Name: Coopers Seafood House
Address: 701 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA, 18509, US
Telephone: +1-570-346-6883
Rating: 3.3

A diner from Old Forge, PA Jul 17, 2009

The service is good, other than that you'd be better off buying Mrs. Pauls which is located in the freezer section of your local grocer. (No tip required!)

ActiveDiner diner Oct 13, 2008

We generally aren't seafood fans, but because of the good ratings, we tried it. The seafood was great! Friday evening, the parking lot was nearly full, but we still got seated immediately. We'll be back!

A diner from PA Jul 25, 2008

They are so consistent . The appetizers are so varied and all so good that it is very difficult to decide, but try them all you won't be dissappointed. Everything on the menu is worth trying for that matter but my favorite is the crab bisque! The quality and taste are simply unsurpassed. The restaurant in Scranton has the most ambiance but I visit both of them all simply for the great food. If you like seafood this place will quickly become you favorite restaurant. I have a girlfriend that surprised her husband for his birthday by driving him to Scranton from Philly just so they could go to Cooper's for his bday dinner! That's how good this place is!

A diner from PA Jul 9, 2008

I have to get my Coopers "fix" once a month! Coopers has by far the best seafood in town! I don't even like oysters but I gladly eat them here. The food is always cooked to perfection. They are so consistent . The appetizers are so varied and all so good that it is very difficult to decide, but try them all you won't be dissappointed. Everything on the menu is worth trying for that matter but my favorite is the crab bisque! The quality and taste are simply unsurpassed. The restaurant in Scranton has the most ambiance but I visit both of them all simply for the great food. If you like seafood this place will quickly become you favorite restaurant. I have a girlfriend that surprised her husband for his birthday by driving him to Scranton from Philly just so they could go to Cooper's for his bday dinner! That's how good this place is!

A diner from Canada Jul 8, 2008

We love Cooper's. Every year we travel from Canada to Flordia and Cooper's is a must stop every time. The place is clean, friendly and priced right. The Crab bisque is our favorite app, and we love the lobster tails! 5 stars a must!

A diner from Beach Lake, PA May 9, 2008

After I kept being told by locals how great this place was, I decided that I had to give it a try.

Unfortunately, these locals haven't actually DINED at this establishment in many years--they have just sit at the bar, occasionally ordering a fried appetizer to accompany their beers.

Overall, Coopers was an expensive, frustrating, and VERY disappointing experience.

A diner from Scranton, PA Feb 18, 2008

Our family recently ate at this restaurant. We have been going here for years. What a disappointment. The menu has been changed drastically. All the good selections were gone. We were so disappointed. Our food was terrible. Our waiter was a former busboy who spent all his time texting his friends. We even had to argue with the manager when we explained the situation. I don't know what is going on with Cooper's, but it is not the restaurant it used to be. We won't be back.

A diner from Northeastern PA Jun 6, 2007

I am sad to report a very bad experience,not once,but all of 4 visits to Cooper's in Scranton.Friends of ours live in Clark's Summit and insist this is 'the place' to eat in Scranton.My husband claims this is the absolute worst meal he has ever eaten in a restaurant.AND,he ordered Lobster,believing this would be the ideal place in the area for Lobster.
I'm listing each visit:
Visit 1
Steamed clams for lunch /waiter brought them to me COLD
Visit 2
Table so filthy I asked to be moved.I was moved to an area where I was overwhelmed with cigarette smoke,even though I was in a non-smoking area.I drank my beer and cancelled my order
Visit 3
My Mother and I decided to have lunch.My Mother is in a wheelchair,and they let it be known how inconvenient this was for them.While we were waiting at hostess area to be seated,they took 2 people ahead of us,only because they said they didn't see my MOM.These newcomers were standing behind her.So as not to embarrass her,we sat down and ordered,starting with soup.Mine was spoiled;her crab soup had fish in it
Visit 4
The Lobster dinner described above

NEVER will I go here again,and will discourage anyone who mentions it

A diner from Scranton, PA Apr 21, 2007

I can not believe that this place would get any accolades. It's awful. The food is average at best. The lobster fondue is awful. I can not believe that this is considered the best place in Scranton. I am new to this area and coming from New York City. If this is the best Scranton has to offer; then I am majorly disappointed.

No star rating A diner from Scranton, PA Apr 21, 2007

I can not believe that this place would get any accolades. It's awful. The food is average at best. The lobster fondue is awful. I can not believe that this is considered the best place in Scranton. I am new to this area and coming from New York City. If this is the best Scranton has to offer; then I am majorly disappointed.

A diner from New York Jan 16, 2007

My job takes me to scranton a few times a month and I always make it a point to eat at Cooper's. Great food and Great service!

A diner from scranton, PA Jan 9, 2007

Coopers is the best place in scranton to eat. Voted the best restaurant year after year in the two local papers and rated in the top 100 rtestaurants in the USA!

A diner from New York NY Jan 9, 2007

The Best of the best. Rated in the top 100 restaurants in the USA year after year and voted best restaurant in both of Scrantons local papers. These fake reviews of one star are a obvious competing restaurant. Try Coopers and you will not be disappointed!

