I don't do this often but I feel this is necessary to share. Me, my wife and kids went one evening for dinner and we all got food poisoning and were sick for about a week following that night. We ordered shrimp and crab and it was all in one big ziplock bag when the waitress served us our dinner. The bag had crab and RAW SHRIMP in it! Zero stars! not returning.
Purrty Cat In The Box
The server was great kind, and very helpful, she helped me know what to avoid due to my gurd, I enjoyed the food we ate, however the oysters were abit off in texture, I'm not sure why maybe just a weird batch during our visit. I love oysters and can usually eat a bunch especially fried oysters but these the breading kept falling off of and they were oddly slimy. Everything else was amazing and tasted great the atmosphere felt welcoming and cozy, yet also hip and wirh sea vibes, and again the staff was very kind and helpful. I usually am very self conscious when it comes to my gurd so getting help and her treating it seriously was very helpful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crawfish Basket
William Sanderson
Our server Maggie was phenomenal! She explained everything on the menu plus their specials for the day. She really helped make our lunch enjoyable. Our food was outstanding! We will definitely be back soon!
Nick Dunaway
My wife, infant daughter, and I just dined with Smashing Crab in Hendersonville. From the initial greet from our server, Ramsie, to the end of the experience, we were thoroughly impressed. As a Senior leader in the hotel F&B industry, Ramsie followed steps of service perfectly and explained in detail my many questions about the menu and potion sizes as we were there for the first time. The lobster roll was cooked to perfection and the Cajun fries were delicious. The only flaw would be the quality and appearance of the shrimp pasta. The cost should reflect the dish. Nevertheless, we will definitely be back soon to try more of the menu and hopefully share our experience with others.
Jason Allen
It was absolutely amazing food and the server Maddie was very knowledgeable, versed in the menu items, and personable! Will definitely eat there again!
Wayne Maier
Our first experience at this restaurant. Met the owners on a walk and this is why we are here to give it a try. We aren't big seafood people. We had great service (Collin) and the food we selected was wonderful. If you like seafood give them a try. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Pasta, Fried Shrimp
Pvt. lunchbox
At Ultium Cells this place was posted up. Never tried it before and I thought, why not? First of all the flavor was definitely worth it. My only issue is the shrimp was lightly breaded and would tear off ever time I dunked it into the cocktail sauce. Other than that this was definitely a good meal. $20 with a coke. The food came out piping hot! Just the way I love it!
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Basket
Brandon Schmeltz
The staff were very nice and showed to have team work towards their service. The food was delicious. Big fan of the sauce that came w the catfish plate. Now this is all based on a night that appeared to be rather slow, but I believe they would maintain this during the busier times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Fried Shrimp
Jonathan A Hendley
It was the start of a very cold spell, the day before Christmas Eve. We should have already been home, and so should have the Staff!Our Server was just great! Food ( calamari, red fish, & and gumbo) was as hoped for!Apologies for being part of the reason you were open that night... but your(our) server caused us to want to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly S.
My husband and I found this place by accident and I'm so happy fate took over. The service, the food, the location are all perfect. We were treated by everyone and when they found out it was our first time there they made us feel so welcomed and extremely important. We ordered their lobster pasta, the appetizer sampler and a small byo shrimp boil. The food came out hot and fresh and so flavorful. I think my favorite is the hush puppies - I highly recommend stopping here. Also they are located in a great shopping area so you can walk around in the evening or even check out a movie. This place is a must eat!!!
this was my first & last time going here. the food was well overpriced & not worth it. i went my entire meal without having a drink, & waited for over 20 mins for my food to even make it to the table. the food was bland & not worth $30 for a shrimp pasta (they didn’t even fully devein the shrimp, we had to do it ourselves). management was rude & disrespectful, telling me “that’s just how it’s made & i should’ve known better”, even after having said it was my first time there. my server was fantastic, everything else was just awful.
Sandi W.
Service was fantastic! We had a great time but it's a bit overpriced for what you get. We may be spoiled b/c we lived near the ocean and this may be the standard seafood offering in the middle of the country. I had the crab leg broil and it was tasty but not a lot for the price. I'd go back again but probably wouldn't be in my regular dining routine. I wish a could rate 3 1/2 stars.
Ashlee McDaniel
The selection and pricing was great, but on the night I visited our food was overcooked. That made the shrimp a bit rubbery and the crab dry and deflated. We were able to doctor it up by requesting drawn butter and sliced lemons to get our seafood craving satisfied.Our waitress was attentive and helpful. The host proceeded to seat large groups all around my small party despite the dining room being nearly empty when we arrived. Those guests quickly proceeded to being over-served and got loud and had small kids running around their tables.For me, the price point and the atmosphere didn't match. If I'm going to put that much down for dinner I want to have a higher level of service and comfort. Maybe if I'd known what to expect I'd have had a better experience, so I hope this helps other first-timers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Deborah
The food was amazing and our waitress was tha bomb! Can't wait to come back next time we're in town!!
Bob Jenkins
Looks nice from the outside and it's clean, but the interior lacks character. We visited the cinema opposite and called in for an afternoon meal. I gave the restaurant three stars because in fairness, I never saw or tried the boils or pastas and they might actually be good, but my own experience was seriously underwhelming. There were no images or useful descriptions on the menu, so I couldn't gauge quantity or style. I opted for a crab basket (soft shell crab) and it was awful. What a waste of money. A very small crab, minus claws, deep fried on a bed of Cajun fries. I got less than a single fork full of slimy meat out of it and feel as though I paid through the nose for the privilige. Maybe you can eat the whole thing. I had no idea, but two bites would have seen to that and I didn't fancy it.On the upside, Thomas, our server, was doing a good job and earned his tip, but overall, I was very disappointed.
