I finally was able to try The Trap! Late night FB scrolling allowed me to see that Chef Oya was having Friday dinner service! We made sure that we got there early after hearing about long lines and running out of food. We were the 4th & 5th people in line and was able to order and get our food in about 10-15 minutes if that. I got the Loaded Crab & Shrimp with OG sauce and made it spicy and the days special offering, Elotes. I feel like I got the bang for my buck. Everything was cooked properly and was tender and not overcooked. I think the only thing I need is something to use the rest of the OG sauce on! I am ready to to back and I gotta try the Salmon next time! read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Loaded Crab and Shrimp - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Omg...if you haven't tried it you are really missing out. I traveled from 82nd and Michigan Rd and I must say that was gas well spent. I ordered the 8oz cup of chowder and that was the best $10 I have ever spent. The base is rich and creamy with more than enough crab meat, shrimp, and crawfish tails added. The plan was to initially share this with a friend, however I didn't make it out of the parking lot with it. Can't wait for lunch again next week! (I added photos of the Traplote and jumbo shrimps tossed in OG garlic herb w/fresh parm) read more

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So I've hear nothing but awesome things about this place. I literally almost drove right past it, and if you blink you will. It literally is pasted into the side of the liquor store. I arrived and there were about 5 or 6 people lingering around awaiting their orders. I went with the Loaded All Shrimp with the OG Garlic Herb Sauce. The shrimp was great, the corn, broccoli. The potatoes were aight. I wish I had went with perhaps the jerk or Curry sauce for more flavor though. The Garlic butter while good hinted at garlic and was a lot of butter. Definitely will be back to try this place again. Service was quick considering an order of about 13 shrimp, a couple minutes. Amazing actually. It LOOKS amazing, and wasn't too far off in taste. read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I ordered the lobster and shrimp boil, and the main issue I had was the lobster. Unfortunately, the lobster tail t was overcooked, and I do think they're pre-cooked lobster tails. The lobster was so "liquidity burnt," it couldn't get it out the shell. I do suggest that chef oya, lift the lobster out of the shell before cooking it again (since they're already cooked by the lobster manufacturer). Another issue is that the seasoning wipes out the lobster taste. Good things: The shrimp and the og garlic herb seasoning were great together. I will come back solely for a shrimp dish with the garlic butter seasoning. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for such a long time!! Today was that day....OMG, I will definitely be back for more... as in this Saturday!! My 18yr old Son has declared the Og Garlic Herb Buttah would make anything edible. I'll let him test that theory. Definitely well worth the trip! read more

What is not to love with this place?! Hands down my favorite seafood spot in Indy! The loaded all shrimp is unbelievably fresh and juicy. The salmon is flaky and will just melt in your mouth. Their signature buttah sauce is out-of-this world! My favorite hands down is their OG garlic herb. The seasonal trap chowder is perfect for the winter months since it has "buttahandbae." I've recommended this place to so many of my friends because IT'S THAT GOOD!!!! read more

I had never been to this place. My niece wanted to go there for her birthday so I was like whatever you want. Baby the food was everything. I've never like clam chowder but that trap chowder was all of that. Now I see why people stalk her page to see when she is open and why her line for orders is always long. I'm talking you, I'll be back. Fo sho read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Treating my niece to lunch on her birthday to her desired seafood place - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Giiiiirl......(in my spilling the "T" voice)...... I had this delicious concoction for the very first time and WOW!!! A friend asked if I'd ever eaten here and I said "No", to which she replied, "I'm going to bring you some over". Let me say that the minute I opened the box it almost took my breath away!! It was simply beautiful to look at!!! It was colorful and steaming hot, coupled with the fact that it smelled AMAZING!! I didn't know where to start!! Should it be with the succulent shrimp? How about the seasoned crab in the shell? What about the potatoes or the brocolli, or the random hard boiled egg that was an interesting treasure to find hidden beneath the crab. Oh!!! Did I forget to mention the corn on the cob???? Please forgive me! This meal was amazing! The only drawback for me was that the broccoli was a little more al dente than I like, and it doesn't seem very practical that at lunch you might happen to have on hand a pair of crab cracking tools in your purse......but other than that.... .they get an A+ for presentation, and stay right there with the amazing seasoning!! If your looking for something different and extra special.......I've just turned you on to something amazing! (Your welcome). read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - The Trap......Yaaaaaassssss!!! - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

