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    Crafty Crab

    3.5 (271 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Art D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, not bad good music (hip/hop)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] service was slow visited on a Saturday night around 8 and we did have a large party; Once the food started it was not bad, but it did take a while to get things even a drink when we were right next to the bar and there were not many people in the restaurant. With all that it was not bad and would visit again.

    B A. Snow Crab & Headless Shrimp

    Good food and service. Greeted and seated promptly. Several options to choose from. Lots of parking available. I'll be back.

    Fries - we started eating but trust there were plenty more lol
    JaQuille C.

    Fresh seafood for a good price! Stopped by for my moms birthday during the weekday (early dinner). Parking was easy as it's in a larger strip center. The restaurant wasn't too busy. We were seated immediately. Our waiter was kind and helpful with making recommendations. They have a ton on TVs do if you want to watch shows or sports you have plenty of options. The appetizers were delicious and probably my favorite, more details below. Now what you really want to know! Calamari - 5/5 some of best fried calamari I've ever had. Served with marinara and ranch. Seasoned fries - 5/5 served with ranch and ketchup King Crab - 5/5 with potatoes (2) and corn (1) Whole shrimp - 3/5 with potatoes (2) and corn (1) - I should have went up in a spice level, it was seasoned but it still was lacking some flavor. Catfish basket with sweet potato fries - 5/5

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    Kristen R.

    It was my first time herebut they did not disappoint . Hot and seasoned soooooo good. The music set the vibe for me. Food came out quick and server was very attentive. I also had a strawberry lemon drop from the bar to top it all off. I'll be back again.

    Zahkyia H.

    I was craving a crab boil while visiting Houston and I really enjoyed the Craft Crab. We went the day after thanksgiving it was pretty rainy, so the place was very chill- but I heard that was unusual and there's usually a line out of the door. I shared the Dungeness Special, with mild boom sauce and it was a perfect portion for . The eggs were slightly over cooked, but the potatoes and corn were soft/tender and they held the boil juices well. The crab was fresh, and huge and the boom sauce was the best I've ever had. Definitely go during happy hour and add a sweet cocktail to all the spice you'll have. Can't wait to visit again

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    Misha M.

    We prefer to do our own boils because you can control the spice and seasoning level but if you are going to get a bag, this is the place. I came here on a whim being indecisive for my birthday which was on a Thursday around 7 and it was a great choice. E was our waiter and did a great job. We had a party of 7 and all got boils. My 1lb of snow crab and whole shrimp were Medium in heat with boom spice and were perfect. So perfect we ordered another 1/2 pound. The long island was good and one was enough. Ya girl wasn't trying to be wasted. The music set the entire scene and we jammed all night. There was a small discrepancy with our order that wasn't cleared up. There was no manager available so we couldn't handle it. All in all the food was good and despite the small thing we would come back. UPDATE: we called and spoke to Courtney, a manager, and she told us we could come back and she would settle our balance. It was a difference of $2 and we were not going to come back the next day for $2. Had it been handled that day, this would've been a 5-star review.

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    Staff and food were great! They give you a lot of food for the price. Seasoning was great

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    1 year ago

    Today I ate at Crafty crab and the food was delicious, the crawfish were fresh and so juicy, I had an overall great experience!!!

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    Service was great! The food was delicious and you definitely get a generous amount of food.

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    Food was great, drinks were on point and our waiter Nelson was extremely attentive. I would definitely return.

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    Food, drinks, and service is amazing! cant beat this place. i got the snow crab and a miami vice

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    my server was Lex she was very pleasant and gave great service I will definitely be coming back soon!!!

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    Ask the Community - Crafty Crab

    My 12 yr old son is new to crawfish can he order non spicy?

    Yes, there's a mild flavor that would be suitable for kids.

    Do you all put eggs in the boil?

