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LoLo's Seafood Shack

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Seafood Restaurant and Caribbean Restaurant$$$$

Central Harlem, New York

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LoLo's Seafood Shack

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EaterJanuary 9, 2018
The stars of the menu are seafood boils featuring crawfish, crab legs, or shrimp swimming in flavored broth that can be customized with Lolo’s signature sauces. Appetizers here are not to be missed! Read more
Bin YangMay 10, 2015
All the starters are worth ordering but if you had to pick, I'd go with the conch fritters and jerk ribs. Crispy shark sandwich is meaty and juicy. Cool back garden for your summer delight!
Time Out New YorkJuly 18, 2018
An ode to Saint Martin beach shacks, this uptown seafood joint serves Belizean conch fritters with lime-zest rémoulade and baked shark with salsa verde on its Caribbean-teal backyard patio. Read more
Lehi MirandaOctober 26, 2015
I had the broiled salmon on Johnny cakes...AMAZING!!! Between the crisp cakes, the succulent salmon and the satisfying salsa, there were so many layers of flavor and texture! Heaven is in Harlem!!
Jesse BagelsAugust 12, 2015
This place is the real deal, the crabs and shrimp were huge and packed with flavor, wings were meaty and delicious, jerk ribs were dry and mild but pretty good, loved it!
Eze UdeJune 27, 2015
Johnny Cakes, Chicken Wings, and conch fritters to share - with a Shark & bake (to yourself)- all washed down with ginger beer.. If you're still hungry throw in an order of crab legs. Thank me later ✌
MarcSeptember 2, 2017
Tasting Table Top 10 Seafood Shacks (US):"... kitschy Caribbean hole-in-the-wall in Harlem is so legit you'll swear you were dining oceanside..." Conch fritters & snow crab legs (try coco curry sauce)
EaterAugust 29, 2017
This popular Caribbean seafood shack in Harlem offers a petite back patio, a bright turquoise deck populated with a handful of stools and picnic tables. Read more
Katie DAugust 14, 2017
The food was very delicious however the service was fantastic. The folks that work there couldn't be nicer. Order up front, grab a beverage then sneak out back to sit outside while you wait.
Harlem AmbassadorFebruary 26, 2015
A Cape Cod\Caribbean mash up with an island focus that gives new meaning to seafood. Crabby dip with callaloo is a keeper. That salmon sandwich is right up there. Turn down that music! Back garden???
MbaliJanuary 28, 2015
Everything is yummy! The "chips" are addictive and the Crabby Dip (with plantain chips) and shark and bake sandwich are must haves 👌
Foursquare InsidersOctober 7, 2015
"Authentic Caribbean food in Harlem that's worth the trip. Grab a picnic table outside with your friends and order one of everything." - Alexa Mehraban, @EatingNYC Read more
laurenJuly 11, 2015
Great casual seafood spot, worth the trek to Harlem. Only downfall: no booze + not BYOB. Alaskan king crab, plantains & conch fritters are great. Lobster bake was good, but nothing special.
Ilya KuznetsovMarch 30, 2018
Tried the $5 special meals. The shrimps were amazing, burger was ok. Bear in mind - these are snacks, so the portions are not big at all. Great price for seafood.
Sean SmithMay 8, 2016
Shark and bake is delicious. Johnny cakes are super tasty. Crab is also good and plentiful. Be sure to check out the home made hot sauces.
Untapped CitiesJuly 18, 2018
It specializes in dishes that have a burst of island flavor, including Caribbean street foods as well as New England classics like Snow Crab Steampots. Read more
Vanessa VeeMarch 1, 2017
Tiny joint with a cool playlist and even better food. Staff is friendly and water is always available! All the stars.
Natalie LeMossOctober 20, 2021
It might not be the fanciest restaurant around, but the jerk spices and crab legs will have you coming back for more!
Lea CeasrineJuly 10, 2015
Finally got to try this neighborhood spot. Crab bake sandwich was so buttery + flavorful! Ask for Lolo's special sauce ;)
Paul SantoraDecember 2, 2014
You can't go wrong. I haven't had a dish I didn't like (so far). Next on the list is the cauliflower.
Joseph O'DonnellNovember 20, 2017
The shark bake is flaky, super juicy, and wrapped in a scallion johnnycake. Absolutely delicious
Matthew CaldecuttFebruary 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
You can't go wrong with whatever you get from here, but ask about specials when you call since the menu online isn't updated.
Tom MaximOctober 24, 2014
Menu was created by Chef Raymond Mohan, who was named one of the country’s best new cooks in 2009 by Esquire Magazine. Read more
Nailah HinesSeptember 27, 2018
Pom Pom shrimp & garlic fries. Also the ambiance is super cute
C. StewartMarch 15, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Had the crab legs with lolo's sauce, dutty rice, and corn on the cob... Everything was delicious!
Eaters HeavenDecember 12, 2017
Fun casual place, food is ok. Come to hangout and relax, but don’t get hung up on the quality and taste. In the warmer weather it might be better.
Lindsay KirkOctober 13, 2015
Get the crab legs and shrimp in the special sauce, the conch fritters and plantain chips!
Lea CeasrineFebruary 2, 2017
Fish that will make you forget you're still in NYC, and not on the NorthEast shore.
JonDecember 31, 2018
The jerk ribs and crispy “shark” and bake are great!
Matthew CaldecuttApril 11, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The crab dip and shrimp with Lolo's Special Sauce are my favorites.
Don WatsonNovember 16, 2014
Serious flavor. Shark, shrimp. Must try all the house spicy sauces.
SudanaJuly 26, 2015
Try the lobster bake & garlic fries
سليمانJuly 25, 2017
Name any fish or crustacean - they have it fried, spicy, and cheap
Patrick BaskinNovember 11, 2015
Great concept and service. Food is good but a bit greasy so be prepared for a grease overload after dinner. Not healthy at all
Jillian NicholsMarch 1, 2015
Salmon + Bake is delicious
Annie AlfstadMarch 19, 2016
Crab and seafood!!! Fritters are banging too
Alex RobertsonJanuary 11, 2017
just a wonderful vibe to this place--they were very late with our food but it was hard to care too much.
zisis petrouApril 8, 2017
Great fried shrimps and boiled shrimp combo
Julie AvraJune 28, 2017
Crab dip and plantain chips are delicious
Erik MartinezSeptember 8, 2015
The food is great
Joe KoolApril 18, 2016
Dip the garlic fries in the crabby dip... Craaaazy..
Lea CeasrineAugust 13, 2015
Cutest aesthetic.
Peter LevinJuly 14, 2018
Coconut shrimp w/ garlic fries!
LaurenJuly 14, 2015
"The shell-on shrimp are fresh and succulent, but anything swimming in Mohan’s coconut curry would probably taste great." via NYMag/Grub Street | The 30 Best (New) Cheap Eats in NYC [July 12, 2015]
Ben ThomasFebruary 13, 2016
Shark bake!
Don WatsonJune 27, 2015
All seafood is killer
Blanka WroblewskaOctober 10, 2016
Shrimp basket - amazing!
Bella FonteJanuary 30, 2016
Everything is yummy
Michelle OkekeJuly 20, 2015
The crawfish is bland, but the conk fritters are legit
ileanaMarch 15, 2015
conch fritters are tasty...

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