I have placed a takeout order 3 times for the same thing. Each time the amount of food is smaller…read moreand smalle. I am very disappointed

Our server Shekenaka was the rudest server we have ever had!! I wish I could have videoed our…read moreexperience bc no one would believe how unprofessional and rude these employees are. While leaving we asked for a bag and were yelled out and cussed by 2 different guys in the front. I was called old and several other bad names over a to go bag and that I we only tipped this rude server 3 dollars. When I tried to come back in to confront them they held the door so I couldn't re enter still calling me names. This restaurant should be closed until it's restaffed. The food was delicious. It's sad that it's ran by idiots and disrespectful kids . Do not waste your time or money

Just had the shrimp and grits from Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen. Just delicious! Re-heating…read moreinstructions from the freezer were perfect. The shrimp was still perfectly cooked, the sauce had a very nice spice heat, the andouille was portioned well and the overall meal was delicious and satisfying. Please stay in the Too Many Cooks subscription program.

The food here is amazing! Especially the desserts…read more It's one of our go to spots to enjoy date night.

I've never been the biggest fan of seafood boils, they are often rather bland and are almost always…read moremessy! If you have enough butter and sauces you can add some flavor, but a lot of the blandness remains, for me anyway. I've had seafood boils on the beach at Cape Cod, Hyman's Seafood in Charleston, and Willie's Boil House in the French Quarter, among others. And I was blown away by none. In a discussion with a friend, he disagreed with my position and suggested I give some local spots a try, and be very generous with all types of accompanying sauces, especially spicy ones, and don't skip the butter! So I am planning to try a few spots heading into the new year, starting with this spot. I ordered the weekend special, shrimp, lobster tail, and small crab cluster. This comes with potatoes and corn. This was not at all a bad meal, the shrimp were very tasty. The lobster tail was a bit chewy though the flavor was nice. The crab cluster produced some nice bits of meat, but this was a very small cluster. The veggies were just ok, on the dull side. While not all bad, this was very expensive and I would not come close to ordering this again - in fact I don't see a return visit, period!

Low key come as you are!!! Everything was delicious! Very welcoming. My only issue was things…read morecould have been cleaner. My fork was dirty, the menu had some sort of red stuff on it. Not sure of their rating. We did th 'juicy' flavor without heat.

It was one of the highlights during my Thursday afternoon in Roanoke, after walking 2 miles from…read more3rd Street Bus station to Grandin neighborhood. I discovered Gianni's restaurant almost by accident and decided to try it, since it was in the area of my Airbnb. Other restaurants including the nearby 7-Eleven didn't seem appropriate especially when I was on vacation. I arrived on a Thursday afternoon after 3pm. I was already famished from having just a smoothie 8 hours before and nothing else. I walked into the restaurant that was small and had about 6 tables. The vibe was quiet and interesting since I was a tourist carrying my luggage. I thought that this place was the type to close in between lunch and dinner shifts, but luckily for me, they weren't. I went to the front counter to see the staff and was seated promptly. I spent about an hour here and it was quite nice. The menu was very limited but they had Louisiana soul food on the menu and I was happy that they were here. I ended up getting a large bowl of red beans and rice. A side of french fries and a bowl of jambalaya rounded out the meal. I also gotten a Diet Coke for the drink. I didn't really care about price since I was just hungry, but at the same time, too much food can be a bad thing too. I started off with the French fries, which were crispy and hot. Definitely hit the spot after a long travel day. The fried okra was amazing and finished the meal with the red beans and rice. It was a great meal for a starving tourist on his first time in Roanoke, Virginia. I enjoyed the spice level that was the red beans and rice as well as with the fried okra. It was especially amazing and delicious. I definitely recommend and enjoyed my time here. The overall experience here at Gianni's restaurant in Roanoke, Virginia was great and typical at the same time. The lady who was the Waitress was friendly and polite. I would say that this restaurant is one of Roanoke's hidden gems. The restaurant itself was small but can hold a small party for an afternoon or evening. Everything was nice and the ambiance was very nice and quiet. A table that was occupied with 6 people left when I started eating. I occupied myself with my phone while eating and it was bliss having the meal after a long day of travel. The ambiance was good and quiet and didn't notice that there wasn't much air conditioning that I felt. I don't know if there was any WiFi connection for customer use either. It doesn't matter though since I didn't need it at the time I was in the restaurant. For the most part though, the entire experience here at Gianni's restaurant was nothing short of amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed New Orleans Cajun cuisine so much and the meal I had was really nice. Definitely delicious and the spice level was very welcoming for sure. The prices here was a little bit expensive but it was very very good. I think that I enjoyed myself here a little too much. I wished that I went back that evening and purchased dinner, but ended up elsewhere instead. Oh well. I definitely recommend Gianni's restaurant because it's one of the best that Roanoke has to offer. You won't regret it. Gianni's restaurant is located in the Grandin neighborhood district in Roanoke, Virginia. It's physically at 1908 Memorial Avenue SW in the heart of the neighborhood. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, it is very limited. Your best bet is to find street parking where you can find it nearby in the residential areas and walk on over. It's a walkable neighborhood and doesn't seem like they get a lot of vehicular traffic on any given day. If you enjoy public transportation in the city of Roanoke, you can ride routes 65 or 71 and walk on over after getting off the bus. I got here by walking from the 3rd street bus station, which was 2 miles away. Way to build up that appetite, I guess. There's always uber and Lyft if you desire comfort and convenience at your fingertips. For the most part though, it was actually one of my favorite time of the day while I was in the Grandin neighborhood. If you are here in Roanoke and want to enjoy some New Orleans inspired cuisine, consider coming over here and enjoy. You will not regret it I promise. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. It's very good! Support local! A+

