Dear reader, Crafty…read moreCrab in Alexandria remains our go-to spot whenever a proper seafood boil is required, and it rarely fails to deliver. The prices are genuinely great for the area, especially considering how much food arrives at the table. They offer several preselected boil options with excellent variety, which makes ordering very easy when one would rather focus on the feast than conduct a seafood negotiation. We especially love the mussel boil, which comes with snow crab, shrimp, mussels, sausage, potatoes, and corn for a very fair price. It is honestly enough to split with another person, though whether one wishes to share is a private moral question. The seafood is always well cooked, nicely seasoned, and satisfyingly messy. The garlic cheese curds are also amazing. Pro tip: dip them in ranch and prepare to become briefly unavailable for conversation. They have a full bar with fun cocktails and even buckets, plus plenty of TVs for watching games. The music is always excellent, the staff is consistently nice and chill, and the whole place is always a vibe. Reliable, delicious, and very easy to recommend

Seafood boil is not that great it doesn't taste fresh. They barley add sauce to boil so you gotta…read morebuy and extra side of sauce on the side if you want a saucy boil. Service was fair, server was no where to be found when we needed something at the table. And it's so dark in the restaurant I wonder why.... Overall I rather go to Hot n Juicy Crawfish! Boil taste way better.

Absolutely amazing experience! Not only was the food spectacular; but Chris made the experience…read moreeven more memorable! Made my brothers birthday super special

I ordered the chicken tenders and they were good and the service and great and the only thing I was…read moredisliking were the seats. They were a little uncomfortable. And the ambiance was good and I would this place a 9/10.

Came for the first time, as I was in the mood for seafood…read more Walked in and there is an oder, like the place has something stale. Like it hasn't been cleaned. Didn't make it much further, as the hostess/waitress was too busy flirting with the guy at the bar than attending guests. The place wasn't very busy. Left soon after.

The Good: Fun vibe (the bar area looked like they were having a great time!) and good food. The…read moregarlic boil sauce was delicious and all of our snow crabs, shrimp, and fried fish platters were generously portioned, fresh, and yummy. The Bad: Service is okay but lacking in professionalism/friendliness. We made a reservation in advance and table was not fully put together when we sat down. Our food came out at random times and several items were forgotten. They would drop off crackers, bibs, and gloves at our table but there was never enough. They were out of blue crabs but failed to tell us till we ordered. Normally not a big deal, but something you should mention if you are advertising yourself as a crab house. As soon as I sat down, I was scared we would have a terrible night but the good food and fun atmosphere permeating from the bar made it fun. Hoping that this place tightens up a bit soon. It truly has potential.

The food was good but didn't taste as fresh as I'd hoped it would. The service was good, staff was…read morewelcoming and attentive.

We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. This place is nothing fancy, think sea…read moreshanty vibes, but it is clean. Service can be a little hit or miss but we have never had any major issues and most of the time it is attentive. We always get multiple sea boils and an assortment of the fried foods for our family of 6 and the portions are plentiful. For the boils we order the hot special Cajun which really is not spicy at all but the flavor is good. The shrimp are good size and the crab is cooked well. The fried food has always been hot and fresh. Personally, I do not love the cocktails as they are on the sweeter side so I usually have a beer or soda. The prices are great for the amount of food you get, probably the best in the area.

Quick service and food was delish! The grilled meats had so much flavor and def worth the price…read more Great small establishment for meats with big flavors that is not a buffet like Charbroil Grill (Woodbridge) nor Fogo de Chao. Def a must try! Went for my birthday and celebrated with a sombrero and sparkler for the cake. Nice touch!

