Delightful lunch with a new friend on a chilly, blustery Thursday (5/21/26). It's a wide-open, airy…read moreplace - which as I think about it, probably ensures no lingering fishy odor even on hot days ;) We were seated immediately, given a choice of open tables - there were quite a few at just after noon. Menus and drink orders were brought promptly. I chose the fish tacos, and our server - Casey - asked if I wanted the fish pan seared or blackened. We had a discussion over how many chips and salsa were served with it, because my friend wanted some with his veggie burger. We learned that the amount with an entrée is just right - about two handfuls - so we each had some, with my friend's being a substitution for fries. I almost can't find the words to describe those tacos! The fish was moist, perfectly seasoned and generously heaped in each taco. Often, tacos lean heavily on the veg elements but these had just the right amount of slaw. The flavor of the fish was so delicate and savory. Honestly, one taco was all I could manage. Although they were street taco sized, it was so filling. I only ate a handful of chips; they were good but nothing special, as was the tiny cup of salsa. My friend said his veggie burger was excellent, and he enjoyed the bit of chips and salsa as well. He just had water, while I tried a Corona NA. The bill was around $56, which is very reasonable. There's plenty of free parking in the shopping center. Great service, good prices, excellent food - I'll go back!

My partner and I enjoyed what we ate for dinner here Monday night, although I later found that we…read moreweren't afforded the full restaurant experience, which is very disappointing. Monday is lobster night, and my partner is a big lobster fan. The lobster here (I'm told) was excellent and the restaurant provided the right tools to get all the lobster meat. The sides my partner got - mashed potatoes and spinach - both were good. The potatoes were "real" and the spinach very garlicky. I got the grilled fish - hake. It was well prepared and my two sides, rice and slaw, were both very good. I wouldn't say better than at other seafood restaurants, but good. We started with a bowl of Maryland crab soup, which had a nice broth (very Old Bay-y) and chunks of crab. Tasty soup. The service was good with food brought promptly and good water service. We drink a lot of water and the server came over multiple times to refill our glasses. The restaurant is very nice inside, bright with a nautical theme. The bar was very popular during happy hour and the restaurant looks popular with couples and families. One big disappointment was that we were not offered and didn't receive the complimentary muffins. (They are buttermilk cheese muffins with citrus honey butter.) I later saw on Yelp people praising the muffins and the pictures looked great. I assumed they had discontinued them because I didn't see them at any tables. I did reach out to the owner afterward by email and he told me that they still routinely offer the muffins for the table and that this must have been a "lacking in my server training steps." So, please - if you are not offered the muffins (which look fantastic and I hear from others on Yelp that they are), please ask for them. I'm going to deduct a point for the muffin issue. Honestly, I spent $100 for dinner for two with tip and feel like a person should get the full restaurant experience. I'm a big fan of specialty breads and have been to other restaurants where they put a nice basket of bread on the table. I really feel disappointed by this experience.

- delish rice and beans - steak is flavorful and seasoned…read morewith chimichurri - tostones are crispy - empanadas are super crispy and filled with lots of meat but a bit dry - live music is nice - hard to find parking in the lot

Wanted to try something different and came to this place with my family…read more The ambiance is really nice. Great place to bring someone. The menu has a lot of options to choose from. The service was great. Our waitress was helpful and very attentive. The food was amazing. We all decided on the Cuban sandwich and it did not disappoint. The only issue (minor), was the sandwich didn't come with a side. You had to order it separately. Other than that everything was fine. It appears that they are extending the restaurant to outside seating area. Good place.

Delicious soul food. This spot was packed with people, and I came around lunch and dinner on the…read moresame day. On the right side of the restaurant is a bar area where you can get drinks/cocktails and order food. Someone will bring the food to you on this side. On the left side is the cafeteria style where you order at the counter and they call out your number and you pick up the food. Service is really nice. They have an extensive menu and they answered all my questions. We got fried scallops, which were big and juicy. Not overcooked! Paired well the sauces available near the door, and my favorite was a mix of cocktail sauce and the hot sauce. The fried oysters were my favorite though. We also liked the crab balls, and the Maryland crab soup which came with big pieces of crab. The sides of collard greens and Mac and cheese definitely hit the spot. The steamed Cajun mussels were big in portion and delicious too. We were only visiting for a short time but I wish I tried their desserts and chicken wings and seafood boil. The little bottles with alcohol on the side (rum punch , jungle juice, etc) were so good too. Those are dangerous, they don't even taste like alcohol! The food is super heavy here but it hits the cravings and the ambiance with everyone there is nice.

