Pier 88 Boiling Seafood is our go-to seafood boil restaurant in the Valley. We regularly dine at…read morethe one in Tolleson, but found ourselves in Mesa today and were in the mood for seafood boil. This location is a much nicer facility and in a better area than the one in Tolleson. The menu is consistent too, which made it easy for us to order our favorites. I hope you get Gigi as your server as she is very pleasant, friendly and checks on you regularly. However, the two (2) greeters at the hostess stand are a different story. It is obvious neither of them like their jobs and just come in to punch a clock. It would be nice if they at least made eye contact with the customers before they have you follow them to the table they have picked out for you. Smile? . . . that's out of the question, too. We determined by the expressions on their faces their parents probably told them since they graduated from high school they aren't going to sit around the house doing nothing all day so this must the the place they applied to.

After driving by this place many times on our way to nearby Dink & Dine, my daughter and I decided…read moreto give it a try. We are fans of the local competitor and wanted to see how this one compared. TLDR: the other one is better! We each ordered the Famous Low Country Boil - mine with lemon pepper sauce and my daughter with the 88 Special, a combo of all the sauces. She went with no spice and I went with mild. We also ordered a bowl of rice. We did enjoy what we had but it seemed heavier than what we are used to. We were not big fans of the sausage mixed in and our service was fine, but not amazing. We were also disappointed that there were not scissors offered to help get the meat out of the crab / lobster - we really had to work for it! On a positive note, we did make good use of the wet wipes that were given to us as well as our bibs and gloves. It is quite a messy meal and note that I learned the hard way: don't wear white if you're planning on ordering any kind of seafood boil! Pricing is similar to the competitor. Ambiance is chill but not as fun. I would not rush back, but I also would return with reasonable expectations.

Morgan was an amazing server and the Miso Sea Bass was amazing, thank you Morgan for the…read morerecommendation.

Only place to go for fresh seafood A bit pricey so it's an…read moreoccasional treat Need more specials

I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here. Not that I expected it to be bad, but…read moreMexican/Japanese sushi fusion isn't something I have high hopes for. The vibe inside is so nice and really trendy. You can be dressed down or up and it won't seem like you're out of place. Tons of booths, tables, and bar seating available with TVs around for easy watch-ability. I was with friends so we got a few different things to share. First was the calamari and the salmoncito appetizers. The portion for salmoncito was smaller than I expected at just four pieces but it was really good. The calamari was my least favorite item, but I was expecting ring shapes and not the tentacles. Personal preference, not an indication of the quality. For our rolls, I got the spicy mango and my dining partners got the El Sinaloco and El Gorilla roll. I loved my roll and highly recommend for anyone that loves mango sushi and a little bit of heat. The other two rolls are off the Mexican rolls portion of the menu. El Gorilla roll has banana on it, which was surprisingly tasty and very unique. El Sinaloco was huge and worth the price. It's a deep fried shrimp tempura roll with avocado, and then all the ingredients are also on top. Our server was Oswaldo and he was great! Food and drinks came out faster than we were expecting considering we were there on Saturday at 5pm. I sadly didn't take photos because I was dining with people that just like to dig in before the phone gets to eat. I will definitely be back and will snap some photos to add.

