A friend and I came here for dinner. I ordered the $25.99 all-you-can-eat sushi, which is exactly how it’s advertised on the menu. My friend ordered wings and okra.
Before my food even came out, a man who I assume is the owner or manager came to our table and asked if we were ordering sushi for two people. We explained that only I would be eating sushi. He then informed us that although the menu says “all you can eat,” I would be charged $8+ per roll for any sushi I did not finish. He also stated that I could not share any of my food, or I would be charged double the $25.99 price.
I explained that I would eat what I could and not order more than I could finish, but he insisted this policy was to prevent waste and that any uneaten rolls would be charged at regular menu price. This entire conversation happened before my food arrived and immediately made the experience uncomfortable.
I eat sushi regularly and fully expected to finish my meal. However, when we asked for the check and a to-go box, I did have part of one roll left. The same man came back, checked my plate, and asked if it was okay to charge me an additional $8 for one roll. I reluctantly agreed.
The food itself was good, but the dining experience was not. It is common knowledge that all-you-can-eat restaurants factor waste into their pricing. Advertising “all you can eat” while policing plates, hovering over customers, and charging extra for unfinished food feels misleading and borders on false advertising.
Transparency matters. If there are strict rules and penalties, they should be clearly stated upfront on the menu—not enforced through uncomfortable table-side confrontations.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Yalonda Richardson
The food is always good. The service is very fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Mac
This was the best seafood I've had in Birmingham. i didn't like how I couldn't switch up the sides that came with my meal I still very much enjoyed the food it was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Norwood
Their seasoning is oil based and gets into all the crevasses of the seafood. I prefer the house seasoning and just ask them to make it as spicy as you want. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Droneada Hullett
I am now in love with this location!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ayanna J
Drinks and food satisfying. Music selection needs to be kid friendly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
JoJo Adam
I had the pleasure to try their only $10 amazing shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage & sauce in a steam baggie....it was one of the best meals I ever had in my cinDYbaTD LwIFE 🍤🥔🌽🌭🥫💰 🛸
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
erica thorn
Thanks Michelle for making my mother's birthday Special tonight. The biggest crab legs I have ever had and the sauce for the crabs was great. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheila Chavers
I ordered the managers special shrimp, crab, corn, eggs, potatoes all was cold did not get corn no flavor to non of it didn’t finish it! Also ordered catfish and shrimp meal with okra also cold. If it had not been so late I would’ve driven to return
Food: 1
Madison Songs
This is the WORST seafood boil that money can buy save your money and time please go somewhere else.
I was very impressed with there boils you need to get it hot though. The waitress was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Birmingham Foodie
Overall, the food is ehhhh.. The staff acts like they don’t want you there. I do deliveries here sometimes and it’s like pulling teeth to get them off of their cell phone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Sherika Dortch
I drove 3hrs to try this place, and it was well worth the drive. The food was delicious. The sauce was the best sauce I've ever tasted. The only thing that wasn't good was the corn. I will be returning soon.😁
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Onyeka Anwah
The servers were friendly, however, it took 10 minutes for someone to ask me what I wanted to drink and 30 mins for someone to take my order... It was a Saturday afternoon maybe 4pm. I think maybe have more than 2 servers or the managers can at least help out (which they did, but only after 30 mins, just left the servers to struggle)
The food came out fast at least which was nice. It was extremely lemony for my taste, I would have preferred if they put the lemon on the side. The wings were good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Kimberly Speights
Food is always hot and fresh! The servers are very pleasant!
A friend and I came here for dinner. I ordered the $25.99 all-you-can-eat sushi, which is exactly how it’s advertised on the menu. My friend ordered wings and okra.
Before my food even came out, a man who I assume is the owner or manager came to our table and asked if we were ordering sushi for two people. We explained that only I would be eating sushi. He then informed us that although the menu says “all you can eat,” I would be charged $8+ per roll for any sushi I did not finish. He also stated that I could not share any of my food, or I would be charged double the $25.99 price.
I explained that I would eat what I could and not order more than I could finish, but he insisted this policy was to prevent waste and that any uneaten rolls would be charged at regular menu price. This entire conversation happened before my food arrived and immediately made the experience uncomfortable.
I eat sushi regularly and fully expected to finish my meal. However, when we asked for the check and a to-go box, I did have part of one roll left. The same man came back, checked my plate, and asked if it was okay to charge me an additional $8 for one roll. I reluctantly agreed.
The food itself was good, but the dining experience was not. It is common knowledge that all-you-can-eat restaurants factor waste into their pricing. Advertising “all you can eat” while policing plates, hovering over customers, and charging extra for unfinished food feels misleading and borders on false advertising.
Transparency matters. If there are strict rules and penalties, they should be clearly stated upfront on the menu—not enforced through uncomfortable table-side confrontations.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
The food is always good. The service is very fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was the best seafood I've had in Birmingham. i didn't like how I couldn't switch up the sides that came with my meal I still very much enjoyed the food it was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their seasoning is oil based and gets into all the crevasses of the seafood. I prefer the house seasoning and just ask them to make it as spicy as you want. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am now in love with this location!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks and food satisfying. Music selection needs to be kid friendly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the pleasure to try their only $10 amazing shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage & sauce in a steam baggie....it was one of the best meals I ever had in my cinDYbaTD LwIFE 🍤🥔🌽🌭🥫💰 🛸
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thanks Michelle for making my mother's birthday Special tonight. The biggest crab legs I have ever had and the sauce for the crabs was great. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the managers special shrimp, crab, corn, eggs, potatoes all was cold did not get corn no flavor to non of it didn’t finish it! Also ordered catfish and shrimp meal with okra also cold. If it had not been so late I would’ve driven to return
Food: 1
This is the WORST seafood boil that money can buy save your money and time please go somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
I was very impressed with there boils you need to get it hot though. The waitress was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall, the food is ehhhh.. The staff acts like they don’t want you there. I do deliveries here sometimes and it’s like pulling teeth to get them off of their cell phone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I drove 3hrs to try this place, and it was well worth the drive. The food was delicious. The sauce was the best sauce I've ever tasted. The only thing that wasn't good was the corn. I will be returning soon.😁
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The servers were friendly, however, it took 10 minutes for someone to ask me what I wanted to drink and 30 mins for someone to take my order... It was a Saturday afternoon maybe 4pm. I think maybe have more than 2 servers or the managers can at least help out (which they did, but only after 30 mins, just left the servers to struggle)
The food came out fast at least which was nice. It was extremely lemony for my taste, I would have preferred if they put the lemon on the side. The wings were good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Food is always hot and fresh! The servers are very pleasant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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