Sunset Cove

First time here. Cute and quaint right on the water. Ate outside. Fast service. Nice, attentive waiter, Nick. Ordered the jetty but with grilled chicken breast instead of burger, crab dip with melted cheddar cheese and fries. Fries were perfectly cooked and still hot when they arrived. The other entree was the honey salmon with green beans and mashed potatoes. Salmon was perfectly seared. The unsweetened tea was weak. Outside for the restrooms are am updated potty house. Clean, stalls small, not handicapped accessible. Must walk up a few steps. Plenty of parking spaces. Nice view of the water and boats. There is sand to walk on to your table. If you don't like the feel of sand, wear a closed shoe

We came at lunch time on a Tuesday after the prime season (Sept 24). The bartender/waiter/greeter/ was by himself in the bar-restaurant inside seating area. He advised us four of the main items on the menu was not available. We ordered other items. The food was okay. The drink special was very good. This is an excellent restaurant and I hope they can adjust with the seasonal change. It was 4 of us and we did manage to have a nice lunch.

Stopped for a little drink and snack after a day on the ‘beach’ and it was AMAZING! Steamed shrimp and shrimp tacos were sooo yummy!! Will, our server was wonderful - made the perfect recommendations - rum punch was refreshing! Would definitely return! Try it out if you are in the area!

Took mom out for her birthday. We had a nice time dining outside. Our server was nice and helpful. I decided to get a wrap last minute because waitress said they were popular- big mistake. It didn't taste bad, but there was really no fried chicken in it. I was disappointed, but I should have went with my first instinct and ordered some seafood. Hubby had the seafood mac and cheese and I tasted it and it was really good. Mom had the fish and chips and the fish was huge and fried beautifully. Dad had the salmon and he said it was very good, his asparagus and mashed potatoes looked good too. We had a really nice time and over all the food was good but as usual, the prices are on the higher side. We will definitely come back and try to enjoy some live music or something.

Nice place to go relax, dine out or in. They also have a bar. It was not busy when we went early in the week. Our server was wonderful and friendly. Food came out fast and tasty for a party of 8. Everyone enjoyed their meal. They also have a band playing over the weekend.

First time coming to the Sunset Cove in Middle River. As you arrive the parking lot is pretty large outside the building. Walking From my vehicle at first glance it didn’t seem like much but as my family and I walked through the archway towards the staircase that climbs up into the restaurant you notice the tables and sand along with piers and boats that gives it a beach like feel. We were greeted at a stand and then ushered to our table that was right off the water . The kids got to see ducks swimming and boats coming and going to the pier. The waitress arrived and immediately greeted us . She asked for our drink order and walked away to get them. As we waited we noticed it was getting busy since it was just turning 4 pm on a Saturday. Once our drinks arrived we ordered our food and I decided to get a corona and my friend got an orange Crush . I ordered their New York strip , kids ordered burgers and chicken fingers and my girlfriend ordered their crab cake sandwich. It took about 20 minutes and the food arrived ( see pictures below) . My New strip was cooked how I like it but I ordered fries instead of the garlic mashed potatoes and it originally came out with the potatoes. The waitress apologized and went back to the kitchen and got me the fries I ordered. My girlfriend liked her crab cake sandwich even though she discovered two shells in it. She really loved the garlic mashed potatoes that I had gotten and ate them all. The kids enjoyed their food and ate every bite . The prices weren’t bad for us , $9.99 for a kids meal with a side entree and drink. They do add 18% for gratuity to each check. Over all minus the few mishaps that happened, not a bad experience. I would recommend this location to anyone who likes a beach themed restaurant.

Sunset Cove Offers an Indoor, Outdoor Beach Styled Setting with Sand and on the Water with a Boat Dock. The Indoor Eating Area was Closed, the Outdoor Seating Area also Include Three Outdoor Entertaining Bars. This Restaurant was Busy and I hear, it’s always busy. Our wait time was around 2 hours, but they have an on-site outdoor seating table area available, while you’re waiting to be seated, so pack your patient’s, our wait time was well worth it and you can order from the Bar while you’re waiting. We ordered some Fried Calamari, Cove Caesar Salad, Honey Old Bay Fried Jumbo Wings, served with Ranch Dressing and Celery, Chicken Breast Topped with Lump Crab Imperial and Melted Cheddar, Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Smoked Baby Back Ribs, served with Fries and Coleslaw. Our order was prepared Fast, Hot and it was Tasty and our Drinks was Great. Our host service was okay, she forgot to bring back three different items on three different occasions. Free parking is available in the three parking lots.

