Drove almost 45 min (on Mother's Day) and it did NOT disappoint. We were expecting to at least have…read morea lil wait since it was almost dinner time, but we were greeted at sat right away. It was very busy but you can tell the staff was on top of everything and the music was literally such a vibe. It reminded me of just being around family enjoying a Sunday afternoon. Our waiter was friendly and offered the specials, not gonna lie we wanted to try everything. My husband and I enjoyed a michelada and our daughter had a Pepsi. We clearly ordered way too much much and had plenty to take home for dinner tomorrow. Everything was AMAZING! We're already planning our next trip out here. My daughter said 10/10! What we ordered: Calamari 6 steamed oysters Garlic noodles Clam chowder The REEL boil combo

Just had dinner here on Friday night. The whole experience was so frustrating due to poor service…read moreand poorly trained staff. I ordered the rib eye steak, asked for it to be cooked medium. My friend got a seafood boil. Our food came out in less than 10 minutes, which was surprisingly fast. I cut into my steak right away to check the temp, it was extremely rare. Cut into a different part of steak just to make sure, also rare. When I showed our server she agreed it was rare and took it back to the kitchen. She comes back after talking to the kitchen and tells me the cook said its not rare, its just the marinade that makes it look dark. I'm like, "huh?" Cause that made no sense to me. Still they cooked the same steak another 5-7 minutes before bringing it back. Now it was a perfect medium. It was obvious they just threw the same steak back on the grill, the 2 cuts i made were still visible. All was good till our server came back to check on us, she asked how the steak came out, when I said it was perfect, she continues to insist it was medium well when I sent it back based on what the kitchen told her, several times she made excuses and would not once admit or own up to the mistake despite me showing her the cut piece of steak on my plate. I get it, most of the food here is seafood that's boiled in a plastic bag, but if you're gonna sell a 45$ steak on the menu, at least train your staff properly.

This place deserves 5 star, especially our server Anabelle. She was incredibly attentive and…read morefriendly, she made sure that we were taken care of the entire time. We had all you can eat, every single round came out quickly and hot. The crawfish was perfectly cooked, juicy and full of flavor. Fast server and delicious food, we definitely coming back. Highly recommend if you're craving a satisfying seafood boil!

We love going on dates here. Food's always flavorful and the staff are super sweet! 10/10 service…read moreby Ana and Brianna!!

Better quality and service this time around! Tried the crabber fries and they were delicious!…read more Still a must go to with the shabang sauce. Lime, salt and pepper make it all the better. My shrimp were actually cooked to perfection this time around and the server kept checking up on us. Still very lively and busy inside. Come early or be prepared to wait a while.

I've been to The Boiling Crab a few times now, and overall it's okay. You kind of know exactly what…read moreyou're getting going in. The Cajun style seafood boils are consistent, messy in a fun way, and generally satisfying, which is a big part of why this place stays so busy. It's definitely a great spot for groups. The whole setup with the bags of seafood, sauces, and sides makes it interactive and social, and it works well when you've got a table full of people sharing everything. That said, the experience can be a bit uneven. The service is something I've always questioned. It's not always poor, but it's very inconsistent. Some visits feel smooth and attentive, others feel a bit off, especially considering how busy they usually are. Food wise, I've always had a good meal here. Nothing has ever been bad, but it also doesn't really stand out beyond what you'd expect from this style of place. It delivers on the concept without really going beyond it. Overall, it's a reliable option if you're craving a seafood boil or going out with a group, and I understand why it's popular. For me, it lands right in that average category.

super duper yummy and amazing service!! great recommendations were given and i'll definitely be…read moreback :)

Soooo freakin good. If you're looking for a place with traditional ceviche this. is. it. I've read…read moreover the menu and honestly everything looks good I need to try more, but the oysters are always fresh and I can't say enough good about this place. Also it's never super busy which I can appreciate, definitely a hidden gem.

Scott's Seafood on the River is one of our regular go-to spots, and honestly, somewhere we come…read moreback to often because the service is consistently great and the ambiance is really nice, especially now that they've fixed up the outside area. We came in on a Friday around 5:00 pm and grabbed seats at the bar right away. We were immediately helped, and our server recommended a rosé for me that ended up being perfect. For dinner, we ordered the filet and scallops along with a cup of the split pea soup. The filet cooked medium rare was spot on, and the scallops themselves were good, although I personally wish they had a little more crust on them because that's always my favorite part of a scallop dish. The biggest surprise of the night was, honestly, the spice level. We had specifically asked if the split pea soup was spicy and were told no, but it ended up being extremely spicy. Same thing with the sauce that came with the coconut shrimp. The shrimp itself was good, but the sauce absolutely blew out my taste buds. If you love spice, you'll probably enjoy it, but it caught us completely off guard. That said, the cherry on top was the warm bread and soft butter. Total win win because nothing ruins good bread faster than cold butter you can't spread. Even with the unexpected spice, service was fantastic as usual, and the overall experience was still really enjoyable. Helpful tip: If you're sensitive to spice, definitely double check sauces and soups because a few things pack way more heat than expected. Still one of our favorite river spots and somewhere we'll definitely continue coming back to.

