I first discovered Hookers Seafood Joint thanks to social media doing what it does best --…read moreaggressively showing me videos of garlic butter crab and shrimp fries until resistance became pointless. One look and it immediately earned a spot on my "we're going here soon whether the universe likes it or not" list. Friday Night Date Night doesn't usually send me into the city. After a long week of people-ing, I typically lean toward easier parking and fewer humans. But this Friday? I was willing to tolerate civilization just a little longer for seafood that looked that good. We rolled in around 5pm and somehow scored a street parking spot just a few doors down -- AND it was free after 5pm. At that point I assumed the night was blessed. Walking inside was...an experience. The space was pretty dark, with most of the lighting focused near the kiosk ordering stations at the back. A few empty tables, music playing overhead, and honestly -- it felt a little chilly inside for a February evening. But we didn't come for ambiance. We came for garlic butter seafood chaos, and we were committed. Ordering is done through self-service kiosks. We selected dine-in and ordered the garlic butter crab and shrimp fries ($13.99), the crab cake, shrimp, and cheesy grits ($27.49), and two Diet Pepsis ($1.25 each). Total came to about $55 with tip -- very reasonable considering what we were about to experience. While we waited, a few people came in for pickups and one very busy staff member (hoodie included) was hustling back and forth like a one-person operation keeping everything moving. A little while later, our food arrived -- already packed in to-go containers, which honestly felt like a thoughtful move because leftovers were inevitable. And then we opened the containers. And then...we fell in love. Garlic Butter Crab AND Shrimp Fries: Absolute insanity in the best possible way. Piled high with shrimp and crab -- and I mean no skimping whatsoever. Garlic butter sauce everywhere, perfectly crispy seasoned fries underneath, and rich, savory flavor that made it impossible to slow down. This is the kind of dish you think about later while staring into the void. Crab Cake, Shrimp, and Cheesy Grits: I am not a grits person...or at least I wasn't before this moment. These creamy Gouda cheesy grits have officially converted me. Smooth, savory, and ridiculously good. The crab cake was golden perfection with minimal filler, the shrimp were huge and perfectly seasoned, and the Cajun cream sauce tied everything together into what might be one of the best dishes I've had in months. Possibly longer. I'm still thinking about it. We ate until logic intervened and still left with about a third of the food for round two -- which I'm already excited about. Hookers might be easy to overlook if you're just passing by, but do yourself a favor and make it a destination. If you love seafood, this is easily one of the most underrated spots around. Big flavor, generous portions, fair pricing -- no over-the-top "trying too hard" seafood theatrics required. I showed up curious, left full, and now find myself emotionally attached to cheesy grits. That feels like a successful night.

My reviews are different. I do not announce myself or tell anyone; I am here to do a review!! I was…read moreout mid-afternoon on another beautiful ride here in Central Pennsylvania. The day before, I stopped at the same place to get some delicious fish, but that night I wasn't able to "swim with the fishes," so I came back the second day--and that was the best "swimming in the ocean" I ever did. I indulged in some delicious, cheesy, savory grits along with some delicious shrimp, fried to perfection with a golden, crispy brown outer layer drizzled with seasoning (but not too much). I also had some delicious flounder; now, this fish wasn't any less than the shrimp. The fish was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had. I know a lot of fish--all the fish in the sea know me, and I know the fish. I must say the establishment is pretty inviting; however, myself being a cleaner, I know that it can definitely use a good cleaning. I did use the bathroom, and well, that was before I had my food and not after, which means it's good, and also the kitchen is clean. I enjoy this place because you do not have to deal with a waiter when it comes to ordering your food. All you have to do is just order at a kiosk, which makes it more convenient. They also sell smoothies, which are very nice as well. I do recommend this place for "to-go" food. To dine in would be okay, but would not be ideal only because it does need a good touch-up; however, the food is always consistent. If you have any questions, there are staff on site. I hope my review helps you make your decision on choosing to visit this location. My Ratings: * Food: 5/5 * Establishment: 2.5/5 * Convenience: 5/5

Third time here and just realized it didn't have a Yelp identification. That is a shame...this…read moreplace has been around for awhile and with the number of residents and businesses around here it should be a bigger lunch crowd. Serves up breakfast and lunch. No frills, late 90s decor...but a solid spot for a sandwich or a soup/sandwich special or a good breakfast. Lottery and cigs here too if those are your vices. Always pleased with the lunch special I order. Friendly crew too and good service.

My go-to spot for breakfast and lunch when at work. Super quick to order and grab your meal to go…read moreor you can order and sit down. Extremely friendly staff and owners. She does an awesome job working from open to close and even comes in when closed on weekends to work. This place deserves all the business!

This was my first experience with hiring a chef and I had the added pressure of doing so for a…read moreparty of 16! Chef was thorough, very helpful, very fun, and made very good dishes. She brought the table settings, silverware, everything. She was, in a word, FANTASTIC. She prepped, served, cleaned, when I say everything I mean it. Bravo and thanks for being so accommodating.

From the owner: It's Personal. I will work with you to create a menu that fits your taste, budget and style. I have…read moreSignature Style. Food doesn't have to be complicated. It is Simple, easy to execute and can have beautiful presentation. It is My Commitment to use the freshest ingredients which means food that is exceptional in taste.

Upohar catered an event for us last month. From initial contact through event set up, everything…read morewent very smoothly. The catering staff were kind and efficient and the food was delicious! Thank you Sri and staff for a great experience.

Catered our daughter's wedding. Professional from start to finish and the food was amazing!read more

It's a grocery store. Not the most pricy, not the cheapest…read more They do have lots of discounted meat & produce, we take advantage of that! The building is clean & they sell really pretty plants.

Great store in the area GIANT is my go-to supermarket when needing stuff, Marty The Robot was also…read morethere cleaning the floors their Meat is always fresh and since its a Super GIANT Food its got more stuff. My only complaint is how bland their decor package is, their coustomer service was nice tho and I whould reccomend this place.

Mother's Day Brunch was unforgettable. We did sip and paint, karaoke and played bingo beats and won…read morereally nice gifts!! Looking forward to next year!!

I just want to give a huge shout out to Melissa Butler-Holmes and her amazing team of incredible…read morepeople. These wonderful folks were behind the incredibly tasty food from a wedding I was in last weekend. To all of my folks out there we know it's Corporate Holiday Party Season approaching...and even many of our own holiday traditions. This is genuine home cooking. Made with love and from the soul. You taste it and feel it. You may know here for her Famous 7 Cheese MAC and Cheese. The roasted chicken impeccable. From Soul Food to Asian Stir Fry. I went home and ate the left over and I cried. Because I felt like my mom cooked for me. My fiancé was blown away. There is nothing bad this woman cooks. The coolest thing is they offer really reasonable pricing and Missy will work with you in so many ways. She will design your menu with you and trust me if you have an idea she will go with it. She is truly a kind amazing woman and her family is so involved it beautiful to watch.

Friendly staff! Cute names for the baked goods! (Eg. Lady Rosemary bread) which was tastyread more

I'm in town for work and stopped by here today and was feeling bummed I couldn't grocery shop and…read moretake everything home with me to Colorado! This is such a cute little place and there are so many great products and choices. They have raw milk which I've never seen in a store, thought that was really cool (don't be scared, raw milk is good). I love the idea of a grocery store like this. There's a little place for coffee in here and I got a cute cappuccino. It was really good and the aesthetic was just a pleasantly surprising lil bonus. Would love to get food from here when I'm in a town a little longer.