Came here on a Sunday and there were a lot of empty tables but we still had to wait 15-20 min for a table even though we had a reservation at 12:15pm. Service was quite slow but the staff were friendly. They told us from the start the kitchen was a bit behind so it was nice of them to tell us what was going on. Otherwise since it wasn't packed we would've have been wondering why our food was taking so long. The food the Nashville chicken sandwich was amazing. Quite spicy and tasty. The chicken was breaded perfectly. The fries were a little too salty but fried decently. read more

Crawdads on the River - Nashville chicken sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

the location is doing a lot of heavy lifting here and I want to be honest about that. sitting on the river in Sacramento is genuinely lovely. the outdoor seating, the views, the vibe on a nice day, all of it is really pleasant and I get why people keep coming back for that part of the experience. the food though is where it gets complicated. for a place called Crawdads on the River I expected the seafood to be the star and it was just kind of okay. not bad, not memorable. the cocktails were better than the food which isn't really what you want at a seafood spot. service was inconsistent. our server was friendly enough but things took a while and it didn't feel like anyone had a great handle on the floor that day. the prices feel a little high for what you actually get on the plate. you're partly paying for the atmosphere and if that's enough for you then you'll probably enjoy it. I just wanted the food to match the setting and it didn't quite get there. I'd go back for drinks on the patio on a summer evening, genuinely a nice spot for that. but as a full dinner destination I'd want more from the kitchen before I'd call it a great meal. read more

Location great Dock guys great Atmosphere great Hostess telling us that there is 1.5 hour wait for service is way out of line....especially since 1/2 the tables were empty...on a Sunday afternoon....she told us to "see if you can get service at bar"...so I did... Bar tenders...not great....no one even acknowledged I was standing there waiting for 13 minutes...no big deal, except there seemed to be a lot of worker just moving around...not really doing much.... My brother and family walked thru restaurant, and sat in a seat...and were helped by a very nice waitress...! When I sat down I asked her, how are we getting helped, and she said "I know how to make money and I can handle more tables"! Awesome! She was great! Maybe she should train the rest of the staff who seemed very busy not doing much! We did have some trouble getting napkins, extra plates, and forks, but when we ask she got right to it.. So overall place is cool! Management needs to do proper staffing and train your staff properly...you se to have plenty of people, just need them all working together properly. read more

Crawdads on the River - Gator - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Time flies...Two years since our last visit. We've always loved the locale and setting, but I don't recall being too impressed with the food. Today was delicious though. A grilled cheese with crab and a chicken club sandwich. Both were wonderful, and the fries were cooked perfectly. Two Cajun Bloody Mary's and a perfect lunch on the Water. We were really impressed today. A special thank you to our server Whitney. We arrived before opening and we're just hanging out, but Whitney offered us the chance to seat ourselves and enjoy the view before their business hours. Wonderful service as well. read more

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Food was 8/10 for me. So, not bad. As my cousin said, it was about the ambiance & I'm glad she recommended it. It was very nice! My kind of place. I celebrated being with good people by having a mango margarita. it was good! Clam Chowder was actually the disappointment. I've had way better. They have this thing called clam chowder fries. Basically, a little bit of clam chowder on top of the fries. That was actually good. Everything else I had was good. I had fish and chips. Crispy fish! My husband liked his burger and fries. It was a huge burger! I will need to try one of these days. Everyone else's food look amazing. Josh was our server, and he was nice. read more

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Who wants to enjoy Sacramento river scenery while dining? Love love love the location! Cannot be more perfect to see sunset from this spot. Food: I totally recommend Cajun Pasta. This is their best pasta. Decent portion with generous toppings. It seems one of the best seller menu, totally recommended by the server. Drink: great selection of beers on tap. Parking: free on their complex (covered parking) Restrooms: decent clean To-go box: dusty, make sure you clean it before putting your foods! For first timer, be mindful that you would need to walk across metal bridge and going down a bit steep steps to the premise, especially ladies with their high heels and long dress!! The back area can be booked for private events . read more

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I loved having lunch right along the river! It's a hot day today but there's shade and fans so we felt fine. I had the salmon and my coworker had the Cajun pasta. Great portions and the salmon was great. We did have to wait a bit to be seated but it was lunchtime so that's fine. I'm in Sacramento area again next month so I'll definitely enjoy this restaurant again. read more

Crawdads on the River - Grilled salmon - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great place on the river! We hadn't been here in years and recently went on Father's Day. We went right when they opened and sat on their patio with a water view. It's nice to watch the river traffic and animals. We had the beet salad, crab cakes , green beans, and jambalaya. Everything was good, we just wished there were more beets on the salad. The Bloody Mary was good, drinks were a little slow coming out, but they seemed to have only one bar tender for the busy day. Good place to take out of town guests. read more

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One of the best places I've been to lately. Very lively atmosphere, tasty food, great strong drinks. Beautiful views of the river. Live music on weekends. Perfect place for a dress up dinner date or just a casual dinner with friends after paddle boarding. Outstanding friendly service all around from hostess, security, bartender and servers. We also liked shuttle service to Folsom downtown! read more

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Amazing view of the Sacramento River. Easy reservation process promptly seated. Great service and food. read more

Crawdads on the River - Cute photo op - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We had an amazing lunch here with our daughter! The staff was super friendly and everything flowed smoothly! The river side location was amazing!!! What a beautiful day on the river in Sacramento!!! Highly recommended for mud bugs and top shelf seafood and drinks!!! read more

Crawdads on the River - Crawfish, Calamari, Grilled Crab Grilled Cheese, and carnitas tacos!!! - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

