Smashin Crab has hosted so many of our family celebrations at this point that it's basically part…read moreof the guest list. Birthdays, random cravings, "we survived the week" dinners & you name it, we've probably celebrated it here. The vibe is casual, fun, and laid-back, which is exactly what you want when you're about to put on a bib and commit to a seafood boil. And yes, that is exactly what you should do here because the boils never miss. The seafood is always fresh, the sauces are flavorful, and the spice levels are not playing around. My recommendation? Stick with level 2 unless you enjoy sweating through your meal and reevaluating your life choices. My go-to combo is mussels, shrimp, crab legs, potatoes, boiled egg, and veggies. And before anybody gets suspicious about the veggies in a seafood boil, hear me out, they absolutely belong there. They soak up all that buttery, spicy sauce and add something extra to the whole experience. Don't skip them. Also, get the flights. They're fun, they're good, and they make an already good time even better. Smashin Crab is one of those places we keep coming back to because it's reliable in the best way: good seafood, great flavor, and the kind of meal that feels like an event every time.

Food is always good but from the host to servers beyond trash. Host dont want to be there, on their…read morephone looked like we was bothering her when my family walked in. Server walked passed the table 3 times saying " ill be with you" while she just gets on her phone. No drinks for 15 minutes. HAD TO walk out

I was looking for a pleasant place to take my mother as she wanted catfish and saw the photos of…read morethe food. When I came up to the place it wasn't a sit down place to eat, but that you have to order which was confusing as there were a lot of other restaurants within the small space. There was a guy there that was picking up wing and he stated that they were the best and big pieces. So he showed me how to order. And I place my order as it was Wednesday dollar day for wings so I order wings. I had the parmesan garlic, lemon pepper. Let me tell you they were so good, the wait was too long but worth the wait. It best to order online then go pick up. The restroom were locked so that is why I gave 4 and we weren't able to speak with no one. If you need any special thing or extras please write it I. The space provided because they don't give you anything but what you order no napkin just nothing else. Enjoy and hope the you didn't forget to order anything special or extra as you won't get it.

A true gem! This is…read moremy fourth time eating here and each time they knock it out of the park! Whenever I'm in San Antonio, I have to eat here. The texture of fish is crunchy on the outside with a flaky, meaty texture on the inside . The wings are fried in a way that's just right. They are crunchy and the sauce adheres so well without making them soggy. The green beans, red beans, and wedges are great options for sides to accompany the fish and wings. It was my first time ordering from a place with this type of setup. It was so cool! I scanned my order on an iPad and open pops a locker door with my food. If you're in the mood for fried fish and wings...this place does not miss.

Reasonably priced. Welcoming. Fast and friendly. Check food is delicious. I had the Norris taco…read more Wow! And the Hawaiian ceviche. Would've liked about it most that it wasn't too greasy. They had it at a happy hour so I was able to finish it vs. ordering a big plate of ceviche. The drinks are refreshing. I'm from San Diego and picky because we have the best Mexican food :) but this place did not disappoint.

We just happened upon this place while visiting the Missions National Park and needed a lunch…read morebreak. I looked on Yelp! and there are a lot of restaurants nearby that get good reviews... but this one seemed like the best-- and WOW!!!! YUM! The pictures with the blue light made me think it was kind of dive-bar-esque but it's an OCEAN theme! Duh! I didn't even know what Ceviche was. I'm from Detroit. We don't have Ceviche. It was HEAVENLY! The wait staff was so friendly and helpful. We just asked them their favorites and were very pleased! It was so delicious, we want to try to come back before we head back home next week!

My friend and I came early around 11:45 and they sat us down quick and food was ready in 15 mins…read more The food was great! The staff are really nice! I got the number 3 with garlic butter and mild sauce. Nothing tasted fishy, everything was good! The vibes are cool with lots of ocean decor!

I got a seafood boil and it looked so good I forgot to take a picture lol!…read moreDelicious seafood and tons of food options to choose from in the seafood/Asian categories! Good music playing and interesting decor all around to look at! I will say the service could have been a bit better as I felt rushed to eat and leave but besides that she was great!