    No,but all come with potatoes and corns you can add the boil egg to your order

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    Eunice

    Eunice

    4.3
    (695 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$$

    I've been here a few times before, and being a sucker for second chances, I wanted to see if things…read morehad improved from my last visit, thankfully, they have. Feels good when an establishment takes pride in their customer's feedback and puts a plan into action. Honestly, part of me was hoping that last time was just a fluke or an off day. This time around, everything from the service to the food was great. We had a 12:30 Sunday reservation for two and opted to sit inside this time. We ordered the cast-iron cornbread, chargrilled oysters, and a cup of gumbo each to start. For entrées, I had the Gulf Fish, while my husband went with the crawfish Florentine. Everything came out beautifully timed, almost like a perfectly paced three-course meal, which obviously made the whole experience feel elevated and relaxed. Our waiter was knowledgeable, attentive, and on top of everything without being overbearing. I also tried the prickly pear aid (non-alcoholic), and it was super refreshing, definitely worth ordering if you like a little tartness to cleanse your palate. Overall, this visit felt like a completely different experience than last time. It delivered the elevated experience a place like Eunice promises and what I was used to originally. Looking forward to celebrating my birthday here in June!

    I visited yesterday with a few friends for the first time. The restaurant itself was very…read moreimpressive and clean, well decorated, and welcoming. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience was disappointing due to both the service and the food quality. Our server was very slow throughout the evening. After ordering cocktails, it took approximately 20 minutes for them to arrive. We then ordered our meals... I had the burger and fries, while my girlfriend ordered the shrimp and grits. Both dishes were noticeably over salted. After finishing our meals, we waited an additional 15-20 minutes just to receive a dessert menu. Eventually, we decided not to wait any longer and went to Dessert Gallery down the street instead. While the atmosphere and appearance of the restaurant were excellent, the slow service and food issues negatively impacted the experience. Based on this visit, I would likely not return.

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    Private Event
    Private Event
    Cajun Duck Poppers
    Cajun Duck Poppers
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    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition

    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition

    4.3
    (309 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    I love this restaurant! And it's favorite spot to visit when I'm in Houston…read more The food is always fabulous, and I enjoy the libation. My last dish was étouffée with gold tile filet - delicious! TV screens in the background don't interfere with the table conversations. There's street parking.

    Josephine's is listed as a Michelin recommended restaurant, and so we visited with some friends -…read moreit was a party of four on a Tuesday evening. I had pretty high expectations. We started by sharing a couple of appetizers - the smoked redfish dip and the biscuits. I'm weird about smells and aftertastes - and was hesitant to try the smoked redfish dip. The dip was flavorful and very smoky - the crackers it is served with were amazing. The aftertaste was tolerable, but a little fishy for me. The biscuits - I could write poems about them. I'd go back to eat baskets of just those biscuits. Highly recommend. My husband ordered the fried catfish platter - it was amazing. The catfish nuggets were crunchy and HOT (temperature), the fries were perfectly seasoned and the hush puppy was a crunch heard around the globe. Sadly, the shrimp and grits arrived to the table at room temp. The flavor was really good, but I was worried to mention the temp issue and have the kitchen nuke them in the microwave. The red beans and rice were similarly room temp and congealed. The restaurant atmosphere was lovely, the service was solid, and on a Tuesday evening we could have walked in and been seated quickly. Overall, it was a nice evening with our friends. Sometimes the company makes up for small disappointments.

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    Inside - back area seating
    Inside - back area seating
    Banana Pudding-$10. Would've loved more cookies! Rich and filling!
    Banana Pudding-$10. Would've loved more cookies! Rich and filling!
    Blue Crab Rice Bowl-$26. RICH!

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    Blue Crab Rice Bowl-$26. RICH!
    Crawfish Cafe

    Crawfish Cafe

    4.2
    (758 reviews)
    10.8 mi
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    3rd time to this location,(best) Bellaire is 2nd and the Pearland location comes in last place(food…read morewasn't hot and a little salty) and now we've tried them all! I got my usual Kickin Cajun Crawfish - spicy -so much flavor and it really isn't too spicy! Hubs got the 1lb headless shrimp with Texas Cajun- spicy with garlic butter and they were perfectly cooked. Okra-5/5 very lightly breaded Crawfish eggrolls- meh Wings- Cajun buffalo 5/5 taste like Franks with added Cajun flavors We didn't get it this time but get the red beans and rice- yummmm(better here because it isn't dry like the Bellaire location) service is quick and friendly and the time to come is at lunch or early because they get really busy!

