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. The item that was the most flavorful for me was the black eyed peas/hoppin John (minus the big pieces of fatty meat in them).

Good, fresh Maryland-style seafood in a fun local atmosphere. This is a small bar, so finding a…read moreseat can be a challenge during busy times, but it's worth the wait. The seafood was fresh, well-prepared, and exactly what you'd hope for from a neighborhood Maryland spot. The crowd and staff create a lively, welcoming vibe that makes it a great place to relax with friends and enjoy some great food. We'll definitely be back.

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.

Will the blue crab lovers please come to the front?!?…read more I ordered six of the Swamp Monsters (the largest crabs they offer), and BABYYYY... not a single crab disappointed! Every single one was heavy, full of meat, and seasoned to absolute perfection. You know that feeling when you are cracking open a crab and silently praying that it's full? There was no praying necessary because every last one of them understood the assignment. One thing I absolutely love about Crab Galley is the consistency. If you are a real blue crab lover, you have to try Crab Galley. Now, they don't have seating. You have to carry out but you will not be disappointed.

Their food is pretty good but their obvious distaste for black customers is horrible. WE are their…read morebiggest consumers, yet we are treated like "The Help!" Sweety You USED to serve me until you did so disrespectfully. Stop giving people yoir money who obviously Don't Respect us; the Black Consumer... I will have to learn how to make my own shrimp salad and find a Black Owned Seafood spot in the DMV.. I will drive to receive the respect I Deserve..

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 :)

Came here on a Sunday to try out this location. It was fairly decent service as It was only two…read moreservers (one was working the bar). The food was okay and I'm not sure if I'll be back to visit.

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.

This is a small restaurant that has minimal seating. But its cozy and allows you to pop in and…read moreenjoy your meal by yourself or with a few friends. The restaurant is nicely decorated with vibrant colors and very clean. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food was okay. Not bad and just good in my opinion. Its not rave worthy but its still good. I would come back and try other options. This is still a good healthier option oppose to the many of terrible choices we have to choose from, this beats most unhealthy fast foods restaurants. For that reason I would return to try other food options. If you like chickpeas then this is your meal, Im not so it threw off the salad to me. I would have preferred chicken. Honestly, everything came together nicely as one salad, nothing was over powering. I'm just not a fan of chickpeas. They do have an option for shrimp but dont eat bottom feeders so that wasn't an option for me. My tastebuds are much different from yours so I would still give it a try. You might like it a little more than me. Its still a fairly good meal.

The seafood was very good. I got the crab legs and steamed shrimp and they had a generous portion…read moreand the spices were good. I would go back again. The service was friendly. I had takeout so that was fine.

The food is amazing it has a wonderful ambiance the music is a vibe and the service was friendly…read moreand helpful

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.

Lamberts is the perfect hole in the wall neighborhood gem. Great for HH and there is Karaoke on…read moreWednesday nights and it's for people who can* sing. It's perfect for watching a game surrounded by community. For the drinks, you'll get more than your money's worth. Food is pretty good. Serving up wings seafood options and all of it is good. Parking is tough during sports events and HH. Come for down home vibes & super friendly bar tenders!

We saw the social media posts about the strong drinks and laid back atmosphere and wanted to see if…read morethis local spot lived up to the hype. Our waitress was bubbly and friendly. We ordered a H20 (Long Island with sprite instead of coke), the half Maryland crab soup and half crab of crab soup, affectionately called the bipartisan soup, wings and mozzarella sticks. The soup was delicious. While the wings and mozzarella sticks were cooked well, they had an old oil taste to them. The drink was good but not as strong as we expected. Overall, Lamberts is a good place to grab a drink and a quick bite. Not sure if we will return though.