Lolo's Seafood Shack

Glazed chicken wings and shrimp and crab 🦀 steam pot with Lolo special Sauce.

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I was a first time Customer and the Menu was very confusing the staffs are not very helpful and offer no kind of help or options when a customer isn’t happy with their meal choice, I visited there on 10/3 with recommendation from a friend, we arrived around 7pm after driving an Hr and a half to get there, I Ordered the Crablegs Seafood Boil and when it arrived all was included was just the 2 corn I added, I was not aware that it doesn’t come with nothing else but just CRABLEGS, it was my first time there so the menu was very unfamiliar to me, when I told them my displeasure, they offered no option or even to fix my order. .or explain the menu, I requested a refund and was told because I placed my order online I had to go through Delivery.com to request a refund, I contacted delivery.com and when they contact the restaurant they told them that I did receive what I ordered and it was explained to me that the CrabLegs Seafood Boil only came with just CrabLegs therefore they’re not issuing a refund..my issues wasn’t not getting the food it was that I wasn’t happy with what I paid $34 for, I have never visited a restaurant where I wasn’t happy with y meal and received no help, explanation or to even fix my food..to my knowledge a SEAFOOD BOIL comes with Potatoes, corns etc..I have never had a Boil that only came with just seafood and the staff never offered no other option to fix my order..I emailed them about this issue as well and no one bothered to even contact me..so I was left a very unsatisfied Customer all while they still have my money..VERY BAD BUSINESS, I hope they are happy with ripping a customer off and keeping their money, they obviously don’t care about Customer Satisfaction and i will never return there or recommend them. More...

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The service is good. The cashier and waiter was nice. The food and drink wasn’t all that good or seasoned. I ordered rum punch but it was sorrel paid $10 and there wasn’t enough alcohol inside so an extra shot of coconut rum was given to us. Okay fine. I ordered the soft shell crab sandwich with bacon and avocado but it wasn’t seasoned. I ordered the jerk wings (oh boy that’s wasn’t good either) and I ordered the broccoli salas (that was actually pretty good). More...

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I first heard about Lolo's from a segment shown on the Food Network so I was really excited to try them out. I drove 2 hours from CT to Brooklyn to pick up my friend and then we rode the subway for another 2 hours (train schedule was slow). The location has a rustic beachy feel to it and the music playing had me feeling like I was on an island. Also the entire staff were very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the conch fritters, dirty rice, pound of crab legs in garlic butter, and a rum punch. When my drink arrived I could tell just from the color that it wasn't rum punch. I tasted it and there was no rum in the drink and the drink was most definitely sorrel (I'm Jamaican and I've been drinking sorrel before I could talk and it has a very distinct taste). We pointed out to the waiter that there was no rum in the drink and he brought us a shot of coconut rum to add to our drink. The food arrived fairly quickly and we were both excited because everything looked good. The food had no seasoning at all. Everything tasted bland which was disappointing. Caribbean dishes are known for their spices and flavor and that is what I was expecting to get. My friend ordered the fried soft shell crab sandwich and allowed me to taste a piece and I could tell that the batter that the crab was coated in had no seasoning either. If you are someone who doesn't cook with spices or has never had a Caribbean dish then you will like the food here. If you grew up in the Caribbean I would not recommend this place as a great place to get a meal. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

okay for a few minutes and a quick bite

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Overall....good food, courteous staff, and quick service.

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This place was amazing I’m From Chicago and my friend is from Mississippi and we approve

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Food was great atmosphere was perfect love this place highly recommend

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First time here for Happy Hour. Food portions are small for Happy Hour but are delicious!

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Finally made it to Lolo's- love the island ambience. Coconut shrimp and garlic fries were so tasty and soft shell crab sandwich is scrumptious . Looks very small from outside but has sitting space in back . Lolo's rum punch is a must. Will definitely be back for more! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My boyfriend was in the mood for crab legs and I never turn down seafood so we stumbled upon this gem while searching for a spot in the area. The pictures and reviews convinced us to try it. The setup gives you an island vibe which assured me the food would be good. It's on the smaller side space wise but had an area out back for dine in. We opted to stay inside because the outside area was a little crowded. It's great for small groups of 3 or 4 people at a time. Now for the food, we checked in for the free plantains and they were so yummy I would have paid double for them. I tried the Pom Pom shrimp and garlic fries...they were amazing. I wish the fries came separate because only the ones on the top had the seasoning/sauce but were great nonetheless. My boyfriend had the salmon basket. So tasty, flavorful and broiled to perfection. We shared the steam pot of shrimp and crab legs. It also included corn on the cob and sweet potato. We had it with the garlic butter and old bag seasoning. They were generous with the shrimp. The crab legs were pretty good as well. I would suggest adding more corn as our bag had one skimpy end piece of corn. We weren't able to share. So I ended up ordering another bag of crab legs. The rum punch tasted more like a ginger sorrel than rum punch. I tasted no alcohol whatsoever. Overall, we enjoyed everything. More...

