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    Crab Joyous

    3.5 (62 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Alyssa C.

    Food is fair. Mild sauce is exactly that - mild. The seafood, potatoes, and corn are seasoned well. I would have liked a little more sauce in the basket we ordered though (as in, for the food to have been immersed in the sauce lol). They also serve non-seafood; friend whose stomach is not great with seafood had the fried basket combo, which has chicken tenders and fried catfish (no issues with this!), and he was satisfied with it. The nautical decor is cute and service is decent.

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    Shanel S.

    Nope. This place sits where the old ihop was on city line many moons ago. The portions are small. Catfish (2) is literally 2x2" piece and squishy. I had pick up so maybe crispier when fresh but size was small. The shrimp, eh en. More salt seasoned than anything else. Not flavorful at all. Hush puppies were just OK. The crab cake was solid but nothing I'm running back for at that price... you can get better somewhere else... even Whole Foods is cheaper with better filling. Eh en. Nope.

    Ib of Snow Crab Legs(1lb 2cluster) steam bag and 1lb Head Off Shrimp steam bag w/added eggs
    Tiara B.

    Really good! Came all the way here from Northeast Philly and it was absolutely worth it! I recommend The Boom sauce which is a blend of all sauce flavors for your steam bags. The prices aren't terrible, after all it's seafood. Will be returning again soon.

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    Jan K.

    I don't often eat a $30 lunch unless there is more than one shot of Irish whiskey involved, but crab is not cheap. If you ever find cheap crab, it won't be GOOD crab, so be prepared to shell out some dough. I went with the King because .. well .. if you're going to eat crab ... It was sweet and mild, and had no hint of freezer burn or anything that can make expensive crab unpleasant. So you get what you pay for. This place is about a week old, so I guess this is still a "soft" opening. It is apparently Asian-run which is good, because Asians know from food. The seasonings (I went with the suggested combination of all) were spot on. Spicy (from the Cajun) but also buttery and garlicky. JUST hot enough not to overpower. If you're looking for a green vegetable, I think the closest you'll get is cole slaw. The corn on the cob was, as expected, water logged, but the two red bliss potatoes were perfectly creamy. I'd never seen seafood served like this - tied up in a plastic bag.. It DOES keep the food hot and moist. Probbly designed for takeout, but I guess it makes cleanup at the table much easier. You're given an apron and surgical gloves. Personally, I like to be a little more tactile, and I think slippery gloves would have caused several crab accidents. I'd really rather see wet naps at the end... or a finger bowl or something. Food came VERY quickly. Come to think of it, it hunk of crusty bread would have been great to sop up the savory broth (of which a ton was left over.) I guess they'll learn as they go. Anyway, beats crap out of bad pancake houses. Right smack next door to the liquor store, so BYOB will be very easy.

    Fia M.

    Average... seafood bags are skimpy,had to order a second bag because I only received 1 & 1/2 crab legs, the "boom" seasoning was not spicy and not very "boomy". I guess it is convenient for the area and that's about it. Pros: restaurant is clean, server was attentive and friendly.

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    Gayle P.

    Not going to lie, I left here with my stomach not feeling that great and like I'm going to pay for eating here later. Overall everything was just "meh". Nothing to make me want to return. The portions were ok. But the food was not flavorful. I got snow crabs and mussels in the boom sauce and it just taste like butter with minimal seasoning. The seasoning didn't coat the mussels or crabs so there was basically no flavor. I will say the decor was nice and clean. Also, the size of the broccoli and potato that you get for just $1.00 was nice. If you want a good seafood boil...I'd recommend going elsewhere but if you're ok with mediocracy , this is the place for you.

    This was about $35 and it's enough to fill one person. They have largest packages for families.
    Michelle C.

    Soooo, I had no idea this was right up the street. Craving sea food boil so I looked on my maps to see all the ones close by that delivered. There's one walking distance from my house but I don't really like it. This was a pleasant surprise. The seafood was fresh and they did not over cook the shrimp and the broccoli. It's little things like this that determines where I get my seafood. I mean fresh, and the food was still hot, didn't feel like I would suffer from food poisoning the next day. Delivery through grub hub was also pretty fast. Can't wait to try them again.

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    7 months ago

    Warm, small crab cake, fast delivery, spices is correct, quality is good, real crab meat

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    We got the crab cakes, Cajun shrimp rice and a half pound of shrimp. Omg it was so good! I really enjoyed at the food!

