We have eaten at The River Shack’s adjacent restaurant The Wellwood and have enjoyed its well-prepared and tasty food. We decided to give River Shack a try. I ordered the crab bisque, the fried white fish basket with waffle fries. All three of my food choices came with a very unpleasant surprise: thoroughly seasoned with crab seasoning, which was a red colored seasoning, a bit spicy and tasting like Cajun plus Old Bay type seasoning. The River Shack’s chef has a very heavy hand with this seasoning and there is no escaping it, and it was unexpected and quite disappointing. There was no reference that the crab bisque soup, the french fries, or the breaded white fish would be so laden with unwanted spices. No reference on the menu, no explanation by the server, no choice given to have traditionally prepared fried fish with regular Waffle fries. In other words, the kind you would get at most every other restaurant that would serve these menu choices - crab bisque, waffle fries, and fried fish. I happen to not like Cajun or Old Bay seasoning, so the entire meal was a complete waste for me. My husband felt the same way about his food, he had asked before ordering If the food was spicy and was told no. I gave some feedback to the server about the food and told him I did not care for the seasoning at all, and asked him to have the chef describe the seasoning is so that from now on, I will know to ask if that type of seasoning is used in the restaurant cooking. Never have I seen such a pervasive use of strong, aromatic, savory seasoning without it being forewarned or explained on the menu. The meal cost around $85 for the two of us; I will not be going back to this establishment. And I post this review to forewarn other unsuspecting patrons who may wish to avoid a very unpleasant dining experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ciara Ashe
I absolutely love eating at this restaurant. I’ve been coming here for years and the food has always been amazing—definitely a 10 out of 10! I highly recommend it.
Unfortunately, my recent dine-in experience on Saturday was ruined by one rude waiter , which was disappointing. Because of that, I’ll be ordering my food to go from now on. Still, the quality of the food keeps me coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Wilson
Live music on the weekends. Outside area is in the sand, perfect for the kids to play! Crabs and fries chicken were AMAZING
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynne Hellmann
Live music was much too loud. Service was slow, but we had a party of 10. Food was cold upon arrival. Not nearly as good as last year. Will not be back!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
chucker roo
Very cool place with really good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Martinez
The Wellwood is one of our favorite places to eat. Its set on a beautiful waterfront in a quaint town. The restaurant has formal and informal dining options. The menu has a lot to choose from but the crabs are exceptional. Never ever had a bad experience. Its a must go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maribel Gonzalez
My husband and I have been going to the River Shack for a few years now. I can't believe I've never written a review. If you like crabs, you will love this place. The crabs are big and seasoned to perfection. Their fried chicken is also top-notch. They have outdoor seating with tents and picnic tables that sit on sand. We will continue making the 2 hour drive because it's worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Biju Mathew
Excellent food, friendly staff. We had a group of 23 people, we called 15 minutes before arriving, and once we got there, they had three tables set up for us. Even though we had a big party, the wait staff was patient and very accommodating. The food and drinks were excellent, everyone enjoyed their meal.
Outdoor sand and crabs!! What a combination!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have eaten at The River Shack’s adjacent restaurant The Wellwood and have enjoyed its well-prepared and tasty food. We decided to give River Shack a try. I ordered the crab bisque, the fried white fish basket with waffle fries. All three of my food choices came with a very unpleasant surprise: thoroughly seasoned with crab seasoning, which was a red colored seasoning, a bit spicy and tasting like Cajun plus Old Bay type seasoning. The River Shack’s chef has a very heavy hand with this seasoning and there is no escaping it, and it was unexpected and quite disappointing. There was no reference that the crab bisque soup, the french fries, or the breaded white fish would be so laden with unwanted spices. No reference on the menu, no explanation by the server, no choice given to have traditionally prepared fried fish with regular Waffle fries. In other words, the kind you would get at most every other restaurant that would serve these menu choices - crab bisque, waffle fries, and fried fish. I happen to not like Cajun or Old Bay seasoning, so the entire meal was a complete waste for me. My husband felt the same way about his food, he had asked before ordering If the food was spicy and was told no. I gave some feedback to the server about the food and told him I did not care for the seasoning at all, and asked him to have the chef describe the seasoning is so that from now on, I will know to ask if that type of seasoning is used in the restaurant cooking. Never have I seen such a pervasive use of strong, aromatic, savory seasoning without it being forewarned or explained on the menu. The meal cost around $85 for the two of us; I will not be going back to this establishment. And I post this review to forewarn other unsuspecting patrons who may wish to avoid a very unpleasant dining experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
I absolutely love eating at this restaurant. I’ve been coming here for years and the food has always been amazing—definitely a 10 out of 10! I highly recommend it.
Unfortunately, my recent dine-in experience on Saturday was ruined by one rude waiter , which was disappointing. Because of that, I’ll be ordering my food to go from now on. Still, the quality of the food keeps me coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Live music on the weekends. Outside area is in the sand, perfect for the kids to play! Crabs and fries chicken were AMAZING
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Live music was much too loud. Service was slow, but we had a party of 10. Food was cold upon arrival. Not nearly as good as last year. Will not be back!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Very cool place with really good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Wellwood is one of our favorite places to eat. Its set on a beautiful waterfront in a quaint town. The restaurant has formal and informal dining options. The menu has a lot to choose from but the crabs are exceptional. Never ever had a bad experience. Its a must go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I have been going to the River Shack for a few years now. I can't believe I've never written a review. If you like crabs, you will love this place. The crabs are big and seasoned to perfection. Their fried chicken is also top-notch. They have outdoor seating with tents and picnic tables that sit on sand. We will continue making the 2 hour drive because it's worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, friendly staff. We had a group of 23 people, we called 15 minutes before arriving, and once we got there, they had three tables set up for us. Even though we had a big party, the wait staff was patient and very accommodating. The food and drinks were excellent, everyone enjoyed their meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Steak Rolls, Firecracker Shrimp
Awesome service Awesome experience Fried chicken and pizza were great
Restaurantji Recommends
We did not get our food in two hours and they ran out of crabs what a mess.
The food was amazing, especially the swai fish and the fried pickles,can't wait to travel there again from Lancaster PA ❤️
The food was very good! The waitress was very friendly and knew the menu. Answered several questions without a complaint.
Great fried chicken!
A local gem with great crabs, chicken and drinks.
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