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Good food and great atmosphere. It gives a tropical twist which I like the most. Almost felt like I was in the Caribbean. They just need to make their rum punch stronger. More...

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(8/8)I forgot to check in so I didn't get to try their plantains, but check in for a free appetizer!They have a back area that's great when the weather is nice and plenty of seating indoors. The have a beach shack vibe with bright colors.It feels a bit pricey for the amount of food you get, but once you're able to get over that feeling of being ripped off a little, it's a great spot. I'd recommend their soft shell crab sandwich and garlic fries.I'd ask them to be a little bit more generous with the sauce for the fries cause by the end of the meal, it was just regular fries without the garlic added.I also had their grilled cauliflower which was good with a good amount of char. I'd say go for it if you want to round out your order of fried food. More...

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After walking past this place for 9+ months I finally stopped in for happy hour and I am so glad I did because come this fall this is going to be our new hangout spot. Amazing little store with a small indoor seating section and a covered patio (perfect for game night). Ordered from their happy hour menu - mini crabcake slider and their small shrimp entree with some punch. Pro-tip order up front they give ya a number and deliver it to you in the back. Excellent service - seriously went above and beyond even when the kitchen did forget my slider - boxed it up no problem. Shrimp happy hour was a good deal $5 for a small tray of fries and 3-4 large shrimp. I was however not impressed with the punch or the slider. The bread to crabcake ratio was completely off - ended up just eating the two bites of crab. Skip the crab cake slider and try something else off the happy hour menu. Also skip the punch - tasted kind of like prepackaged sangria - skip it and get a beer which was more than reasonably priced. More...

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17 Syllables about Lolo'sGet the Pom Pom ShrimpGet the rum cocktail pitcherRly- try it all!

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Caribbean food in NYC is always a hit or miss. This place is definitely a hit. Let's talk about the layout, the ordering process is fairly simple and I like it. You order first and pay before, they give you a number and you bring it to a table, which they bring the food to you. The outside patio in the back is the happening place to be unfortunately it was packed so I grabbed a table inside.For the food we ordered a lot Crab Legs, Wings, Pom Pom Shrimp, Plantains, and Conch Fritters. Everything was great and would definitely return back. It's pretty official in my book for giving you those Caribbean Vibes. Felt as if I was vacationing back in the islands. Food is downright solid. Next time I'll have to try the jerk chicken to see what's that's hitting for. My only critique is the portion sizes. I felt that for the price I could have gotten just a bit more for my buck. But hey it is what it is, I understand it's seafood but maybe they can work on that.Finally this place has some of the best rum punch I ever had hands down Would visit again More...

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We didn't even have to book a reservation and got perfect seating outside with plenty of options on the menu! They even had Lobster Rolls as a special!  The Seafood Steampot with LOLO sauce was so GOOD. My only regret was sharing it. More...

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This is about as good as it gets when it comes to seafood in NYC. The decor is a rough approximation of a beach shack, but you're really here for the fish and lobster/crab.

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Let me start by saying I've had many seafood boils in NY and CT, I go at least once a week. However, I've only had Asian style boils so I was super excited to find a restaurant that offers it but Caribbean style. When I saw they have coco curry sauce, I couldn't wait to try!! Walked in, very small place. Most tables inside are wobbly and the chairs are ones used in schools. I didn't go outside but I saw they have an outdoor patio so a bit more space outside I think. I didn't expect to order once we walked in as opposed to sitting and having a server but that was fine. I ordered the crab legs and shrimp steampot with coco curry sauce and my friend order the soft shell crab sandwich. I thought the sandwich was small however my friend said it was good. He also ordered a rum punch and mentioned it was more punch than rum. The crab legs and shrimp I got was delicious! The sauce was very watery, would've liked it to be a little thicker and I knew it wasn't going to be spicy obviously since it's coconut curry but next time I would add their hot sauce to it. I was excited to see sweet potatoes added to it since I've only ever had regular potatoes in my seafood boils. The sweet potatoes in there was good but could've been cooked more. Overall I enjoyed and will be coming back to try more. Thank you! More...

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I really enjoyed this space. The food is tasty and not salty or too heavy. The atmosphere is amazing. The workers there were awesome. The space is so cute and a little escape in Harlem. The food is very good. I tried their wings but it wasnt my favorite that's the only reason why I gave it 4 stars. The fries, corn, jerk was good. A little over priced as well. More...

