👋 😋

This restaurant review is is part of the WOM App. Download it for Free and discover restaurants you’ll freakin’ love!

Westside - The Shrimp Lover restaurant
5.4

The Shrimp Lover

  • Westside
  • $$
  • American
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    good

Food: Mediocre taste adventure

The zenith of the culinary experience at The Shrimp Lover seems to lie in the realm of Steamed Shrimp, Garlic Bread, and Cajun Fries. While the blend of seasonings on the shrimp is optimistically described as epic, the detraction lies in the reported lack of freshness, casting a frozen, stale downer on the taste. The portions aren't offensive, merely straddling the fence of adequacy.

  • Great Value

    Excellent value for fantastic food with a breathtaking oceanside view.

  • Okay Taste

    Experiences varied; some enjoyed the taste while others found it mediocre.

  • Low Quality

    Customers complain of stale taste, frozen texture, and overall lack of freshness.

Top 3 dishes at The Shrimp Lover

  1. 1

    Steamed Shrimp with Medley Seasonings 🏆

    Seasonings blend perfectly, elevating the fresh, juicy shrimp to epic flavors.

    Steamed Shrimp with Medley Seasonings dish
  2. 2

    Garlic Bread

    Served hot and toasty with perfect buttery garlic flavor, ideal for dipping.

    Garlic Bread dish
  3. 3

    Cajun Fries

    Cajun fries are crispy, perfectly seasoned, and described as addictive.

    Cajun Fries dish

Vibe: Cheesy decor meets nightclub noise

The attempt at inducing a jovially weathered maritime experience falls flat with dollar bills passed off as decor. The ambiance's authenticity is further blighted by blaring music and noise seemingly lifted from a nightclub. The setting is far from conducive for date nights, filled with overcrowding, without a hint of privacy. The buzz is practically non-existent, with sparse crowd and an ailing reputation.

  • Great Views

    Views enhance dining with serene ocean, sunset, and pier vistas.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Crumpled dollar bills and fish nets for Halloween decor felt cheesy.

Perks: Rough service cancels out easy parking

Navigating through the trudge of parking, be it its rarity or the prized expense, adds another thorn in the restaurant's perk bed. The noise levels seemingly engineered to put conversations on the silent track, resounding along with complaints of waiting periods disrespecting reservation times. Attentiveness appears to be a scarce trait amongst the restaurant's staff, often described as slow, bordering rudeness in multiple reviews.

  • Okay For Groups

    Good food with reasonable wait, but experience varies with party size.

  • Bad For Diets

    Non-seafood vegetarian options were not easily accommodated.