I love this spot--you've gotta try Fireman's Cafe in Clinton, MD. The staff is amazing, the food is a 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!! read more

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This Spot Is A Whole Experience... Not Just A Meal. It Said They Were Closed On Sunday, I'm Glad I Called 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. read more

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Honestly , the catfish was good even though it was fried too soft for my liking. Mac & cheese , 5/10, has a nasty/funny after taste. Collards 4/10, not really much flavor , has a light vinegar taste but that's about it. I most likely won't return. read more

Fireman's Cafe - Catfish Platter - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Friendly staff. Nice decor. Schrab cake disappointed. Catfish delicious just fry a little harder but I didn't ask so that's on me. Yams good & sweet. Shrimp fried too hard but good size. Mac and cheese ain't it, very salty and a flavor I never had in Mac before. Baked beans didn't seem fresh more like reheated. Short wait time. read more

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We purchased the catfish platter with greens and yams, the 1/2 rib platter also with greens and yams, and the shrimp box with fries. Everything was amazing!!! It was so good that I forgot to take a picture of our food. I am super picky about buying catfish from restaurants, but their catfish was really good! The staff and possibly the owners were super friendly and engaging with the customers. The restaurant was clean and visually appealing. I'm truly impressed and will be back!! Thank you! read more

So I wanted to try their food after I seen the guy from Instagram that review food recommend this place. I ordered the wingette platter and my husband ordered the pork rib platter. The food was okay. I preferred my chicken to be fried with a batter then add sauce. When restaurant cooked naked wings they seem to be fried too hard for my liking but the sauce was delicious the Mac and cheese was too eggy and lacked seasoning. The greens were good but were dry due to lack of juice in them. I also purchased hush puppies they were delicious. The customer service was excellent which saved the review. I will give another chance hopefully it will be better next time. read more

Fireman's Cafe - 5 Fried Wingettes Mac & Cheese Greens - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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You might miss this spot driving by..but STOP!! It's a whole gem !! This spot in Clinton Maryland is the home of the Shrab Cake!! That's a crab cake, shrimp blend, broiled or fried. This place did not disappoint!! . Where I am: @firemanscafe . Location Reviewed: 9101 Kinney Place Unit B, Clinton M.D. . Menu Includes: *See Website* https://www.firemanscafe.com/ . Items Reviewed: Their Fried Pork Chop (on wheat bread with hot sauce $9.99). STAMP!! Fried to perfection, well seasoned breading, tasty!! Their Fried Wings (battered, & fried wingettes $7.99). LIKE THAT!! Cooked in different oil, crispy, tasty, I wanted more!! Their Fried Whiting Platter (3 pieces of fried whiting, hush puppies, fried shrimp, shrab sauce, & sweet potatoes $19.99). STAMP!! A crisp cornmeal fried fish, & shrimp!! Perfectly seasoned greens, and a cinnamon taste to the potatoes!! Their Shrab Mac n Cheese (lump crab meat, & shrimp in mac n cheese $10.99). DELICIOUS. The crab & shrimp proteins in this HIT!! I needed more cheesiness in the Mac. Their Shrab Fries (shrimp, & lump crab meat on a bed of fries with shrab sauce $15.99). STAMP!! The sauce, the crab, the shrimp...FRESH!! Eat this quick, the fries do get a tad soggy! The Shrab Platter (with collard greens, baked beans, shrab sauce, & a shrab cake $26). STAMP that shrab cake!! Meaty, well seasoned, & thick!! STAMP the collards!! Hearty, & savory!! The beans were DELICIOUS. Sweet. Their Lemonade ($2.50). STAMP!! Refreshing, & sweet!! Hold up!! I couldn't leave without copping their T's & SnapBack from @risedcsportwear !! Yung...the shirts have the collar that won't stretch out!! Check Instagram for prices!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: DECENT/ROUGH!! Depends on the day!! . Recommendations: Get that Shrab Cake, chop, fries, & whiting platter!! . Music: YouTube-Rare Essence Mickey Solo 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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The customer service was good. There wasn't any traffic so I didn't have to wait to order. I ordered the stamp platter; 2 pieces of fried catfish, candied yams, macaroni & cheese, 4 or 5 fried shrimp, and a fried shrab cake with shrab sauce. The best parts of the platter were the catfish and the yams. Everything else was a 7/10. There was more flavor needed and the shrimp were tough. The macaroni and cheese didn't have much seasoning to give a real review. read more

