Lopos Crab Shack

The oysters were fantastic. Clean, sweet and delicious. The lobster bisque was delightful…read more My husband had the clam steamers and he thoroughly enjoyed them. He also had the shrimp and scallops combo. But best of all was the service. From the front desk, our waiter, the runner staff and the manager checking on us was superb.

Came on a Saturday about 6:30 and were seated promptly for 5. The place reopened in this new…read morelocation about a year ago so still looks great and new. Love the concept of open windows however in front of it is a parking lot. Food included steak and crabcake, oysters, and fish and chips which they are known for. 5/5 on the fish and chips, and the oysters were out of this world - tasted fresh, lightly fried to perfection. The steak and crab cake was more 4/5 - not a complainer, but when the steak came out well done rather than medium well, I did say something. So I could eat with the party, just sent the steak back, and to my surprise they did not come back with just a steak but a whole replacement meal which I had the next day. Between that and attentiveness to drink refills and knowledgable recommendations, the service was 5/5. The overall rating reflects the excellent service and very good food, while also taking the price point into consideration. With prices continuing to rise, patrons expect exceptional flavor across the board for those extra dollars. There were a few areas where I felt the food could have delivered just a little more, so I'm not quite at 5 stars yet.

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1lb crab legs. Comes with two sides. The butter was yummy!!!

Ocean Crab

4.0(275 reviews)

4.9 mi

We usually go for the all-you-can-eat option here for my parents' birthdays, and everyone always…read moreleaves happy. This place is reliable. We've had plenty of bad experiences with Chinese buffet seafood making us feel sick--pretty sure I'm not the only one--but that has never happened here. The food is always freshly steamed and served hot when you order. I'm not a big fan of overly salty, heavy American-style seasoning, so I really appreciate that they can prepare it without all that. Also, my daughter doesn't eat much seafood, but they're flexible and let us order something simple like a mozzarella stick for her, which is a huge plus. Yes, there's an 18% gratuity for parties of 5 or more, but it feels fair for the quality and service. The gumbo you can order on the side is amazing, and the crab legs, mussels, clams, and shrimp are all fresh and delicious. It's $58.99 per person, which isn't cheap, but definitely worth it. Highly recommend.

Had a really good first experience at Ocean Crab! Their AYCE menu is a great deal with so many…read moreoptions and a LOT of food. You get 3 appetizers first. We started with the hush puppies, sweet potato fries and chicken wings. All were perfectly fried and tasty. The hush puppies were the highlight. Then we moved onto our seafood. We got a huge platter of snow crab legs, a lobster tail, shrimp and mussels. The seafood came out piping hot and cooked well. I wish the seafood had a bit more seasoning and less chunks of garlic. But, overall enjoyed it! They give you gloves and a bib so you can dig in without worrying getting too messy. One special thing they have on the menu is their ramen side. I've never seen this at other crab boils. The ramen is so tasty in the garlic butter sauce. It was my favorite part and I kept going back for more! We ordered another platter of seafood and were stuffed! The service can be improved. Our waitress came by a few times but not enough to get refills on our drinks or other things we needed. But, overall a good experience.

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All you can eat crab legs shrimp and mussels on our first order

Lobster Maine-ia

4.5(103 reviews)

5.1 mi

Wow! I did some previous research and called ahead because I was interested in picking up fish for…read morehand rolls and sushi. The customer service is phenomenal! It's a family owned business and you can definitely feel the family atmosphere! I provided the amount of folks I wanted to feel and the variety of fish I was hoping to pick up! The yellowtail, tuna, salmon and scallops were buttery and flavorful! Everyone was raving about how fresh the seafood was and how it was better than eating at a sushi restaurant! Whether you are in the market for some oysters, lobsters, etc., they have everything! I also learned they frequent a lot of the local farmer's markets! Thank you to Matthew and Noah for making everything possible! Tip: Sign up for the email newsletter! I will be back and you should definitely visit Lobster Maine-ia for all your seafood needs!

Always something great to find here. Call ahead and they will order you whatever you'd like…read more Quality of ingredients is wonderful. Definitely feels like an old fashioned fish monger with mariner decor. And the mailing list is a definite must!

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4.4(2.4k reviews)

7.4 mi

Service is top notch. Waiters personable and well versed on the menu…read more Menu has a wide selection. The dishes served are fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. Each week a Speciality Menu offers Unique dishes.