This seems like a great place to drink and have fun on the water. It’s loud, you get country or classic rock. We’re we’re just there for a few drinks on the way home and had a nice time. Similar to Tiki Lee’s. There was live music on a Sunday afternoon. Nice views. It was crowded and hard to get parking or a seat at the bar on a Sunday afternoon. Service at the bars was excellent, friendly and fast.

Nice views of the river. This place is massive as well so chances are you'll be able to find somewhere to sit.

Sunset Cove is a nice local restaurant in Baltimore County on the river. Very beach but low key and comfortable. It was a beautiful day to sit by the water outside. I order mini crab cakes and crab soup. Soup was very good and the right amount of Old Bay that left the spicy after taste. Crab canes were good but not great a little too much filler for my taste. Sitting in the bar area is good and bad as the service was uneven but overall we enjoyed the visit and will be back again.

I came here the other night for dinner. I was told by a few people that it was a good spot to check out. They had a nice view, indoor and outdoor seating. You can tell it's a popular summer place. Looks like people can drive here by boat as well, since there is a dock. Also with a warning sign saying not to dive in for potential shock, yikes. It was a bit busy considering it was a Friday night, lots of waitstaff who were all very friendly. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure our drinks were filled up. The crushes were nice but did give me a hell of a headache. I ordered the shrimp tacos, they were really good (even having them as leftovers the next day). The fries were good as well. You do have to pay an extra $3 for fries. The burger was subpar. We have had better and have had worse. You had to pay extra for fries as well, the burgers come with chips. An FYI, they do charge 18% gratuity on your bill.

Came here with coworkers yesterday later in the evening and we loved it! We sat at the bar, right above the water and had a great view of the sunset. If you like bowley's on the bay then you will love this place too. It's a great place for drinks and casual dining. You can sit at tables the sand or walk on the dock. People parked their boats and came here to eat. Bathrooms were clean and their indoor seating has a nice balcony and large garage door windows they can open up. You can feel safe knowing there is armed security around too, and plenty of free parking. Loved it!

This past weekend, my boyfriend and I went to dinner at Sunset Cove. It was a beautiful, warm evening out and we were able to get a table outside on the sand with no wait at all. The service was great too - our serve was attentive and prompt. First, we had a delicious crab dip, then we ordered our dinner. I had a wrap and my boyfriend had a burger, and we both enjoyed our meals. We also had coconut cream pie for dessert which was delicious. This was the perfect place to come for dinner on a late-spring/summer evening. I did want to mention that towards the end of our visit, an agitated man a few tables away began screaming and blubbering about his dissatisfaction with the service. It became apparent to everyone at Sunset Cove that this customer was in the wrong. I just want to commend the staff and security for dealing with this situation professionally and promptly. I was really impressed. We will definitely be coming back here.

I thought it was a nice location. I had the "The Jetty". The crab dip on this burger was so good, I needed some to go! I wish I had a photo, but... I ate it all!

Just came here for a drink and some sun. Their orange crushes are made with fresh oranges so that's a plus!! Will definitely be back

Went for a birthday dinner. Was so nice that the place was packed but didn't feel packed. Enjoyed everything we ordered off the menu. I wouldn't recommend the alcoholic drinks, I got the mojito, it wasn't strong or mid in my opinion. Wonderful service. Great view. I would go again.

Came here with out of town guests hoping to show them a good Baltimore county time. Well, we got dinner and a show because there was a girl fight at the bar! The only thing this place has going for it is the location and ambiance. Food is very average and nothing to write home about. I had the rockfish wrap which was small and way too spicy for my taste. Took forever to get two drinks to our table. Probably 15 minutes or so. We also asked for appetizer plates which never came. Waters didn't get refilled. I don't think I would come back here for anything other than drinks at the bar maybe. I was pretty embarrassed to bring out of town friends here with how bad everything was.

