I first discovered Hookers Seafood Joint thanks to social media doing what it does best --…read moreaggressively showing me videos of garlic butter crab and shrimp fries until resistance became pointless. One look and it immediately earned a spot on my "we're going here soon whether the universe likes it or not" list. Friday Night Date Night doesn't usually send me into the city. After a long week of people-ing, I typically lean toward easier parking and fewer humans. But this Friday? I was willing to tolerate civilization just a little longer for seafood that looked that good. We rolled in around 5pm and somehow scored a street parking spot just a few doors down -- AND it was free after 5pm. At that point I assumed the night was blessed. Walking inside was...an experience. The space was pretty dark, with most of the lighting focused near the kiosk ordering stations at the back. A few empty tables, music playing overhead, and honestly -- it felt a little chilly inside for a February evening. But we didn't come for ambiance. We came for garlic butter seafood chaos, and we were committed. Ordering is done through self-service kiosks. We selected dine-in and ordered the garlic butter crab and shrimp fries ($13.99), the crab cake, shrimp, and cheesy grits ($27.49), and two Diet Pepsis ($1.25 each). Total came to about $55 with tip -- very reasonable considering what we were about to experience. While we waited, a few people came in for pickups and one very busy staff member (hoodie included) was hustling back and forth like a one-person operation keeping everything moving. A little while later, our food arrived -- already packed in to-go containers, which honestly felt like a thoughtful move because leftovers were inevitable. And then we opened the containers. And then...we fell in love. Garlic Butter Crab AND Shrimp Fries: Absolute insanity in the best possible way. Piled high with shrimp and crab -- and I mean no skimping whatsoever. Garlic butter sauce everywhere, perfectly crispy seasoned fries underneath, and rich, savory flavor that made it impossible to slow down. This is the kind of dish you think about later while staring into the void. Crab Cake, Shrimp, and Cheesy Grits: I am not a grits person...or at least I wasn't before this moment. These creamy Gouda cheesy grits have officially converted me. Smooth, savory, and ridiculously good. The crab cake was golden perfection with minimal filler, the shrimp were huge and perfectly seasoned, and the Cajun cream sauce tied everything together into what might be one of the best dishes I've had in months. Possibly longer. I'm still thinking about it. We ate until logic intervened and still left with about a third of the food for round two -- which I'm already excited about. Hookers might be easy to overlook if you're just passing by, but do yourself a favor and make it a destination. If you love seafood, this is easily one of the most underrated spots around. Big flavor, generous portions, fair pricing -- no over-the-top "trying too hard" seafood theatrics required. I showed up curious, left full, and now find myself emotionally attached to cheesy grits. That feels like a successful night.

My reviews are different. I do not announce myself or tell anyone; I am here to do a review!! I was…read moreout mid-afternoon on another beautiful ride here in Central Pennsylvania. The day before, I stopped at the same place to get some delicious fish, but that night I wasn't able to "swim with the fishes," so I came back the second day--and that was the best "swimming in the ocean" I ever did. I indulged in some delicious, cheesy, savory grits along with some delicious shrimp, fried to perfection with a golden, crispy brown outer layer drizzled with seasoning (but not too much). I also had some delicious flounder; now, this fish wasn't any less than the shrimp. The fish was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had. I know a lot of fish--all the fish in the sea know me, and I know the fish. I must say the establishment is pretty inviting; however, myself being a cleaner, I know that it can definitely use a good cleaning. I did use the bathroom, and well, that was before I had my food and not after, which means it's good, and also the kitchen is clean. I enjoy this place because you do not have to deal with a waiter when it comes to ordering your food. All you have to do is just order at a kiosk, which makes it more convenient. They also sell smoothies, which are very nice as well. I do recommend this place for "to-go" food. To dine in would be okay, but would not be ideal only because it does need a good touch-up; however, the food is always consistent. If you have any questions, there are staff on site. I hope my review helps you make your decision on choosing to visit this location. My Ratings: * Food: 5/5 * Establishment: 2.5/5 * Convenience: 5/5

I want to rate it a 1 star to keep the yuppies away but if you want the BEST wings and a cold…read morebeverage.. this bar is the place to be. Get the Thai Chili and thank me later

Sheer ignorance! Denied service to active duty military with valid ID. Glad Duke's embraces our…read moremilitary. Avoid this place and their subpar service at all cost!

We've been here a few times and although wait times are long sometimes, we really don't mind it too…read moremuch. The food is always good and fresh and service is great. The workers are polite, we've never had an issue while dining there or ordering out. They always have something playing on tv and I think that's pretty cool.

