Crafty Crab is one of those spots where you immediately know it's going to be a fun meal. The place is lively, music's going, people are cracking shells everywhere, and the whole setup just feels very local and laid-back. It's casual, a little messy in the best way, and perfect if you're going in ready to eat. I ordered the large seafood platter with an extra 1/2 lb of sausage, and went with the Boom medium seasoning. First off -- the portions are no joke. The tray came out stacked with seafood, corn, potatoes, and sausage, all coated evenly in sauce. Definitely the kind of meal where you roll up your sleeves and commit. The Boom medium seasoning was the right call. It had a good kick without overpowering the food, which I really appreciated. The spice was there, but you could still taste the seafood and everything stayed flavorful instead of just being hot for no reason. The sausage and potatoes especially soaked up the seasoning perfectly. Service was great the whole time. Chris, our server, was super friendly and checked in just enough without hovering. Jeff, the host, was welcoming from the start and kept things moving smoothly even though the place was busy. Overall, Crafty Crab hit all the marks for me -- big portions, bold flavors, great service, and a fun atmosphere. If you're in the mood for a seafood boil that doesn't hold back and still feels relaxed, this is an easy spot to recommend. read more

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I recently dined at Crafty Crab in Orlando and had the 1/2 lb shrimp and crab leg boil--so good! The seafood tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. The shrimp were juicy, and the crab legs were full of flavor and easy to crack. This is a chain restaurant usually found in the south, but I believe they have a few up North. The seasoning on the boil was the highlight--rich, buttery, and packed with just the right amount of Cajun spice. Everything was well-coated and super satisfying. You can customize your seasoning with mild, medium or super spicy. I don't like spicy food so I ordered the mild combo which is a mixture of the cajun and buttery garlic seasoning! So delicious! The atmosphere was casual and fun, and the service was friendly and attentive. Star our server was amazing! If you're craving a seafood boil with bold flavor, this is definitely a great spot to check out! Huge parking lot but there are other restaurants nearby and the lot gets packed quickly especially for dinner time. I was disappointed that the bathroom was filthy! read more

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Man! Do I love me a seafood boil! Stopped by during a Disney world vacation trip. The Service is amazing. Quick and polite! Everyone is smiling. Doesn't feel like California! Anyways! We came on a Monday night and got a seafood boil, fried shrimp, and buffalo wings. All the food was good! Not the best I've had but satisfied the craving. The prices are also pretty good! read more

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Had a wonderful experience at the Crafty Crab! Was looking for a last minute seafood place on our last night on vacation and it was perfect! Our server was top notch and explained how the seafood boil worked and all of the options. It is a large establishment with tons of seating and great for large parties. We ordered a mixture of seafood in our boil and shared the small portion which was plenty for two and had a side of hush puppies also. Our boil came with crab legs, mussels, clams, crawfish, shrimp, potatoes and corn. It was perfect! The hush puppies were a little undercooked though, the centers were a tad mushy. I would agree on some other reviews where they said the bathrooms were dirty, they could use more attention throughout the day. All in all, it was a hit! read more

Crafty Crab - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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One of my favorite places to go. Always a good time. Great staff. Good prices. The food is always hot. They always have specials on the boils. The drinks never disappoint. Did I say how nice and professional the staff are. No matter how busy they are which scores a lot of points with me. I have gone back several times and will continue to go read more

Crafty Crab - Valentines Day Dinner with Love Boil - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Got to watch Sunday football here the Ravens and the Chiefs. They have a huge full wall screen. The only set back is it goes to the floor and there is a table like right in front of it, so if the play went too far to the bottom of the screen, you would end up watching the people at that table. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great as well. read more

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The ambiance was a little different here, but maybe because I was there on a Tuesday night. I bet it's a happening place on a Friday through the weekend. Definitely heavy on the "sports bar" vibe. But honestly, it didn't matter. The seafood was amazing! I got the mixed boil, 1/2 pound of snowcrab legs and a 1/2 pound of whole shrimp. It was a lot of food-- but in a perfect way. I got the crafty cajun seasoning. I lived in Louisiana for 10 years. And I would classify the crafty cajun seasoning as "mild" -- it really wasn't that spicy. But nonetheless, delicous! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone visit, but not for a romantic date... just for good seafood! Service was good-- fast, polite, and attentive. read more

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My mom told me she had been craving crab legs, and we happened to drive by this Crafty Crab so it became our dinner. Parking was easy as the restaurant is in a plaza with several other restaurants and stores. We were quickly seated as we walked in and I noticed on their chalkboard that they had a Lobster special for $46! This seafood boil included a lobster tail, half a pound of crab legs, shrimp, corn, and two potatoes. We ordered it with the garlic butter sauce along with an order of hush puppies. Everything came out hot and delicious. Our server Brooklynn had a great personality and was very attentive to our table. I would definitely consider coming back to this restaurant when I'm in the area. read more

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Ambiance is missing totally. Place is amateurish! Price for the quality of the products. There are better alternatives in the area!

