Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

Hook and Reel Seafood Restaurant in South Philly is a pretty decent spot for seafood. It’s never really crowded when I go, which is nice for a more relaxed experience. I usually order the seafood boil bag with Dungeness crab legs, and overall, the food is pretty good and consistent.

One thing I’d like to see improved is the portion of vegetables in the seafood boil bags. While you get to choose your seafood, the extras like corn and potatoes feel a bit skimpy. They typically include just a couple of pieces of corn and small potatoes, which leaves you wanting more. It seems like many seafood boil places have started cutting back on the vegetable portions—gone are the days when you’d get a mix of corn, broccoli, and potatoes.

The service at Hook and Reel can be hit or miss. While the staff is always friendly, the service can be unusually slow, even when the restaurant isn’t busy. However, you’re seated quickly, and the prices are reasonable.

The appetizers, like their wings, fried calamari, and fries, are solid choices, and the drinks are decent too. While Hook and Reel isn’t the best seafood place in the area, it’s a good option if you’re looking for a quick seafood fix. It’ll hit the spot without breaking the bank!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

First time visiting. Surprised how few people were around for dinner. Had a few entrees. Lobster bisque was hot and creamy. Lots of flavor. Flounder basket was very good. Tender filets lightly fried and moist. Cajun fries were nicely crispy. Best meal was the Shell Shocker boil. Mix of snow crabs, shrimp, corn and potatoes. Very tasty in the lemon pepper sauce.

Great friendly and attentive service. Would recommend anyone interested in seafood.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Bisque, Fries, Snow Crab Legs 1, Flounder Basket

Raja is the best!!! She was awesome! Best waitress!
My order was amazing as well ! Food is amazing ! Definitely recommend !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil

Service was excellent and the food was tasted

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Raja was GREAT!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil

Fantastic Happy Hour. Awesome crowd.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Osmary was very attentive, friendly, and quick!

Service: 5

Server oamary was great food was great ! She gave a great experience will be back !

Kid-friendliness: Great options for kids

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Osmary gave us great service. We definitely will return

Parking: Alot of parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil

Osmary great server!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scallops and Snow Crab Legs

osmary M. was a great server!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scallops and Snow Crab Legs

Smary was great !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Snow Crab Legs 1, Scallops and Snow Crab Legs, Seafood Boil

Osmary was a great waitress . She was very fast and attentive . I had a really good meal.

Parking: Lots of parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scallops and Snow Crab Legs

My experience here was great. Came here for my moms birthday,she absolutely loved it and thanks to osmary to make it possible to surprise her with a birthday cheesecake 🥳

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our server osmary was literally the best server. She was super sweet, really attentive, and was more than happy to help us with our order. Great service and good!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil