The food was awesome everything was great the service was great the ambiance was great lobster…read moretails were on point crawfish was on point everything in there was to the tea if you ain't try it yet what are you waiting for my friends and I enjoyed ourselves plus if you have a birthday celebration they'll do it nice and big for you and you can't beat the prices 40 per person yes or you can eat

Kaijin Buffet is an excellent seafood buffet and your experience will vary, depending on your…read moreaccess to the restaurant and the day and time of your visit. For those who live in Co-op City and the immediate vicinity, this is place I would keep steadily on repeat. Part of my experience was navigating the MTA subway, specifically the 2 and 5 trains, thinking Baychester Ave on the 5 was the best stop, but the end of the line at Eastchester-Dyre Avenue may be better. Walking Tillotson Ave from Baychester, you have to know how to take Tillotson to its apparent end along the New England Thruway and where to cross a pedestrian walkway that passes over I-95 to access the continuation of Tillotson on the Co-op City side of I-95. Access to Kaijin can be a factor in your experience, but the experience adds to my knowledge of NYC and how to do it again, because Kaijin is worthwhile to experience again. I arrived around 4:30 on a Saturday. This was a mistake. I would arrive when the restaurant opens or when the dinner rush calms down after seven. As a single person, they will lower your priority on the wait-list. I checked a few times as my number 16 was passed over until I insisted when number 32 was called. They could improve the management of the wait-list. They are trying to seat as many people as possible and many come as large parties for birthdays and from Connecticut and Virginia I overheard. Right off I-95, Kaijin has become a destination, so you are better to visit on a weekday and avoid the weekends if possible. Getting right to the point, the steamed lobster tails come out hot, buttered and well seasoned. On a crowded Saturday, a few people are very aggressive with one woman being offensive. I didn't escalate, but I can see this becoming a hostile scene. They bring out the lobster tails and ring a bell to let everyone know. Waiting for my second lobster tail around the 70 minute mark, I had my plate ready. On a busy weekend afternoon or evening, you will be lucky to have three lobster tails. I did not take any pictures after a lengthy trip to the restaurant and about an hour wait. There is something for everyone and it's not all seafood. The fried chicken looked great. I never got over to the sushi or salad and cold items buffet . The steak and beef short ribs cut the Asian style were not as tender and tasty as I had hoped. The baked salmon was good. The steamed deveined shrimp were better, along with the mussels, both very fresh and well seasoned; though, the shrimp can become overcooked if sitting out too long. The buttery seafood shells, crispy calamari and fried fish were excellent and I ate plenty. That fried fish was crispy on the outside with seasoned batter and flaky inside, almost like cod! I was not in the mood to eat the always plentiful crab legs after my efforts this Saturday. The lobster was superb, but I only managed two. I did not get to the ice cream and desserts. I can understand there is plenty of room for a more glowing review if you are able to access Kaijin at a better day and time, but my reviews are based on facts and real time experience. One could come for the $24 weekday lunch buffet, minus the lobster, or come for the $39 dinner buffet with the lobster on a weekday evening. Given the dinner buffet is open all weekend, I imagine you are better arriving very early or perhaps come after seven on a weekend. Almost everyone behaved well under the circumstances. When I was finally seated, the server quickly took my drink order, lemon iced tea, and never let my glass go empty. My plates and napkins were cleared regularly and efficiently. They did not rush you with the bill at the ninety minute mark and my table was made ready for the next guests by the time I put on my hat and backpack. The bathroom in the back right corner was clean on the way out. 3.7 stars, but could be better on a weekday.

Part Cajun in the swamp theme, part neon lighted bar, loud music, an oddly out of place robot…read moredelivering food and a kayak on the wall makes for a complete mess. However, I was not here for the decor. I was here for the food and the drinks! And neither was a disappointment! We ordered two tequila sunrises. Initially I was taken back by the drink served in a plastic resealable bag. That drink was so good and potent- I had to order a water! I felt the drink hit me before I was even half done with it. Then I understood the resealable bag. I could take it home. Genius. The scallops for the appetizers weren't bad at all! I was impressed. But the kicker was the boils. My date had a combo with snow crab. I on the other hand ordered the crab du jour, 2 lobster tails, 1 lb of shrimp, 1 lb clams, sausage, potato and two corns in medium spice with old bay. Suffice it to say I didn't realize the sheer seriousness of my order. Yes, I took it home and went in deep once again. I have no complaints. The food was awesome. The drinks were generous, the waitress was on point. Definitely will be heading back!

