Service was great waitress was efficient and courteous…read more They serve your drinks in these mugs that have like 2 x what you would get in a normal glass. A little excessive! I ordered the crab cake dinner with a side salad and corn on the cob. The crab cake was missing some flavor and seemed to have more filling in it. The price was alright for what you got though. Ambiance was fine. Quiet and low key. The area its in is a little off putting but its not a bad place inside.

My cousin arranged for a dozen blue crab to be shipped to my parents' house in TN, to accompany a…read morefamily visit there. (Many crab outfits in the Hagerstown/Frederick area would not ship) My parents are Hagerstown natives. They had not enjoyed quality. fresh crab in many years. The service level and consideration around the shipping material, along with hand-written "how to handle, heat and re-heat" crab instructions was all SUPERIOR. My folks truly enjoyed having fresh (and delicious) blue crab and crabcakes across our visit. Highly recommended. Superb experience. Great job, Chic's!!!

While traveling home from WV, on a whim, I decided to get crabs to take home to Hershey PA…read more Hagerstown popped up. I waited a bit for the place to open, and was getting ready to leave when a woman parked in front of me and got out of her car asking if I was looking for seafood. "Yup"- so I followed Rae, the owner, into the shop. I was really looking for jumbos but I know the drill-they are hard to get. Rae was out of jumbos but managed to get a bag #1 males together for me. The "cherry on top" was one Jumbo male. Got home, and immediately fired up the steamer. Dumped them in (all alive and kicking!!) and then started to eat. (The jumbo was dessert). After having eaten 6-7 crabs. I was full. Started putting them away and there were 10 left! So while Rae didn't have the size crab I wanted, she did me a solid and threw a bunch more crabs in. Everything you read about her in the reviews is true. She has a personality bigger than life and is a good soul. Thanks Rae. Hope you see this.

I love the quaintness, add great quality food, the sweetest woman ever and it's a must stop for…read moredelicious crab meat!! I can't wait to see upon my return in October!

Big portions. Fast service…read more We went right before normal dinner hours and asked for the dinner menu instead of the lunch. Great choice! Will definitely be back.

Visited Shula's for the first time. It is a very nice restaurant specializing in fresh seafood…read more It's a nice place for a date night, birthday or anniversary. Service was excellent. Food came out at just the right pace between courses. Ambience was only "ok"... I did notice that things looked a bit worn. And one thing that bothered me was that there were ceiling tiles that were badly water stained and sagging... nothing active, but it was very unsightly. Given that they are very easy to replace, leaving them there just made the place feel less "special evening" ambience to more like "a diner" which is a shame for a place i expected to be more classy. As for the food we had lots of positives to say. We tried the crab bisque appetizer which was thick and creamy with just the right amount of seasoning and crab meat. The portion for a first course was generous. We also got the steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The mussels were cooked perfectly. They were plump, tender and flavorful the sauce was delicious. Be sure to ask for extra bread to soak up some of the broth and juices. The side salads were likewise generous portions, fresh and crisp. Very happy! The main courses come with just one side. I got the fried seafood platter with hushpuppies and my wife got the stuffed flounder with onion rings. The fried platter came with flounder, shrimp and oysters, with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. All were coated in a lightly seasoned breading that was crisp. Not overly thick. The hushpuppies, which other reviewers said were outstanding, I found to be on the sweet side. Crisp, yes, but overall just ok...I prefer mine more savory than sweet. The stuffed flounder was also very well done. Delicious. The flounder was cooked just right. Flaky and moist. The onion rings were thick cut, beer batter dipped. They were hot and crisp and the portion like everything else here was generous. In the end we did need a box to bring some of our entrees home. We left very satisfied. So I was pretty satisfied with the food and the service. Now if they could just do something to get the dining room as upscale as the food and service this would be an outstanding dining experience... thus only four stars instead of five.