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    Elements other than food factor in to one's assessment of a restaurant…read more This restaurant is LOUD, particularly the main dining room. We were seated in the secondary room which quickly filled, and was just as loud. Conversation was difficult. Terrible acoustics. Pescatore is popular. I get it. Management wants to accommodate as many people as possible. As such, seating is tight and tables-for-two are postage sized. I can't deny that our meals were good. You can get vegetables as a side rather than mashed potatoes, but there's an upcharge. (I'm guessing they go with potatoes because they can make a batch and quickly ladle it out. Spaghetti -- my preference -- would likely have to be made-to-order. And as I said, the place is busy.) My husband and I shared a house salad which we topped with "fritto misto" - calamari, shrimp and peppers. Very good! He ordered Veal Saltimbocca and I, Chicken Romano. Both recommended, both with portions big enough for another meal. The staff is solicitous and friendly. Everything came out on a timely basis. We like what we ate. We appreciate BYOB. But that noise! I'll give 'em another try on a weeknight. But if it's no better -- arrivederci, Pescatore!

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    Every once in a while, you order takeout that tastes like it came from one of Philadelphia's best…read morerestaurants. Dara's is that place. Everything we ordered was outstanding. The seasonal watermelon gazpacho was bright, refreshing, and perfect for summer. The kale tabbouleh was fresh and flavorful. The mushroom hand pie disappeared in minutes, while the butternut squash, feta, smoked cherry tomato, and fennel hand pie was flaky, savory, and unforgettable. The crispy chicken schnitzel in pita with spicy pickle relish was an absolute winner. The muhammara was so good I could have eaten it with a spoon, and the famous crispy potatoes with their slightly spicy ketchup were impossible to stop eating. Chef Mark's fine-dining background is evident in every bite, yet the food feels approachable and comforting. I also love that, aside from fried items, he cooks with olive oil and coconut oil instead of seed oils, making Dara's a great choice for those looking for healthier options. There are also plenty of delicious vegetarian dishes. I can't wait for the new sit-down location to open. Until then, Dara's has earned a permanent spot in our takeout rotation!

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    Mr Crabs

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    You can find out what's on Mr. Crab's menu by checking his IG posts. I'm always craving blue crabs…read moreand he posts daily so i have ordered from here a few times. The good: Usually a good variety of sizes so you can choose what fits your budget. This is important because 1) I don't always have JUMBO crab money lol and 2) there are some places in town that only offer a pan of crabs in one size at one price. He also lets you order by the half dozen. Again, important because it's your choice. Seasoning is good and cooked well. I don't think I've ever gotten a mushy crab from him. I can't say the same of some others. Constructive criticism: After dealing with BSC for many years until they closed down, I was accustomed to a certain quality and presentation for sautéed crabs. If I'm paying extra to have them cleaned I don't expect the apron attached and damn near all the gills still in tact. Please take all of that off otherwise all you've done is pop the shell. The crabs were thrown in the container willy nilly and I found that the sheet of paper on the bottom absorbed some of the butter and tore up as I was eating but again, they were a good size, cooked well, and tasted good. Still a fan.

    Went here yesterday for some crabs to satisfy my cravings. I wanted the crabs to be spicy and…read morethat's what I got! Them crabs were so darn spicy. I also ordered a veggie platter, it was very good as well.

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    Sautéed Large Blue Crabs
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    3.6
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    2.8 mi
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    OMG! I just seriously pillaged and destroyed a $4.00 sauteed crab from this place. Ok, I've been…read moreon my daughter and son in law to go get me some crabs since Friday and they blew me off. I went online to find someplace to deliver me some Bob's crabs and finally found Postmates. My Postmates driver was on it! I just got my crabs and I totally destroyed one of the sauteed ones. Only because it's so late, I don't have time to devour the other one. I also got four of the $3.00 cooked crabs and ate one of the claws...AWESOME! I can't wait till tomorrow when I have time to eat the rest. Ok, the delivery charges and service charges are outrageous, but I REALLY craved some good crabs so I paid for it but I am savoring every inch of these delicious crabs. I can't go on enough about them. There are places that are closer to me in the neighborhood but they cook dead crabs sometimes and then you get mushy disgusting mess. NEVER that with Bob's. I hope they continue to do business and sate my crabs cravings! YOU GO Bob!

    So people were on social media raving about this place. I had a taste and decided to give them a…read moretry. I ordered online. You have to give them at least 30 minutes. I arrived a little early. Parking: tight. They have a little parking lot but that was filled. You can park on the street. They have a walk up window. I gave my number and was told my order would be up. It took more than 30 minutes. I ordered $5 crabs and had them sautéed. There's an extra charge. They came with a sauce. I ordered Buffalo butter. You can order whole crabs. The crabs were ok. They were meaty but I was looking for this great flavor and it wasn't there. I ordered a side of cajun seafood. Omg!! Omg!!!! There was too much cajun seasoning. I could not eat it. Overall I wasn't totally happy with the crabs. I'm not sure what all of the hype was about. I may go back to get whole crabs and make a sauce of my own.

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    Asked for $4 1/2 dozen sautéed crabs as you can see they barely cleaned them n they are not $4 crabs smh
    Asked for $4 1/2 dozen sautéed crabs as you can see they barely cleaned them n they are not $4 crabs smh
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