Raena L.

Some of my coworkers have been raving about Chef Oya's The Trap, and when they said they were making a lunch run, I was like, yes, count me in, please! They went early to get take out because apparently there can be a wait to sell-outs; I have no experience with that. I only got the Trap Chowder because we were in a soup mood. At $16 for the lg (16oz) soup, it's not cheap ... but it was really good and counted as my whole lunch. Shrimp, crab, lobster ... I'm fairly sure with the cream and butter it was my week's worth in fat and calories, but it was WORTH IT. I love a good soup, love seafood, and this did not disappoint at all. Of course you can get other seafood dishes, and everything looks delicious. It's a little high priced for my personal budget to do this more often, but it does seem to be priced akin to other places in the market. And it was good. I may have to treat myself again ... Super #yum. #ReviewsByRL

Sydney A.

Just moved in right around the corner so walked over to give it a try since it's been on my list of places to try for a while. Got their Friday special (loaded crab leg and shrimp tray for $25). It got out quick and it was delicious! It was drowned in their incredible sauce. Definitely will be back fairly regularly. And they sell their sauce by the bottle too so I'll probably end up buying some of that as well

Renee L.

As much as I want to keep coming back, the owner is closing her business this weekend. Her food is always so good with all of the perfect seasonings and how she gives back to this community since it's a food desert is amazing. Chef Oya puts her love in all of her food--and all of Indy agrees. Like I mentioned, since Saturday is her final day of business, be prepared to wait in lines. I really hope she returns once her schedule dies down. Her food is much better than Juicy Seafood and she's also local. Can't beats that!

Konah W.

Like several other reviews, I say this place is worth the hype & worth the wait! It's a little inconspicuous, so you'll pass it up if you're not keeping an eye out. The carry out only restaurant is located in a liquor store on 34th and Keystone. I ordered the trap panini with a side of potatoes & grilled shrimp -- which turned out to be two meals thanks to the large portion sizes.

Karla S.

Have you tried this local gem?? Well it's a must!!! I gave 4 stars instead of 5 only because I was told an estimated wait time and it was triple that (they weren't busy and I went early!) I also paid extra for extra salmon and I was given the standard portion :(. The chef wasn't present today. The staff that I saw weren't wearing masks and were just a tad bit les then friendly. So aside from that, the food is amazing!! I've been here a few times (pre-yelper), but this is my first review. I had the grilled trap panini and trap chowder. This was the delay for my order. They make them to order (awesome) but it took like 30 mins for a fancy grilled cheese. Anywho, it was delicious! It's so flavorful. The bread taste like OG trap buttah ...the insides overflow with gooey cheese and trap goodness...just delicious! The trap chowder is so freaking good! Like gimmie a gallon and a straw and I'm good for awhile. The chowder is filled with crab, shrimp, corn, potatoes and I'm guess Chef Oya "put her foot in it"...lol. It's my favorite item on the menu. There aren't words to describe its gimmie as...just be sure to get it when you visit. I ordered the salmon tray for a friend. I've had this before and it's good. I love the veggies and OG garlic buttah sauce w/ parm and spicy seasoning is the way to go! Other sauces are offered but I love this one so mention I'm scared to try a new one!

Niki B.

Hey friends! This spot lives up to the hype! As I was driving here for the first time, I saw the long line of people through the parking lot before I even saw the sign. Word on the street is that there's always a line, which is a great indicator that there's good food inside. This spot is a seafood hut within a liquor store off of Keystone. There is no interior to it, rather you line up outside, order, and take your food to-go. Luckily, the line goes pretty quickly and my food was ready in only a few minutes. It's the time of COVID, and it was cool to see all of the people in line waiting six feet apart, even without being told to. Everyone really respected that and was also in their masks. Now let's talk food. There's a menu posted up outside, and you order from that. Essentially, you choose your seafood, trap buttah sauce, and whether you want it either loaded (with all the veggies - corn, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, boiled egg) or non and whether you want it spicy or not. For seafood, you can choose salmon, shrimp, crab legs, crab tails, or a combo of those. For buttahs, you can choose garlic herb, yaad jerk, sweet Thai chili, island curry, or vegan citrus chive. You can even buy a bottle of trap buttah or FoodLoveTog seasoning (mild, medium, or spicy) to take home with you. And you'll want to. I got the loaded shrimp platter with OG garlic herb buttah and mild seasoning. Every bite was delicious, and for $16, I got two completely full to-go boxes of food. It'll last you for two meals, and let me tell you, I'm excited for those leftovers later tonight. Run here!

