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.

The AYCE deal is a great value and incredibly filling. Definitely the kind of place where your…read moremoney goes a long way. The service was also thorough and professional, which made the experience even better. The portions are huge, so I'd recommend coming with more people to really try a variety of dishes and make the most of it. We live about 40 minutes away, so it would probably be more of an occasional treat for us, but if you're ever in the area, it's worth checking out.

Beautiful building and ambiance. Large dining areas with a centerpiece bar when you walk in. I made…read morereservations about an hour before we planning on getting there, which for a Saturday night at 6ish was amazing. We started with a dozen oysters and the appetizer special - Ceviche. I was impressed when it was a variety of boutique oysters - Sweet Jesus, Ford Signature and Tangler. They were all very good and clean, I do wish they had remembered to bring the mignonette. The ceviche was fresh and flavorful. For entrees my husband got the Ribeye Special topped with a lobster sauce served with mushrooms and mashed potatoes. Steak was cooked perfectly and quality cut. My son got the filet and mushrooms with chorizo mac and cheese. Again, cooked well and quality cut. The mac and cheese was VERY good. I was a smidge complicated as I wanted the blackened scallop pasta but with shrimp and oysters instead. Zero problems. Penne pasta in a tequila lime sauce with peppers and onions. Delish! Our daughter got the steak and mashed potatoes off the kids menu and thoroughly enjoyed it. Restaurant was clean, there was plenty of staff and the manager stopped by a couple times to check on us or clear plates. It was a great experience and we'd definitely go back.

Place had an open and inviting vibe (perhaps because of the open full glass panels!). Sounded like…read morethe bar area was hopping with activity. A tad disappointed that happy hour was restricted to the bar. Ordered lobster roll Connecticut style. Loved this style, as it is pure lobster. Wife ordered clam chowder and cornbread. She loved this as well. Though I found the roll to be reasonably priced, expect to drop coin.

Today, we sat outside. I wanted to bring my dog. John was very accommodating. It was very cozy with…read morethe heater on and closed in with those clear tarps. I've been having GI problems so needed to avoid fried foods which at Ford's is excellent always. I decided on a burger cooked medium. The burger meat was soft and very tasty. The bun was fresh and delicious! I loved it!

finally made it to Ford's Fish Shack, and I have to say, the recommendations were spot on. We went…read moreon a Saturday night and it wasn't crowded at all; we had a reservation, but it didn't look like we actually needed one. Our server, Sofia, was great. She was super attentive, always checked in on us, and gave us some really solid tips for our appetizers and entrees. We started with a dozen oysters from three different locations. I'm no expert, but I really enjoyed them...they tasted just like the beach! My wife ordered the Maine seafood basket, and the seafood was delicious and perfectly crunchy. I'm definitely getting that next time. I went with three lobster tails (one fried, two grilled), and they were honestly some of the best I've ever had. That butter sauce is amazing. I'm already looking forward to going back. I can't believe it took me this long to finally try it!

My friends and I went here for drinks and Alex was the best ever! She was so accommodating and…read morefun:) We stan Alex.

It's discovering places like this that I feel compelled to write reviews for Yelp. My husband and…read moreI were picking up our son at Dulles and wanted a nice restaurant to try since we had to make the drive from Richmond. This was number one on the list when I searched best restaurants in Reston and it did not disappoint! Heirloom is tucked away in the distillery and has a cozy speakeasy feel with green velvet booths and an eclectic seafood forward menu. Cocktails : Manhattan - top notch My sweet side piece - fun presentation with table side bubbles! Feels a bit like a fall drink. Warm spice. Very tasty and too easy to drink fast lol Apps: We got the baked shrimp and the beef carpaccio. Both outstanding and so flavorful. Just needed some bread to soak up the sauce in the baked shrimp. The lemon rind in the shrimp was a perfect compliment to the sauce and the carpaccio was perfectly seasoned and the thinnest slices I have ever had which made it delicate and delicious. Entrees: We got the sea bass and the short rib bolognese. Blown away by how good both of these were and so very different. The short rib bolognese had a rich but not heavy flavor with fresh pasta and a delightful velvety spiciness - not heat though. The sea bass was crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked with a carrot ginger puree that was sublime with the spinach and fish. We loved both of these entrees. Really wanted dessert but sadly not more room which was better for our stomachs and our wallets. It's not a cheap endeavor here but worth the cost for a fabulous meal out and a very cool vibe.

I went there yesterday to bring crabs home for my family and the young man in there was so polite,…read moregreat service and most importantly the crabs we got were absolutely amazing. They were very heavy and had lots of meat. They were very generous too and gave a few extra crabs. I highly recommend this small business. The kid working in there said his dad owned it for 11 years.

I have never left a review on Yelp. We have been buying crabs for 40 years and also since Lopos…read moreopened. We order 2 dozen large today. Most were soggy which means they were overstepped or been sitting in water. They were small an nowhere near large. There were 5 or 6 larger ones in thr bottom which were cooked better I think they ran out of large and threw the rest in and wouldn't tell us . We spend at least $1000 a summer with Lopos. This is our last visit.

Came in for happy hour and really enjoyed it!great selection and a nice, relaxed ambiance. My…read moreserver, Edgar, was super friendly and gave great recommendations. If you go, definitely ask for him!

Tasty food, good service. A bit upscale, and not too pricey. I like the ambience…read more Cxxcccccccc c.

