Colin's Seafood & Grill — Restaurant in Baltimore

I wanted to try a new spot for dinner on Sunday, 07-02-23. I love seafood & after seeing the menu, I ordered enough for dinner & lunch while working the next day. I ordered the seafood platter; the menu said fried or baked, but it alternative was probably broiled or steamed. I went with that. The platter had shrimp, crab cake, scallops, & fish. All were well seasoned, & that crab cake was everything! It came with 2 sides. I went with mac & cheese and yams.

I also ordered crab dip with nachos & the creamy crab soup. Unfortunately, they didn't label either container. They looked similar & had similar consistency as the soup was thick and creamy, so it was hard to tell which was which. Both items did have plenty of crab meat.

There were plenty of people seated inside at tables and at the bar. When I placed my to-go order, I was told it'd be ready in 25 mins. I came back inside after 30 mins. After waiting for at least 5 mins with no acknowledgment, I asked a lady sitting next to me if she'd been waiting a while. She said yes because they'd brought her order out but something was missing. After she left, I had to ask about my order. This is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. There were plenty of employees walking around, & they'd look right in the direction of myself and a couple who'd walked in and were waiting to order. They never asked if we needed anything; we had to say something to them to get their attention. Probably would return when I'm in the area, but they wouldn't be my first choice if I was doing another take out order spending that...

Well I finally took hubby to dine here. Just had to see for myself if this place was worth the hype.

The parking lot was packed but we did manage to squeeze into a spot on the side near the front. Once inside, we were greeted by two hostesses and we were asked how many were dining. We said two and were taken to the right side and immediately placed into a small booth like dining area. Our server was Alaura. We were asked about if we wanted to order drinks, which we asked for sweet iced tea.

After browsing the menu, we decided on no appetizers. I decided to try the seafood platter and hubby picked the seafood Alfredo.

My platter was okay with the exception that the crabcake was a bit mushy and had a lot of shells, and they did not spare on the expense of the old bay seasoning. The shrimp, scallops, amd the tilapia was cooked to perfection. The green beans were okay too. I asked for extra sour cream, but didn't get it, but the portion size was not enough to cover a med-large baked potato. Hubby said he liked his meal too and again had to pick out a lot of shells from the crab meat.

I observed the other server in our vicinity and she was so attentive to her patrons, sad we did not feel we got the same from our server, but if we return, would definitely ask for that server. Had to ask for extra napkins, which took a minute to get, even had to wait over 5 minutes to receive the check when we asked for it when she last checked on us.

In spite of the overall experience, I think we will we come back or just order...

This establishment stands out as one of the finest Black-owned businesses that I frequent and wholeheartedly recommend to anyone in search of a great dining experience. The level of customer service is nothing short of breathtaking, consistently surpassing expectations during each visit. I've become a regular patron, and without fail, every encounter has been characterized by excellence.

The dedication to service is evident not only in the attentiveness of the waitstaff but also in the genuine care provided by the manager. It's a rare and commendable trait that sets this place apart. And let's not forget about the drinks – they are nothing short of amazing.

While my experiences have been overwhelmingly positive, I feel compelled to mention the one drawback. The absence of hot water is a concern, especially in the context of the ongoing COVID situation. Despite addressing the issue with multiple individuals since their reopening, the problem persists and, in my opinion, needs urgent attention and resolution.

In all, this establishment remains a standout in the culinary scene, and with the timely resolution of the hot water issue, it could elevate its status even further. The dedication to service and the overall dining experience makes it a go-to recommendation for anyone seeking a...