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

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Decided To Take The Kids Out For Dinner & Of Course They Wanted Seafood. I Immediately Thought Of 1 Of 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. read more

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I stopped by Ocean Shack for Football Sunday and was seriously impressed, especially with their all-you-can-eat seafood boil special. For $57.99, you get rounds of seafood boils plus three appetizers each round, and the food really does keep coming. Everything is customizable, which I loved -- extra garlic, more spice, sauce on the side, they've got you covered. The seafood boil was flavorful and coated in fresh garlic, and the Mix-All flavor (Cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, and Old Bay combined) was my favorite -- highly recommend getting a side of sauce for dipping. My favorite appetizers were the gumbo, crab balls, and lemon pepper wings. The wings were crispy and well-seasoned, and the gumbo was comforting and full of flavor. They also have great drink options. The margarita flight (Mango, Strawberry, Spicy Cucumber, and Guava) came highly recommended and did not disappoint. If you like something sweet and fruity, definitely try the Pink Paradise cocktail. Overall, Ocean Shack is a fun spot for game day -- plenty of TVs, good vibes, and the food just keeps coming. If you're a seafood lover or looking for a Football Sunday hangout, this is definitely worth checking out. read more

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I came here for the all you can eat seafood boil. It was $57.99 per person. Each round comes with 3 appetizers and 3 seafood selections. My husband and I were only able to eat 2 rounds of seafood and 1 round of appetizers. I enjoyed the seafood boil and would come back for it. In terms of customer service, the manager on duty wasn't very inviting, but luckily our male server was nice and welcoming. read more

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This is how you birthday! There were three (including mine) tonight. Great service! Great selection. Loved the loaded Bloody Mary! read more

Ocean Shack - I mean come on. This is a fantastic offering! - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Marquise was awesome great food & customers service definitely coming back .......................... read more

Ocean Shack - Amazing food & a great place to come eat endless seafood thanks too Marquise - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

2 adults and 3 kids, all you can eat deal, we were all happy and full! We got the 3 apps and crab legs, crawfish and shrimp. The kids (9,11,14) loved cracking the crawfish open and just had a blast getting a little dirty. Adults also got Micheladas that were near perfect. Yes, it was expensive, but you only live once, and the food is really really good. We ended up not being able to finish everything, but they'll let you take the leftover fried apps home if you wish. We had a few pieces of catfish to munch on for a late night snack. I also appreciate that they have a sink to wash your hands outside of the bathrooms cause lord knows you gotta scrub your hands after this epic meal. read more

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Some good things have changed, big time. Portions have shrunk. Staff, while pleasant, are glued to their cell phones. Bathroom was atrocious. Filthy. Looks like the beginning of the end. read more

My little one brought me here for a little daddy daughter time for Father's Day and it did not disappoint. Our server was came to us shortly after we were seated and introduced us to him and then the restaurant and asked if we've been there before. We told him no and he told us we were in for a treat and he told no lies. We looked over the menu for no reason other than they had one because we knew we were going all-in on the all-u-can-eat buffet. We knew it was serious when they not only gave us a bib but gloves. Obviously we've never met because finger-licking is what I'm after. The only "odd" thing for me was the eggs BUT I ordered them 'cause I love me some eggs. I just didn't expect them to be part of the menu. Everything, and I mean everything was seasoned perfectly. For me, nothing was over-seasoned and although it all had the same base seasoning, you could taste the differences in the foods. I will definitely be back with the rest of the fam. read more

Ocean Shack - All-U-Can - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I wanted to love this place until my fish arrived like this. Not catching me supporting again. I'm literally sick to my stomach read more

Ocean Shack - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is the place to be for cheap eats, strong drinks, and great vibes! The Playlist was great. My food was plentiful and tasty. Parking is in abundance and service was decent. They have happy hour specials and wing specials, too. read more

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My mom came up to visit and I've been wanting to go back to Oceanshack and we both love seafood boils so it was perfect! We sat at the bar with Orrie and he was amazing! He was so attentive and was always ready to send us over a new tray when we were getting low. Love the music playing and the all you can eat option and will definitely be back! read more

Ocean Shack - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Really enjoyed the food esp the hush puppies. Great customer service and the fried catfish was cooked to perfection! read more

Ocean Shack - Fried Catfish Basket - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

sat outside on a beautiful day and had some great snow, crab, legs and crawfish. Marcquis took great care of us. look forward to coming back. read more

All you can eat is a good deal if you can eat it all! Service was fast too. Environment is relaxing with tropical decor! Good for small or big groups! read more

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10 out of 10!!!!!! Glad we decided to drop in!!! Cool vibes!!! Quaint little spot with good food, great drinks, and good service! Misha the bartender is the TRUTH!!! Tried the margarita flight and it did not DISAPPOINT!!! A lot of places that offer flights skimp but baaabby there was no skimping here!!! Food was delicious and LARGE portions! We tried the game day catfish special and the snow crab boil. Forgive me for not getting the best pics of my boil. I was vibing to the music and into Misha drinks!!! But the empty shells on my husband plate was the only evidence of how much food was in my boil that I kept passing it to him!!! I'm a foodie and love traveling off the beaten path of tourism! I'll definitely be back when in town! read more

