Sooooo... Thursday Barrett, Andy, and I came here to scratch a serious crawfish itch--and…read moreabsolutely nailed it (see my April 2 review ). Fast forward to today... Spencer rolls into DC yesterday, and guess what... the itch was BACK. No debate--we knew exactly where to go. Only difference, it was a beautiful day, so we sat on the outside patio, which was perfect... roomy, open, and breezy. This time, Shae hooked us up with a feast: 5 lbs of crawfish (Hot N Juicy, medium heat), 2 lbs of Spicy head-on shrimp, 2 lbs of spicy headless shrimp, 2 lbs of extra spicy crab legs... and plenty of COLD beers to keep things flowing. She was fantastic... super attentive without hovering... and made sure we were set the whole time. Bottom line: another awesome visit, lots of laughs, and that crawfish itch? DEFINITELY scratched... again!

Delicious! It's a great place to go with a group big or small. If you chose to sit outside you do…read morehave to pay $100 in advance when you continue down, you'll get refunded the difference.

I don't eat this cuisine often, but this definitely hit the spot! Came to dine-in, and ended up…read morebeing the only party dining in honestly. I did enjoy the French/Spanish music in the background. The staff were kind and fast with things. The portion was quite large, which I wasn't expecting. The poisson was quite good with the sauce provided. I found the veggies that came with the rice seasoned quite nicely too. We did also try the turkey creole, which was a tad bit dry, but still good. Plantains and rice were standard in my opinion. We REALLY enjoyed their rum cake though as dessert. Heavier on the alcohol but it made it so good! Definitely a nice experience here.

The food was authentic and cooked to perfection…read more I tried the ox tails, turkey, legume (w/ goat), rice, bean sauce, salad, and fried banana. Everything was flavorful and tender. The service is informal. So, speak up if you want something.

I had the chance to visit Miss Toya's Creole House and it definitely lived up to the hype. The…read moreatmosphere was warm, stylish, and perfect for a celebration or a casual night out with friends and family. You can tell a lot of thought went into the decor and overall vibe. The food was the real standout. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly -- tender, flavorful, and seasoned just right. The broccolini had great flavor and paired really well with the meal. The sweet potatoes topped with toasted marshmallows were such a fun and delicious touch. Everything on the plate looked amazing and tasted even better. The fried catfish sandwich was huge, crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The fries were fresh and hot, and the portions overall were generous. The drinks were also well-made and presentation was on point. Service was friendly, attentive, and the energy throughout the restaurant felt welcoming and upbeat. Overall, this is definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Silver Spring and looking for good food, great drinks, and a beautiful atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. 10/10 experience.

4.5 stars A little…read morehard to find. The front entrance had kind of a weird smell to it, but otherwise the decor was cute. Service was quick and friendly. I got the crab cake BLT and upgraded my side for the seafood mac (piled high with crab) - delicious. It came out to about $39 with tax and tip. 2026 #19

Channeling Lil' Kim energy the whole night, we stepped into Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar like we…read morehad something to prove... and did ‍ Fur, glam, attitude, all of that. Girls night turned full blown main character moment. The DJ understood the assignment and kept the vibe going with straight Lil Kim classics all night. When I tell you we took over the spot, I mean that in the best way possible. The energy was high, the music was right, and the whole place felt like our personal party. Now let's talk food. I ordered the Crack and Peel Seafood Boil and I enjoyed it immensely. Flavor was there, portion was solid, no problems. And listen... I'm obsessed with their wings...well, wings in general lol, but theirs definitely get an A+ from me. They're always a must for me. Service was actually really good too. Staff was attentive, kept up with our group, and didn't miss a beat even with all our extra energy in the building. If you're looking for a chill, quiet dinner...this might not be your Friday or Saturday night spot. But if you want good food, a fun crowd, and a whole vibe, Hook and Reel delivered. Follow me on all platforms: CocoasJoy for more reviews and shenanigans

I don't typically like leaving negative reviews, but unfortunately my experience yesterday fell…read moreshort. I'm still fairly new to the area and had been wanting to try this location for a while, but it's usually been too busy during my previous visits. I stopped by yesterday for happy hour and ordered a seafood boil, and it ended up being one of the worst I've had. Something about it just seemed off, and the flavor was noticeably different from other locations I've visited. I'm not sure what went wrong, but it was disappointing. The only redeeming part of my visit were the happy hour drinks, which honestly made the meal a bit easier to get through. I was really hoping for a better experience and hope this was just an off day.

Decided to go because I haven't gone to this location since they opened. I swore there was one in…read moreWheaton further from the mall, but that was years ago, and I guess they moved locations. Anyways, plenty of parking and seating, same complex as the mall, but not in the mall. There is a bar area. Wash area for just your hands obviously, and TVs too. Very good flavor! Chose our own boil and they just threw everything inside one big bag. I didn't like how they didn't change out our trash pale thing, but we were almost done. Also ran out of water and they should have been attentive to that, but again, we were almost done. Everything was cooked fresh, very good flavor! Spicy is decent spicy but not crazy spicy. If I were to go back again, I'll get the spiciest just to try.

Service: Service was good. The server kept coming by to check in on my table. Since we were tucked…read moreaway, we were not able to get the attention of our server very easily. Food: Crab Fries - Pass. The crab on this dish was broken up and slightly fishy smelling. I would just get regular fries to dip in the seafood boil sauce. Seafood Boil - Always a favorite! You cant go wrong with getting a seafood boil. I ended up adding ramen noodles and it was a great addition. I wished they would've provide more utensils to make it easier to eat. As the food got colder, the sauce became saltier. On to my next adventure...