This place is truly outstanding. I came in this evening because I was looking for seafood in the…read moreLaurel area as I was passing through. I loved this place and meal. I ordered the stuffed flounder with two sides. I got collard greens and brussel sprouts. Also ordered a small Maryland crab soup. My partner got the shrimp and scallops over rice and ordered a side of green beans with mushrooms. Everything was outstanding. My flounder was broiled nicely and there were what seemed to be three filets in the order. The stuffing (crab meat) was a huge portion of what seemed to be just crab. I kept looking for mayo or filler and didn't see anything. It was delicious. The collard greens and brussel sprouts - huge portion of each - were both very good. I liked the fact that the greens were not swimming in pork fat and didn't have anything in them but tasty greens. My partner enjoyed their scallops and shrimp. The rice was even in texture and flavorful. The Maryland crab soup had at least 4 large chunks of crab in addition to veggies. Delicious broth with old bay flavor. There's a sauce station with Mambo sauce, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, hot sauce and ketchup. I tried all the sauces and they were good. Cocktail sauce had a good amount of horseradish in it. The place itself is set up like a huge cafeteria. You walk in and order at a counter, then pass a variety of the entrees and sides. They all looked fresh and good. Large. Well lit seating area. You seat yourself and pick up your order when it's ready (a sign displays the order numbers when they are ready). The place is clean and I enjoyed the variety of music playing throughout our meal. Some Luther Vandross, Chicago, and other tunes from the same time period. Really pleasant. There's an active bar with happy hour food and drinks. The bar was hopping when we were there.

They had a band a few Thursdays to Goi was great and we had a good time no idea what band it was…read morebut we see them next Thursday night.

We visited Red Crab on a Thursday evening on a whim. We arrived around 7:30 and we were seated…read moreright away in the back room. We sat for a bit reviewing the menu which was kind of confusing to understand. We decided to get to boils one with shrimp, sausage and snow crabs with the house blend. The other had shrimp, snow crabs and boiled eggs in the house blend We were offered a complimentary appetizer so we went with hush puppies. I ordered a Chardonnay and vodka soda. It took awhile to get our drinks and the appetizer came out with the food. The crab boil came with the full setup (bucket, gloves, and bibs) and paper covered table. The flavors were bursting and the house blend was delightful, the shrimp were large and the boil came with 2 potatoes and a small ear of corn. We had to ask few times for the cracker for our snow crabs. The food was plentiful and I couldn't finish it all. The restaurant was large with a front bar and they played hip hop and r&b music which made it a vibe. I would return again and hope the service is a little faster and we get everything we need in time for our meal. Definitely check Red Crab out if you're ever nearby.

This place looks like such a hole in the wall but LET ME TELL YOU about this food! Omgosh! The…read moreshrimp, crab legs, crawfish, green mussels are served fresh and steaming hot in a plastic bag. They provide gloves, sanitizer, and napkins. It's ordered at the counter. There's two tables but it's rather small, better suited for grabbing takeout. They ask if you're staying or going and the establishment itself is very clean. You're hit with the steamiest, most delicious scent once you open that bag. I was licking my fingers and getting sauce everywhere. Worth it. The House sauce is amazing. Parking is directly out front, located on a small strip by Los Primos. You're in for a treat. Come hungry, leave happy! Enjoy :D (My apologies for not taking better photos, but it smelled incredible. I couldn't wait to dig in).

If you're in the area and want a seafood boil, this isn't a bad spot. They have a variety of…read moreoptions on their menu. The parking is tight because it's in a super small strip mall that is a one way. The restaurant is also super small (2 tables). It's more of a carryout spot. Overall, the food was decent, not exceptional, but not bad. I'm not sure if would go back because the food isn't memorable and there are other spots nearby.