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more El Tataki Sushi Fusion 1410 E Southern Ave Tempe, 85282 I must confess I have never been to a Japanese Mexican restaurant in all my travels. Mexican food is almost unheard of in Japan and Japanese food is almost unheard of in Mexico, but here it is folks. Companion and I went for lunch and ended up eating supper there. I began by ordering edamame with garlic. I loved it. Edamame is one of my favorite snacks and I had never had it with garlic on it before. A nice twist on a favorite food. Companion ordered a vegetable tempura while I ordered a shrimp tempura. Whoever did the frying certainly knows their art, as all of the tempura was absolutely fried to perfection. The veggies were al dente and the shrimp were large (about 3 inches long) and very tender. Most shrimp tempura in other places is overcooked and the meat is much tougher. The plates came with a number of onion rings on them and once again, they were perfectly cooked. Companion also ordered pork gyozas. They were perfectly cooked as well. I wanted to try something from the sushi bar, so I ordered Unagi (eel nigiri). They were perfectly made with the proper amount of eel sauce on it along with ginger and wasabi on the side. Portion size was good and flavor was excellent. In Japan when the brutal heat of summer comes it is often said, "Doyo no Ushi no Hi" which means have you had your eels today. With this being the second day of summer, it was certainly appropriate to order them today. We also ordered fried rice and that was the only part of the meal that neither of us enjoyed. The rice just didn't have the right flavor or texture. After each of us had some we left the rest. Finally, it was dessert time. Also time for something that neither of us had ever had before - Fried Cheesecake. Our waitress Ximena brought out a huge, towering chunk of Cheesecake which was surrounded by whipped cream and had chocolate sauce and strawberry all over it. Wow! If you go there this is an absolute must to order. Probably several thousand calories, but who's counting? It was outstanding. This was a thoroughly enjoyable meal which because of portion size we could not finish. The place is immaculate and the music and lighting are most suited to the younger crowd. Date night perhaps? 5 stars

Wow! What an incredible hole in the wall! First time in here and sat at the indoor bar. Cool…read moreneighborhood feel. Nick was awesome and loved his food recommendations for our next visit. We will totally be back. The options and combinations are practically endless. Blackened shrimp po boy isn't on the menu, but alterations can be made.

This was walking distance from the hotel and our group needed a mid-day snack so we ventured over…read more It's super dark inside and a bit divey.. very New Orleans vibe but not sure if it's intentional. The oysters were ok and the drinks were just ok. Not much to write home about..

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more Tempe Eats 85 E. Southern Avenue Tempe, 85282 This is a new restaurant that took over the former Tempe Eats. It has only been open for about 3 weeks at this time. Companion and I decided to have lunch there. It is a spacious restaurant with both covered outside eating and non covered outside eating areas as well as the inside space. First thing that was noticed was that it was spotlessly clean. While the menu has a part of it dedicated to Japanese food and another pard dedicated to Mexican food, we were there to have the Cajun food. Companion ordered the Jambalaya. A rather large bowl of excellent Jambalaya that had andouille sausage and shrimp in it along with a portion of excellently seasoned rice with onions and peppers. Companion loved the dish but was unable to finish the portion. For myself, I ordered Shrimp and Grits. I was given a choice of grilled shrimp or fried shrimp, and regular grits or cheese grits. I ordered the grilled shrimp and the cheese grits. It came in the same size bowl as companions. This was by far the best shrimp and grits I have ever had in this state. Perfectly grilled shrimp, and real, not instant cheese grits. Also in this were slices of andouille sausage that very definitely was not made in this state. When I inquired about the food, the chef informed me that the ingredients come from back east and were brought in fresh. For dessert, we each had fresh made beignets covered in powdered sugar and piping hot. They came with a small order of caramel sauce that could also be put on them. Companion actually embarrassed me by licking the cup that the sauce came in till it was as clean as new! I consider this to be one of the best lunches I have had in years, and will definitely be returning for more of their excellent food. 5 Stars

Fantastic food! Need better online presence but great customer service in person. Great for to go…read morebrunch option.

this is the best kickin crab ever. andrew is the most goated server 10/10 wld come againread more

This place is amazing. Our waitress was superb and definitely checked in at the right moments. She…read morehad patience when we asked her about seafood availability and market prices. The food is also very delicious and reasonably priced. I definitely would recommend.

10/10 Came in here with a few buddies for lunch. Seriously impressed by the quality of fish and the…read morethoughtfulness of the dishes. I ordered the Hawaiian Poke bowl. My two friends ordered the lobster roll and the crab grilled cheese. I don't think any of us have had fish this good in Arizona before.

