from a full restaurant. The ranch was also not very good - not buttermilk, so not super creamy, kind of bottled salad dressing vibes. Ketchup or the residual sauce from the hush puppies was a better choice. Overall, not super wowed but not super let down either. Service was solid and the environment was comfortable. Since the menu is so large, I'd imagine there's something for everyone - and maybe a sleeper hit dish on there, too.

Food was good and people were friendly. Not very busy during peak Saturday evening hours. They did…read moreforget the queso and the salad with my wife's Pollo Loco plate. Had to remind server on each one. Small nuisance but no issue. My dinner fajita rice was kind of weak compared to previous lunch plate. No biggie, just no leftovers. We'll come back!

Talk about an authentic 'picey seafood space in AL; Ard's hit it…read moreDidn't think Decatur AL could reach this height of flavour & spice. The many fried & steamed shrimp plates r nice standouts; I visit repeatedly on my jaunts to Decatur Staff, ownership v kind & helpful Made a new friend in Alabami If feeling brave, go to their top tier 'Slap Yo Mama' spice level Note, u will need some recovery time :) :)

Today was the first and last time I will ever go back to Ard's. When I went in, I made the comment…read moreto the woman behind the counter. She starred at saying nothing. I told her I was impressed with their beautiful wine selection. Her response to me was said in a condescending manner as she said "when you figure out what you want let me know. She was unfriendly from the time I walked in. She knew I was a first time shopper but nevertheless offered no help. Great products alone do not make a retail seafood establishment worth going in if you are treated poorly.

I ate here for multiple birthday parties at one time. We were in the party room with 34 people and…read moreit was very cramped and the AC was not really working. The thermostat was set on 50, but it was 81 in the room with no air flow. The rest of the restaurant was comfortable, but it was not in the party room. We also had one waitress for all 34 people, so getting drink refills were a challenge, but she did the best she could, so kudos to the waitress. I had the fried combo with fried catfish, fried shrimp, and the Cajun fries. I thought my food was pretty good. I tried some of my son's seafood boil he had and it was not too bad, but I've had better. I'm not sure if I'll go back, especially if we're in the party room.

Had dinner at Moody Crab on New Years Eve. I had never been here mainly because of previous…read morereviews, but we decided to give it a try. We were promptly and professionally greeted and seated. Being our first time, we were never made to feel rushed making a decision on what we wanted to order. Once we did order, our food arrived very promptly and super hot off the stove. Everything was very tasty and seasoned just as I ordered. The shrimp was fresh and the sausage was delicious. Our whole meal was delicious. I ordered an extra to-go boil variety for my son. He stated his to-go order was very good and generous portions. All wait staff we encountered was professional and nice. I am glad I decided to give it a try and form my own opinions. I will be a return customer.

The food was excellent! We had fried oysters & fries (meaty, not shoe string fries) and the shrimp…read moreand grits. Both were delicious! Food was hot and fresh. Also tried the gator bites and chicken wings. Very good too! Attentive service and the Christian music playing set the atmosphere, which was peaceful. The owners were very nice and friendly. We will definitely be back and tell everyone we know.

We were pleasantly surprised by this little gem! The seafood is soooo fresh - it felt like we were…read moreon the coast eating today's catch! The burgers are well prepared and have some creative flare! We will absolutely be back! We had the Cowboy Candy Appetizer, crab and shrimp boil (mix Cajun and and By the Bay seasonings), Lobster Rolls, and Bacon Jammer Smashburger!

food and service was great! Carla was a great server and made our experience well worth it!read more

April 2 Tuesday Played senior golf at cross creek so had to…read morestop at half shell oyster. oyster special sampler $26 & old fashioned were fantastic Such a clean nice restaurant Need to take your honey for some great seafood

I like to look down on people who look down on things and it's with no small amount of humility…read morethat I confess to sitting at the new Grimaldis eating pizza with my wife laughing at the restaurant across the street called Chuck's Fish. We'd never heard of it and having recently returned from the gulf I was feeling rather smug about seafood. What could this Chuck know about it all? Feeling adventurous, we decided to walk over and check it out after eating an entire pizza. Pizza was pretty good. Chuck's Fish was epic. I love that there's no TV at the bar. I love the decor. I love the fact that the namesake was a civil rights attorney. I love the fact that I can get incredible sashimi and order our daughter a pizza that is just as good as the joint across the street. Chuck I apologize. I promised the bar staff I'd Yelp you up after the first visit but once bitten twice shy so I gave it another go. I'm at your bar now. Trudy is helping me out. She's a pro. So was the team here on Saturday. That's why I'm back in fact. The people. Also. The food. Can go on about the food. But. Y'all. Just come and experience it. This social media stuff is only good for so much. A nudge. A hint. An inkling. Hamachi ponzu with fresh jalapeño. Yes. Get that. Goyza with one perfectly crisped side? Yeah. Two of those. Catch of the day? Either way is gonna be good. Tks Charles!!!! You got two new regulars. Hopefully many many more.

