Oh well. Had to test the water *one more time* and went back because the last experience was so good!
Terrible service. Not *once* did my water cup get filled the entire hour that we were there. All the waitstaff is running around frantically trying to turn-and-burn when this place is busy, and it's almost always busy. They seem hyper focused on clearing tables and seating new guests. What happens in between (table service) doesn't seem like a priority. Get ready to get up out of your seat if you actually need something. Like you're hailing a taxi!
This was my 25th or so visit to the HNJ chain of restaurants, and the first time ordering their black mussels. These black mussels are small, shrunken and the orange meat variety. The clams are much better, but unfortunately they were sold out of clams on this last visit. I would definitely not order these mussels again.
Call ahead to make sure they have the protein you want?
Taste note: the garlic in the Hot N Juicy sauce is plentiful, potent and on the rawer side so be prepared if you re-dip your shrimp after you peel...