I have been to this location a few times already since I found out about it in July, and have had…read moregreat dine-in service. This time, I had placed an order for pick-up and for such a short service, my mother was treated with disrespect. The server we had, Daniel S., was extremely unprofessional. I ordered my parrillada medium rare. When I went home, most of the meat was rare. My mother called the store location to see what had happened. Our server had picked up the phone and apparently was the manager of the shift. We had let him know what had happened. Instead of offering to fix the mistake or even ask us to bring it back in (which we would've if he had asked us to), he decided to explain to my mother the terms of medium-rare and how it is "crudo", but medium-rare in spanish is medio crudo. He then, told us to google it if we wanted to know what medium rare is, like we haven't dined in at a restaurant and ordered steak medium rare before. (The image is of what most of the meat looked like in the inside and you can see we were trying to cook it more in the back) Apparently, this is not new for them to serve meat a lot more rare than they are meant to. (I saw a reviewer that had shown medium rare meat when they ordered well done. I tried contacting the business to make sure this incident doesn't occur again, but unfortunately their email address doesn't work and there is no direct number to call the store owner.

Food: 8/10 Steamed…read moreBlue Crab with Old Bay -- 8/10 Half a dozen, regular seasoning. Fresh and plump! Some of them were full of crab roe. Definitely worth the hype. Fried Crab Ball -- 8.5/10 The ball was packed with crab meat--just deeply satisfying. I did carryout, and the price came to about $66 per person after tax. The food was worth the price. It was very busy. I was there on a Saturday around 4:45 p.m., and there was already a crowd. There wasn't much service, though. It's definitely a foodie spot with no frills. I gave it four stars mainly because I grew up in a coastal city and have had better seafood before.

Quarterdeck is an amazing spot for fresh crab and seafood. During blue crab season it is ready hard…read moreto get a reservation so make sure to make one well in advanced! The idea of hitting crabs with a hammer to get to the delicious meat sounds like fun in practice. And it is actually very fun. I recommend getting at least a large crab to make the smashing and cracking worth it. If you're not into hitting crabs, the crab cakes are a delicious and filling alternative with plenty of crab alright pre crushed for you. It's a super fun laid back place with good food and reasonable prices. Not really much more to ask for here. Just make sure not to wear white!

This place was a surprising hit! The staff is friendly and even made some really good suggestions…read moreas I went JUST before closing and they still made everything fresh to order. Truly just a take out spot but could smell the food the entire way home and couldn't wait to dig in. We ordered the fried chicken and shrimp with 3 sides (Mac/cheese, potato salad and yams). The fried chicken was perfectly fried and seasoned while the shrimp and surprise hush puppies stole the show! The Mac and cheese was cheesy and not bland while the yams were sweet but not overly sweet. The potato salad had all the usual suspects and was a delicious cool addition to the meal. I forgot to take pics as we just wanted to dig in once we got home. I will be back to try a few more items and for more shrimp!

I was in town and decided to check out First Impression. Right away, I could tell it was a…read morefamily-oriented spot. They had some good soulful music playing in the background, and it gave off a real welcoming, at-home type of vibe. I believe the owner took my order, and broke everything down for me, which I appreciated. I ordered the fish and shrimp. The fish was very good and well-seasoned. The shrimp were jumbo, fried golden, and had a lot of flavor. Portions were solid -- I didn't even finish everything in one sitting and had some left for the next day. They also had a frozen fruit punched lol. That was a nice touch and fit the whole vibe of the place. Not a sitting area but this is a place you call your order in before you get there and take it back to the house. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience. If I'm back in the area, I would definitely come back and grab another plate. If you're looking for some good seafood (and more), this is a spot worth checking out.

Amazing restaurant. Their all you can eat option is absolutely fantastic. Best bang for your buck…read more Highly recommend the seasoned garlic butter. Not too salty, just perfect.

