Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

The second we walked in the manager Anthony instantly became family he was beyond friendly and welcoming, Our server Moe was truly the best and on his A Game! Their prices are great and the food was sooo fresh and unbelievable delicious!! I am definitely coming here and bringing my off the boat parents to eat here they will feel like they eating fresh seafood right out of the ocean!!!! The size of the seafood is definitely not cheap!!! Make sure you come starving cause you definitely won't stop and cant stop eating!!

I had to come here and leave a review because Brad service was exceptional. Excellent host, was very attentive and very professional. The food was delicious. The place was very clean and organized.

Great place. The service was superb. To seafood lovers I will highly recommend. We took the full package for $48 per person and it worth it. You can combine any kind of seafood and add sides such as corn, potatoes…. Restaurant offers several souses with great flavor. The dish comes in huge balloons like plastic bags, hot and well seasoned. It was memorable dinner with family. Highly recommend to try!

Been meaning to check it out for over a year. Finally went with my wife today. Had a really great experience. Service was on point and friendly and knowledgeable. Nice and spacious seating. Drinks great and reasonably priced. Flounder tasty and fresh. Manager made his way to say hello to all the tables. That’s nice to see. Once at our table we got all to talking and he even sent us a piece of cheesecake. Thank you. Definitely will be making another trip soon.

Restaurant manager came over to our table. Having a great conversation. Sent us over a piece of strawberry cheesecake ☺️. Service was great. Drinks were nice. This was our first time there. Thank you. We will be back!! Flounder Po Boy was Delish

Kristina was an absolute delight, great sense of humor and very knowledgeable of the menu and gave great recommendations. I enjoyed that she is very personable and took her time with us. Very kind and when I come back I hope she will be wait the table that I’m on. Thank you again for your service.

Haven't been here in a while, but I was pleasantly surprised with how good all the food and portions were this time! I think there is new ownership because the entire experience was different than my last time. My favorite was the crabmeat fries! They were packed out with crabmeat; beyond delicious! Definitely will be coming back!

Decided to take my wife out on the town and hit up some Cajun style steamed seafood. So we drove from Edison NJ to the Staten Island location. There is one in Linden but I'm more familiar with SI. First off outside it looks nice but you can't really tell until you walk in. Atmosphere is great , music playing some old school music to some disco and other genres. Our waiter Moe was very attentive to our needs and always had a big smile on his face. Drinks were great as I had the red sangria. The bar tender/manager Anthony was super friendly and funny as he continued to make us laugh and feel comfortable. Overall I'd definitely recommend people to try Hook and Reel as I'm already hooked and will definitely come back

Such a great meal! Food comes out nice and hot and is always enjoyable! The garlic butter sauce for the boil is delicious!

Don't waste your money! Went here for the All you can eat. Once we look at the menu, lobster tail and Dungeness crab cluster weee crossed out. Ordered a doz each of the clams and oysters from the raw bar and they are tasteless. They tasted like it has been opened and soaked in water for a long time. Fresh raw clams are yellowish and beige in color but these are pal grey. All the boiled seafood tastes like frozen seafood that got boiled and splash with sauce on top (the sauces were pretty salty In general). The only thing good was the sweet potatoes fries and fried calamari! The lobster bisque tastes horrible. Crabmeat Fries is disgusting too. The fries were cold and they added this blue cheese sauce on top which and is not good!! Didn't bother to take pictures of the rest of the food that came later cause is not worth the effort...

I have never been here for lunch. Food was excellent but my waitress Abby was exceptional. Her smile and cheery disposition were infectious. She was extremely attentive and pleasant the entire time. Kudos to Hook and Reel.

04.07.2024@3:13pm Sunday Walk-in table for 3 and got seated with no wait time. My server was Abby. Friendly and came by a few round to check on us. We came for the ayce and we all ordered only one round and were full already. When you crave for seafood this is the best spot as the quality is good and pretty fresh even tho we all know is frozen seafoo My favorite spot for boiler seafood.

Favorite place in the entire world to eat. I'm here at least once a week. Servers & managers are always pleasant. Kayla is a sweety and always takes good care of me when I'm there!

The guy manager does not know how to speak to the costumers in a nicely manner. He must forget he does represent the place!