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We were in the area and decided to find a seafood spot. Dropped in here on a random Thursday night. There were a decent amount of people in the small space and pretty lively considering it was a weeknight. Wasn't greeted immediately and to wait a few minutes but was eventually led to a clean table. My spouse got a seafood boil, lobster roll, and I got a shrimp plate and some loaded crab fries. The service was spotty, a lot of the servers were huddled around the bar chatting and we had to flag them multiple times. Food was just ok. The shrimp plate I got wasn't anything to write about, and the fries were good but it was just standard cheese sauce with a bit of toppings sprinkled in. Their lobster roll is very very tiny, but the server did warn us about that so that was nice of them. If I was in the area and I was hungry, I might come back because the prices are decent, but overall the food nor the service were that great the night we came. read more

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I hesitate to offer my review for this spot. Sometimes, you want to keep good things all to yourself. But, that wouldn't be nice...Right? If you are looking for a great little spot to get your fill of seafood, don't walk..run to the Ocean Shack (OS). From the AYCE option to the CYA seafood boil, you cannot possibly go wrong. I have been three times over the past six months and can't wait to return this weekend. I am looking forward to building my own little bag of joy with headless shrimp, sausage, broccoli and ramen! The times that have been there have been elevated because of good customer service. I have no complaints at all. I hope I don't regret sharing this review. I want to be able to visit the O.S. and not have to wait in a long line for seating. BTW - They also have live entertainment on some days. If you find yourself there one day...Happy Eating! read more

Ocean Shack - #Leftovers are always better! - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Stopped in for a crab boil. The food was done FAST and the server was on point. Very small place, but felt adequate. This is a great place to go for a good crab boil. Also, I was very surprised the chicken wings are excellent! Who knew wings would hit at a seafood place. read more

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Hey Loves! Ocean Shack... let me just say the food was on point--PERIOD. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and piping hot. The all-you-can-eat deal? Totally worth it. I was living my best foodie life with every bite, and the drinks kept the vibes just right. Now, keeping it real--customer service could use a little polish. Having to flag down the waiter/waitress is not ideal, but once the food hit the table, all was forgiven. Overall: amazing eats, great drinks, and a place I'd definitely come back to (with a little patience ). read more

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Stopped by for a drink and dinner, sat at the bar. The bartenders never cleared the dirty dishes or glasses while there. Bar was sticky. Margarita was awful. Date had a beer and then we opted not to stay for dinner. The music was so LOUD. Credit card machine didn't work. Wait staff tried twice to give me someone else's order I was poked in the arm with a tray both times. The staff here need to be trained!!!! Please go elsewhere read more

Good, fresh seafood, and generous portions. I recommend the shrimp basket and the catfish sandwich, but the lobster bisque was disappointing. read more

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My first experience here was bad. I ordered the ayce seafood and it just took forever to get it. The crabs tasted old, so it was hard to get the meat inside of it. Our server was barely present to get us water refills, or anything. The trivia game was fun, but it was going too fast that it was hard to just enjoy the basic food. Since I won a gift card/coupon for winning the trivia, I came back a second time, hoping for a better experience. The fried oyster was alright, but the lobster roll was tiny for its price. I am definitely not coming back here, especially after giving this place a second chance. read more

Ocean Shack - 10 Piece Fried Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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GREAT selection. GREAT service and GREAT MUSIC! I came here for a solo dining experience because that's just how I roll. For all-you-can-eat seafood, the price is GREAT also. As I listened to the sweet soulful sounds of early 2000's R&B and ate like it was my last meal; I realized that I was indeed in my happy place. Do yourself a favor and order the crab balls. FYI there's a $5 charge for a carryout container :-( read more

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Had an incredible dinner here last night! The seafood was exceptionally fresh. ................

Food was delicious as always- this is my go to for the all u can eat options. Service is always impeccable and the server Renee goes out of her way to ensure that food comes out as ordered and that you are satisfied- music and ambience always amazing - highly recommend and it won't break the bank read more

So, we came back. This is one of the places I hate reviewing because it's so damn good and I don't want people find out and create hour-long lines. Shrimp are large and crab legs are fresh and and crispy, not over steamed and hard to crack. David is still here and remembered details about us (from 6 months ago) which made us feel so welcome. Look around and you can see everyone enjoying themselves. Can't wait to go back. Please don't tell anyone. read more

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It's really hard to find a place in Northern Virginia that specializes in well seasoned fried seafood. I was hoping that Ocean Shack would be it but unfortunately it was not. We stopped in to get takeout and ordered their fried shrimp and fried oyster platters with french fries and a side of his puppies. Granted, we ate the food at home which might've impacted the experience but it was just fine - not bad and not great. I would've appreciated some tartar sauce and more seasoning on the shrimp as well as a crispier French fry. The service was very friendly and helpful when we ordered and the decor made you feel like you were by the sea. Maybe I'll give other parts of their menu a try and actually dine in next time. read more

We came for dinner and ordered the seafood boil, and everything was so fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The sauce still has that perfect blend of butter, garlic, and spice! Can't beat the price for all you can eat seafood! read more

