Crispy Fried Goodness....that Hits the Spot!…read more This was the first time I trying this restaurant. I came here, starving after hanging out with some friends at the nearbyFish Market Bar. I must say I was a little hesitant due to the place being completely empty on a Friday night, but I was like .... I'll take one for the team because I was starving and needed something to stop up the libation. lol. To my surprise, the food was actually good--well, shall I say decent. Good as in average in taste, but was prepared fresh and made to order. Also, the restaurant was very clean, the portions were huge and priced well. I ordered triple platter that came with fried shrimp, fried wings, and fried Whiting with a side of fries. I also tried a triple combo platter that was served with chicken tenders, shrimp, and fried Whiting with a side of hush puppies. The food was fried well, not greasy and I could tell it was fresh.... Not preheated or precooked. One stand out for sure where the chicken tenders! They were my favorite of everything I tried. They were cooked to perfection!! Not to mention, tasted great! I would say both platters and the food could have used a bit more seasoning..... especially that fried whiting and fries. The fried whiting and fries were both bland for my taste. The fries need to be changed out or stepped up to "crinkled fries!".....love them things!! The fries served here are more "regular cut" type fries that left a lot to be desired. But, overall no disappointment here. Besides, better to be served food that's not overly salty-seasoned......because I like to doctor up my food at home. It's the best way to layer in flavor and control the overuse or amount of sodium places most establishments use around the DMV. This place also serve gyros, hamburgers, subs and steak & cheese sandwiches....of course fried seafood and other menu items....including desserts! There were tons of cakes to choose from with a Strawberry Hennessy Cake that definitely caught my eye and was calling me while o was there...but I resisted. lol. Also, one plus that's stood out about this place is that they offer lots of sides to compliment your dish such as seasoned fries, okra, mac n' cheese, collards, salads, and hush puppies to name a few. In all, not a bad visit or experience. The food was good as well as the price point. Despite being light on this seasoning tip, I had no complaints. The great customer service and cleanings of the restaurant makes up for it...imho. Not to mention, I felt more relieved seeing more people come into the restaurant to place and pick up orders as I was leaving. Better tasting fries, and a little seasoning on the fish..... would have easily tipped this place to 4 stars!...imho I would try Sharks Fish & Chicken again and recommend!

Shark's Fish, Chicken and Seafood…read more Well, this turned out to be an unfortunate decision on my part. My mom had a taste for fish with soul-food sides, and since we were in the Clinton, MD area, I opened the Google box and searched exactly that. Bingo... Shark's appeared. But after spending thirty-some dollars, I would've preferred if an actual shark had appeared. As always, I'll be fair and balanced. Starting with the customer service: it wasn't bad. The gentleman at the counter was polite, and there were no pushy upsells. The establishment is your standard strip-mall carryout. Aside from the bathrooms being out of order, there wasn't much else to report. Now, as for the food. I ordered fish, greens, "cajun rice" (or "dirty rice," depending on what they call it), and mac and cheese. From the first bite, I knew I had messed up. I dipped into the rice and thought, "Oh wow, did I order vinegar and rice?" Hesitant to let my mom try any of it, I insisted on sampling everything first. Glad, yet mad that I did. The fish carried the souls of every fish cooked before it. The greens were completely void of soul, yet somehow had a high concentration of soil. And the mac and cheese? Well, that dish would get you banned from the 'cookout'. If you know what I mean! Recommendation level: Go only if you plan to join me in a protest.

Always great food at Sardis. Have thankfully never had an issue with service, parking, space,…read moretaste, or vibes. Will always return when thinking of Peruvian chicken and such. Several places to sit and eat and wide comfy booths.

Famous Chef Thomas Reviews: Sardi's Pollo a la Brasa (Clinton, Maryland)…read more The Verdict If a restaurant wishes to test its understanding of hospitality, it is not found in the complexity of its menu, but in the grace with which it handles a simple request. At Sardi's in Clinton, the answer, in this case, is clear, and it is not favorable. The Examination A. Foundation : The Establishment Sardi's has long positioned itself as a dependable destination for rotisserie chicken and Peruvian-inspired comfort. For years, The Famous Chef Thomas was not merely a customer, but a consistent patron, returning regularly, investing both time and money into the establishment. The food, while not revolutionary, delivered consistency. The relationship, however, was the true asset. And that is precisely what was mishandled. B. Structure : The Request The request was simple: A standard side of mixed vegetables, unchanged in portion, slightly adjusted in composition. A modest increase in corn within a dish that already contains corn. No additional cost burden. No operational disruption. No deviation from the existing ingredients. This is not culinary innovation. This is basic accommodation. Yet, the request was denied. Not once, but twice. C. Discipline or Failure : The Breakdown A single denial may be dismissed as an oversight. A second confirms policy over judgment. Escalation to management should represent recovery, an opportunity to restore the customer relationship. Instead, it compounded the failure. The response, lacking flexibility and refinement, revealed something deeper than a one-off interaction. It exposed a systemic issue: a disregard for customer value and an unwillingness to exercise discretion in service. When a loyal patron, one contributing thousands of dollars annually; cannot receive a minor, reasonable accommodation, the issue is no longer operational. It is cultural. Hospitality Assessment First Impression: Previously reliable, now overshadowed by rigidity Hospitality: Inflexible, dismissive under simple pressure Execution of Food: Consistent but ultimately secondary Authenticity / Identity: Undermined by lack of service awareness Value Alignment: Broken, price is no longer justified without respect Final Judgment The Famous Chef Thomas does not measure a restaurant solely by its food, but by its understanding of the guest. At Sardi's in Clinton, a small request revealed a large truth. A year has passed since that final interaction. No return visits. No further patronage. Thousands in lost revenue, exchanged for a refusal that should never have occurred. The Famous Chef Thomas does not recommend this establishment.