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Super funky place that will suddenly and instantly bring you to a Caribbean island. The layout is beyond cool... nothing you've experienced in New York City. They have several (small) sitting areas, but the best is the outside "beach" patio... you have to see it to yourself to understand the super-chill vibe. The moment I got there I soo much wanted the food to be good, so that I would have a reason to go back. What we ordered was a hit and miss, but some dishes were good enough to return and try more options (3.75 stars for food; 4.5 stars for ambiance).Lobster roll (a special $19): it's served on their "bread" with looks and tastes like a combination between a ciabatta and an arepa... yummy. The lobster could have been more, and they could have soaked it in sauce more... probably not worth the $19. Smelt fish + chips basket: the fish was ok, but ladies and gentlemen: the fries were absolutely perfect. I'm not a fries person, but I fished them all and asked for more. Very good. Pom Pom shrimp + garlic fries basket: highly recommended by our waitress, and rightfully so. The shrimp was very good (and the fries... well... you just read my comment). You get a free order of plantains with Yelp, which I recommend getting, because they're tasty. Also, you get $40 for $50 on Yelp, which doesn't hurt. $5 beer happy hour 4-6p daily. Overall, I can't wait to go back and try other dishes, hoping to find at least a couple more worth going. We were lucky to enjoy the place when it was almost empty (5:30p on a Thursday), but I guess if you show up later and on weekends it must be packed. Reservations accepted. More...

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The crab cake sandwich was delicious. Loved that the crab cake was on a homemade Johnny cake! Delicious. The fish basket was equally as delicious. It didn't have a  heavy batter therefore you can actually enjoy the fish!! More...

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It was super tiny but the food was really good. I got the fish and chips which came out to $21 which is pricey but what was still good.  Also it's not for little kids.

Reviewed on Yelp

I fell in love with this place months ago and wanted to come back and luckily was able to last week. It still has a special place in my heart but as everything in the heart there is disappointment. The service is quite slow and they bring things out as ready so if they forget a sauce or side, it takes a good 10 min to come and you are almost done with most of the meal. I do like how friendly the staff is but speed it up a bit. The place is really small even with the backyard seating so a group of 6 students didn't seem to happy but pushed some tables together as they cleared. I was glad to come right before 6pm to enjoy the $5 shrimp dish on the happy hour menu. I liked the sorrel drink I had as well but I may stick to coconut soda. It brings back such good memories and I just love coconut. I can't wait to go back again. More...

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the food is awesome and the decor makes me feel all tropically.

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Absolutely in love with Lolo's! This place is a gem, can't beat it. My favorite is their Soft Shell Crab Sandwich that's available year round! !!! The only other time I've had one other than here is the Jersey Shore in August. Lolo's is a great place to bring a group of friends, drink some specialty beers and enjoy some very tasty unique seafood dishes. The owner and staff are lovely. Wish they were closer to me and I'd be there 3 or 4 times a week! More...

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Lolo's is my little spot to go! Soft shell crab sandwich is everything!Very comfy friendly neighborly shack :)

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The only reason that this place isn't as great as it could be is because of the search/maze that it took to found it. Once our group found the place, it was amazing. We ordered the Roasted Cauliflower, Shark Sandwich, and the Crab Sandwich. The cauliflower was alright from my standpoint, but for the vegetarian of the group, it was a hit. The Shark Sandwich (not actually Shark meat) was great, as everything tasted really fresh. We used the mango chutney that came with the plantain chips you receive before the meal. Which made the sandwich even better. We didn't think that could be topped then we tried the Crab Sandwich, and it felt as though I had just grabbed a crab then cooked it. It was that fresh. More...

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It's been over a year since visiting, but I felt this place warranted a review (I can't believe I forgot!). This is a nice rustic, picnic-like seafood joint in Harlem. You order at the front in what almost looks like a hole-in-the-wall take-away counter, but end up dining in the back. Follow down multi-colored, painted wooden stairs to almost a backyard patio. Cozy outdoor seating is really charming and unexpected given the location.All the food was flavorful, spicy, saucy. Very fried, not exactly good for you. But delicious.It's a bit sloppy, a bit of a mess, thin napkins barely doing the job, paper "french fry style" plates barely holding the food, patrons hunching over on wooden picnic tables, desperately trying to not make a mess. But that's half the fun. And help yourself to plenty of the fun, spicy sauces. More...

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Gave this restaurant 5 starts because Omg !!! idk where to start ! I had a delivery made by Zuleyka she was really nice and brought my food to my door! Excellent service food was outstanding and so mouthwatering! I will definitely order again. I had the Salmon with duty rice & a curry sauce on the side. It was so juicy that it made me so joyous. Food that brings Joy to your taste buds. I would say this place is number 1 top notch for me. The taste, the smell and the texture of the food was astonishing. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for great comfort food and take your date to impress. Kudos to the chef  excellent Job. More...

