The Mad Crab

The food was fantastic and the fish choices were absolutely incredible. The service left nothing to…read moredesire and the ambience was very cozy.

One of the better dining experiences since moving to the area a couple of month ago…read more Great atmosphere and service. Tasty food and drinks. Will surely return often!

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Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill

3.7(858 reviews)

5.8 mi

I came here on a Sunday afternoon after being undecided with what to have for lunch. My first…read morethought was to get it to go, but I figured I'd stay and eat since I had the time. I was greeted immediately upon entry and was seated in a booth near the kitchen. I was a bit disappointed that there were no games on and it was only a fish display on the TVs but oh well. They were still serving brunch at the time and everything was looking good, but I decided to order from the regular menu. I got a peach mimosa and the shrimp your way (I chose to have mine charbroiled) and got sautéed green beans and yellow rice for my sides. I got the mimosa first and it was outstanding. It was crisp but not overly sweet and had the perfect alcohol ratio. Shortly after my food came and it didn't disappoint. First of all, I couldn't believe the amount of shrimp I got (by no means am I complaining). Everything was perfectly charbroiled and had the right amount of seasoning. The green beans were delicious and the cornbread muffin was probably my favorite. I enjoyed my visit and found both the staff and service to be excellent. The food was incredible as well. I'll def return.

I've eaten here literally a million times, going back to when it was Joey's. I'd suggest that there…read moreshould be a life-size statue of me at the door along with Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, but it might have a negative impact on sales, due to my haters, and I'd hate for this place to have to go out of business. Already, there are signs that things have taken a turn for the worse. They're playing music via an ad-supported Spotify account, complete with Rocket Mortgage ads, and the tables are covered with ads for vinyl siding companies that probably prey on the elderly. The latter is an especially sensitive issue for me as I get on in years. Just because I look dumb doesn't mean that I can easily be taken advantage of. No but really, as many times as I've been here, I don't know that I've had anything other than the (pejorative-sounding) Rajun Cajun, the Seaside Combo and the Fish Tacos. I used to get the Rajun Cajun, but I gradually shifted to the Seaside Combo, which seems oddly generous, given that it comes with six shrimp. It's not exactly inexpensive, but it doesn't seem so unreasonable, at a time when you have to sign up for Klarna just to eat at McDonald's. The shrimp they use are surprisingly decent quality. They're probably not quite jumbo, otherwise they'd describe them as such on the menu (why waste the opportunity?), but they're not far off. The cod planks, on the other hand, are a tad skimpy, somewhere in between the fish stick you'd get at a good elementary school and the ones they serve at Long John Silver's. You get two with the Seaside Combo, and with an order of Fish & Chips. I wonder if they have separate, larger planks that they use for the Fish & Chips. The list of sides is longer than you might think. Some of them carry an upcharge, and it's not always clear why that's the case. Spinach, for example, costs extra, as does corn on the cob. Who'd pay extra just to eat spinach, Popeye? I've only ever gone with the fries and coleslaw, neither of which is regarded as premium, though I'd argue that they're the two best things you can get with fried fish and shrimp. It's hard to mess up food that you're just tossing into a deep fryer, but credit where credit is due: my fish, shrimp and fries were amazing (as was the coleslaw). They were generously battered (by hand, supposedly) and cooked until perfectly crisp. They must be making use of the timers on those deep fryers. They may have purposely cranked the volume on the ad-supported Spotify so we wouldn't hear them going off. If they did, that was smart of them. Pro Tip: Sprinkle Slap Yo Mama on everything, including the coleslaw. Don't sweat the sodium content. The world is obviously coming to an end sooner rather than later anyway. But don't bother with the signature spicy-and-sweet hot sauce, which is gross. I appreciated the way the fish and shrimp were artfully arranged on the plate. But they buried the lemon wedge, and I didn't notice until I'd already eaten one of the shrimp. So that was definitely a missed opportunity. I'd suggest that they invest in slightly larger plates, but I shudder to think what they might have to do to finance that.

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Bristol Seafood Grill

4.0(836 reviews)

5.9 mi

Disappointed that the fried shrimp has been changed from the panko breaded to preseasoned spicy and…read moreextra salty. The scallops are smaller than ever and they seem to want to hide the vegetables under too much cheese or sauce. We've enjoyed Bristol for years. The staff are still super friendly and helpful but sadly the food quality has suffered.

