I have been hearing about how amazing this place was for a while now at work and decided to check it out for myself. I am a big fan of crawfish broils, seafood, and bbq. They do have a big variety on their menu, and I am a huge fan of the fact they buy locally, and use their food waste for composting. When I got their I knew I wanted to try their crawfish. Unfortunately they were out. Then I knew I wanted their ribs, but unfortunately once again they were out. So I got a pound of their shrimp with their cajun seasoning, withe the lemon pepper and garlic seasoning as well. I scaled back on the spice or heat level. Then the waiter talked me into getting the snow crab with the same seasoning. Before my meal came out I ordered the gator bites (huge fan of gator). The gator bites were okay, so was the dipping sauce. There was some huge pieces, then there was some really small pieces, nothing really consistent. That caused some of the piece's to cook differently. So some of the pieces cooked really well, while some were dry, gator is really tricky to cook. The cajun seasoning was to my liking. Once my shrimp and crab came out I was excited, but I had one problem. Something in the seasoning reall brought out that fishy smell. I'm pretty sure it was the garlic. But the smell was really over powering. As much as I love seafood that really overpowering fish smell can kill my appetite. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and it was okay. What really blew my mind was the crab. The crab was amazing, the seasoning went perfect. I will definitely come back, hopefully when they have crawfish, and mix it up. Also the staff was really friendly, and jolly on the spot. read more

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Natalie was amazing and helped us with our crazy Uber driver. Food was fantastically spicy and delicious.

Had a real hankering for some crab, went here to try to satisfy that craving. After dining here I've decided I'm more of a elegant crab person, less of a down on all fours eating crab slop out of a plastic bag with no utensils or plate. Crab was pretty good though, the craving was satisfied. read more

Ordered clams, king crab and shrimp. Everything came out great except for 7 of my clams were not open. Asked the server and she said the utensils should help with that. When clams don't open it means they aren't good from my understanding. Otherwise experience was good. read more

Great experience and great food. Sat at the bar and was very impressed with the service we received. Natalie was so kinda and attentive. Quickly turning into a favorite date night spot! read more

The new management is awesome. Also the food and service is outstanding, You guys keep up the good work! Excellent place to go. read more

So good! Friend and I both had snow crab legs, trifecta, spice 0, and I added sausage (so good!!) and she added corn. We had hush puppies as appetizer, scrumptious! Wonderful waitstaff and fantastic food, can't wait to go back and get messy again! Wear the bib! You've been warned... read more

Duck this shit is trash I think they found their crab from the sewers. No meat on their crabs even the king crab. Also too much of a mess and too greasy. I leave that place wanting to become vegan bc I'm so grossed out by what I ate read more

Pretty yummy crawfish. A little expensive for what they give you. Service is usually pretty good. The French fries are awesome. I really enjoy the paper on the table. Cause if you have kids they can draw. The clams are also delicious. Haven't tried a whole lot from here. Service is really good when I have been here. They're usually out of a lot of things. Every time I have been here they have been out of atleast one menu item. One time I called right when they were opening and they were literally out of all crawfish and clams. Which is crazy. She had no idea when the next shipment would be in. So anyways we will probably be back. But for the price and the chance they will be out of stuff I may as well cook at home. read more

Coming from Louisiana i have high expectations of what real canjun food taste like . The LIVE crawfish was outstanding and perfectly boiled and seasoned .OMG i cant believe how i felt like i was down in good ole N.O.Harland was an amazing bartender and worked the front door greeting new comers and still kept his eye on the bar where absolutley no one had to wait for a drink or refill .I definitley will return and give those crawfish another run for the money !! Thumbs up to the entire crew who worked that day because everyone seemed to be a team player I have No problem spreading the word to my other canjun friends to check this place out ! read more

Went to this place before Christmas and we ordered a couple lbs of shrimp and crawfish. We are a regular at their angry crab Mesa location and expect the same taste with the tri-fecta sauce, but it was disappointing to say the least, there wasn't enough garlic or any butter in the sauce, it tasted like water. It basically tasted like watered sauce steam shrimp. We asked the server how come it taste nothing like the taste we had at their Mesa location, they said maybe the cook kinda messed up the sauce recipe. I understand this location just opened and there are many things to work out but surely their trifecta (most popular) sauce need some serious work at this location. Friendly servers and the pacific rim sauce was good though. read more

Love this place! Came here twice during the week I was in Phoenix. Eating from bags of seafood is so fun, so definitely come here with a group of people who are prepared to get messy! And I recommend the trifecta sauce - so good. Cannot wait to come back here again. read more

Must be willing to "get into" your food. No utensils at this place. Loved the uniqueness of the place but the food is just ok. Food was a bit soggy and overcooked. read more

I had a really fun experience! It was great for a medium to large group and there was a lot of laughter to be had. Yes! It was super messy but that's the experience for you. The food was flavorful and I have full intentions of returning. Like so many others, I had a pound of shrimp with the trifecta seasoning...and it was wonderful. I did go a little too spicy with it and next time will go with a one instead of two read more

