What a great hidden gem and so close to home. We went for lunch on a Sunday and had the lobster…read moreroll (Connecticut style). There was plenty of tail and claw meat and more meat than bun. The roll is a New England style. We tried the hush puppies too. While they were good I like them sweeter. The service was impeccable. Young men taking our order and then making multiple inquiries to make sure everything met our needs. The food came out quick and our orders were accurate. We were a large party of 14 and took up a couple of tables. There is seating outside as well. Casual dress is acceptable and there also appeared to be take out available too.

Yesterday we celebrated my birthday and we truly enjoyed their atmosphere, wonderful staff and…read moredelicious food. Since they serve Crab Legs on weekends, I got to celebrate my birthday with the best Crab Dinner in several years!!! Thank you NE Seafood Shack for Everything

Amazing lunch on the lake. Best in town!! This local family is so committed to quality food and…read moreservice. Also their Happy Hour has crazy good prices.

Walked in when I was having quick lunch with a friend who was working in the area, I had heard good…read morethings and wanted to try it out, however time was limited. I was sat very quickly, and the place seemed quite popular which was a good sign. Ordered some fried green tomatoes and catfish bites as they were the special of the day. While the fried green tomatoes were very good and crispy, as were my fries, the fish was definitely "questionable". It had a slightly off flavor and smell, I normally would have spoken up, but once again I was in a time crunch. My dining companion really liked his food at least, and the server was fast and attentive. So it wasn't a total loss. Addendum; I did not suffer any "gastrointestinal distress" so while the fish definitely wasn't outright bad, it was probably right on the edge of it.

well our next stop for dinner at our daycare conference…read more This restaurant came highly recommended, and it didnt disappoint!! We were sat down right away, and we had an awesome and friendly server who took hreat vare of us. They give you large amounts of food when you order, and some folks on our party had to take some back to the hotel..This place was packed by the time we finished and i can see why. Definitely worth the stop if you love crab, lobster, seafood.!!! Love the decor they have , giving the restaurant that seafood vibe.

We came with a group for lunch. We were sat promptly and the waitress was quick…read more I did end up with an incorrect order so that was less than ideal as I'm also slow when it comes to eating the crab boil but overall the flavors were good and the food was cooked well.

Family night out with Seafood was the mission. We gave Red Crab Juicy Seafood a try. The service…read morewas great. The server helped us with the menu and made sure we were good the whole time. I was super surprised by the food at Red Crab Juicy Seafood. We ordered the Family Platter A which comes with 1 Ib Snow Crab Legs, 1/2 Ib Shrimp (no head), 2 Lobster Tails, 1/2 Ib Sausage, 1/2 Ib Corn and 1/2 Ib Potatoes. Everything came out good. It was definitely worth the visit. There was plenty of seating inside. There were multiple televisions for the kids to watch. We will comeback soon to try another family platter.

WARNING: Be cautious when ordering the raw oysters, here. The server had a "I don't give a F…read moreattitude" when I had my first bite of half-dozen raw oysters. The one oyster I started to bite into was the WORST tasting I've had in a long time. It was gritty and tasted like it had died, before it was caught. I asked the server to let the manager or cook know this, as I was concerned for other customers' safety. She gave this look like it was me who was the problem. No manager bothered to come to our table, to ask me about it, either. She also scoffed at my reaction when she said that the Alaskan King Crabs market price went up to $92 / lb - which I thought was way overpriced for a place like Red Crab. So, I got the snow crab legs, which were excellent, as well as the boiled potatoes. The generous amount of butter had an off-putting flavor, but still went well with the crab legs. The corn on the cob sucked, as it was soggy, from clearly being kept in a warming oven or pot for too long. The cheesecake was small, but really good, although I did have to ask about desserts when the server was ready to give us the check. She was also slow in bringing out the dessert and updating our check, but nicer towards the end of the dinner. This is about the 5th time I've been to Red Crab - and just this location. They need to work on food quality consistency, better training on the servers, and take seriously when a customer nicely complains about raw oysters, that don't taste fresh and clean.

Want an real oyster bar? Tiki west is the place. Cold great Louisiana oysters opened and presented…read moreon the bar. The peel and eat shrimp were amazing . The married couple, who work behind the bar are as nice and as attentive as you can get. 5 stars

We visited after a day in Mt. Dora, and it was a busy summer Saturday night! Lots of folks seated…read moreinside and on the patio. Despite the dinner rush, our server was lovely and attentive. Started with the dozen chargrilled oysters which were flavorful and the best part of my meal. I also appreciated the French bread provided with the oysters. I had a pound of the peel and eat shrimp in the spicy garlic sauce served hot. It was a Saturday pricing special and definitely a good deal. The shrimp were not deveined so peeling them took a bit more effort, which is not a dealbreaker for me but something to know if you prefer deveined shrimp. The quality of the shrimp varied - some were large, some small, some were fresh, a few were mushy/overcooked. Served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce, which were great complements. I'd probably do no old bay or sauce at all next time, as I liked the sauce less as I continued eating. All in all, I'd return again for the oysters and try out other menu items!

