My favorite seafood spot. Seasoning is on point. Food comes out hot. Customer service is good. My…read morefavorite location.

Some of the best seafood boil I have had in a while. Good options, made quickly, and reasonably…read morepriced.

Most places I find are found by Social Media or Word of Mouth. This place was word of mouth. My…read moresister was doing my hair and said we should get some seafood from this place that Mama has been to. Seafood is life so I said absolutely. Once we were done we headed over there. When we went in there isn't anywhere to really sit and when you walk in you wouldn't think greatness come from there but boy was I wrong.We ordered and we were told it would be about 20-30mins. So while we waited to went to a few other stores. The gentleman at the counter was very nice and friendly I was confused on what flavor I should get and I asked could I do 3 flavors and he told me what ever I want. I ordered the 1lb crab and 1/2 lb shrimp with Lemon Pepper, Old Bay and Cajun. When we received the food we checked it and it smelled so good and I didn't know it came with Corn, Potatoes and Broccoli. Once I made it home my food was warm at no fault to them just I had a few errands to run before making it home. Even being warm it was still amazing. My favorite part was the Broccoli. I could have a whole pan of that alone. But EVERYTHING was amazing. Price Point was average for Seafood and you already I want to try something new or different the next time I go because I will be back.

My original review seems to have disappeared - perhaps it was dropped my Yelp's algorithms?…read more Anyway, my Bride and I visited Rainbow Beach in August 2025, and left the beach hungry. Yelp steered us here, to Crab Island. Let's be frank - this place will win no "Chic and Hip" awards. It's pretty depressing, in a skanky corner of the local "hood". Step inside to escape the local diaspora, and things get not much better - it's glum and depressing, with no (ZERO!) on site dining space, and the kitchen / counter is armored and segregated from the public area by what I presumed to be bullet and bazooka-proof glass. That should summarize the neighborhood. It's SKETCHY! But the attendant / cashier was pleasant and helpful, advising us that our food would be 15-20 minutes in the making. Since we had parked right in front, we decided to wait inside. I watched the truck from behind the glass, fearful of losing all four wheels and the engine. The neighborhood is *that* welcoming. My Bride and I made plans as to where to go, to sup safely. We decided to return to Rainbow Beach, and just eat in the car. When the food was ready, we grabbed the bags, and scurried-off to someplace we should be, given the fact that I don't carry. Back at Rainbow Beach we opened the bags. Golly!! The food was DELIGHTFUL! STEAMING HOT, and tasty as all get-out! They had included everything we needed for a beachy feast, and feast we did, on FRESH seafood and immense portions. It was *wonderful*. If Crab Island had a safe dining area and a safe place to park, we'd be regulars. Instead, we'll visit when we can - meaning "beach season". Sorry we can't support you in wintertime. Bur really, the food is simply delightful. I can forgive all of the other factors, when the good is so fresh and so hot . Regarding the hood: I guess that's okay - just be careful. I'm a steppin' razor, don't you watch my size, I'm dangerous.

What was great: Delivery arrived quickly. Enormous pie tin filled with delicious food. We got the…read morebaked salmon dinners. Corn, broccoli, potatoes, rice, and two large fillets, and this was the "small." Wow. What was not so great: One of the garlic butters leaked. The smell was really good. Everything was sprinkled with hot red powder, either pepper or hot paprika. Too hot for me. I will rinse the leftovers before eating. I must be the only South Shore resident who doesn't like hot pepper. Next time I will ask them to leave off the sprinkle. Surprisingly, my husband is still chowing down, and usually he is the one who can't eat hot food. The food really is very good.

Came in here on a while looking for a later lunch in the South Shore area. Glad I did because the…read moreprices and selection were great. I decided on a 10 piece party wing combo with buffalo sauce. For $10.99 it came with fries and two pieces of toasted white bread in total. My only complaint was that I had to pay 75 cents extra just for ranch and ketchup which is sort of nickel and diming you, but the fact that it's salad ranch packets and not actual legit ranch made for wings is what was a bummer. I'd still return to try some other things on their menu! Great seafood selections for great prices!

UPDATE ON MY REVIEW: I'm not sure if this place is under new management or what, but it has been…read moretwice I purchased a seafood pan and my corn was hard, sausages lazily cut up, a crazy amount of juice at the bottom and bland. It felt like my food was rushed. Fisherman's Island used to be my #1 and I mean My GO TO...When I go I spend bank, because what I want is not cheap. I am so disappointed.

Hmm, where to start. I ordered 2lbs of snow crab legs with sausage. When I opened the tray I had 2…read moreclusters of snow crab not 2lbs and no sausage. When I went to opening the crab legs there was no meat in them. If they would've weighted it which I assumed they did, they would've realized I wasn't receiving 2lbs of snow crab more like a pound of shell. A whole leg came with a half knuckle size of meat. Maybe they overcooked it, i dont know. They also wouldn't put any of the juice or boil in a separate container for dipping the crab meat. Most establishments charge you for sauce on the side which I was willing to pay for but the lady behind the counter refused. It was a very disappointing experience, and honestly they probably got these snow crab from a Costco or wherever they sell them in stores. If people are paying money for snow crab please ensure the snow crab has meat in them.

