Went here last weekend with friends. We ordered a dozen crabs and they were SO GOOD. Absolutely the…read morebest quality crabs I've had all year, but perhaps even the best in the last few years ? These crabs were fat, hot af, and heavenly. The old bay usage could be significantly increased. That's my only complaint. But the crabs themselves were so heavenly i was willing to overlook the mid level of seasonings. Staff was friendly. They let us know straight up that the crabs are steamed fresh and would take 30-40 min. Other appetizers came out quickly. It was pretty crowded for a Saturday in October and when we left at 9 pm families were still arriving. Parking was a breeze on the street. I wish the table had been a little bigger. There wasn't a lot of space for all our snacks, drinks, and the discard buckets. I CAN NOT WAIT to come back

Food: 8/10 Steamed…read moreBlue Crab with Old Bay -- 8/10 Half a dozen, regular seasoning. Fresh and plump! Some of them were full of crab roe. Definitely worth the hype. Fried Crab Ball -- 8.5/10 The ball was packed with crab meat--just deeply satisfying. I did carryout, and the price came to about $66 per person after tax. The food was worth the price. It was very busy. I was there on a Saturday around 4:45 p.m., and there was already a crowd. There wasn't much service, though. It's definitely a foodie spot with no frills. I gave it four stars mainly because I grew up in a coastal city and have had better seafood before.

Marquis was great! Super sweet and kind! Made sure we were good for our entire visit.read more

The food was good and our waiter Marquis was great! He was friendly and attentive! We enjoyed our…read moreexperience at the Ocean Shack.

I always seek out seafood when eating out. The Salt Line did not disappoint…read more It was restaurant week, which I am not a fan. So, I ordered the regular Arctic char from the regular menu and my friend ordered the special menu for restaurant week. His gazpacho was the best I ever tasted! I believe it even had chunks of shrimp in it with scallions on top that added a nice crunch. Sadly, it's not on the regular menu. He too got the Arctic Char for his entree. The Arctic Char was delicious and the grains underneath with vegetables was yummy. There were small dollops of a wonderful mayonnaise type sauce that was perfect! I would definitely order that again. (The Arctic chart that came with the restaurant week menu was clearly smaller than my regular menu item. This is why I don't care for restaurant week. This is not a slight against the restaurant, all restaurants do this.) I asked for bread and they brought out some yummy Parker rolls baked in a little skillet with old bay butter. They were piping hot and just perfectly fluffy on the inside. They charge six dollars for it. This is a minor issue-- I probably wouldn't charge more than five dollars. Most restaurants don't offer bread at all anymore and if they do--they charge. They really should mention that they charge for the bread when customers asked for it. My friend chose strawberry ice cream for his dessert included in the restaurant week menu. It was just okay, but what can you expect? It was just ice cream. I ordered a wonderful special bourbon old-fashioned--it was delicious. He got a beer which was quite pricey at $13 for a beer. That seems a bit high. We had a wonderful waitress. Her name is Chante. She was delightful and added to our great experience. We sat outside under the cover because it was such a beautiful night we wanted to eat outside. The bar was really hopping and loud. The restaurant decor is very cute with a French bistro style. This restaurant is close to the Ballston Mall. If you can't find street parking, which is usually tight, just go into the mall garage. I will definitely be going back.

Cute place with outdoor seating. Located in Balston. Service was ok. And the reason I'm saying…read morethis is because I was server gave us what I thought was complementary bloody bloody Mary shooters. That is a bloody Mary shot with an oyster on top normally it's eight dollars each. We did not order it yet. He added it to my bill and made me pay an extra $16.!!! Other than that, my steak salad was not appetizing. But everything else was good. Update: owner replied and did a refund to my card. I didn't bring it up at the restaurant because I didn't want to cause a scene. I appreciate your reply and the refund was a surprise. I would definitely go back.

My friend was visiting in town, so on Sunday we stopped in. We were sat immediately. We shared the…read morefirecracker shrimp, the spicy tuna rice, and I got a blueberry mojito, and she got the grapefruit spritz. The firecracker shrimp was a good sharing portion for two, the spicy tuna rice was so insanely good, i wish more than 4 pieces were included due to how good it was! We both really liked our drinks as well. We just came in before happy hour, but they do happy hour every day between 3-6pm so I for sure want to come back for a $10 cold brew martini.

Really good. We…read morehave tried a few things and all have been good The churro ice cream sandwich is awesome. The service could be faster, especially getting the check at lunch. Overall a great place.

I took my wife here for our 12th wedding anniversary, the food was great and it was very obvious…read morethat the chef prepared our food with love, but the best part of the experience was the service. The food attendants professionalism felt above and beyond and he made it look easy. This review doesnt completely express how impressed we were dining here. If I could, I'd rate this place 15 out of 10. Thanks for the amazing experience and we will be seeing you again soon.

The food is delicious. I've gone to the restaurant several times. The wait staff are amazing.read more

Fantastic clean place I sat at the bar snd enjoyed a very…read morepersonal service The food is amazing Freshly made. Service is fast and reliable

Wanted a fish dinner for my birthday…read more I give it 4 and not 5 stars because the service after our dinner before our dessert got extremely slow and the desserts were good, not excellent. We started with drinks at the tiny bar. The drinks were quite good. The restaurant is tiny with a very cute three chair bar. It is decorated with items made by the owner. She is very personable and seems to take pride in the fish she buys and serves. Before dinner, they present you with two tiny corn muffins. A nice little touch. We had the octopus appetizer that was probably among the best we've ever had. It was cooked perfectly. My friend had the scallops and said they were quite good, but a tad undercooked, and the sauce was delicious. I had the Bronzino and it was delicious served with grilled zucchini. The sauce was excellent. For desert, my friend had the Affogato, which he said was just good not great. I had the Keylime parfait. The Keylime itself was quite good, but the crust was just a little off. (I was hoping for a candle in my dessert to get a birthday wish as I had noted in the reservation it was my birthday dinner, but alas, no candle. No biggie, but that would've been a nice touch.)