MONGER AMONG US It's…read moregreat to have a fishmonger in the Valley that sources seafood from boat to table. Being the desert, the quality of Seafood is important, since we are nowhere near seawater and the reputable Chula Seafood is here to serve us, desert dwellers, well. TUNA MELT- it's refreshing to have a tuna sandwich that is not canned tuna. There is a chimichiri sauce that you can get to drizzle on it that really gives a depth of flavor. The bread was a nice sourdough that was not just a cheap white bread and did not get soggy. However, with my sandwich, the bread was burnt so that bitterness ruined the flavor of the delicate fish. My pictures shows a few burnt spots, but on the bottom side was way more burnt and it was like they put the most burnt side on the bottom to hide it and hope I didn't notice. I did not appreciate this. CLAM CHOWDER- creamy and more on the fluid consistency, being made with fresh clams makes the difference. Not the best chowder i've had, but was pretty decent. The fish variety can vary with seasons, but it is nice to get different choices throughout the year. There are limited offerings here compared to the bigger location across town, as far as menu and fish selection. But for a small store it is a good place to get some quality seafood to take home or sit and eat. Check out the great happy hour deals

We had such a great experience at Zu Izakaya and will definitely be back! We started with the…read morejalapeño poppers and vegetable tempura, and we were pleasantly surprised by how generous the tempura portion was for the price. Everything came out hot, crispy, and fresh. For sushi, we ordered the Jalapeño Vegas Roll and the Baked Scallop Roll, and both were absolutely delicious. I also had the California, spicy tuna, and spicy yellowtail hand rolls, while my sister ordered the California and spicy yellowtail cut rolls. Every roll was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The quality of the fish really stood out, and everything tasted fantastic. A special shoutout to our server, Chloe, who did an amazing job! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her recommendations and great service made an already wonderful dining experience even better. Between the fresh food, generous portions, excellent service, and reasonable prices, Zu Izakaya is an easy five stars. If you're near ASU and craving sushi or Japanese food, I highly recommend checking it out. We'll definitely be back!

Ordered food for me and my coworkers to our site on a Tuesday night this week. It was absolutely…read moredelicious for one! As has been the case for every Zu Izakaya venue I've been to, but? What made this experience above par, was the fact that even though they forgot to include the Miso soup, they were able to make up for it immediately. No hassle on getting refunded for the missing item, wonderful phone service, and delicious eats~

I'm from LA and I dined here with a friend while visiting Mesa and I have to say the food was…read moredelicious! I ordered the shack trio with egg and my friend ordered a pound of shrimp and 2 lobster tails and it was fantastic. I forgot to grab my receipt and I called in a few days later and their manager Nathan was able to track down the day and order and sent me the receipt. Overall fantastic service and would definitely dine here again.

I decided to try a different Angry Crab Shack after a dismal experience at another location. I'm so…read morehappy I did. I called in my order and was greeted by an energetic and happy voice. Rose was polite and efficient. This location is in a large shopping center with ample parking. It was about 2-3 mins off the freeway. The atmosphere was very lively and friendly. This was the exact opposite of the other location where everyone appeared unhappy. The manager was very friendly as well. The food was delicious. The Cajun fries are yummy! I still wish they weren't so stingy with the red beans and rice. Overall, much better experience. I highly recommend this location! Manager was great!

The service was great upon entering they greeted us and sat us anywhere we wanted. The menu was…read moreeasy t read and everything looked good. The ambiance was very casual with TVs on and playing different content. The food was delicious and tasty. It was exactly what I was hoping for in this heat. The shrimp ceviche was a large portion and not spicy; served with tostadas. The Tostitos shrimp ceviche was a little spicy but delicious and served with chips. I would highly recommend!

DELICIOUS! Flavorful!…read more Walked in, were greeted right away. The restaurant wasn't super crowded at 11:45am on a Wednesday. We were able to get a table easy enough. Placed our orders. Our drinks were brought out to us promptly. I ordered the ceviche de camarón o pescado. I couldn't decide between shrimp or fish. So the server said he'll do half and half for my order. Problem solved! My friend got the Botana de camarón cosida. Both dishes were refreshing. Mine had a great citrus punch to it. Definitely lots of lime! You'd think it would be all that filling. Just some fish and some shrimp. But there was so much on the plate, I was DEFINITELY full! Even left a little on the plate. The place was nicely decorated. Very kitschy Mexico street stand vibes. No overly loud music or tv blaring. Could talk easily over lunch without yelling at each other.