We finally got to try this Dallas staple and let me just say, we will be back! After a long day of errands, my boyfriend and I were very much hangry and while we were driving around the uptown area, we passed by Hook Line and Sinker, as we always do! Crazy part is, we had never thought to go in until this day! So we pulled into the parking lot and finally got to see the inside! It was not what we were expecting! We loved that you simply go up to order and they bring the food to the table of your choosing! When we were ordering we noticed they also have a pretty good happy hour! It's mainly wine and beer based, but they have discounted food on the menu also! Which is also a plus! We ended up order a burger and 2pc catfish and shrimp basket! Enough for both of us to share! It was perfect The food came out in a timely manner and it came out hot! The fish was battered and seasoned with salt and pepper along with shrimp, both of which were great! They even had all the sauces you can think of to have when eating fried seafood! My boyfriends burger was a good size, too! I also ended up ordering a peach bellini and omg! I believe they used homemade peach puree! SO GOOD! and it was on happy hour! Overall, the vibes paired with the food and drinks were great and made for the perfect last minute date night dinner! We highly recommend and will definately be back! read more

Hook Line & Sinker - 2pc catfish and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Ambiance was nice. I enjoyed the decor with the old outboard motors. It's a little fast food. Walk up and order and they call your name when it's ready. Staff was excellent. We ate the calamari and oysters. They were very good. It was happy hour and we could of just eaten that. Crab legs were very and the fried oysters as well. Hush puppies were very good as well. Unfortunately the catfish was not very good. The breading didn't have much flavor and it was dry. I had to keep soaking it an tartar sauce. I saw many other meals and they looked really good. read more

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Love , love this place! If you're looking fried catfish cooked the way your grandma did ... then go here quickly! It's been awhile since my last visit but they never disappoint. The service was amazing and professional as you order at the counter and even though they call out my name , they actually delivered our food to our tables! The booths are spacious and the restaurant was immaculately cleaned.. great seafood decor on all the walls!! We both got the catfish basket ! read more

Hook Line & Sinker - 2 piece catfish basket with fries and hush puppies side of rice and beans - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I think the menu is a bit hit or miss, but my favs were all part of their happy hour so I would recommend sticking with that! The calamari was incredible and I loved the sauce it came with. I wish you could have the sauce with the combo meal. I also got their happy hour oysters. They were fresh and delicious. The bread on the side really needs butter or something though. My last item was the oyster combo meal which I didn't love. I was under the impression I was getting half shell oysters and not fried so that was disappointing. The breading they fry with is pretty bland and my oysters were soggy. You definitely need sauce. The tartar sauce is fine but I mostly used the calamari sauce while I ate. The employees are very kind and everything came out pretty quick. I like their options for indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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We come to Hook, Line & Sinker every year for my husband's birthday--it's become a tradition for us. Our last visit was back in May while we were already in the area, and everything was just as we remembered. When we came in again tonight, though, we noticed a small but great change. We were asked if we wanted salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning on our order--and of course we said yes! In the past, we'd never been asked and the food typically came unseasoned (I usually have to salt everything and load up on tartar sauce). That one question made such a difference. The shrimp, fries, and hush puppies were absolutely amazing this time around. The online menu does mention "seasoning upon request," but I imagine a lot of people don't check the website, so being asked directly was a really nice touch. We usually order the 18-count jumbo shrimp, which comes with fries, hush puppies, plus ketchup and tartar sauce--and it never disappoints. There's a patio out front with a heated section, as well as indoor seating, which makes it a great spot year-round. The boat decor is also a nice touch. We'll definitely keep our yearly tradition going and appreciate the little improvements that make an already solid place even better!! read more

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HLS has been around for decades!! It is a decent spot to grab a quick bite of seafood. The entrees are cooked to order. Surprisingly, the Cole slaw is my favorite item!! The food is not highly seasoned, even when you ask for seasoning. That's fine as long as your expectations are set. Each table comes with a set up of hot sauces, horseradish and condiments to suit your own taste. I've tried the gumbo and red beans and rice in the past. They are not very flavorful. I really enjoy the po boys! The staff is friendly every time I visit. read more

Hook Line & Sinker - Gumbo - small - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Awesome prices for great food. If you give me crab, I'm happy, if you price it well, I'm over the moon. Nice outdoor seating as well. Will be coming back. read more

