Aurora Buffet was amazing! From the moment you walk in, the décor creates this illusion of stepping…read moreinto a glowing playground of lights--it's such a vibe. We were greeted right away and seated immediately, which was a plus. The evening crowd was light, so there was no wait at all. The food options felt endless. They had everything from crab legs (cold, boiled, and salt & pepper crabs) to a hibachi and ramen station, plus a wide variety of sushi. There's truly something for everyone. It's definitely worth the price, especially since drinks and boba tea are included--I had two and have zero regrets! I'm already looking forward to crab season when they bring the blue crabs back. Overall, this spot is a great mix of atmosphere, variety, and value. I'll definitely be back!

This is definitely rather 4 than 3 stars with the biggest exception:sodium. If you are not…read moresensitive to salt content this might be not an issue at all,but I was thirsty before end of the day,even drinking a gallon of water. Now to the positive thoughts: place is clean,service is good,looove hibachi station,they cook it from the products you choose from showcase. Sushi are vey generic,but sashimi pieces looks fresh and pretty generous in size. I loved mussels,oysters didn't look appealing, Overall,for lunch it was decent selection for only 17 dollars. This is really good value. I would recommend it and would give them easy 4 stars,if not enormous sodium content. Will try next time other dishes with more neat and transparent ingredients and will update my review accordingly

The food was great, the service was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was warm and inviting,…read moremaking for an overall positive experience for brunch.

Amazing. Different vibe Va Potomac location. Clams in garlic, fish of the day and crab cakes are…read moremelt in your mouth. Cozy but not too crowded. Great location. Professional but not snobby service. Yummy

The food was delicious and the presentation was itself appetizing…read more Ambiance was warm cozy comfortable and classy The service was without exception 'there' available and without being annoying. Personable and Professional

The restaurant is run by Chef Vincent Badiee, who worked at The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm ands…read moreMichelin-starred restaurants in New York City and Italy. So expectations were high! We, a party of 4, all had hush puppies (brandished as a favorite by our waiter but I didn't detect anything sensational) and mushrooms. The latter were quite good and I love mushrooms so I really enjoyed myself. The gentleman next to me had Lobster Thermidor, and he raved about it. The lady across from me had roast chicken; the waiter said it was the best he had ever been served. I was allowed a bite and it was quite good though I would not have made that claim. Another gentleman across from me had risotto which came with gold leaf on it. He enjoyed it. My salmon was delicious but not sublime as I would expect from a Michelin chef. The service was very good. Our waiter had a lively personality, though not over the top, which I appreciated. He was familiar with most of the menu and did well describing the dishes. The ambience was wonderful with the fire that was the kitchen grill in plain sight warming up the atmosphere. I had a wonderful Boxcar Brown Ale from the Caboose Brewing Company in Vienna, VA.

What a gem off the beaten path!!if you are looking for a great seafood spot that resembles a dive…read morebar atmosphere look no further.

My family and I recently dined here and had a mixed experience. I ordered the New York strip steak…read morecooked medium rare, but when it first arrived it was well done and extremely tough. I let our server know, and she was very kind and quick to offer a replacement, which I really appreciated. However, when the second steak came out it appeared grey on the inside and had a very unusual texture. It was grainy and fell apart very easily, almost as if it could be cut with a fork. The texture and color were concerning and made the steak difficult to enjoy. Unfortunately, after eating some of it I began feeling sick and ended up having to leave early. I'm not sure if the issue was with the quality or freshness of the meat, but it was a very disappointing experience. I do want to note that the seafood my family ordered was actually very good and everyone else enjoyed their meals. I would rate the seafood around an 8/10. That said, I hope the restaurant looks into the quality of the red meat being served so others don't have a similar experience.

Food was HOT and beer was COLD!! Big appetizers. Fries were good and Best bruschetta we've ever…read morehad.

We ate dinner there on 5/5/2026. My wife had a burger and fries. Burger was cooked well, nice and…read morejuicy. Toppings were fresh. The burger itself needed some seasoning but the sandwich was very tasty. I had the Chicken piccata. The chicken was well seasoned, tender, juicy. It was delicious. The pasta was tender, perfectly cooked. Loved the sauces on the dish. I would have liked more of them. The capers worked well on the the dish. I'd order this again. Our server was attentive. We had a great dinning experience.

Note: I am a crab cake connoisseur. I eat them all over the country and here is my opinion based on…read moremy tastes and experiences (I travel the country and try to find local places like this to try... I've eaten crab cakes all over including several famous MD crab cakes and I work at a fresh seafood market where we make our own crab cakes. So when I say I know my crab cakes.... I know my crab cakes. Talk of the mountain: this is a super cute and friendly small restaurant located on Main Street. It is very local friendly and the kind of place the staff/owners would know your name and your regular order. I LOVE that. The staff are warm and inviting. You can watch them breading your food and chat with them as you eat. I loved watching. We got the crab cake with fried oysters and shrimp plate with Mac n cheese and fries and hush puppies and another fried shrimp plate with their slaw. It was pretty pricey but we expected that when buying quality seafood. The fried shrimp were absolutely incredible as were the fried oysters (minus the pearl my son found in the one he ate... but again not too much of a surprise). The taste was great, the cook time was perfect, they were delicious! The fries were seasoned and tasty as were the hush puppies (nothing to scream about but definitely good!) the slaw was good (according to my son... I'm not a slaw person). The Mac n cheese was definitely different but not exactly mind blowing. I felt indifferent I didn't love it and feel like I needed it tomorrow, but it wasn't bad. I honestly didn't have an opinion either way on it but I did eat it. The crab cake. The good: this was literally packed with crab meat. Obviously we seek out places that Jam Pack their crab cakes with actual pieces of quality lump crab. Talk of the Mountain certainly does this.... In my opinion to the extreme. When they say zero fillers, they MEAN IT. So does zero fillers make a good crab cake? In my opinion not this way. It was not my cup of tea and I love crab and crab cakes (obviously). It seemed like their formula for the binder was a mustard based concoction and then it was solid crab. The flavor left a lot to be desired and it didn't feel like eating crab cake because there was no filler at all. Making crab cakes is such a delicate balance, a true art in my opinion and while TOTM most definitely is serious about ensuring you taste the crab in their "cakes" the end result was more of a pile of lump crab with a sauce. All that being said I would absolutely eat there again. They were fabulous and I truly applaud their style. This is just my personal perspective from the one visit. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area! Rating: my knee jerk is to give this a 4 because I really am not a fan of the Crabcake and would not order it again, however everything else and the people were 10 stars so I feel like a 5 star rating is deserved. If they ever modified their recipe I would try it again happily AND will def eat there again. The shrimp and oyster was phenomenal.