Great waterfront setting and a great place to chill at lunchtime. A friend and I converged on the Cove for lunch. And, it was my first visit. We sat at the bar by the water and ordered orange/ grapefruit crushes for each of us. My friend ordered the quesadilla and I ordered the Sunset Burger. Food came out quickly. That burger... where do I start? Huge patty. Bacon. Egg. Cheese. Aioli sauce. On a bun. Perfectly cooked and delicious. My friend enjoyed his enchilada. After finishing lunch and a second adult beverage, we moved on. Bar service was friendly and on point. I like this place and will try to make it back. Soon.

Of course this is the place to visit when you want the views of water, boats, & sand. Our waitress was great; she was attentive and very responsive. We we seated within 15 mins. Food was received within 30 mins. All of the items were good except the string beans...needed some seasoning. NOTE: there is a 90 min limit.

This has always been one of my fav lil summer spots! I've never sat in tge inside so I can't tell u what it's like, I always sit outside! I love water, so I have to sit in the outside dining part, lol! The outside always makes me feel like I'm at the beach, from the sand underneath your feet as you eat, looking at the water and the music. I had the fish tacos and they were pretty good, the salsa made my tacos juicy (I hate dry tacos). I had a rum punch which was good. My boyfriend bad crabcake, fries and green beans. I only tasted his crabcake and it was okay, I wasn't crazy abt it because I could taste the filler on it. The service was good, Taylor was our server, she was super bubbly and pleasant!

First, the good. Service was good. Plenty of parking.Nice location. Now the bad. Limited entree options. I ordered the Jerk chicken wrap. Could not taste the Jerk seasoning. Or the chicken. Too many other other ingredients overwhelmed the jerk chicken. The chicken should overwhelm the other fillers. Next, the music overwhelmed the beachfront atmosphere. They played fast, loud dance music the entire time. And no one danced. If the crowd was young and dancing, then ok. I liked the songs. But loud and fast with no one dancing is too much. Read the crowd. Should have worked some softer, relaxing songs into the mix for those that want to enjoy the sand, water, boats and sunset.

Ambiance was good the night I went/didn't see any trouble maker's/service was OK got overlooked a couple of times/didn't try the food/I will be back one day to check it out

Dock & Dine! Nice calm docking area on a long pier. Dockhand was there to help me fit between boats on Saturday June 15, 2024. I was there on a Tuesday as well and docked myself on a nearly empty pier. There is a small beach for the little one to play. Enjoyed it.

First time here and will definitely be back the vibe gave everything needed to enjoy enjoy a nice lunch down by the water . My server recommended the honey glaze salmon which AMAZING. The price was fair and gratuity included

A year later we returned with a group of 10, for a birthday celebration dinner. Again, this place did not disappoint. Our server was attentive and friendly. Every person in our party commented on how good their meal was. We also met the owners, who stopped by our tables and asked us how everything was. No complaints here. As stated in my review from last year, I wish we lived closer to this restaurant so we could come more often.

My husband and I stopped in yesterday for lunch. I had not been to Sunset Cove prior to that for several years! We arrived around noon and were able to get a table on the beach. Although it was pretty sunny out, the umbrellas provided great shade. I started with a bottled beer while he ordered a grapefruit crush. It states that it is made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice but it did not look like it at all. Although my husband enjoyed his drink, it definitely did not compare to ones at other bars and restaurants. We started off with the jerk chicken appetizer. It was served with a mango salsa and a side of honey mustard. It was delicious! It was so good that my husband decided to order the jerk chicken wrap with chips for lunch. It was the same as the appetizer, just in a wrap! I had the honey bear chicken wrap which was crispy chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard. I thought it was tasty. The service was friendly and quick. The views were nice and we had perfect weather yesterday to sit outside.

After a day of sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, we headed over to Sunset Cove to wrap up the beautiful summer day. The wait was not surprising (an hour and twenty minutes for a table at 6:30 PM on a Saturday night), but we were lucky to get a bar table out in the sand. We ordered at the bar and got to watch the O's game while enjoying some tasty cocktails. "Suntan toes ticklin' the sand. Cold drink chillin' in my right hand," no truer words were sung (by Kenny Chesney), and literally as the sun went down. The view of the marina with the sun setting was spectacular. Oh! They serve food, too! The rockfish bites were tasty and enough for leftovers, the pina coladas were refreshing and fruity, and the nachos were OMG! Delicious! Great service and great views of the water. Get your summer on!

