Have been going to Lu & Joe's for over 20 years. Always a huge crowd of locals. Recently sold to…read morenew owners and things really went downhill. They now have a new chef and a new menu. I can't rave enough about the food. They're coming back little by little and I hope people will give it another try.

Former employee here, anybody else that currently works here will know exactly who I am within a…read morefew sentences of reading this, and I refuse to remove this review. I started working here as my first job in March. Everyone seemed very nice and pleasant to work with, I was getting decent working hours, the workload wasn't hateful, and it was what I expected out of a first job. A couple weeks after getting hired, however, a few cracks started appearing from working there. First came one night after one of my shifts where a very nice man approached me as I was waiting outside how he admired my appearance and professionalism when asking for an application, the interview process, and working there, but then he advised me that this establishment is not the place I would want to be if I expected good treatment from my management. I naively dismissed this remark as I hadn't noticed anything negative come from anyone higher up thus far and we bade each other a good night. My first real indication that something wasn't right was that it took a full month for me to receive my first check (on April 29th from starting March 28th) on the bi-weekly pay schedule everyone was set up on. To their credit, they had paid me for all the hours I had worked up to that point up to April 12th where that first pay period ended, but after that was when there began more issues. For the first few weeks I had worked there, I was working 4 days/week (20hrs/week) then one week came to surprise me because I had been under the impression that my schedule would be the same each week when I had learned that I had been scheduled only to work that weekend: there was a sheet I had been previously unaware of until I asked why my hours got cut and got told about it. I'll admit I could have asked for more hours albeit I had been told I was scheduled based on the flow of business so I decided not to question it. On my last day of working there, I had arrived on time, a few minutes early, for my shift that started at 10am that day. Problem was, was that the owner (or what I presumed to be the owner) hadn't come yet to open the place which was supposed to open at 10am that day until around 10:10am with customers and other employees waiting outside with some talking of leaving and going elsewhere if the place hadn't been opened within another few minutes. After the place had finally been opened with everyone now inside, I was instructed by the wife of the person I presumed owner to start cleaning up the server's station. A little bit later, I was told by a different coworker, another former employee, in the kitchen that, that type of work I wasn't hired for and that I needed to help in the kitchen and then he told me to help prepare some of the food which I started to do. Soon after THAT, I was redirected by the wife to clean the server's station again, but this is where my coworker intervened and told the wife what he had told me a few minutes before. So she gets on the phone with the boss who had hired me to begin with about what I was supposed to be doing there and then he called me to tell me that I was now only to do dishes, and to only listen to him and the kitchen manager for instruction. Everyone else was to be ignored beyond that, but not 5 minutes later, did the wife come over and tell me the same... except that I was only to listen to her, her husband, and another manager who wasn't the kitchen manager, and that I was not to enter the kitchen area without permission. So, I just listened to the boss that actually hired me and did the dishes for the rest of my shift. Later that day I had informed my boss that I quit. Up to this point, I had not received my paycheck from the period of April 13th through the 26th. Nor had I been fully compensated for the period of April 27th through May 10th, being paid for working one shift when I had worked 3 during that time. Now, after 3 whole MONTHS of arguing back and forth have I gotten that final check of the money they owed me. Like that man said, management is not good here. Don't go here if you can help it, thank you

A Co-Worker recommended this restaurant. Upon arrival the restaurant was packed; However, The Bar…read morehad plenty of open seats. I ordered a Maryland crab soup to start and a beer. The food was delicious and the potato salad was surprisingly tasty. Definitely U will be back soon

Can I score it less than one star?Having moved to Maryland recently, my husband and I were very…read moreexcited to try Avery's. I'm sorry to say it was a tremendous disappointment and do not recommend it. We sent back two of three items ordered, and the one that we kept was not that good. The cream of crab soup was a cup of a thick mixture of flour and milk...it would have made good plaster of Paris. Out of curiosity, I did take a taste of the unpleasant looking cup of soup...it tasted as awful as it looked...flour and milk. I never saw a spoonful of soup sit so high on a spoon without spilling over. The crab topped pretzel was a fat pretzel with little crab dip on it...so dry. We ate a crab quesadilla, but it was lackluster. The paper plates, plastic forks and cups topped off our unpleasant experience. The server was lovely. The ambiance was so-so...the sticky floors should have been our first giveaway. Next try Liberty Road

This is the most popular and most recommended seafood spot in Baltimore, and it absolutely lives up…read moreto it -- so good! The oysters were so delicious and the lobster rolls were just as good. You can tell this place has a lot of history behind it, and I love the location too. It's such a vibe to sit here with a lobster roll. Their fries are also delicious -- I asked for aioli even though it doesn't come with them originally, and their housemade aioli was so worth asking for. Highly recommend doing the same! And again, apparently BTS booked the whole place out for a day!!! That should tell you everything. Would absolutely come back.