The dungeness crabs and snow crabs were absolutely delicious. So fresh, so meaty. I highly recommend the garlic and butter. It's an oily experience for your hands but it's all good cause it goes great with the crab and clams, especially with the pieces of garlic! Our server was Michaela. She was very nice, super sweet. Boss if you're seeing this, just wanna let you know she's amazing. Shout out to Michaela. This was our first time at Hook & Reel and we're definitely coming back :)

I think this is one of the few locations that does all you can eat. We called a few other places that told us they don't offer that. My whole family came here for the all you can eat and we had such a great time and enjoyed everything. It's great that it's not just seafood in the AYCE, there are also appetizers such as wings, dumplings, mozzerella sticks, and sides and even steak! So non seafood eaters won't be left out. We were very surprised and glad to see steak as one of the options for AYCE because we did have non seafood eaters in our party. I ordered my seafood with the hook&reel sauce in medium spice on my 2 visits. Loved every bit of it. Service was also great both times. It's just a nice place to come with family and friends

I came here for the first time for the AYCE, and I had a great experience! I love that this seafood joint offers non-seafood items as part of the AYCE, with a lot of great selections. I am not a big seafood person, but everyone else in the group was. I was prepared to just eat fries all day, but they had wings, mozzarella sticks, gyozas, and even full entrees. I didn't have a chance to take many pictures since we were really enjoying the ambiance. The service was also great, definitely recommend anyone to come here!

Amazing food always on point . They never disappoint. I always order from them when I want so e great seafood . Hook n reel sauce delicious

The service is simply amazing, quick, friendly, and heartwarming. When making a reservation, it was incredibly simple, quick and easy; the hostess was extremely friendly and made the reservation with ease. Now onto our dinner. Our server, Emily, was so sweet, kind, and demonstrated what perfect service looks like. For example, when I asked to replace my Diet Pepsi, she brought it over in less than a minute. When she saw that my hands were in the plastic gloves I used to dig into my seafood pile and was oily, she offered to open the new straw for me, leaving the tip covered still as to ensure it doesn't get dirtied. I've seen so many waiters and waitresses simply throw down a bunch of straws onto the table that this simple, yet considerate gesture made our experience so much more enjoyable and heartfelt. I want to thank you Emily, for being so sweet to my family and I! (: Now onto the food. The portions were huge and adjustable based on your preference (I.e., you can order half a pound of crab legs or five pounds), and each comes with whatever sauce or seasoning you prefer. The food started off a bit on the slower end, even for the appetizers and soups, but then the speed hastened perhaps due to it being a bit less busy. We didn't mind it and we enjoyed our appetizers and entrees, with the obvious winner being the Dungeness crab legs and snow crab legs! Our spicy garlic butter tasted the same as the garlic butter, so if you want it even spicier get the spiciest option. They also didn't have the fried lobster tail, which was a bummer, but everything else was pretty good! Overall, it was a good AYCE option with its quality and pricing matching fairly well. If you go to other pay-per-pound seafood restaurants, it'll probably taste a bit more flavorful but definitely cost more. I believe the sauce could be adjusted to make it even tastier but that's just my personal preference! Thank you to the staff and friendly bartender/owner for making us laugh, for being so kind to us, and for wishing my wife a happy birthday. Will definitely be back! Thank you for reading and good luck! (:

Food is so fire comes out of the kitchen so fast staff is so friendly Clean Affordable for what your getting

Service was AMAZING!! My server was Brad. He was so pleasant and sweet; Very accommodating. I had hush puppies and fried shrimp. I did enjoy my food although I felt that the shrimp lacked flavor a bit. But overall a great experience. YES I will be back!

Food is bland . The Server had amnesia, forgetting our order and forgetting We were there !!! Ambiance: To dark to read the menu!!!

I was craving Cajun and all the old Denver standbys pretty much shut down. Took the drive to Stapleton and it sits in a strip mall with a variety of other restaurants. Wasn't very crowded. Smelled very good inside. Kind of a sports bar feel. There were four of us . 2 ordered the sandwiches and 2 ordered the boils. Definitely stick with the boil. Sandwiches were really messy with a mayo type dressing. The fries were mediocre. Service was subpar. She forgot one of our entrées. And then forgot to bring my second beer. The calamari is awful. Stay away from it. It's way over cooked. Nothing special. I'm sure there are much better places around town. I did get my fix. Most likely won't be back.

Too pricy, their Cajun is ok, but wayy too salty. Their lemon flavor was terrible, doesn't taste anything... and their house special sauce crab leg was "so-so". Most of the clams and black mussels wasn't fully cooked... not recommend anyone to try this location for sure. Apparently the owner only hired 1 waitress to service entire place, service was below average. Parking wasn't an issue cos they have both indoor and outdoor garage. For a buffet price like this, would better off go to Manhattan steakhouse or go to Queens buffet for better food.

My husband and I have eaten here several times before, and always come away remarking about how good the food is, especially with the All You Can Eat option. We took my parents yesterday, and my father has some health concerns and did not want to participate in the AYCE as it would not be healthy for him. The manager, Anthony, went above and beyond to accommodate us, and allowed us all to get an AYCE meal, but charged half-price for my father so he could still try the food but not feel bad about eating less. We will continue to eat here, as we know the food is great, the servers are great, and the management truly cares about the guest experience.

