The dungeness crabs and snow crabs were absolutely delicious. So fresh, so meaty. I highly…read morerecommend the garlic and butter. It's an oily experience for your hands but it's all good cause it goes great with the crab and clams, especially with the pieces of garlic! Our server was Michaela. She was very nice, super sweet. Boss if you're seeing this, just wanna let you know she's amazing. Shout out to Michaela. This was our first time at Hook & Reel and we're definitely coming back :)

We've been to Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood (Staten Island) for both lunch and dinner all-you-can-eat,…read moreand the experiences were honestly very different. Lunch all-you-can-eat was amazing. Our waitress was outstanding since it was our first visit, she took the time to explain everything clearly and made the whole experience feel welcoming and smooth. The custom seafood bags with mixed seasoning were delicious and full of flavor. The sides really stood out: the fried shrimp were huge, crispy, and perfectly cooked, the fried fish was good, and the calamari was light and crispy. The only letdown was the crab fries, which were disappointing considering how much fresh seafood they offer they used imitation crab, which felt out of place. Dinner all-you-can-eat, on the other hand, was less impressive. Dinner is about $20 more and includes the raw bar and snow crab legs, and while the food itself was still very good, the service was extremely slow. Getting our server's attention was difficult at times, even though there were plenty of servers working. We were only able to order a few seafood bags before being told we were out of time. We were 4 adults. Portions at dinner were also noticeably smaller than lunch portions, and overall it just didn't feel worth the higher price. I understand dinner is busier, but based on our experience, the lunch all-you-can-eat is absolutely the better value. For an additional cost, you can still add crab legs and raw bar items during lunch, making it a much better overall experience. Recommendation: Go for lunch all-you-can-eat great service, generous portions, and excellent food. Dinner all-you-can-eat could be improved, especially in service and pacing.

Only gave one stare because you can't click zero stars.. the Mac n cheese taste old and bland. The…read morechicken wings was really huge. I do not want steroids in my wings. The chopped cheese, was just that a chopped cheese with 10% beef. Paying for all bread.

The food and service here combine to create a wonderful experience. Restaurant workers were always…read moreready to clear our table. Their dishes please consistently and their staff pleases equally. All of us found our food choices excellent. This venue provides good value.

nico was an awesome server it was a nice night for my birthday the food was tasty and perfectly…read morecooked

The hostesses were absolutely wonderful. They were friendly, welcoming, accommodating, and made us…read morefeel valued from the moment we walked in. Unfortunately, the service we received from our server was the complete opposite, which made the experience extremely disappointing. From the start, our server seemed uninterested in serving our table and appeared bothered whenever we needed something. When our appetizers arrived, we weren't given share plates. When our entrees came out, she walked right past our table without checking on us. I understand servers can get busy, and she only had a couple of other tables at the time, but she never performed even a basic two-bite check-back. We repeatedly had to ask other servers and even kitchen staff for items we needed because our server simply could not be bothered. As someone who works in the restaurant industry, this stood out even more. Throughout the meal, she never asked if we'd like another round of drinks. Instead, she simply removed our cups without offering refills or additional beverages. The most frustrating part came when it was time to pay. We asked to split the bill, but she handed me the POS device with the full amount. When I politely pointed out that the bill had not been split correctly, she responded with an attitude and insisted it was right when it clearly wasn't. I had to ask her to redo it, and the interaction felt unnecessarily confrontational. I understand the restaurant closes at 10 PM, but we were seated around 8:30 PM, which should have been plenty of time to receive attentive service. It's unfortunate because our experience started on such a positive note thanks to the hostess staff. I expected that same level of hospitality throughout the evening, but instead left feeling disappointed and unwelcome.

Let me put you onto a Monmouth County restaurant you NEED to know about…read more Drew's Bayshore Bistro has been a Bayshore staple for 20+ years, and after this meal... I completely understand why. The Voodoo Shrimp--the dish that BEAT BOBBY FLAY--is an absolute MUST. The sweet potato bisque tasted like Thanksgiving in soup form. The fig, bacon & blue cheese flatbread was a blue cheese lover's dream. The Apple Jack pork belly burnt ends? Rich, flavorful and ridiculously good. And then there was the Pork Dijour... an Oktoberfest-inspired dish with pork so tender it practically melted in my mouth. Add in the duck breast, crab cakes, chocolate bread pudding, German chocolate cake topping AND beignets with apple dipping sauce... Yeah. We went there. This meal was a triumph. If you love New Orleans-inspired flavors, bold food and a restaurant with decades of history, put Drew's on your list. 10/10. I'll be back sooner than later. Save this one--you're going to thank me later.

Had a really good meal at Drew's Bayshore bistro, although I found it a bit overpriced…read more Additionally the wait staff was a little odd as they wouldn't take an appetizer order without a full meal order as well. No way to get that soup appetizer started without having to order the whole thing - which made the length of our mealtime go much longer than one would expect as they didn't start cooking until we had our full order ready to give. Outside of that, the menu was interesting, the food was flavorful, and the Service was pretty good. They lose a star for the weird way we had to wait to order.

