(English down below)…read more Saliendo del aeropuerto DFW, busqué algún restaurante que tuviera sopa de mariscos; no sé de dónde vino el antojo. Entre varias opciones apareció El Viejón. Revisé el menú en línea y las reseñas, y manejé 13 minutos para encontrarme con una verdadera maravilla. Lo que me encantó: La atención fue excelente. Nos atendió Nidia, quien no solo es muy amable, sino también servicial y eficiente. Adolfo, el gerente, es un tipazo. Lo simple pero importante: Sus vasos de plástico, tan originales. La sencillez y el humor del menú. Los precios son justos para la cantidad que sirven. Lo que me dejó impresionado: La sopa de mariscos. Este tipo de sopas es sencillo: o la sabes hacer o no. Si no, termina siendo como la de Pappadeaux--para llorar. Esta sopa, en cambio, tiene mariscos abundantes (cangrejo, almeja, pulpo, pescado, camarón, calamar, etc.). El sabor es ligeramente dulce y cada nota se distingue con claridad. Muy recomendada. Una sola sopa es más que suficiente para una persona. Esto último lo aprendí demasiado tarde, después de haber pedido también el pulpo a la plancha, que terminé llevando para casa porque era demasiada comida. Mis únicas dos quejas: Las tostadas que ofrecen vienen con un pollo que parece atún, pero sabe a plástico. Mi perrito iba conmigo y ni siquiera él quiso comérselo, lo cual dice mucho. Algo raro ahí. La otra es la música: demasiado fuerte y del mismo género. Si el objetivo es honrar la cultura mexicana, hay muchísimos géneros entre los cuales escoger. Digo yo... no sé. Mejorar estos dos detalles llevaría la experiencia en El Viejón a otro nivel. ¡El Viejón, recomendadísimo! ------------------------------------- Leaving DFW airport, I found myself craving seafood soup--no idea where the craving came from. I searched for nearby options and El Viejón came up. I checked the online menu and reviews, then drove 13 minutes, only to discover a real gem. What I loved: The service was excellent. Nidia took care of us--she was not only kind, but also attentive and efficient. Adolfo, the manager, is a great guy. The simple but important things: Their plastic cups are surprisingly original. The menu is simple and humorous. Prices are fair for the generous portions they serve. What truly impressed me: The seafood soup. This kind of soup is simple: either you know how to make it, or you don't--and when you don't, it ends up like the one at Pappadeaux... something to cry about. This one, however, is loaded with seafood (crab, clams, octopus, fish, shrimp, squid, etc.). It has a subtle sweetness, and you can taste every distinct note. Highly recommended. One soup is more than enough for one person. I learned that lesson too late--after also ordering the grilled octopus. I had to get it to go because it was simply too much food. My only two complaints: The tostadas they serve come with chicken that looks like tuna but tastes like plastic. My dog was with me and wouldn't even eat it--which says a lot. Very strange. The other issue is the music: too loud and all from the same genre. If the goal is to honor Mexican culture, there are so many genres to choose from. Just saying--I don't know. Fixing these two things would take the experience at El Viejón to another level. El Viejón--highly recommended.

A second, dine-in visit provided more reasons NOT to return than to return:…read more - Prices for most things are far too high when considering location and ambiance--I mean we're not talking "fine dining". - Margarita prices are very vague and I was passed a "tequila menu" to choose from. Confused, I chose one of the cheaper options only to find out after getting bill that my margarita was $18.95! Is this Via Real?!? If so, take some lessons from them on how to make a quality margarita since this one was not $18.95 material. - 3% service charge over posted prices for using a credit card. Didn't realize that on last visit. You do that, you're telling me you never want me to return. Food was good. Just not THAT good. I will say that the entree I received was large enough for 2, which would have made the $27.50 more reasonable. But if that's the intent, mention it on the menu. But I'm not sharing a nearly $25 margarita (after tax, tip and service charge).

Ambiance: The restaurant is very lively and was very busy on a Saturday evening. There were plenty…read moreof celebrations and parties! Food: The food was delicious! I ordered the dynamite shrimp and panseared redfish. Both dishes were really phenomenal! Service: Our server was really great! He checked in on us often, and made sure we were taken care of! We eventually went to the bar after paying for our meal to chat some more! The bartenders were so friendly and great! We had a great time!

The food was good, but too expensive for what it was. $30 for chicken parm is a little over the…read moretop. But it was a large portion, was served hot, and had good flavor and texture. Service rhythm was good. However, everyone at the table was from Louisiana and the server couldn't tell us what was used in the "Cajun" spices on the French Chicken. After checking with the kitchen, she came back and said pepper and other Cajun...stuff. You'd think that would be a basic training lesson and menu knowledge you'd have to grasp before being given a section. Don't put vague descriptions in print if your staff can't break them down when the guest asks questions. On a side note, I know for a fact that this company requires all their managers to be clean shaven. Yet, I saw a cook/chef with a fairly thick, quasi-biker beard working the line in an open kitchen in clear view of guests. Kind of ironic. I'd rather the dude making my food be clean shaven for obvious reasons. Unlikely that I return.

