The food was authentic and cooked to perfection…read more I tried the ox tails, turkey, legume (w/ goat), rice, bean sauce, salad, and fried banana. Everything was flavorful and tender. The service is informal. So, speak up if you want something.

I don't eat this cuisine often, but this definitely hit the spot! Came to dine-in, and ended up…read morebeing the only party dining in honestly. I did enjoy the French/Spanish music in the background. The staff were kind and fast with things. The portion was quite large, which I wasn't expecting. The poisson was quite good with the sauce provided. I found the veggies that came with the rice seasoned quite nicely too. We did also try the turkey creole, which was a tad bit dry, but still good. Plantains and rice were standard in my opinion. We REALLY enjoyed their rum cake though as dessert. Heavier on the alcohol but it made it so good! Definitely a nice experience here.

Food took a long time to come out. We ordered before the table next to us and they received their…read moreorder 1st. The waiter changed the credit card the wrong amount.

A friend visiting from out of town, and I wanted to try some place new, for Sunday lunch. We both…read moregot the pulled Pork BBQ sandwiches with Cajun fries and sweet Corn bread muffins. It was such a generous amount of BBQ and so delicious. The staff of engaging and while at the noon hour on a Sunday morning we were the only eat in guests, the cars were double parked outside with a steady stream of carry out orders. I will definitely come back again!

Sooooo... Thursday Barrett, Andy, and I came here to scratch a serious crawfish itch--and…read moreabsolutely nailed it (see my April 2 review ). Fast forward to today... Spencer rolls into DC yesterday, and guess what... the itch was BACK. No debate--we knew exactly where to go. Only difference, it was a beautiful day, so we sat on the outside patio, which was perfect... roomy, open, and breezy. This time, Shae hooked us up with a feast: 5 lbs of crawfish (Hot N Juicy, medium heat), 2 lbs of Spicy head-on shrimp, 2 lbs of spicy headless shrimp, 2 lbs of extra spicy crab legs... and plenty of COLD beers to keep things flowing. She was fantastic... super attentive without hovering... and made sure we were set the whole time. Bottom line: another awesome visit, lots of laughs, and that crawfish itch? DEFINITELY scratched... again!

The fried chicken wings might've been one of, if not the best chicken wings i've had.read more

Channeling Lil' Kim energy the whole night, we stepped into Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar like we…read morehad something to prove... and did ‍ Fur, glam, attitude, all of that. Girls night turned full blown main character moment. The DJ understood the assignment and kept the vibe going with straight Lil Kim classics all night. When I tell you we took over the spot, I mean that in the best way possible. The energy was high, the music was right, and the whole place felt like our personal party. Now let's talk food. I ordered the Crack and Peel Seafood Boil and I enjoyed it immensely. Flavor was there, portion was solid, no problems. And listen... I'm obsessed with their wings...well, wings in general lol, but theirs definitely get an A+ from me. They're always a must for me. Service was actually really good too. Staff was attentive, kept up with our group, and didn't miss a beat even with all our extra energy in the building. If you're looking for a chill, quiet dinner...this might not be your Friday or Saturday night spot. But if you want good food, a fun crowd, and a whole vibe, Hook and Reel delivered. Follow me on all platforms: CocoasJoy for more reviews and shenanigans

I don't typically like leaving negative reviews, but unfortunately my experience yesterday fell…read moreshort. I'm still fairly new to the area and had been wanting to try this location for a while, but it's usually been too busy during my previous visits. I stopped by yesterday for happy hour and ordered a seafood boil, and it ended up being one of the worst I've had. Something about it just seemed off, and the flavor was noticeably different from other locations I've visited. I'm not sure what went wrong, but it was disappointing. The only redeeming part of my visit were the happy hour drinks, which honestly made the meal a bit easier to get through. I was really hoping for a better experience and hope this was just an off day.

Had a great experience at OHOT Cajun Seafood in New Carrollton! We ordered the seafood crab boil…read moreand everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The pricing was excellent for the amount and quality of food we received. What really made the visit stand out was the service. Our server Jade was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Manager Erma also took the time to personally engage with us and check on our experience, which we really appreciated. Great food, great service, and great value -we'll definitely be back!