Great location and cool place by the water for drinks and food. Food was good, but it would be nice to have more grilled fish options or ceviche for those of us struggling to shed these annoying Covid pounds. The bar service from Natalie was outstanding!

Nice area ...food was ok fish good..coleslaw from a box. 18 % gratuity when service was lacking and unacceptable and staff was overwhelmed.

It's a hidden gem, middle of all the boat storage Love the view, very nice chill night. The building of the restaurant seems closed, only the outside is open I think they are short staffed, so we had to order at the bar.Food were good and quick.

Worst restaurant I have ever had the misfortune of experiencing. Atrocious food, horrendous service, and way over priced for the garbage they serve. We were there for 3.5 hours for lunch because that's how bad the service was. I had to get up and get plates for my family of 9 for the crab dip appetizer which was a very small tray of mostly cream cheese and very little crab. Half our meals were brought out 45 minutes apart from the other meals. The food servers were clueless and repeatedly went to the incorrect tables with the food orders. I had to ask for everything from our waitress. She never asked if we needed anything or for drink refills. The food was tasteless and frozen, not fresh. Garbage. Do yourself a favor and save yourself the time and money and go elsewhere. Hell, a filet o fish from McDonald's would be better than this garbage. As would the service. Pathetic.

Atmosphere and food were average but service isn't great. 18% automatic gratuity is no incentive for servers to earn a tip. We ordered appetizers and got them after our meals. Dirty dishes piled up on the table and were not cleared in a timely manner.

I stopped in with my family for a little dinner. I hadn't been here I years and thought I'd check it again. The ambience is awesome. Waterfront seating with tables in the sand. It was a beautiful day so the table outside was perfect. We were immediately greeted by a friendly waitress who was very patient with us. They had some interesting cocktails so, My wife had the Sunset crush which was excellent. For entree, it is the Fish and Chips, my wife had the Jerk Chicken salad and my son had the Shrimp tacos. The fish was very good, but the fries had an off taste. It was hard to explain, but they tasted like the oil hadn't been changed in a while. The cole slaw was simply ok. Nothing to write home about. The jerk chicken, however, was very good, as was the shrimp tacos. But my son agreed, the fries were off. Overall, the service was great and the relaxing location was awesome, but the food was so so. At least the entree I had. Since the location and service was so good, I will be back to give it another try. Hopefully, it was just a bad day in the kitchen. I'll update when I return.

Kind of sucks. Kind of sucks. Don't need to say anymore than that. The food is just not good, menu is a single page.

We are new to this area and absolutely love this restaurant. It's so cute to sit in the sandy beach area overlooking the middle river. Sunsets are absolutely gorgeous and make for beautiful pics on the walkable pier. It's hard to believe this "beach town feel" experience is available so relatively close to Baltimore metro area. We've made some great memories since discovering this spot. The food is tasty, about what you'd expect from a casual dining spot. The service here has also always been very friendly, welcoming and attentive.

I used to love this restaurant. However, I brought my family here today. We had a waiter that's only been here 4 days or so. No problem. We were rushed to sit in the bar area with my son who is not 21 by the host. When I asked if we could have a table we were told it would be a 15 min wait we said that was fine. The table we asked to sit at someone else came in 30-45 min after us and sat there. When we ordered our food my hubby asked for blue cheese dressing with his meal he did not get it and had to walk to the kitchen to get it as his food was getting cold. My son asked for blue cheese and ranch they never brought his. When I ordered I didn't like my food and asked if I could swap with something of the same price the " manager" said no they don't swap food and I could pay for it and order something else. Oh and by the way by the time the manager came it was cold. The waiter didn't even give me a fork to eat with my hubby had to walk to the kitchen area to get napkins and they never gave a straw for his drink. The waiter said to us " it's almost time to switch so if y'all could pay now I'd appreciate it". Like what kind of customer service is this?? Again I used to love this place. I don't know what's going on but I'm glad our bill want high. Normally we are very good tippers but not today. I even asked for water and we did not get 1 glass of water and it's 80 degrees outside.. only gave 1 star because I can't post with out 1

The ambiance is great, we were sat outside on their sandy area. Other than that the rest of the restaurant is a huge miss. The food took over 45 minutes to come out. They had almost zero vegetarian options. The day we went they only had the sand area open and the indoor seating was closed. Into our meal it started raining and they struggled to put the umbrellas up. My friend ordered a Cesar salas with chicken but the chicken never came out.

