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    Crafty Crab - Houston

    3.5 (271 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Art D.

    Overall, not bad good music (hip/hop) 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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    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 - Houston

    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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    7 Seas Oyster Bar

    7 Seas Oyster Bar

    4.8
    (62 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Awesome spot for fresh, tasty seafood! I almost panicked when I walked in because it was completely…read moreempty, which is usually not a great sign, but it must've just been a slow day because the food was awesome. Michael, the owner, greeted us and took care of us! We started with the Jumbo Crab Fingers which were really good - I'm honestly not huge on seafood, so I enjoyed these a lot more than I thought I would. Ironically, I'm not big on oysters either, so I ordered the Jumbo Golden Fried Shrimp which hit the spot real good. Large shrimp, well fried, flavored, and the tartar sauce was addicting. The fries that came with it were perfectly seasoned, carrying a bit more of a cajun flavor rather than just regularly salted. My parents definitely enjoy oysters, so they ordered the Charbroiled Oysters and really enjoyed it, as well as the Uni Oyster with Quail Egg. They also got the Cowboy Lobster Shrimp Roll that was gone before I even took a second look their way. We finished the meal with a yummy, dense basque cheesecake! Every customer that came in during our time there was personally greeted by Michael, and it seemed like they were all repeat customers. It was really cool to see that kind of connection, and it really showed how much Michael cares about his customers, and how much we like his food! Indoor seating is a bit limited - all bar stool seating. I rarely comment on the music that a restaurant plays, but I quite liked it! Made me feel like I was on the bay enjoying some fresh seafood at sunset. Heard they'll be opening up their newest location at POST soon!

    Dined in on a Friday at lunch time for a party of 3 and was seated immediately…read more The sewage smell in the restaurant punched our nostrils immaturely, but food was good. We ordered: Jumbo crab fingers: huge and good Truffle Parmesan fries: didn't taste any truffle Lobster bisque: good but needed more umami PEI oysters: my favorite oysters, shocked they had them Charbroiled oysters (all three flavors): least liked flavor was the Woodford Chipotle butter Santa Barbara Uni pasta: THICCCC pieces of Uni, pasta had good flavor but it was a tad clumpy

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    Drunken Lobster

    Drunken Lobster

    4.0
    (239 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    I visited this restaurant since someone in my group wanted crab noodle soup. The funny thing is he…read moredidn't even end up ordering that dish though as he got temped by another entree. Their menu consists of apps (mostly fried), soups and salads, lobster dishes, steaks, vietnamese seafood dishes, shellfish entrees (clams, scallops, etc), an oyster section, stir fry dishes, rice creations, and fried seafood dishes. They serve beer and wine but have some Asian wine-based cocktails. This is truly a fusion restaurant since they have Vietnamese, American, Chinese, Thai, and Peruvian influences on their menu. They have boiled seafood, of course, including crawfish during the season. On every table is also a $12.95 lunch menu with soups, sandwiches and seafood dishes. This may be one of the better deals out there. We tried a few dishes: drunken lobster, surf and turf, crab fried rice, drunken tofu, and shrimp with salted egg. Two additional people in our group came a little later and actually ordered the lunch special (pork chop plate) and chicken wings. Their napkins are a little strange as they're tri-fold style like you would normally see in a restroom. The dishes were pretty good, but I ended up eating mostly noodles since their garlic noodles are pretty addicting. The sirloin that came on the steak dish was supposedly a little tough but that is typical of a basic sirloin steak. I didn't actually get to sample it since other people grabbed it before I could. They only had L and XL size lobster the day we came...so they said their prices were around $90 and $108...I think we selected the $90 size. The drunken lobster dish can be shared between 2 people as it's a big platter but just 1 cut up lobster. The garlic noodles beneath the lobster pieces on the drunken lobster are way better than the noodles beneath the shrimp and steak on the surf and turf since they are stir-fried with lots of onions, jalapeños and what seemed to be small ground pork/beef chunks.

    I went here because I saw the garlic noodles online they looked really good, so I was tempted to…read morecheck it out I ordered the garlic noodles with the surf and turf. The steak was a little tough.....sliced really thin with 3 shrimp on top. I put a picture on here for reference. It didn't look super tasty but it wasn't too bad. I asked for them to make it spicy, it was spicy and I feel like I'm still on the search for a better garlic noodles. The drunken wings were really good. The truffle fries were good. They also had happy hour when I went happy hour is every day from 5 to 7...even on the weekend. I went on a Saturday Also during happy hour oysters are a dollar I did not get any. The duck look really good. The duck is prepared to order. It takes about 45 minutes. A few orders of that went out. Will probably go back. Customer service was cool. Dennis is the best. Thanks for taking care of me.