I came in during lunch, and this lunch special was all bang for your buck. The Catfish was…read moreperfectly crispy and seasoned to perfection. This food was also fresh and piping hot. The Owner/ Operator was so kind and informative, I loved the service and the food. I was on my lunch break so I didn't get to try everything I wanted, but I immediately texted my friends and they came by the next day with the same raving reviews

My waitress was Josie and whole meal was incredible. I take a lot of recommendations when I eat out…read moreand she helped me through entire menu. Gin cocktail was good. Appetizers of broiled oysters (w spinach/caramelized onions) we're very filling, unique, and I am now a huge fan of oysters broiled. Other appetizer was the artichoke, which had this incredible lemon caper sauce. For dinner I had a crew that was extremely refreshing, bright and the last dish had this Worcestershire/almost Buffalo sauce that was also one of the best things I've eaten.

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Not only was our server (wish we got her name!)…read moreknowledgable and quick, everyone from the hosts to the food runners were all very sweet and welcoming. We started with raw NC oysters and crawfish & shrimp croquettes, then to our main dishes of red drum and shrimp & grits. All dishes were unique and overall delicious. The service was outstanding, food was delivered not too late and not too soon (which means nothing is sitting!). Also, I highly recommend the Notorious F.I.G. cocktail, as recommended by our server. Not too "figgy" and not too sweet, well balanced and dangerously good :-) Finished with a delicious banana pudding that I would come back for, just for that. Not to mention a gorgeous little patio that's dog-friendly (give them a call for a heads up of your pup). 10/10 will be back!

I really liked this spot. I was brought here by friends while I was in town and found the entire…read moreexperience enjoyable. Our waiter was a nice guy (didn't get name, longer hair and mustache) and was attentive without being intrusive. They have a really good wine selection. I had several things off the menu, including the mussels and the brisket, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything. The garlic bread was prepared well without being too hard. The space is a little loud but not overly so; we were still able to have a pleasant conversation. Highly recommended.

