We didn't have a reservation... and the restaurant was packed... but when you're in Syracuse, NY on…read morea Friday night you have to have fish fry. Fortunately, we were seated on the patio within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, it took 35 minutes after ordering to get our food. No complaints, though, because it was fantastic! My cousin & I each ordered the Captain's Platter ($28), which came with a large piece of fried haddock, hand-cut fries, 3 fried shrimp, a spicier than expected cocktail sauce, tartar sauce & a small side (I had macaroni salad, my cousin coleslaw). Our waiter was friendly as well as efficient & took the time to chat with us once the dinner rush was over. We loved the fact that when we received our bill, it came with Swedish Fish in lieu of mints! Our only disappointment was that there was too much food to finish and, since we are traveling, no way to take the rest home to enjoy a second time.

Wow! What a cool place. It has almost a basement vibe. The place was packed when I got there…read more Reservations were needed that night. But they got me into a spot at the bar. Service was phenomenal. The fish and chips were great! But the star was the side of curry gravy to dip my fries in! So freaking good! This was a great restaurant in downtown Syracuse. I hope to make it back someday.

My friend and I met at Freight Yard Brewery for Cousins Lobster Truck event. Truck was in the…read moreparking lot behind the brewery this visit. Short wait time to order 10-15 minutes and short wait time for pick up. The small lobster roll is up to a whopping $26! It was fresh and packed with buttery lobster. The lobster tots were amazing, with a fair amount of lobster for $22. We shared both. The Brewery had cleared out a bit by the time we received food. Plenty of room at the bar and tables to enjoy our food. Huge improvement on two plus hour wait time last visit. But I think Mother Nature dictates the turn out at these events as well.

There was a line waiting for the truck to open. They were set up at a local business in Auburn in…read moretheir parking lot. The truck opened right on time and it didn't take long to place my order. My order took about 10 minutes, 1 hot Connecticut Lobster Roll and 1 Cold Maine lobster Roll. It was a such a beautiful spring day I decided to open the back of my van and eat in the sun! ( There was no place to eat at this business.) The hot buttery Connecticut roll was tender and delicious, it had a nice amount of lobster meat. The other roll, the cold one had noticably less meat. I was disappointed but it was delicious and next time I'll try something else, people were saying that the lobster tacos and lobster quesadillas were very good too.

This might be my new favorite place for takeout seafood boils! I'm a seafood lover and have now…read moreordered twice the party sack #3! Cute crab shack ambience, it's a hot spot so order or arrive before the dinner crowd. My first visit was a Saturday around 6 and it was crowded and not a seat to be had! All the seafood platters being served looked amazing, so I knew I was in the right spot! I was greeted as I approached the counter and was assisted with my take out and recommended popular party sack combinations. I ordered #3 which includes a lobster tail, one cluster or 1/2 lb snow crab, 1/2 lb shrimp (I recommend requesting Head Off!) a piece of corn, and 2-3 potatoes. I chose Cajun seasoning and, very hot spice. Warning you best be a very spicy hot lover, it was challenging but loved it! I have already returned for a second time, also #3 sack added extra corn $3 and extra potatoes $3. CrabnGo special seasoning and still extra hot! Delicious not as over the top as Cajun Hot! $47 and change with the added corn and potatoes. $42 and change without. Only one quarter piece of corn first order and two potatoes. Love it! It's going to be dangerous now that I've tried this Cajun Seafood that makes you feel like you are in the Bayou! And the heat that matches!

I am so glad I decided to stop here on the 28th! I was craving crab legs and this place went above…read moreand beyond. Huge portion size and amazing flavor! Im also not used to finding actual spicy foods so I was very pleased! Highly recommend!!

Amazing place! We…read moreloved it here. We were looking for a dinner spot. Drove by, saw people on the patio, and we decided to try it out. Everything I had was amazing. I tried the iced tea, salmon, filet, sweet potatoes, asparagus, fennel and ordered a latte. All of the food I tried was incredible and fresh. I can't wait to come back here. I'm glad this spot is in Syracuse!

Like Tiffany below, I had the lomo saltado and I was disappointed - maybe this is the dish to…read moreavoid? For $50-$75 per person for one non-alcoholic drink, one shared appetizer, and one entree, I expected a little more. The room is very pretty, though they haven't managed to vent airflow away from the tables with a redirecting fin, I'd rather that than sweating on a summer's day. The drinks were great, if a bit overpriced at $10-$15 each for mocktails. The appetizer, Chicharrones De Calamar, was clearly previously frozen but overcooked calamari, no crispiness detected despite the rubberiness of being overcooked. My entree featured the fries my fellow reviewer called out, the puff-potato finest frozen, rather than fresh cut and rice that was so dry it was crunchy. The beef was not anything special and my dining companion went so far as to lament that we hadn't just dealt with the heat in their kitchen to make something instead. My companion had the cazuela and said it was fine but nothing particularly worth visiting for again. The hosting staff seemed wonderfully warm and welcoming. The wait staff were unaware of how to approach a table to place or remove dishes, what fork and knife placement might indicate that you are either continuing to dine or finished (or to ask, rather than assume a plate is ready to remove), and movement around the tables was generally awkward. I hope they're working on these skills as they all seem so lovely but service is lacking. We stopped in on a whim on a Wednesday night and while I don't regret trying somewhere new, I regret that it was Inka's.

