Shabazz Fish Supreme — Restaurant in Albany

I absolutely hate leaving negative reviews I’m such a big Foodie but if this helps someone else make a informed decision that’s the goal. I came across this restaurant on Google restaurants near me search so I decided to give it a try being that me and my family are newer to Albany. Upon entry there was only 3 ppl there I spoke to everyone in a up beat tone nobody spoke back. I asked to look over the menu which seemed to annoy the cashier whom was watching tv when I entered. I stated this was my first visit and asked for a recommendation between the lemonade and the restaurant signature punch the Cashier stated which ever one I wanted it was my choice. I ordered 2 burgers and 1 shrimp combo with a single piece of fish my total came to $30 I paid and he said okay its good. So still standing there he repeated himself as if to signal for me to sit down and wait for my food. So I asked for my receipt since it was obvious he was not going to offer it. Red flag!! Then his tone changed and he asked me did I need my receipt I stated yes I'm big on receipts that’s when he informed me that he rung up my items wrong! I was taken aback because had I not asked for my receipt he would not have mentioned it period. I was over charged for one of the burgers and he added on 2 coleslaw’s which I had not even asked for because nobody in my household eats coleslaw. It seemed to annoy him that I felt away over his mistake I kept it simple i said instead of giving me the almost $9 dollar refund I’ll take more shrimp and a piece of fish. With all the food purchased I was only given one tarter sauce. The burgers: very sloppily put together not cooked as well as We would have liked for them to be so thick the cheese wasn’t melted well the buns were soggy. The shrimps: seem to be some type of imitation shrimp from the frozen department of a grocery store to paint a picture very odd tasting and over fried. The fish: seasoned well but tasted old as did the punch if that makes since my self or my husband couldn’t eat the fries they we’re not cooked well or my have been old not sure they we’re stiff. Very disappointed with the food after paying so much the quality definitely isn’t restaurant grade cooking or maybe the cook was having a off day. I had to drink two ginger ale’s about a hour later My stomach felt so weird. I never judge a book by the cover but when i saw mold on the ceiling I should have ran expeditiously...

Went there 2 days ago ( 6/28/22? I think) Anywho, CUST SERVICE wise...not so much. Decided to try this place on a whim. Told the older BM, I had NEVER been there before. I needed a moment to look at menu. Found what I wanted within 1min. He seemed annoyed. Before I ordered a dinner/meal, I asked what were the sides. No response, figured he didn't hear me ( wearing mask). Gave my order, and spoke a little louder. Asked again about sides. Again, he was short with me..obvious this time. Thank God he wasn't cooking my food, just order taking and register. Enough there.

FOOD: Fish was good, wasn't as seasoned..but I can understand why it wouldnt be. I did eat that.

Hush puppies were greasy. Bit into 1 and you could see it inside. The center of the hush puppy was grease- free. Threw that one and the rest away.

Tastewise, it was sweet almost " jiffy corn bread-like". Bottom line, I gave SHABAZZ 3 stars because fish was perfectly cooked, NOT greasy.

However, WON'T...

The ugliest fish I’ve seen fried..Ordered the tilapia fish and it had so much grease to it and looked like they fried it twice.. the man at the counter was looking so mean I was scared to ask for ketchup or anything .. no nothing.. please don’t order the Philly combo.. use the wrong cheese and barely any meat.. my 1st and last time…Oh hush puppies...