I don't do this often but I feel this is necessary to share. Me, my wife and kids went one evening for dinner and we all got food poisoning and were sick for about a week following that night. We ordered shrimp and crab and it was all in one big ziplock bag when the waitress served us our dinner. The bag had crab and RAW SHRIMP in it! Zero stars! not returning.
The server was great kind, and very helpful, she helped me know what to avoid due to my gurd, I enjoyed the food we ate, however the oysters were abit off in texture, I'm not sure why maybe just a weird batch during our visit. I love oysters and can usually eat a bunch especially fried oysters but these the breading kept falling off of and they were oddly slimy. Everything else was amazing and tasted great the atmosphere felt welcoming and cozy, yet also hip and wirh sea vibes, and again the staff was very kind and helpful. I usually am very self conscious when it comes to my gurd so getting help and her treating it seriously was very helpful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crawfish Basket
Our server Maggie was phenomenal! She explained everything on the menu plus their specials for the day. She really helped make our lunch enjoyable. Our food was outstanding! We will definitely be back soon!
My wife, infant daughter, and I just dined with Smashing Crab in Hendersonville. From the initial greet from our server, Ramsie, to the end of the experience, we were thoroughly impressed. As a Senior leader in the hotel F&B industry, Ramsie followed steps of service perfectly and explained in detail my many questions about the menu and potion sizes as we were there for the first time. The lobster roll was cooked to perfection and the Cajun fries were delicious. The only flaw would be the quality and appearance of the shrimp pasta. The cost should reflect the dish. Nevertheless, we will definitely be back soon to try more of the menu and hopefully share our experience with others.
It was absolutely amazing food and the server Maddie was very knowledgeable, versed in the menu items, and personable! Will definitely eat there again!
Our first experience at this restaurant. Met the owners on a walk and this is why we are here to give it a try. We aren't big seafood people. We had great service (Collin) and the food we selected was wonderful. If you like seafood give them a try. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Pasta, Fried Shrimp
At Ultium Cells this place was posted up. Never tried it before and I thought, why not? First of all the flavor was definitely worth it. My only issue is the shrimp was lightly breaded and would tear off ever time I dunked it into the cocktail sauce. Other than that this was definitely a good meal. $20 with a coke. The food came out piping hot! Just the way I love it!
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Basket
The staff were very nice and showed to have team work towards their service. The food was delicious. Big fan of the sauce that came w the catfish plate. Now this is all based on a night that appeared to be rather slow, but I believe they would maintain this during the busier times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Fried Shrimp
It was the start of a very cold spell, the day before Christmas Eve. We should have already been home, and so should have the Staff!Our Server was just great! Food ( calamari, red fish, & and gumbo) was as hoped for!Apologies for being part of the reason you were open that night... but your(our) server caused us to want to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I found this place by accident and I'm so happy fate took over. The service, the food, the location are all perfect. We were treated by everyone and when they found out it was our first time there they made us feel so welcomed and extremely important. We ordered their lobster pasta, the appetizer sampler and a small byo shrimp boil. The food came out hot and fresh and so flavorful. I think my favorite is the hush puppies - I highly recommend stopping here. Also they are located in a great shopping area so you can walk around in the evening or even check out a movie. This place is a must eat!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
this was my first & last time going here. the food was well overpriced & not worth it. i went my entire meal without having a drink, & waited for over 20 mins for my food to even make it to the table. the food was bland & not worth $30 for a shrimp pasta (they didn’t even fully devein the shrimp, we had to do it ourselves). management was rude & disrespectful, telling me “that’s just how it’s made & i should’ve known better”, even after having said it was my first time there. my server was fantastic, everything else was just awful.
Service was fantastic! We had a great time but it's a bit overpriced for what you get. We may be spoiled b/c we lived near the ocean and this may be the standard seafood offering in the middle of the country. I had the crab leg broil and it was tasty but not a lot for the price. I'd go back again but probably wouldn't be in my regular dining routine. I wish a could rate 3 1/2 stars.
The selection and pricing was great, but on the night I visited our food was overcooked. That made the shrimp a bit rubbery and the crab dry and deflated. We were able to doctor it up by requesting drawn butter and sliced lemons to get our seafood craving satisfied.Our waitress was attentive and helpful. The host proceeded to seat large groups all around my small party despite the dining room being nearly empty when we arrived. Those guests quickly proceeded to being over-served and got loud and had small kids running around their tables.For me, the price point and the atmosphere didn't match. If I'm going to put that much down for dinner I want to have a higher level of service and comfort. Maybe if I'd known what to expect I'd have had a better experience, so I hope this helps other first-timers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food was amazing and our waitress was tha bomb! Can't wait to come back next time we're in town!!
Looks nice from the outside and it's clean, but the interior lacks character. We visited the cinema opposite and called in for an afternoon meal. I gave the restaurant three stars because in fairness, I never saw or tried the boils or pastas and they might actually be good, but my own experience was seriously underwhelming. There were no images or useful descriptions on the menu, so I couldn't gauge quantity or style. I opted for a crab basket (soft shell crab) and it was awful. What a waste of money. A very small crab, minus claws, deep fried on a bed of Cajun fries. I got less than a single fork full of slimy meat out of it and feel as though I paid through the nose for the privilige. Maybe you can eat the whole thing. I had no idea, but two bites would have seen to that and I didn't fancy it.On the upside, Thomas, our server, was doing a good job and earned his tip, but overall, I was very disappointed.