A diner from NYC Dec 12, 2006

I grew up in Scranton and return often to visit. Having eaten at Coopers many years ago a few of us decided to dine there. The ambiance is quite unique and they have a large beer menu. It was without a doubt the worse dining experience of my life. The food was vextremely low quality and poorly prepared. The place was dirty and the server was unfriendly. After only having a few bites of our meals we thought the smartest thing was to stop and ask for a manager. What we got was insulted. We were actually told that we were "chiselers" who were trying to get a free meal. Even though we pointed out that our plates were full and that the fish had a strong foul odor it was insisted that we pay. We just wanted to leave so we paid. In hindsight I wish we didn't.

I love dining in the Scranton area because there are so many wonderful places that I'd rank right up there with the best NYC has to offer. Coopers is definately not one of them.

A diner from Philadelphia Oct 10, 2006

A far cry from what it used to be. The beer selection and ambiance are good but the food quality was very poor and cleanliness was even wosre. I cannnot understand why any business owner would ever think that he or she can rest on what was a good reputation and think it will ever stay good.

A diner from Philadelphia, PA Aug 12, 2006

We were here about a year ago but the place has slipped horribly since then. The food quality was horrid and the preparation not much better. We had to wait forever for our server but those items weren't even the bad part. There is absolutely no excuse for the uncleanliness. Soap is cheap and virtually everything needed it. The ambiance is certainly unique and entertaining but is not worth the drawbacks. This is a classic example of management ruining a good thing by sitting back on their laurels. It's sad to see this happen to what once was a fun place to go.

A diner from Clarks Summit May 7, 2005

Excellent Seafood and the Bisque is out of this world!

A diner from orlando Aug 23, 2004

WOW You can not miss this place. When we pulled into the parking lot we were greeted to a sight like no other. A huge life sized pirate ship adorned with pirates and a attacking octopus! What a entrance. To the left of the ship sits a lighthouse that is just being build. We were told it will house a gift shop on the first floor and a second floor bar! To the right of the ship is the dock a crab shack atmosphere with a more relaxed vibe and separate menu! Looked like a great place to spend a night! We headed in to find there would be a small wait to get a table. They gave us our number and told us we could wait at the ship or the old bar. We opted for the old bar and were sent down the hall. this was amazing on either side of the long hallway were old photos of Scranton's past. When we made it to the old room we snuggled up to the bar and ordered a beer. What kind the bartender asks? Well what do you have I reply. . . oh about 300 bottles and 34 taps!! WOW I Never say so much beer in my life!! I opted for a frambois (bartender recommended) and was it good! After a short 10 min wait we were buzzed and headed to our table. This place is HUGE! We ate in a nice boot in the WHALE ROOM. This room had a huge whale right in the center of the room. The other room is know as the Train room and has a large train that runs around the room through dioramas. The food here was even better than the decor! We started with some alligator bites, blue crab dip, bisque (WOW the best) and bayou shrimp to split for appetizers then Lobster dinner, steak, Chicken Parm and Almond Talapia is what we ordered and everything was wonderful. Our server, Luis, was one of the nicest servers i have ever had. Thank you coopers for a great experience we will definitely return!

A diner from Allentown, PA Jul 30, 2004

I could't wait to try Cooper's I saw their ad in Happening's magazine. I found the food to be fair at best. The Crab Bisque which claimed had been in Bon Appetite magazine tasted like cod with flour and milk. The seasonal beer I had was outstanding. The piece of haddock I tasted was to dry. I did enjoy the dessert, it was the best rice pudding I ever had. The waitress seemed to busy and we constantly were looking for her.

A diner from Pittsburgh May 31, 2004

Awesome service, atmosphere, entertainment, food, portions, prices, selection, location! We travel across the state just to eat there. We always leave full & happy!

A diner from Tremont, PA Mar 14, 2003

Going there from Schuykill County I found the atmosphere very relaxing & was able to feel like I fit right in. The vast items on the menu of drinks & foods gives a wide choice. The booths are quite comfy and found the food to be of top quality. I got surf & turf & it was done to perfection! I plan on going again, as soon as I am able to. I would recommend Cooper's to anyone, as I really enjoyed the experience! I'd like to visit the Scranton one in the near future too! Got 4 stars from this diner!

A diner from Clarks Summit, PA Nov 6, 2000

Incredibly overrated seafood place. The soups and pub grub are usually reliable and their beer list is excellent. Beyond that, the place feels more like slightly upscale fast food. Thin slices of tuna cooked beyond recognition and most other fish drowning in heavy cream and cheese sauces plus a terrible wine list.

A diner from Woodbridge, NJ Jun 7, 2000

Ever since my daughter enrolled at the University several years ago, we have been a regular at Cooper's when in town visiting. Although I was very pleased with the overall value, I was even more impressed with the quality and quantity of the food served. As for the staff, they are friendly, knowledgeable and eager to help if you have any questions or problems. My only regret is that I live so far away.

A diner from Clarks Summit, PA Apr 17, 2000

There are few soups better than Cooper's seafood bisque - thick, creamy, not the lease bit fishy or lumpy - a bowl and a huge baked potato make a great dinner for under $7. How can you not love a restaurant that has a life-size whale hanging from the ceiling? Beware, on Fridays and Saturdays, expect a wait of over an HOUR for a table since they don't accept reservations.Th place can be incredibly busy and a bit on the messy side.

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