I eat at The Crab shack twice a week and have been for quite some time…read more The food is superb and the staff and cooks are second to none. Somer, one of the managers is always so nice and courteous. All the cooks really go above and beyond for me. I would Highly recommend this place.

First time here. I ordered the she crab soup and jumbo soft crabs, the sides were corn on the cob,…read moreold Bay Fries and hush puppies. I'll start with the She Crab soup. It was like someone took a pail of water and threw it in a pot and added some potatoes and onions. Very little crabmeat. Taste was very bland. Reminded me of dirty dishwater. I order the 2 jumbo soft crabs and I guess they were out of them. Instead of telling me and checking to see if I wanted something else, I received 3 of the smallest soft crabs I have ever eaten. Fries were good but could have have more Old Bay on them. Corn tasted like it came from the same dishwater as the she crab soup. Hush puppies and sweet tea were the best two things about the entire meal. I believe my check came to $40 including a tip. Never once did someone come to check to see how everything was. Everything was served on plastic with paper liners, and you have to clean the table by yourself. The hotel I'm staying in recommended this restaurant and I would not eat there again

A somewhat ordinary-looking entrance leads to a beautiful, airy, open dining room. We were greeted…read moreby one of the owners (Suzanne) who was warm & welcoming. They have a nice selection of cocktails, many of which seem crafted to honor the local vibe. I had a cocktail containing a house distilled gin. Delicious. They also let my husband sample two of the house distilled gins before he ordered a gin and tonic. He was very happy. Kennedy, our friendly, knowledgeable server, brought out complimentary cornbread with brown butter/molasses butter and tomato soup shooters. Yum. They offer two- and three-course price fix menus, and for a few dollars more, you can make it a wine pairing. My husband did that, and I ordered off of the regular menu. His collard green salad was sensational! He couldn't stop raving about it even as he was finishing it up. His second course was filet mignon, and it was the most savory, tasty filet I've ever had! I had lemon risotto with asparagus and tomatoes - it was delicious as well. We were at the Hackney to celebrate closing on our house in Washington, and we made the perfect choice for a celebratory dinner. We will be back!

Beautiful use of an old bank! The chef is a James Beard Nominee!! Good for him!…read more We were in the area for two nights and we ate there both nights. This isn't like us, but it was so good I didn't want to go elsewhere. Everything we ordered was phenomenal! The service was wonderful and it costs what you'd expect for a place like this. The soft shell crab and grits - holy cow!!! That's the best sauce (gravy?) that I've ever tasted! Although the banana pudding wasn't traditional, it was the bomb (sorry, but it's a great way to describe it). If you go, make a reservation or plan to go early or later.

We ordered one dozen large male crabs on August 18 for delivery on Friday, August 21. We received…read morethe shipment from Fed Ex delivery Friday afternoon. The package was immediately opened and we noticed a "different smell" coming from the styrofoam container. Upon further evaluation the different smell was the smell of oysters..not steamed seasoned crabs. We were extremely disappointed and we immediately placed a call to the Washington Crab office to advise them of the wrong delivery. There office indicated that the mix up was caused during the "delivery process". Our crabs went to someone else's address and they got our crabs!!! On Monday morning August 24 I again called to request a refund. We will no longer deal with this business.

I live on Cape Cod in Massachusetts so Coldwater seafood to me is the best our scallops around here…read moresecond to none but when I Purchase scallops from The Washington Crab Company They were just as good as they are here in Massachusetts. I also purchased oysters and little neck clams I have to tell you this place has fantastic seafood Very impressed going back down at the end of January to visit my mother and we're going to be paying them another visit

My go-to place for seafood. Usually I get shrimp and/ or scallops…read more Since I am from Maryland, I know what crabs taste like. The crabs from Eastern NC are curiously flavorless, so I never waste my money on them. I'm told that the difference is due to cooking methods: boiling vs. steaming. However shrimp and scallops are fool-proof in NC. And I often get them at Ginn's.

We stopped by Ginn's after visiting another seafood outlet/retailer in Washington. The other…read moreretailer's shrimp were sitting in water for who knows how long so we passed on that place. Shrimp at Ginn's were all sitting in ice, and were as fresh as could be. Make sure you stop by early because they sell out of some of the larger shrimp by late afternoon. I wouldn't hesitate to return here next time. Great prices too!

Excellent fresh fish great prices. Close to town friendly people can buy portions just for dinner…read morethat night.

