The food was amazing and the service was the same! While waiting for a table, the bar was a nice…read morearea to wait in and order some appetizers, but could be a little loud. The main dining area was spacious and even though it was full, the noise level was pretty nonexistent. It is pricey but I think worth it for an every now and then dining experience.

Came here to try their famous "crab bomb": ten ounces of jumbo lump crab, lightly seasoned with Old…read moreBay and baked to a golden brown with no filler! Jerry's Seafood is located in Bowie near the Bowie Town Center and there was ample parking. We came in and were shown to our table. The ambiance was minimalistic Cap Cod vibes with wood beam walls with touches of nautical items (ship wheels and pictures of tin-canned oyster containers). Our server, Eddie, was excellent. He was engaging, informative, and just had a wonderful vibe throughout our dining experience. He started us off with a basket of rolls: hot and fresh with softened butter. Our meal was starting off just as we'd hope. We started with the fresh crab dip which was rich and creamy topped with jumbo lump crab, chives and a touch of Old Bay served hot with a sliced baguette. This was my first time experiencing a crab dip so LIGHT and creamy. The Old Bay was not overwhelming, just the perfect compliment to the fresh, sweet jumbo lump crab. The baguettes were more than enough and were crisp on one side and soft on the other. This dip was exceptional. Next was our entree, the crab bomb was served with two sides ( we got the seasoned wedges and stewed tomatoes). The stewed tomatoes were fresh with a sweetness that brought back memories. The wedges were perfect: pillowy soft inside with a crisp seasoned coating. Now the crab bomb....this was exceptional: 10 ounces of all lump crab, baked to perfection; no need for additional seasonings or even a sauce; maybe a squeeze of fresh lemon. It was so sweet and delicate; one of the best I have had in a while. We also got a Mariner's Platter to go: a six ounce crab cake, flounder, fried shrimp, steamed shrimp, fried oysters, and fries scallops with two sides ( we chose two garden salads). The platter was a bit skimpy for $63 and it was just okay for us; the scallops were not edible AT ALL: they had a metallic taste that was present on the first bite, that was disappointing (this dropped our score from a 5 to 4 stars). The salads were fresh and we got the honey/lemon dressing. That dressing was SO good! I usually don't go for creamy dressing like this, BUT this dressing was so unexpectedly good! All in all, a great meal that I will drive to Bowie again for with no hesitation (except for the Mariner's Platter).

Friendly & casual vibe with a counter set-up where you enter, grab a menu or look at well-lit…read morescreens above the action. You walk along counter admiring the selections of sides, deserts. You order at the end, and find a seat. Your name is called and you pick up at the side counter. The dining area has plenty of seating, a private room looks available to reserve? Dining area & restrooms are bright, clean and inviting. My brother ordered fried fish with a chicken wing,, cabbage and sweet potatoes. He loved the fish & chicken- well seasoned without feeling your blood pressure rise as you indulged- LOL. The sides were good. I did the smothered porkchops - WOW, best that I have had - really enjoyed the main entrée and my sides (greens, black-eye peas). Both meals came with cornbread (another option was a biscuit). I have to say the food, the Staff and the establishment has been my best taste of southern cooking in the DMV area. I ordered chicken wings (6) to go for wife & I to enjoy later. Definitely worth a visit, we will be back - The smothered chops are calling me already. Lunch for two with a take home order of wings & 2 deserts plus tip was around $100.

Been to the old location…read more Been to the new location. I don't get the hype. The food is basic at best. The fish (catfish and croaker) always tastes like it's been fried in grease that needs changing. There's no flavor profile in the food which is weird for a soul-food restaurant. The mixed veggies were absolutely disgusting-- gave them back. I paid $65 for fried catfish with two sides, fried croaker with two sides, a cookie and two drinks---and sadly, the only thing that was sort of worth it was the cornbread, but it tastes like it has coconut in it. I hate coconut.

Excellent customer service in the carryout area. My daughter hadn't eaten the colossal crabs yet…read morebut they look fresh. Their crab seasoning dip is delicious...yes I tasted the dip to see if it resembles the sauce my daughter makes at home for her crabs...and it does. I got my granddaughter the crab legs and they also look really good. Interesting this location doesn't seem to over season the crabs; however they provide a small container of old bay on the side. Still, if you like a lot of seasoning be sure to ask for extra. The interior was clean and didn't have a fishy smell I often dread in many restaurants that sell fresh seafood.

Fat Boys Crab Shack is a cozy little restaurant with a down to earth homely feel. The staff is…read moreextremely friendly, and makes you feel welcomed the minute you walk in. Their crabs are meaty, and definitely live up to the size chart ( and they don't try to sneak other smaller sizes in on you ) and you have to try their cream of crab soup it is absolutely delicious !!! If you're looking for a cool out the way spot to eat some good food, then Fat Boys Crab Shack should be your next stop.