Always one of my best spots, food is always good cooked to your taste. Service is walkup but thank are always nice read more

Hook Line & Sinker - Catfish and shrimp 4 Jumbo Shrimp/ 2 Fillets Combo - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Walking in, listening to that 'ole Cajun/ Soul music automatically makes you smile. There was a waiting line however moved quickly. Cashier friendly, knowledgeable and answered questions about the menu items. TV's here so you can watch the latest sports events. Jorge, new employee as of 3 weeks, was busy clearing tables, greeting customers, making sure everyone was okay. Jorge came back several times throughout the meal. Young, fast, happy. First basket was a whole, crispy seasoned catfish, fried okra, with a couple of hushpuppies. Delicious. Second basket, fried Seafood combo included shrimp, oysters, catfish filets, French fries, with hushpuppies. Can't go wrong with this combo. Had the opportunity to meet one of the managers, Sandy. Sandy was so polite, gracious, and wanted to make sure all was good. We talked about the dinner selections and Hook Line Sinker desserts. It's no wonder things run so smoothly here. Dine in or to-go... stop by; you will not be disappointed. read more

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My husband and I went here for an early dinner and we both really enjoyed it. Although I feel like the catfish could be seasoned a bit more, it was so good once I added the tartar sauce and hot sauce to my PoBoy. We both enjoyed that the ambience was very on theme and takes you out of the city for a little while. The staff was so friendly, which always makes the experience more enjoyable. :) We're both excited to go back! read more

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We haven't visited in a while because the last time we were here termites had invaded and were crawling and flying everywhere. We decided to come back today and things have seriously gotten worse. There were no termites, but the quality of the food has gone down. I ordered a combo consisting of 4 shrimp and one catfish fillet. What I received with my shrimp was an overcooked half of a fillet. We've decided this was definitely our last time here. read more

Hook Line & Sinker - Broken in half piece of overcooked fish - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Been neglecting to write a review for this place since I've been going for years. But it really is an institution here in Uptown, as many-many restaurants come and go but Hook Line & Sinker has remained for decades. The food is always good, and the service is just as good, it's order at the counter but they are still always super friendly and helpful. Their specialty is the fried catfish & shrimp baskets, and Mexican Shrimp Cocktails, but I've had grilled trout, snow crab, and oysters as well, all really high quality and done well. My relatives visit from FL and MD, and always want to go there because the fish is so good. Think that's a nod to the quality. Also, if you go when it's busy (which is almost always around meal times) it can get a little crowded, but they have a sign asking to ORDER BEFORE SITTING and it always works out. read more

LOVE this place! The fry batter they use is delicious and super crispy! The plates are huge! There's lots of fishing decorations all over the place, completely transforming the vibes from Dallas to small fishing town. You order your food at the counter and then choose a table. Outdoor and indoor seating available. read more

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My experience dining here was fantastic! We actually had plans to go elsewhere and on the way to that place, this little restaurant caught my eye, and so we ended up eating here. We all got catfish poboys and a side of gumbo. The service was quick and order-at-the-counter style. Inside the establishment, there is a lot of fishing decor (I mean, are we surprised?) and it's pretty clean and tidy. Food-wise, the catfish was crunchy and fried to perfection and the jambalaya was quite addictive. We loaded up our poboys with grated horseradish and some hot sauce and just absolutely demolished it. Like seriously, this ended up being one of our favourite restaurants from the entirety of our stay in Dallas! From the way the reviews read, it seems that the quality isn't THAT consistent, but we are so thankful we caught the good side of it, because when it's good, it's GOOOOOD. read more

Hook Line & Sinker - Catfish Poboy Cup Seafood Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Excellent customer service.... These Mexican guys runnin' this place were fantastic and friendly ... We really enjoyed our dinner selections Every dish was pretty dang great. Clean and comfortable feeling, I did not expect such Greatness from a little shack looking establishment ... Just goes to show you don't judge a book by its cover (orfront elevation)... The kindness and service these guys are practicing here should be taught to all food service people ... Glad we stopped in Thanks to all ~~! read more

I love this place 10/10 very good salmon Gumbo the best in Dallas Good service Nice ambiance read more