There are much better places to go and eat. Front and back of house are in a contest for who drinks more. Leaves less to be desired...

The food quality was subpar, with dishes lacking freshness and flavor. The overall atmosphere was dull and neglected. For those expecting a pleasant seafood dining experience, we would not recommend this restaurant under its current management.

Just a terrible overall experience food wasn't good service was terrible and for the price there are much better options

Service was good Abby was amazing. Ambience was nice. Food was delicious. Will come back.

Shout out to anthony, still made good on his promise after almost three months. He runs a tight ship and always makes us feel comfortable when he's there. Thank you for the hospitality and excellent food.

$46.99 for all you can eat seafood. The crawfish nasty absolutely disgusting. Do not attempt to suck on the head cause you're going to get a taste of dead fish in your mouth. The size of the crawfish are good but not fresh. The best thing was the shrimp and sausage boil it was super sweet. The snow crab was mediocre and hard to open up with no cuttings to assist. The seasoned garlic butter was delicious and much better than the regular one. Cajun seasoning was a weird flavor and yellow? The HR sauce was ok but nothing special either. Calamari was good but very little legs. Overall, ok experience and good service. 3 stars is generous already I feel

This is my first visit to the Hylan Blvd Staten Island location and it's definitely not going to be the last. Excellent service from Moe our server! So warm, welcoming and professional. The manager stopped by to check on every table, fantastic. The food was consistent with the other Hook and Reel locations I have visited. Hot fresh and made exactly as I ordered. I had the Caribbean colada and The Perfect Storm boil, which has 1cluster of snow crab legs, 1LB head off shrimp, 1LB mussels with corn on the cob and potatoes (sorry no pictures, I was too hungry).

if you want to crab leg you have to go staten ısland. At this location the crab legs is so thin and less they put million shrimp clam 2 thin crablegs .It wasnt worth it.

Our server, Brad, was AMAZING! I've never had service so amazing. Complete 10/10. Brad was so kind and helpful. Deserves all the recognition he could possibly get. Also you get a lot for your money here, especially compared to other seafood boil places. Really enjoyed it and was really tasty. We will be back!

My kids love this place. We order from them all the time. The food is delicious. The service is great and the ambience seems like you're at a marina. Although we enjoy the takeout more. Going there there is lots of fun because of the drinks.

Service was amazing. Accommodated seating for my wife and I as I had an injury making it hard to walk. Our waiter turned a very bad day into a great day! he couldn't have been nicer and had us laughing. Food came out fast and hot! Everything was delicious. Portions were huge we both took food home!

Ordered a seafood boil, was very good. Ambiance was very relaxing, and service was great. My server Emily was very kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

The service here is awesome. Our server was really nice and helpful. We ordered appetizers shrimp basket and halfhalf wings: cajun and lemon pepper. The cajun spice is great, the lemon pepper was however very salty. Fries with the baskets are great, crispy and fresh. Seafood boil bag was flavorful of the house special blend, the spiciness was not enough. If you're looking for spicy spicy you should get the Fire/Hot. Seafood freshness is 3/5. Mussels r ok, clams r ok, shrimp is good, and lobster tail is really good.

Moe, our server, was helpful, polite and courteous. The snow crab legs were really good and I really enjoyed the sweet potato fries. My catfish wasn't as crispy as I'd like, but that's just a personal preference - one I didn't make them aware of in advance.

Ordered some crab bites to go, and they were good. The only thing is that there were shell particles, and in the photo attached, pieces of shrimp tails.

The service was great. Gedon our server was prompt,curtious and respectful. Kudos to Gedon and the rest of your staff. Compliments to the chef for a use of the seasoning of the cajun cook. The ambiance of the store could be a little better but hey, I was there for the food not the decoration

I've actually waited to write anything about this establishment until I had completed two orders through Uber Eats. I have to say I'm extremely shocked with the rating. I tend to be very cautious with seafood chains because in my experience the quality tends to suffer. In addition, they couldn't seem to get the orders right on both occasions, which was disappointing. I know last time I ordered a shrimp po-boy and I ended up with a shrimp basket. This time I ordered the oyster po-boy with sweet potato fries and the lobster bisque. I ended up with regular fries and the lobster bisque was pretty disgusting. It was way too thick as if it's been sitting there for a few days. A soup that was a hybrid between grits and mashed potatoes. For the price and the quality of the food, I can assure you that this was my last attempt. Pros: Food was Hot, Well Packaged Cons: Over Priced Fast Seafood, Quality, Order Errors "My review is strictly my opinion based on my experience and interaction with the business and/or staff while they provided me a service, food, or merchandise. This review is not to be translated as fact. My review is truthful to the best of my ability and is not intended to present harm to the business but to encourage them to perform better or allow them to continue being awesome. I have not received any monetary gain for writing this review" - Bruno F

Enjoyed food, services and ambiance. friendly waitress helped with menu selection since it was our first time

This was my first time actually coming to this location. I usually order from DoorDash. The server we had was really nice. I came with my friend and we were seated immediately. We both had the seafood boil, crab bites, raw oysters, mozzarella sticks and a the pasta for the kiddo. It was delicious! It was her first time in a Cajun seafood spot and she loved it a lot. We had a really good time overall. We literally ate the food so fast that I didn't get to take any pictures. Would recommend people who live near by to go. Thank you for a good experience we enjoyed it really well. Will be back soon!