We came here after a work conference and the seafood was delicious! The wait staff was super friendly and accommodated a big group of us with ease. There was plenty of places to sit and a large bar area. I highly recommend the boil- it was seasoned to perfection! The decorations and vibes in the restaurant were fun as well. If you're craving seafood definitely check this place out! read more

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I wanted some Floridian cuisine while I'm down here, and since this place is based in Florida, we went for it. Things started well enough, brought to our table, order went in promptly, bucket sat on our table... the bucket being standard for a seafood restaurant. I get it. Okay, so let's start with the food. Hushpuppies were decent, small but not bad for 50 cents a pop, and they came unannounced with a sauce. Problem #1: lack of announcement. I would have chosen a sauce different from the one I ordered with my meal, to have a bit of a comparison. The Boom Boom sauce is good, but ended up a bit overused. We got done, our order came out shortly after, and the waitress came out twice in short order to check on how we were doing. The second time, she brought us more water. The mussels were fine, all healthy and I enjoyed dipping them. Generous portion of cole slaw. So overall the food gets a solid 4 from me. Wish there was something spicier than just the cayenne powder they brought (read on). Next, the ambiance. It's a bit too large in there. There's a bar in the middle, and from anywhere in the house you can see everywhere in the house. Could have used lower ceilings or something to set the bar aside. It just felt empty there with a lot of space between the bar and the tables. 2.5. Service: I noted the positives above. The first negative was when I breathed a little cayenne in. I was coughing copiously, even as our waitress came to the table, but she didn't ask "are you okay?" or anything similar. Then - this is a special case here - at one point I dropped part of a mussel in the sauce-cayenne mixture and _powder splashed into my eye_. Medical emergency, and I am not joking. I jumped up, ran around with my one good eye open, and saw not a single staff member on the floor. No waitstaff. No bartender. No front greeter. I had to use my friend's ice water to begin rinsing my eye, then brought that to the bathroom to fill with warm water and keep rinsing. People at other tables were looking... but no service at all. I came out of the bathroom, dripping towels and holding a water glass to my eye, pouring water into that bucket they'd brought to the table. At this point a couple of staff were back on the floor - none of them noticed this. When our waitress returned, I told her what happened and said we needed to just take the check and go. "Do you want anything else?" "No we need to go." "Do you want the check now or...?" Canned responses. Service gets a solid 1 star, and that's unfortunate because it started so strong, including from the waitress herself. 4 + 2.5 + 1 averages right on the bubble. Since mine was a unique case I will round up, but I hope the owners notice this and do a better job having someone out on the floor at all times and looking around to check on diners _just. in. case._ You never know whose eye, or whose life, you might save. (P.S.: I think I have avoided any major damage. I typed this review with both eyes open.) read more

Crafty Crab - 8 of the 10 hush puppies with boom boom sauce - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Stopped by Crafty Crab and had a solid experience. The fried calamari was nice and crispy, and the fried shrimp with onion rings hit the spot. Service was good and everything came out quickly. It's basically fast-food style seafood, but done well. Good option when you're looking for something quick and tasty. read more

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OMG! Satisfying, late night dinner? Yumm. Very flavorful, service is great, got our food in less than 15 minutes, and they always check on you. You take your time when eating, nice ambiance read more

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Honestly... i love this place. I will forever keep coming back. Fairly priced for the experience. Service isn't the friendliest but food comes out quick enough to make up for it. It's just so good and a safe bet. read more

Though sea food boil is not my favorite, I can't speak to anything that could've been done better. The food was good, the drinks were delicious, happy hour is generous!! Our waitress, Brooklyn, was the one of the kindest and best waitresses I've ever had! Overall enjoyable experience! read more

Hands down the best food I had in Orlando. The food was so fresh and full of flavor. They have several locators you can choose from and the amount of heat you want. The flavor is amazing. The service was above and beyond the waiter went over the menu with us and was very patient with me asking all these questions. He was just amazing I definitely gave him a generous tip. The place is a whole vibe on its own they have fun decor a huge crab on the wall that was my favorite. This is a very family friendly place don't pass this place up. We walked in and were seated immediately they did get really busy as we were ordering. but it looked like they were seating people quickly. I will definitely be back next time i'm in orlando. read more

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4.5-Stars. Very clean establishment! Wait staff was polite and attentive. For two adults, we shared the "Small Seafood Platter," which was the perfect amount of food. (3) halves of crab, mussels, clams, shrimp, crayfish, corn, and potato. Crabby Cajun seasoning with medium heat. Mussels were huge. Few clams were duds and did not open. Very tasty seasoning, flavorful without being overly salty. We'll be back the next time we're in the area. read more