Shameka was great!!! Great service, super funny and fast! Great food! Will come againread more

I tried to call the restaurant before posting this but it was impossible to reach a live person and…read moreall of the voicemail boxes were no longer taking messages. First, let me say I like this place. However, I've only done carryout. It's always clean and homesome. One night I stumbled upon a book club meeting in the restaurant. Local poets/writers were sharing their work which was quite impressive. The food is consistently decent and seemingly fresh. I particularly like the catfish and greens. And now it's the greens that I want to address. You get a very small portion as a side dish. I think it's $8. At least twice I've witnessed the person preparing the greens to-go realize they needed to put more greens and less juice. Well today topped any other day as far as the portion of greens I received with my dinner. In the attached pics, it's a large piece of skin that came out of the small container of greens and a picture of what was left once it was removed. That's it. That's the review. Smh

I typically wait til I'm finished eating to write a review. This time I couldn't help myself. The…read morestaff are very friendly and suggested the options which suited me. There is plenty of seating throughout the establishment and you can dine in or take out. The quarter chicken I got with cabbage and rice and beans was great! Will certainly return. Thankful that I didn't do my lunch usual and came here.

Driving around and wanted something different so wanted to try this place. Walked in and was…read moreimmediately greeted by a young lady working the register. There were a lot of options so it took me a while to decide. I went with the chicken and steak fajitas with a side of fried plantains. The food was absolutely amazing. Very hearty potions. The staff were great. The inside has a lot of space to sit. Would dine here again.

I love this spot--you've gotta try Fireman's Cafe in Clinton, MD. The staff is amazing, the food is…read morea solid 5, and I'm treating my admins using our 2026 morale budget. Jose will be taking care of us--cool guy, great service. They provide great music Bob Marley to be exact. Come on through, family. Peace and love!!

This Spot Is A Whole Experience... Not Just A Meal. It Said They Were Closed On Sunday, I'm Glad I…read moreCalled To Check & Find Out They Are Now Open Sundays. I've Been Wanting To Try This Place For Over a Year Now. FRIED SHRIMP PLATTER - $18 Came With 8 Pieces Of Fried Shrimp & Two Sides. I Chose Mac & Cheese + Fries. The Shrimp Was Lightly Battered And Fried Perfectly Not Heavy Or Greasy At All. Exactly How I Like It! FRIES They Were Okay, Did The Job. Personally, I Wish They Had Crinkle-Cut Fries, That Would've Taken It Up A Notch. MAC N CHEESE Really Good & Honestly Different From Anywhere Else I've Had. Comforting & Flavorful Without Being Basic. I Definitely Need To Try Their Crack Cakes Next Time Especially The One With Lobster Meat BBQ SAUCE OMGGGGGG!!!!!! Their BBQ Sauce Deserves Its Own Section. I Tried It On The Side & It Was Everything. It Immediately Reminded Me Of The BBQ From The Rib Man On The Street Corner In DC.... Brought Back So Many Memories. So Good They Need More Items With This Sauce, Period. The Staff Was Super Friendly & Had Smiles. Special Shoutout To The Lady Working As The Cashier, She Was Absolutely Phenomenal. So Kind, Welcoming, & Extremely Helpful. They Definitely Hired The Right Person To Bring Warmth To The Space. I Loved The Fire Station Theme. From The Fire Pole To The Phone & The Entire Setup, It Truly Felt Like A Real Fire Station. Super Clean, Thoughtfully Designed, And Very Welcoming. Great Food, Amazing Sauce, Incredible Service, And A Unique Theme That Makes You Want To Come Back. This Place Is A Gem.

If I could give them a 0, then I would do it. Normally, Subway normally has fresh sandwich. I I…read moreordered a BMT and the store gave me old dried out meat. Fortunately, I was hungry and was going to eat my sandwich. I happened to open it up and look at it and saw the old meat. When I took it back to the store, the representative said that the meat was dry because of the heat. She opened the sandwich and replaced the meet. I threw the sandwich in the trash. This is the location on Coventry Way, Clinton.

