Fun, friendly place that has been in Arlington forever…read more Always great crabs and crab cakes with Maryland crab and absolutely no filler. Shrimp are great too--probably farmed, forgot to ask. Excellent onion rings and I'm picky about those. Very hard to give good onion rings anymore. Has outdoor space too. Will cover it with sides during in climate weather. Must go at least once. It's kind of an institution.

Fresh blue crabs & quality food. Hubby & I arrived before the dinner rush on a Sunday 3:30pm. We…read morelove the pretty tall slender Asian Lady, always greets us w/a smile, professional & attentive during our meals. Today, we ordered the Large crabs, crab dip w/naan bread, 2 bowls of clam chowder & hush puppies. I would have given 5 but the crabs looked medium & not the large we paid for. Total came to $156.00.

I really like going there. Fast and efficient service. Food was delicious. Definitely will be back!read more

Decided To Take The Kids Out For Dinner & Of Course They Wanted Seafood. I Immediately Thought Of 1…read moreOf My Favorite Spots That I Haven't Visited & Never Took Them To That's Good, Reliable, & Affordable So We Headed Over To Ocean Shack. Parking Is Free & There Are Plenty Of Spaces, Which Is Always A Plus When You're Going Out With Kids. Inside There's A Nice Size Bar Area With Plenty Of High-Top And Regular Tables. The Interior Has A Cool Ocean Theme That Fits The Name Perfectly. One Of My Favorite Details Is The Wall Covered With License Plates From Different States Such A Fun Touch. Everything Was Very Clean & The Overall Vibe Was Relaxed And Comfortable. Our Waitress Jayla Was Amazing. She Was Prompt, Friendly, & Took Our Order Exactly As Requested. Great Service Always Makes The Experience Better, & She Definitely Delivered. Service With A Smile That Made It Even More Special. Fried Shrimp Platter - $13.99 This Was One Of The Stars Of The Table. The Shrimp Were Huge & Came In A Great Portion. The Batter On The Shrimp Was Absolutely Amazing.... Light, Crispy, & Seasoned Perfectly. For Sides, One Of Us Had Fries & Another Chose Broccoli , Plus We Added A Side Of White Rice . Even The Rice Was Cooked Perfectly & Paired Really Well With The Shrimp. The Whole Plate Was Filling And Delicious. Seafood Boil - $28.99 We Also Ordered A Seafood Boil With Crab Legs And Headless Shrimp With Garlic Butter And Potatoes. Everything Was Fresh, Flavorful, & Super Filling. The Garlic Butter Sauce Added Great Flavor Without Being Too Heavy. Ocean Shack Is 1 Of Those Spots That Always Hits. Fresh Seafood, Great Portions, Reasonable Prices, And Friendly Service. It's Perfect For A Casual Dinner With Family Or Friends. We Definitely Left Full And Happy... We'll Absolutely Be Back Soon.

I am reposting this review because it did not show up in the review section: The Salt Line in…read moreBallston is an amazing place. The food is delicious, the drinks are superb and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It's a terrific place to catch up with an old friend or meet a new one. Really great vibes there!

Came here last Friday night with a friend who wanted to try oysters. It's been in my to-do list and…read morethey have a decent Happy Hour special. $30 for a dozen oysters or $18 for half. With each oyster $3.50 per oyster. A bit high when compared to Lyon Hall's oyster happy hour which is $1 an oyster during happy hour. But still not terrible. I enjoyed the oysters! They were fresh and delicious. Though I wish there was more variety as all the oysters picked for the happy hour were on the sweeter side. Would've been nice if one had more saltiness. I wanted to try the salty oysters so I ordered a half a dozen at $3.50 per oyster and those rocked too. I used lemon and hot sauce for my oysters and their homemade hot sauce rocks! The interior of the restaurant looks very nautical and fits with the seafood heavy menu. Also heard the burger and lobster rolls are good will have to try during another visit. Would come again. Maybe not for oysters but def to try other stuff on the menu!

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.

Great customer service, cool ambience, and the Premier all you can menu is delicious!read more

This was our first time here, and we had a great experience. Our server, Wasi (I hope I'm spelling…read morehis name correctly), was an absolute pleasure--attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcomed. We started with the oysters--OMG, amazing! We also ordered a side of eggs with the sauce on the side, and that was a 10/10. Then we got the "Whole Dang Thang," which came with fried shrimp, gator, fish, calamari, and fries--solid 9/10. The garlic noodles were a 7.5/10, and the Brussels sprouts were an 8.5/10. The ambiance was great--we loved the views and the music they were playing. The staff was also very attentive about clearing the table, which we appreciated. To top it off, they surprised my wife with a birthday treat and a beautiful card, which was such a thoughtful touch. We'll definitely be back!

