Thus is my absolute FAVORITE place to get fried shrimp and hush puppies from!! They are the…read morecrunchiest and delicious item on the menu but I love the seafood boils also!!

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

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..

Great place all around. The food was top notch, the atmosphere was amazing , the hosts made me feel…read morelike I was around family and friend and the customers all seemed pretty happy. This is my new favorite place to bring my family. May God bless this business and all it's employees for life!

My family was coming in town for my brother's graduation, and I know they love soul food, so…read moreCarolina Kitchen was the first place I thought of to host his dinner. I called weeks ahead of time to arrange the setup and Mr. Dennis was more than accommodating. He communicated well, confirmed my reservation and delivered!! I'm not sure what the standard reservation protocol is for larger parties (we had a party of 17), but I simply called the number I found on google to inquire and Mr. Dennis handled the rest. This was my 2nd time at this particular location, and my family's first time (they've visited a different CK once before). And we were all 100% satisfied with the location, ambiance and staff alike. Shoutout to Tyler, Chris, AJ, & Ms. Cherie!!! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with smiling faces, our wait wasn't too long and we had an amazing time. The food was delicious as always, and my family is still talking about it weeks later! Bonus: check out the attached liquor store!! Top notch, well-curated with an excellent selection.

**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!

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.

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.

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).

We started with Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, which were not that good. After that we both got the…read moreSeafood Boils with shrimp, corn, potatoes, crab , sausage and eggs. We started with Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, which were not that good. After that we both got the Seafood Boils with shrimp, corn, potatoes, crab , sausage and eggs. This was tasty and well-seasoned. The eggs weren't my favorite, but the dish was still enjoyable--and the service was great.

Had a quick lunch here on Tues 6.3.25 and I'm not a native MDer, so please keep that in mind. My…read morefriend & I were looking for a quick lunch befpre my train back to NY FOOD: 3.5 Ftiend got crab legs & shrimp seafood boil and I got 1/2 lb green mussels + 1/2 lb shrimp w/heads on seafood boil + & broccoli. It came steamed and well-seasoned. I got the mixed seasoning at spice level 3. It was good and my friend gave it a . Service: 3.0 Hostess was very friendly. Our waitress had that MD "can I take your order please" attitude & wasn't overly friendly AND she was efficient. She was helpful when we had questions. I've had more glamorous seafood, however this was good, fresh & not too salty or oily. I'd give it a 3.5. Ambiance: Very clean and decor was regular for a casual dine-in spot + They had HH at 3pm on Tues. For NYers this reminds me of the chains of Crab du Jours in Westchester, the Bronx & upper Manhattan/the. Its not red lobster - better than that, with real food, not frozen. It's casual. Try it out for lunch on a week day or after work. See what you think.

We went here to buy 4 crab snow crabs clusters to feed 4 friends snow crabs. The crabs are always…read morefresh and meaty. they will steam them with or without the seasonings. We got 2 clusters with seasonings on the side ands 2 with seasonings. They cost was $72 for 4 clusters, which was 2.66 pounds ($26.99 per pound in March 2026. They prices seem to go up every tine I visit, but maybe that is just life.

Ernie's is a never fail when it comes to Big Crabs and delicious shrimp. My family has been going…read moreto Ernie's since the 80's!