We usually go for the all-you-can-eat option here for my parents' birthdays, and everyone always…read moreleaves happy. This place is reliable. We've had plenty of bad experiences with Chinese buffet seafood making us feel sick--pretty sure I'm not the only one--but that has never happened here. The food is always freshly steamed and served hot when you order. I'm not a big fan of overly salty, heavy American-style seasoning, so I really appreciate that they can prepare it without all that. Also, my daughter doesn't eat much seafood, but they're flexible and let us order something simple like a mozzarella stick for her, which is a huge plus. Yes, there's an 18% gratuity for parties of 5 or more, but it feels fair for the quality and service. The gumbo you can order on the side is amazing, and the crab legs, mussels, clams, and shrimp are all fresh and delicious. It's $58.99 per person, which isn't cheap, but definitely worth it. Highly recommend.

Had a really good first experience at Ocean Crab! Their AYCE menu is a great deal with so many…read moreoptions and a LOT of food. You get 3 appetizers first. We started with the hush puppies, sweet potato fries and chicken wings. All were perfectly fried and tasty. The hush puppies were the highlight. Then we moved onto our seafood. We got a huge platter of snow crab legs, a lobster tail, shrimp and mussels. The seafood came out piping hot and cooked well. I wish the seafood had a bit more seasoning and less chunks of garlic. But, overall enjoyed it! They give you gloves and a bib so you can dig in without worrying getting too messy. One special thing they have on the menu is their ramen side. I've never seen this at other crab boils. The ramen is so tasty in the garlic butter sauce. It was my favorite part and I kept going back for more! We ordered another platter of seafood and were stuffed! The service can be improved. Our waitress came by a few times but not enough to get refills on our drinks or other things we needed. But, overall a good experience.

The oysters were fantastic. Clean, sweet and delicious. The lobster bisque was delightful…read more My husband had the clam steamers and he thoroughly enjoyed them. He also had the shrimp and scallops combo. But best of all was the service. From the front desk, our waiter, the runner staff and the manager checking on us was superb.

Came on a Saturday about 6:30 and were seated promptly for 5. The place reopened in this new…read morelocation about a year ago so still looks great and new. Love the concept of open windows however in front of it is a parking lot. Food included steak and crabcake, oysters, and fish and chips which they are known for. 5/5 on the fish and chips, and the oysters were out of this world - tasted fresh, lightly fried to perfection. The steak and crab cake was more 4/5 - not a complainer, but when the steak came out well done rather than medium well, I did say something. So I could eat with the party, just sent the steak back, and to my surprise they did not come back with just a steak but a whole replacement meal which I had the next day. Between that and attentiveness to drink refills and knowledgable recommendations, the service was 5/5. The overall rating reflects the excellent service and very good food, while also taking the price point into consideration. With prices continuing to rise, patrons expect exceptional flavor across the board for those extra dollars. There were a few areas where I felt the food could have delivered just a little more, so I'm not quite at 5 stars yet.

Amazing, awesome, wonderful! Not sure which I should pick. Loved my 6" lobster roll, sweet potato…read morefries were on point and the corn on the cob was good. I asked for some garlic powder and they brought me fresh garlic so I put it in my butter and poured it on my corn and lobster roll- I'm a garlic-a-holic. I will be back to have dinner here with my husband. Oh I for got about the service... Excellent service. I sat on the patio, Yasmine was my waitress, checked on me frequently. From the time I ordered I think my food was out in 8-10 minutes tops. I can't say enough good things about this place. I ordered pumpkin cheese cake to go for dessert later.

No presentation gimmicks, tricks, and the pretensions of a restaurant trying to earn a Michelin…read morestar that they never, ever will. Just a damn good lobster roll with real chunks of meat, seasoned perfectly well. $50 for a foot-long lobster roll, side of broccolini (up charge), grilled corn, and fries. Totally worth it.

