My sister and I finally made it to Soultran's Seafood. We had heard so many great things about this…read moreplace we had to go. We pull up and the parking lot is completely full even some car making there own parking spaces lol. We parked about 2 blocks down in a neighborhood hood since all the side street parking was all taken. I knew this place was the right choice and was going to be a hit! We walked in and there is a line to pick your food. This is basically a seafood market and they will cook what you pick if you want. The additional cooking fee is $3.00 per pound. I ordered my food to be cooked I was hangry and left with a triple wide big back. My seafood I picked was Alligator, Baby octopus, Basa, Catfish, Jumbo Lobster Tail, Jumbo Tiger prawns, Sea Scallops, and Oysters. I also ordered a bottle of Kim's Crack Sauce. My total damage with cooking fee was $130 it was well worth the price with the amount of food and the seafood per pound is great! I was told it was an hour wait for my food to be cooked and I was totally fine with it. Less than an hour later my food is done and I am handed 2 giant shopping bags full of food and head home. My food was still warm after driving 1.5 hrs home. I dig into the bags and when I tell you they cooked everything to pure perfection and seasoned properly they did their big one. You can also request you food to be fried hard if you want. I will definitely be back. I want to try other seafood items. There is no dining area to sit and eat Soultran's is strictly order to go.

Everytime I come in here the seafood fry is on point! This is a real local gem. Their store accepts…read morefood stamps allowing the community to eat if it applies to them. Their prices are fair . I got 1 pound of catfish and 2 pounds of shrimp (fried for me) for the price of $41. A seafood plate with 4 measles shrimp is easily $20. The service is quick and brings you through line with ease. Locations is a bit on the Vallejo side (google it) but it gives a homey nostalgia. Not necessarily dangerous, but you have to be from California to know

Solid 4 for food, service and ambiance. We got there at 11:30 on a beautiful, slightly toasty…read moreFriday (~80°) for lunch under the covered patio. The calamari and fish had a panko-style breading. Both were cooked perfectly. If you are a french fries lover, you have to try the Papas Bravas. Wedge potatoes topped with bacon, a spicy chipotle aioli with a side of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa verde to make it the perfect appetizer. I loved the House Made Cioppino. The tomato base was the perfect backdrop for the perfectly cooked seafood and toasted focaccia-type bread sticks. Husband took home 1/2 of his generous portion of fish & chips. Definitely coming back to try more!

You never know what you'll get when you order huevos rancheros at a restaurant. Crockett Covina was…read morepretty good. The eggs were dithered in green sauce and were well prepared. There was black beans and guacamole with hash brown on the plate. The pickles onions were spicy and bright tasting. We sat at the outside patio which was pleasant. I look forward to their new location in Pinole.

While Vallejo has many Mexican restaurants they previously didn't have anything like Botanas La…read moreCruda. If you love fruit and/or seafood this is the place for you! It's in a small strip with parking spots across the street from McDonalds. It should be very easy to find. The menu can be a little overwhelming coming here the first firm. The owner was so incredibly sweet. She helped me decide on mixed ceviche and a fruit cocktail. She asked about the spice level I'd like, if I wanted mango in the ceviche, and toppings for the fruit. The portions are huge! It's seriously enough for 2-3 people to share. Lots of shrimp and octopus in the ceviche. Everything was prepared fresh after I ordered it. Very cute and clean. They had a TV in the corner playing a new Netflix show. I'll come back to try the elote or raspados. Definitely give this place a try if you like seafood!

If you're looking for some goooood ceviche, this is where it's at!…read more Botanas La Cruda is located amongst the many delicious restaurants along Springs Rd., and I honestly would have never spotted it in the first place if I hadn't stopped by Bula Pies next door. Recently came here to pick up a tray of shrimp ceviche and a small octopus ceviche for a family party. Service was phenomenal! The lady who took our order was so sweet and patient while she explained the different sizes and pricing for the trays. Her two other colleagues were in the back working quickly to get our order and the previous order ready. You could see how they were preparing everything in the kitchen, so you know everything was super fresh! A half tray of shrimp ceviche cost us about $100, which may seem on the pricier side, but honestly so worth it and you get a pretty good amount of shrimp in it! Didn't get to try the octopus ceviche but from what my cousin told me, it was just as delicious. Botanas La Cruda has such a variety of delicious menu items, it's so hard to choose what to get! Obviously, you can't go wrong with any of their ceviches. I also really love their bionico if you're looking for something sweet. They have elote which is classic and always tasty! And just personal preference, I love tostillocos, so you can never go wrong with an order of that. The restaurant is pretty small, but it's decorated really cute inside. There are a couple tables set up both inside and outside, and you can seat around 2-3 people at each one. They share a small parking lot with Bula Pies, but there's usually plenty of spaces available there or next door at 7-Eleven. Highly, highly recommend coming here and trying out whatever catches your eye on their menu. Whether it's a sweet summer treat, or a fresh order of seafood ceviche, you're bound to find something tasty to eat!