Our plan was to buy and cook some Maryland Blue Crabs for the Labor Day holiday weekend dinner,…read moreafter traveling all over Maryland looking for the best tasting blue crabs we could find. We found ourselves at the "Crab Gallery." Our server, who called himself "Pound Cake," provided the best looking, nice-sized crabs he had to offer. He also sold us his very own version of Old Bay seafood seasoning. Our host and Gubbing Buddy got to work seasoning and cooking our store-bought crabs, while reminiscing about catching crabs as a child in Virginia. She taught us how to break into our crabs to get the meat out. I haven't had blue crabs in years, and these crabs were fantastic! They really took me back to my joyful childhood days.

Came back just for an order of hush puppies and the shrimp salad!…read more Consistency is key! :))). So far so good! Happy Yelping!

Have you ever felt like the world is conspiring against you? Like it doesn't want you to be happy?…read moreFor instance, why is this establishment so far from my house? Why is the sauce so good? Flavorful and buttery without the heavy garlic. Try the Lemon Pepper/Cajun blend. Why is the seafood so fresh? No fishy taste. Why are the hush puppies little balls of happiness? Soft in the middle with a firm bite. Why was the strawberry lemonade so refreshing? It wasn't even house made, yet it tasted amazing. The space itself has somewhat dim lighting with a large bar, perfect for drinks and seafood boils. Or seafood baskets. Or wings. Or various other appetizers. Parking is plentiful and TVs are placed strategically throughout. They also have a 90-minute AYCE special. I wasn't feeling adventurous and the entire table needs to partake, but it's worth it if you have a huge appetite. The table across from us ordered shooters but we wanted to save room for the boil :D Would I return? Absolutely. 100%. Worth every single penny, and the waitress also made sure that we were comfortable. The Pick 3 for $39.99 is an excellent deal. ***This also looks like a place that stalkers would NOT be welcome. Meaning if you went out of your way to cause a scene, it wouldn't work in your favor. Just a heads up :)

Stopped in at Rock & Toss and had a great bday experience! Our server Sandy was the best, super…read moresweet, attentive, and made some amazing drinks. I had the fried oysters and the steamed scallops, and both were so good. Everything came out hot, fresh, and seasoned just right. The drinks were on point and the vibe was chill but I had fun hanging with my girl. I'll definitely be back!

Our community needed this establishment. The food is not only delicious but healthy. There are so…read moremany options. My favorite is the yellow rice, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and 1/2 shrimp and 1/2 barbecue chicken. I have also fell in love with the cucumber lemonade drink and tropical fruit punch. They give you a generous portion. My daughter and I make a trip once a week. I will be trying something new the next time I go. The service and ambience is excellent. The food is like a party in your mouth! I highly recommend Spiced Black.

If Chipotle had a soulful, culturally rich cousin... it would be Spice Black. Period…read more I've been seeing this place all over social media, so when I found myself in the area, I had to see what the hype was about. First off, parking is easy. It's in a shopping center, so nothing stressful there, and the restaurant itself is easy to spot. Walking in, the first thing I noticed was how clean, polished, and classy everything looked. Even though it was busy, it didn't feel chaotic. The staff immediately greeted me and asked if it was my first time which I appreciated. They didn't just rush me through the line; they actually took time to explain the menu, how the bowls are built, and offered samples. That alone made the experience feel welcoming and intentional. Now let's get into the FOOD. Everything looked fresh. They have about four rice options (which is already a win), and I went with the pineapple coconut rice. For my protein, I chose grilled chicken, but they also offer shrimp, salmon, and even a mushroom option for vegetarians and honestly, the mushrooms looked so good I almost switched. For my added sides, I kept it simple because I really wanted to taste everything. Collard greens and sweet potatoes. But they also had plantains, and okra....real deal soul food options. Then you get into the fresh toppings. Slaws, carrots, pickled veggies. I kept it light. I finished my bowl with collard green pesto (which intrigued me, and I'm glad I tried it) and added an étouffée sauce over my rice... and listen!!!!! That combo? Chef's kiss. I grabbed a tropical punch juice, and just like everything else, it tasted fresh and well-made. Let me say this clearly: the food is a 10/10. If you're someone who will give Chipotle chance after chance, then you absolutely owe it to yourself to try Spice Black. 10/10. Worth your money. Worth the hype. Worth the experience.

