House of Fish

Ronald Wilson

One of the most authentic food experiences in quite some time, we need this same good feeling in Washington D.C.!

Eddie Ruffin

Most southerners know that on fridays seafood is served for dinner. That being said I called The house of fish to order dinner. Mind you, I live very close to the restaurant and have been wanting to try it since it opened last year. So on my way home from work I decided I was going to place a to go order. I have never eaten there before but I knew what I wanted. I wanted the infamous nc calabash plate (which most seafood restaurants serve) complete with fish shrimp fries and hushpuppies (maybe scallops too). By the way, which supposedly started here in nc in the coastal town Calabash, NC. I called to place the order and was greeted by a male who carried on a conversation with a staff member before acknowledging me for at least 10secs. I informed him that I had never eaten there and I wanted to place a to go order, before I could finish what I was saying he interrupted me and said that if I never had eaten there I would have to come in and place an order "with one of the girls" he didnt have time to explain anything to me. If he would have listened to me before cutting me off he could of said yes we have ...... Or no we dont sell that kind of seafood..... Or no we dont. 3 things that bug me about this interaction. I have been a restaurant manager since I was 19. 1. In a restaurant, if it is so busy and lacks proper staff, the phone doesnt get answered. I drove by the establishment 15 mins later only to discover there were six cars in the parking lot, and Im sure at least 3 of them had to be employees. I took a photo which I will try to post with this review. 2. Anytime a guest tells you that they have never been to your SMALL business it is a perfect opportunity to create an encore experience that they will never forget. Since I live across the street, an encore experience would have retained me as a loyal and long term patron. I could have potentially told all my family friends neighbors and social media about it. What will I tell everyone now??? 3. Effective communication starts with listening. If I was heard and not interrupted/ dismissed, I would not be creating this negative review. After viewing the website I discovered that this is a black owned business by a gentleman known as Danny. Post covid there has been a push to support black owned/ran businesses within the black community. How can we support black businesses when guests/clients are treated like this???

Don Maines

Restaurant is open even though they are remodeling the entire dining area. Food was excellent. We sat in what was/is the bar. Only 4 tables available for dine in. Waitress was very good. Only negative was we ordered the "special",which was grouper. Didn't realize the price was so high, $29.95. No price was listed on the board as we entered. Can't complain too much as we couldn't finish it all and the go box had enough fish for a great lunch the following day. We will return to this place again soon

Harry McMillan

Absolutely the best seafood in our area.