Excellent food, great atmosphere and service. I had the crab grilled cheese, my husband the banh…read moremi, and both were delicious.

This was my 5th or 6th visit to Riks Cafe, and it never disappoints. The staff are always friendly…read moreand welcoming, and the vibe is a perfect mix of modern and cozy. The drinks are always amazing, and the food is just as impressive. I highly recommend the buffalo tots as an appetizer--they're a must-try. Everything I've ordered has been packed with flavor, and on the rare occasion something isn't quite right, they're quick to fix it without any hassle. Riks Cafe is truly a hidden gem in Hagerstown. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's well worth a visit!

Oh gosh! Did someone say Fresh Amazingly Seasoned seafood?!…read more The Crab 99 is such a surprisingly good seafood boil restaurant. I would take it one step further and label it a mom pop boil restaurant. It may not look like much on the outside but where it lacks in outdoor decor it makes up with seasoning! I ordered the Monday. Crab legs, mussels, shrimp, corn, and potatoes. My friend and I shared one meal. So it's enough for two people but you won't want to share. Trust me!! The service was decent. They have a young staff and they're learning. But be sure to bring in a smile and leave a phat tip! This place is worth it. I'm looking forward to visiting tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after, .....

This place was great! Definitely does not look as awesome as it is when you pull up to the…read morerestaurant. Once you go in it's nice. Was very clean. Service and waitress were great. Very attentive. The boil bags were awesome. We went with "all juicy" and medium spicy and it was perfect. The flavors and all the butter to dip your seafood in was awesome. And the corn soaks up all the juices and was really good. My Daughter did sausage, snow crab, and Shrimp. I did Snow Crab, Lobster, and shrimp. All cooked well. The only reason I didn't 5 star is in my opinion the "market price" lobster tail with the amount of meat in the tail was over priced. Just my opinion.

Food is delicious. Fish is so fresh. Quick service with a friendly smile. Would definitely…read morerecommend. Thank you for your service

Would give this zero stars if I could! Placed an order on Monday before Father's Day. Order was…read moreconfirmed. When I showed up to pick up my order they told me they were out of crabs!! They had my order. It was written down and everything. They just started looking at each other and looking around in pots like, "oops,"and said they only had a dozen crabs left! They had even run my card so I hope the refund goes through. Thanks for ruining my families traditional Father's Day crab feast! Don't trust these people. They are run by someone new this season that has no clue what they're doing. They didn't even offer to make it right in any way! Very unprofessional!!

This place is excellent. Chris was our waiter and was extremely attentive, very amiable and did a…read moregreat job recommending items on the menu. Our table ordered crab cakes, chicken piccata, Chesapeake chicken with crab. All amazing. Don't forget to order dessert! Cheesecake and the apple pieces roll were delicious.

We met my in-laws at Veva's on Potomac for their Thanksgiving buffet, choosing it as a halfway…read morepoint between Pennsylvania and Virginia. The location is beautiful, and the inside of the building is just as impressive. It was warm, spacious, and perfect for a holiday meal. As for the buffet, it offered your typical catered-style items: a mix of brunch dishes and classic Thanksgiving staples. The dessert table was large and had a nice variety. We had one of the last reservations of the day, and I do think timing affected the experience. The food was good, but not great. A few dishes, like the mac and cheese, clearly sat for a while. I honestly believe if we had come earlier, we would've had a different impression of the food quality. The dessert table also showed some signs of being at the end of service, but still had good options. The staff, however, was excellent (well most)! A special shoutout to the Thanksgiving Day bartender--she was friendly, attentive, and very apologetic after an uncomfortable interaction with another staff member. When I asked about drinks, a gentleman (who appeared to be a manager) chimed in with a surprisingly negative and harsh response toward myself and another guest. It created a very awkward moment, and even the bartender was embarrassed by his tone. Based on that interaction alone, I'd hesitate to return if I were in the area again. Shoutout to the hostess as well, she was great.