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Great vibe. Great food. Great happy hour. Head out back and enjoy your evening. The staff is friendly and warm. The crab cake slider is mostly all crab and delicious. Make sure to try the corn too! Lolo's is consistently on point and I feel lucky to have it so close to home. More...

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I've ordered delivery from Lolo's before and have always walked away pleased but visiting this little carribean gem in person was a great experience. Very cozy, fun spot with delicious food and really good music. Walked in with my family and had almost everything off the menu. Everyone was sharing portions of each others plate from how good everything was.  Jordan was the man of the hour for us. He turned a simple dine in experience into a jam that left us wanting to come back for more. I recommend the pom pom shrimp, jerk chicken baskets, and dont sleep on the side of wings! More...

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Love Lolo's! I've had delivery and eaten in the restaurant countless times, and the food is always hot and delicious. The soft shell crab sandwich is my go-to, but the salmon with shrimp and broccoli is also good. The staff is also friendly and more than willing to suggest dishes if you don't know what to order. Lolo's is a great little gem in Harlem, so stop thinking about it and just go! More...

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Came by here on a random Sunday evening and had the best time ever! Jordan was our server and did a spectacular job, being super talkative and entertaining and attentive. He was super good with our 3 year old too! We had the jerk chicken with dirty rice, the jerk wings the shrimp with the garlic fries, everything was super fresh and delish!! More...

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I had the one pound snow crab legs and they were great although I could have eaten way more than that for $20 and also I'm having shrimp coconut with fries. The shrimp tasted a bit under cooked but very tasty. The bottle of Sprite is $5! Insane! But awesome food! Try it! More...

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Nice little seafood spot. I had the jerk ribs, sweet potato fries and sorrell. It was ok. My friends had the seafood boil which looked on point. I'll have that next time. Overall nice spot, friendly staff. More...

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first time there and the food was slamming service good and the Lolos punch is the BOMB.... definitely going back....

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I can't rave enough about this place! I was randomly in Harlem and looked for food nearby and this came up with great reviews. Atmosphere and vibe is 5 stars! Food 5 stars! I had the Coconut shrimp and fries, friend had Shrimp Boil. There little sauce was delicious.. had alcohol and 80s d&b playing the whole time. Definitely a vibe :)MUST go! More...

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The food is delicious! This tiny place with charm and limited seating serves amazing seafood. The shrimp are tasty and fresh! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was delicious. The jerk ribs were meaty and good, they could have been more spicy for me, but the person I was with said they were just fine. To top off a delicious meal the person serving was super friendly and surprisingly attentive. Don't forget to tip her though since you pay before you sit down. This is going to be a must visit place when I am craving yummy seafood. More...

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The entire meal was amazing. From the delicious savory snd subtly sweet corn covered with cheese to the crispy cod fritters. The salmon was broiled to perfection and topped with the garlicky verde sauce. The rice and peas were fluffy and light. Zuleika and the team were friendly and made sure we were taken care of! More...

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island seafood. If you like seafood this is a great change of pace to the ordinary. Great food

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Really enjoyed my lunch at Lolo's Seafood Shack. The table in front of the window at the entrance is a great spot if with a group. Staff was friendly, easy to order, food was fast, fresh, and delicious. I'm excited to come back and check out the back area. Fish Fry Basket 4/5 (Crispy white fish, garlic fries, Lolo's rémoulade)Pretty great fish! Fries are great but heavy. I wish the basket came with more of Lolo's rémoulade! More...

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My fiancé and I decided to try this place for dinner on Valentine's Day, let me tell you... the food was excellent, service was sweet, this is a hidden gem that we WILL BE COMING BACK TO! As we left we even were given roses from the staff.... they made our night special! Only downer... they need to cut up the HEAT!! It was cold in there! Other than that, SUPERB! More...

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I  have ranked here my  Harlem must go list since I started exploring Harlem. And finally could come here for Saturday brunchLots  of my friends Harlem neighbor recommended and 2 more girls joined me. All of us ( 3 girls) order  fish , shrimp and garlic fries combo as today's special. ( check my photos) $17Actually, fish fries were  bit salty for me but I took some of them to go home and ate with beer.. Yeah, it s totally matching with drinks  Shrimp was big and meaty that I was expecting !I was wondering why we order  same dish individually , I thought we must order more variety and share ... since I wanna try more dish there.*The portion was enough, so I recommend  you to order various dish to share.Interior was sooo cute, I was expecting back yard, but bit cold and no one outside.But I found post that backyard has Heater afterward !!!I am sure I will get outside table  and try  sandwich ! More...

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