Food: Delicious from start to finish. The grilled scallops and shrimp with crab meat were cooked…read moreperfectly, and the pricing was surprisingly fair. Service: Our waitress couldn't have been nicer--friendly, attentive, and genuinely interested in how we were enjoying our meal. Ambiance: Very clean and inviting. Plenty of space, comfortable seating, and even the tabletop had a soft, cushiony feel that added to the comfort. Recommendation: Absolutely worth a visit.

Went in on Saturday, June 22nd, for a relaxing dinner with my husband -- I wanted something…read moredifferent from the usual, and let me just say... I'm so glad we chose this place! There was no wait when we arrived, and we were immediately greeted by the sweetest hostess, Camila . Her warm smile and kind energy honestly set the tone for the night. Never underestimate how much a genuinely nice welcome can uplift your mood! Our server, Sherry, was just as lovely -- super attentive and quick to take our drink orders . She brought out a basket of hush puppies and OMG -- I am absolutely in love. These were hands down the best hush puppies I've had in the area -- crispy outside, soft inside, and full of flavor. I could've eaten a whole tray! Once I asked for a drink recommendation, Sherry didn't hesitate to help. My husband noticed they had lobster tails on the menu, and you know I had to go for it. I ordered the lobster tail meal with a baked sweet potato on the side. My husband chose the Amberjack cheeseburger with a side of mac & cheese . While we waited for our entrées, I hit up the salad bar , which was fresh and well-kept. The veggies looked bright and crisp -- no wilted greens here! When our food came out, I was truly excited -- my lobster tail was beautifully plated with thoughtful garnishes, but the real magic started the second I took a bite . The flavor was chef's kiss -- perfectly seasoned, with just the right hint of lemon and a buttery finish. I didn't even have to reach for extra butter -- it was already that good. Later, when I spoke to the owner, I found out the secret was something called Jimmy's seasoning, and trust me, it works! My husband really enjoyed his burger -- cooked perfectly and full of flavor. He even let me try his mac & cheese, and let me tell you... creamy, cheesy, and straight-up comfort food heaven. My only minor critique: the antipasta salad from the salad bar wasn't quite up to par. The pasta was a bit overcooked and lacked the zesty vinaigrette flavor I usually look for. But hey, if that's the only thing I could point out, you know the rest of the experience was top-tier! Before we left, I asked Camila if I could speak with the owner, and she kindly introduced me to Corona (that's what the regulars call him). This man is clearly passionate about what he does. We chatted about the food, and I even mentioned how I regretted not coming in sooner -- this place had been sitting on my "Want to go" list for way too long! Corona was genuinely open to feedback, even apologizing for the salad bar issue and thanking me for pointing it out. His love for the restaurant shines through, and it makes a world of difference knowing that the owner personally cooks the lobster tails to ensure perfection. All in all, this spot is perfect whether you're grabbing a meal with the family or looking for a sweet date night. The décor is welcoming, and the ambiance matches the menu beautifully. Oh, and one last thing... I brought home some extra hush puppies and reheated them the next morning. They paired so well with my coffee that I'm honestly dreaming about going back for more. Highly recommend!

First time at a Seafood Boil Spot…read more I was very pleased with the quality of the food for the price. This was my first time going and it definitely won't be my last. The fried whiting was a great portion fried perfectly, flaky, and the plate was very filling. The coleslaw was AMAZING! The only downside was that the food was a little too salty for my taste, I got the seafood boil, but now that I know, that's something I can ask to have adjusted next time. My only real disappointment was the "butter." It tasted more like movie-theater popcorn butter than actual butter. Definitely not a fan of that.....yuck! SERVICE WAS TOP NOTCH, wish I remember her name. Overall, though, the food was delicious, the portions were great, and we will absolutely be back!

