701 Fish House & Oyster Bar

This place is over priced, small portions, and tastes bad! Theres not much else to say about it!

Very very good food, service. Will come back.
Wait time to get in was a little long but it was Saturday night.

Stopped there for dinner last night and was pleasantly surprised. I had the prime burger that was fantastic! The collards were great too. My friend had the shrimp and like it also. Try it if in the area. I like supporting local also,

This was the spot for a great get-​together with some old friends and it proved to be a very good spot for that! A very good spot, not at all what you would expect to find at a busy interstate exit. In a neighborhood with dozen hotels and Cracker Barrell/Denny’s-type spots you can eat a creative, flavorful meal in a great atmosphere.
We had a baked cheesy oyster appetizer and creamy crab dip for starters. Both were good! The caesar salad that came with the meal was quite basic, but it was fresh. I had an Old Fashioned for the cocktail, it was a little to sweet and fruity for my taste.
My wife had the tilapia special with risotto, very good. I had the shrimp & grits, because… that’s what you have to get, right? It was super rich, awesome shrimp, and fairly spicy. I liked the heat, but it was a solid kick that might have surprised some folks.
Pleasant atmosphere, very reasonably priced! It’s a shame that it is stuck in this spot beside the interstate, but I’m hopeful that it will make it. I would imagine it’s some of the most innovative and flavorful food in E-​town.

This is without a doubt the best dining in E’town. That claim doesn’t say much, I know, but this is where I go when I expect superior service, atmosphere and seafood.
I’ve been there 4 times and they’ve delivered consistently. I commend the proprietors for taking a chance and elevating the culinary culture here. I knew the place was special when I heard German conversation to my left and Japanese to my right. People come from all around to dine here. Did I walk into some secret portal on Commerce Drive?
Check this place out without further delay.

Overall, it was a nice dining experience.
Service: above average — waitress was friendly, talkative, and professional.
Seated quickly but was a Wednesday evening and not too crowded.
Décor does remind one of a coastline seafood restaurant.
Food: I had the seafood platter. It was an average portioned lightly battered fried cod that was fresh and tasty. Frog legs were fried likewise but little and only 3 but we’re good. Crab balls were seasoned very nicely, crispy fried on the outside.
Fries were just fries. There were quite a few of them just in case the seafood didn’t fill you up.
Price: entrée was $ 16, but reasonable. Less than seafood plate at the coast, but more than small towns want to pay.
I will be back. It is nice to have a good non-​chain choice in town.

The food is great and so is the customer service. If you are looking for good seafood in E-​town this is it. Also they have none seafood for those that don’t like fish.

The jumbo shrimp were crazy big and tasted like lobster. The shrimp and grits was tasty and very filling. The greens were seasoned great but very rich. I could only get through half of the greens. Best seafood in etown. No military discount but service was great.

Easily one of the best restaurants in town! I’ve been here a few times now and everything I’ve tried has been delicious!
The fried oysters starter is always a must-​order for me. (I haven’t been brave enough to try raw oysters yet.) Perfectly cooked and nicely paired with their dipping sauce. The Florida grouper is my favorite entrée (so far, I have plenty I need to try) and it is always cooked to perfection.
The restaurant is beautifully decorated and while it has a modern, slightly upscale appearance, it is still casual. Most local restaurants don’t put this much effort in and I genuinely applaud this place for a job well done. They have kept busy since opening, so I highly recommend getting a reservation before just showing up just to be safe.
I’m not taking away any stars, but there is one big issue: Space. The dining area isn’t very big. Some nights you can’t walk-​in and get a table. Every time I’ve been in there they have been slammed (only got in with reservations) and all the while there is a closed off left of the dining room that is meant to be used for conferences/​corporate lunches — so our server said. At 8pm when they’re turning people away while more and more keep coming in the door, trying to get a table — open the doors to the extra room and feeding paying customers instead of turning them away. It’s just seems like such a waste of space.

Went late on Saturday night — wasn’t busy at all. Service was friendly and fast. Food was really good quality. My husband (from Ocean Springs, MS) was very impressed by the seafood. I loved the desserts! Modern décor and an upscale feel (but not too snooty). Smaller menu but still good variety to please everyone. Executive chef is from Maryland. Would recommend this place!

Would not go here if begged. Couldn’t seat a party of one. I realize it’s a new, busy, happening place but that is not a valid reason.

I am so glad Etown finally has fine dining. We (myself and better half) loved our meal and were so impressed by everything we brought four friends back with us the following night. Another outstanding experience.

Finally got to try this place today and it was awesome!!! I had the shrimp and grits that were delicious and my husband had the shrimp po boy that was really good too! We will definitely go back!!! Soon I hope!

The quality of the food was over the top! Did not expect this here. Very fresh fish and great local produce. And let’s not forget one heck of a bourbon list! Next time I’m this way I’ll be back!

So I know you’re supposed to get fish or oysters at a fish house but I went for the New York Strip and Mac ‘n Cheese with Truffles. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare, the mac was great, and the service was excellent!

Nice open space. Food was mediocre. A little to pricey for such a small menu. Not a place I would recommend.

Quite impressed with a unique restaurant in an area like this. Great mix of Maryland style seafood, Gulf seafood, and cajun. Maryland crab soup was on point. Great choices in food overall! Will be back the next time I’m in this part of Kentucky!

Oysters are fresh and they are ready fast. This restaurant knows what it’s doing. Wine is served at the correct temperature. Yes, it is a «limited» menu but they do the limited things they offer correctly. For example, oysters. If you love them, you’ll love this place. And, if you love them, you’ll understand that they’re not cheap. But worth every penny. yummy.
It’s obvious that the wait staff has been informed of the negative Unilocal reviews from when they first opened– they are VERY attendant. It’s a young staff (age-​wise, not just because the restaurant is new), and they’re very responsive and friendly.
I didn’t experience any delays in any food, but when I went there it wasn’t that crowded. I’ll be going back again and I’ll update the review if I need to!

I had high hopes for this restaurant. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed after the long wait. The food was pricey, the fish lacked seasoning and was cold, the drinks were mediocre. I have had a better tasting meal from Captain D’s. Kudos to our server who did everything she could to make it right.

Started with half dozen oysters — very fresh and perfectly chilled with all the right accompaniments. Hubby had the red fish and grits. I had crab cakes and we shared a side of greens. The red fish had a TON of flavor with a crispy skin. The crab cake was all crab and seasoned perfectly. We shared a banana pudding and took home a slice of coconut cake. Both desserts were homemade and the cake was still warm. Absolutely my new favorite hometown eatery. Oh… And I love how they have it decorated.