Spoke to the owner on a mess up causing us to wait an extra hour. Even when remaining I was remaining pleasant, the owner was rude, unprofessional, and careless. I believe she may find a better career at a nearby McDonald's.

I only came bc I heard this was the place to try. Since I live not far away and had a free night I decided to go. WRONG DECISION. I don't know if it's a thing to rush ppl out to get other ppl in but that happened. If I wait 30+ mins to be seated why am I being rushed to leave after 45 -50mins? The food was mediocre. Stay home or go somewhere else UPDATE!!! The manager responded about me being rushed out and called it a fake review. So I decided to scroll thru and saw a similar review from a month ago with the same experience but he responded to me and called me a liar. Sir, I'm an adult. I don't have to lie. My experience was from weeks ago and only reviewed now bc a friend wanted to try. I've given worse food with a better atmosphere and customer service better reviews. It's not the end of the world. Just improve

RACIST MANAGER! We were refused service at this restaurant because we called out this manager "Sarah" for being racist and treating us with the lowest standard of customer service. We often dine around town as a party of 10 or more and get a separate table for our kids if one is available. Today, we were seated at one of the picnic tables and asked if the kids could sit at one of the smaller round tables beside us. The manager immediately refused when our waiter went to ask- even though half of the restaurant was empty (pictures below) , it was around 4pm. We asked to speak to the manager and as soon as she got to our table she began raising her voice, had a full attitude and was talking to us as if we weren't going to pay. At that point, we knew she was treating us differently because she is a racist. So I asked her" is this how you treat your white customers? We are willing to pay two separate checks or whatever if that is the problem. We have never had an issue sitting at a separate table from our teenage kids." She then began to raise her voice and get very rude and defensive and finally said she was going to refuse us service, called the only BLACK security guard on file to tell us to leave and went to the bar to get a drink. My brother then politely asked for the owners name and she continuously put her hands in his face saying he could contact the front for it. This is not our fist time at Sunset Cove nor is it our first time dining out. I review restaurants on Tik Tok and Instagram and get thousands of views. Never have I encounters such disgusting customer service- this manager should NOT be in the hospitality/restaurant business. Not only did Sunset Cove lose loyal diners today but so many other paying customers came up to us telling us how unethical and unfair the manager treated us. I am so disappointed knowing that people, like Sarah, are being put in positions to hurt paying customers, thriving businesses and hard working employees. Update: Sarah (the manager and her friends are leaving fake reviews to push outs down, how pathetic!i

We had to wait over an hour for our food. Burgers were undercooked and our waiter was nowhere to be found. When we asked them about it there was no apology nor attempt to make it right, just an excuse that the kitchen was backed up (although the place was not busy at all). Unfortunately the location is great and the atmosphere beautiful. I just wish it was better managed. Not happy with the food and very displeased with the treatment by the waitstaff. I will not return.

I took my entire family to this restaurant for Juneteenth/Father's Day. There are 14 of us in total. The hostess attempted to sit us all at one picnic table (even though there were two unoccupied tables beside us) after showing her that it was impossible to fit us all. We asked for one of the open tables. She said I would need to speak with her Mananger, which we asked to see. The Manager refused to come. My sister walked over to show and tell her that her suggestion was impossible. She said that we SHOULD be able to fit and that she had to hold the open seats for other possible guests. There were no other guests waiting. She was extremely rude and dismissive. We left and will never return. I refuse to spend $1 dollar in an establishment that disregards their patrons and have no regard to customer service. The Picnic tables are outside near the dock.

Came here for a friend's bday party. Appetizers were $10-20, entrees $20-30 (though crabcakes were ~$40/45). Had a drink, a strawberry mojito which was good. Service was very friendly, view of the water was very nice. Food was overall just ok. -crab dip was good, served in a bread bowl -calamari rings were crispy, tasty -jerk chicken was a little dry and the mango topping + honey mustard dip didn't compliment each other for me -rockfish were a little mushy, flavorless Would come back for a view of the boats and a fun mojito.

This is the most wonderful place on the water. Lots of beer and sailing vessels. Loved it! Very great!