Ordered catering for my Sons wedding. Experience from beginning to actual delivery was fantastic!!!…read moreFood was delicious and delivered hot to our door. Family and guests loved everything! Thank you Ciao Osteria for knocking it out of the park

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Greek modified

Starry Night

4.6(37 reviews)

5.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

Free parking

Dear LORD this was so delicious! I got the tuna tartar which I get not everyone likes raw fish but…read moreOW MY GAWD it was sooooooo perfect. The flavors the texture the aftertaste was perfection. I was just passing through after I saw their TikTok and duuuuude you guys have to try it lol, seriously. I also got the tofu with stir fried kimchi cause I don't eat non-fish meat and *falls on the ground and rolls around* it.- was.- SAO.- GEWD!! AHHHHHHH!! savory sour sweet spicy ALL THE GEWD SHTUFFS!. Prices were average high, I wouldn't come here every night but once a week or every so often absoLUTEly. Definitely worth the price, everyone was so nice, the atmosphere was not at all aggressive, very soothing, and left me and my hubby just sunken in our seats going do we haffa leave? 10/10 recommend! It's not cheap nor expensive, just right in the middle. Dress however and be kind as the waitstaff and owner were SUPER nice.. ugh.. I never leave reviews but this place was amazing. And thanks so much to our waitress! I'm so so sorry I forgot her name but she was SO helpful to me and my husband!

Saw this place on social media when I was scrolling and realized it was right down the road from…read morewhere I was on a trip. Decided to stop by the next day and I sat at the bar counter. I ordered a beer and the kim chi fried rice which was pretty good. Once I started talking to the other patrons at the bar they were pretty friendly and interesting people. Service was great and I enjoyed my time there so much that I went back the next night to hang out and drink again. I wish they had the gimbap on the menu for me to order normally because I really liked the piece that one of the owners gave me to try. Ashley was awesome and I enjoyed talking to her and the other bar patrons. Will be back next time I'm in the state.

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Izakaya Nana

4.4(455 reviews)

5.2 mi

This place is great. We keep coming back every time we visit from VA. Beach. Yung is very attentive…read moreand customer service is great.

Izakaya Nana is one of the most interesting places I've dined at. They serve Japanese food from…read morehighly decorated dining rooms and booths. The decorative work done here is a large part of the experience and very noticeable, such as when you first walk in, and you see Gundam and Evangelion heads lining the ceiling. Menu included Yakitori, Sushi, Ramen, Deserts, and other items. This location also has Cocktails, Sake, Beer, and Soju. I ordered the Tokotsu Ramen which interestingly was made with lighter noodles. The pork was perfectly done, I enjoyed them using smaller eggs, and the broth was flavorful. The Mango Roll I had was fine. My one friend had the Yakitori beef skirt as one of his items and the piece I sampled was excellent. The presentation of these was also lovely. One thing I would mention, if you are a larger or hungrier person, be aware of your portion sizes here as some items can be smaller then expected. Service was good during our visit and the music playing really fit the atmosphere. Overall, this was a great dining experience and I would return here.

Private room (they had many). All looked uniquely decorated. Had a lot of fun translating the plaques with google translate!

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A Southern Fish Fry

3.7(3 reviews)

2.7 mi

My wife and I each enjoyed a fried trout fish sandwich today at the Burke Center Festival in Burke,…read moreVirginia. It was a huge piece of fish, probably half of full fillet. Came with hush puppies too. For a reasonable price. Highly recommend them.

I had the Big Trout plate today. It was a ripoff! 1st they…read moreput 2 slices of white bread on the bottom thethen fries to make it look like you are getting something. Then thethey add a few skinny pieces of fish, oysters then butterflied shrimp that OBVIOUSLY was previously battered and frozen...(probably Walmart) for $27! Check the pictures. They got me!

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Sense of Thai

4.1(144 reviews)

0.5 mi

Been here more than once because the service and the food is always amazing!…read more The som tum is always a must get and dessert banana was the perfect amount of sweet , hot and cold. Green curry portion is super generous. i also recommend you getting the Phuket chili crab. It comes with the soft shell crab with the perfect sauce to go with it. Don't be full by the name because it is spicy. Big space, can accomodate large parties and the place is very well decorated too. Very high scale looking restaurant the moment when you step in.

First time to visit Sense of Thai , Bethesda . The Thai…read morerestaurant is just opening on first June. Kind of authentic Thai food. I and my family , party of four had dinner in this restaurant last night , we got the table by the window right the way . The interior restaurant is beautiful and elegance design. The bar is fancy with decorations. There were amazing peacock sculpture in the center of the bar and its beautiful tail in the center of the restaurant. We got a whole calamari and chicken satay for appetizers , so fantastic. Then the entree we got spicy Basil with chicken, lotus leaf rice , and Chiangmai noodles, they are kind of signature on the menu with fresh herbs,, perfect balance of sweet, spicy, sour, and savory. Our server was so friendly. The range is $20 -$60 . Its affordable . It's so cute if you try Duck off cocktails. Such a great dinner . We love this restaurant so much . Will be back soon .