Fireman's Cafe - Stamp Platter - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Food truck was at my building today and I got the shrab fries. I enjoyed them. Even with the sauce, the shoestring fries weren't soggy. Pass by there regularly but never stopped. Glad they were here todayso I could try them. Shout out to my mans Big Schlim for the recommendation and the two dudes working the truck today at Suitland Federal Center for being so nice in the heat. read more

My sister and I was in the Clinton area running errands. We decided to look for a spot to eat and discovered Fireman's Café. This place is truly a hidden gem. We ordered the catfish & shrimp box and the shrimp box. Our food was cooked to perfection. The staff was extremely nice as well as the owner aka, "The Fireman". read more

Finally had the opportunity to check out Fireman's Cafe and I was upset with myself for being late to the game. The service was great even for a takeout order. Staff were welcoming and kind. We ordered whiting platter with greens, broccoli salad, and potato salad. Fish/seasoned perfectly. However the greens were the star for me. So much so I circled back to get more but large this time. If you're in the area be sure to check them out. Right on the side of Rita's. Sorry no pics, I was focused, lol read more

My fried fish was very salty and they have all sales are final so even if I wanted to bring it back, I could not my macaroni and cheese was not really cheesy The service was fast and the people in the front were nice. read more

The Shrab Cake (Shrimp & Crab CAke) Platter is consistently AMAZING and is a VALUE. The people who work here are very accommodating and always take great care of me. Vintage decorations inside this carryout take me back in time and remind me of DCPS field trips. Definitely stopping any and every time I'm in Clinton. read more

Fireman's Cafe - Shrab Cake Platter - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

It's okay for overpriced "ok" food. The Yams had too much vanilla extract and the mac n cheese had too much egg. I ended up throwing it out. They do wingettes not wings, just wanna point that out there. The guys were sitting outside posted up lol. I probably won't go back. The place was empty. Service was good, no complaints, I cook so I know what's bomb and what ain't lls. read more

Fireman's Cafe - Candied Yams - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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I got shrab fries with lobster added came out to $21. It was good but needed more sauce and a little more meat for the fries ratio. Will try more items in the future. read more

The fried chicken sandwich is dry and small. Kid sized. The customer service is not good. It's not bad either. Just dry. I had to ask for a straw with my drink. And they don't have napkins. Don't think I will come back. read more

This food is MOST definitely SOUL food that is umm, umm good to my belly Every visit has not disappointed my taste buds The food is not expensive and worth EVERY cent spent The customer service is friendly, location is clean, and most definitely cooked with LOVE read more

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My husband and and went there this past Saturday because my husband saw the "Stamped" review and had to try it. He got the Stamped plater with shrab cake, catfish, shrimp, and fries. I had the fried shrimp ( I don't eat Crab Cakes) with Mac & Cheese and yams. I also got some lemon pepper wings, cornbread, and hush puppies. We didn't get there till about 7:30 and they close at 8:00. The service was good, nice and friendly. When we got our food the gentleman encouraged us to check to make sure we got what we ordered and we did. So far so good. When sat down to eat after we got home. We live in Upper Marlboro, the food was still hot (we did have one of those cheap heat bags). The catfish, shrimp, (both were a bit salty), fries, cornbread, and hush puppies were good. The yams were off the chain, truly "Stamped". Now the sharb cake...see the pic below...no lump at all. My husband said it was awful!!!! That is why we went there in the first place, he was VERY VERY disappointed!!!!!! read more

Fireman's Cafe - Where is the lump! - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

The $18 Shrab sandwich which came with French Fries was excellent, 5/5. My sidekick said she would order the whiting fish meal (2 sides) again. You can not eat in now-Covid restrictions. You order and they bring your order to your automobile. There are various delivery services (Uber Eats, Doordash and Postmates) also. They open at noon and we were the only ones there at 12:10 PM. From the road, look for Rita's the ice cream place. This place is hidden behind and on the side of Rita's It's the opposite side and slightly down the block from the PG Fire Station.That makes sense. :-) read more