Excellent food, Amazing service and Large portions. Best…read morepotato salad and greens. Best seafood

We usually go for the all-you-can-eat option here for my parents' birthdays, and everyone always…read moreleaves happy. This place is reliable. We've had plenty of bad experiences with Chinese buffet seafood making us feel sick--pretty sure I'm not the only one--but that has never happened here. The food is always freshly steamed and served hot when you order. I'm not a big fan of overly salty, heavy American-style seasoning, so I really appreciate that they can prepare it without all that. Also, my daughter doesn't eat much seafood, but they're flexible and let us order something simple like a mozzarella stick for her, which is a huge plus. Yes, there's an 18% gratuity for parties of 5 or more, but it feels fair for the quality and service. The gumbo you can order on the side is amazing, and the crab legs, mussels, clams, and shrimp are all fresh and delicious. It's $58.99 per person, which isn't cheap, but definitely worth it. Highly recommend.

The AYCE deal is a great value and incredibly filling. Definitely the kind of place where your…read moremoney goes a long way. The service was also thorough and professional, which made the experience even better. The portions are huge, so I'd recommend coming with more people to really try a variety of dishes and make the most of it. We live about 40 minutes away, so it would probably be more of an occasional treat for us, but if you're ever in the area, it's worth checking out.

We haven't been to Lowry's in several years, but we decided to go tonight and wow the food was…read moredelicious. Reasonably priced and very fresh seafood = a winning combination for sure. We sat outside at the picnic tables, and enjoyed the nice weather. Highly recommend Lowry's. 10/10

This place seems the definition of a hole-in-the-wall in terms of restaurants. The food was good,…read morebut loses points for presentation and doesn't make up for it with being cheap. I got a crab cake sandwich, which I really enjoyed. The decor inside was kinda cheesy in a good way. The sides were decent. I'll go back if only because of the dearth of other options in the area, but maybe I'll get the fried chicken next time.

Today, we sat outside. I wanted to bring my dog. John was very accommodating. It was very cozy with…read morethe heater on and closed in with those clear tarps. I've been having GI problems so needed to avoid fried foods which at Ford's is excellent always. I decided on a burger cooked medium. The burger meat was soft and very tasty. The bun was fresh and delicious! I loved it!

finally made it to Ford's Fish Shack, and I have to say, the recommendations were spot on. We went…read moreon a Saturday night and it wasn't crowded at all; we had a reservation, but it didn't look like we actually needed one. Our server, Sofia, was great. She was super attentive, always checked in on us, and gave us some really solid tips for our appetizers and entrees. We started with a dozen oysters from three different locations. I'm no expert, but I really enjoyed them...they tasted just like the beach! My wife ordered the Maine seafood basket, and the seafood was delicious and perfectly crunchy. I'm definitely getting that next time. I went with three lobster tails (one fried, two grilled), and they were honestly some of the best I've ever had. That butter sauce is amazing. I'm already looking forward to going back. I can't believe it took me this long to finally try it!

A very nice Cajun style seafood restaurant. Good service was quick to refill drinks and make sure…read moreeverything was satisfactory. Ambience is casual and roomy even during peak service. A bit noisy for me to hear a conversation easily. The food was excellent. I tried the seafood jambalaya with had fish, scallops shrimp and spicy sausage with Cajun seasoning over brown rice. The fish was flaky and scallops and shrimp were sweet and perfectly cooked. I appreciated that the server made sure I understood that it was going to be spicy which it was but not unbearably so (I like mildly spicy to medium spicy). I loved the spinach crab dip appetizer. It was creamy and hot and delicious. The hushpuppies, of you are a hushpuppy fan were a must order. The arrived hot and very crisp coating with a moist interior. They come with a honey butter which really put them over the top. My spice got the grilled shrimp with shoestring potatoes. The shrimp were grilled perfectly with just the right amount of seasoning. Reservations are recommended for peak service times. There plenty of parking in the back if the lot in front is full.

The bartender Caroline was showing some superb hustle that I would definitely hire if I still had a…read morebusiness. She's been behind the bar for three weeks and is obviously an asset not just for her hustle but for maintaining a positive attitude during a rush that the restaurant is still training to cope with. Kudos girl The fried fish was terrific although the fries needed more time in the fryer. The sweet potato fries were excellent. The Cole slaw was delicious I even liked the tartar sauce. I had a seltzer from RAK honey lavender quite tasty. The new management is trying to offer the local products and it's the right direction. I believe this place has lots of potential and I look forward to my next visit when I hope to give more stars.