Nestled in a shopping center with many food options. JC CrabHouse is a place to try with their All…read moreYou Can Eat blue crab option. We paired our crabs with 2lbs of crawfish. The crawfish had a kick to them along with lemongrass flavors. The blue crabs didn't disappoint. They came out hot and were juicy. The place inside was slow but we got there around 4:30. There were plenty of to go orders going out the door. The server checked on us frequently and we were never waiting on our order of crabs. I probably eluding drive from Arlington to there, like I did last time. But it is worth trying if you're in the area.

JC Crab House was a huge disappointment. The crabs were…read moreoverpriced, overcooked, and undersized. I paid $120 for a dozen "XL" females that were actually more like mediums. Even considering it's off-season, the size didn't match what was advertised. On top of that, they tasted off, almost like they weren't fresh, the texture of the crab meat was dry/ mushy and the garlic butter was terrible. The drinks didn't help either--the sweet tea and half & half both tasted horrible. Service was average at best, nothing that made up for the rest of the experience. And to top it off, they automatically added an 18% gratuity for a party of 4 (20% for parties over 6), which felt excessive given the quality or lack thereof. Also, they do NOT accept Apple Pay as advertised. Overall: -4127/10. Would not recommend.

This is my second return here in a while to see a empty Extacy Mike and Shawna . This lace is a…read moregood place to come to across the street from yhe Burtonsville Shopping Center. Across the street from McDonals and other businesses . This is Restaurant 198 . This place has my people in love the Spanish. Over here o order Empanadas, The ooh Ooh steak and cheese . I love the different pies and cakes they have . My aunts I have here have always been protective of me since I was a child . I hope to get a job here someday to own up to my spanish heritage someday soon . I've ran away too long from who I was . I dont care what other Americans think anymore with this crooked administration. This place has a huge parking area and as yoy see they have a huge back porch area . Insidevthey have a huge barista arwa where they serve all assorted drinks including exotic drinks, To sodas , And others , iced tea too . .This is a relaxing place to come to to embrace my mixed heritages again . Theu have huge 8ndoor dining areas hist stage arwa neat the front door . They have a somewhat open concept kitchen where they perform their magic to make your best foods you could ever want and cant find anywhere else. They have great menus as well . One thing disappointing no wifi plugs to charge cell Phones. I will be filling out job applications here hand in my resumes . I hope they let me work here someday to be the bridge between other Americans and the Spanish to undue the mistakes of the past including the Covid Pandemic . That was thecwirst of Mankind's Mistakes that should have never have happened . This place hss always been good to me and my family . This is a place highly recommended. I love coming to this place to restaurant 198 . I hope I keep coming here someday. If you love this place as I do this lace is for you. We hope to see you all very soon once again.

We came for dinner on a Monday night. They do trivia in a part of the restaurant where we were…read moreseated at first. It felt a little loud, and also off when there was a whole portion of the restaurant that was empty where they weren't doing trivia! We asked to move and were reseated promptly. I ordered the mussels in a garlic-wine sauce. I knew this could be risky because I wasn't sure that's what they were known for, but took the chance anyway, They came out quickly. The server also brought another bowl for the shells with a small fork and spoon. I tried one that had a broken shell and it tasted...off. Like the mussels weren't fresh off. I tried a bite of bread in the sauce and the sauce tasted like nothing. It was very bad. I flagged over the server, explained what was wrong. She promptly took it away and took it off the bill. She asked what I wanted instead, so I went basic and got the 198 burger. It came out a couple minutes later. The burger itself was really tasty, well cooked and well seasoned. It could have used some additional sauce that wasn't mayo but that's personal preference. It came with fries. They were blah, very soggy and greasy, so they were basically untouched. My advice - go simple, and it'll be fine. I'd go back again for another burger, wings, etc but wouldn't go out on a limb again with something more adventurous.

Great customer service...excellent food!! Jack waited on us, he was very polite and courteous …read more Emitt who served our food was very friendly and funny...got us laughing. We will definitely be back. Thank you guys for your excellent service!

Excelente experience with Tony G. Great drinks and food. Gluten free options were great. Thank you…read morefor taking care of us.