So good -- we're already planning our next visit!…read more We decided to grab dinner at Mussel Bar & Grille in Arlington, and wow... everything was amazing! We kicked things off with the French Onion Soup, Blue Crab Dip, and East Coast Oysters -- all 10/10. The soup was rich and cheesy (comfort in a bowl), the crab dip was creamy and loaded with real crab, and the oysters were super fresh and briny. For mains, we had the Salmon and the Lobster Mac & Cheese -- both total winners. The salmon was perfectly cooked, and that Lobster Mac? Unreal. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with big chunks of lobster. Service was friendly, the vibe was fun but still classy, and we left full and happy. If you love seafood and good energy, this place is a must. Can't wait to go back!

We had a great experience celebrating a birthday at Mussel Bar & Grill! The staff was attentive and…read morefriendly throughout the evening, and the manager went above and beyond -- surprising us with complimentary birthday treats, which made the night extra special. The portions were generous (come hungry!) and everything was served hot and flavorful. The crab dip was delicious but that portion was a bit small. The atmosphere was lively but comfortable -- perfect for a fun brunch out or a casual celebration. Parking Tip: Park in the nearby garage and pop into Total Wine to get your ticket validated -- it covers your parking for free! Highly recommend this spot for great food, great service, and a thoughtful team that knows how to make guests feel welcome.

Everything was splendid at breakfast this morning! We had a 9:30 a.m. reservation and were seated…read morepromptly in a comfortable booth. The restaurant was clean, bright, airy, and vibrant, with a trendy atmosphere that we absolutely loved. We started with the cornbread, which had a lovely texture, somewhere between traditional coarse cornbread and a sweeter version. It was tender, delicately baked, and served with delicious butter. I ordered the three-egg omelet, accompanied by a beautiful, fragrant, and refreshing arugula salad that I thoroughly enjoyed. The eggs tasted farm-fresh. My mate enjoyed a full breakfast of beef sausage, bacon, potatoes, over-easy eggs, and a biscuit. The coffee was hot and delicious, and my hot matcha was equally enjoyable. One small tip: specialty drinks ordered from the drink bar may take a little longer to arrive at your table, so keep that in mind. Our server was excellent, and the overall experience was wonderful. We were happy to leave a 25% tip for the great service. Between the delicious food, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive staff, this was an thoroughly enjoyable breakfast. We loved it and would gladly return!

Sooo Ruthie's was a friend meetup for lunch, I'm late with this review. The inside has a…read morediner-but-chic style with an open kitchen, which I always appreciate being able to see what's going on with my food. I loved the floral arrangements bringing some greenery into the decor. The food was very filling and flavorful. I haven't gone in for breakfast, but I'm sure it's just as good. Our server was very friendly and helpful with picking our food. This is a good spot for a meetup with family and friends. What we ordered: Deviled Eggs = Mmm mmm good Crispy Cod Sandwich = Fresh and filling Smoked Brisket = My friend finished her plate

Um where has this place been hiding!! I had the pleasure of trying First Impression during Black…read morehistory month for a work event and let me tell you something, the food BUSSIN! I ordered the chicken strips with mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. So so good. I've been in need of good soul food and this will be my spot

This place was a surprising hit! The staff is friendly and even made some really good suggestions…read moreas I went JUST before closing and they still made everything fresh to order. Truly just a take out spot but could smell the food the entire way home and couldn't wait to dig in. We ordered the fried chicken and shrimp with 3 sides (Mac/cheese, potato salad and yams). The fried chicken was perfectly fried and seasoned while the shrimp and surprise hush puppies stole the show! The Mac and cheese was cheesy and not bland while the yams were sweet but not overly sweet. The potato salad had all the usual suspects and was a delicious cool addition to the meal. I forgot to take pics as we just wanted to dig in once we got home. I will be back to try a few more items and for more shrimp!

The restaurant is nice and airy, with minimal but charming decorations. I couldn't tell how noisy…read moreit gets because there weren't many customers when we were there for brunch last week, which is too bad as the food is really good and not unreasonably priced. We had the very large breakfast burrito and the garden vegetable shakshuka. Both were excellent; delivered hot and were well seasoned. The coffee is strong but not acidic. The servers were very helpful and attentive, and responsive to requests for additional items. I would definitely return again for a meal before a play at Arena stage or otherwise.

One of my new friends lives at the Wharf so there is literally something to do all day, every day!…read more Fish Shop was in my bookmarks and I had mentioned this a few times but never came. He literally picked everything around the Wharf but this place. One morning after getting his boat docked, before heading this is condo, I said let's go to Fish Shop. I guess I know why he never wanted to come. The place is never packed and I know why. We got a few things for brunch and the fish came out raw. Charbroiled Oysters were good. I wouldn't return. They need a better menu and the food needs to be memorable. One and done for me. Ambiance is nice! Date night worthy at least to try.