Pesce was amazing! The owner greeted us and was so kind. Love supporting a business where the owner…read morereally cares and works to make sure you have a great experience. Our server was super fun and nice and attentive. They have the best lobster bisque on the planet, hands down. They put it as the base of their lobster/mussel/shrimp dish which was amazing. I had the lobster risotto and it was perfect. The lobster was delicate, the risotto was that absolutely perfect texture righttttt beyond al dente. Risotto is hard to nail, but it was perfect. They pack all their dishes with plenty of herbs and flavor. Highly highly recommend coming here!

Seafood and pasta -- this combo is perfect! I celebrated my birthday here with fam and friends, and…read morethe staff here were so accommodating and friendly. The restaurant is relatively small so make sure you have a reservation. Decor is modern and nautical-themed. For my appetizer, I had the lobster bisque. It surely was not the greatest bisque I've had. While there were lobster chunks in the soup, the overall taste of the bisque was a miss for me. For my entree, I had the Whole Main Lobster with Linguine Shrimp. I opted for the Pomodoro with Pink Sauce. This dish had just the right seasoning. The seafood was tender -- not tough. Just an all around great dish! If I didn't live so far, I'd visit more often! Try it for yourself -- cheers!

Closed during week before Valentine's weekend for…read morerenovations Disappointed Wanted to go will try again sometime

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.

Best Cornbread, EVER! Great coffee and Chai tea that is…read morenever weak! Excellent salads and brisket! In short the , creations on the menu are delicious! The staff is caring as is the Manager. Oh, and did I mention, there are gluten free items, including gluten free buns for the burgers! *****

I had a 1:30 reservation on a Saturday. I had arrived with my party of 8. The hostess sat another…read more1:30 party down before ours. We told the hostess we were there first. She told us to wait until our reservation time to be seated (it WAS our reservation time). Hostess accused us of yelling at her when she was the one yelling at us! She asked if we wanted to speak to the manager, which we did and the manager finally sat us down. The server was phenomenal and attentive to our needs, however. She served my food first and service was quick. Manager also gave us free appetizers. Although, appetizers on the house will not substitute how poorly we were treated by the hostess. It was my masters graduation and she ruined it! 1.5/5 Stars, 2/10 (I'm adding an extra point for the server). Am never coming back!

I was in town and decided to check out First Impression. Right away, I could tell it was a…read morefamily-oriented spot. They had some good soulful music playing in the background, and it gave off a real welcoming, at-home type of vibe. I believe the owner took my order, and broke everything down for me, which I appreciated. I ordered the fish and shrimp. The fish was very good and well-seasoned. The shrimp were jumbo, fried golden, and had a lot of flavor. Portions were solid -- I didn't even finish everything in one sitting and had some left for the next day. They also had a frozen fruit punched lol. That was a nice touch and fit the whole vibe of the place. Not a sitting area but this is a place you call your order in before you get there and take it back to the house. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience. If I'm back in the area, I would definitely come back and grab another plate. If you're looking for some good seafood (and more), this is a spot worth checking out.

My friend had First Impression saved on her list, and we made plans to check it out a couple…read moreFridays go for lunch. It's carry-out only and located on the top of mini hill with some auto repair shops surrounding it. Parking was a bit stressful, but the promise of good food made it worth it. The menu was pretty straightforward, and we got our food after a short wait. DINNER: WHITING - 20 + two sides: mac & cheese, coleslaw The fried whiting fish was thin, but perfectly crispy (even after a 20 minute car ride) and well-seasoned. Each bite was flavorful. The mac & cheese actually tasted 3D, unlike the bland, powdered cheese that is used at most places. It was on the thicker and chunkier side, the more I ate, the more addictive it got. The coleslaw was very refreshing and not too creamy. The portions were large, and my friend and I were full after sharing the platter. BREAD PUDDING - 4 This was fine, but not out of the ordinary. Probably wouldn't get it again. Overall, this is a hidden gem that is worth going to. I was worried the fried foods and heavier sides would irritate my stomach's sensitivity, but none of that happened here! Will definitely be back for other entrees and sides!

We had a fantastic dining experience! The three of us ordered cod, trout and mushroom soup --…read more perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of flavor. The cocktails were fantastic, and we ended the meal with a shared chocolate choux that added perfect sweet touch. Great atmosphere, attentive service. The place didn't feel busy even though every table was taken!

Ambience, especially outside, is great. Went for a sunset dinner and was excited. However, when I…read morewanted to place an order of oysters as an app while we looked over the menu I was told we had to order all food at once due to the back up in the kitchen. Server said they would bring the food out in courses. It was medium-busy at most. Luckily I was able to order bourbon and wine that took over 20 minutes to arrive to the table both times, so after the second round we decided to go. Hoping for a better experience next time.