After a year of attempting to eat here, I finally got in!! Usually, this spot has a line down the street, but today, somehow, there was 1 car! So I chose to order the lobster tail and shrimp tray with the garlic herb trap butta with mild seasoning. The tray came with corn, potatoes, and broccoli. Additionally, you can choose from a mild or spicy order.... and 4-5 different "butta" sauces. Now, if you stop by, be prepared for a take out experience, and waiting in your car as this is basically a walk up window. But when you taste the food, it will all be worth it. read more

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Tucked away on the corner of 34th and keystone. Service was quick. No sitting truly takeout. The food was okay i wasnt a fan of the seasoning and it was kind of bland for me. Probably wont be going back. read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Loaded crab legs and shrimp - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love Chef Oyas....everything is good! We need better hours that's all for the working people! Good good seafood!!!!

Wow this place is an hidden gem. Don't blink or you will pass it. I knew pulling up it had to be good because I saw a line of people waiting to order. I was a little nervous it was going to take a long time. To my surprise the line moved quickly and I heard someone in there car yell at the owner the food is so good they could slap her. Couldn't help but laugh. Ordered and only waited a couple minutes. Honestly it was so good my family who didn't get anything were all digging in my plate. Loved the broccoli. Can't wait to go back and try something else this place deserves all the hype. read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The Trap is straight fire. If you like seafood at all you need to do yourself the life changing favor of trying it. It's that perfect type of sloppy pile of heaven that you want from this kind of food. The Young Bae seasoning is no joke at the Trap Buttah is even better. The veggies in the sides were good enough to be a dish on their own but the seafood was the star. We had crab and shrimp which were both delicious but I really wanna try the fish she has as well. Chef Oya is a boss and you deserve to try her food! read more

This is some of the best seafood in Indianapolis. They are prompt, friendly, and offer a unique experience. We will be returning.

Soooooo after picking up my Loaded Shrimp Tray, I ate some shrimp and potatoes in the parking lot; ate some shrimp and broccoli at a red light; and then had to had just one more shrimp at the next red light. I just couldn't wait! I've been wanting to return to The Trap since they opened. Chef Oya's food is magic! Flavorful and even aromatic. It definitely lives up to their "deliciously dope seafood" slogan. The OG Herb Butter is my fave and the Young Bae season locally made with love from FoodLoveTog makes me do my happy food dance every single time. Yessss to alllll of this! Yes, be prepared to wait. Just deal with it. It's worth it. This is not some crappy chain (yep, I'm looking at you Red Lobster). This is a true locally owned small business run on woman power so anticipate nothing but goodness. Now stop reading and take a trip out to The Trap and thank me later. read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I ordered the Crab and shrimp loaded. Broccoli was mush. Shrimp wasn't cleaned properly so it was gritty. Egg was a dull super light yellow on the inside like it was old. The crab legs were ok. Garlic Sauce was underwhelming. Not worth the $30 I spent which is $8 more than what their online menu says. I just stopped eating it and had a bowl of cereal instead. read more

Flavor is awesome! Quality is not quite there, and got a bit of an upset stomach after.

Literal a hole in the wall seafood place connected to a liquor store. Now this is a very limited hour location that opens around lunch and as soon as they sell out it is closed. So could be 3pm could be 4:30pm. You can see a line of two people or 30-40 people. Now they were already out of the crab legs which seem to be the most popular item as people kept asking when they showed up. I tried the shrimp mixed in their different sauces. I might have to try again but to me it felt like too much sauce on all of the items and maybe I just need to say light on the sauce to get more of the seafood flavor. Worth a try. read more

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I have wanted to visit this place for 2 years and I finally did! I had recently come out of a relationship and what better to way to get over a person than eating all those feelings away! This place is located in the middle of 33rd st and keystone, basically the ghetto area. That is where all the good food are! Yes the outside of the restaurant is dingy looking. But it reminds me of New York in the summer as it is situated next to a large garbage collector with a whiff of spoiling trash and delicious food that fills the air. I order a loaded crab leg, lobster tail, and shrimp with a spicy OG garlic sauce. Let me tell ya, this stuff is extremely good and addicting! I devoured most of everything in 5 minutes and left some crab legs for my family and they loved it as well and wanted me to bring them there as well. So yes Chef Oya's. As Arnold Schwarzenegger would say "I'll be Back!" read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Loaded crab legs + lobster tail + shrimp - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