Crafty Crab - Small Seafood Platter. Cajun Seasoning, medium heat. - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Stopped in for dinner with my family and we had a time! Our amazing waitress Brooklyn, took great care of us and provided outstanding service! The food was full of flavor. Very delicious! It came out hot, fast, and Brooklyn gave it a nice shake before plating it. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend if you're in the area, want great seafood with great service at a decent price. read more

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We went to the crafty crab for our niece's 10th birthday. When you first walk in, you're met with a friendly staff and a view of the menu. Throughout the restaurant there is a lot of sea-related ornaments that help set the tone. The food was fantastic and the flavor was great. The food was served fast with great drinks. Our server was very attentive to our needs and even brought out a cake for the birthday girl! This restaurant is very seafood heavy with not many other options. My wife who's allergic to shellfish had the only option of chicken tenders. However, we enjoyed the evening and recommend this place for anyone craving seafood. read more

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They should bring this concept to TX. Oh wait, they have it already! Lol, I just didn't know about it at all until I stopped in?! How have I never heard of it? I went all the way to Orlando, FL to realize this is a tasty but pricey place to enjoy some seafood in a bag (seafood boil). The place was large, and only a few tables were occupied. We basically had a whole section to ourselves, which I love, thank you, hostess for seating us in the back! Until a large bday party was down the way from us, but it was ok. Drinks - We came just in time for happy hour, so we indulged. I had the Mango rita- tasty. Next, I believe tequila sunrise? Not as tasty. Food - After consulting with our server about what I was interested in, I went with a big bag of seafood boil goodies. I got 1 lb of Dungeness crab, 1 lb of King crab, 1 lb of Snow crab, and 1 lobster tail. I got through it as much as I could, but I had to take some home. Feel free to take your bag home, too. My sauce level was medium. I got the BOOM sauce, and I recommend that choice. Service- Our server was good, a young asian gentleman with a positive attitude and glasses. Will try and find his name. If you decide to indulge in what I got, it's an expensive meal, probably $90+ worth of seafood. Be sure to bring a big wallet for this franchise that's sprawled across the south. Overall, good experience. read more

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We had the fried shrimp and catfish which were delicious! The hush puppies were yummy too! Had a jolly good time! !

The seafood boils are very good. This is the kind of restaurant where you put on gloves and dig into the seafood, potatoes and sausage. Most of the other items on the menu do not seem worth it so, stick with the seafood boils. The atmosphere is very social and can be kind of loud. read more

First time here & it was great. I will definitely be back! Make sure bring your appetite, portions are large. read more

Joey was AMAZING -- truly the cutest and most thoughtful waitress! She was super attentive, checked on us throughout the whole dinner, kept our drinks full , and even went out of her way to bring us extra sauce without us asking. Her positive energy and kindness made our night so much better We'll definitely be back because of her! Also the food was delicious!! read more

Service- 5/5 Cleanliness- 3/5 Quality of food- 3/5 Taste of food- 3.5/5 My friend and I arrived around 8 pm on a Thursday night and the place was practically empty. It was quiet with a game silently playing on the big screen behind us. This allowed for us to talk and catch up which was the intention of this meal. Manny was our waiter. He was very friendly, patient and attentive. I also appreciated the recommendations he made for my friend as she had many questions. The food quality is not the best. Think buffet seafood it was definitely frozen and not fresh. The taste of the Boom seasoning was very flavorful and at times a bit too salty. We both had the 1/2 lb snow crab legs (1cluster) and headless shrimp. We added on mussels. It definitely satisfied our craving but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again based on the quality of the food. After finishing our meal, I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and the smell was nauseating. It was of mildew. I washed them quickly and opted to not use the toilet. read more

Crafty Crab - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The service was good and the food was ok. However, eating a $100 meal styrofoam plates with plastic utensils ruined the experience. At least the beer was in a glass. However, having to request silverware that wouldn't break while trying to eat was ridiculous. The food was fine,but we won't be back. read more

Food was amazing, the bartender was on point with the cold drafts and our order. Will definitely revisit on my return to Orlando

Great seafood boil. Got the lobster, shrimp and crab special. Not a fan of the corn. Little tough but I didn't come for corn. Server was great. Highly recommend read more

Crafty Crab - Lobster, shrimp, crab special - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food is incredible. Top notch flavors - wish I could try them all. Quality crab meat, shrimp was plump & clean. Will be back!