The owner went out of his way to take care of.us and the bartender Kayla was a total sweetheart!!! The snow crab trifecta was killer amazing and the beer so good and cold!! all around absolutely amazing!!!! read more

We back last Wednesday and had another terrific night at the Angry Crab! This time we ordered the mussel boil and fried clams. The waiter brought us the wrong mussels, so the boss gave us the bag we ordered as well -- nice folks! We weren't worried about the mixup, but it was awful nice of them to give us BOTH pounds of mussels! read more

Josie is the best server!!! First time here with a group of 5. She provided the best service, so helpful and personable. Hush puppies and char oysters were great app choices. We ordered shrimp, lobster, mussels and crawfish with corn and potatoes. Yummy! I liked the shrimp, lobster and mussels the best with the traditional boil. We'll be back! read more

Seriously amazing.. Our server, Harland, was awesome. The menu is unlike anything I've experienced and the staff was fun and on point! I went there for my birthday and I got a birthday cake (white chocolate raspberry cheesecake -- delicious). I really only leave good reviews when I have good experiences or extremely poor ones (so you will notice I don't leave a ton but I am definitely a foodie).. If you like seafood that's affordable with a great environment, this one is a must! read more

Went for lunch today. The server was outstanding and explained the entire menu and made some suggestions on what to order. I had the catfish with onion rings. Catfish was very moist and tender and the pepper-forward breading was good but a bit greasy. I have no experience with the "fresh" seafood here so cannot comment. They were also out of ribs the day I was there. Not sure how a BBQ place runs out of ribs?? read more

Wowza! First time in and I will be back! Service was a little slow but they were super packed. Our server was great and I could tell he was trying his hardest to be attentive though he was swamped! The food was so good I honestly wouldn't have cared about the wait time or the service regardless! We had the shrimp & snow crab both trifecta and #2 and it was delicious. We also ordered a side of fries which were crispy and super hot! Loved every bit of it. I could have lived without the horn though! Can't wait to go again! read more

I have yet to see another restaurant as unique as this one. Amazing seafood with a pirate ship vibe. It's a fun place to go to with a group of people on a Friday or Saturday night. Definitely 5 stars. read more

Holy Smokes!!! The only bad thing about my experience at Angry Crab Shack was leaving the place!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted by two friendly hostesses, taken to a great table and our server, Alicia, was there immediately! Everyone is ridiculously friendly, helpful and accommodating! And the food is simply off the charts! Try everything!!! We had crab legs, brisket, ribs and catfish! You'd think either the fish or the meat would be superior, but not the case -- everything is AWESOME!! I couldn't even talk (one of my favorite things in the world) as our meal was too intoxicating! You'd be doing yourself and your stomach a disservice if you don't try this joint your first possible opportunity! A good looking staff, great food, exceptional energy and you get to wear a bib as an adult! Enjoy! read more

All about this place. Seriously. I crave this place. Like now. I am totally going back tonight because I have been craving Angry Crab for DAYS. And I have been fighting the urge. No more! I am giving into it. read more

This was a pretty cool place! Been there only once but it was good. Really neat environment and lots of fun!! Portions were very good. It was loud, but not over the top. Service was good and overall it was a good experience. You should give it a shot ! read more

I would eat a shoe if you put it in their Trifecta Sauce!!! Everything was amazing, but the 2 best things I had was the Shrimp & the Hush Puppies. The Frog Legs were great too! I'll never go to Red Lobster again! When you gotta have seafood, you gotta go to Angry Crab Shack!!!!!!!!! read more

A definite must for seafood lovers,also make sure you sit in Shelby section great server.enjoy

We went to the Angry Crab for the first time tonight and it was Excellent!!! The service was outstanding and super fast! The waiter JK was great and knowledgeable about the food, and the spice levels. The portions are a good size we had 2 dozen Snow crab legs, 1 dozen King crab legs, and 1 dozen Shrimp with potatoes, corn and Sausage all was soooo good (family of four)!!! I can't wait to go back and try the BBQ!!!! read more

Had a great time. Food was bomb, service was great and so we're the drinks. Definitely coming back

This place exceeded my expectations. I'm snobby when it comes to seafood but wow! Our server Jeff was awesome and guided us towards the snow crab over the blue crab. Key recommendation. We got it with Trifecta sauce, #2 spice level and it was delicious. The crab was firm, juicy, perfectly cooked, and delicious. Even my husband, who is now a seafood lover, agreed that this was one of our best meals in Phoenix. Hard to get better bang for your buck. read more

Another winner! Great service and great food. Between the four of us, we shared two pounds of their Monday mix of snow crab, clams, shrimp, and vegetables. We also added a pound of snow crab with corn, potatoes, and sausage. At their recommendation, we went with the trifecta sauce - mild. It spice level was just perfect. We will definitely be back! read more