I had to be in the area for business and looked around for a reason to miss rush hour traffic. The…read morehappy hour menu was it! I was greeted upon walking in, informed I should sit in the bar area for the HH menu. Cool. Christian was my bartender. The place was hopping the whole time I was there. It's obviously a popular regular destination for folks, and the service was impeccable from start to finish. The tuna poke tacos? Were kind of a miss for me. The tuna was great, the spicy coleslaw was great. And the seasoned limes were a nice touch. The taco shells however and ratio of filling? Just not great. The ladies to either side of me also ended up deconstructing theirs and we all left half the shells behind. lol. The goat cheese bruschetta I would get again. THAT SAID... the creamy goat cheese and other toppings were excellently paired with crispy bread and cucumbers. However, the balsamic glaze? Completely wasted on the perimeter of the plate. There was nothing flexible enough to scoop it up. It should've been drizzled on top or in a container so we could drizzle ourselves. Oh and the lavender drop and peach perfect cocktails were both tasty, and not too sweet. The building is lovely, with an outdoor waiting area. I would like to try the rest of the menu.

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Peacemaker Lobster & Crab & 4 Hands Brewing

3.4(30 reviews)

3.7 mi

If you know about the StL Airport, then you know that meal options are scarce. Afternoon flight and…read moredecided on Peacemaker for lunch. Fish Sandwich with Fries and a Coke, $30. Good Grief! Fish Sandwich was really good. Ample fish, 2 thick pieces, cooked perfectly, crispy and hot. Fries... meh. Nothing standout. Coke had that good snap you need on that first sip. Food came out quickly, plenty of time to enjoy it and get to my gate timely. Service was friendly and attentive.

2pm on a Father's Day Peacemaker Lobster Crab and Four Hands I mean the Middle Finger Brewing…read more Hello welcome. Quick note we are out of anything with lobster, anything with brisket, the hush puppies and the crawfish" Me "so anything good? " puzzled look. "We have a burger." Sheepish look. "Can I get your drinks started?" What a way to run a business. Thank God there was a VIN Volo with chargers and decent quick food a few gates away.

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The Kickin' Crab

3.9(141 reviews)

6.2 mi

OBSESSED w/ KICKIN' CRAB on Olive, I always get the 1/2 crab 1/2 shrimp bag with sausage, potatoes,…read moreand corn all for $29.99. I added broccoli to my bag and it was amazing.

Came here with a friend for a seafood boil! The inside isn't fancy, just pretty spacious with some…read moredecor, but it's really more about the food than the atmosphere. The waitresses were fast, came right over with menus and took our order quickly, and the food came out fast too. We were a party of two and shared two combos, but I noticed other tables ordering one combo per person which works too depending on how hungry you are. The snow crab was so juicy and the mussels were super fresh. We got the mixed seasoning with no spice, and the potatoes were sooo good to balance out. The corn was amazing, and the shrimp was enormous and so juicy, I'm not sure how they got it that good. The sauce leans pretty salty, and I ended up drinking like three cups of water, but eating it with the potatos balances it out. Price point felt fair and I left stuffed!! Would definitely come back.

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Cobalt Smoke & Sea

3.9(220 reviews)

5.6 mi

Came with a small group for happy hour. Enjoyed ourselves very much! But I think they had the music…read morevery low because they knew we were discussing a book for a Book Club. I wonder if under normal circumstances, they don't have that music blasting. Our server was attentive and helpful. The food and drinks were excellent! Sure hope they start offering brunch here!!!

Enjoyed the happy hour menu for some small plates and a cocktail. Very friendly service. The…read moredecor is special and you can actually talk to and hear people at your table without shouting above other diners shouting and too loud music! Well done there. My cocktail was a bit weak and tasteless( cucumber). But nice happy hour experience.

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Basso - On The Plaza

4.4(197 reviews)

3.8 mi

Basso is a go-to for me and my friends. Their happy hour is phenomenal. I've tried so many things…read moreon the menu but keep coming back to a few. Drinks: Silencio Bruno or an espresso martini Food: cauliflower, brussel sprouts, cacio e Pepe, meatballs, hot honey pepperoni pizza The ambiance of this location is moody but still bright. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Can't say enough good things about Basso!

Team here after a work event, the food is really good. Their pastas are all made in-house, they…read morehave an aged balsamic vinegar dip for bread This sits right in the heart of Westport Plaza, depending upon when you go, a patio seat will get you a great view of the concert or movie that is taking place in the grass area. Cocktails are great, they have a lot of different whiskey selections and the pricing is not that bad. A whistle pig 10 year was $21. Ordered the steak, which had decent flavor; however it tasted and cut like it was a choice grade versus prime or something better. That was a little disappointing Also had the shrimp spicy pasta, which was really good; however only five shrimp were in the order. Would have been nice to either have larger shrimp or a couple additional

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Shish Kabob House

3.8(6 reviews)

4.5 mi

@shish_kabobhouse 322 Taylor Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042…read more Good time, good food, even better company! Halal family friendly place with something for everyone. #stlhalalfoodie #stlhalalfood https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZHG4YLKvPf/?igsh=MXM3Ymw0djMxaGdtYg==