Was shocked that they don't put the corn and potatoes in the seasoning to absorb the flavor. I thought that was a given that I'd want my potatoes and corn seasoned as well.

Went unexpectedly to this place for quick drinks with my brother & we're sooooo happy we did because the manager Anthony was amaZing !!! From start to finish his energy was awesome and made us feel so welcome & everyone who would come through the front door and he would say hello and just his happiness ; you can see he really Loves what he does . We didn't get to eat there as we had dinner prior ; however because of this experience I will keep recommending this place and come back 1000%!! Thank you Anthony !!

Needed a pick-me-up during this time and decided to visit Hook N Reel. I've eaten their food in-restaurant and can attest that their take-out is just as good! Their new website is aesthetically pleasing but has no prices so beware! I called in and was helped right away. The gentleman on the phone was patient and helpful. Called my order in and it was ready for me upon arrival. The fried lobster tail basket was soooo good! This was my first time trying fried lobster. You're not going to get the same juiciness as a steamed lobster, but dip the fried tail in some spicy cajun sauce and you're good to go! Good size lobster tail (bigger than my hand) It came with cajun fries which were a nice pairing. Didn't finish them all. I also ordered a mini boil. I got 1/2 lb shrimp, two potatoes, and a corn. I chose the original cajun sauce level spicy. I was able to tolerate the spice (with some sniffles here and there). If you're not a fan of spicy, don't get this level.

Ordered through grub hub and delivery person was nice and friendly. We ordered fried calamari, crabmeat roll, mini snow crab boil and another mix and match boil with mild garlic and butter sauce. The calamari was ok, the crabmeat roll were not real crabmeat I believe it was imitation crabmeat which is not right when you are a seafood restaurant you should be using the real stuff, it also wasn't that great tasting. The boils were good, enough flavor but a little too salty. Overall ok

I love this place. It is casual, the food is really good and we always come back and ask for our server, Brad. He is attentive, funny and very polite.

This place is amazing and heaven for seafood lover. They currently are having a promo in the Staten Island location for $45.99 all you can eat, literally! We had the calamari, the garlic bread (was ok) and the mozzarella sticks as appetizers. Then we got crab legs and shrimp with the H&R house sauce. It was so delicious, come ready to get your hands dirty. The drinks are tasty as well and great price, $9-$17 price range. The staff was very welcoming and attentive always asked how we were doing and ready to put in our next order.

Customer service always great and food is always consistent. This is my go to for seaford. Very good seasoning, my best is Seasoned Garlic Butter

I just recently dined at this fine establishment. The service was impeccable, especially the portly gentlemen, Brad, I think his name was, and Abby, though she was scary. The food was ON POINT and I would highly recommend the Po Boy. Drinks flowed freely. Chicken wings, all flats, were delicious, I even received the last oysters! What service! Anthony the manager was very friendly and became fast friends with myself.

First time here today. The food was sooo good, the Cajun dressing on the seafood boil was my favorite. The service was fast and super sweet. Great place if you're hungry because you can get so much with the all you can eat!!

Man what a deal for so much food! Cool vibe! Great drink specials ! Plenty of Parking! And the manager Anthony knows how to run a place!Great service with nothing but friendly staff... Can't wait to return !

Like seafood? Come here. Price is reasonable, food is fresh & staff are very pleasant and friendly. Place can get crowded at dinner time so there may be a wait but it's worth it. This location does have a bar area so nice to have the option of grabbing a drink while you wait for a table.

One of my families favorite spots on Staten Island, we have returned countless times and have never been disappointed. Seafood is always fresh, flavorful and generous in size. I'm a huge fan of their blue crabs and they are always spot on ! My husband also swears they make the best piña colada around. The service is always on point, friendly and never rushed. I personally have a werid allergy and they are always super accommodating about it. The manager is always on his game making sure stop at every table to welcome their guests which is very nice to experience. Definitely worth checking out !

Anthony makes me laugh. And Abby is an amazing server. She knows so much about the menu: Seafood, Sauces, appetizers, drinks, and especially about corn