I have to first say I enjoy this place. I love their shrimp basket with french fries their cocktail…read moresauce and they're Yum Yum sauce. It was delicious. It was divine the service. The waitress we had was amazing. I can't remember her name, but she had lime green nails and she was amazing. I love her so much. She made sure that we were taken care of and she gave us boxes cause I didn't finish my food. I was there with a friend. We had good conversation. She made me a mango lemonade without the lemon in it. Praise God cause I don't like lemon in my drinks. The ambience was good. We got there at around 1:30 PM. It wasn't too crowded yet which was beautiful but as soon as we left, of course they turned up the music just a little louder. We stayed for maybe an hour and a half maybe almost 2 hours. They had great songs on the radio, but it wasn't so loud when we couldn't hear each other talking, like I said when we left the music, I turned up just a little bit, but it was a great great food. Great service from start to finish and my friend. He left her a great tip because she was that amazing. I loved her green nails. They were beautiful so I will be returning well. I returned a lot, but I never eaten on the inside. I've always gotten my orders to go. Time I ate on the inside and it was wonderful and it was clean very clean super clean it smelt like clean and yummy food when I walk in the door she didn't offer us any specials cause we knew exactly what we wanted my friend got the hot honey wings. They were pretty good. They were too spicy for me so he shared one with me, but they were delicious but my shrimp and french fry and I got hush puppies with honey. Is something about those hush puppies with honey I never in my life, tried it. I don't know what kind of Honey they use, but it was divine.

Everything was TWISTED about my experience here. The seafood boil was mediocre, even using the…read moretwisted special sauce. The prices were high. The service (front desk) was okay. She was sweet, but the manager was very nasty and not flexible. They don't do ANY substitutions. I wanted to sub a starch for a starch and vegetable for a vegetable. NOPE! They were very unreasonable, and the manager's tone was nasty. The only decent part of this experience was the decor. It was fitting for the type of restaurant and the bathroom was clean. However, I will NEVER go back to this place. Oh, did I mention that the parking was a nightmare. It's on the corner of the street. It's an odd location. Issa NO for mediocre, overpriced, and mean service.

Charles the owner is pretty cool, his family runs it when he is not there. I was so psyched to…read moreactually find a place that I can get Shark steaks and Alligator..yes alligator (which my favorite is the tail "meat")- don't knock it unless you have tried it. He has the best hush puppies and tries charles special sauce it is a spicy salsa that goes really well with most of the dishes. The seafood he carries is fresh and the prices are cheaper than the Annapolis Seafood Company. Be warned though, if you get the fish sandwich, the bone is still in..which I like but, some people prefer their fish to be filet or in stick form. The sandwich is very good though and his crabcakes are okay. I mostly go to buy fish, alligator, shark, shrimp and hush puppies. It is on the corner of PNC Bank and in the same strip mall as Frank's Pizza. It does not have dine-in but, it is a carry out place.

I got to say, my recent experiences are leagues above what they used to be. So there have been a…read morefew changes since the last time I came. For one, the main dining area of the restaurant is closed off by some bench, and there is this big back area with a giant bar and a bunch of high and low tables. There is no sign that specifically says to go back there, but honestly there is nowhere else to go. But if you just follow the corridor you will see a door that may or may not be open. Go through it and you are where you are supposed to be. Anyways, I think the spot still has regulars, but I have seen a lot more people closer to my age and I don't feel so out of place. Also the staff are really friendly. The happy hour specials are great and overall the food is reasonably priced outside of that too. And I mentioned that I couldn't have more than one drink because of how strong they are?!

This is a cool spot located in Lanham in the cut. I stopped by for happy hour to grab some wings…read moreand a drink. I ordered honey old bay wings and they tasted so fresh and were cooked to perfection. They have $8 wings from 4-7. I ordered a margarita which was made by Jessica, she did her thing--yum. I promise she made that drink in less than a minute. The bar was close to full but people were moving along and not holding chairs for hours. The vibe was nice, seemed to be a mixed crowd. I've seen reviewers say that the service was slow here, however I didn't experience the same service. My chicken arrived about 10 minutes after k placed my order and as I said above, my drink was made in a minute or less. There is a restaurant section to this place, however it was closed during my visit. They also had really good music.I would return again.

Heard about this spot on TikTok yesterday and my wife and I happen to be in the area today so we…read morestopped by... So glad we did. We had a 10 out of 10 experience. The young lady on the register gave us great customer service. She was friendly and welcoming, and super helpful. The owner was in the building. He was greeting customers coming out to the front checking on us great hospitality. But the food... They were busy and we still got our food with within 15 minutes. Everything was hot and fresh, but even more than that it was all delicious. We live about 40 minutes away and we plan to be back regularly.

**Sorry no pics Items ordered:…read moreTurkey wings, Mac & cabbage Catfish (grilled), Mac & yams Grilled chicken sandwich and fries Fried chicken wings Honey butter cornbread Sweet potato pie Carrot cake Only items that I would not order again chicken wings were way too salty. Turkey wings had the perfect edible skin but that crisp sacrificed the tenderness of the meat. It ate like white meat. Cabbage was not what I expected after seeing reviews and IG videos. Everything else was not bad, not good but decent if you choose not to cook for a day. Service as described in previous is GREAT! And it is more of a to-go place but inviting. I've been wanting to try...we have! The catfish I would go back for. It was not overly breaded nor overly seasoned. And the grill still has a good crunch to it. Give them a try and let us know what you think!