AMAZING!!! Not big on carryout places but I ordered delivery and it came hot and fresh! I'll definitely be ordering again. read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Spicy The Classic Crablegs with Shrimp - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've read the reviews and have to agree...this restaurant is a "must go to place" if you want great flavor. It's not for picky eaters. It's not for special diets or people on diets. It is simply great tasting food that is generously portioned and is loaded with buttery flavor. The Trap is a "hole in the wall" operation on the side of a liquor store at 34th and Keystone. It's a one person operation and although there are hours posted on Facebook, the restaurant opens when the chef is ready. My only complaint has been that I have been there several times at 11 a.m. when I expected the place to be open and there were no signs of anyone inside. So, be advised to check the FB page for any closings and then wait closer to 11:30 to arrive. Normally, I would have given up on a place that isn't open on time, especially after a 40 minute drive. But, I reached out to the chef and she asked me to give it one more try. Am I glad I did! I stopped by around 12:30 and there was a relatively short line. I placed my order and had my food bagged and ready to go in about five minutes. There is limited seating at a picnic table, so I assume most customers eat in their cars or take it home. I didn't see any beverages listed on the menu, so I was fortunate to bring my own bottle of water. Okay, that's enough about the place. The food is some of the best tasting I have ever had. I ordered the "Loaded salmon with shrimp" meal. I ordered it mild and with Parmesan cheese added. I also selected one of the four "Trap Buttah" options, mine being the OG Garlic Herb Buttah. The "loaded" selections come with the seafood of choice (mine had 5 large shrimp and about 6 oz or two decks of salmon), an ear of corn on the cob (really sweet!), a hard boiled egg, a sliced new potato, and about a third of a head of brocolli (not bite-sized, but tender enough to spear with my plastic fork.) All this was smothered in the Garlic Buttah and "sprankled" with a fresh spice seasoning "New Bae" (instead of Old Bay). After the first bite, I couldn't wait to try the next item on the loaded styrofoam tray to see how the buttery sauce enhanced the taste. Consider my mind blown! Okay, I think you get the picture that I liked this place. Here are some other things I noticed. - The styrofoam is lined with aluminum foil so you aren't eating off the foam. - The food is served hot, so if you don't eat it right away, the seafood will continue to cook in the closed styrofoam, so it may get a little overdone. - There wasn't a plastic knife, but fortunately, the food was tender enough to be speared or separated with the plastic fork. - A free towelette was included along with several napkins. You WILL get your fingers messy picking up the shrimp and the corn. The sauce is loaded on, so you may be wearing some of it by the time you finish. Now, if there was only a biscuit to sop up some of the remaining buttah... Review #290 read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Loaded Salmon with Shrimp - added parmesan cheese and the OG Garlic Herb Buttah - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We were in Indianapolis for a work trip and we always love trying good local food and I happened to find this place on yelp (thankfully)! We got the loaded crab and shrimp with OG buttah sauce (one mild tray and one spicy both with Parmesan)... both were delicious. The corn was sooo mouthwatering as well. The tray also included a hard boiled egg, potatoes, and broccoli. Everything was cooked well! We probably could have been fine with just 1 tray, but our eyes are always bigger than our stomachs haha! We did finish both trays though... SOOOO FLAVORFUL! My mouth is watering just writing this review! Go! You won't be disappointed! We did eat this in our car before driving back to IL (there was a bench to eat outside, but it was kind of hot and rainy so we just ate in the car)... messy but worth it! Haha! It was difficult for me to crack the crab shells without a cracker, but luckily my husband was with me and he cracked them for me! read more

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If you want deliciously dope seafood, you need to get yourself to Chef Oya's The Trap! Located at 3355 Keystone, off the corner of 34th & Keystone they're open Tuesday - Saturday from 11 - 3 and 4 p.m. on Saturdays! Follow them on social media @thetrapseafood for the specials! The menu is all amazing - crab legs, shrimp, lobster tail, veggies, hard boiled eggs and they carry Lando's Flameonade! It's your 1 stop shop to satisfy your seafood cravings! read more

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Fresh, well seasoned and delightful. The TRAP is located in the area of 34 and keystone, taking over the former spare of Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Chef Oya served up unique Florida style seafood trays right here in the Midwest. From crab legs, to lobster, to shrimp tacos. This place gets it right. Try your dish with an extra douse of TRAP buttah and always go heavy on the #Bae. This is a place you'll crave each and every week. Get there! read more

