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!

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.

Today we had what was one of the worst meals we've had in Washington, which is saying a lot. We…read morepaid close to $20 for a SMALL fried oyster sandwich that came out not the way we ordered it; which was with tomatoes. No tomatoes came with the sandwich. The oysters were undercooked. The bun was a really inexpensive bun from a grocery store. The fries were undercooked (which is so awful) The young girl that delivered it when told that we were splitting it, and I needed some way to cut it in half literally walked away from the table without helping us. The food was horrible. The service was horrible. This is the third time we've been there. I do not understand how this place is still in business.

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

First time here last night and def won't be the last! Kaylie was great! Our food and drinks soooo…read moregood! We got the mozz sticks for an app and the house made sauce was great! We each got a side salad with house dressings also very good but the best was the pizza!! My son and I got a Sicilian with half bacon and half pepperoni and it was the best we've ever had! Kaylie was a great server friendly , always checking back she was terrific! The place was clean and loved all the wine displayed! We shall return soon and think everyone should try here as well!!

Marabella was recommended to me both at my hotel and by the locals in town so that is where I went…read morefor my Italian dinner. They have been in business for 40 years so that speaks to the quality too. they started in Brooklyn but are now in Washington. Marabella's has its own parking lot and a drive thru as well. Although I am not sure if it is just to pick up orders already placed or if you can order at the drive thru. But either way that would be a convenient way to pick up dinner. I dined here earlier than I'd normally eat dinner as I didn't want to miss the NC State game. I was seated in the enclosed outside dining room. I'm not sure if it is just a sun room or if it opens in warmer weather. Marabella has fresh ingredients and makes their own dough and sauces. I had already looked at the menu so knew what I was going to order as I needed some comfort food as I was in pain from my broken finger. But I was given time to look over the menu which I liked and almost went with the scampi. Warm bread and oil was brought out while I looked through the extensive menu. Another table near me ordered a pizza and after hearing the reaction to that pizza I knew I needed to try that too. So I ended up with the fettuccine alfredo as my comfort dish and then ordered a white pizza so more cheese and olive oil and garlic. I was extremely pleased with their sauce. It was the perfect creaminess and not too heavy. The portion was large too and I almost managed to eat it all as it was so good. The pizza was fantastic as well and some of the best I've had. I only had a slice or two hot from the oven but the leftovers were just as tasty. It was cooked perfectly and all the cheese just melted so good. When it was time to pay, and they take the credit cards at the table, I was told my meals had been taken care of by someone. I'm not sure who did this random act of kindness or pay it forward but I appreciated their kindness. I'm usually the one who does the RAOKs so it was heartwarming to be on the other end of it. I wish I lived closer to Marabella so might have to plan another trip just to eat here again. It is worth the drive.

Upon arrival we were seated right away on a Saturday evening. The service was really good and the…read morewaitress was attentive to our needs. We ordered the Southern Fried Smiles as an appetizer with Come back sauce. The fried okra pancakes were perfectly cooked and the sauce went well with it. I ordered the Ragin Cajun Pasta with catfish. It was delicious! I definitely recommend it as it was perfectly cooked and not spicy.

The food here is great! I tried the possum the trash can, which is a very delicious rendition of…read morenachos with bbq sauce. Highly recommend. Also, I had the chicken philly with the okra fritters. The okra fritters were okay. The more you eat them, the better they taste (it comes with a sauce) but the batter wasn't seasoned so the fritters were a bit bland. Our waiter was super friendly and personable. I'll be coming back!

Such a great find and fun atmosphere! Service was exceptional and the menu extensive. Great vibe…read more Great music.

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!!

We have eaten here several times. It's always been just my wife and myself. We love the seafood…read more It's a bar like atmosphere but that hasn't bothered us. We are in our mid 60's. This last time was last Monday May 20,2026. We had 4 adults and 2 children ages 2 and 5. This is the first time since the restaurant had changed over to Slamming Sammy's Oyster Bar/Daddy Dave's Sports Bar. It was 6:45 pm when we got there. We were immediately seated. The young lady took our drink order and passed out the menus. The sweet tea was awesome as was everything else that we had. I had the 3 item platter. I had 12 medium sized shrimp, 2 pieces of flounder and I think 10 or 12 oysters and sweet potato fries. I got a side of homemade cole slaw. These were the best oysters I think I have ever eaten and I have more than eaten my share of oysters. They were seasoned perfectly and fried absolutely perfect!!! I gave my wife some of my shrimp and my 5 year old granddaughter ate 3/4 of a flounder fillet. Everyone said that their food was wonderful. Most every adult had seafood and the 5 year old chicken tenders and some of Grandaddy's flounder. The 2 year old ate from his parents playes. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. The only drawback we had was there weren't any hush puppies or anything to munch on while we were waiting for our food. I understand that this is basically a bar type situation, but we should have had something to munch on while we were waiting for our food and we ordered a lot of food and drinks. I give the Food a10!! The service was a 10!!! The atmosphere a 9, but remember this is basically a bar and they are just getting the place started. I will say that they need to start putting something out for the customers to snack on until the food gets there!! We will be coming back because they have wonderful staff, the food is amazing and you just don't get fried oysters and shrimp as good of quality as these are except very close to the beach. I wish Washington had a true Restaurant that served the quality of food and the quality of service that this place has. Thank you Slamming Sammy's Oyster Bar and Daddy Dave's Sports Bar. You should be very proud of the food and service that you provide. We will be back!!! Five Stars.

We ate at the Oyster Bar and loved the food and service. Oyster PoBoy was spot on and my Flounder…read moredinner was really good. Had the new potatoes and coleslaw. Really good and the bartender made me a great Mocktail. We'll be back!

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!

Good drinks, delicious food, friendly folks. What more could you want? When we dined here, it was a…read morebit chilly out. I can't wait to return in the summertime when they roll up the door and let the beautiful breeze in.

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!

Seriously disappointed after a long awaited visit. I started…read morewith tomato bisque. Expecting something fresh or savory. Just tomato soup. My Husbands pear salad was excellent. I ordered the bone in pork chop, it was just a Chop. No depth. No wow In the seasoning. It had chopped pickles on it and Was cooked medium well. I do better with a chop from Harris Teeter, some rosemary and a grill. My husband enjoyed the Rockfish although portion was small. Even the house bread pudding was lack luster. This was a birthday celebration. Was hoping the chef would walk the floor. But no. Luckily we stumbled into Blue the next day. Lovely. Hackney needs to taste their menu. We will come back to Washington. Lovely little town. Won't come back to Hackney for a while.