My wife and I went a few days ago, admittedly for the first time in about 6-9 months, and we…read moreunfortunately were disappointed in the food and the menu. In the past, I would have always rated the Dead Fish as a five (5), but could not this time. Not sure why the change of all the pasta dishes are now macaroni. It seems cheap in my opinion. I was a big fan of the angel hair crab lasagna but now it was made with macaroni and was overloaded with butter. Just not good. My wife had the crab sliders which each had less than a tablespoon of crab in them and therefore seemed more like crab flavored bread. We sat at the bar and had to be served by the bar back as the bartender was nowhere in sight. By the way, he was very helpful and did his best to make the experience good for us. The venue of the restaurant is tremendous and well worth the visit. I do feel all of this can easily be corrected and look forward to trying again to see if they can get back to what it once was.

Went here again for a date last night I tried the mixed…read moreseafood black pasta with cioppino sauce Also had the brussels sprouts which my girlfriend loved I did as well Also had the beef carpaccio appetizer it was an amazing early evening with great weather, and we dined during a quiet time outside.

Met up with a couple of friends here for lunch and we made sure to come before the lunch rush --…read morewhich was a good call. Just about everything here is made to order (fish, wings, pretty much the whole menu), so patience is part of the deal when ordering at the counter. If you're in a hurry, calling ahead or using DoorDash is always an option. For lunch, I ordered a 2-piece catfish with collard greens and candied yams to dine in, plus a chicken wing and fish combo with fries to go. One thing I really appreciated was that they didn't fry the to-go order at the same time as my dine-in meal. That meant everything was piping hot and fresh when I walked out the door. The catfish is my usual go-to and it never disappoints -- perfectly fried, well seasoned, and consistent every time. The kind of seasoning that makes you feel like someone's uncle back there is cooking from the soul. The collard greens are tender, flavorful, and always hit the spot. And the candied yams? Honestly more like dessert than a side -- sweet, comforting, and absolutely worth ordering. Yes, it can feel a bit on the pricey side, but the quality and flavor make it worth it.

Me and my girlfriend ordered 2 piece catfish fillets and 2piece basa fillets along with sides…read moreredbeans and rice,collard greens,macncheese,and 2 corn bread. Everything was cold and the fillets looked identical in both orders and they were not labeled. Ontop of that both orders were not hot or fresh out the grease the flavor was there but it was cold to the taste. And no corn bread after we asked for it in our order instead 2 slices of bread one for each order we could not make a fish sandwich with that . Im not sure wat the hype is about this place being fresh and hot we didn't experience anything like it i guess . I don't think ill be back .

Food: I was in Vallejo for a nail appointment and looking for some good food. I placed an order…read moreonline using the app and set a pick up time. I arrived and the food was hot and ready. I ordered the oxtails, rice and gravy and collard greens. The oxtails were mid. The were a little tight and light skinned meaning they needed to brown a little more. There was not enough gravy for the rice. The collard greens were mid also. Ambiance: The restaurant was nothing special but lets face it -- we dont go to black soul food restaurants for ambiance. We go for good food and Noonies disappointed for food. Service: The service was cool. Nothing special but a pleasant interaction. Parking: Decent parking in front of the building. Overall: It's cool! Not for me but might hit the spot for me. Also, I got my food shortly after they opened and perhaps some of the food was not fully cooked to its best. That said, again, not for me!

First visit to brick/mortar location. First time ever…read moreeating oxtails. Friendly service, owner came over to see what I thought of the oxtails and sides. Oxtails are very tender. Nice gravy in the rice. Good beef flavor on the oxtails. I ordered yams and greens as my 3 sides. Both are very tasty. 12 tables inside. Comfortable with music playing. I see some other things on the menu I will come back and try. Bring your appetite, no skipping on portion sizes.