Thames Street is a quaint, intimate spot by the water to grab seafood. Our overall experience was…read morejust okay. As soon as we walked in, you are hit with a very potent smell of seafood, not in an appetizing way. After waiting like 15 minutes past our reservation time, we were seated upstairs. The service was decent and attentive. The food was solid. The calamari and the shrimp roll were enjoyable. My fish and chips was just okay. They did send out a dessert, on the house, since we did have to wait past our reservation time which was a nice gesture. Overall, I cannot see myself returning, especially since there are so many other options for seafood in the area.

Seafood is a go-to for a lot of reasons. Growing up in the Midwest seafood wasn't good being the…read moremain one. The first time through Mays was appetizers. With seafood places it is often interesting to start with their appetizers. The crab Pretzel was simply amazing. The shrimp (bang-bang) was delightful as well. Although the shrimp was just a tad dry. Mays is on our places we will go to again list.

Waitress Jody was cool. Food was ok but for the money spent I expected better. Atmosphere was quiet…read morewhen I was there.

My widf and I decided to give this place a try after reading the Yelp reviews…read more We love seafood and there are no good seafood restaurants in our immediate area in Pa. Interestingly, the restaurant is in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The off street parking lot is small but fortunately there is paid street parking by an app, with no coin acceptance. There are approximately six-eight outdoor tables in the front of the restaurant that seat about four people each. The indoor dining area seats approximately eighty guests. This is by no means a fancy restaurant but it is clean and comfortable Our server Jalin was very sweet and attentive and recommended several dishes. Beer and mixed drinks are also served here. We started with the fried calamari as an appetizer. The calamari had a delicious crunchy coating and was not chewy. For pur main dishes, my wife had the pecan and coconut crusted flounder and I had the seafood jambalaya. Both dishes were excellent with generous portions. Neither of the dishes were overcooked, with the flounder was light and prepared perfectly. Prices were reasonable and worth every penny, especially with how generous the portions were. We will definitely be going back to try other dishes and recommend giving this restaurant a try.

Went here recently for a meal with family. We all ordered various dishes. It was a mix bag in terms…read moreof satisfaction. I liked the mussels, but the jambalaya is what Gen Z would label as mid. Not really authentic at all. Rice was plain and there was no Cajun flavor profile. I also had the cream of crab soup and that was ok. Unfortunately for them, I just had that at Fisherman's Crabdeck near Annapolis as well and that totally smashed the soup at Ragin by comparison. Our server was good though and attentive. I just wished the food was a little better.

We normally come here for their all you can eat special, but decided to switch things up a bit, on…read morethis visit. It had been a while since we last ordered from the menu. On this visit, we both got selections like what we had around our early times of visiting this spot. I cannot remember what my friend got, but I ordered one of the "Feasty Specials" which had 1/2 Snow Crab Legs and 1/2 Headless Shrimp. It came with sausages (sliced in pieces), 1 Corn (about 1/4 size), 1 Egg, and 2 Potatoes (the skin easily comes off). You get to pick the seasoning and I had Old Bay. What is presented to you is a large clear bag, steamed up and tied, with seasonings and all mixed up. It is served on a metal tray, and they also place an empty bowl on your table for discarding things. Plastic bib was on, bag opened, and I was ready to dig in. The seasoning took me back to my second visit a few years ago. It was when I first tasted their Old Bay mix and became a fan of it. This Feasty Special was just enough and I was glad to switch things up for a change.

