Not the best of areas but the spot is a gem. The food is very fresh and cooked to order here. I sat…read moreand waited while the food was being prepared. They get good business and everyone was peaceful. I came specifically for the wings and ordered a 6 wing with lemon pepper and mild sauce. If you want the sauce on the food it's an UP CHARGE. The people were nice and the food was a hit. I give them a thumbs up.

Thank you brotha for helping us out. The food was fresh. Hot. And right on time. Finding Halal…read moreplaces here has been challenging and ALLAH used u to rescue us. May Allah bless ur business and grant you and ur family Jennah. Ameen

We arrived at Dancing Marlin around 3:15pm on a Friday, just as the early dinner crowd was…read morebeginning to arrive and happy hour (3pm-6pm, Monday through Friday) was getting underway. The interior is very inviting, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's a versatile space that works well for a romantic dinner, a casual date night, or even an evening out with family. We were promptly greeted by the hostess and seated at a table near the front window. Our server, Naomi, welcomed us right away and immediately made us feel comfortable with her friendly and engaging personality. She brought water to the table, took our drink orders, and returned quickly with our beverages before checking if we were ready to order. After answering a few questions, we decided on the fresh oysters, four-cheese flatbread, and pork belly tacos. The oysters were served first, and Naomi took the time to explain their region and variety, which added a nice touch to the experience. They were fresh, clean, and nicely briny. The four-cheese flatbread was rich and flavorful, made with fresh ingredients that really stood out. We also enjoyed the house-cured pork belly tacos--the meat was tender and well-prepared. I requested the toppings on the side, which was accommodated without issue. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The service, atmosphere, and food all came together nicely, and we'll definitely be returning again soon.

I will start by saying my only con was the portion sizes for the price. I was left wanting more,…read morebut the food is delicious and the manger came through for us when we were about to walk out disappointed. We wanted something other than just burgers again, so I proposed seafood. There didn't seem to be a lot of options in this area, but Dancing Marlin seemed to fit the bill and was pretty close. Before going, we looked at the menu, and there really wasn't anything my little one was going to want on the kids menu - there was no seafood for the kids, not even a basic fish and chips. He saw the lobster rolls appetizer though, and that sold him, so we got in the car and headed down. When we went to order, the waiter told us the only thing they were out of was the lobster rolls, but when we asked about the lobster gnocchi that my other son was about to order, they said they could do that, so I asked to speak with the manager. She explained that they only liked to use big whole pieces of lobster for the lobster rolls, and that is what they were out of, but had the smaller pieces they normally used in the gnocchi dish. I asked if she could do the lobster rolls with the smaller pieces, and she confirmed with the chef so we were back in business. The food was all excellent. I had the seared ahi and it was delicious, but was just a small portion for my liking. The scallops my wife had were delicious, but for $38 it was only 4 scallops. Maybe kids who live around here don't want fish when their parents do, but you should at least have a kids portion of fish and chips, or some fried shrimp on the menu for them. I'm not going to order a $27 fish and chips portion for a little kid, but he also didn't come to just eat chicken nuggets or buttered noodles.

We had entrees of sea bass and walleye. Both were cooked to perfection. The place has expanded also…read morebeen nicely redecorated since our last visit and table cloths were a nice touch.

Food was fantastic! We started with fresh oysters and crab cakes, both were delicious. The…read moreoysters were very fresh, briny and just perfect with lots of horseradish and cocktail sauce. The crab cake was very flavorful, full of large pieces of crabmeat. The honey mustard sauce had just the right amount of bite to balance the richness of the crab cake. Then the star of the show is the sea bass with lemon butter sauce. Chefs kiss!!!! Service was excellent!!! Come find Ernie, he will take great care of you!!

Well I was here about 20 years ago and thought it was good, but overpriced. Tried it twice now in…read morethe past two weeks. Pricey? Yes. Good? No, great. Several dishes or sides (salmon, french onion soup, fried shrimp) were either best I ever had or in the discussion. Good drinks. Friendly and professional work staff. Only true negative was the surprise up charge for blue cheese dressing and the crumbles. $3 each. The cost of the dish should cover such a low cost extra. And they don't tell you, but they do have the better cherries at the bar. You have to ask. I say put them in all of the drinks. At a minimum ask me if I have a preference. We will be back and fairly often.