Horrible service!! Not ADA friendly!! Made online order, on multiple occasions! Arrived on expected…read moretime of our order to be completed. Showed the cashier what our order was, to our surprise... other customers orders were taken, completed, and they were on their way. Went back up to counter again to show customer service our order, and it was apparent the 'gal' that was working there at the time... was mocking me and stated she called my name (I'm deaf) and didn't know where I was at. (I was sitting in view of the counter) Very disappointed with the lack of professionalism at this particular location on multiple occasions, not just with myself but with my entire family. A complete retraining of respect is needed for every employee to have them addressed in the proper way to ensure that everyone is treated respectfully and appropriately in day and age! And especially in accordance with the ADA laws

Middle Buffalo we're great! Honey Cajun were very spicy and didn't taste like honey at all. Service…read morewas good. Ambiance decent.

Wet to Sauce Boss for lunch with my work team on a Wednesday in February. The spot is kind of…read moreawkward ot get to and there aren't a lot of parking options. The restaurant is bright, open, with a good amount of seating. Tables seem to be able to be rearranged for larger parties. I was there with 3 other people. We'd looked at the menu in advance and I am glad we did because the wall of text about the counter where you order was a little daunting in its density. I got the chopped cheese sandwich, which I've never seen outside of NYC. A coworked got some wings, another one got loaded fries with steak and shrimp, and I forget what coworker #4 got. It seemed medium busy. We sat. And waited. The wings came out first and looked pretty good. They were nice, meaty wings. Crispy, but a little dryer looking than I prefer. I want my wings to swim. The fries looked good, the toppings were plentiful, but I would have liked them a little crispier. My chopped cheese was mediocre. The bread was good, the meat and cheese were tasty but there wasn't really enough on it, and I didn't really get a good taste of the sauce that was supposed to be on it. Maybe I'm just used to the way they come from a bodega in New York.

I mean the food is as you'd expect from a red lobster not much to say there. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the ambiance though, very clean establishment and the staff were friendly and helpful. No complaints, good experience.

It has been a while since I've had Red Lobster, but was hungry for their Coconut Shrimp. They…read moreweren't very busy and we were seated right away. It was very dark in there, but the tables seemed clean. The service wasn't very good. The waiter forgot our bread and when we got our salads, we remind him for the bread again. When he received our entrées, he accidentally mixed up our order. We tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and assumed he was new. We ran out of water and he said he would get us new ones and forgot. The food was okay, but very salty.

The way our food was prepared was delicious! We usually go three times a year for their different…read moremenus and it's good. The ambiance is nice and our waitress was amazing. Our drinks were on the table fast as well as refills. Also she was one of the most pleasant servers we've had.

Went for a friday night meal after a busy week! We sat at the bar and enjoyed some happy hour…read morespecials with the draft beers and appetizers. Shrimp toast and crispy calamari were delicious! My husband had the corn chowder and lump crab soup, and i had the rainbow trout lemon pepper meal. Delicious and accompanied by great wait staff/service. Samantha was our waitress and bartender and she was excellent! Will come again! Quality of food: 4/5 Customer service: 5/5 Cost for value: 4.5/5

Came out for Trivia Night. Haven't been here in a long time because I never really loved the food…read more Turns out I still don't. I ordered street tacos with cod. The fish was barely seasoned at all. I asked for hot sauce, which they no longer leave out for customers. It took several minutes and my tacos were getting cold while I waited. That being said, the bartender was friendly and the beer was super cold. It's a fine place if you want cold beer and maybe wings to watch the game, but don't come here expecting a great meal.

Alright food but they are too lazy to take 30 seconds and put the buffalo sauce on my wings…read more Instead I get this.

First visit, won't be our last. We are new to the area, passed by many times & noticed full…read moreparking lot each time, so decided to go for lunch. My husband had crab cake (w/salad & steamed carrots) & said he would order again (def high praise from him). I had a chicken caesar wrap with fries. Both were very plentiful & delicious! Fries were perfect, not too salty. We took half my lunch home & finished it for dinner. It wasn't busy when we went in but several 2s & 3s came soon after. Our server Amanda was amazing, full of personality & attentive to all! She's a keeper! We'll be back!

My parents love this restaurant. The food is always delicious and the service is excellent. They…read moretreat my parents as if they are a part of their family. The prices are only beaten by the how fantastic the meals are. What an excellent restaurant. They highly recommend it. A++