The ambiance of this restaurant was very homey. They had music going both inside and outside. The…read moreoutside seating had plants and veggies growing. The servers were extremely knowledgeable and able to provide plenty of recommendations. This is definitely a spot you want to check out for a nice southern cooked meal.

Atmosphere is nice. I ordered shrimp with greens and mac n…read morecheese. The good was the shrimp. Fried just right and seasoned. The greens were good but lukewarm. And the mac and cheese needed salt and more cheese. I chalk it up to a below avg night. I will give it another try.

Was suggested to go by a acquaintance we met at our hotel. Tried it and liked it. It may not look…read morelike a 10 star restaurant on the outside but they do have multiple seating areas and a nice little bar. Food is great. I actually got the 3 pound crab and enjoyed every bit of it. They offer more but trust me it's a full 3 pounds. Highly suggest this hidden gem.

We were on vacation and had planned a dinner out with friends to celebrate our daughter's birthday…read more We initially stopped by a hibachi steakhouse, but after being seated, we waited 15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. When the waitress finally arrived, she mentioned she was the only one working and implied that the slow service would continue throughout the evening. Thankfully, my husband quickly looked up another local spot, and that's when we found Captain Krab Cajun Seafood & Boil--what a blessing! Not only did we enjoy incredible food and exceptional service, but both the server and the owner went above and beyond to make our daughter's birthday truly special. We were treated to fresh, delicious seafood, a sparkler candle dessert, a plush gift for the birthday girl, and even a light-up birthday sign! We felt like part of their family. We ordered oysters, clam chowder, boiled eggs, baby clams, and snow crab legs--everything was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. You can even customize your meal by choosing from four different seasonings and five levels of spiciness, which makes it ideal for families or groups with mixed tastes. One of the most fun parts? You can write on the walls, tables, and even the ceiling! They also have a claw machine for the kids (and kids at heart). We'll absolutely be back next time we're in town! P.S. It's BYOB!

Don't make the same mistake I did!!…read more A while back an ad for this business came across my feed on Facebook. I left a smart a** comment on it. I think it was something about the description saying the pic was with fries and the photo had chips. I was just trying to be funny. The business replied and was nice about it. I told them they earned my business. Time passes and I keep forgetting to order when they are open. Today was the day. I ordered a shrimp po boy with waffle fries and beignets. Here's where my mistake comes in. I waited WAY too long to experience the deliciousness. Just everything was fantastic. I really liked the bread used for the sandwich. Too many places make sandwiches with tough and chewy bread. This bread is wonderfully soft and flaky and yet still held together. Must be that Voodoo magic at work. I will definitely be ordering here more in the future. Phenomenal food, an owner with a sense of humor and great prices! I don't have a pic because I devoured it too fast.

From the owner: Mississippi Gumbo started as a delivery/take-out only restaurant in a shared commercial kitchen…read more After doing a test run, we moved out of the kitchen and started up a cafe, Lancaster Beignet Company! We will offer our Mississippi Gumbo Cajun menu from time to time. Follow Lancaster Beignet Company on Instagram and Facebook to find out when!

Honestly, I was skeptical about even trying this one as the reviews seem a bit low. However, I'm so…read moreglad we stopped here. I immediately noticed how inviting the building is, both on the outside and inside. Very clean and not sticky feeling like a lot of these places. This was one of the best boil bags I've had (and I live in northern VA where there is some of the best seafood in the country). We were seated with no wait and the server was extra nice. They have a pretty solid menu and specials for beery day. We got the Thursday special and lobster roll. Everything was great. Hoping to help boost the rating for this restaurant because they really deserve it. Shoutout to Melissa for taking good care of us!

Why are the reviews SUCKING?! This place is AMAZING! After a long day coming out of town my family…read moreand I stopped here to get our seafood craving accomplished. The previous reviews caused us to be sketchy but I'm glad we decided to go. We were immediately greeted and seated fast, our server Melissa was very kind and efficient. The atmosphere was clean and welcoming with their own little details to touch. The food was sooo delicious and FRESHLY HOT. The menu had daily specials which made things easy while providing great options for an affordable price. Would highly recommend to go and would love to come again if we pass by! As you see the table was left messy but FOOD IS CLEAN GONE

If you looking for the taste of the bayou this you place. The shrimp étouffée. Is absolutely…read moredelicious and served over jasmine rice. Beignets are so soft and tossed is powdered sugar then it can be ordered with a chocolate or caramel sauce. The gentleman that is the chef and server is so nice and can make a mean meal. We will definitely be back for more.