Like Trios, but even better. Get ready for a bunch of superlatives…read more.. This place has some similarities to Trios in Merrifield. Both Heirloom and Trios are attached to--and share a kitchen with--a Roadhouse Grill, and all of them are owned by the same parent company. However, Heirloom is much smaller, which I suspect makes it easier to control quality. Based on my experiences--one visit here and many visits to Trios over the years--the quality of just about everything is better at Heirloom. My meal consisted of their Smoked Manhattan, the Burrata salad, and the Heirloom Burger. (The burger was so good that they named the restaurant after it!) The Manhattan was one of the best Manhattans I've ever had. It had a wonderfully mellow, balanced flavor that edged toward sweet, despite being made with rye. Maybe it was the aroma--and eventual taste--of the large toasted marshmallow suspended over my glass where the cherry would normally go? I guess, to be sure, I'll have to go back and order another. The Burrata did what all great burratas do: each bite felt like a mouthful of sunshine. The cheese, tomatoes, arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette combined to create pure culinary happiness. The only better burrata I can recall was at Mikrolimano in Athens. However, once you factor in travel time and parking, Heirloom is definitely the better value. The Heirloom Burger was absolutely delicious. This past week I've been waxing poetic about burgers because one of the Hackney's restaurants back home is closing after 70 years, so emotionally, I'm not prepared to bestow any new burger honors just yet. However, check back in a few weeks, and you may very well see this review updated to say that the Heirloom Burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Other logistics... The service was OUTSTANDING. We were seated right at our reservation time, greeted warmly by several staff members, and waited on nearly hand and foot by Alex. She explained the menu, helped us select our beverages, and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the meal. It was attentive service without ever feeling intrusive. Parking is free after 5 and on weekends in a multi-story garage about half a block away. Happy hour is 5-7. They call Heirloom a speakeasy, but it feels more like a small restaurant with an eight-stool bar and a few high-tops. It's intimate compared with the Roadhouse, but not exactly speakeasy-intimate. And, finally, Heirloom is inside Roadhouse. You walk down a hallway, turn left into a very short hallway, open an unmarked door, and then go through a second door marked only by a red rose on the handle. I suspect the obscure entrance is their justification for calling it a speakeasy. But with food and service this good, they can call it whatever they like.

Went there to celebrate a friends promotion! Happy Hour was pretty good. Definitely recommend the…read moremeatballs! They were delicious! The drinks were average. We all ordered off the regular menu for our meal and we ordered the same dish which was the Sea bass...it's nothing to write home about TBH. It wasn't horrible...but it wasn't delicious either. They ate their entire meal...I didn't eat all of mine. So...I'd say it's a hit or miss meal. The ambiance is AWESOME! I'll definitely go back! And I've recommended this spot to other ppl already! A hidden gem in Reston! Service was awesome! Our waitress was really nice and she made some good recommendations for drinks. We don't have to wait long for anything.

Great extra large crabs. Meaty and delicious. August 29 2026. Thank you Lopos! Hunter and Laura…read morerepeat customers. Always helpful to call ahead. Cooked to order.

So glad I found this place and won't have to trek to wharf all the time. They were so friendly and…read morethrew in extras. The crabs were huge and heavy. Finally a place in the suburbs with live crabs at reasonable prices.

The soup of the day (I think either crab or lobster) was delicious. I love the presentation with…read morethe paw-shaped plate and having control over the toppings. My boyfriend enjoyed his burger too. The bar is very unique looking. Actually, the whole place is very interesting visually. Bizarre but in a fun way and still looks cohesive. Shoutout to Nathan, our server. He was very funny and kind! We had never been to Herndon before and this was a lovely introduction to the area. Would love to return someday.

Have not been here in a bit, but just as remembered. Unique sitting around the kitchen/bar area,…read morethat I really like. Happy Hour Specials every night, a big plus. Go with the flatbreads, all are really really good. I washed mine down with a red Sangria. Last night had live entertainment, Ray "Mr Swifty" Castro and niece "Tiny Tea" were incredible, great little concert that everyone seemed to really enjoy! Hope to see them again!