I had a wonderful dinner here celebrating my boyfriend's promotion at work…read more Chuck's is a beautiful low lit restaurant, with a calm yet upscale atmosphere. The decor in here is absolutely beautiful. Our server Stephanie was the sweetest ever. She gave us recommendations and helped us navigate choices on the menu. I opted for a glass of their rosé while he got their old fashioned, wasn't his favorite since they did not have Buffalo Trace. He's not a fan of Bulleit. However he was alright with it. We got the Cowboy sushi roll and snapper necks as appetizers. Both very flavorful and cooked well. Having Louisiana hot sauce was the icing on the cake for him. Entrees we got were both mainly red snapper, he got it Parmesan crusted and I went for bronzed because it came with mango salsa over rice pilaf. He had risotto. Both dishes were very good, however they definitely could have benefited from a bit more salt (in our opinion). Green beans were cooked extremely well. We both cleaned our plates! As for desserts I went for the bread pudding and he opted for the creme brûlée since he had never had any. Bread pudding was absolutely immaculate and I'm glad Steph talked me into adding ice cream. He wished he had gotten my dessert after trying it but his creme brûlée was still pretty decent. Not a big custard guy. Overall this was a great experience and to help others gauge their bill, we spend a little under $200 before the tip. Not extremely cheap but not overly expensive. We just like trying it all - drinks, apps, entrees and desserts. Would love to come back soon!

I've been meaning to try The Seafood Spot since last year and kept forgetting. I did myself a…read moregreat disservice. I tried it today and it was amazing! I had 1/2 lbs. of shrimp that came with potatoes, sausage, boiled eggs, and corn. The star of the show, however, was the sauce! At one point, I actually grabbed a spoon and just ate the sauce. Delicious food and the staff were super, super courteous and friendly!

Food was really good. Shrimp was kind of chewy but it still had amazing flavor. The staff was…read morereally nice.

I tried the seafood boil tonight. My first indication that it was not going to be legit was that it…read morewas not in a boil bag but a styrofoam container I was so disappointed. It was a tasteless hard potatoes mess. The egg was not seasoned with the rest of the boil. I specifically asked for crab legs (which is an up charge). How is crab an up charge. But they did not add to my order I was excited when I saw clam, but they were chewy. I did call and spoke with someone who said she was "the manager" who did say I could come back and get something else but why would I? Hopefully to go orders are not their thing and it's better

The hubs and I had a nice time at Fins last night for his birthday! I'm so happy Fins is enjoying a…read moresoft opening and did not sustain any damage in the EF 1 tornado on 12/28/24, although the beautiful historic pecan tree adjacent to their building was uprooted (sigh!). The restaurant was very clean, the staff were extremely accommodating and helpful, and the food was served quickly! Our server was Amanda, and she was friendly, ensured she got answers to our questions and was really kind! Hubs and I split a half dozen oysters on the half shell which were really good! They were served with lemon quarters, saltines (out of their wrappers), horseradish sauce (light on the horseradish), and a really delightful Mignonette sauce! I was busy taking photographs and hubs ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos for each of us. The French fries were delicious! Amanda was kind to ask for and bring us some ketchup. Again - great fries! Hubs really enjoyed the Mahi tacos!!! I did not like them. I expected a flaky, flavorful white fish and this tasted like seasoned overcooked chicken slices reminiscent of Budding's deli meats. Relooking at the menu they don't offer a chicken taco. Anyway, the avocado slices were fresh and good, although I scraped off some white sprinkles that were all over the tacos and I'm not sure what they were. A happy birthday boy was my main concern for this outing, and I look forward to returning to Fins UP! There's a lot of potential here with the bright open space, nice music and cute bar/seafood display area! Not to mention motivated kind staff willing to get questions answered and happy to serve! A couple of suggestions I have is: 1. top off all your salt/pepper shakers that are on each table. This is simple side work and should be part of each shift's closing/opening processes. It indicates apathy when I see half filled salt/pepper shakers. 2. use your pre-shift "tag-up" meetings to inform your staff about the types of oysters you are serving. There's a big difference between describing oysters as "Gulf Coast" versus "Murder Point Oysters" that are raised in baskets in the open waters of the bay, just west of Bayou La Batre, AL and are available year-round or serving "Sweet Jesus Oysters" that are grown in Hog Neck Creek, that offer a buttery flavor with celery notes and are available year-round. I make this distinction because if Fins UP were to serve either of these oysters, I would be beyond excited because it is rare to see them in north AL restaurants and serving them would set them apart! 3. sell some merch! The "get shucked" t-shirts would be fun to buy! I have one from a Palm Bay, FL restaurant at which I dined. I look forward to a glass of wine (when they get their liquor license, which I assume they will since "Bar" is in their name) and a half dozen Murder Points or Sweet Jesus' soon!