Ordered through Door Dash for lunch at work. The food portions were pretty good. I wish more…read morebourbon sauce would've been added to the meal (I'll have to add it to special instructions next time I order). Overall the food was delicious.

This spot is located within the corner of the food court in The Mall at Prince George's, serving…read morehot made-to-order entrees at an affordable price. The menu itself is fairly diverse, with mostly Cajun shrimp and chicken-based dishes. I enjoyed how one of their staff offered a free sample of their Bourbon Chicken when I was deciding which stall to buy from, which ultimately ended up persuasive enough! The overall portion size was large and filling for its $10.49 price of two chicken entrees and a side. Overall, the service was fast and it made for a good, cheap dinner.

Disclaimer: I haven't tried their jambalaya, but I did try a boudin link and experienced their…read moreservice. Because I've not found real Louisiana boudin anywhere else in the DC area, and because of the family's hospitality, I will give them 4 stars. The Jambalaya Shack is a catering business that was present at this past weekend's Breaux Vineyards Cajun Festival. They're from southern Louisiana, and seem to get invited to cater many of their events. They had jambalaya, corn maque choux, and boudin links. Because I was waiting on live boiled crawfish from another vendor, I decided to just share a link of boudin for $5. Their young boy said after I ordered, "Sure! You have to ring the boudin bell!" So I did, while his mother laughed and wrapped up a link for me. She made sure I knew how to eat it (I did), and I asked her if it was spicy or not (she said not at all...probably due to the DC clientele...but that they were good and that they shipped them straight from Louisiana). They also had an assortment of mild Cajun seasonings and hot sauces. It was not the best boudin I've ever had (that one goes to the Boudin King in Louisiana), but it was slightly better than the boudin I can get at the grocery store in Texas (but bigger). The Jambalaya Shack's also had good amounts of little liver pieces in it. I wish I had had hotter seasonings (cayenne chile powder would have been awesome) to spice it up with... I wish I had also tried their namesake jambalaya, but it was the chicken/sausage variety and other than the boudin, I was in the mood for seafood. I do think I was the only person I saw at the festival that tried the boudin (or probably knew what it was). Speaking of seafood, the other caterer's boiled crawfish was bland, and Jambalaya Shack was nice enough to let us have some of their seasonings. They saved the day.

The nicest folks and lawd is the food right. I wish I had that big old pot so I could make a…read moreJambalaya at home that way. It's not a good Samedi Gras in VA unless you see them there.

Outstanding food, five-star service, and a menu so good you'll want to order everything your server…read morerecommends. I had some mild expectations when arriving at Barrel & Crow which were quickly met and exceeded. Our party of four enjoyed a truly delightful and delicious meal. From the moment we sat down, our server--Dan--delivered five-star service. He was genuinely friendly, attentive without hovering. His knowledge of the menu and thorough description of the dishes was also notable. Some were his favorites, so he really described them (all) with mucho gusto. It was like we were guests in his home. We basically ended up ordering literally everything he recommended and he was absolutely spot-on. We started with the fried green tomatoes and calamari. Our smorgasbord of entrées included the lamb bolognese (my favorite, though sadly not the one I ordered), a beautifully tender lamb shank, spiced shrimp and grits, and a deeply flavorful andouille and seafood gumbo. Each dish was thoughtful and well prepared, though the shrimp and grits were a bit savorier than I'm accustomed to. Dessert didn't disappoint either. We savored the chocolate torte and also their signature sweet beignets. They were the perfect ending to an already stellar meal.We left behind so many other tempting menu items and looking forward to our next visit.

We had brunch here recently. It was a pleasant experience. The best thing was that we could talk…read moreto each other at normal volume! So often these days places are so loud! The service was so so considering the size of the restaurant. There seemed to be plenty of servers but we had to flag them down to order, get coffee refills and get the check. We liked the food. They had an interesting shukshuka that 2 people got and finished every bit. They also got a side of potato "hash" but they were really just diced roasted potatoes. Not worth the $6 price but worked for soaking up the shukshuka gravy. We had one beet salad that was very nice. We ordered the beignets at the end and they were just fair. We would still go back to try other things!

What a delightful addition to the neighborhood! I LOVE seafood boils and will trek out to the…read moresuburbs for a good one now and then - but I'm thrilled to have one just around the corner now. I ordered online and the food was ready in the time it took us to drive over (the online interface didn't tell us when the order would be ready, which was a bit confusing - but just assume it has been received and will be ready very soon). We got a clam, mussel, and shrimp boil and a catfish po'boy - everything was delicious and perfectly cooked and the sauces were excellent. For DC-area seafood the prices are really reasonable and a good value for what you get. We will definitely be back.

I love this little spot! The food is fresh, hot and delicious. They pack on the proportions too so…read moreyou get a lot of great seafood for your money. The woman at the counter is also really nice and she takes the time to get to know her customers.

Food took a long time to come out. We ordered before the table next to us and they received their…read moreorder 1st. The waiter changed the credit card the wrong amount.

A friend visiting from out of town, and I wanted to try some place new, for Sunday lunch. We both…read moregot the pulled Pork BBQ sandwiches with Cajun fries and sweet Corn bread muffins. It was such a generous amount of BBQ and so delicious. The staff of engaging and while at the noon hour on a Sunday morning we were the only eat in guests, the cars were double parked outside with a steady stream of carry out orders. I will definitely come back again!