We love Succotash and will absolutely return. The music, atmosphere, New Orleans ingredients and…read morecharm, and genuinely good Texas-style brisket are what keep bringing us back. This review is offered as constructive feedback to the staff, management, and ownership of a restaurant we want to see succeed. Today we stopped in during Sunday brunch and placed a takeout order for one pound of brisket and jambalaya. The wait was approximately an hour. I understand that brunch is busy, and the restaurant appeared to be working with two servers, a bartender, a busser, and several people in the kitchen. The front-of-house staff seemed to be doing what they could. The issue appears to be kitchen execution and order flow. Operationally, an order consisting primarily of slicing a pound of already-prepared brisket and portioning jambalaya should not remain in the same production queue for an hour. This is less a staffing criticism than a process problem. Management may want to look at ticket prioritization, a dedicated expediter during peak periods, separation of simple takeout orders from full dine-in tickets, and clearer ownership of orders from receipt through handoff. When the food is already prepared, throughput should be measured in minutes, not an hour. That matters because a restaurant can have excellent food and hardworking people and still lose customers through a bottleneck in the process. The objective shouldn't be to make everyone work harder; it should be to design the kitchen flow so the same people can work smarter and move appropriate orders through faster. Parking has also become increasingly difficult and is worth considering as the restaurant continues to draw a crowd. None of this changes what we enjoy about Succotash. We love the food, the music, the authenticity and the character of the place. We'll be back. But an hour for this particular takeout order points to an operational problem worth fixing. Great food deserves equally great execution.

Although this restaurant/bar has been renamed to something I can never spell (Rugaroo), it will…read morealways be Imbibe to me. Located in the heart of the UNC Chapel Hill campus, this establishment brings the feel of real New Orleans with the food and beverage selection. The owner Mandy is usually there working, is one of the nicest people, and makes you feel at home. Her mom makes the desserts (hence the rotating dessert menu). There is always a fun calendar of events featuring jazz musicians.

I LOVE all the food that they have, especially the Fried Oysters! Mandey and the staff are very…read morefriendly and welcoming. Also, the atmosphere is comfy and unique - displays of local artwork and the Jazz is exceptional! Truly the place to go for a real NOLA experience! ( I've been to NOLA many times.)

Came for the seafood and stayed for the incredible vibe!…read more The char-broiled oysters were easily the highlight of the night; loaded with garlic, cooked to perfection, and elevated by that touch of fresh lemon. Don't sleep on the bread, either; it's practically required for soaking up every drop of that garlic butter sauce. We also ordered the crab-stuffed oysters, which were rich, generous, and absolutely delicious. The drinks were mixed just right; balanced, strong, and delicious. You also get complimentary potatoes, which were a great touch, though the coleslaw fell a bit flat and lacked flavor compared to how good everything else was. Overall, between the amazing food, solid drinks, and fantastic atmosphere, this place is a gem. I'll definitely be back!

We chose the Full Moon Oyster Bar in Jamestown to celebrate a special occasion because we've had…read moresuch incredible experiences at another Full Moon location. Unfortunately, this visit was a huge disappointment. We've had incredible experiences at another Full Moon location. Unfortunately, this visit was a huge disappointment. We ordered grilled oysters, a pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined), and a half-pound of king crab legs, items we're very familiar with and order often. The grilled oysters didn't seem grilled at all. They looked strange, had very little butter, and were almost completely flavorless. The shrimp was another letdown. It was under-seasoned, wasn't peeled or deveined as ordered, and was gritty. We also never received the corn that was supposed to come with the boil. We could have mentioned it, but by that point we were already so disappointed that we didn't bother. The king crab legs were clearly not fresh. The shells were so old and pliable that they bent instead of cracking properly, and the inner membrane stuck to the meat. We didn't eat it. They made another order which was the same. Our waitress said they don't receive orders for the KC often so they may have been old. Ummmmm! The service didn't help the experience. The staff seemed standoffish from the beginning. Our food was dropped off without any explanation or follow-up, and we had to ask for everything we needed instead of anyone checking on us proactively. However our waitress was happy to help us remove the crab from our bill and she was pleasant. We know this isn't representative of every Full Moon Oyster Bar because we've had fantastic meals at another location. That's what makes this experience even more disappointing. We were celebrating a special occasion and left wishing we had chosen somewhere else.

Chef Travis prepared the most amazingly flavorful marinade for my wife's filet mignon which was…read moresold as a 6 oz cut but was closer to 8-10! My crawfish tail appetizer was terrific and also a hell of a good value at $13.50! Waitress Colleen was as nice as she was attractive. J&T's is a wonderful little find in a tiny town we have driven past for 25 years. Make plans to stop here when heading by on 29!

Great food, great service , service was very attentive…read more Definitely will be back ! I got the filet and crab cakes!