This is an excellent sea food near south side of San Antonio Tx. One of my best choices to eat and…read morefeel great I recommend everything on the menu.

I ordered a family platter that comes with fish, shrimp rice and salad…read more And I asked them if there portion of rice was good enough for 3 people and said yes tell me why I get this small scoop of rice in a really small plate I am so disappointed and dissatisfied no one got to enjoy they're food as they should because of the very small portion sizes of sides they give.

First time coming here but been wanting to take the family here for some seafood…read more We ordered virgin Pina colada, mussels, pasta, grilled fish and fried snapper. The bread that goes with the dish was good. We will definitely come back and order the ceviche.

Amazing mariscos spot, a must try! Alta Mar completely blew…read moreme away. We started with their complimentary ceviche and tostadas they bring to the table when you sit down. such a great touch and incredibly fresh. I ordered the tacos gobernador and they were absolutely perfect. The bacon and peppers were a delicious combination, and the shrimp was cooked to perfection, not rubbery at all, just right. Every bite was packed with flavor. The servers were so sweet and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience even better. If you love mariscos, don't sleep on this place. I'll definitely be back!

River Walk escape without the downtown rush. -- We first wandered upon Roam & Range at Sol Cypress…read morein San Antonio on an October stroll about a year ago and have happily revisisted several times since. The Marriott Tribute Portfolio property sits along a quieter stretch of the River Walk between Pearl and downtown, with sleek interiors, an outdoor fireplace lounge, lush greenery and a river-facing patio. Ducks, joggers, people-watching and glowing hanging lights after sunset make it feel like a little hotel holiday without leaving the city. Service has always been friendly and accommodating to our preferences, and the menu is surprisingly robust with New Orleans-inspired Cajun and seafood flavors alongside steaks, pasta, duck, lamb and Southern comfort dishes. Our repeat fave is the fried calamari -- crispy, savory and brightened up with jalapeños, chile flakes, sauce and grilled lemon. The beau keeps raving about the Diablo pasta. The catfish nuggets were a bit drier for us, but a side of the marina sauce brought them right back to life along with tartar sauce. For next time: frog legs and alligator appetizers on the menu! One of our serendipitous moments was walking along and were spotted by friends already seated here, waving us over from across the River Walk to join them. That pretty much sums up the charm -- scenic, easygoing and social. Great for daily happy hour, al fresco dining or a relaxed stop between Pearl and downtown when you want the River Walk experience with calmer space.

Decided to review since it has been almost a year. Service was on .. even for a table of 9. I went…read moreto my go to fav because I cannot get it anywhere else in San Antonio .. Pecan encrusted chicken on a layer of mash potatoes. Yes they have lots of dishes.. even creole. I do suggest reservations for a table over 5 because they do not have many options for large groups inside.

Amazing dining did and ambiance. The staff is excellent. They are very caring and attentive. Kudos…read moreto supervisor Melinda who is very amicable and very caring how everything was.

Went in to pick up dinner for me and my other half. It was a bit busy. The lady I had given my…read moreorder to had some stressed attitude that really wasn't appreciated. While I was waiting for my food, the male cashier asked about my order and checked on it attentively. Now that was great service!

I love SAT Asian Seafood Restaurant…read more The Bad: It can be expensive but nothing more than what you'd expect for a good seafood restaurant. The Good: I've only gone here for lunch, (they have lunch specials). I always get the deep fried shrimp with fries. It comes with cocktail sauce and ketchup. The shrimp is coated in a flavorful batter, perfectly seasoned. You can choose regular French fries or sweep potato fries, both are good. The price is affordable for lunch. I haven't tried their regular menu yet, which can be expensive, but it's quality seafood. The ambiance is good with a beautiful fish tank in the front and the decor is Asian themed, it's very clean inside. The staff is nice and the to-go food usually arrives in a reasonable amount of time, (unless there's a rush of customers). I think it's cute that people at the tables are wearing disposable bibs for eating seafood :).