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This is a total must. I came across this by accident and it is to open in just a couple of days. At this point it is basically a hole in the wall... a small window facing Keystone Ave on the side of a liquor store. There was a picnic table out front where you could munch on your food. I guess the best way is to just take it with you, since the area doesn't give you the warm and fuzzy feeling. You can get loaded trays that include a nice helping of sliced new potatoes, broccoli, an ear of corn and your choice of seafood... your options are crab legs, lobster tail, a combination of those two, or shrimp, salmon or even veggie. Then you choose your flavor of original, Parmesan or spicy... all come with a delicious garlic herb butter... tons of it... or there are different buttah flavors you could choose to get sauced up Garlic herb buttah, Island curry buttah, Yaad jerk buttah or Thai chili buttah... What more could you possibly want? There are salad options and just seafood without the extras options also. I have to say that my potatoes were ever so slightly undercooked, a little hard for my taste and the salmon maybe a smidget overdone, but drag it through all the butter and you won't even care about that or notice that at all. read more

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Oh My Goodness I'm TRAPPED I got the crab legs and shrimp and I'm telling you it was DELICIOUS! Don't let the hole in the wall fool you! You have to order from the window so it's kind of like a stationary food truck. Not sure what's going on back there MAGIC was produced The flavor, the vegetables, the seafood, The Trapp Butta and the portion size were shocking! It's enough to feed a family!! Fast friendly service will keep me coming back. Only downside is they close at 3:00 pm Truly "Dope Seafood"! read more

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i finally made it to the trap after years of staring longingly at pictures online. for the price this food was more than excellent. the food was ready super quick and smelled divine. honestly it smelled so good i wished there was somewhere to sit and drinks and i would have dove right in. read more

Great seafood at a cheap price located in a small neighborhood! Highly recommend the seafood here read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Very nice seafood you can get at a very cheap price! Highly recommend to order with the OG Garlic sauce, superb! - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Nothing like it in the area. Full of flavor. Great choices. Big portions and good specials posted on social media. To go only with a few seats on a picnic table but a few parks close by if you don't want to take food home. Shrimp Tray is a great samplers of the incredible sauces. But get the Loaded Shrimp or Loaded Salmon as your main dish. Support Black owned. Support restaurants in Indy food deserts. Support Chef Oya! read more

Food was AMAZING! The line was around the corner but everyone was happy to wait. People were talking, dancing & singing in line, getting yo know each other, talking about food they've had before & what they planned on getting today. My husband got the loaded crab, lobster tail & shrimp dinner with the Jerk sauce & a side of the curry sauce. I got the loaded salmon & shrimp with the OG garlic sauce, and we split a shrimp sampler & strawberry London's flameade which was great, but we took it home and froze it & that made it AMAZING. We will definitely be returning. read more

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There have not been many places we've eaten that I felt reset my understanding of the stars in Yelp. This is one of them. This was so good that I don't feel five stars is enough. Or maybe my other 5-star reviews should be moved down to 4-stars. I have read other rave reviews here and I really felt like they were probably overblown. So many places get five stars anymore, but this really was worth it. The only negative that we could come up with was that the salmon was a little overcooked and dry. But given that it's sitting in a bath of their famous "buttah" it really was almost not noticeable. Speaking of the "buttah" sauce it really is something else. We got two entrees, the salmon with shrimp and the crab legs with shrimp. The salmon had the garlic butter, and the crab legs had the "yaad jerk" buttah. I also had the crab with spicy seasoning. It was awesome. I am attaching a photograph but it doesn't do the mess I made justice. I had sauce on every finger, both hands, front and back, and my face. It was extremely messy but well worth it! NOTE: be aware that it is carryout only and you have to order outside and wait for your order outside. So plan accordingly based on the weather. read more