The ambiance isn't bad, slightly dated, but the excellent service makes up for it. I've dined in…read moretwo or three times and ordered takeout a few times. The burgers are the best in town, though a bit pricey unless you take advantage of their half-price burger special on Wednesdays. Their Italian cream cake is absolutely killer, and the steak with French onion soup as a starter is pure perfection. Overall, it can be a little pricey, but for a small town, the food is definitely worth it unless you want to drive 30 minutes.

My server was Kyah L. She was an excellent hostess. The food…read morewas well prepared. Given in a timely manner. The restaurant and bathroom were clean. Employees were courteous to customers. Food portions were appropriate. I will return! Maybe every week. I told the manager, I frequent restaurants with good service. I enjoyed Kyah L as my hostess.

Went on Mother's Day and was honestly very underwhelmed…read more Let me start with the positives: the oysters were amazing -- hot, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The fried chicken wings were also delicious: crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Our servers, Jordan and Ashton, were spot on the entire time -- timely, professional, polite, and accommodating given the circumstances. Now for the rest. The brunch menu and pricing were a bit ridiculous. When our group first arrived, we were told there were no fried options available, yet later during the meal we noticed other tables receiving fried food -- which is ultimately how we ended up getting the chicken wings ourselves. The food came out sporadically, and some people in our party never even received what they ordered. The restaurant was not particularly busy, so it honestly felt more like poor execution than being overwhelmed. The music was nice in the background, and the drinks were great, but overall the experience was disappointing -- especially for a table celebrating three generations of mothers on Mother's Day. When we addressed the issues, the restaurant manager, Rashaun, seemed more inconvenienced than concerned. Meanwhile, we watched him moving around the restaurant the entire time while our table continued having a poor experience. Definitely expected much better.

Food was great, but my server was playing where's Waldo. My water wasn't filled once.read more

I just went to the Juicy Seafood for the first time with my family. I didn't know what to expect…read moreconsidering the reviews. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday and there was a 30 minute wait. I ordered the Mr. Captain and my son had the Red Bomb. We both had the Cajun juicy seasoning with medium heat. The spice level was just right and it wasn't too spicy. The food came out relatively quickly and was hot. Our waitress was friendly and checked up on us frequently. I enjoyed the music playlist while we dined. It was a very comfortable atmosphere and was family friendly. There is a cute sea theme with plenty opportunities for photos. We enjoyed everything and will definitely come back.

The service was at the highest level then the food I took my daughter and boyfriend and my wife on…read morea Friday night everything was done to perfection for being in the middle of Illinois being raised in south Florida it's amazing I have to say this is my favorite place to eat

What is not to like about a bar/restaurant on the river with a bunch of young enthusiastic…read moreentrepreneurs trying to make killer drinks and straight-up delicious bar food? Absolutely nothing!! Huck Finn would have been a regular at a joint like this.

Still great! Gregory was our waiter this time around. Friendly and attentive. He gave us the low…read moredown on the specials which we all ordered. As always we started with the raw oysters. Love they always have a variety to choose from and fresh. I had the Mixto with shrimp, scallop and salmon blackened. Came with garlic mashed and broccolini which I subbed for green beans. They need to keep this on the menu! It worked for my appetite size as everything was a small portion and the flavor was so good! My other friends also had a special which was Halibut. They raved over that as well. Would like that as a regular menu item! If you go and these are on the menu, you will not be disappointed!

A couple months ago I left a Yelp review raving about the food and service because everything was…read moreconsistently great. We used to be regulars, going a few times a week every single week. To be clear, the food is still great and the cooks continue to do an amazing job. The issue lately has been the service and overall experience, which unfortunately hasn't been the same over the last couple of months. The only consistency on the service side has been the Hispanic gentleman shucking the oysters ,he's always friendly, hardworking, and deserves recognition. I'm hoping things can get back to the way they used to be because this really was one of our favorite places.