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    Hong Kong Seafood City

    Hong Kong Seafood City

    4.0
    (4 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    I couldn't brag enough about Hong Kong Seafood City香港海味城because they have everything from daily…read morenecessities to gifting ideas. I frequent here for bargains like seasonal items like moon cakes月餅, New Year cakes年糕and other casual pastries displayed at the entrance. Most of my trinkets for my annual Lunar New Year UYE's are found here: White Rabbit Milk Candies大白兔奶糖, Morinaga Milk Caramel 森永牛奶糖, Chinese New Year's shortcake candies 徐福記酥心糖 and Point 100 Gummi Candies. This is my go-to place for my medicinal soups and ready-made traditional Chinese medicines (TCM 中藥) - all made by reputable companies. They have high end stuff I couldn't touch: birds' nest 燕窩, ginseng 人蔘, ganoderma 靈芝and exotic herbal medicines. Whenever I need anything for my house, I come to Hong Kong Seafood City because all merchandise is imported directly from the sources. I am never disappointed with the friendly staff's recommendation. They helped me decide for each occasion. The prices are always competitive and products are always fresh. Don't be misled by the category, this "seafood market" sells dried, frozen or canned seafood. Don't expect fish tank here.

    So I'm giving it 3 stars bc there's so much herbal stuff it's insane---However there are no seafood…read more(as stated in the name). The owner is friendly. I was just there to browse. I couldn't understand half the stuff bc they're not all labeled in English. It's a cool place to check out but nothing really I could buy except the tiger balm, moon cake sets, powder coffee/ matcha.....dried herbal stuff.

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    Aisles of dried goodies from China.
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    Cutting Board

    Cutting Board

    3.9
    (52 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    I stopped by for lunch on a weekday and it was fairly empty/ not busy! As it was just me, I only…read moreordered one meal so I can't speak for anything else besides the sliced beef udon. The menu was quite expansive but cohesive with Italian/ Asian fusion. I got seated and immediately was given a menu and cold water in a stainless steel cup. I ordered the sliced beef udon soup version (there's also an option for stirfy) but granted, today was cloudy and slightly windy so it called for soup. After placing my order, I was given the proper utensils and shortly after, a large piping bowl was placed in front of me! Flavor was good and the sliced beef was addicting.. the portion was a bit much for lunch to me so I had to ask for togo and the waitress came out and put it away for me in a custom togo bag that sealed so that was fun to leave with. The waitress was certainly very tentative and made sure other guests had their waters filled at all times so I'd love to come back to try out their other menu items like their omurice or their lobster creamy rice. Location: in the Dun Huang Plaza across from HMart. The parking is shared with many of its neighbors but if you plan it right, you'll be able to snag a spot close by and walk less than a minute. Price: $14 before tax and tip (ended up around $18 afterwards)

    (+) Interior decor and vibe was new and modern (+)…read moreKid-friendly plates and utensils were brought out without asking (+) Creamy rice was good (-) Lobster roll was disappointing with its small size, its taste, especially for that price While I was intrigued at the idea of this fusion-like cafe, which reminded me of Cafe la Tea back in the day, everything was OK. The food wasn't bad, but also nothing amazing either. While prices throughout their menu varied, it just doesn't feel like there was anything that stood out or provide value. It is definitely an alternative to the wide array of more traditional Asian cuisine in the area.

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    Quan Ba Ky

    Quan Ba Ky

    4.4
    (135 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    This spot is low key with a nice, clean interior and friendly service. I visited here to check out…read moresome noodles and crawfish. When I arrived there was nobody dining in the restaurant, that was a bit worrying, but I figured it was a bit early for the dinner crowd and late for the lunch crowd. Food & Drink - 4.5* First up was the noodles, I enjoyed them, but I wouldn't say the hype I'd heard about from some others was there. They had nice flavor, but there just wasn't anything "special." 3.5* Then it was on to the crawfish, and my oh my. Superb, the flavor is delicious and unique. This more than made up for the noodles dish. The potato and corn was good too. Service - 5* Solid. When I first arrived the owner was quietly reading a newspaper and eating his own lunch. He paused to greet me and advised that I could sit anywhere. He provided water and adequate time to determine what I wanted to order. The food came out quickly and he checked in a few times to make sure everything was ok. As time went by, the crowd of folks showing up increased quite a bit and he still managed to check in on tables consistently. Pricing - 4* This is where it was odd. Always subjective but I found the noodles to be overpriced for not only the size but what I felt was a pretty simple dish. The crawfish on the other hand was priced very competitively and made up for the overpriced noodles. I provided pics of the menu for someone to make their own assessment but in general I thought many of the dishes were pricier than they probably should be. I know inflation is certainly killing many businesses and consumers but even these felt a bit off. Overall - 4.5* This is definitely going to be one of my go tos for crawfish when in the area. The flavor is fantastic, the pricing is good, the size of them were solid. There are a couple of other dishes I may try on the next visit. The restaurant is clean, the owner is very nice, and it's a nice low key space to just enjoy a good meal with friends or family.

    One of the best Vietnamese places I've ever been hands down. I still think about it a year later…read more They had a very big variety of food on the menu, so you could have your fill of Vietnamese dishes. I believe the crawfish is seasonal, so go during crawfish season because this pho was delicious. The crawfish were so tender and the pho was so flavorful. The beef dish was also so good to eat and balanced. The fried beef balanced so well with the fresh salad and rice. I will say that when we went the parking lot was a little deserted at night. I would definitely lock your doors and take all your valuables. But that's all or Houston, so just stay safe!

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