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Usually if a business starts small and humble, you know that they are on to something major! My Facebook timeline is riddled with The Trap testimonies. It does not help things I pass the place in my way to and from work every day. So as soon as I could, I went "trappin'"! I'm a crab girl, so today's first try is the Loaded Crableg tray with parmesan. The tray is filled to the brim with food! With the 3-4 crab legs, there is about 5-6 large shrimp, a full cob of corn, red potatoes and broccoli. There was also an boiled egg, but I choose not to eat it (just didn't want to, nothing against the business). Everything has the garlic butter on it. Which was good. The part that about the meal that shined the most of the corn ; it was very good and seasoned just right. However, everything was great and I was overall happy with my meal. For me, I think I want to try a few different garlic butter favors. I feel maybe a kick of another favor will bring the food from great to awesome. As others reviews have stated, the only seating is a picnic table and one orders from a window. Most folks just pick up their meals and leave...or eat in the car. No big deal - the food is good enough. I definitely will be back to try other items, especially different favors on the crab legs. read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Loaded crab legs tray with parmesan - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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My friends and I pulled up to the trap which looks like the trap. It's pretty much a store front attached to a liquor store. Interesting set up. There is no awning so be prepared to get soaked if a heavy rain passes by. The parking lot is pretty small and was pretty full when we got there. They were out of crab legs close to two o'clock so that was disappointing. The wait wasn't very long despite the growing line. I had shrimp and lobster tail with garlic butter. The garlic butter flavor was very subtle but there are other options available. The price is great at $20. The boil comes with potatoes, broccoli, and an ear of corn. I enjoyed my food and was too full to finish. If your in town definitely stop by. It doesn't hurt that the restaurant is close to the airport either. Enjoy! read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been to chef oya's a few times over the last 2 years and it's definitely one of my favorite places to go. However, it's starting to become hit or miss. I get the same thing- loaded crab legs with shrimp. The last two times I've gone, the crab legs were simply not good. The crab legs would be rubbery, and would lack that crab leg flavor we want, almost bland/no taste. The legs would also not crack at all and were bendy- so maybe over cooked? Even the spots you'd expect would crack perfectly wouldn't, and I'd have to use scissors...All I know is that they were not enjoyable the last two times and a few times throughout the year. It's just disappointing considering how much you spend on a plate. Overall, I would recommend it. But it's hard to say how the crab will turn out. Shrimp was just fine. read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Loaded crab legs with shrimp - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is amazing! Drove 2 hours from Cincinnati to try out The Trap and it was so worth it. I ordered the shrimp tacos which were a perfect blend of sweet and spicy due to the mango salsa and sweet chili buttah. Also The Trap is not stingy with food. A good amount of salsa and shrimp were on the tacos. On top of the tacos, I got the loaded salmon tray with the og garlic herb buttah and Parmesan. When I tell you I almost cried eating!!!!!! So damn delicious. From the potatoes to the broccoli to the sweet corn to the salmon and shrimp. Every bite was a delight and I was pissed when I realized I was too full to finish. read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Loaded Spicy Salmon with Shrimp tray topped with og garlic herb buttah and Parmesan - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wow! Super service and great value for your money. I went for lunch on crawfish Thursdays and was not disappointed. The food was hot, fast and fresh from the bayou. The garlic buttah sauce really set it all off! You have to order through a small, walkup, takeout window and there isn't much space to eat there so plan on carrying out or standing for lunch. I'll definitely be back! read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - Crawfish plate plus extra crawfish! - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Amazing! Best. Seafood in Indy Also tried clam chowder I don't even like that but loved theirs !! read more

Chef Oya's The Trap - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Chef Oya's The TRAP serves up deliciously dope seafood in their stomping grounds of 46218 that keeps loyal patrons returning rain or shine, lunch break or day off. Staying true to the tribe, Chef uses her culinary trained gifts to lessen the food desert that has restricted fresh food access to the people in the surrounding area. Been trapped for over 2 years now, and I can't seem to find my way out...not that I want to anyways. From lobster, to crab, shrimp and salmon, crawfish & chowder the trays are ALWAYS served in generous portions that almost never seem to make it out of the car uneaten. You WILL need a few napkins, and you WON'T want to share. ProTip: order any fully loaded tray (newly added Lil' Trappers Tray pictured) and get the OG Garlic Herb Buttah, with a drizzle of Sweet Thai Chili Buttah for a lil kick. You're welcome. ⁣⁣ read more

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Totally worth the wait in line. Her Trap Butters are so flavorful. She has veggies with her meal! I got shrimp and salmon. And if you are lucky enough to be there before the seafood/clam chowder sells out, get some Her hours are tricky for my schedule but when I went, it was cold outside, but there were nice folks to converse with while waiting. I'm so happy this business has survived as long as it has! A testament to her hard work, good food and community read more

I ordered a Salmon patty and it was not what I expected. Maybe they should add mackerel patties to their menu.