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!

This place is great overall. The customer service and the food itself. Once you walk in the place…read moreis spacious and clean. I ordered the special combo. I had the bacon cheeseburger with 5 wings, fries and a salad. My mother had the fish sandwich with 5 wings , sweet potato fries and a drink. Overall we paid $38. They have seafood boils, burgers, wings and many more to offer. Definitely will return.

Amazing food and everything was good including customer service overall great experience and would…read morereturn again

Overall a good experience. Seemed to be quite a bit of room…read morein the restaurant, but the back room seemed to be empty, like they were waiting for the evening rush. A subdued crowd, so it wasn't loud at all. Staff was attentive. Even got a visit from the manager at the end of the meal. A good spin on oysters rockefeller with this redneck version. Hushpuppies were crispy outside and soft on the inside, just like you want them. The ribeye was a underwhelming for the price. I also expected more spice from the BBQ shrimp. When something says jerk, I expected some more spice. The key lime pie lacked lunch as well, but I like some pucker in that dessert. Volcano cookie was pretty solid. Definitely will be back to try some other things.

Craving seafood living north of Winder I finally found this place and decided to go try it out…read more Nice, busy place, clean have everything from lobster rolls to the fish and chips, which is what we came here for. I got a four piece cod and this is the best fish I've had when I'm looking for a true British fish and chips. The potato chips were a little overcooked, but still great, french fries I brought home and just air fry them and brought them back to life so they were very good as well. I think the only odd thing not bad, but odd was the fried green tomatoes, which were almost like a pancake batter, which gave it a very sweet taste, which I was not expecting. I think I'm more of a savory fried green tomato, crunchy guy, but these had pickled onions, seemed to be cooked with love just didn't eat my taste buds but while presented. Ordered the crabcake sandwich in the jury is still out. Perhaps I was having fried food overload, but it didn't hit as well until I pulled it off. The patty added a little bit of old bay seasoning and this crab cake was quite tasty. How you adjust your meals is all up to you, but since I usually get things to go and bring them home, if there's something I want more I just add it no complaints because I thought this was a good value and great service. All in all, this was a very good place, oysters are priced insanely these days cause coming from South Georgia where I used to hit the beach for $.10 apiece for oysters. It's really hard to dive in the raw oysters which I love but not for two dollars apiece. I'm sure they're good but I'm gonna skip out and stick with sushi for my raw fish right now, and use this place for my fish and chips for sure! Clean, great service, outdoor seating, highly recommend.!!!!

The crawfish po' boy was so good--crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. They're open late, have tons…read moreof menu options, and my to-go order was ready fast. Will definitely be back to try more!

I stopped here yesterday and the Shrimp Boiler was so delicious that I purposely drove back today…read moreto enjoy it one more time. The food is fresh and the prices are great if you want seafood.

6 pm came in on a Wednesday...completely empty. Waited at counter for almost 10 minutes and then…read moreknocked on kitchen door to get service. Prices on menu are not what is charged...... Available beverages in cooler..bottle water, can coke and orange soda.... The place needs a make over.....walls are scraped up carpet is really old....guessing they are about to go under with no customers coming in as they have not taken care of the place At least the food is tasty....

Shrimp were freshwater imported not from ocean, they charge for a glass of water, no fountain…read moredrinks, small portions for price paid; food average. Art

The BLT I had was just to my liking! The waitress was friendly and answered all our questions and…read morewhen she didn't know the answer, she went back to the kitchen to find the answer! It was a bar, so I wouldn't take my nieces, but for adults it is a fun spot! I'll be back!

Dropped in earlier this week for dinner with my other half and my mother! This is exactly what…read moreMonroe needed - a nice bar and grill restaurant! It really reminded me of my favorite restaurant in my hometown!! They've got a nice variety on the menu and service was good! Definitely check them out!

OHHH MMYY GOODDNESSS! I can NOT talk highly enough of this place! Especially about Emily, Braden,…read moreBrian (Manager) AND of COURSE Audrey as well! (Sorry about calling you out randomly) these people were so fun, energetic, happy and welcoming. It was the BEST time sitting at the Bar with my partner. We WILL be back, regardless If we are broke and it's a little pricey twice a week because they're WORTH it!! Foods not that pricey, I'm just broke, haha! But the food is AMAZING, Mimosas are just strong enough for a fun Saturday morning and the atmosphere is on fire! The WHOLE experience was incredible. We WILL continue to enjoy this establishment! Thanks again (Sorry I dropped a class) -Tooth Guy.

First & foremost the ambiance is truly beautiful. It is so wonderfully decorated. We went there for…read moreBrunch during our time in Monroe. Our servers both time were great. Food was absolutely delicious!

Umami Tavern has be the best sushi restaurant in whole Northern Atlanta Metro…read more This hidden gem completely exceeded my expectations. The portions are extremely generous. Tuna tataki tasted unbelievably fresh! Service was lightning fast and everyone was super friendly! Make sure to request Andy he can virtually read your mind and deliver before you have to ask! "Eddie's Special" (the chefs special) has the perfect kick without overpowering the fish with the perfect smokiness to it! This is officially my new favorite sushi spot! And yeah the presentation was gorgeous and unique, vibrant modern yet relaxing and the cozy interior make it perfect for an unforgettable dining out experience

This is great food for a great value. Clean restaurant, good service, and always enjoyable.read more

We hosted a client event at Tacos N Beer in Monroe this evening, and it was such a great experience…read morefrom start to finish. AJ was incredible to work with. He was quick to call us back when we were initially searching for a location and stayed just as responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning process. He answered all of our questions, helped us customize the event exactly how we wanted, and made everything feel easy. They gave us plenty of time to set up beforehand, which made a huge difference, and the space itself was perfect for hosting. Our clients loved the atmosphere, and the food was absolutely delicious. I really can't say enough about AJ's attentiveness and communication. It truly stood out. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to host an event or just enjoy a great meal!

The food was SPECTACULAR!!! I would so recommend coming if you ate in Monroe! Our service was…read moreexcellent. Our waiter's name was Andrés. He told me his opinion on what we ordered, and wouldn't you know, it was great! The ambience of the restaurant was very nice. It would be great for date nights, Sunday brunch, or anything else. It is great! We also got entrees but forgot the photos!

The food is always good here. The service is fast and the chefs are very good at cooking the food…read moreand being considerate of food allergies

Been going regularly for years, quality of food has declined since moving to new location! Last…read morevisit the some of the sashimi was bad (very fishy smelling). Manager refused to remove from bill and I only took a small bite!