This has been THEE worst experience ever! I absolutely love Subway and frequent them in every…read morestate. First off, the 2 guys that were working this evening were SUPER RUDE!!! No one greets you, they nashe sloppy sandwiches, AND there are flying bugs everywhere! I ordered mine on door dash so I'll get my money back, but IF I would've watched them make my sandwich in house, I would NOT have stayed for this shenanigans. When I got the sandwich home that I wasn't about to eat anyways, it was thee nastiest looking veggie sandwich I'd ever seen. They should be ashamed of themselves. I'll be calling the manager or owner AND the dang food inspector...this was a nasty mess! 0 stars!!!! Smh.

Visited SPS Cuisine at their new location at Hideaway in Clinton, MD. You order your food at the…read morebar from the SPS staff. While you wait you can enjoy your time at hideaway. They have a full bar, juke box and pool tables. I ordered the SPS basket with Zerk(sweet jerk) wings, steak and cheese egg rolls and fries. The food came out fresh and full of flavor. The egg rolls were my favorite, seasoned well and provolone instead of American! I will def return to check out more items!

Bomb bomb bomb!!! Never misses! New items added to the menu!! Great for a filling bite!!read more

Wow. There are a lot of bad reviews on here about this location, but I must say my experience was…read more the total opposite. And by far, to qualify this review, l am not a Chipotle fan. I only go to one out of convenience or if there's nothing else semi-healthy around that is quick to grab.I normally would avoid Chipotle due to the lack of customer service, skimpy portions, and overall taste of the food is never consistent. But this time around, I must say this particular Chipotle stepped it up some. As soon I walked in, I was greeted by members on the team. This is something I hadn't experience before. As I was deciding on what I want to order, I couldn't help but notice how fresh everything looked. The ingredients, toppings and meats were all calling me. Not to mention the protein items all seemed freshly cooked, juicy looking and not dried out....for a change. I ordered a half chicken and steak salad bowl that was perfect. Perfect both in portions and flavor! The meats were so tender and juicy. The lettuce was crisp and crunchy. I can actually taste spices on the meats and more importantly, the main ingredient which is the name of this place....the "Chipotle" pepper, smoky flavah was all up in my bowl....with the Tobasco 'Chipotle' sauce of course for even added taste. For once, I walked out of a Chipotle without feeling like I paid for an overpriced -- bland meal. lol. The portions were even something to applaud as well. I left this location completely full, satisfied and all smiles, At any rate, glad to see this loction stepping things up a bit because other locations around the DMVhave been disappointing and I would often avoid it due to poor service/food. I have now been redeemed. If I'm ever in the mood for this stuff again, I know this location of Chipotle may be a viable option. Thanks for renewing my interest to start coming back here again. Signed, #DesperatlySeekiingSusanOopsGoodFood!

I applied here recently and immediately was able to set up an interview. The very next day the…read moreinterview was canceled because of "unforeseen circumstances." This has put a horrible taste in my mouth for how chipotle runs as a business. To turn people down within 24 hours of setting up an interview is ridiculous.

The 2 for $7 gyros and fish sandwiches are a BIGGGG hit within our HH Crew. I am NOT confirming or…read moredenying that one (or two) of us may (or may not) visit the Woodyard Crossing drive-thru MOST Fridays after HH. I've heard the 2nd gyro is just as good the next morning after a quick zap in the air fryer. We listen and we don't judge. I'm echoing the other comments about decent customer service.

The food is great, employees great, location great. This is an amazing Arby's…read more The dining room is decorated for Christmas and everyone seemed so happy. My food was great and we will definitely be back.

Finally a new Halal place in Clinton, unfortunately it wasn't the best, at least what I was…read moreexpecting. The service was great, and its new, so the ambiance was good. Not a really big place, but do offer some seating if you decided to dine in. Ok so back to the food.. I ordered the chicken and ground beef. Presentation wise... not so great, taste wise, not bad, but could be better. I did get falafel on the side... which I could not eat, extremely hard to bite. And ordered the hot wings, which wasn't bad, just I really don't like oversized wings.. too big and could be cooked a little more. Anyhow, not sure if I'll be back.

1 star. Absolutely…read moreunacceptable experience at Naz's Halal in Clinton. I found a metal screw mixed into my food and actually bit down on it, which hurt my molars. This was not in the bag or sitting loose in the container -- it was directly inside the meal. Finding something like this in food is a serious safety issue and could have caused much worse injuries if swallowed. I immediately stopped eating and took photos of everything. Quality control and food safety clearly failed here. I understand mistakes happen, but a metal screw ending up in someone's food is beyond careless. Needless to say, I will not be returning.