Came back for another dinner. Ordered off the menu. Food is delicious with large servings…read more Service is amazing. A little tough understanding her, but things get done. Menu is HUGE!! I love their beef chow fun. Also added delicious pot stickers. Then came sesame chicken that was delicious. Then came the egg fu young. This was amazing, full plate covered with eggs and onions with a wonderful sauce. This knocked my socks off .it was amazing. We have gone to Schezuan on Springs for more than 40 years. This place blows the doors off Schezvyan.

This place is a fantastic hole-in-the-wall spot for quick, delicious Chinese fast food! Their lunch…read moreand dinner specials offer an incredible value. You can grab a 2-entree plate for $12 or a 3-entree plate for just $13 and you can even add a soup for only $1 more. They absolutely pack your plate full, which is why the value here is so tough to beat! Pro-tip for first-timers: if you want the special, just head straight over to the food counter line to order. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that a few of the dishes tasted like they had been sitting out for a little while when I visited. That said, for the price and the portion sizes, it's still a wonderful local spot that I'd highly recommend checking out!

#birthday #crab #family #goodtimes #boyfriend We went to a…read moreplace called Bog O Crab. Super fresh and yummy. very busy inside but the food came out not to long. The staff was very nice. loved my experience. little wait to get a seat but thats expected. For us two we spent about 90$ we got crab legs 2 lbs shrimp in spicy sauce. garlic noodles extra potatoes, eggs,and sausage . Table got rice,salad,fried calamari, seafood boils. everything fresh and delicious. Oh and the little robot soooo cute.

My first visit to Bag O' Crab in Vallejo back in August was great, so I was looking forward to…read moregoing back today. Unfortunately, today's experience was the complete opposite. I spent ordered garlic noodles, garlic bread, and the #3 seafood boil with Dungeness crab, shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. The garlic noodles were good but the "garlic bread" was nothing special--it was basic Texas toast. The seafood boil was the real disappointment. The Dungeness crab seemed old and was extremely dry inside the shell, the sausage tasted spoiled, to the point that I didn't feel comfortable eating it. For an $85 meal, I expected the food to be fresh and enjoyable, especially based on how good my first visit was. I understand that restaurants can have an off day, but there is a big difference between an off day and being served food that tastes old or spoiled. This was a complete waste of $85. Sadly, after today's experience, I won't be returning.

I am Vietnamese and have eaten a lot of Vietnamese food up and down California as well as in…read moreVietnam. The food is fantastic. I got the pho with the beef rib and the meat was really tender, fell off the bone, and not too fatty. The soup for my pho did not have too MSG and was really really good. The smoothie I got was a good value and not too icy and had good smooth texture as well as good taste. Service is at the top when compared to other Vietnamese restauraunts. I hear them communicating in Vietnamese about the status of orders frequently so that customers are not waiting too long. They check in on customers, refill water regularly, and I saw a table getting help packing their food into togo containers too. Really enjoyed the relaxing music as well. I look forward to eating here a lot more! Ngon nhức nách!!! Nước phở không bỏ nhiều bột ngọt. Sinh tố dâu ngon. Thịt bò mềm, không nhiều mỡ. Rau tươi. Giá hợp lý!

This Pho place in Solano County is one of the cleaner ones I've been to. The decor is great, and…read morethere's plenty of indoor space. I had the lemon grass chicken banh mi, which comes with pate (liver spread). I could skip the pate next time. Compared to other pho places, the meat was a bit underwhelming. Some places pack the meat more generously. I also tried the 7. Lemongrass chicken over rice. It came with an egg, a couple of shrimp, a side of salad, and a small broth. It was not bad at all. The presentation was nice, and the flavors were tasty. The service was a bit slow. The lady who took our order took a while to get back to us, but she checked on us several times. Overall, I'd return to try the rest of the menu and their pho next time.

Me & my family have come here about 20x and EVERY TIME we come their hospitality does NOT miss !!…read moreStaff are always friendly , treat you like family & go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable . They are very accommodating to your little ones , we brought our 8 month old for the first time and they had the highchair ready and offered to bring him a little plate if we wanted to share our food with him. The FOOD has always been amazing , my personal favorites are the fish tacos & ceviche ! The tacos are the closest to Baja , California Tacos I've ever gotten locally. Their super burritos area solid choice as well. The Micheladas are great too Music is always playing , every time we've come in the tables and restaurant look clean and the bathrooms are always tidy as well! We love this place !

Years later, this is still my favorite Mexican food spot in Vallejo. Service is great, music is…read morefire, and the food es deliciosa! Come in for the carnitas, stay for the churros!