I don't normally leave reviews this detailed, and I want to start by saying the food at The Juicy…read moreCrab Gastonia is usually very good. We've eaten here before and continue coming back because we genuinely enjoy the food. Even tonight, our food was good. Unfortunately, the service and overall organization of the restaurant were unacceptable. We arrived around 9 PM and were told by two different servers that someone would be with us "in a second." We were seated around 9:11, but then continued waiting without much acknowledgment. Around 9:25, the person who appeared to be the manager finally came over and took our order after we had already watched the bartender ask them several minutes earlier to assist us. As we sat there, it became obvious just how overwhelmed the restaurant was. There appeared to be only four active servers, each handling around nine tables, most of which were four-tops. At that point, I don't think it's fair to simply blame the servers. Trying to provide attentive service to potentially 30+ guests each is an unreasonable workload. We could clearly hear other tables complaining about the service as well. We also watched finished drinks sit on the bar instead of being run to customers. Some sat long enough that they eventually had to be remade, creating even more work for an already overwhelmed bar and making customers wait even longer. The bartender deserves specific recognition because he was clearly doing everything he could. In addition to making drinks for the restaurant, he was covering several tables and eventually ours as well. He brought our food out around 9:38-9:46 and was literally out of breath from running around. He was not the problem here. We also watched another couple come in and wait for approximately 20 minutes. Eventually, they went and sat themselves at the bar, presumably hoping someone would finally acknowledge them. They still weren't helped and ultimately got up and walked out. We finally received our check around 10:30 PM, and I asked the bartender if they were short-staffed because it was obvious this wasn't a normal situation. We were told approximately five employees had called out that night and two kitchen employees had recently quit. From what we could see, the person who appeared to be the manager was also helping cover the back of house while the kitchen was being slammed with dine-in, to-go, and DoorDash orders. Knowing all of that actually made me more sympathetic toward the employees working that night. This didn't look like a restaurant full of people who simply didn't care. It looked like a handful of employees being asked to handle more than they could realistically keep up with. However, understanding why the restaurant was struggling doesn't make the experience acceptable. My biggest issue is that the restaurant continued accepting and seating customers despite the staff already being completely overwhelmed. If four servers are each carrying around nine tables and customers already inside aren't being properly acknowledged, it's time to slow down seating, put people on a wait, close a section, or at the very least warn incoming customers that service is going to be significantly delayed. Had someone simply told us at 9pm "We've had several call-outs tonight and we're extremely backed up, so service is going to take longer than normal," I would have been much more understanding. Instead, we were told someone would be with us "in a second" and had to figure out for ourselves what was happening. There is a difference between bad service because employees don't care and bad service because employees have been given an impossible workload. Tonight appeared to be the latter, which is why I don't want this review to come across as attacking the servers who were clearly struggling to keep up. At the same time, customers shouldn't be left wondering if anyone is going to acknowledge them, drinks shouldn't be sitting until they need to be remade, and people shouldn't be able to wait 20 minutes, move themselves to the bar, still receive no service, and eventually leave. The frustrating part is that our food was still good, as it usually is. That's why we've continued coming back, and it's what makes tonight so disappointing. The bartender also deserves credit for how hard he was working under the circumstances. I genuinely hope this was just an exceptionally bad night. Being severely short-staffed happens, but when it does, the restaurant needs to adjust the amount of business it accepts and communicate honestly with customers. Tonight's situation was unfair to the customers and, frankly, unfair to the employees who actually showed up and were trying to keep the place running.

Seafood Boil is great! Service is okay, the only complaint is that we came in an hour before…read moreclosing and we were told that seating was closed the second time we came here. The flavor that we had on our seafood boil was amazing! Crab, mussels and shrimp were cooked well and was consistent. Definitely will be back a third time but I hope they would not close indoor dining so early.

Lousy service unfriendly staff we arrived with no greeting from staff just long faces. food was…read moreovercooked putting it bluntly burned to a crisp. the costumers behind us had the same complaints totally different than Pineville location which is excellent. we only stopped because we happened to see the sign shake shake and we were hungry expecting it to be like the pineville location. Don't go to Gastonia location you will be highly disappointed.