I have been here three times now(within a week) and tried three different kind of crabs so far(their blue crabs were sold out). As you may tell, I am a seafood lover. I love their sauce, and I think it's my favorite part of their food. I cannot handle spicy so I only ordered their mild trifecta. I'll m1. Snow crab legs: they were good, but due to the nature of the crab, the sauce are completely on the shell and the meat is lacking of the flavor. I have to dip the meat in the sauce. Also, the sauce were not a lot, so I ended up having them to add some more sauce for me. my suggestion would be maybe crack the shell a little bit so they sauce can get into the meat. 2. Dungeness crab: They are huge, I got one that was 1.8 lbs. I think it is decent. However, it was very fishy without sauce, almost like it's bad(It's not bad, the crab meat was still very tasty). I understand sea crabs can be more fishy than lake/river crabs, but I think it was also because the sauce was not absorbed into the crab. 3.Hardrock crab legs: Honestly, that might be my favorite. The crab meat were firm and they were not fishy. The meat even carried a little bit sweetness. I loved it. 4. Char'd oyster. They were really good. The garlic/butter sauce with it was on point and they were tasty. 5. Shrimp: Shrimp tasted good, and the sauce was actually get into the shell, so it was tasty. Their staff was very nice too. However, on my second visit, the computer messed up my bill so I was charged $10 extra. I figured out right away and corrected it. If people were going there, make sure their computer calculated your bill correctly. read more

It was my first time. I'm only familiar with Red Lobster as far as seafood goes. The server Deb was very helpful. The atmosphere is fun. It took me about 45 minutes going at it cracking my lobster that's the whole fun of it and wearing those silly bibs. It was fun getting messy. Great fries, great food! Great service! We will be coming back! read more

Fantastic seafood experience with wonderful friends. Seafood was next level good. Wasn't sure what to expect initially but I was very happy with my double order if steamed mussels and shrimp dinner. Unusual way of serving in plastic bags but definitely not a disappointment. Service very friendly and fast. read more

I'm not one to post reviews, but today I really wanted to share our experience. We've been coming to this location since December of last year (the boyfriend has been obsessed since then) and have always been treated so welcome. Great atmosphere and the food phenomenal. We took our huge family for my little sisters birthday back in September. They loved it! Our last visit was not so great, which left the boyfriend upset. He loves the place so much I understood why he felt the way he did. However he did leave a message about it and was contacted by management within 30 minutes. Like a true professional business they acknowledged and apologized. We came back today 11/13, waiter from the last time helped (not sure if we're allowed to leave names? :P) and she took real good care of us as well management came by to check on us. I want to thank you Angry Crab crew for the amazing customer service! read more

Angry Crab Shack - When we brought the family in September. Some of the workers in the pic :D - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Horrible experience, my food was burnt and my credit card got charged twice. Needless to say I would not be coming back here again.

Tried the BBQ platter, brisket, ribs, and pulled pork. Both sauce options were pretty good. For the money tho.. you really don't get much. The brisket was the best by far, very smoky and tender, thus the 3 stars I gave. The ribs were okay, but there was only 3 tiny ribs...disappointing. The pork was just ok. I've had better in Tempe and ahwatukee. Service was ok but only some servers had it together. Ambiance was typical of a BBQ place, good laid back spot to have a brew and watch a football game. Unlike other reviews I read I didn't feel like it was loud at all. read more

I wanted to give this place a couple of weeks to work out the kinks but I'm not sure that was even necessary. I sat with some friends at the bar last week for a good few hours and even then I didn't want to leave. The bartenders, Kristen and Ralph, were outstanding. Both had a very impressive understanding of the menu and made REAL recommendations. I hate when you ask a bartender or server menu questions and they have zero opinion or just say, "everything is great." Kristen and Ralph recommended a great starter on sauce and heat so I could gauge where I wanted to go from there. But that's just the service....the food is also a star! We had the oysters, shrimp, crab and some of the add ins like sausage and potatoes. The trifecta sauce is so good I now want it on every meal every day. And the medium heat was just right although I'm ready to give hot a try. Myself and my friends are bar people so we were very pleased that this place delivers with big TVs, happy hour specials and entertaining bar staff. Those two probably kept us around for an extra round of food and drinks because we were made to feel so welcome. Finally someone made good use of this space and brightened it up as it felt like a dungeon before. Add this place to the very regular neighborhood rotation. read more

Came here for the first time! Awesome food and awesome staff! Matthew is THE BEST! He is friendly and gentle with his gloves on :)! Highly recommend this for fun and great food! Ask for Matthew!!! read more

We had a blast with Ashley. Best Monday ever. She really knows her menu and we loved the food that she suggested for us. We were bummed they didn't have the Gator Nuggets or Crawfish, but Ashley was so much fun that we didn't care in the end. She helped redirect us to other menu choices and we left very happy. We will definitely be back, and we recommend asking for Ashley. read more

Went to angry crab last night. They have the best seafood in Phoenix! The food was amazing. Our service was great, and it seemed like the whole staff was very diligent to make sure we had a good time. Jacob was our server and he even bought us a t-shirt. We will definitely be back! read more