“The reviews had me a little nervous lol I was ready to ask my Haitian husband order my food but I went in and ordered with no problem. No one was rude or made me feel like I wasn’t pronouncing anything incorrectly. Food was fresh and delicious. I’ve had food from here previously but this was my first time going in and ordering on my own.“
“Best dish here was the Bananas Foster Bread pudding. Service was mediocre, sat quickly, but attention was slack. Food was OK. Barely could hear the music. A bit smaller than what it portraits.Wheelchair accessibility: Be prepared to sit in the back almost shoulder to shoulder with another table.“
“The service was great! We were amazed by how sweet the workers were! Food was great of course! I love me a seafood boil! Usually it’s the service that makes or break my experience and it was definitely made by the two workers there tonight! So not come here if you’re going to be mean to the staff they deserve the world!“
“Our server, Sun, was fantastic!! He made our experience at Main st location 100% enjoyable. The service was perfect and food was delicious. They even have adult caprisun, and we tried Finding Nemo and Mr.Rich. A must try! Definitely recommend everyone to dine here:) Thank you Sun!“
“This was a brand new spot for our family. Food was good, but honestly didn't give a Cajun seafood boil experience vibe. We got a tilapia fish sandwich with fries and salt and pepper shrimp mild and egg rolls with fried clay bellies a side of rice and beverages. The salt and pepper shrimp 10/10 the other food was okay. Wish I could say more. And it was cold inside since it was winter time so bring a jacket or two when dining in.“
“Two words. Seafood. Boil. This place is in Newton so it's a bit out of the city but well worth the trip, TRUST ME. Since it's a bit out, you aren't paying as high of a price as you would in the city. It's a cute spot with lots of pics inside. The staff is so friendly and you can tell they really just care. They're super accommodating to your needs and will continue bringing the napkins throughout this messy endeavor. Their lobster cheesy fries (yes you heard me right) were unreal. The fries were crispy and flavorful and everything is better with lobster and cheese. I had the Royal catch with a medium shaking spice level and it was epic. I probably could have gotten it spicier but now I know. You absolutely need to come check it out for all your seafood boil needs (but they also have other things)“
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“I went to Hook & Reel on Friday (2/9/24) with my boyfriend and we had a waitress by the name of Besty….OMG she was awesome. She was so pleasant and nice and all smile, even when my boyfriend insisted on trying the crab meat fries and then after getting them he was not a fan of them, she took them away with a smile on her face and let us know it was taken off of the bill. She asked us how our food was and just made sure we was taken care of and happy while eating there. Besty is definitely an assist to the restaurant and if she can get a raise she deserves one, she ROCKS!!!! Go head Besty ( I wish I could spell her real name) lol“
“Overall rating: 5 stars, a hidden gem in Boston and my absolute favorite for seafood boilFood: seafood boil, calamari, noodles, we got the combo bag which could either be purchased in 1/2 pound bags or 1 pound bags. Our combo bag had shrimp, king crab legs, mussels, potatoes, and corn.Texture: the house Cajun sauce is gooey and delicious, it coats the seafood and sides beautifullyPricing: $35 for a half pound bag (you get a half pound of chosen seafood) Ambiance: There isn't much for ambiance, a few nautical inspired decor. The windows face Boston Common and lets a good amount of light inSeating & Parking: lots of seating, it's located above a cafe, no parking spacesService: straight forward!Music: pop and countryBathrooms: men and women bathroomsFinal comments: move favorite seafood boil spot, they empty your seafood boil into trays for easiest access“
“If you like shellfish you'll love this place!! Take out or eat in!! The service is quick down to a system from the host to waitstaff to the kitchen!! This place cater to a mix of young adults and young professionals. It can get pretty busy and there maybe a waiting list expected at peak hour but it's worth the wait. The bathroom is clean and the decor is pretty basic.“
“The holiday margaritas were amazing to start, my boyfriend said wow about 6x while eating the calamari which was breaded IN HOUSE which definitely gives you the WOWZA feeling, I ordered the sautéed lobster roll and he ordered the blackened fish. And WOW the lobster roll was the best I've ever had EVER, it just melted in your mouth and paired with garlic butter and toasted bread MUAH perfectooo also came with sweet potato fries. The blackened fish came with sausage and shrimp with a creole sauce and it was gone in seconds.. we were so happily full after. Talked about the food alllll the way home and how great it was!! Service was also soo great, our server was so sweet and recommended just about every single thing we ordered!“
“Loooooveee this place I came in and the young man help me choose the best order for me and he was so nice and I had to come another time just because how amazing the service and food was .I got the shrimp ? easy peel and the sauce was shaking with rice and lemonade. It was just yummy ?“
“Tuesday 1/24/23 on my lunch break at work in beacon hill, ordering here for the first time . I went with the 5pc mix chicken with a honey biscuit, also ordered 3 honey biscuits side order. I got 2 thighs, 1breast, 1wing, 1drumstick. The chicken had a well balance seasoning, very crispy not covered in heavy batter, chicken was cooked fully and moist inside very tasty was very happy with the quality and tasty of chicken! The honey biscuits where delicious it was sweet with a glazed over the top they had blueberry’s inside and like a cake not dry and very good! If you haven’t tried this spot it’s a must TRY! I was very satisfied with my lunch and ready to get back to work from my half hour break. Check out my pictures below!“
“The place is very clean and the service is very attentive and friendly. I ordered a pound of snow crab and shrimp. The snow crab was very big. Their sauce is so juicy and delicious, it was a great experience for me. I will try their other seafood next time.“
“If you’re craving seafood boil, Shaking crab quincy is the place to go. From the staff to food and the vibes are all there. Our server Tony was amazing. Super attentive and made sure we always had what we needed. I had the ayce option and that was 20/10 would deff recommend. Shaking is great for date night, family dinner and girls night!!“
“Good authentic Indian food. Taste great. I tried the mutton curry with rice and chicken curry with rice. Both taste so good. But the amount of meat could be more, lots more for a $14 plate. Fried chicken same as KFC. I was expecting different taste and more crispier. I would eat there again. But I would ask for more meat. Small place. Staff was very nice and helpful.“
“Great place for an intimate dining experience. The environment was small and comfortable. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly. The food was increadibly fresh. It was also delivered fast, hot, and as ordered.Might I add that the Strawberry Margarita was amazing. Must try the onion rings. The breading is unmatched. We will definitely return. Great gem in Somerville. Check em out!“