4.5 stars. I cannot…read moreoverstate how friendly the staff here is. Very welcoming, very patient, very kind. Set a really great tone for my visit. There are surprising number of chicken options here for a place called, "This Is Seafood", but not quite as many seafood options as I hoped. I was really looking forward to getting an order of fried scallops for lunch and I was a little disappointed they didn't have them on the menu. I decided to get the Combo #4: 3 whole wings, 6 fried shrimp, and my choice of 1 piece of fish and side dish. For my fish, I chose fried catfish and for my side I chose hush puppies. The combo also came with a fountain drink. I decided to mix their house-made lemonade and house-made iced tea and it made the perfect half-and-half. The wait wasn't too bad, as the food was being freshly made. It was piping hot and crispy when I received it. Those shrimp were huge! Some of the biggest fried shrimp I've ever had...And not those butterfly shrimp either. Whole shrimp, and the tail was removed so I didn't have to worry about accidentally crunching on one of the shells. The catfish was delectable! Perfectly seasoned, delightfully crispy, and absolutely melted in my mouth. So good. I'm coming back for the catfish if nothing else. The wings were perfectly fried, nice and crispy, but they were a bit too light on the seasoning for my taste. And the mumbo sauce tasted too similar to barbecue sauce. I did not like that, so I ended up saving the rest of the wings until I got home to put my own mumbo sauce on them. The hush puppies were also really good. I like that they were fried perfectly and weren't greasy... Even after reheating them. Overall, my lunch cost me about $25 and it was enough food for at least two meals. Can't beat that. I'll be back for that catfish.

If You're Looking For Good Seafood Without Breaking The Bank, This Spot Is Worth Checking Out…read more Great Prices, Fast Service, And Friendly Staff. Everything Came Out Quick & Fresh. There's Plenty Of Parking Available, So It's Easy To Pull Up And Grab Your Food Without Any Hassle. They Have A Huge Variety Of Options, So There's Plenty To Choose From. Definitely The Kind Of Place You'll Need To Visit More Than Once To Try Different Items. FRIED SHRIMP & FRIES I Ordered The Fried Shrimp And Fries & Listen... They Had My Favorite Type Of Fries: Crinkle Cut, Crispy, Yet Still Soft Inside. This Alone Made Me Happy . The Shrimp Were Big, Fried Perfectly & Had A Nice Crunch On The Outside. I Just Wish They Had A Little More Seasoning For Extra Flavor. Solid Seafood Spot With Good Portions, Great Prices, Easy Parking, & Friendly Service. I'll Definitely Be Back To Try More Stuff. I Can't Believe I Never Knew They Had This In Clinton, I've Been To The District Heights Location But Happy For This 1 Too.

great customer service and awesome food. fast and the food always come out great. My go to when i…read morewant something quick but healthy

I ordered takeout for the family and I when we weren't up to going out for dinner. We've had Mezeh…read moreonce before and figured we would try it out again since they had a BOGO deal on Uber Eats. It worked out perfectly because we didn't want to eat too much. I love how Mezeh didn't disappoint again. The food was tasty and fresh. They give you so many options too for the bowls with sides and protein. The chicken kabob is a safe choice for me too since Shane spicy chicken shawarma can be really spicy.

Always great food at Sardis. Have thankfully never had an issue with service, parking, space,…read moretaste, or vibes. Will always return when thinking of Peruvian chicken and such. Several places to sit and eat and wide comfy booths.