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First experience was sub par as food was less than average. They also put my potato salad in with my hot food. For someone who can't always eat in one setting it was a waste of food. Decided to give them another shot and saw a roach as I was waiting. I quickly cancelled my order. read more

I saw the word "shrabster" and was like WTF is that!?! But also, I'm greedy so I had to try one for myself I know cold rolls and warm soul food sides don't usually go together, buuuttt I wanted to try them so.... Yea . The Shrabster (shrimp , crab , & lobster) roll was . You can have it served warm in a garlic butter or cold with the mayo base. I chose cold cause that how I usually prefer my lobster rolls. They use lump crab meat which is good, but I had a couple shells and Baltimore spoiled me with jumbo lump everything. They also put my roll in a hot dog bun but I digress lol. The wings were cool. The string beans & Mac were delicious (well seasoned). The surprise winner for me was the ribs! I generally don't eat ribs but they threw some in the bag and of course we had to try it! Why were they so good!? Probably cause they were pork I try not to eat too much pig, but they were so good . Like fall off the bone ribs, and well seasoned! These ribs didn't need any sauce because the flavors were there. I still added a lil Mumbo sauce just to taste but it really wasn't needed. 1/2 - @__imjusthungry #foodie #dmvfoodie #dcfoodie #DMVEats #blackowned #BlackFoodie #fooddiary #carryoutqueen read more

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Over rated! Lobster roll, greens, shrimp crab cake, and banana pudding were horrible

I wanted to really like this place... the owner was very nice but the food was nothing to call home for. I arrived sometime after 6 pm and ordered my food in store. I got the fried catfish with greens and yams as well as the shrab sandwich with fries. The fried catfish lacked seasoning, the greens were drenched in vinegar, and the yams were good! The shrab sandwich and the fries were also good. However the "shrab" was tiny on a huge bun. Honestly it would have been a lot better on a Hawaiian roll. Anyway, thank you for the food and hospitality, I probably will not be returning. read more

We've been trying to bless our tastebuds for some time now. I wish they were open a little later because every time we venture over they just so happen to be closed! And not to mention they are closed Sunday-Tuesday...but one Saturday evening we made it just in time and it was so worth it!!! We ordered the yummy fried fish platter which came with Mac and Cheese and Greens. So delicious!!! And because I am a fat girl at heart we also added a side of yams, and potato salad and all I can say is I've been dreaming of that potato salad ever since!! Most places for some reason ass sugar to their potato salad and I don't like my potato salad sweet...or made with a lot of mustard...Fireman's Cafe was just right!! We also ordered an order of buffalo wings and an order of the famous Shrab Fries...everything definitely exceeded our expectations and lived up to the yelp hype! I can't wait to get back!! read more

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I ordered the shrabster which was good. A crab cake with tiny pieces of lobster and tiny shrimp added. Would I go out of my way to get it again? No Greens - collard greens straight from a can. Horrible and the same for the candied yams. I ordered a half slab of ribs meal. Gray ribs with puky looking yellow sauce. Mac and cheese was ok. I also ordered a hot and a cold lobster rolls. Both were hot (butter sauce) even though marked as I ordered. Lobster rolls were edible, but on unbuttered and not grilled regular small hot dog buns. I didn't bother to try the potato salad I bought. Service was great but the food is not good. I threw the ribs, greens, Mac and cheese and yams in the garbage. I will not return. read more

I ordered Uber eats from Fireman's Cafe and the deliver was super fast. I ordered the fried fish with Mac and cheese. The fish was fried to perfection and the Mac and cheese tasted like my granny's. The way the package the food was excellent too. I will definitely be trying them out again. read more

I like your catfish and their sandwiches. Food is pretty good. No complaints. Best ordering times is during lunch on the days are open on up to four possibly 5 PM. I think they close shortly there after that but I could be wrong. read more

