This place has been here forever. Staff is awesome and food is always good and deserts are unique.read more

Very popular...usually a line to enter. Noisy, casual, fun atmosphere, very friendly staff. Food…read moreis abundantly sized but not particularly special or delicious. Best for burgers, salads.

I am a non-chain kind of guy…read more We found this place recently. We came back. Great seafood. Great friendly service. Daily specials. Food came out hot. Offers catering quantities. Fair prices. What more could I ask for. Used to be Kim's

Mal's (short for Mallory) Krazy Krab is a family run business in a less than ideal location. It is…read moreoff the main road in what seems like a business park, not somewhere you would expect to find a restaurant. I say less than ideal because you can't see the storefront from the main road, so they don't really have any exposure to nearby vehicular traffic and the signage is easy to miss. [ THE EXPERIENCE ] Mal's offers both fried & boiled seafood items and on our first visit we tried both. The FRIED CATFISH & SHRIMP PLATTER #1 includes two perfectly golden flaky fillets, six shrimp, fries, hush puppies and coleslaw. Excellent flavor in the breading of the catfish & shrimp, however, the coleslaw and hush puppies were just average, and the fries can be hit or miss. Since that first visit, I have come back three more times! Each time we were greeted by Miss Maurice, a kind, extremely hospitable and down to earth server that will make you feel like a member of the family. Service is unexpectedly fast considering she basically ran the entire dining room alone on three of our four visits. Here are all the items we've tried: [ THE FOOD ] * MAL'S KRAZY BOILED PLATTER #2 2 clusters of snow crab legs, 8 shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn and boiled eggs. The seasoning of the boil was very good, but a tad salty. It seemed to me salt was added after the dish was plated and it honestly didn't need it. Overall, it was still very tasty, just something I thought I should note. (4 stars) * FRIED MUSHROOM APPETIZER Very good and plentiful. The house-made remoulade sauce made them even better. (4 stars) * FRIED CATFISH & SHRIMP PLATTER #1 By the third visit Catfish & Shrimp had become my staple meal. It is so me of the best fried fish and shrimp I've had anywhere. It is very apparent Mal changes her cooking oil often. The fried foods don't have a heavy greasy taste and have been perfectly golden every visit. (5 stars) * FRIED CLAM STRIPS So good! Perfectly breaded, perfectly seasoned, perfectly fried. (4.5 stars) * FRIED LOBSTER TAIL ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! A must try! (5+ stars) DISLIKES: The only items I'm not a huge fan of are the corn on the cob, cole slaw and the french fries. PRO TIP: Come for lunch! The specials are very reasonably priced!!! [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] The entire staff welcomes everyone with a strong sense of "glad you are here". They were eager to correct any errors and on each & every visit insisted we come back real soon! Surely they will be in business for many years to come with their combination of great food and welcoming service! Mal's restaurant has quickly and easily become my FAVORITE place to eat in Monroe. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you are in the area or any nearby suburban city!

Revisited Down South. We've been a handful of times and each time has been pretty good…read more This time it was a tad disappointing. Staff and establishment were fine but the seafood had very little flavor. With the exception of the fish it was cooked well just no flavor. The fish was 75% batter. Some areas nothing but a flat chunk of batter. Food was hot but didn't hold up to our previous experiences here. Hushpuppies and dessert were still excellent. We will try again. Hopefully it was just a one off, bad night for the chef.

We were staying at Hamburg State Park and had to make a run into Milledgeville. We drove past this…read morerestaurant and noticed it was packed! So, we quickly yelped and saw they had tea on the table and a grits bar!! They had me at the grits bar. They had my husband at the tea pitchers on the table. So, we finished our errand and came back for dinner. It was good. It was quaint. Health score was 100. They were busy and on point. Kids had fried shrimp and chicken tenders, both got fries. My husband got the choose three platter with catfish, shrimp, and scallops with macaroni and cheese and fried corn. Scallops were nice and buttery, catfish and shrimp were exactly as he wanted. He's pretty sure the fried corn was frozen but it was still solid, nice and crispy. I had the grilled catfish with green beans and fried okra. Catfish was nicely season, tender, juicy. The okra was just as imagined and pretty sure the green beans were canned; which is fine, just surprised us. They put a ton of love into their food we figured the corn and green beans could have had some more love too! But again, still a great meal. Oh, they had amazing looking cakes, lots of love in them for sure. They look good even though we didn't taste! I snapped a couple pictures of the current menu, use this as a ball park estimate because the economy may send prices up.

We held our 50th wedding anniversary in their combined Magnolia Room and Sand Bar space for 80…read morepeople. They were so great to work with in setting it up and so accommodating. On the day of the event, the place was set up perfectly. The food was delicious and the staff was excellent. The bar servers were especially great as they were kept very busy. Highly recommended for this type of event.

The Bistro feels like a genuine neighborhood gathering place rather than a restaurant designed only…read morefor visitors. Each time I stopped in, the atmosphere was energetic, casual, and welcoming. I felt completely comfortable dining alone. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without constantly interrupting my meal. I was especially impressed by how involved the management was. The general manager actively worked the room, assisted the staff, and took time to speak with guests instead of remaining behind the scenes. The chicken Parmesan was excellent. The breaded chicken was crisp outside but still tender and juicy, with a savory marinara and just enough melted cheese. The pasta was cooked properly, and the accompanying garlic bread was crunchy around the edges while remaining soft inside. The generous serving provided plenty of leftovers. The strawberry basil margarita was refreshing and well balanced, with enough fruit flavor to be interesting without becoming overly sweet. For dessert, the peanut butter pie had a wonderfully smooth, creamy texture and a rich flavor that never felt excessive. The onion ring tower is also worth ordering, especially for a group. The rings are thick, crispy, well seasoned, and clearly prepared fresh. It would be far too much for most solo diners, so plan to share. Although the restaurant is not directly on the waterfront, the patio and some tables offer views of Lake Oconee. There is ample free parking, and the regular live music and special events add to the lively local atmosphere. Lake Oconee Bistro has earned a place on my list whenever I return to the area.