Famous Chef Thomas Reviews: Sardi's Pollo a la Brasa (Clinton, Maryland)…read more The Verdict If a restaurant wishes to test its understanding of hospitality, it is not found in the complexity of its menu, but in the grace with which it handles a simple request. At Sardi's in Clinton, the answer, in this case, is clear, and it is not favorable. The Examination A. Foundation : The Establishment Sardi's has long positioned itself as a dependable destination for rotisserie chicken and Peruvian-inspired comfort. For years, The Famous Chef Thomas was not merely a customer, but a consistent patron, returning regularly, investing both time and money into the establishment. The food, while not revolutionary, delivered consistency. The relationship, however, was the true asset. And that is precisely what was mishandled. B. Structure : The Request The request was simple: A standard side of mixed vegetables, unchanged in portion, slightly adjusted in composition. A modest increase in corn within a dish that already contains corn. No additional cost burden. No operational disruption. No deviation from the existing ingredients. This is not culinary innovation. This is basic accommodation. Yet, the request was denied. Not once, but twice. C. Discipline or Failure : The Breakdown A single denial may be dismissed as an oversight. A second confirms policy over judgment. Escalation to management should represent recovery, an opportunity to restore the customer relationship. Instead, it compounded the failure. The response, lacking flexibility and refinement, revealed something deeper than a one-off interaction. It exposed a systemic issue: a disregard for customer value and an unwillingness to exercise discretion in service. When a loyal patron, one contributing thousands of dollars annually; cannot receive a minor, reasonable accommodation, the issue is no longer operational. It is cultural. Hospitality Assessment First Impression: Previously reliable, now overshadowed by rigidity Hospitality: Inflexible, dismissive under simple pressure Execution of Food: Consistent but ultimately secondary Authenticity / Identity: Undermined by lack of service awareness Value Alignment: Broken, price is no longer justified without respect Final Judgment The Famous Chef Thomas does not measure a restaurant solely by its food, but by its understanding of the guest. At Sardi's in Clinton, a small request revealed a large truth. A year has passed since that final interaction. No return visits. No further patronage. Thousands in lost revenue, exchanged for a refusal that should never have occurred. The Famous Chef Thomas does not recommend this establishment.

#NFLPlayoffs Chile, Ledo's came thru with the hot, gooey, perfectly seasoned (barbecue chicken,…read morewhite cheese and FREE regular cheese) pizzas ... went well with the cold beer and company while watching the Commanders success over the Lions! The number of people I know who are NOT a fan of Ledo's continues to baffle me. What say YOU? I'll give this location (Clinton) 5 stars when the cashiers, managers, owners ... whomever is on duty, actually smiles, talks, or remotely acts like they enjoy all the money they're making. Not a deal breaker as they're never "rude". I'm still willing to try to make it in for $6 Calzone Tuesday and I'm definitely grateful for tonight's purchase.

These guys stayed open when the city was shut down in the blizzard came in the clutch satisfied my…read moreappetite I'll be back

I love this spot--you've gotta try Fireman's Cafe in Clinton, MD. The staff is amazing, the food is…read morea solid 5, and I'm treating my admins using our 2026 morale budget. Jose will be taking care of us--cool guy, great service. They provide great music Bob Marley to be exact. Come on through, family. Peace and love!!

This Spot Is A Whole Experience... Not Just A Meal. It Said They Were Closed On Sunday, I'm Glad I…read moreCalled To Check & Find Out They Are Now Open Sundays. I've Been Wanting To Try This Place For Over a Year Now. FRIED SHRIMP PLATTER - $18 Came With 8 Pieces Of Fried Shrimp & Two Sides. I Chose Mac & Cheese + Fries. The Shrimp Was Lightly Battered And Fried Perfectly Not Heavy Or Greasy At All. Exactly How I Like It! FRIES They Were Okay, Did The Job. Personally, I Wish They Had Crinkle-Cut Fries, That Would've Taken It Up A Notch. MAC N CHEESE Really Good & Honestly Different From Anywhere Else I've Had. Comforting & Flavorful Without Being Basic. I Definitely Need To Try Their Crack Cakes Next Time Especially The One With Lobster Meat BBQ SAUCE OMGGGGGG!!!!!! Their BBQ Sauce Deserves Its Own Section. I Tried It On The Side & It Was Everything. It Immediately Reminded Me Of The BBQ From The Rib Man On The Street Corner In DC.... Brought Back So Many Memories. So Good They Need More Items With This Sauce, Period. The Staff Was Super Friendly & Had Smiles. Special Shoutout To The Lady Working As The Cashier, She Was Absolutely Phenomenal. So Kind, Welcoming, & Extremely Helpful. They Definitely Hired The Right Person To Bring Warmth To The Space. I Loved The Fire Station Theme. From The Fire Pole To The Phone & The Entire Setup, It Truly Felt Like A Real Fire Station. Super Clean, Thoughtfully Designed, And Very Welcoming. Great Food, Amazing Sauce, Incredible Service, And A Unique Theme That Makes You Want To Come Back. This Place Is A Gem.