The food is good! But it's a hit or miss! They don't offer a lot of Juice seasoning in their boil…read morebags and then charge $1.75 for a small container of extra. The combo choices are almost the same and you have to order al a carte to get what you want. Like I said the food is a hit or miss!! The service is great the girls are friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is good. Not all TV's were working and the owners need to call the landlord and have the handicap ramp fixed.

In the area visiting family and decided to try Yummy Crab for a late lunch. Not very busy so we…read morewere seated right away. Our server brought drinks and we perused the menu. The place was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. My wife was in the mood for crab so she chose the Boiled Snow Crab Legs. I was more in the mood for oysters so I went for the Fried Oyster Plate. Her lunch came first in a boil bang with a crab leg cluster, potatoes and an egg. She loved the crab! It was seasoned perfectly. The potatoes were great. The egg was not really we cared for, but just our taste. My oysters came sizzling hot, crisp outside and juicy inside. They were excellent. Instead of fries I upgraded to onion rings. The rings were also hot but just a bit too much breading for my taste. Altogether a very nice meal, great service and a pleasant atmosphere.

We get fish from here quite often. The plates are always full. The food is delicious. The plates…read moreare large enough for us to order one plate and share. Customer service is excellent. We call ahead and go pick it up without a long wait.

I was in Gastonia for 1 night on my way to Charlotte. I asked AI what would be a unique and…read moreaffordable dinner for one person in the area, and it suggested Twin Tops Fish Camp, so I gave it a try. It was a Thursday night, and on arrival, I realized there was no restaurant service. So I walked over to the carry-out side where I was neutrally greeted. I asked what was the most popular items. She mentioned two fish (which I don't recall) so I got a combo plate that included both. It was roughly a 10 minute wait for the food. I took it back to my hotel to eat. My thoughts: - it as a very generous portion size. Good value for the $18. - fish was good, but I prefer a nice crispy batter. Theirs is more like a breading. - fries and coleslaw are not special - hush puppies were good Overall, it was ok. Good value, but nothing special about the food in my opinion.

The service was great! The place was homey and simple like a fish camp should be. The food was…read moreplentiful and delicious. The prices were also very reasonable.

Too many freemasons here!! The parking lot smells like brimstone and sulphur Sunday mornings!…read more Other than that its just home cooking that you would be better of preparing yourself. Two stars for the funeral potatoes though. Itchy. Tasty. Om nom nom om nom nom

Feb 26 Another great…read moremeal at The Shrimp Boat. Fast, friendly, affordable Lunch special Tuesday through Friday: a breast or thigh and drumstick, two sides, and a roll. Highly recommend the fried okra - light, flavorful, crispy, and juicy. That's difficult to do. I'm not so big a fan of the potato salad and coleslaw. The potato salad has too much pickle for my taste and there's not much taste to the coleslaw. See my other reviews for other items. They now accept credit cards. 4% surcharge.

At one point, I would've considered this one of the best locations for fish and chicken in Gaston…read moreCounty; however, over the years it feels as if it has become downhill. I can't speak too much to the interior as I never have actually sat down and ate inside, but I will say their service and staff are very amicable.

Place an order that was on the spot and at a time they were super busy, in the evening, and on a…read moreThursday, after a pay day! Food was as expected! Good Staff was excellent and they put our order together and into a box for transporting! They do care!

The food was delicious and hot. The service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxing,…read morebecause I got to sit in my car with it being cold out and a waitress came out to me. The tea was so good. I will most definitely be going back, soon!

I have been a huge fan of Poke Bros since they opened their doors in my old home town of Columbus…read morenearly ten years ago. They have come a long way! All the way to Gastonia! I was so happy to see PB on a recent work trip. I ordered a meal through DoorDash. It was super delicious as expected. I went with the build your own tuna bowl ansbit was fantastic. I am so happy!

This place is becoming one of my favorite places I look forward to coming every week the food is…read moresuper fresh & portions are generous.

Lentil soup with potato naan was legit! Super friendly server. Clean table with fresh linens.read more

Shrimp Biryana was so delicious. Incredible bites of complex flavors. Very nice atmosphere and our…read moreserver was terrific, especially when it came to working with my allergies.