Their combination sauce is the best that I've ever had on snow crab legs today. And this is coming from a snow crab leg lover that has had snow, crab legs, and several states. There are a variety of seafood options there. You definitely wanna check them out. Plus, you can watch the game from most of the seating in the restaurant. The food was so good. I even forgot the fact that the server couldn't answer any of my menu questions.. read more

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I recently dined at Ocean Shack, and I have to say the service was outstanding. Renee was truly exceptional; she was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her suggestions were spot on, and her friendly demeanor really enhanced the experience. The food was delicious and packed with flavor, making for a fantastic evening overall. read more

It was very dirty. The dining hall and bathroom. Even the front windows were filthy dirty

First saw this restaurant on TikTok and it sparked my interest. I then of course came here to Yelp to read reviews and they were mixed, which truth be told made me a bit hesitant to visit, however a friend and I decided to give it a try (but I had a backup restaurant juuussst in case it wasn't good). NEWS FLASH - IT WAS GREAT!!! The All You Can Eat Seafood is $57.99 per person and it is absolutely worth every penny! You get to choose 3 "starters", 3 seafood items and also get to choose 3 "sides" all seasoned to your liking. EVERY SINGLE THING WE ORDERED WAS DELICIOUS & FRESHLY PREPARED! The drinks, especially the individual margaritas packed a nice punch and were yummy! There was truly only 1 server during lunch when we were there but the bartender jumped in and did double duty as a server to ensure all customers were taken care of and they deserve all the kudos in the world bc they took care of everyone w a smile. I know I am probably misspelling the bartender's name, but I want to give her a shoutout bc she was truly amazing ... so THANK YOU Aiiree (I hope it's not misspelled that bad lol). In one review someone had an issue bc glass plates weren't used for the AYCE and Seafood Boils yet in my opinion it makes perfect sense bc most seafood boils and crabs are served right on the table which is topped with brown paper or newspaper so, these plates were actually a step up. My friend and I are 100% returning and we're telling others to pay them a visit too :) PS - Restaurant is fairly small inside so there may be a wait during busy hours oh and there's ample parking in their lot. read more

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Always a great experience at Ocean Shack! Their seafood boil and all you can eat menus are really big and the seafood always tastes really fresh. Surprisingly, I love their margaritas too (most places make them way too sweet but these are great). Pricing can be a little expensive once all is said and done but I feel like you really get your money's worth here. Service is also always really prompt and helpful. read more

Food was torch ,service was fast and the ambiance was nice most definitely going back read more

Ocean Shack - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came here to try the endless seafood and tapped out so early everything I had was delicious though! Im so glad I ignored the negative reviews and still gave this place a try! The atmosphere was just right, the music is good and not too loud and the service was outstanding. I went during happy hour time with a friend. They have a great happy hour as well! For our selections, we had the crab balls, catfish, and wings. We also did a regular boil. Mine had crawfish, crab legs, headless shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and ramen. For the sauce I did everything but the lemon pepper one. This was my first time adding noodles and it will not be the last. Everything was delicious, but I did feel like the butter taste was too prevalent so I will switch it up next time. The sausage also isnt the best, but I may get it again just to be sure lol. The wings and catfish were SO good. The crab balls are full of crab and minimal filler. Definitely recommend this place for seafood lovers or someone who just likes a good happy hour with fun bar tenders! read more

Ocean Shack - Bottomless Boil - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Saw this place on instagram and what a classic case of bait and switch. This place does NOT live up to the hype. We arrived on a Saturday around 3pm. The wait was about 25 minutes. Once we got inside, our waitress, Ciera was really nice. She had been working there a few weeks but told us all the food was good, whisper (It's NOT). We ordered the following 3 fish tacos 3 lobster tacos 1 lobster roll Chicken tenders Shrimp basket The fish tacos were freezer patties tossed on top of some lettuce and a soft taco. Trash. Don't waste your time. The Lobster tacos come with "ONE" small piece on a stack of lettuce and jalapeños. Once again, TRASH. Don't waste your time. The lobster roll came with a decent amount of lobster on the "hot dog sized roll" with a ton of sauce. Again, Don't waste your time. The fries were good. The shrimp basket was good and hot. The fries are a little bland. Overall, we were in and out in less than an hour. I have no clue how this place is as busy but the food is just not it. read more

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Not it! Social media has completely hyped this place all the way up smh From the moment I walked in, I was getting Tubi movie vibes and having to eat off a paper plate was confirmation. But our waitress, Kendall was sweet. And that's about all I have to say, no need to return....I repeat, not it! read more

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10/10 good food !good music!wonderful customers service best food in town ask for Renee!!

My boyfriend and I went for lunch on a early Monday afternoon and give this place a 9/10! We ordered the AYCE option and everything we ate was fresh and tasty. I usually do seafood when I'm at the beach, but this place did not disappoint. I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the cajun fries, hush puppies, crab bites, lobster bisque but they were soo good! I'd go back so I recommend. read more

Ocean Shack - Snow crab legs, boiled eggs, steamed shrimp, potatoes, black mussels, and sausage. 10/10! - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia