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| - My husband and I have been here several times and have always been pleased with the quality of our meals. It's hard to find fresh seafood in Phoenix and this place has delivered time and again. We always go during their happy hour which is from 3-6 M-F in their bar area which includes seats at the HUGE bar top and a few booths. Not sure if HH is available on the patio... Compared to their normal menu prices ($$$) their HH pricing is fantastic. And if you have a hankering for oysters this is the place to go. Last time we went we got a dozen of delicious Gulf Coast oysters for $7.95. They have several other HH food items in the $4-$7 price range ( calamari, catfish poboys, steamed cajun shrimp served with sausage and corn on the cob) but our favorite by far is the alligator. They typically serve it fried but on our first visit our server recommended trying it blackened. We went with her suggestion and were not disappointed. It is served with a rich, brown sauces that is is on it's own fantastic. The drink prices on their HH are decent as well. I usually go with their specialty cocktail "The Swampthing" It's a deceptively strong, frozen drink that I highly suggest. Get the large, it comes in an icy goblet that will keep your drink nice and cold as you enjoy your meal. They also have a good draft beer selection if that is more your thing. The bill between the two of us is usually around $50 for a few apps, a couple drinks a piece and a dozen oysters. They will also provide you with some fresh baked bread.
The regular menu is rather large and features a variety of seafood. You have quite the selection to choose from including alaskan king crab legs, live maine lobster and all sorts of fish. I think I saw a scallop dish or two on there as well. They also have several "combination" platters that feature fried shrimp, fish, stuffed shrimp, stuffed crab, etc. My husband once ordered a cajun tilapia (mahi perhaps?) with scallops dish that he loved off their "Specialty Menu". I can suggest the live lobster as well. On one visit I saw the lobster tank and couldn't help myself. They actually had an 8 lb lobster in there! He proudly carried the title "KIng of the Tank" He was $159 and probably would have been worth every cent but I opted for one of the smaller guys. I was not disappointed. Mr Delicious was served with drawn butter and a side of pasta (linguine with diablo sauce I believe) and I have actually gone back and ordered just the side of pasta it was so good!
The restaurant itself is rather large but it is always busy so get there early or at least call ahead. Especially if you have a larger group.
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