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!

People are nice, service is good. It's a small establishment and not a sit down restaurant. Order…read moreover the counter and enjoy at home. I've gotten live lobster from here and steamed them at home during the summer- had a great experience with fresh lobsters! I recently tried the lobster rolls and it was fine. I'm not sure if I'll be back for the rolls, but I will for live lobsters. Lobster rolls are $20.20 for 1. They can assemble it for you, or you can take them home, toast it and assemble. I recommend the latter and add butter to the rolls. I also added a big squeeze of lemon before eating. I've had better, but in a pinch these are good. I think I'm partial to Connecticut lobster rolls. Out of curiosity, I weighed each container of meat. One came out to 4.58 oz and the other 4.66 oz (including the container, which on its own was about 0.7-0.8 oz). Loved the bread- soft and even better with the slight buttery toast. On another note, I know it's not peak season for anything, but the fish under the glass counter looked a little gray and sad. I will be back during the summer. :)

Almost a year in and several visits later we have tried everything on the menu except the cakes…read more(I'm not a dessert person ) I love crab cakes, but I honestly can't remember the last time I ordered one in VA because it's always been a disappointment. Their original spot in Manassas was forever on my list to visit, but it was just never on the way. SO happy this is open close to home! No doubt, the best crab cakes I've had in Virginia. Besides the crab cakes, we also liked the shrimp. The fish and the wings were just fine, but nothing exceptionally special in our opinion. Don't skip out on the hush puppies! Our first visit last summer we came at 5pm and thought we'd be fine getting a table for 3- it was the very last one. I guess depending on the day and time it can get packed!! The wait was longer than I expected, but understandable considering how busy they were- it seemed like everyone showed up at the same time. Vibes were good, their music playlist was great. After that first visit though, we just always pre-order online.

Crab cakes are phenomenal And the crab salad and shrimp…read moresalad mix, BABY! I am a Maryland native and I approve these crab cakes so what you waiting for! We tore the food down so no pictures. My only con is the wings could have been better, more seasoned and more tang to the sauce. Once again the Crab Cakes are PHENOMENAL!!!!

I came back here after more than a year of hiatus and was pleasantly surprised to find that the…read morefood quality is still excellent as before. Also, the service is very good and at least this time the place did not get very loud so that it was easy enough to carry on a conversation with the group that I was there with. The beet salad was meager, but good. The halibut was very good and the coconut ice cream was delicious..

A first time customer to this restaurant in Reston and kind of disappointed with the service. Felt…read morepretty biased by the female server who served our table. We realized we were pretty casually dressed and weren't there to eat a whole lot of food. So, we simply got the Passion Fish Roll (Raw Sushi BTW), a Crispy Buttermilk Fried Calamari, a Rockfish, a side of Sweet Potato Fries and Mac & Cheese. For our drinks, got a couple of Rum & Cokes and a Shirley Temple. The ambiance was pleasant for the most part, as we enjoyed the conversations and the food when each of the plates came out. Just that the service was kind of bias and rude. We could all feel that the waitress was kind of in a bad mood, maybe expecting us to order more dishes and drinks. Anyhow, we noticed the portions were kind of on the smaller side compared to the prices. But taste-wise, everything was pretty good. The Rum and Cokes were fine, a little pricey, but decent. Another thing we observed was that the server never asked us if we wanted more refills or dessert. After she saw that we were done with our food, she simply put the check on the table and that was that. We were full, but we still wanted more bread and drinks, so not sure why she felt like we were going to leave and ready to pay when we didn't even ask for the check, yet. Kind of rude and inconsiderate of her towards the customers, no??? We had to open a new tab after paying for the main one since she thought we were going to leave right away after having our entrees...

Stumbled upon SBS through a friend wanting to try a new place …read more.. And let's say we were not disappointed, tucked away in a shopping is a gem of place, walking into this place was presently surprised with the clean and modern vibe which is awesome So good job ! Now food ... Oh damn all of it was fresh ingredients and packed full of flavor. Homemade Nem Noung Coung was delicious and the dipping sauce for it was onpoint ... it had a nice peppery flavor to it which was a pleasant surprise and did well . The coriander chicken salad was fresh and on point .. fresh herbs makes the dish. Bo ne was full of tender cubes of steak and fresh pate so good .. Scallion noodles and lobster delicious ! Service was on point and very attentive aswell.. Definitely would recommend this place and come back when I'm in town!

Saigon Bistro is a top Yelp recommendation with many great reviews as well as being very close to…read morewhere I live. Let me start by saying that the Pho was good and a good value. Nothing exceptional but good quality, good food And a fair amount of steak in mine for $16. I wish I could say the same about the service or lack there of provided by the two young female servers. For starters, they have zero communication skills. They drop things at the table and just stand there without a word. I did not receive the Vietnamese coffee that I ordered until I asked for it nor was I asked whether or not I wanted it with whipped cream - there's was no description on the menu so I wasn't aware it came with whipped cream. When we placed our order we asked for extra cilantro and received no cilantro at all. Once the runner delivered our food no one came over to ask how everything had turned out, if we needed anything else etc. The lack of communication, lack of attention to detail and quite frankly complete lack of personality turned a pleasant afternoon meal into a disappointment. It's a shame because I saw several other things on the menu that I'd like to try but I'm not interested in being in that unpleasant atmosphere again