Had a gift card so booked a table on a Saturday evening for our anniversary via OpenTable. We got…read moreseated quickly at a booth. Inside was quiet but they were pretty busy. Had a fabulous server, Sydney who was an absolute joy. We were overzealous with our ordering and she let us know how much food we were ordering which we appreciated. We still got a tooon of food tho. lol. 5/5 complimentary bread and butter. Soft, warm, buttery and free. What more could you want! 3.5/5 calamari, hubs said it was a bit chewy. Not the worst, the the best. 5/5 Brussels. Sweet with the honey, perfectly crispy. I don't care for squash but it was delicious regardless. 5/5 field greens salad. The cheese was so delicious. Recommended by Sydney. Probably one of my new favorite salads. 4/5 wedge salad. Very large potion, hubs enjoyed it but I was glad to have gotten the field greens. 4/5 ribeye med rare with potatoes and broccoli. Potatoes were dry and not too warm this time but the steak was tasty. 4/5 halibut - hubs got this and annihilated it. It was a generous serving. 3/5 bread pudding. Wish it had some pecans, nothing bad but nothing amazing. If you're dining for a bday u get a complimentary dessert so keep they in mind! 5/5 got a free champagne or wine for our anniversary which was so nice! Parking lot is super far if you're in heels. I'd valet if that's an issue. Another solid visit! See you again soon!

Came last night with my friends Great food, great service,…read moreand a family-warming atmosphere. We tried their new Cá Nướng Gia Dòn and it was excellent--crispy skin, juicy inside, and very flavorful. Definitely a must-order. The Bò Nhúng Giấm was also really good, fresh beef with a tangy broth that's perfect for sharing. Service was fast and friendly, and the place was clean and lively. One of the best Vietnamese spot with exciting new dishes. I also talked to the owner, Mrs. Le and saw how much she put her heart and soul into every dish. Really respect since I'm working in the same field, hope this place goes booming ! We'll be back, 110% !

At least 2lb of dead crawfish which will get you food poisoning. We asked to replace the crawfish…read morewith fresher ones. They declined our request saying we left only heads. This used to be my to go to place for crawfish. The waiter pitched to us when we got here buying 5lbs will get one extra pound. Without thinking hell yea!! Once the food came out..instant regret.

Tbh we were gonna go to boiling crab, but the hour and a half wait was insane and so we found this…read morespot. Will definitely be going back! The food was delicious, the seafood was tasty. We each got our own boil. The pricing is the same as if you went to boiling, and the service was great! Our waitress was super sweet, helpful, and attentive. We will definitely be going back here to fulfill our seafood boil craving instead of boiling crab.

If you want to go somewhere without the wait and crowd of the other chains, this is the spot!…read more We order a whole crab and some garlic noodles. Both were great. Pretty quiet and intimate place to have dinner and good conversations. Good place for a group celebration as well. Service was great!

Good food as always from Firehouse! Appetizers and main dish hit the spot…read more Great service from Sianalyn

My first time at this location. Love the $35 for 1/2 Snow Crab leg combo deal. Got the collision…read moreflavor hot. Servers were awesome,especially Sianalyn!

The perfect place for a pre play bite or patio hang. Excellent happy hour, beautiful patio right in…read morethe hustle and bustle of mid town. I'm amazed at the quality of the seafood & artisanal presentation, on the happy hour list. We come for margs, blue fin tostada and the conceptualized tacos before our play at B Street theater but they have also have an expansive dinner menu i can't wait to try. All service is excellent, but special thanks to Noelia for her welcoming and kind attentions.

This one is really tough for me. I came in with really high hopes and there are some things they do…read morereally well here but overall I wasn't blown away. The cons: The aguachile was very bland, the steak in the arrachera was just ok, the chips were really greasy, the portion size on the octopus entree was so small and overall the price is high for what you get. The pros: drinks were really good, service was great, the decor was nice, and I loved the beans and homemade tortillas. I hope this place stays, they just need to make a couple adjustments. Food: 3.8 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4 Value: 2 Marcels foodie score: 3.6

This is my go too spot when I visit social. The love the freshness of the seafood and sauces are…read moreamazing. I usually get the mango salad, grilled oysters, seafood fried rice and snails. Amazing food! Waitstaff are attentive.

I'm not sure how long this restaurant has been open but it was our first time here. We decided to…read moreeat here because we saw on the reviews that they had ox tail soup and bun rieu ( crab noodle soup). It appears the restaurant mainly serves seafood. As there are a lot of seafood options. However there is hotpot options and other noodle and rice dishes as well. The restaurant has a small outdoor patio. Inside has spacious table seating, some with booth and good lighting inside. There was ballad vietnamese music video playing. The restaurant was not busy and there were elderly men at the tables playing cards and some at another table they were chatting & drinking. Im not sure if they hold karaoke or have live bands but there is a stage with music instruments and a projector with installed party lights. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted right away. It was a bummer when they told us they didn't make ox tail or bum rieu today. Instead we ordered beef tartare, beef pho and shaken beef with rice. The beef tartare was this sliced raw beef with onion, herbs and lime which made the dish rich and savory. The pho was mediocre and same goes for the shaken beef, but both dishes were still tasty enough. During our time there, the server did not check on us or refill our water. If I'm craving for seafood, maybe I'll come back to try their seafood options.