Favorite Mexican spot to go to! Their chips and salsa are addicting. Also their cheese enchiladas…read moreare my fav entree to get. I've been going for years and it's still my fav Mexican spot!

Haven't been here in years and it's just as good as i remembered…read more I went in for lunch and sat at the bar. They give a complimentary serving of chips and salsa. I ordered Dos Equis lager and the Jose's special pulled beef enchiladas with a side of Jose's rice and black beans The enchiladas were on point and were a flavor explosion in my mouth. I liked the Jose's rice The black beans needed something to elevate the flavors so I mixed them with the rice and it was a great combination. Serving size is good and great for the price. The service was good as the staff was very polite and the food was out very quick.

I was visiting from chicago and this was my first meal and the most unforgettable. It was a Friday…read moreafternoon, it wasn't busy. Service was great and friendly. I loved my catfish sandwich. It was almost as big as my head. Sauce was very flavorful. I couldn't get enough. Crunchy fried catfish and the chips were crispy and flavorful as well. I wish I could go back but I'm back home in chicago

Had a reservation for this past Saturday 10/03/2026 for 4:15pm. We arrived a little late but were…read moreseated immediately. The atmosphere is very "chill" here from the minute you arrive. Decorative art adorns the walls giving the place a hip and trendy vibe. The patrons are friendly and it was particularly nice to converse with diners to the left, and to the right of us...who shared opinions on "what's good?". Our server Kyle was very sweet and personable. He was informative and attentive without being the least bit overbearing. Big shout out to him!! Great service Kyle!!! Now for the food.. Everything we had was flavorful and well seasoned. Items listed as "appetizers" are easily "entrées" (BIG shareable portions!!), I had no need to order an actual entrée. We ordered half a dozen roasted oysters, the crayfish and shrimp bread, crab and shrimp Gumbo, A side order of red beans and rice, cornmeal encrusted seafood combo and the pear lemonade. That fish was fried to PERFECTION!! The fish was well coated in a seasoned cornmeal crust that wasn't heavy or greasy. It didn't overwhelm the shrimp, catfish or oysters. The roasted oysters were garlicky and delicious!! The crayfish bread was o.k. but I felt the bread wasn't crisp enough. It was still good though. We were too full for dessert, which looked absolutely AMAZING!! In particular, the huge serving of bourbon glazed bread pudding. I will definitely be trying that upon my next visit. Sorry...no pictures in this review. We were too busy eating and talking. One FYI..the bathrooms are unisex, so they could use some attention. Overall, a really great experience!!

I ordered for delivery. It was the best shrimp parm hero I have ever eaten. More than enough food…read morefor 2 people. Shrimp were large and cooked perfectly.

We enjoyed Joes Soecial pot of fish with calamari's shrimp clams and mussels. The pot was big and…read morethe garlic wine sauce was awesome.

Claw's Daddy has one of the best happy hours in Lower East Side, hands down. If you're looking for…read moreamazing seafood deals and a laid-back spot to catch up with friends, this place hits every mark. The happy hour specials are unreal: $1 wings that are super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, $1.50 fresh oysters, and $2 grilled oysters and clams that are an absolute flavor bomb--loaded with buttery goodness, herbs, and cheese. Don't skip the $3 off adult Capri Suns--they're a fun, nostalgic touch that rounds out the happy hour perfectly while you relax and chat. Definitely order a side of Cajun fries for the table too; they're seasoned just right and great for sharing. Service is always quick and efficient, which makes the experience even better when the place gets busy. Claw's Daddy is now a go-to for happy hour cravings and easygoing hangouts with friends. Highly recommend!

My husband and I went here for my birthday a few months ago and I'm just now getting to a review…read morebut I have to say I was so pleasantly surprised by this place. Everything was delicious! We ordered a ton of food because we just wanted to try it all and we were not disappointed. I was craving some New Orleans style cuisine and this hit the spot. The service was excellent - attentive, friendly and made our evening special. The manager was super friendly as well and made sure we enjoyed everything. The non-alcoholic drinks were so good that I ordered 3 of them. The only thing I wish is that they had some traditional crawfish étouffée on the menu! It's my favorite dish. Will definitely return here soon!

Ordered through Uber Eats and everything was fairly yummy! I really liked that the food wasn't too…read moresalty or overly seasoned like some seafood spots can be. The garlic flavor in each dish was really tasty as I love garlic. My favorite item was the sausage bowl and the shrimp & broccoli was light and also tasty. I also ordered a side of corn. The only small downside was that you can it was frozen corn instead of fresh corn and was a little tough to eat, but overall the food was still really good. The dishes I ordered also came with a free soda which I didn't receive. I would possibly order here again especially for their sausage bowl but I want my free soda next time!!! :)

They are super nice though and it's worth the wait. Pretty good boil bags. I really did enjoy the…read moreshrimp and broccoli order that I got recently. It was prepared well. It's a small place so preferable to order for take out here :)