The food itself was well packaged and flavorful. However, it's very apparent that they use a mix of…read morereal lobster and imitation lobster for the roll. It seems that the ends of the roll are real lobster as the claw meat is obvious and the texture is much different. The meat in the center has a much different texture and firmness, and the taste is also much different. I did also get the crab fries and those were delicious as well as the crab cake! Won't order the roll again, but I'll for sure be getting the crab fries and crab cake again!

This location has a sushi place under JK sushi but it's technically juicy King Crab and let me tell…read moreyou, as someone who loves sushi and lives in a sushi desert, this place is my saving grace. Their sushi is always fresh and good enough to satisfy my craving without worrying I'll get sick. Their scallion yellowtail and passion rolls are my favorite. Really unassuming, but a goodie for sure!

Small place, order taker not very welcoming but she took my order and had it ready quickly and…read moreefficiently. Food was really good. It took me about 45 minutes to get home so it was popping hot but perfect temp to just dig in. I will be back when I'm in the area.

It was my first time here. We came to see Chris Brown play on a Friday night. The restaurant itself…read moreis very pretty and overlooks the water. I started off with a Caesar salad, which was quite good, and then I got the grilled pork chops, which were juicy and really tasty with a cherry pepper sauce. My friend got the chicken Scarpariello, which he really enjoyed. Drinks were tasty and good and overall, it was a wonderful night of music. I will definitely be back!

Aptly named, the Marina View Restaurant overlooks, wait for it ... a marina! So that makes for…read moresome interesting boat watching while you dine :) My wife and I popped in recently for a mid-week lunch and we were not disappointed. Our waitress, Chiara, was joyful and attentive and helped us with our choices. I started with the clam chowder, followed by the chicken parm over penne. My wife opted for the mussels and washed it down with a salad. Everything was yummy. My wife said that the mussels were the meatiest she's ever had. As for me, my chicken parm was the epitome of 'comfort food.' And by that, I mean it came covered with cheese and sauce and looked like something out of a Star Trek episode ... but it was delicious, and the leftovers came home for a second meal :) One of the other reviews referred to the Marina View as a 'hidden treasure', and that's kinda true as it's off the beaten path. It's not on Main St. It's down by the water and worth the trip. Highly recommended. PS: We may go back for Elvis night!

Family favorite particularly their Rasta's pastas, the curry chicken and oxtail and fish are also…read moregood. The Mac and cheese is actually very decent here. I really wished they go back to having a dine in option this used to be the spot.

Don't drive too fast down Boston Rd because you might miss this small but mighty little Jamaican…read morerestaurant. I remember when Fish N' Ting first opened several years ago and I'm pleased to know that this family run establishment is still kicking. I would put it in my top five list for Jamaican restaurants in the city. The menu is wide and varying and accommodating of different diets. If you love jerk chicken, you need to try it here! The jerk chicken lovers in my life can't get enough. My recommended dishes are the whiting (fried) with rice and peas, rasta pasta and now the lobster (which I didn't know they had). The seafood is made to order, fresh and super tasty. I never thought sweet chili and lobster would be a good combo but it totally rocks! It was truly delectable. My only issue is that they charge for gravy if the dish isn't saucy (as if) lol but I get it!

The ambiance is inviting and cozy. The food is amazing. Parking is readily available. Service is…read moregreat. I honestly have no complaints about Misto's. I believe they have live band nights that I would like to try out one day. I definitely recommend the rice balls. They're to die for.

Went to this spot on a Friday night with a family member. The place was lively, lots of people…read morelaughing, enjoying their food and drinks. The weather was great, so you could choose to sit inside or out; we chose indoors. Even though our waitress was busy, she was still attentive and friendly. We had sangria, which was really good, and the $$ Italian dishes we ordered hit the spot. The restaurant itself had a nice vibe, clean, nicely decorated, and had a good energy. The staff were welcoming and the bar area seemed pretty popular. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

The Original Crab Shanty on City Island is doing brisk business and most everyone in the restaurant…read moreis there for the Lobster Special, which, according to my friend who recommended the Crab Shanty, had disappeared from the official menu. My friend says he and his wife come here all the time and get the same thing. I brought someone here and we liked it very much and at $38, it's a good value. We walked in the nautically themed Crab Shanty and were seated quickly. Even though the Lobster Special had disappeared from the official menu, I understand it was always possible to order it and it was inevitable they had to bring it back out on the official menu. It comes first with garlic bread that you will devour. Next you have the choice of a salad or clam chowder and that clam chowder hits with the garlic bread. Then comes the main event with the whole lobster split lengthwise, two baked clams and a broiled or steamed shrimp. On the side you can choose fries, rice pilaf or baked potato. The fries were good, the clams and shrimp better and the lobster was great. The lobster is buttered and seasoned well. These are not jumbo lobster, but adequate for the price point. No one goes home hungry and the Crab Shanty goes easy on the wallet so you can return anytime. Service is good too. Four stars!