Celebrated my birthday here and had a wonderful experience…read more The seafood boil was excellent--the shrimp were perfectly cooked, the snow crab was very tasty, and the SAT seasoning was rich and full of flavor without being overwhelming. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and ensured we were well taken care of throughout our visit. Great food and great service. I would highly recommend.

I was prepared to give this place a solid four based on my entree. But sometimes there's other…read morefactors that can add to or diminish a review and the management here definitely adds to the experience. They were very attentive to every guest and the quality of their meals and their experience. When I mentioned the issue I had with my entree the manager possibly owner immediately took the feedback and said he would personally make a change for me when I came back. He prob won't remember me but the fact he listened was great. Our waitress was also super on point, kept drinks full, recommended and was generally a treat. As far as the food, we tried the Adriatic shrimp with extra shrimp. Worth. Every. Dollar. It was so good. My entree was the Pollo e Monet and my friend had the Pasta el Nero. Let me say straight away she enjoyed here. For mine the chicken was cooked perfectly and the sun dried tomatoes were very fresh. Where it went off was the duck fat potatoes. Between the lemon butter sauce and the duck fat they were soggy and greasy. I coudn't enjoy them. Everything else was spot on. The parking is a mess but there's a back entrance from the back lot so not terrible. It's very loud in there tho. Have to speak up to have a convo but it's a welcoming vibe. Def on the return list.

This was excellent…read more I added this to my list after seeing its outstanding reviews on Google and Yelp in case we had spare time on our business trip, being in San Antonio from Tampa - we had that extra time and ended up here and it's great that we did. I called ahead of time asking if they had availability for 6 guests at around 6 PM and they said that it shouldn't be a problem, but they can't guarantee that we'd be seated right away... sold! We arrived and while the set up the table, Charlene welcomed us to hang out at the bar. We were then greeted by Ben, who we came to find out was one of the owners of the restaurant. He spoke with us briefly as our table was being set up, welcoming us in. Within 3 minutes of coming in, they set up a table for us in the corner of the restaurant and had us seated. The place is small (not tiny) and even on a Wednesday at 6 PM, it was clearly a popular spot... we would continue to find out why that was the case. Forgive me, as I cannot remember our waitresses' name, but she was great. She handed us our menus and let us be as we needed a moment to make our decisions. The front of the menu tells the humble story of how the restaurant came to be - definitely worth a read while you are waiting. Our waitress came back and took our drink and food orders. At the same time, I asked if she could have Ben come over as we wanted to hear more about his story after reading the brief story on the front of the menu. He came over and talked to us for ~5 minutes telling us about how he ended up in the States after leaving his home and how the restaurant came to be - from that alone, my experience had already been elevated and I was even more excited for the remainder of the experience to come. The drinks arrived, followed by the food, which we ordered (mostly) solely on Ben's recommendations. Everything looked delicious and as we were told by Ben, it was all fresh, purchased that day from the market and cooked to order. We started with the fried mozzarella, which was unique to me, in that it had no marinara but instead, spicy honey and sesame seeds and was fried in beef tallow - it was great. I ordered the Chicken Parm, which had fresh mozzarella poured into it at the table - the mozzarella smelled (and tasted) AMAZING. The dish has select bites throughout it that had some spice to it - I'd say that the spice level was about a 3/10, coming from someone who doesn't have the highest spice tolerance. The flavor/satisfaction level? 10/10. Typically, I'm not a dessert guy, but because of how good the experience was up to this point, I had to indulge. I ordered the crème brûlée and was not disappointed. Good temperature, good, mild flavor and presentation. This experience was excellent. From the unsuspecting setting, the greeting, the noise level in the restaurant, the attentiveness of the servers, the presentation and flavor of the food, to the staff asking how everything was and holding the door for us as we left, this is an exemplary example of how hospitality/service should be done. Ben, hopefully you are extremely proud of the team you have put together and the establishment you have made over the past two years. Very well done and thank you for your hospitality. If we are ever in town again, this will DEFINITELY be a stop that we make. Cheers.