Latest visit to this favorite spot. My husband, son and I arrived at an odd hour; 3:00PM. Restaurant had a nice crowd outside, but definitely not over-crowded. We chose to eat inside on the 2nd floor. Great view of the water and diners below enjoying their meal on the beach. Our choice for the meal was rockfish for everyone!! Two of us ordered the rockfish tacos which came with chips or fries. The tacos were well made but not too spicy. The rockfish inside the taco was generous in size and well cooked. Fries were perfect! My son chose the entree of rockfish tenders with more fries. Really generous portion of fish and fries. Plus everything was fried perfectly. Our server was super nice and attentive to our needs. Great experience for all of us. 5 's

This place is amazing! The bar staff are one of a kind and provide the best service in Bowleys Quarters. Jess does a better rim job than Shawn. Best food and ambiance around!

Service was good, it was really fast and would recommend coming here again, the food was amazing, it was delicious.

Cool spot to have a day or night out. I spent time here with fam, and the vibe can be a bit sketchy until you consume alcohol.

Slowest service in the world! We waited for 30 min to get a drink and eventually gave up and left.

Just passing through town and was looking for a place to eat when I found this cool spot on the water. Though it was too early in the season, they had an awesome looking outside bar(s) with chairs and outside dining. Looks like a great summer party spot. As for the inside, the service and food were excellent. Very casual atmosphere with music piped in. Within our group we had the fish tacos, cream of crab soup, strawberry salad and the lump crabcake sandwich - minus the sandwich. All delicious and the prices were reasonable. Would definately come back for the food and to experience their outdoor entertainment.

We had our book club meetup here ... I loved the island feel. An outdoor Caribbean oasis. We picked a perfect fall day not too hot not too cold. They have outdoor fans and heaters. An awesome venue to watch the game. Cool views off the water.

A good review mostly for the atmosphere. On the water, outdoor area is adorable with tables and chairs in the sand. Also loungers and sofas in sand in a separate area. Be sure to come prepared with proper foot attire if you plan on sitting outside. It was a surprise coming here for me, and I probably wouldn't have worn wedge heels if I knew. Tried the cove fries and rockfish tenders. The cove fries were more cheese than crab dip, but not bad. The rockfish tenders were breaded and fried well and soft in the middle. But the chipotle aioli really made them. Also pictured is the strawberry salad and fiesta shrimp tacos but didn't try them. All in all, the food is ok, and the atmosphere is pretty cool.

Don't go if you have a hearing problem and want to chat. We had a good meal. I had the shrimp tacos and fries. The tacos were a nice flour tortilla with about 5 (31-35 size) shrimp in a Pico de Gallo with a fresh queso from fresco. It was not a lot, but the flavors were worth the cost. The fries were a delight too. They were double dipped with an outside crust and from a deep fryer which must have been changed recently. Wow!

Went to dinner with my husband, casual atmosphere. The waiter was great sunny day, they make great tropical drinks and fresh fruit .i had the rockfish soft tacos always good. My husband got the chicken wrap. We also git calamari, big portion no legs. Overall great experience with ill . Place is still great , great service . Good tacos and crab dip was awesome . Calamari is a huge plate no legs . Drinks were well made . Had a great time.

The food tastes good. The view is nice. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. The only reason that we don't like about this place is they charge $5 per person CASH ONLY cover charge to get into the restaurant. It does not make any sense. I have been in many restaurants with good food and good view but none of them charge us any cover charge, this is the only place charge us the cover charge, cash only! Not many ppl carry cash around. Many ppl walked away because of this cover charge. I don't know if Covid has anything done with the cover charge at all base on the menu they said "due to covid, we have changed our policy". Also 18% gratitude auto-added to the check when checking out also.

What a great lunch spot. Evidently, it's a party bar by night. We had a fantastic meal right on the water. Looks like a fun spot. Plenty of view and wow! - great food. Delicious Cream of Crab Soup with a hint of sherry. Coconut Shrimp and Rock Wrap were perfect. Our waitress, Sydney, was gracious and helpful. Can't wait to watch the season change from their beach. Definitely will go back.

Nice waterfront location but average food. The service was good except they kept offering to clear our plates as we were working on them. I ordered the cream of crab soup to start. It could have been hotter temperature wise. It had a lot of crab meat it in but it wasn't very flavorful. I also ordered the crab dip, which comes with multi-color tortilla chips. The chips were not very fresh. The crab dip was pretty good though.