Not really water front dining , you can see the Pamlico river however. The food wasn't anything…read morespecial. I had Mahi -Mahi Rueben ... yeah there was nothing Rueben about it I think it may had a teaspoon on sauerkraut on it that's it . The fish was dry . The Bathroom was very clean and the waitress's were attentive

Ate here today for the second time and again everything was great!! Valerie was our server she was…read morefriendly, smiling always and attentative! My son and I started with an app of mozz sticks and they came out rather quickly which was nice. My son ordered the Jacks "buffet" burger with island fries and he loved it! I went with jacks Cuban and their house made coleslaw and I as well loved my food! We were so full we had no room to try the funnel cake fries but thinking next time we will start with those! This place is great has a lot of outdoor seating which is where we sat upstairs and everything was just great! If you haven't been here I say go for it!!

First time and we are locals. Food was really good. Slight expensive. Our waitress was not good…read more She seemed like she might be management filling in. Watched other waitress in our area. She seemed good. Lady had long dark hair. Glasses and a bit overweight. She didn't keep table cleared, wasn't friendly or helpful, and brought our check and never mentioned dessert or asked if we wanted additional beverages. Otherwise good, but if I based off her performance, I wouldn't go back. Debating.

My first vist to The Mulberry House was this summer and although the service was great, the food…read morewas slightly above average. The collars in the collard dip were too large in my opinion and I shared this observation with the waitress. My wife and I visited this weekend for dinner with our daughter and got the collard dip again and it was perfect this time. Also, I got the Washington Wedge salad and added well cook salmon as my protein and I swear that was the best salmon I've ever eaten. It was perfect! The Basque Cheese cake was Excellent well. Excellent service,meal and ambiance and well worth the price!

My friend and I had lunch at Blu Farm to Table on a Monday, and it turned out to be one of the…read morehighlights of our day in Little Washington. First, a shoutout to our server, Sarah. She was incredibly sweet and attentive. She seemed a little nervous at first, but she did a great job and made us feel very welcome throughout our meal. I ordered the Crispy Rice Tuna Salad, and it was excellent. The tuna was fresh, the combination of textures was fantastic, and the portion was much larger than I expected--I couldn't finish it. I also appreciated that the menu offered a good variety of choices, from lighter dishes to more indulgent options. The restaurant itself has a cozy, eclectic atmosphere with interesting décor that makes it feel like a hidden gem tucked away in downtown Washington. Add in the fact that they're open on Mondays when many nearby restaurants are closed, and Blu becomes an easy recommendation. I'll definitely return the next time I'm in town.

Where to start? Without overstating it, this is one of the best restaurants on the east coast. I've…read morelost count of the number of high end chefs whose meals we have enjoyed around the world and I'm not joking when I say that I can count on one hand the places that I would say are better than Blu. After numerous trips I still can't put my finger on what exactly is done differently at Blu to outperform so many fantastic restaurants. It's as if they have somehow managed the flavors of a Michelin restaurant with plating that isn't so... boring and sterile. Portion sizes are more than adequate, none of that one taste nonsense here. The service is always fantastic, professional and friendly. The owner is occasionally willing to share recipes with you and has never disappointed me with a recommendation. The cocktails? Just "wow". Perhaps what makes this place so fabulous is that they manage to do so well in so many categories. I'll consider that more in depth next time I make a reservation which may just have to be today. Speaking of, if you don't make a reservation, don't be disappointed when you don't have a seat. This isn't a place you can always walk in and sit down. They don't have many tables and it's obvious that they aren't the type of place to sit more people than they can take care of. Take some time, enjoy a drink and one of the best meals you'll have in the area. You won't regret it!

Down on Mainstreet is a busy place in Downtown Washington. You can enter from the street side of…read morethe parking lot side. I lucked out and did not have to wait for a table. They have inside, bar and some outside tables in the back. The atmosphere is casual. The menu has a lot of options but I went with the Steele Burger and fries as the side. My burger was cooked to order and I liked I could pick my cheese and toppings. It was good sized and tasted great. The prices were reasonable. Being so busy it is a noisy place. Service was very friendly and efficient.

I went to down on main st for lunch and was seated in the front window section at a table for two,…read morewhich is against a wall! The waiters cannot SEE YOU! Yes I had to go and ask for SERVICE! DON'T SIT AT THIS TABLE! I was at this restaurant and received excellent service yesterday sitting across the same table I was at today! If restaurant is insistent on using this table they should put a cutout in the wall so customer can be seen by staff!

Great live music or karaoke If that's your fancy. Small bar, good service. Cover charge after a…read morecertain time. Will get carded if you look too young.

Wonderful bar tenders! Great personalities. Made it worth the trip to washington. Good place to…read morehave drink n live music. The drink were made correctly and didnt skip on the alcohol as most bars will. Overall, good time n good company!