Always something great to find here. Call ahead and they will order you whatever you'd like…read more Quality of ingredients is wonderful. Definitely feels like an old fashioned fish monger with mariner decor. And the mailing list is a definite must!

Wow! I did some previous research and called ahead because I was interested in picking up fish for…read morehand rolls and sushi. The customer service is phenomenal! It's a family owned business and you can definitely feel the family atmosphere! I provided the amount of folks I wanted to feel and the variety of fish I was hoping to pick up! The yellowtail, tuna, salmon and scallops were buttery and flavorful! Everyone was raving about how fresh the seafood was and how it was better than eating at a sushi restaurant! Whether you are in the market for some oysters, lobsters, etc., they have everything! I also learned they frequent a lot of the local farmer's markets! Thank you to Matthew and Noah for making everything possible! Tip: Sign up for the email newsletter! I will be back and you should definitely visit Lobster Maine-ia for all your seafood needs!

Great food and even better service. The effort they put into the food really shows in the quality…read moreof the food; they have the best crab cakes in the area as well. The owners are great people and love to talk to their customers.

Frye's is definitely a good place to go to get an excellent crab cake. I mean, if this is what…read moreyou're "famous" for, it better be good and it is. The crab cake is not full of breading and filler like a lot of crab cakes, so I was happy with that. I got the "Goliath" crab cake platter, which came with hush puppies and a side, and I paid the extra $2.50 for the seafood salad. The hush puppies were cooked perfectly and were pretty tasty, a little sweet like I prefer them, and also pretty filling. I was a bit disappointed in the seafood salad since the dressing that is used overpowers the taste of the imitation crab, which is what I wanted to taste. I love the sweetness of the crab, but didn't taste it at all. Overall, I was happy with my food but I can't say I will eat here very often as my meal was $42 without including the tip, and for one person and a meal that barely filled a to go box it's a bit much. However, if I crave a crab cake sandwich, I will stop in again and try that.

Sat at the bar first time in over a year. Same friendly bartender. Couldn't believe I remembered…read morehim. The service exceptional and the happy hour was amazing as always. Love the nachos with crab and shrimp. The pickled jalapeños set the entire nacho off! The French fries are seriously some of the best I have had! So hot and crunchy! Still love the tartar sauce with a slight hint of bay seasoning! I will be back....

S T I L L our Top Restaurant…read more We started dining at PassionFish Reston circa 2012. Over the years we dined there hundreds of times. In fact we have 18,000 loyalty points. We had not been to PassionFish Reston since December 2020 because we moved to a southern state. We finally visited our family and friends in the DMV and celebrated two fabulous dinners and one happy hour after a six-year hiatus. Well PassionFish was still top shelf, sterling caliber with Chef Chris Clime as the new owner. Thank goodness because after a long gap in enjoying the restaurant, staff, and delicious seafood cuisine - it still is the best. We had two mouth watering dinner with family and friends while visiting town. We enjoyed the always terrific Blackened Swordfish, Halibut, and the most spectacular Whole Crispy Rockfish entree. Our deserts were the Key Lime Pie with Pineapple Sorbet and the Chocolate Dome with Cotton Candy volcano eruption - SUPERB all were. It was so wonderful to see staff members whom we remembered still working the the restaurant. Damien Beard, the manager, was equally as welcoming to see us again after six-years. PassionFish Reston could not be in better hands and we cannot wait to celebrate again with the staff. Cheers.

Absolutely delightful! Our meals were excellently prepared, the veggies were fresh and store made…read moresauces enhanced everything. Our server was especially friendly and helpful. All in all, a pretty place with excellent staff and great food. It was perfect for our lunch.

We are so lucky in this area to have so many amazing Vietnamese restaurants…read moreto choose from.  Saigon Bistro is ok but not our favorite.  When we had lunch there, we shared the crispy egg rolls, fresh spring rolls, vermicelli and the shaking beef.  Everything was fine and we appreciated the friendly service.  The restaurant is clean and there are plenty of tables.  Parking is also very easy in the large lot out front. There was nothing at all wrong with our meal, it was just not as memorable as several other places we have frequented.