I am literally OBSESSED with seafood boils, and this place did not disappoint. This place provided…read morereasonably priced "all you can eat" seafood boils including appetizers. Please for an additional fee, you can take your food home. That's unusual for an "all you can eat" rule. Take a look at my pics for individual food ratings. Here's my breakdown of the three components: OVERALL FOOD: 9/10 SERVICE: 10/10 My waitress, Kenya, was very sweet, helpful with selections and attentive. AMBIANCE: 10/10 The restaurant has a shipwreck theme style decor. Very much so in alignment with the type of establishment. CHECK THEM OUT if you're OBSESSED with seafood like I am :)

Great experience!! Devonne helped my friends and I have a great first time here, will definitely…read moreback

Devonne's service was AMAZING! The food was great, but his energy honestly made the whole…read moreexperience even better. Super attentive, positive, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while!

The suga and spice wings were the bomb & so was th Not your momma pasta . My boyfriend had the…read moreoxtail Rasta Pasta and said it was good too . I ordered the candied yams & they were great . Reminded me of my grandmother's . Customer service was great as well . The vibes were great too . I loved the custom wall painting near the entrance . I will definitely come back .

Sugar & Spice was AMAZING! My partner and I picked up food yesterday and it was even better than…read moreour first visit. We had the jerk fried shrimp deviled eggs, jerk chicken egg rolls, oxtail Rasta pasta, crab stuffed salmon with greens, and bread pudding. Everything was so good we were literally doing a happy dance! Chris at the register was so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!

Boyfriend and I went to Union Market for a post-dinner sweet treat. I saw this place all over…read moreTikTok, I knew I needed that Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Pudding. They give free samples for NEARLY ALL of their food, I mentioned I traveled to DC from CA, and the workers gave me a sample of one of everything on the menu! Gosh, I have never experienced such AMAZING customer service! My boyfriend loved the etouffee and my favorite was the gumbo sample. We were so stuffed from our previous dinner, and couldn't order more. We noticed everything on the menu was VERY affordable for DC pricing and gave good portions. We ended up opting for the bread pudding, and finished it in minutes. The bread pudding feels like a warm hug, and is a MUST with the ice cream. It has hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and the bourbon perfectly balanced the creaminess and sweetness of the ice cream.

On my DC visit my friend told me this place was good and she didn't lie. The bread puddin is what I…read morewent for and it didn't disappoint. They have a decent size location located in the market and of course there's a line to stand in but it's not bad. Let me tell you, I got one small order and went back for a big order. The customer service was good and it's a walk up and keep it moving type of vibe. They call your number out, you pick up your order, find a seat or sit outside. Overall it was good and I would visit this location again.

If you're looking for a quick seafood fix, then I recommend Seafood Legend. I customized a seafood…read moreboil (snow crab legs, headless shrimp, and scallops) and added a side of hush puppies. The seafood boil was great! The food was hot upon arrival, and the seafood was seasoned and my crab legs were VERY meaty! I really enjoyed the sauce. The hush puppies were a bit soft for my taste, abut still very tasty. If they were fried for about 2 extra minutes they would have been perfect! I ordered the cheesecake dessert as I had a craving and I LOVE cheesecake. Unfortunately, the cake was very bland and not to my personal liking so I definitely wouldn't order this again. I would definitely order again, and maybe I will come in-person next time!

What a disappointing experience! Beware that this is not a "seafood joint"; this is your…read moretraditional urban carryout establishment that puts their seafood in a bag. This place is NOT a Cajun/Louisiana Cuisine Restaurant. The interior and exterior appearances made me want to turn back around. However, I had already placed an online order. I found this establishment on GrubHub, and the reviews seemed promising, though that was not the case. I ordered the Hibachi Shrimp Fried Rice, Honey Habanero Wings, and a Seafood Boil. While the shrimp were larger than expected, the rice was a bit overcooked and was not hibachi-style. The party wings were tiny and lacked flavor. The kicker was the mushy seafood. The crab legs and shrimp were overcooked and mushy and ultimately inedible. This place also lacked indoor seating and sufficient parking. I had to park at the neighboring gas station as there were no parking spots available. Don't waste your time or money!