I've been a customer for over 20 years. Rick, the owner, is exceptionally conscientious about the…read morefreshness of the fish and shellfish. As a native of the Mediterranean, I've always had a deep need for shellfish. For years I gave up trying to buy mussels or clams--even from some of the best stores in New York--because the quality just wasn't there. That changed when I started buying at Pura Vida. The freshness and quality here are unmatched, and I can finally enjoy seafood the way it's meant to be.

Everything what we buy is fresh and delicious! The fish is good, the prepared is good as well!read more

I came here looking for some good seafood. And I ended up with some well OK seafood. I should know…read morethat being I'm in Albany, New York lol The restaurant was empty when I got there. Apparently everyone was ordering to go. The service was very good. The one girl counter that dealt with was very friendly. I got the number two combo with a pound of shrimp and a pound of crab legs it was cooked well. The sauce was very good. Seafood was not super fresh and the crab legs are pretty small. Overall, not terrible, but nothing spectacular.

We went the first time because I was missing the Gulf Coast shrimp I enjoyed as a younger lady. The…read morelocation is a bit difficult to get in and out of, maybe it's just my anxiety. I love this place. Staff are friendly, the seasonings are spot on, fresh seafood, delicious fried food. I'm from the deep, dirty south and it is so hard up here to find good seafood. This is great seafood. I am in love with the fruit teas. The shrimp are always juicy and plump. They will mix the garlic butter with the Cajun and it hits the spot every time. I took a point off because the napkins are too small and not enough. You almost need a good washcloth. We never use the bibs you just dive in and enjoy.

Italian restaurant in downtown Troy. Friendly staff in a cozy classic cucina. The food was very…read moregood and I say that as someone whom just returned from living/working in Italy the past two years. I will be back next time I visit my son whom lives a block around the corner.

Our first time at LoPorto's...it was an exceptional dining experience! It is a cozy restaurant and…read morereservations are a must. Our friends dined on escargot and seafood Fra Diavolo. My husband and I shared the clams casino, he dined on Veal Saltimbocca and I enjoyed their Veal Sorsese. Our meals were outstanding! Their portions are generous. The food is perfectly seasoned. Our friends absolutely enjoyed their meals. Our veal was nice and tender and the vegetables were so terrific I could picture their recipe belonging to their Nona and passed down to them. My husband truly appreciated that they allowed him to have the potatoes and vegetables with his veal. The staff are friendly and make sure everyone is enjoying their meals and drinks. A lovely, lovely meal!

Have been here twice- can't seem to take a picture because we're so excited to get the fish& chips…read more Huge portions w/ fries & slaw or Mac salad. Perfectly cooked, no 'old fryer oil' taste ever. We re retired chefs so usually cook at home- but this is The Bomb! Very reasonable prices on the whole menu. Not fancy inside but clean & neat- order at window & they'll bring it out . Small condiment bar w/tartar, cocktail, chili sauce& ketchup. This will be a regular stop for us.

Best fish in the area without question, we travel from Saratoga to get fish here! There fish is…read morefresh and when you walk in there is no fish smelll, because it's fresh!

I'm out of superlatives for Hooked, but since it had been a while since we had been, I thought it…read morewise to update my review. This is a haute cuisine place that is masked by the casual dining atmosphere. Seriously: top notch chef, original recipes, a core dedication to quality seafood, paired with a fresh fish counter and some prepared food to go. We usually go for something special, but tonight I decided to get an old childhood standby, fried clams (the Boston Basket) and the fish burger sandwich. I did not expect either to be as transportive as they turned out to be. The fried clams were as delicately done as I've ever had: not crispy, but not too floppy, with excellent breading. And while I prefer my clams naked, we tried all three of the dipping sauces -- a remoulade, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce. Now normally I loathe cocktail sauce and can take tartar sauce or leave it, so I figured we'd eat up the remoulade and ignore the other two. Still, I gave them little nibbles. Man! The cocktail sauce was like no other I've had, with a heavy hint of horseradish and a far fresher flavor than I've ever had. Then the tartar sauce -- genius! It had a delicate spicing, with capers providing a floral backdrop. That was only a preliminary, as the fish burger proved to be complex, with hints of multiple kinds of fish, and a fennel-based spicing. I ended up having that afterglow, as if I'd had a couple of cocktails and was sitting next to a fireplace, that is the hallmark of truly fine food at an advanced level. We also had the usual outstanding service, attentive without being pushy. I seriously think Hooked should consider splitting into two restaurants: one where the ambiance is upgraded to match the high caliber of the food, and another cheaper one that is strictly fast casual and takeout, and they'd more than double the business. There is a restaurant back where we come from in California, Turtle Bay, that did this with fine dining on one side and the quick, simple, and affordable food on the other side, with a big shared kitchen between them but with completely separate ambiances. That way I could come back more frequently, and still have the original Hooked for special occasions!

Well, the oysters were fantastic, and that's why I made the 35 mile trip. I hate city traffic!!!…read more I also had the calamari with peppers, also good. Not like rubber bands, tender. Now the downfall, the chicken sandwich. I did notice other plates coming to tables looking like the fryer temp. is too hot, or cook time was too long. Some fish fry that came out looked quite dark as did my chicken, as you can see! A slight burnt taste was evident. It had good flavor under that burn, and the chicken was close to not being juicy, almost dry. The place is clean, and if not for the location, I would sit at the bar and have the raw bar! Something very important to me that hit me the instant I stepped through the door, if you're looking for a great shot of A/C on a hot day, not here!!! Barely got comfortable from the almost 90 degree day on a bike, and then worked up a return of sweating as the place filled up.

What a nice out of the way place! Nice warm bar and dark…read morewood decoration with big windows and tons of outdoor seating(and another bar. Staff were all friendly& helpful, Service was quick& efficient. I can say the food ranks in the top 3 for Italian meals I have had. I will totally make that trip again!

Friendly servers, cozy vintage environment and tasty fresh Italian food! Happy hour prices. Nice…read morebottle beer selection, decent wine. Next time I will try the pizza!

Totally blown away by this restaurant. The service was casual but attentive, the staff dressed…read morecasually and the vibe very laid back but everything was on point. The menu is varied and offers something for everyone. I absolutely loved our first meal here and it was just appetizers. I can't wait to come back and try the Ruben and lobster bisque. We are planning to return here several times during our next few weeks in Albany. The parking is challenging as the back lot shares with at least 3 other restaurants but it is well worth the effort

My partner treated me to lunch at Ale & Oyster. While I was excited to come, my expectations for…read morethe resto were not entirely met: -Our server ignored us for at least half an hour. We couldn't easily flag someone down to take our orders. -Our waters tasted like fish water :( -I ordered a house salad with added shrimp, but I only got 3 pieces of shrimp. It didn't feel like it was worth my money. Not sure if I would return again.

Great service. Our waiter was very helpful. The flavor was really good we chose the explosion which…read moreis all the seasonings together. We did a one step up from mild. Tiny kick but great flavor. We will go back for sure. Also they have a nice ambiance looks upscale inside.

Stopped in here while I was in town for work and had a pretty mixed experience. The atmosphere was…read morenice and it seemed like a good spot to grab seafood, but the service was noticeably slow throughout our visit. It took a while to get drinks and place our order, and we found ourselves waiting more than expected between courses. That said, the food itself had some highlights. The crab was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and definitely the standout of the meal. We also really enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, which was well-prepared and hit the mark. Unfortunately, the mussels didn't live up to the same standard; they lacked flavor and just weren't our favorite. Overall, it's an okay spot with some strong dishes, but the slow service and inconsistency in the food would make me hesitate before returning.