Awesome authentic food. Service was above and beyond. Tried the whole menu, everything was cooked…read moreperfectly you can't go wrong,

OMG!! I just moved to town and have been trying to find a nice home in the wall shop. This place is…read morethe place to go! Such wonderful service, kind-hearted people, and AMAZING food! I had their Panda Fries, and not only was it affordable, but it was so filling and just something I've never experienced. I'm a bit of a stoner and a foodie, so if you're a fan of seafood, this is quite the gem! :)

Rapid sandwiches is and Beautiful Black Owned business, that in my opinion does not get the…read morerecognition they deserve! The food is absolutely delicious, the fish is always fried with just enough breading so it's crunchy but light and airy at the same time. The shrimp you can get grilled or fried, they have whiting, catfish, crab cakes, the sky is truly the limit. Just be sure to ask for your fries or veggies ( panda style) all that means is your item will come covered in a cheesy seafood sauce with shrimp. You can thank me later. The service is always great, the owners not only greet but if you're dining in they be sure to check in with you multiple times. This is definitely a hidden gem, " hole in the wall" that's ambiance gives 80's - 90's flare. The tables have movie posters/photos from a bunch of classic films especially for the culture. You don't wanna skip this place! I will be back very very soon.

Hadn't been there in a few years but they still have the best food in the area. If you like Cajun,…read morethis is THE place! Donny knows how to treat his guests too. Great place, great service, and we'll be back again soon!!

This BYOB is a true gem when you are craving Cajun. There are plenty of appetizers but we quickly…read moresettled on the pirogies and blackened chicken --you can't go wrong choosing either but I'd have to give the nod to the blackened pirogies which are exceptional. On the other hand I give a chefs kiss to and would have a hard time choosing between the blackened chicken, scallops, and shrimp over dirty rice and the blackened striped bass over shrimp jambalaya which were both worthy of getting again. Last but not least--service was very good, limited street parking along with a parking lot out back, ambiance is good , and tables are spaced out considering it's a small restaurant.

Excellent meal! Five of us for dinner, so the group at gumbo, jambalaya, and the Hot Cat Stack…read more(fried catfish, crayfish, sausage, biscuit). Food was prepared fresh, delicious all around, authentic New Orleans taste. We shared a side of ribs (why not!?). Drinks were well-made - Sazeracs and Mojitos. Dessert was special - lemon and chocolate silk cake - lemon meringue on one, chocolate mousse on the other with a crumb chocolate top. We will be back!

I had dinner with a couple of friends at Ethel's Creole Kitchen last week. It was my first time…read moreeating at Ethel's, and I was really impressed. It's been open since 1994, and it's easy to see why. Ethel's is really homey and cozy and comfortable. It feels like you've taken a little day trip to New Orleans. We each ordered a couple of drinks (something tropical with rum for me, a martini for my friend, and sangria for my other friend). We shared a few items from their menu: Creole Shrimp Boat (sauteed shrimp, mussels, jumbo lump crab meat, and the fish of the day simmered in a fire roasted red bell pepper sauce, with Creole rice and the vegetable of the day); Hot Cat Stack (fried catfish stacked with sweet and savory Andouille sausage cornbread, spicy crawfish red pepper meunière, honey chive compound butter, hot honey, and the vegetable of the day); a half rack of ribs (slow roasted ribs, Louisiana dry rub seasoning, mopped in BBQ sauce, mashed potato, and the vegetable of the day); and a strawberry bread pudding. Everything was delicious. I liked every course we had, but the Hot Cat Stack was wow. I've had a lot of bad to blah bread puddings in my life, but Ethel's wasn't bad or blah. It was delicious - and not dry at all. At all. The service was friendly but not the fastest (we waited a while for dessert) and maybe just a little scattered! But we eventually got everything we ordered, and the meal overall was wonderful: delicious, fun, casual. I'd love to return!

Absolutely LOVE this place! My boyfriend and I come to roots…read moreevery tuesday that we remember just for this stand!! We always get their snoballs and they are to die for!! The texture of the ice is absolutely perfect and with over 30 flavors to mix and match, you can get something new every single week!

I had some kind of bucket. I forgot the name of it. It had jambalaya, red beans and chicken…read moreetouffee or something. It was amazing! So much flavor with a slight kick. I would love to try more of the food but it was a food truck so don't know where to go to try them again. I wish I would have taken a picture of the truck. The atmosphere was a little crowded.

I went up the state college for the first football game and as expected every place was packed. We…read morewere able to get into American ale House and it really hit the spot. We sat at the piano bar I had the scalloped salad. The scallops were cooked perfectly the salad really gets the spot we also ordered sliders. The sliders were cooked perfectly and we're so juicy. Despite the crowds our service was amazing never had an empty glass. It is a great choice if you have a big group.

We were excited to get the tomahawk steak and oysters but were deeply disappointed. We chose 2…read moredifferent oysters (got 3 of each type) and one of the types was not fresh. It did not taste good at all and we had to send it back to the kitchen for replacements. We asked for the tomahawk steak to be cooked medium rare/medium, but when it came out, it was really hard to cut with the knife that they gave us. When we sliced open the steak, it was completely raw inside. We told the waitress that it was so raw that it was touch to choose and she said that "it's thick so it's impossible to cook through". I thought that was crazy to hear from a restaurant that has tomahawk steak on their menu. If you don't think it is possible to cook it well, then it should not be on the menu. We ended up taking it home and putting it in the air fryer, which made it taste so much better.