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.

We were at the Laurel location smaller setting but still nice. Had the pork chops very salty. And I…read moregot grilled. I think it was the gravy. Service was good

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

The Bartender "Mone'e" was so top tier and professional I enjoyed every second there.read more

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

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...

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.

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.

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!

Another find in Montgomery County worth checking out if you haven't. Family friendly, not too noisy…read morebut not too quiet. Several great food options and the servers do a great job of explaining the menu. Food was top notch and worth going 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.

Being bold (and risky), I ordered both snow crabs and shrimp in its world special sauce. And it…read moreproved to be the right choice. This special sauce is kinda a mixture of canjun and butter - a perfect combination. Shrimps are jumbo and fresh. I appreciate the chef who took the time and clean all shrimps before cooking. The cut on the shrimp back also made it easy to peel off the shrimp skin. Took one star off b/c the snow crab doesn't taste fresh. It's ok but did taste like it's been frozen for long. Delivery was also fast (uber eats). Would definitely order again.