Oscar G.

I've visited Chef Oya intermittently over the last few years. Recently, I had a Wednesday afternoon that allowed me to be nearby to grab lunch to go. I was greeted warmly when the menu offerings were shared. Just 5 minutes after making my order, my meal was ready. I was able to enjoy shrimp and salmon from the comfort of my home. Everything was delicious. Although the seafood was wasn't fresh from the water, it was seasoned well. Highly recommended.

Gyamfua G.

The line was long....and it was hot, but baaaaaaaby it was ALLLLLLL worth it. The Trap is located on 34th and Keystone connected to a liquor store...for some folks..intimidating...for me..oh well. Lines can be long...and sometimes slow...but oooh it is sooo worth it. This particular trip I ordered a crab and shrimp tray and a all shrimp tray. The all shrimp tray came with really good brocolli, potatoe, a whole cob of corn and 10 medium sized shrimp. It was smothered with really good Trap buttah and shaved parmesean cheese. The food was so well seasoned without swimming in buttah... This is definitely a must visit, and grab a bottle of Trap Buttah for some snackin' later!

Sarah F.

I have been dying to come here, I've seen it all over IG, and it's always been a place that I have been curious about. I did some research and discovered that it is super close to the Campus I work at, so naturally I had to go check it out. I didn't know what to expect. I just ventured over and hopped in line. I go to chatting with some people in line; they made some recommendations, which I appreciated. Once it was my turn, I walked up to the window and placed an order for the loaded shrimp and Salomon with corn and red potatoes. You also get choice of trap buttah, and I am a big fan of garlic so I had to go with that choice. The service is quick and efficient, and the prices a so reasonable for seafood, tasty plus authentic I loved it and cannot wait to go back for more. @_foogs

Douglas Y.

Fantastic food! Super fresh and delicious and priced right! Perfect to share!The perfect selection for race weekend!

Christopher F.

I've been trying to go here for many months and finally got to the area when they were open. The flavors are amazing. Large portions perfect to share. We got the shrimp boil with potatoes and corn. Garlic. Lots of garlic. Amazing stuff and the price is right! You have to go to this place! Chef Oya rocks it out!

Ashley S.

My mouth waters and my heart flutters every time I think about The Trap. This place is a no-frills, just-good-food, worth-the-wait establishment. After literally drooling over the pictures on Instagram all week I got myself over to The Trap at 11am on Wednesday to experience the loaded crab legs with shrimp. Loaded trays come with potatoes, corn on the cob, broccoli, and a hard boiled egg. Rumor has it there can be long lines but I got my food after waiting just a few minutes. I would be lying if I said I made it all the way home before I was elbow deep in OG garlic herb trap buttah. Every single bite (handful) was AMAZING. The seafood tastes so fresh and flavorful and the sides are just basking in the glow of the young bae seasoning and buttah. Even though everything is basically swimming in butter, nothing tastes greasy or too heavy. Next time I might amp it up to medium spice and try the salmon. Basically Chef Oya is my hero.

Brylei C.

Hands down the best seafood I've had in the year I've lived in Indianapolis. I've tried different seafood restaurants around here, and while they're all good, most felt like it was missing *something*. Then I heard about Chef Oya a week ago on a local food group. I've been really excited to try it ever since and this morning, I finally got to see what all the hype was about. I ordered the loaded crab & shrimp (added a lobster tail) with the OG garlic buttah & spicy bae seasoning. I also had to try the famous chowder. I don't even know where to start! After I got home and finally opened the bag, the smell of spices and freshness hit me. It smelled SO FRESH!! The color of everything blends together beautifully, and the taste does too. I'll definitely be buying a bottle of the buttah! The box itself easily weighs 2 lbs. They're not playing on portions! The chowder is unlike any other chowder I've tried. It's creamy, smooth & flavored perfectly. Overall, everything is fresh, vibrant, delicious and the portions are amazing for what you pay! You really get your money's worth.