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Saigon Bistro Chantilly

Yummy food! I came this restaurant a long time ago before a…read morenew ownership or renovated. Now, it's a completely new place and much nicer atmosphere. The service was good too!

Absolutely loved everything about this place! Food and service were easily a 10/10. Everyone was…read morewelcoming, friendly and attentive from the moment we walked into the restaurant. One of the staff members even explained how and why they started the restaurant, emphasizing the authenticity and depth of the soup...and he wasn't exaggerating! The broth was so flavorful and rich. This place will easily be my go to spot for pho from now on. Aside from pho, the appetizers were also big portions and came out piping hot. We tried the firecracker shrimp and cha gio, and they were both amazing. Ill have to come back a few more times to see how consistent the good is especially since I did see some negative reviews. But based on my first impression, I give this place a 10/10 for everything!

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C & E Southern Bites Restaurant

4.2(29 reviews)

2.6 mi

If you want to enjoy delicious soul food AND support an amazing small business owner -- don't sleep…read moreon C & E Southern Bites! It may be hidden away in Data Alley, but it's well worth the drive. Owned by a sweet Black American couple who deeply understand the ins and outs of Southern cuisine, you will feel the warmth of home at this simple storefront restaurant. They feature a menu replete with St Louis Ribs, gumbo, catfish, whiting, Mac n Cheese, Greens w Smoked Turkey, candied yams, banana pudding, homemade sweet potato pie and more! This was such a find. We had the 1/2 pound catfish platters and the batter was seasoned so perfectly. Additionally, the candied yams were cooked with just the right mix of sweet and savory and I could have had second. Greens are difficult to nail, and C & E nailed the texture and flavor. So good -- just add a little hot sauce and you're ready to eat! The potato salad and fried okra are also tasty options. Next time, we'll try the Mac n cheese. To finish the meal, we really enjoyed the special dessert: peach cobbler cinnamon roll. My spouse loved the banana pudding as well. 10/10 recommend! Spread the word and support small businesses. There are a lot of chain soul food restaurants out there, but Southern Bites deserves its flowers. Total class of its own!

When the whole menu looks good, just get everything!!…read more Mr. Evan's' cookout worthy entrees are prepared with passion and southern sensibilities and range from seafood platters with catfish to pork smoked ribs. The banana pudding and sweet potato pie are definitely the exclamation point on this meal.

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Tim P.

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1 year ago

I went there yesterday to get some shrimp and crabs and it was the best seafood I've had in a long time. Great service , hot and ready when I got there. The shrimp was so good with their seasoning and the XL crabs were spot on. The young man in there put a couple extra mediums on top and even those were good. We will 100% be recommending this place to others and be there a lot next season read more

Mark J.

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1 year ago

I went there yesterday to bring crabs home for my family and the young man in there was so polite, great service and most importantly the crabs we got were absolutely amazing. They were very heavy and had lots of meat. They were very generous too and gave a few extra crabs. I highly recommend this small business. The kid working in there said his dad owned it for 11 years. read more

LoPo's C.

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2

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1 year ago

I could not believe how DELICIOUS this place was. While it is takeout only it is better than any 5 star restaurant I have ever had. The lump crab cakes bad ZERO filler. It was as if someone had picked these crabs straight out of the Chesapeake Bay read more

Shurman R.

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7 years ago

Amazing crabs! We had Lopos after for our team lunch and needless to say the rest of the office was jealous. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. Shoutout to Mimi for job well done! read more

Mac B.

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7 years ago

The best crabs in the DMV. Outstanding taste, great quality and size, great overall menu. Great family owned business with outstanding service. I AM A NOW A LOYAL CUSTOMER!!! read more

Zach W.

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4

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13 years ago

Great crabs. Threw in a few extra as well. Reasonably priced. Call and place order then pick them up ready to go

Kathy F.

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3

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7 years ago

Excellent crabs and amazing service!!! We will definitely be back!!! Thank you Joe!! Katrina and Eddie read more

Sam And Sydney L.

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25

11

10 years ago

Had fish tacos with fries. Family loved it. Bit expensive but was worth it.

Randy H.

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1

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4 years ago

I'd give lopos a 10+ stars, but I'm capped by yelp at 5 stars!!

Ryan D.

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4

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9 years ago

Great Crabs, the shrimp was amazing.

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