Now called "Ocean Bites". They serve food and happiness. My goodness, food is amazing. Super fresh…read moreseafood, great balance of old bay and butter. Staff super friendly. If you want good seafood and want to feel fulfilled, eat here. Highly recommend to anyone. You will crave this place afterwards

First time trying this place out. Made it takeout choosing a variety of seafood options…read more The seafood medley included crab, scallops, shrimp, and clams. All steamed. They were also all seasoned with Old Bay seasoning. If you like Old Bay seasoning, you will like the way these are prepared. If not, you might not. As it happens, I like Old Bay seasoning. I'm sure you can order it without the seasoning. Scallops were fantastic (so I am told because I am not a scallop fan), the shrimp was big and prepared right. The crab legs were spot on, and the clams were OK. They were dry, not a lot of flavor, but three out of four isn't bad. The medley also included fantastic steamed, broccoli, potato wedges, and corn on the cob. Keep in mind, all of these were seasoned with Old Bay. A solid choice for Syracuse seafood.

This is the 3rd seafood boil place my son and I have tried in the area. We ordered snow crabs in…read moremedium spice Aloha sauce with corn, potatoes, and noodles added in the bag. Also, order of 5 chicken wings in medium buffalo and garlic bread. I ordered a lemon drop martini and my son had a Shirley Temple. We had a great time and filled our bellies with good food. Bring your own disposable gloves as they have the cheap, gigantic clear gloves that don't help much like the other establishments have. The bib I felt was thicker and better quality than other restaurants. We did like the sauce but it may not be our #1. The waiter gave a good toss of the bag at our table and opened it for us. I think this service stood out from the rest. Everything in the bag was delicious. The wings were lightly coated and sauce drizzled on. They were good and hot in temp. The garlic bread was nothing special. Hardly any garlic or butter taste. I ended up dipping it in the seafood boil sauce. Definitely convenient place when you're craving seafood. Would come here again.

My family and I recently dined at Aloha Krab to celebrate a special occasion. Unfortunately, our…read moreexperience was extremely disappointing, especially considering our bill was over $600. While packing our leftovers, our server, Nathan, picked up one of the takeout bags. It was clearly leaking, but instead of immediately setting it back down on the plate or tray, he continued lifting and moving it. As a result, the bag gave way, spilling liquid everywhere. It covered the table, my daughter's cellphone, my other daughter's purses, and the surrounding area before the bag ultimately dropped onto the floor. I understand that accidents happen, and we would have been much more understanding if this had simply been an unavoidable mistake. However, Nathan could clearly see that the bag was leaking. Instead of setting it back down immediately to prevent a bigger mess, he continued moving it, which caused the bag to burst and spill everywhere. That is what made this situation so frustrating. Rather than handling the situation with urgency or concern, Nathan simply left the spilled bag on the floor, grabbed another bag from a nearby table, and continued packing the food. He apologized, but no one offered towels, extra napkins, assistance with cleaning up, or any type of compensation. We were left to clean the mess ourselves using the napkins already on the table. The only thing that was cleaned was the floor. An employee came over with a dirty mop and bucket and mopped around us while we were still trying to gather our belongings and clean ourselves up. Not once did anyone ask if my daughter was okay or show any real concern for the damage to her phone or our belongings. When my other daughter's purses were covered in the spilled food and liquid, the only thing Nathan offered was a rag and a bottle of Windex, which was completely inappropriate considering the situation. My daughter's phone is now displaying a liquid detection warning in the charging port and may need to be replaced because of the spill. Sadly, this isn't our first negative experience with Nathan. Every time we've had him as our server, he has had an attitude and wears an earbud throughout the entire meal, which comes across as unprofessional and inattentive. Since gratuity was automatically included, it honestly felt like there was little concern about providing quality customer service. We chose Aloha Krab to celebrate with our family, but instead we left frustrated and disappointed. We hope management takes this complaint seriously, addresses this incident appropriately, and reaches out regarding the damage to my daughter's phone. After this experience, we have decided that we will not be returning to Aloha Krab. What should have been a special family celebration turned into a frustrating and disappointing experience. We expected much better service and professionalism, especially after spending over $600. We hope management takes the necessary steps to ensure no other family has to experience what we did.

The restaurant staff were handling a situation with a customer when a lady had taken one of our…read moredrinks; the manager came over and offered us a free dessert and later took an extra discount off of our total with a coupon for a free appetizer on the menu. I was incredibly pleased with the restaurant staff and the way they handled everything with such grace, I would entirely recommend this restaurant to anyone who's interested! The food was amazing also!

I went in there today to get some lunch... I had gone for a long walk on the Erie Canal and was a…read morebit hungry and got off it... I was in the mood for something light, first thing, the bartender brought me some bread with a dipping sauce which is really really good and the bread was. fresh and I ordered a seasonal option... It was pineapple glazed shrimp with risotto, whoa... so good, it walked the line between savory and suite... the shrimp was very tender and that glaze is wonderful. My bartender she was very attentive. Very clean organize place. This is the second time I went there for lunch and I'll definitely be back. They do seafood, right

Great food ,hospitality is #1,you ever experienced old time fish store,order written on bag,wrapped…read morein same bag. Old school . Experience brought me back to simple days when parents would take our family out for a real good tasting fish fry . Everything is made from scratch, fish is brought in and battered as orders are placed ,Mac n cheese is out of this world so you better get there early before they sell out of this spectacular side.Todd Taylor great job keeping with traditional fresh not frozen or processed food. Found a friend for life! Thanks Todd !! 5 stars rating

I've been going here for years. It has the best fish in town. And the prices are good.read more