Great seafood boil, service was right on, clean nice place for big parties. Price was right on.read more

From the owner: We come to you, always cooking on site. We carefully craft your Boil right there and do a live dump…read moreof steaming seafood for family style dining. We bring everything needed, you just relax and enjoy a culinary feast!

First Impressions really matters. Came to this spot because I have never been and I have to say I…read moreleft very pleased with plans to come back!! Hostess was very sweet. Servers were working hard with smiles. Our server was sweet and prompt. Food was really good and pricing was good! The aesthetics of the inside was really great and was just enough! The views absolutely beautiful. Love restaurants on the water. Definitely coming back, soon! Thanks! :)

First let me say the Miami vice was the prettiest drink I have had in a minute. I thoroughly…read moreenjoyed the view while we ate and the food was delicious. Service was quick and I loved how everyone acknowledged me at each entry point. I look forward to attending again. On the way out there was a guy at the bar beginning to lay some steel drums. Parking right at the place were few, but plenty of parking across the street with a safe trail to walk under the bridge to the venue.

Had lobster rolls. With all the great reviews my expectations were high. It wasn't the greatest…read moreI've ever had. Not as big of portions as I thought it would be. Service was great. But I was underwhelmed with the food and especially for the price. Go to Mason's lobster rolls for a better sandwich at a better price

For some reason I thought this place would be a little shack with mostly outdoor seating. Maybe…read morethat's just my New England bias speaking? Either way, I was surprised going inside and seeing how big it was. I came here for the Bite30 meal. I enjoyed the NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDAH AND CLAM CAKES - Cup of Chef Mike's secret clam chowdah recipe! Served with (2) famous Rhode Island clam cakes. Not the best chowder I have had but that comes down to personal taste. The main course of the LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE Cavatappi pasta tossed in a five-cheese blend of Asiago, Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Fontina and Parmesan with Sweet Potato Casserole and Vegetable Of The Day on the side was great but, wow, it took a long time for it to cool off enough to eat it! The KEY LIME PIE - The Florida classic! Topped with strawberry sauce and homemade whipped cream was a nice finish to the Bite30 meal even though I would normally pass on dessert entirely. It was all good but next time I would see if the lobster roll is the real reason to be coming back! Service was amazing. Yes, well beyond my wrongful small shack assumption before going inside!

Well, we always loved coming here but they made several changes, and not for the better. Don't…read moreorder their Super Bowl Clam Chowder. It's the exact same size as their regular bowl, only more expensive. They present it to you in a bowl that is very shallow and wider so you think you are getting more, but you are not. This is fraudulent and very deceiving. Now, moving on to the Seafood platter for two. They got rid of the free salad that always came with it. They cut their scallops in half so that they are super thin and you only get 4 half scallops instead of 5 normal sized ones. They give you pathetic bread filled crab cakes in place of the second piece of fish they used to offer. Their portion of French fries are now half the size. Their hush puppies are super small. What has happened to this place? Plus, when you get your bill and you order ice water, they try to make you feel bad because the receipt now says Free City Water. OMG! Whoever made these changes needs to rethink about what is important to them. Is it worth losing customers over by skimping on these items? We would rather pay more and get quality portions and ingredients. Yes, Tony's Chowder House, we have noticed and we are not coming back anytime soon.

The food was great, sizable portions and friendly…read moreatmosphere!!! So glad we tried it!

We drove an hour and a half to visit Essex Seafood (two) after my parents went the week before and…read moreraved about it. It did not disappoint! This is one of the only places where you can get whole belly clams down here in Fl, so we definitely had to try them. When we arrived, there was about a 20 minute wait since it was Sunday afternoon. My dad and husband grabbed their fishing poles and cast off in the little pond nearby while we waited for our table. We started with a bowl of homemade clam chowder. My husband had the seafood platter, my daughter and I had the scallops, and my dad ordered the whole belly clams and shared some with us. Everything was delicious! Lots of sides to choose from, too. I loved the onion rings and white cheddar mac & cheese. Of course we had to add their famous Boston cream pie to take home. It was delicious too! Such a cute little restaurant tucked away in the middle of real Florida. It was well worth the drive, and we'll definitely be making the trip back!

This a casual spot. The portions were generous. We had the gator tail appetizer. It was seasoned…read moreperfectly, and was very tender. Fresh clam strips and shrimp were both delish. Our leftovers reheated well in the oven the next day. We will be going back to try more of their menu. Service was great as well!