Was down south, and had to take the opportunity to visit the legendary Calumet Fisheries- for those…read morewho don't know, this unassuming little hut sits on a bridge over the river in the middle of a large industrial area, unexpected yet fitting for such an iconic spot. I made sure to get a half pound of each of their Crown Jewels- the smoked salmon and the smoked shrimp. I also tacked on a small side of fries with some ketchup and hot sauce. While the shrimp was fairly solid and certainly had the subtle smoky flavor present, it didn't blow me away quite like the salmon did. That was that the best smoked salmon I've ever had in my life, I just couldn't get enough of it. No idea how they possibly pack so much flavor into every single bite, but I left nothing behind. I can still smell the smoky savory flavor, and will certainly be getting the salmon every time I come back. The piping hot fries were delicious as well, especially after plopping down my meal on a bench outside in the 20 degree weather to scarf everything down at once. Service was great as well- had some questions about what was offered and they were happy to answer everything and make recommendations. Would go back for sure.

Yesterday (7/18/26) the Mrs. & myself went to the south east side to get some of this smoked fish…read more I haven't been here since I was a kid. Literally!! It was raining on the way there but that didn't stop us. Parking on the street is limited but they do have a lot that you can park in. The crowd was a steady flow of people. It's pretty small on the inside. It looks like a small fish monger/ butcher style type of place. Smokes fish on one side, fried seafood on the side. You order your fried food first then you can order the smoked fish. The young men were very nice and friendly. They move the crowd pretty quickly. We were there about 15 minutes tops!! We ordered a full order of fried shrimp, half order of fried smelts, 1 lb of pepper/ garlic smoked salmon & a half lb of smoked sturgeon. The fried shrimp were fresh and delicious. I've had better fried shrimp in the city but these were definitely delicious. Seasoned, Flavorful crunchy coating, sweet mild shrimp an easy 8.7/10. The fried smelts were also fresh tasting, flaky inside, seasoned crust on the outside. Fried perfectly!! We really enjoyed them. 9/10! I wish I had gotten tartar sauce for them instead of hot sauce. The Pepper/ garlic smoked salmon was also top tier! Served cold like revenge it was wasn't over smoked but the perfect amount of smoke. A slice of lemon would definitely take it up further! You traditionally eat it with saltine crackers (we brought our on. They charge $1.09 for a crackers) which makes it so much better. 9.4/10. Next time we'll bring a lemon which would make it a 10/10. The smoke sturgeon was fatty and mild. Nice and meaty with a slight sweetness almost the flavor of crab. A lemon slice would've been nice for this dish as well to help cut the richness of the fat & the smoke but it's still an easy 9.7/10. We enjoyed every bite of this meal! I spent $76 and some change for the meal. And told them to keep the $3 and change for their tip jar. Total $80 bucks well worth it! If you haven't been here make a trip on the southeast side of town and visit them. Calumet Fisheries is more closer to 4.8 stars Remember ALL reviews are SUBJECTIVE!

I swear everytime I've gone into a fish place recently they've all been out of catfish, but luckily…read morenot today! This black owned business has above average standing room in the waiting area, two TVs and an ATM with a good amount of seats/benches. Seems like it might've been an old chinese food joint with a few tables, but they opted for a pure takeout experience (which is unfortunately the trend nowadays.) Since it was my first time I thought I'd try both the fish and chicken combo along with the dirty rice. The total came out to be $24 with the wait being about 15 minutes. The staff overall were nice.      After leaving the place and checking the food. I realized that the combo dinner didn't contain a roll and coleslaw like advertised which was kind of disappointing. It did have the fries though. The requested lemon pepper was there, but they also seasoned the chicken/catfish with garlic powder, salt and parsley which is fine. Everything was fried hard, but not dry which creates the perfect pleasurable crunch. The chicken and fish tasted better than a lot of the restaurants in the area with the fish having a lightness to the breading that's sorely missed. Some of the chicken was weirdly tough though as if it was slightly undercooked.      Speaking of misses we have to talk about the dirty rice. Dirty rice is one of those dishes that seems like it either is absolute perfection or an abomination with no in-between. This unfortunately falls into the latter with it not only looking boring with all brown notes, but the initial taste as well as texture being an off putting creamy rancid trip to flavor hell. After a just a few bites my stomach turned which does not bode well for this dish. I have no idea what went wrong here, but it seems like it may have been sitting out too long. Even the smell was a bit rancid. At least it has a good ratio of ground beef to rice which a lot of places skimp on. They also attempted to add in some vegetables like peppers although they are barely noticeable.       Overall Surf's up is a good spot with friendly staff, decent prices, but some issues with quality. My advice is to make sure the cooking temps are correct and consistent. Definitely make sure if food is sitting idle, that it is kept at the mandatory minimum of 140 degrees farenheit to avoid it going rancid so quickly. Also, double check the orders before sending them out or edit the menu if it is outdated.

The staff was wonderful, friendly and helpful, and the food was good hot and fresh and packaged up…read morewith care not just thrown in a container and bagged. Will definitely go back!

The steak tacos were amazing! 3 were plenty filling! Great quality meat! Hidden little place.read more

Muy bonito todo y la comida esta super bien, con una buena presentación pero sobre todo ricaread more

Absolutely CRAVING King Crab and they're baaaackkkkk!!!! I absolutely love the outstanding tender…read moreking card, the great service from the red head behind the glass, and the neat store front

My ocean perch was steamed to perfection but the potatoes weren't scrubbed to remove dirt and…read morerotten spots. As others mentioned the broccoli was a but overdone. As of today (5/24/25) the menu items are $5 more per item. There is no new menu you have to ask the cashier.