    First time here. And I picked this location based on the reviews and for the claim of best seafood…read moreboil in Houston. Arrived Sunday at noon and we were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. Our server was super friendly and helpful since this was our first time eating here. She recommended the lychee lemonade and it did not disappoint. Although my man thought it was too sweet.. I thought it was just right. For starters we ordered hush puppies and seafood gumbo. The hush puppies are really good and I also liked the tartar sauce. When the seafood gumbo came out and it was sat on the table, I smelled a foul odor. It smelled spoiled. I told my man and he said he thought it was the crab, The crab smelt funky. He did tell the server and she told the manager and they removed it from our check. We think maybe the crab was frozen and or spoiled. I ordered The fish and chips. A really good portion and the flavor was good. I did like the fish and french fries. The coleslaw was just okay not my favorite. My man ordered a pound of very spicy black mussels and 2 lb of very spicy live crawfish. The flavor was good. The muscles were a bit too salty for me but the flavor was still good. The restaurant does get pretty lively but they do have plenty of staff. Overall I'll say the service was top-notch but I don't know that I would dine again. If so, I'll definitely get that lychee lemonade and hush puppies again :)

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    They recommended  the Chargrilled Oysters and the Crawfish. In this photo there are lots of happy people eating .
    They recommended the Chargrilled Oysters and the Crawfish. In this photo there are lots of happy people eating .
    Golden fried oysters served over crispy wonton chips, finished with chipotle tartar sauce and fresh pico de gallo. Includes four pieces.
    Golden fried oysters served over crispy wonton chips, finished with chipotle tartar sauce and fresh pico de gallo. Includes four pieces.
    Tender shrimp smothered in a zesty, buttery sauce! Packed with flavor and ready to dig in.

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    Tender shrimp smothered in a zesty, buttery sauce! Packed with flavor and ready to dig in.
    The Rouxpour

    The Rouxpour

    3.9
    (711 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    my husband and I had a delicious meal and amazing customer service with Michelle. The Sea Bass…read morespecial was incredible.

    I don't know why it took me so long to come here. This Rouxpour (there are more than one) is…read morelocated adjacent to Memorial City Mall on the Gessner side of the mall near the old ice rink. Inside it's a nice restaurant with an upscale feel to it. I ordered a house salad for $9 to start and the Pasta Rosa entree for another $28. The salad arrived first with a generous amount of romaine lettuce with diced tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots and chopped eggs on top. With my chosen ranch dressing it was a good tasting salad. The Pasta Rosa dish had sliced Parmesan strips on top of penne with shrimp, crawfish and sausage for the protein with mushrooms and a tomato cream sauce. This meal initially tricked me. My first impression was that while there was plenty of protein the taste of the tomato cream sauce was lacking some flavor. I expected more. However as I kept eating and getting beyond the top layer of the food the flavor increased significantly. I think that the proteins caused the sauce in the lower half of the dish to create more punch. This dish got better and better and I changed my mind. It turned out to be a very good tasting and filling meal. Finally the table service was very good too. P.S. I also tried part of another appetizer which was the bar b q shrimp for $16. They were tasty. I like Rouxpour and would return. My only negative is that their prices are a little on the high side in my opinion.

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    Bar area
    Craving seafood? This pasta's got you covered
    Craving seafood? This pasta's got you covered
    Savor the moment with boudin-stuffed chicken perfection, an old-fashioned sip, and a loaded potato cake. Pure comfort on this beautiful day!

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    Savor the moment with boudin-stuffed chicken perfection, an old-fashioned sip, and a loaded potato cake. Pure comfort on this beautiful day!

    Crafty Crab - seafood - Updated July 2026

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