A nice seafood place with a large menu. Very kid and wheelchair friendly. We sat at the bar and got ok service. The food came out hot and fast. Just didn't get that "happy to serve you" feeling. read more

Came here for dinner with my family and was seated right away. Place was pretty busy for dinner as well. I've been to many Cajun boil seafood places and this one is on top of the list. Menu consist of many different options of mix and match seafoods. Also, their sauces as well. My sister got the crawfish, while I got the snow crabs legs and crawfish. The crawfish wasn't in season, but it tasted well. Snow crabs were cooked well too. I believe I got their house seasoning which I did enjoy with all the combination of spices. I will have to try their fried foods next time. Friendly staff members and very nice open space of tables and booths. Will be back to dine again. read more

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My boyfriend was craving seafood and we weren't too sure where to go. We saw this driving back and forth in Orlando and we decided to try it out.. not only for the seafood, but because the name was so unique hahah. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn't busy at all. There were plenty of tables and we got seated right away. We were excited since the food looked good and we were super hungry. This is located inside a plaza (right across from Hooter's) and there's plenty of parking. My boyfriend and I got the following: -1 lb shrimp (headless) + 1 lb clams -1 lb shrimp (whole) + 1 lb mussels - steamed oysters -Blue Jamaican Drink -Island Mai Tai Drink -2 steamed rice Pricing: -Shrimp (headless) $19.99 per pound -Shrimp (whole) $17.99 per pound -Clams: $12.99 per pound -Mussels: 14.99 per pound -Steamed Oysters $11.99 for 1/2 dozen -Blue Jamaican and Island Mai Tai $11.99 each -Rice $2.99 each We both got our seafood w/ "the boom". I opted for medium spice and my bf opted for the highest spice level. Our server Chris mentioned that for every pound of seafood you get, it comes with corn and potatoes. Feedback of the food: I really enjoyed everything!! The sauce with the seafood was so flavorful and not overly salty. The spice level for the medium wasn't too spicy and I really liked the higher spice level. Everything was cooked well and it was suuuper filling. The steamed oysters were great as well since we were able to cook them in a sauce + choose a spice level too. I didn't realize it would come with potato's or corn because in California they would always charge for it. Also the drinks?? The blue Jamaican is something you have to try. Definitely tasted like a blue jolly rancher and the island Mai Tai got me pretty buzzed LOL! Both tastes and made very well. Highly recommend coming here and trying this place out :) whenever I'm back in Orlando, I'll have to come back for this place! read more

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This place has some good seafood boils. We order the large combo and it was more than enough for two people . The beer was cold and service was good. Prices are reasonable. read more

Nothing special about this place. I've definitely had better. Decided to stop after passing it on the freeway here while visiting Orlando. I like to try new seafood places when possible. Came in about 5:30 pm on a Friday evening. Wasn't too busy. A few tables were seated. We were seated promptly and our order was taken promptly. Server was friendly. Ordered the snow crab and half pound of headless shrimp in the boom sauce fire. Food arrived and the sauce was lukewarm. There fire boom sauce was supposed to be their spiciest but it tasted mild. Lacked flavor. The corn tasted over cooked. Everything was pretty meh. I wouldn't return back. I am a frequent seafood diner lol so I know good when Ive had it. read more

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Fantastic food and service. Better than other crab restaurants in the area. Interior is clean and newer as well.

Food is was great. Service was fast. It can get a bit pricey but overall I would say it's a nice spot to stop by. You can order to go as well The parking lot is a little tight and it shares it with a pub and a hooters. read more

Crafty Crab - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Went late afternoon early evening was able to get seated right away.. service was good for was tasty read more

Crafty Crab - Crab and sausage and A. Snow Crab & Headless Shrimp Combo - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I just want to start this review off and thank Sean. He was one of the best servers/waiters I've ever had Shaun if you're watching this you're the goat bro. Sean keep it up, your customer service was 10/10. Now about the food, the catfish made my mouth a little weird but the lemon pepper wings were incredible along with the fries. The boom sauce is a must have and paired amazingly with the onion rings and mozzarella sticks. My people had their half pounds lobster boil and when I tell you, everything was good according to them, it was. They ate all of it and said it was incredible. Overall this experience was amazing and I would definitely come back again if you're a visitor like me in the Kissimmee, Florida area. The vibe and decorations definitely was a hit. Only real knock i have is the catfish. read more

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Excellent food ,terrible manager. Jeff the manager should be fired by the franchise owner. Arrived there 4/12/24 at 10:35 pm (restaurant closes at 11pm) he told us we could not be seated because the "dining area was closed " even though there were patrons eating. He said he did not have the staff to wait our table and refused to do it himself. Then without asking a very pleasant self starter waiter, Alejandro, came to our rescue.He told the "manager" that he would be happy to seat us and wait on us . He provided excellent customer care service and he should be promoted by the franchise owner. The food is amazing and the wait staff great. But the manger Jeff does a disservice to the brand and the owner . read more

We went to Altamonte location on a Thursday at 1:00. There was one table with approximately 10 people in front of us. There was only one server. We were seated promptly but waited 15 minutes and were not acknowledged, even for our drink orders. We left as this was totally unacceptable. read more