About three weeks ago, I left a 5-star review for Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar because, until…read morerecently, it had become one of my family's go-to seafood spots due to its convenience and generally good food. Before that, our preferred restaurant had always been Crazy Crab, where we consistently had excellent experiences. Unfortunately, after today, I will not be returning to Hook & Reel. I brought family members who had just driven in from Massachusetts and planned to treat them to dinner. There were four of us dining, and while three planned to order the All-You-Can-Eat option, one person preferred ordering directly from the regular menu. After we had already ordered drinks, we were informed by the manager, Vivian, that either everyone at the table had to order All-You-Can-Eat, or everyone had to order from the regular menu. There was no flexibility, no customer consideration, and no appreciation shown for the fact that we are repeat customers who have spent a significant amount of money there over time. In fact, several friends and members of our church began dining there based on our recommendation. What was most disappointing was not simply the policy itself, but the way the situation was handled. We were made to feel as though the restaurant viewed us as people trying to "game the system" over a few shrimp or crab legs, rather than loyal customers bringing business and referrals into the establishment. To make matters worse, this was communicated only after our drink orders had already been placed. Rather than create a scene, we simply paid for our drinks and left. We immediately went to Crazy Crab, where the experience could not have been more different. Staff members remembered us even though it had been months since our last visit. We were welcomed warmly, treated with dignity and respect, and received exceptional service from beginning to end. We gladly spent over $230 there instead. As a retired Army veteran, retired federal executive, business owner, and someone who frequently hosts family, friends, church members, and professional guests at restaurants, customer experience matters greatly to me. One poor interaction can cost a business far more than a single table. It can impact repeat business, referrals, community reputation, and future opportunities. From a business perspective, this experience should concern ownership. In today's economy, restaurants do not simply compete on food -- they compete on customer experience, relationships, and reputation. One inflexible interaction from management did not just lose a single dinner sale; it likely lost repeat visits, family gatherings, business meals, church referrals, and positive word-of-mouth within the local community. Strong businesses empower managers to protect both policy and customer relationships. Unfortunately, in this situation, customer loyalty and hospitality were sacrificed over what appeared to be concern about one person potentially sharing food. That decision ultimately cost the restaurant far more than it protected. If you want to dine somewhere where hospitality, consistency, and customer appreciation still matter, I would strongly recommend Crazy Crab. I truly hope Hook & Reel reflects on how situations like this are handled in the future, because no loyal customer should leave feeling disrespected after choosing to spend their hard-earned money at your establishment.

Another great time at Mike's American! I love this place, and not have had a bad experience! I will…read morego here again and again and again. See other reviews for past great experiences. Additionally I want to highlight Marisol because she was the best! Our table loved her.

Ok peoples...so yesterday I randomly felt like treating my son and myself to dinner. And I will say…read moreMike's American did not disappoint. Soon as you walk in through the revolving door, you are greeted with a wood fire grill aroma that makes your sense of smell scream omg what is that and I'll take 2 please. There was no wait time, we were instantly seated at a small both for two. And yes the seats are comfortable. I would have loved to be seated next the the staircase because it has some nice sight lines. The restaurant is so clean and nicely decorated as if you stepped into a homey yet lux cabin restaurant. It just feels....comforting. There were a lot of people dining here but the noise level was surprisingly minimal. The service is impeccable. Every waiter was attentive. Someone even asked us if we wanted another drink when our glasses were full. Never in my life has that happen to me. Lol The server was very knowledgeable about everything and left me to decided between all the wonderful options they offer. And they have OPTIONS. I heard the steak is banging. I'll be back... Now let's talk about these Ozzie dinner rolls. Bomb! End of story. And in my Nike voice....Just do it. In other words stuff your face and get some to go. I got blessed with 2 baskests and a bag to go. Won't he do it. My son enjoyed his little Mac aka his burger and fries but was too full to finish the fries because he stuff his face with Ozzie dinner rolls. So be careful yall. You have been warned. I orderer the pecan trout which was a very interesting take on baked fish and yet it was still good. I'm not raving about it. But it was good. Nice thing is they give you to pieces of trout 1 for now and 1 for later because yes I stuffed my face with those darn Ozzie rolls. Smh I had my eyes set on that deep dish apple pie and I shall return to try it and other menu items..like that banging steak. My leftovers hit the spot. I had enough for a whole lunch the next day. Saved me extra resources. Everything tasted even better the next day. Like the seasoning settled in and exploded into deliciousness. Peoples I say this with love...Don't come here because I don't want yall taking up all the free parking spaces available. Lol this is my new go to spot.

Food and service was top tier! I loved this place and look forward to going back with my family…read more Workers are very friendly too

The food was delicious, and the staff made us feel very welcome. Loved everything about this…read moreplace. Can't wait to visit again!