Alright folks, grabbed my notebook and headed down to Old Ferry Seafood spot today. Been hearing mixed things, figured I’d see for myself if it’s any good. Woke up hungry, skipped breakfast just for this.
The First Look Ain’t Great
Got there around noon. Place was kinda packed, tourists mostly. Tried finding a seat near the water view, got stuck next to the kitchen door instead. Smell hit me right away – strong mix of fish and fryer grease, kinda overwhelming. Waiter slapped down a sticky menu without even looking up. Classy.
Ordered three things people rave about online:
- Grilled Oysters “Market Special”
- Fisherman’s Platter (fried everything)
- Crab Cakes “Signature”
Food Lands & The Real Talk Starts
Oysters came out first. Looked okay, smelled smoky. Picked one up, fork slid in… texture was weird. Slimy outside, rubbery middle. Took a bite – like chewing on salty ocean rubber bands. Swallowed one, pushed the plate away.
Fisherman’s Platter arrived dripping oil onto the paper liner. Shrimp? Batter tasted like burnt flour, shrimp inside felt mushy. Calamari rings were tough as old boots. Scallops? Tiny and lost in greasy batter. Only thing half-decent was the fries, and even those were soggy on the bottom.
Last hope was the crab cakes. Golden brown looked promising. Cut one open – mostly breadcrumbs and filler, some stringy mystery meat. Held it together? Who knows. Taste was bland, oily, needed a gallon of tartar sauce just to choke it down.
Final Verdict? Hard Nope
Paid the bill, felt kinda ripped off honestly. Walked out still hungry. Here’s the real deal based on eating it myself:
- Freshness? Felt like freezer-to-fryer. Zero bright seafood taste.
- Flavor? Where? Everything tasted of old grease or salt bombs.
- Value? Paid premium tourist prices for garbage bin quality.
Seriously, wouldn’t force my ex to eat here. Stomach felt heavy all afternoon. Glad I tried it once so you folks don’t gotta waste your cash.