Mr. Max has been around for decades and I still go there when I am in town. The sushi rolls are…read moremassive to where you might not be able to fit one piece in your mouth. It's nice that they give you options for 6 or 12 (or was it 10) piece sushi rolls.

the only place in dallas to be on yelps top 100 places to eat! went on a rainy day, had about a 15…read moremin wait very cute interior portion to sit on the ground without your shoes best bites: toro (fatty and great bite), kobe skewer (flavorful, smoky) standards: takoyaki and chefs choice of appetizers (cool concept and the cooked salmon on the right was delicious) worst: taiwan ramen (my mouth was shriveling with each bite), chicken karaage with mayo (same issue, mayo didn't help). the main issue was the overwhelming salt all for $64 good value, wouldn't wait over 20 min for this place

Blue Crab is a hidden gem and deserves way more business. Every time we go, it's never crowded,…read morewhich blows my mind because the food is SO good. The blue crab mix sauce is hands down the best. Our server, Anney, is always amazing. If you're looking for incredible seafood and top-tier service, do yourself a favor and come here. This place deserves to be packed!

Didn't get all what I ordered ... food tasted good , drinks from bars was weak. Would not return.read more

Great food and service. I've been going to the one in Irving for a couple years and have never been…read moredisappointed.

The food came out, hot and fresh and was still cooking on your plate. Our waiter, he was…read moreremarkable, it was at least 15 of us and he didn't miss a beat, with none of our orders. The restaurant bar area, where we set, had selection of today's music playing. We, all was eating, talking and moving our body to the beats of the music at the same time. The restaurant is really nice, that was my second time going, I will highly recommend you to go.

Pacific Table is a seafood restaurant in Irving-Las Colinas's Water Street development that…read morecontinues to get better with each visit. I continue to be impressed by the service and the food. And when you combine this with the beautiful spring weather in Texas (March), it's one of the best experiences in all of DFW. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - If you haven't been to Water Street, go now while the weather is nice (March or October). I'm writing this review in March when the Texas weather is beautiful. While the inside of Pacific Table is elegant with blue booths and white tablecloths, the outdoor seating next to Lake Carolyn creates a view that's almost impossible to find in DFW: fine dining by the water. 1 Star. Service - The service is great. Our server was attentive, helpful, and best of all shared the special of the day. I always ask my server because when they recommend an excellent dish, it means the restaurant puts in the effort to enable them. Mission accomplished. 1 Star. Food - I went with Pacific Table's special of the day: blackened redfish with creole sauce and a vegetable. WOW. This dish was a homerun. The fish was tender, well-seasoned, and the sauce added a creamy component that reminded me of the bayou. As a bonus, my sauteed spinach that I chose as my side was equally delicious. If I wasn't dining in public, I would have licked my plate. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. Every time I eat at Pacific Table, I try something new and am pleasantly surprised. The combination of service, specials, and amazing Texas spring weather makes this a repeatable restaurant in my rotation. 1 Star.

We came here for a business lunch and it was a great atmosphere for it. The place isn't too loud…read moreand service was attentive. We got a few appetizers, Hiramasa roll was incredible, the yellowtail tuna was fresh and the sushi rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Shishito peppers was perfectly charred. For main course, I got the lobster roll with a side of fries. The fries were cooked well with a nice hint of rosemary but the lobster roll was okay. The roll was toasted well but the lobster was underwhelming. It was bland. I wish there were also bigger pieces of lobster meat.

Good foods & great service. Price was decent. Very friendly…read morestaffs. Definitely coming back.

I brought my team here for a work celebration dinner and everything was great!…read more The restaurant is really clean and very cute inside! Even the ladies bathroom was super clean and smelled nice! The food was delicious and very fresh - especially the seafood plates! Service was great and generous with the chips salsa and beans to start. Great experience overall. We'll be back for sure!

Out-of-towners, this is close to where we are staying. Found the place and it looks like a dive…read morebar. Walked in and it looks like a dive bar. Ordered the shrimp and crawfish fried rice and a beer, and damn it the spot. Lots of shrimp and crawfish, good flavor, and a decent sized portion. Raul served us on Friday and again on Saturday night when we decided to return. My dad got the beans and rice and loved it, couldn't finish his portion. I enjoyed the Cajun pasta, again, a healthy amount of shrimp and a nice kick to it. Raul was quick to serve us and we got meals quickly. Personable guy too. Enjoyed the experience.

I was stuck in Dallas for a night after my layover because of the cancelled flights from storms…read more Figured I would go get my favorite food, and saw that I had limited options near the airport open past 10pm. So I am thankful this places closes at 2:30AM!!! I ordered the Combo #2, market price was only $42.99, which came with snowcrab, 2 lbs of crawfish, sausage, potato, corn. That was a pretty good price for a Californian! The crawfish were okay, the sausage was really juicy and I enjoyed. The snow crab smelled like ammonia ong. I didn't expect much but they should really get on that. The sauce was brown and gritty and soo dang salty! This place was 10 minutes from DFW and open late so I got what I got. Strawberry Daiquiri was basically a strawberry syrup slush mocktail. The restaurant was connected to a food court it appears, and is pretty old and casual. The storage freezers were next to the dining tables. Would never come back for sure, but my server was really nice! I was about to order chocolate cake and homegirl advised me not to LOL!

Great service and best catfish for over 15 years. Best location, then Poboy basket is so great !read more

Service was quick and nice but the food... well the catfish fillets or small had two , two piece…read moredinners and steamed veggies and two teas and banana pudding at $45.00 I don't think it was worth it when I've been to some really awesome and amazing catfish places. Beware come at your own risk. ambience was great and relaxing though.

I love their crawfish and staffs are very nice. We will recommend this place to our friends.read more

Ordered 1/2 pound green mussels 1/2 pound black mussels and it came with 1 corn and a few potatoes…read more I got the seasonings combined but wasn't in love with it. Still tasted a little bland to me. I'm glad I got mild spice because my friend with medium was dying by the end of his bag. Overall I think it was a good value for the size and price. We got a side of fries and calamari to share. Service as nice and attentive. We didn't have to wait too long before she came by to check on us and she came frequently enough.