Being new to the neighborhood, my partner and I decided to stop by for lunch on Saturday. The looks small on the outside but there's a good amount of seating inside. There's also a small deck area and a few tables out front . Since the weather was amazing, we decided to sit on the patio. You order first, grab a table and they'll call you when your order is ready. I wanted chargrilled oysters but was advised they are only sold M-F. So we decided on the 2 piece filet basket, 6 piece wings, 4 shrimp and filet basket and a half bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. I will say that the food was fresh and fried well. I also like the fact that you can add seasoning which is a blend of salt, pepper and garlic. The signature sauce on the wings was very tasty. However, I was a bit disappointed in the fish fillets as they didn't taste like catfish at all; more like tilapia or some other white fish. The prices are very reasonable and they have some great specials. I'll at least probably go back to try the chargrilled oysters. All in all, it's not a bad neighborhood spot if you need a seafood fix. read more

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The food and the service are fantastic! Thank you Cecilia for the food suggestion and the staff hospitality and friendly service. read more

Hook Line & Sinker - The food is delish and the service and attention is fantastic! Thank you Cecilia for the great service. - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I'm usually not big on complaining on food but I must say this is probably the worst seafood restaurant I've ever been to. I ordered two lbs of crawfish for myself, Po-boy combo for my wife, catfish nuggets for my youngest, shrimp platter for my daughter and catfish and shrimp combo for my middle child. My first complaint is the crawfish was undercooked. I'm sort of a crawfish connoisseur and I like to try crawfish all over during crawfish season. The crawfish was very white and rubbery. After about eating 3 I pushed the plate away. They don't have servers and the line was long so I don't even bother to complain to the staff. This has to be the most UNDER SEASONED food. None of the food had any seasoning. The fries are frozen steak fries. The fish is NOT catfish, it's either Tilipa or swai. The nuggets were catfish but lacked any flavor. I thought this place wouldn't be good to try since it had ok reviews but boy was I wrong. The undercooked crawfish is a deal breaker. I'm writing this review on the toilet. I would avoid this place if you're looking for good seafood! TRASH read more

A true disappointment. All I had been wanting to eat all day was friend shrimp. I was ecstatic to try Hook Line & Sinker because I thought it would be the perfect place to satisfy this craving. Expecting 12 FRESH well seasoned friend shrimp instead I received obviously frozen friend shrimp with the seasoning profile of a cardboard box. Unfortunately the disappointment doesn't stop there. The corn tastes more like the unsalted water it must sit in for hours before serving, the fries also had no seasoning and the hush puppies were burnt. It hurts to write there because the staff was INCREDIBLE. So sweet and accommodating and had my to go order ready at the perfect time. I hope this establishment will complete redo their recipes and focus on developing great flavors instead of just settling for being the only friend seafood joint in the area and serving trash. Thank you. read more

As soon as you walk in you immediately get that seafood ambience. Staff were supper friendly and attentive. Food came out quick and it did not disappoint in the slightest. Fresh breading and fish and plenty of cocktail sauce. Will definitely be back read more

Love coming to Hook Line & Sinker! The food is always fresh and delicious but most importantly, fast! Service is top notch and friendly. Wish more servers in Uptown were that nice! We typically share an appetizer, such as ceviche or Mexican seafood cocktail (not too spicy but has a kick!), then share a catfish basket. The fish is always served hot and fresh. This last time I took advantage of their happy hour specials and got an order of chargrilled oysters...yummy! Can't wait to order them again! read more

Hook Line & Sinker - Chargrilled oysters only available at happy hour - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is an old time favorite of my family. They serve delicious food and have amazing service. I wish their place was bigger but that's not their fault! I always get the fried shrimp and my mom gets the grilled tilapia. read more

Hook Line & Sinker - Grilled zucchini and squash - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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the food was amazing here! my boyfriend got oysters and he said they are phenomenal. the service was great and i loved the ambiance. it was decorated for christmas and very nice inside read more

Hook Line & Sinker - oysters and Hush Puppies (6) Hamburger - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

One of my favorite spots in DFW for seafood. I ALWAYS recommend people here ! The food is reasonably priced and the flavors are bomb. read more