Had an amazing time at The Crab Shanty today (4/12/26)! The food was on point as always--hot,…read morefresh, and consistently delicious. My sister went all in with the stuffed lobster loaded with clams and shrimp, plus a baked potato and New England clam chowder. I had the Mediterranean Baltimore-style crabs in garlic sauce with clam chowder and broccoli--absolutely . If you love whole crabs like I do, this is the spot. The drinks? Top tier. My sister had a Bloody Mary and Hennessy coladas, and I had an 1800 margarita--bartender definitely knows what they're doing! Only downside was the wait--about 45 minutes--but it was restaurant week on City Island, so expected. Honestly though, the "deal" wasn't much (just a free virgin piña colada or soft drink), so don't go expecting big specials. Overall, still my go-to every time. Great vibes, great food, and always worth it. I'll definitely be back!

We came for dinner on a Saturday night to Dubrovnik. While searching for parking, we realized that…read morethey offer valet parking right in front of the restaurant, which is very convenient. The interior of the restaurant is very nice, very cozy, and gives both a romantic and comforting vibe. They brought us some warm bread to start. We ordered the grilled octopus and cuttlefish risotto to start the meal. The octopus was perfectly cooked, crunchy skin but tender on the inside, and the risotto was scrumptious. Then, we shared a grilled fish entree, which came with a potato and chard mix as a side. We wrapped up our meal with some coffee as we enjoyed the last few pieces of bread. All in all, we had a great experience and will definitely return.

We had a fantastic dinner with a friend! We really enjoyed trying out the menu, starting with three…read moreamazing appetizers: oysters, a pear and apple salad (a mix of wild greens, apples, pears, walnuts, cheese shavings, and citrus dressing), and an octopus salad with none's style- steamed octopus with capers, red onions, potatoes, Croatian extra virgin olive oil, and red wine vinegar). For the main courses, we had golden snapper with julienne vegetables and branzino filet with risotto. To finish, we had three wonderful desserts: fresh berries with whipped cream, chocolate and orange cake, and Croatian-style crepes with rose hip jam. We also had drinks and coffee. The service was excellent; they were attentive and efficient. We sat outside on the upper patio, which was a bit chilly, but they had space heaters to make it cozy. It was a wonderful night!

Run don't walk to this place. Popped in tonight for the first time ordered the snapper steamed with…read moreoctopus, broccoli peppers, and onions corn delicious and we asked for it to be spicy. The person who's eating it loves spicy and hasn't even complained once about the spice level, then we also had the steamed shrimp with yellow rice and the yams delicious. The service is impeccable. These four people are running this place with precision. There is no ambience, but that's not what you're there for. You're there for the food run don't walk call them Order ahead and go pick it up. They are busy they should be healthy. Delicious amazing go!!!

Had the Crab Sticks..First off there's way too much breading! The imitation crab meat was skimpy &…read morenon existent! Waste of money! Through them away. Fish sandwich was disappointing too with all the breading they add. Advice, change breading for sure! 3 pieces of fish instead of 2 is what it should be.

It's been years since I've been here. I'd forgotten how great the food is and service is…read moreimpeccable. Friends took me here for my birthday and we had reservations at another place, but they "lost" them? All of us have been here before so we decided why not, and see what happens. The place was incredibly busy, we had about a 20 minute wait but it was worth it! Our server Robert was top notch. Professional and cordial. He Immediately came over with glasses of water, garlic bread, cheese and olive tapas, a house salad, and napkins. Tried the broiled fisherman's combo: shrimp, scallops, fish fillet, mussels, stuffed clams, lobster tail, and a side, I opted for linguini with garlic aioli. Everything was cooked very well and the presentation amazing and beautiful. Now here's something you don't see every day; an actual stuffed clam where the clam is still partially attached to the shell! None of that surimi crap! Finished the meal with a double espresso, shared a tartufo and cheese cake. I don't know if the digestif was complementary, but it was a nice touch. I don't know how the kitchen keeps up with the orders. The waitstaff must put a few miles on their feet a day and a cardio workout carrying the trays overflowing with food. Amazing! Everything in the restaurant is kept neat, clean, and organized. The music is not overwhelming. You can hear each other at the table. When the weather is a little nicer, they have beautiful outdoor seating with views of Long Island sound. It is very romantic, when the sun is setting, you can imagine yourself being somewhere exotic and far away. As the song goes; "Sometimes you don't know what you got till it's gone."

Big portions and food was cooked well but absolutely no flavor. Service was also not great…read more Too expensive for the food.