there were employees at the front who sat me right away, he asked me for my preference, booth or…read moretable. my waiter took a while to come after I was seated. the table next to me was seated after me, but their waiter came before mine. my waiter was very kind tho and he initially came to my table with extra plates and plenty of napkins. he did forget something and I had to ask again for it. he did not check on me often when I needed my water refilled, but I did notice him busy attending to multiple tables. he was considerate with helping me with boxing my remaining to go food and asking if I needed additional untensils. I asked for a side of ranch and it wasn't an additional charge and gave me a large cup portion. food came out at a reasonable time, dessert came out quick. drinks took a while to come out. they do serve alcohol and specialty drinks. there is a visual bar area but not a bar seating area. good pricing for the size and delicious. there's plenty of seating inside. they have their own free with plenty of parking lot. there are multiple stalls bathrooms available and it was clean.

*sigh* So my family of 4 came here for my parents 36th…read moreanniversary dinner, was seated and greeted by Julianna. From first introduction, things were going well. We ordered a bottle of wine (They do not serve Merlot by the way, so we found out this particular evening), our salads and waited for Julianna to return. She returned with dirty glasses and from that moment forward, we didn't see too much of her after. *video included* Her disappearing act was so good, we kindly had to ask another server to locate her so we can simply get a clean glass and ask where our 20-minute salads were. At some point, Julianna came back, resolved the dirty wine glass issue and moved on. Later in the evening, our table of 4 was greeted by Antoinette - the owner or GM, my dad ordered a rib eye that also, was not in store, so he was told to order another cut. So within that night, we had 2-menu alterations that we needed to make. Our food later did come out and as I previously mentioned, the food quality in my opinion, has declined over the years - and this is someone whose been coming to Topolino's for over 15-20 years. The paste was loose or thin if you will, and was better the following day - with some seasoning and thicker sauces. When our check finally came, Antoinette was nice enough to take the bottle of wine off the our tab, which my family and I did appreciate. Overall, this was not the most successful trip here. I think out of of the 4 of us that were present, only 1 of us were pleased with our experience. So take that information how you will; I think it'll be a longer period before my family & I return here again, but thanks Antoinette anyway for your efforts. You tried to save it.

service was quick. food is good portions, good and came out…read morequick. plenty of indoor dining seating and spaced out to move around. they have a single room uni gender bathroom available. located in a free parking lot area.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ hello ma'am,…read more‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ how was your day? ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ i found the tofu teriyaki with brown rice, and the tofu teriyaki with fried rice, and the tofu teriyaki with noodles to be delicious!!!!!!!!the brown rice, fried rice, and noodles were each a delight for my whole mouth!!!!!!!! the vegetables were properly cooked: well seasoned, adequately sauced, and lightly crisp, yet moist as well as tender. also, the tofu is always so tasty!!!!!!!! i got it with mushrooms a couple of times and they taste perfect!!!!!!!! the tofu teriyaki with white rice is super yummy too!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ the seaweed salad is out of this world!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ my mom does not often let me eat it, but the avocado & cucumber rolls are a savory, soft, nevertheless, just slightly chewy, melt-in-your mouth ecstasy. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ the avocado salad is tasty, fresh, revitalizing, and magical. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ the restaurant is physically well designed, always mess-free, and its food is constantly awesome!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ i like that i can please call the restaurant ahead of time to please get my order ready, and have my mom kindly pick it up for me. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ i have ordered food from clinton, maryland's japan express on uber eats at least once; it is a fun experience and the food tastes just as pleasurable when obtained using this method!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ lastly,the restaurant associate women are definitely so ultra cute, nice, and sexy, i observed that i'm always stunned by their kindness and beauty!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ thanks for the food, gorgeous plus generous ladies, and the whole experience. i am definitely a repeat eater at clinton's japan express!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

best italian restuarant in the area! service was great! I had mussels red and seafood salad and it…read morewas yummy!

I was meeting my auntie for lunch here since this was a good halfway point and I love Italian food…read more We haven't been here before so we were eager to try the dishes. We had a really great server and an even more exceptional manager who walked around to ensure all the patrons were having a good experience. I had a spaghetti dish and my aunt had salmon. Unfortunately the food was incredibly bland or over salted. There were definitely some issues with seasoning. I hate to leave this review because I thought the service was impeccable but I wasn't sure how to tell the waiter that the food wasn't great and we were afraid to ask for something else that may fall short of expectations. Either way, I may visit in the future as I hope it was a one off, but not anytime soon unfortunately.