After picking me up, I took some of my adoptive family (wife and hubby) here for a Mother's Day…read moreLunner. Tbh, the name of the place, doesn't match the ambience of the place, which reminded me of a made over Sports Bar (all that was missing, were the multiple big screen TVs). However, the food is delicious! And, the service is excellent! So, who cares that the name doesn't the environment? For an appetizer, we split an order of Gator Bites, with Remoulade Sauce (best I've ever tasted). We each had something different; Kristen had Fried Fish Platter, with Asparagus, and Cheese Grits. Chris had a Shrimp and Grits Bowl. And, I had my usual birthday (which was yesterday, and we had a May B'day Party (6 of us have/had a birthday) dinner, Fillet Mignon and Lobster, with a Baked Potato. While the service was great, and the food very good, I can't give them 5 Stars, as I ordered the fillet Medium Rare, and they cooked it, Well Done. :-( Now, I did tell our server about it. But, because I was so hungry, and because it was still pretty tender, I didn't return it. Nor, did they give me a discount. But, I'll definitely order from them, or come here again.

Good food, cream corn is awesome. Steaks are really nice. Service is good and everyone is nice.read more

I would never recommend this place.. I like the food. But the service is shits. They are rude a…read mored very disrespectful and somewhat racist.

Awesome delicious!!! Will. Be back for more…read more First visit to this place - our regular spot was closed. We passed this place and thought we would give it a try. So glad we did. Better than our regular spot . Had the 3 piece whiting dinner with fries and slaw & Low country boil added a sausage Fish was fresh nicely seasoned not greasy light breading and flaky We ate inside it was just the two of us. Very peaceful and quiet on a Saturday late afternoon. They brought our food to the table and condiments as well . Awesome service and very unexpected for a take out spot. Fish was fresh nicely seasoned not greasy light breading and flaky Comfy cozy and food was DELICIOUS Can't believe We have been passing that place all these years and not stopping . Love it love it !!!

Food and service is wonderful. The menu has a little something for everyone! Owner on site which…read moremakes a big difference.

We have been to this restaurant several times and the food was always good. However our last time…read morethere the food was awful I could not even finish what I ordered. The owner is not very friendly or caring. We will not be back. Very disappointing

Honestly, this seafood boil exceeded expectations. The flavors are perfectly balanced, nothing…read moretastes overdone or missing. The potatoes are soft and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.

Well, since I didn't feel like going out last night for dinner, I used KNG Delivery, and ordered…read morethe 12 piece Hot Wings, and the Cajun Shrimp Pasta, with small side salad and a dinner roll. Salad, with Blue Cheese Dressing: Though it was weird looking (croutons in on corner, shredded cheese in a straight line, and diced tomatoes in the other corner), the greens were fresh and crisp. And, the cheese and tomato tasted fresh, too. The Blue Cheese Dressing was fantastic! I haven't tasted such good dressing in years. 5 Stars Hot Wings: Whoa! I don't think I've ever seen such small drumettes. And, many of the wings were in a near L shape, vs being tucked together. While tasty, unfortunately, I found the drumettes to be quite dry, and a bit tough. As was the wing tips. But, the wing bases were what I'm use to. 3 Stars Cajun Shrimp Pasta: Oh, my word! Talk about a scrumptiouselious dish! While the pasta did stick a little (could be due to delivery), this was fantastic! The Cajun spice was just hot enough to let you know it. But, not so much where it blew the top of your head off. Or, having to guzzle water to put the fire out. 5 Stars And, between the wings, salad and entree, I got enough for 2 dinners, and a lunch. 8-) So, despite the wings being a let down, I'm very pleased with this place. And, for sure, I'll order from them again.

This place was a disappointment from start to finish. Service was nonexistent. My water glass also…read morestayed empty the entire visit. So good luck if you order something spicy! Food and drinks were average. Absolutely nothing special. The vibes of this place were also off.The only highlight of my meal was the bread basket, which was really good. (The bar is underground) Basically- overpriced, underwhelming, and NEVER AGAIN. We have beef Taylor's Cove!!!!!

Overpriced. Food quality lacking. Waited an extremely long time for a table, then another extremely…read morelong wait for food. We were there over 3 hours. Ridiculous. I do not plan to return.

My family and I came here for dinner tonight. We were in the mood for seafood. The restaurant…read moreitself is quite interesting. We assumed it was a regular seafood boil restaurant but there's more to it. The menu included Vietnamese dishes. I'm a sucker for both so I ordered a cluster of crab legs in the Cajun butter sauce and a bowl of phó. The pho was fantastic! It was piping hot with plenty of meat on top. The broth was rich in color and taste. The noodles were just perfect, but to overcooked and mushy. The crab was drenched in the garlic butter sauce. It has the right amount of kick to it! The crab was cleaned and cooked perfectly. The meat just came out of the shell with ease. I really would have liked my potatoes to have been cooked more throughly, they were still hard in the middle. Overall it was a great meal to have during my visit in this great state of Georgia.

Hands down the best Vietnamese spot in Athens. The Pho broth is so on point and quality is beyond…read moreexcellent. We love how they pay attention to smaller things like pickled cabbage on the rice plate or little fat chunks on Chicken Pho. Totally love it and would 1000% recommend.