I met my mom here for lunch in a whim and was blown away at the service, the freshness of the food,…read moreand how cozy the place was. Their menu is huge-- they have something for everyone. I'm writing this review after I finished my meal, so I don't have a pic of my plate--I wanted seconds but I was stuffed! I scored the chicken shawarma plate with salad and a side of fries (because, balance :) ) and was very pleased. I will definitely be back.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

3.6(696 reviews)

3.3 mi•St Charles

The food was delicious, the ambiance was relaxing; however, the service could have been better…read more Our waitress was extremely slow. I am going to pretend she was a mew hire and give her grace. The salmon did not taste like salmon but it was eaten nonetheless. We were hungry. If our sever had been attentive, I would have given the establishment a 10/10. I currently rate the establishment a 8.5/10.

Very disappointing experience at Firebirds…read more We were seated directly in front of the kitchen, where employees were shouting and yelling for "runners" and "hands" throughout nearly our entire meal. I understand that restaurants get busy, especially on a Saturday evening around 5:30, but the constant yelling made for a very loud and unpleasant dining experience. Unfortunately, the service and food were just as disappointing. I ordered a salad that never arrived. Drinks took approximately 15-20 minutes to come out, and for roughly $15 each, the portions were some of the smallest cocktails we have ever received at a restaurant. My son's steak was overcooked and had to be sent back. There was virtually no acknowledgment or apology for the mistake. When his replacement steak arrived, it was cooked to the temperature requested, but it was still extremely dry inside. My wife ordered the ribeye, which was under-seasoned and very dry. I ordered the Cajun ribeye, and mine was also extremely dry on the inside. For a restaurant that specializes in wood-fired steaks, we expected considerably better quality. Ultimately, nobody at our table finished their meal. From the time we were seated until we finally left, we were there for approximately two hours. I completely understand that Saturday evenings can be busy, but slow drinks, a forgotten salad, improperly cooked and dry steaks, and an extremely noisy kitchen environment made this a very disappointing experience. For the prices Firebirds charges, the food, service, and overall dining experience should be significantly better. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I would have a difficult time recommending it or returning.

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Jalea

4.9(164 reviews)

3.2 mi•St Charles

BAAAANGERR I…read moreabsolutely love Peruvian food, and back in AZ there was a spot we adored. Coming here, I was kinda nervous we wouldn't be able to have anything similar, but I was wrong! Actually... I was right because Jalea is 10x better than what we've ever had in the West Coast. This cozy restaurant is on Main Street, so if you're lucky, you can get street parking otherwise there is public parking spots scattered around Downtown St. Charles. Our server was really sweet, a little soft spoken, but got us through the menu. Our table was given some plantain and corn nuts to munch on while we browsed the menu. Everything was really dang good!! I ordered the Ceviche Carritellero that came with breaded shrimp. Gigantic breaded shrimp. It was so good and I loved the citrusy, bright flavors. My husband ordered the Chaufa Aeropuerto - the flavors on this was incredible. It was Peruvian fried rice with steak and pork belly, and an egg on top. This was a really great dinner experience, and I hope we can come back again to make this a regular date night spot for us!

Lovely place! Amazing experience. I recommend for everyone who wants to try something differentread more

Small restaurant with delightful ambiance.

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Chris J.

2 years ago

Absolutely blew me away with the food and great customer service. I moved from Hawaii and was in town from Kansas City. I have been looking for good seafood in the Midwest and it is a tall order. This is the place and damn the customer service rocked and the food was outstanding. I had grilled mussels and snow crab legs with broccoli. Makes me wish I lived in St. Louis. Can't say enough *****also loved the music and environment read more

Kim P.

3 years ago

Very casual restaurant. Service was good and prompt. She welcomed us and asked if we had dined there before. It was our first visit with our family of five adults. Order at counter which was fine. She brought the food to our table. The food was great. We had fish and shrimp baskets, shrimp basket and combo boil of snow crab and shrimp with fixings. Highly recommend. read more

Alyssa R.

7 years ago

This place is VERY yummy! Me and my husband came here for a birthday dinner and we were very happy with the service and the food. Everyone was very nice.. our waitress answered all our questions. We spend a little over $100 but we have dinner for the next night as well left over! The inside was really cute as well. We will be coming back! read more

Synetta B.

214

7 years ago

Went here lastnight with my husband and we loved it! Was referred by a co-worker & they did not disappoint! The service was great and food came quick. Would definitely recommend to others. We'll be back soon ‍ read more

Jim S.

5 years ago

Very good meal and service. Lots of options and everything I have had there has been amazing.

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