I checked this spot off my food list for 2021!! & I must say I'm glad I did!! My entire family joined in to celebrate my cross off LOL. This is like right smack as you turn the corner as if you're going to Rita's you can miss it because it RIGHT there to your right exactly!!. I wasn't sure how it works so I called in at 12:53pm I admit I gasped and wtf at 30 minutes because I was 5 minutes away sooo to kill time I called my sister to see if she wanted anything! Annnd They Did!.the entire house in fact LOL ( man I have the best support system). I went to see what they wanted and get everyone's monies. ORDERS: 2 Shrab Cake Platters/2 Whole Wings & Fries /1 Catfish Platter PROS: Catfish, Shrab Cake both very flavorful Broccoli Salad CONS: Sides can be larger & Shrab Cake despite it's goodness for the money you pay, Potato Salad $13 for wings & a little bit of Fries My nephew said next time he'll go to the CarryOut. A little bigger Shrab Sauce cup I'm glad I was able to cross this off my List as well as support a Black Owned Business for Sure!! I'll definitely be Returning. read more

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Great, comforting food! This is a small spot that's doing takeout only currently during the pandemic. For safety, you can order inside but then they ask you to wait in your car and they will bring your food out to you. My meal came quickly and was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Shrabcake, a very large shrimp and crabcake that is perfectly fried with no fillers. The sauce is fabulous and for such a simple dish it's so full of flavor. read more

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This place hit the spot. I had the fried chicken platter with Mac n cheese and greens. The chicken was only full wings. I would've liked some variety, but the chicken was so good that I'm not complaining. Great seasoning, great crunch, fresh, juicy. Definitely the highlight of the meal. The mac n cheese had great flavor and okay texture. The greens had a bit too much salt and smoked turkey flavor for me. But, I feel very satisfied. All in all, definitely a place to come back to. read more

Fireman's Cafe - 6 pieces Technician Platter, Mac and Cheese, Greens - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Dry Lobster roll on a HOT DOG BUN! Waited an hour today for soft fried catfish, string beans right out the can, 2 spoons of broccoli salad, and a lobster meat hotdog. Very disappointed. But it was the wait for me..... never to return again. They ask you to sit in your car although they have stools inside, so you're burning gas while you wait on their mediocre food. read more

Fireman's Cafe - Lobster "on a hotdog" Roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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My husband just brought me some food from this place. He has been talking about it for a longggg time. As he knows I am big time crab and seafood lover. The shrab sandwich was delicious. I enjoyed it. I will definitely be back read more

Fireman's Cafe - Almost gone - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

This place has been on my Yelp list for a little bit now. Their location, turns out is quite convenient for me. I went today for lunch and got their catfish platter with greens and yams. I also got a half-and-half and some french fries. I got my sister the same for her lunch. The food is good! Like good! Like good good! I am picky and I'll admit it and I know how to cook. I know places and people can have off days but today 2/16/22, was not one of them!! The food was worth the wait and I didn't even call my order in first. The service was friendly and I will definitely be back! read more

Fireman's Cafe - Probationer Platter - catfish, Greens, Candied Yams, French Fries, and half and half. - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

I have never been so freaking irritated at a 4-star review in my life! Pork chop sandwich was cooked perfectly but, really, you're gonna leave the bone on the chop?? On a sandwich?? C'mon now! Also, lots of disorganization the day I was there. It took about an hour longer to get my food than I was originally quoted. I think they lost the order. That happens. Covid also happens, so they're probably understaffed. I'm not gonna fault them for making a mistake, But I also can't give a 5-star review based upon that bone in my sandwich and the wait time. That's really kind of too bad as I would really have loved to haven given the "5" to this mom and pop. The food is delcious and decently priced with more than fair portions. Great fish, great seasoning on the pork, tasty cornbread, legit mac n cheese and decent broccoli salad. The place itself is nowhere I'd want to sit down and eat, but I ordered carryout and wasn't concerned about that. Fix the pork chop, Firemen. Other than that, you're a 5/5. read more

This place is incredible! Growing up in California I was denied the true experience of a crab cake for close to 30 years. After I moved to Maryland, that changed. I have had the wonderful privilege of trying as many different crab cake recipes that I could find, this though... Though technically a shrimp, lobster, and crab cake, is by far the best seafood experience I have had in this form. It is a must try.. Be prepared to wait about 15 minutes or so, but it's worth it. It they upped their prices, I wouldn't bat an eyelash, and would gladly pay more for this quality of food. read more