Hook Line & Sinker - 4 Jumbo Shrimp/ 2 Fillets - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Atmosphere is authentic fish shack style. Normally a go to fried fish and shrimp choice. Today was a Huge disappointment. The fried fish was grainy and chewy. The fried shrimp were small and beat thin to appear large with batter. They were famous for their hush puppies. They were long and cylindrical and perfect. Today I'm told they no longer use that supplier and have selected the unoriginal round batter ball style. Long John Silvers has a better hush puppy than this . You would be better served if you go to Flying Fish. If you were a regular here you will notice the drop in quality and the price increase. read more

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Took my husband to HLS for a birthday treat, which was a major letdown. The fried catfish was a snooze fest, the hush puppies were like eating fossilized sticks, probably from a freezer bag. The french fries and stuffed jalapeño peppers were meh, with a weird previously frozen vibe. When you know better, you do better. I know better now, so HLS won't be seeing us again. The wait staff were friendly. read more

I've given Hook Line & Sinker more than one chance, but after my recent visit, I won't be returning. I simply asked for a cup of water in a foam cup, and the young lady at the counter responded with unnecessary attitude and rude behavior. Unfortunately, this isn't the first time she's been disrespectful toward me. I brought it up to the manager--a short Hispanic gentleman--and was met with indifference. No apology, no accountability. It's frustrating when basic courtesy is treated like an inconvenience. Customer service matters, and when it's consistently lacking, it's time to take my business elsewhere. read more

The fried fish and shrimp was bad, the batter was not crunchy and the fries were hard. This was the worst fish I have ever had!!! The 1 star needs a ( - ) in front of it.. read more

The food is excellent fresh and you can sit outside and people watch. I go and eat here each time. I go visit my son. I highly recommend this place. read more

Food was not tasteful. I got the Shrimp Boil, nothing special just boiled shrimp with seasoning thrown on top. Fries tasted overcooked and dry. read more

Ordered delivery. Menu has option for seasoned or unseasoned I assumed this meant for extra seasoning because who don't season their meat(pause). This place! A whole catfish delivered with very little BLAND meat. Reminds me of my last relationship...Big n Pretty but not worth swallowing. read more

I've been going to this restaurant for over 25 years and they have remained consistent. Even after Covid in 2019. The food is cooked to order, fresh and hot. I've tried just about everything on the menu! You won't be disappointed! read more

I am sorry to say, after almost 20yrs as a quick lunch go to, it's food, service, and atmosphere has a bit to brush up on! I hope they are able to with stand this time test. read more

I have gone to Hook Line & Sinker for years. It never disappoints. Great food always cooked perfectly.

My food was fresh and absolutely delicious. I'd been craving fried fish and decided to stop while I was in the area. The employees were extremely nice and helpful. They are following the Covid 19 safety protocols with 6 foot distancing and sanitizing each table after every guest. I enjoyed the food so much I might return today! The only thing I didn't like was the hush puppies. They weren't fresh at all, or maybe that's how they serve them. Idk....but I didn't need those anyway! read more

Hook Line & Sinker - 2 Piece Fillets - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

STOP SUBSTITUTING TILAPIA FOR CATFISH! It's disgusting and flavorless! Yuck! This is my last visit here. Such a shame when this place used to serve awesome food. read more

Always a hit! One of my favorite seafood spots.... I always get there fried shrimp and what ever else In feeling that day. So today I want led some crablegs also . We got wings as an appetizer. Everything is Good!!!! read more

Hook Line & Sinker - Buffalo Wings - 6 Wings Jumbo Shrimp - 6 Shrimp Snow Crab Clusters (1lb) - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

ordered the boiled shrimp to be delivered and it was absolutely horrible! There was no flavor and the shrimp looked like it had gone bad.

Decided to try HLS for the first time. Stopped in for a quick lunch. I got the 4 shrimp, 1 catfish combo. Almost everything in the combo had zero flavor. The hushpuppies and lemonade were the only decent part of the meal. Service was also quick. That's what got them the 2 stars. Not even the smallest sprinkle of salt on the fish, shrimp, or fries. I added hot sauce, lemon juice, AND salt. That made it bearable. I love seafood and it doesn't take much to make it delicious. I feel like I want to send them a shipment of Old Bay to help out. Very disappointing and don't plan to return. read more

Hook Line & Sinker - Very disappointing. No flavor at all. - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas