Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

Elmwood Park, NJ · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Elmwood Park
#14
of 65 restaurants
City Percentile
66%
rating percentile
Address
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar, 100 Broadway Ste 13, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Phone
(201) 367-1858
Website
hookreel.com/location/elmwood-park
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar is a restaurant located in Elmwood Park, NJ. It is one of 65 restaurants listed in Elmwood Park. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Elmwood Park city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #14 of 65 restaurants in Elmwood Park. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

Born in the South where a feast means getting messy with friends, the seafood boil has been bringing people together for ages. At Hook & Reel our signature boil forks over bold flavors with a genuine, down-home feel.

Hours

Saturday12 PM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Veronica Yuqui · Feb 2026

The food was amazing! We always have an excellent experience coming here. Jonathan was fantastic—he suggested awesome drinks and great flavors for the boil. As always, such a good experience 🤗

★★★★★ 5.0 Miguel Sanchez · Dec 2025

I came with my brother to enjoy some good food and we for sure did! I’ve been coming to this place for a while already and each time I enjoy my dine in here. Our server Anahi was the sweetest and most kindness server ever! she checked up on us and even gave us good recommendations. I truly left this place with a smile. From beginning to end, the service was delightful.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 santiago gonzalez · Feb 2026

This is the second time this happens and is sad because I used to love this place. My girlfriend ordered for pickup and the pictures can talk for itself. Come on spoiled potatoes? Things need to be inspected before being sold no excuses. This can seriously cause food poisoning. Just terrible!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Erin Glaberson · Feb 2026

Our waitress was nice but was not attentive once it got busy. She disappeared for 30 minutes to an hour. The seafood boil was actually really bad. The seasoned "garlic butter" was not real butter. It tasted like vegetable oil. The seafood was unseasoned and needed salt. One of the tiny potatoes they gave was rotten inside. The corn was overcooked. The shrimp still had poop all in them like they weren't cleaned at all. It was honestly really bad, but maybe it's just because I've had good seafood boil from the south that was actually seasoned and they used real butter. It was a ripoff so I'll make my own at home next time.

★★★★★ 5.0 Julia Aguero · Feb 2026

Just had an awesome night out! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming — cozy lighting, great music, and the kind of vibe where you actually want to stay longer than planned. The food was seriously impressive too: everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. Service was just as good — friendly, attentive, and fast without ever feeling rushed. Huge shoutout to Xavier for going above and beyond and making the experience even better. Definitely coming back!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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