We came in with low expectations and surprised that the food was so good! We even felt that this…read moreplace was better than a more expensive place in Fairfax, VA. The seasoning was spot on. The price was right. Will definitely come back

Joes Seafood is our go to for celebratory dinners. You can never go wrong with coming to Joes…read more The food is always good and the service keeps us coming back. Last night we celebrated our wedding anniversary. We have a fav booth that we request when making our reservations and it's always ready when we arrive. The Bartender Brandon is just the best!! When he's working we know it's going to be an awesome experience. People will always remember how you make them feel!!! & Joes gets it every time. Whether you're coming to watch a game, perfect date night, GNO...family dinner...birthdays...anniversaries...whatever the reason....you can't go wrong with coming here. Already looking forward to the next time :)) Happy Yelping!

Back again for Happy Hour after several years. It was mostly an excellent experience…read more The bartenders were friendly, helpful, and efficient. Food was excellent. I was going to give a 5-star rating, but then I noticed on the menu that Joe's participates in the 3% "operating expenses surcharge" scam. Instead of openly raising prices so patrons can easily compare them between restaurants, the 3% goes in the small print at the bottom of the menu. Regardless of what they claim about dealing with rising costs, this sneaky 3% goes into the pockets of the owners as profit. Patrons are given the option to ask for this surcharge to be removed from their bill. They should do so and complain loudly about this practice. Several other high end DC restaurants have stopped running this scam after sufficient protest from patrons.

Fantastic! Having been a consumer of raw shell/fish for several decades, I have to say that the…read morepresentation, quality, and variety is excellent. This is some of the best ceviche I've had to boot. Good customer service, nice environment; looking forward to going again.

We went to Seasalt for a date night and really enjoyed it…read more We started with six oysters, fried oysters, and ceviche. For dinner, we had the clam pasta, scallops, and mushrooms, and everything we ordered was excellent. We finished with the bread pudding for dessert. We also tried the Seasalt Daiquiri, Barrel Aged Manhattan, and Old Maryland Fashioned and enjoyed all three. The atmosphere was great for a date night. It is nice without feeling too formal, and the service was great throughout the evening. This was an easy 5-star experience for us. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were all great, and we'll definitely be back.

Every bite was fantastic from the rolls, to the entrees (the table ordered crab cakes, beef back…read moreribs & salmon). The dessert was good enough (flourless chocolate waffle), but next time that bread pudding will be the choice. Brian, our server was decent, but the rest of the young staff's inclination to check up behind each other was the real gem. Great job by a great crew in general. Love the location! A great space to leisurely walk off dinner if you have the time. Definitely would return.

Quick note- not a full review. For those seeking a…read moretraditional Maine lobster roll, please note the lobster roll served here is DIFFERENT. Yes, it's still a tasty bite, yet it's well worth studying the menu to understand ingredients and roll presentation to avoid disappointment. My previous review of this place remains unchanged- Coastal Flats is a reliable source of quality seafood dining. A bit expensive imo, but ok for business expense accounts and special events- like having a lobster roll craving. FYI- it's reasonably possible to make your own lobster roll at home with little effort and a better traditional result and price. Buy frozen lobster meat ( tail and claw) from a good source like Cameron's Seafood. No cooking or picking needed. Season and butter to taste while gently warming, and serve in a toasted (or not) split hot dog roll. Yeah, you can add Old Bay, but that is not for everyone. Keep it pure and simple.

Went to a private event catered by these folks. Absolutely nothing to crank up an appetite like the…read moresmell of a gigundo pan of paella bubbling over an open flame. Lions and tigers and shrimp - oh my! The taste was even better than the aroma. Loads of sausage, chicken, shrimp, mussels and crab simmered with rice in a garlicky, saffrony, tomatoey homemade seafood broth. Equally impressive: watching Alejandro and Chari tilt the pan (remember I called it "gigundo"?) to bring it into the house without spilling a drop. Dinner and a show - epic! I have now pushed these folks to the top of my "definitely DO call" list the next time I have 30-40 of my closest friends over for an event - or when I'm hankering for a great meal for me!

Tried the Paella via the food truck at Windridge Vineyard this weekend. The paella was packed with…read moreflavor! The ingredients were of great quality! Shrimp and mussels were plump. Steak was cooked medium-medium well but was not chewy. The large chicken pieces mixed in were plump and saturated in the flavors of the rice. The chimichurri sauce and lemon wedge added the perfect amount of acidity and brightness to the dish.