The Lavender Frost 75 is one of my favorite cocktails. I come here just for that. It's beautiful,…read moreit's refreshing... Worth a try. They also sell slices of cake that are actually made by somebody's auntie. None of that commercial kitchen stuff. One bite of that cake takes me all the way back to Grandma's house. During my last visit they had coconut cake (with the pineapple filling!) as well as German chocolate cake. I have not seen a German chocolate cake since my mother made me one for my 21st birthday... A very long time ago. I didn't even think people made German chocolate cake anymore. It looked so good, but I got my sugar rush off of the coconut cake. Hopefully they'll have it next time I come. They also have a small area in the front where they sell all kinds of different things. The last time I was there I believe they had t-shirts, mugs, and a few other interesting things for purchase. This is a great place to kick back, hang out, and really experience community. Most of the staff I've interacted with are friendly, welcoming, and attentive. However, there is one staff member who has been my server every time I've visited, and his demeanor is consistently unpleasant. He is not welcoming, not attentive, doesn't smile, and definitely doesn't seem like he's happy to be there. Because he's not attentive, I often have to flag him down for assistance, and he always responds in a way that feels as though I'm inconveniencing him. This experience is noticeably different from the level of service I've observed other patrons receiving and I hope this is something that can be promptly addressed. Customers spend too much money to be met with attitude and treated with disinterest and disrespect.

I went to Mix and Mingle: Coffee and Lounge on a Friday night for my cousin's birthday, and overall…read morethe vibe was really nice. First Fridays are clearly a big deal there because the place was packed, the Gogo band was good, and the atmosphere was fun. I ended up sitting at the bar instead of getting a table and ordered a drink for myself, a drink for my cousin, and some shrimp. The food and drinks were actually good, so I can definitely see why people like coming here. What frustrated me was the pricing and gratuity situation. After looking at the menu, I saw it mentioned a 20% gratuity for parties of four or more, so I didn't think that applied to me since I was sitting at the bar with no table. I even asked the waitress if I could order food at the bar and she said yes, but nobody explained there would still be an automatic gratuity added. The drinks were $12 each and the bang bang shrimp were $13, so I was confused when my total came out to almost $50 and not realizing I added additional to the tip. I had to ask for the receipt multiple times before I finally saw the gratuity charge unbeknownst to me. I think the restaurant/menu needs to be a lot more upfront and clear about when gratuity is automatically added... and that's whether it's for First Fridays, live bands, bar service, or anything else. Being surprised by service fees, automatic gratuity or any hidden fee not clearly mentioned, for me, can leave a bad impression even when the food and atmosphere are good. As a small business, there are already stereotypes and complaints people make about hidden fees and pricing, and situations like this unfortunately don't help that narrative. With that said, I still plan to come back because I genuinely enjoyed the music, food, and overall vibe. I just wish the pricing and gratuity policies were communicated more clearly from the beginning... especially in this economy!

Great service. Shout out to Charles, Bruce Lee and the other manager(?) who visited our table…read more Their menu upgrades were impressive and had us hopeful about our future drinks and entrees. Sadly, it was short lived joy butttt not ALL was a bust! The Legendary Long Island Iced Tea and the Ruby Red Cocktail were decent but the spiked soft drink missed its mark. Also, the salad bar still looked appetizing and was enjoyed by the lone shark in our party of 5 that indulged today. The rest of the food was just NOT good. I promise you ... I am not exaggerating. To add insult to injury, their prices are ridiculous and absolutely do NOT match the portion sizes. Excellent presentation tho'! Check out the pics of the (child sized ... LOL) smash burger, cat fish filets (we get bigger, for less, at every single run of the mill seafood boil spot), salmon (WAYYYY smaller than in previous visits) and seafood pasta (even the breadstick looked mad to be on the same plate). Oops ... not ALL was putrid ... the salmon glaze was still yummy. To read my other reviews you know I'm a consistent, convenient, keep-it-local, neighborhood-eats type of gal. Unfortunately, Ruby Tuesday gotta be scratched off my list.

Customer service was very helpful and pleasant. Management was very helpful and pleasant. Place was…read morevery clean. Food was very fresh hot and very delicious. This would have to be the best Location I have ever been too. The crew really goes over in beyond to make customers happy and to make sure orders are the way there supposed to be. A 5 star is a understatement for this location .