Its amazing how fast we'll post negatively about a business but seldom post about the Good. So i'm actually going to say something positive about my Experience at The Firemans Cafe food truck today. #1 reason why people bad mouth small minority owned is their "lack of customer service" Ive never had this issue in all the times i've visited Firemans cafe. Today i visited the food truck after 2pm at the conclusion of the lunch rush and the guys were clearly wrapping things up and preparing to make their next move. They informed me out the gate that They already started cleaning up and let the grease out the fryers. They told me exactly what they had left that was fresh. It wasn't the fried catfish sandwich that i wanted lol. I essentially told them I really wanted fish and i appreciated their time. Before i could finish the statement i simply got an "Aiight we can take care of it. you want white or wheat bread?" I personally appreciate them for going the extra mile. And I was already returning customer because of the quality of the food and service I've received in the Clinton store. But That one gesture will make me keep my eyes open for them and support the food truck every time they are by my job. read more

Fireman's Cafe - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Maybe I ordered UberEats on the wrong day but my food was not good at all! The greens were sooo dry and flavorless and the broccoli salad was dry as well (where is the sauce?!) My fried whitening did not taste fresh and they forgot to provide me with my shecrab Mac and cheese. The fries were just ok. Nothing spectacular. I'm super disappointed....and hungry. read more

Fireman's Cafe - Fried whitening platter with broccoli salad and greens. - Food Trucks Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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Let's just say I sat in my car and ate the hot and delicious SHRAB fries, mac and cheese, along with some southern greens, and to top it off they gave out samples of fried fish. The service was top tier and I highly recommend. 10 out of 10, run, don't walk! Be sure to dip your fried fish into those greens. Let me know what yall ordered. read more

Visited the "Firehouse" for the first time today. It's located across the street from the Clinton Fire station. It shares a small brick building with RITA'S Italian ice(rear portion of said bldg) I placed an order for 2 sides(I'd prepared part of my meal at home) cabbage and collards. 5 stars for the mixed greens!!!! #momshousespecial Those greens were so good! I wish I could have gotten a large, unfortunately that's not an option. {Sidebar: "Fireman's" I request a large for $4.50, a Regular for $2.50...ijs.} Now back to these delicious vegetables...both were cooked with smoked turkey(I'm guessing) and it provided the perfect marriage. The cabbage was a little over cooked yet it was seasoned perfectly. I loved the flavor profile. I also purchased an order of seasoned fries(think Checkers) for my niece and they were good as well. I will be visiting here again. Good customer service as well. read more

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So, ummm... I'm coming back to tomorrow lol. Take all of my money. Can I live behind the building? Just saying. This FOOD IS SO DARN GOOD IT DON'T MAKE NO SENSE, do you hear me!? Do you heeeear me? Do you see me? Do you feel me? Lol. My mom and I just left, she got fried wings and hush puppies, I got the fried "shrab" (shrimp and crab) sandwich (restaurant-recommended) with the overly delicious mac, and scrumptiously magical yams. The macaroni and cheese had soooooo much flavor--so creamy and cheesy and divine. The yams had a "grandma's down home"-warming flavor and spice level to them. A lot of nutmeg, but it works. I snuggled up in my car seat and ate it all up. I was home! The fried shrab sandwich was plump, juicy and delicious, stuffed with meat. I was told for more meat, get the sandwich. I'm so glad I did. The spices were perfectly balanced and the bread was so fresh. Such a juicy sandwich. Hush puppies were amaaaazing! Perfectly cooked and flavorful. Super fresh with that gentle kick of sweetness. They know what they're doing. This has to be a hidden gem. The BEANNNNS!!! These beans were soooo good! A savory brown sugar flavor that would pair well for any family dinner or picnic. Honey, these wings; or, should I say "waaaaanngs" were literally perfect! Crispy, fresh, juicy and immaculately fried. We also got iced tea, which was perfect. The beverage of choice when it comes to food that is this special. To the owners: we're gonna be family now, ok? Ok. See you tomorrow, If not later on today lol. Delicious! read more

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