CRAWDADS HAS ALWAYS BEEN AMAZING!! This is not some personal opinion I want to tell yall about a pedo working at roosters!! I was recently at Chevy's on the river and I had a very nasty visit; although, Chevys was great! A man exposed himself to my girlfriend while she was sitting on the grass in the lower parking! I walk up to the man and ask what's up, he leaves with nothing to say obviously ashamed of what he's done! The so called disgrace of a man try's to block my camera and head back up to the restrauny which he worked at ( ROOSTERS) , which I followed him too. If roosters doesn't take proper measures to terminate this employee I will press charges, and take proper action with the BBB! This is the man right here! I don't take this lightly and you shouldn't either! This man was J****** off in front of my gf until she noticed read more

Crawdads on the River - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great day at the river and lunch was even better. Our a waitress Zariah fun and fast and cute. Food was awesome. And my brother birthday so much fun. read more

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Got to Crawdads on the River for Valentine's Day brunch, and was shocked at how much space the restaurant really has and such a beautiful location by the Sacramento River as well. To find it off the Garden Highway Level, it's at the river level so there's some stairs to take to head to the lower level from the driving level. If you have trouble walking this might not be the best choice for you because it is a bit of a walk from the parking lots to the restaurant, and since it's at the lower level coming back up the stairs after eating may not be easy for some people. Service was great everyone was as very welcoming and helpful. I needed something changed from my order, and it was very efficiently done. All the food seemed very fresh. All the dishes were served piping hot. Really enjoyed the Cajun Pasta. It was delicious and portion was satisfying. We also ordered the calamari, and enjoyed this as well. We ordered the drink called the Mardi Gras and it was just the right amount of alcohol, frozen blending and sweetness. We would love to be back again. read more

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The food is great here. The ambiance and the location of the restaurant is very nice. Love looking out at the water. The service was great. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back. The jambalaya and the fried shrimp tacos were so goods read more

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This is the go to place to go to in the summer in Sacramento! Took work friends out twice with a party of 8, and were seated quickly and the staff were so quick, kind and attentive! Some of my friends have never tried Crawdads so ordered them as an appetizer. Everyone got their own entree and everything looked great, including poke nachos, pasta, salads and fish. I didn't know Sacramento had riverside restaurants like this so was pleasantly surprised! The view of the river and the open air seating is fantastic! read more

Unfortunately their food is as bad as most people mentioned here on yelp but the view is spectacular. The restaurant was empty when I arrived with only two people working the restaurant. The Chicken wings were probably the worst I've ever had! The drinks were also weak and nothing to write home about. Cheers read more

Friendly staff, beautiful interior and outside! The food is good bar food. The location is the best part of the restaurant! Fun music and tvs for sports! Definitely a must visit when you're in Sacramento! read more

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Crab sandwich was good. Tacos although loaded, they were bland and needed some seasoning. Calamari the worst I've ever had! From desk service was weak. Server was nice. read more

Crawdads on the River - Do not get the calamari!! The worst I've ever had, hard as a rock and mostly bread. Get the crab sandwich! - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

My server helped me pick the crab grilled cheese; he recommended it but I did not like it. It had a strong pepper taste. The sauce they put on top was too much and too over powering. I wish I would have gotten something else. Side salad was good. I also tried the fried calamari and I wish there were bigger pieces in it. Half of it was scraps. My friends ordered alcoholic drinks and they said they were ok. One drink they had to send back because it wasn't good. My server was also the bartender, so service was slow. Views were beautiful. read more

Crawdads on the River - View from the table - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place is such a hidden gem. The view is just breathtaking right at the river. I haven't been here for years and it did not disappoint. It was even better than I remembered. I ordered the cauliflower tacos. I wanted something more light and it fit the bill. Cauliflower were roasted and crispy. The pico de gallo was light and had fresh tomatoes. We had to get the bucket of crawdads since it is in the name of the restaurant after all. I like how they don't put much filler in there with the corn and sausage and there was a good serving of crawdads. It's big enough to share and serve two. I loved the fries here. It's coated and so crispy. The calamari was good and flavorful too. Service was good and our server frequently checked up on us. read more

Crawdads on the River - Cauliflower tacos - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Loved the fish and chips and the calamari! They were very crispy and had lots of flavor. I recommend getting both! If you can, get a seat by the water for the pretty view. read more

There was no wait time surprisingly. We came to celebrate-my daughter's Birthday. I'm impressed how they changed the inside of Crawdads. It been awhile coming here. However, the inside is really welcoming. Our waiter Sara B. was fantastic and pleasant. She recommended the Crab Grilled Cheese We ordered as an appetizer Calamari. Entree was 2 orders of the Crab Grilled Cheese and an order of Blacken Fish Tacos. The food was served Heat hot with lots of flavor. We will be back. read more

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We were seated right away and enjoyed a riverside seat in a cozy spot. Only a crawfish bucket on the menu. Crab cakes spicey, beet salad delicious! Fish and chips were good, burger was good as well. The grilled cheese stole the show! The cheese was super stringy and tasty! read more

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It has been a while since I went to Crawdads, being on the water with the misters going on was good to tamp down the temperature a bit. The food was tasty and the drinks were delivered rather quickly. Sitting at the bar while waiting for a table was like pulling teeth, but we eventually got our drink order in. I know we were kind of hidden behind the slush machines so I can't be too upset on that, but I was thirsty. read more

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Wonderful service! I had a party of 20 people. Crawdads so graciously accommodated us. Our group was running behind scheduled due to docking issues, but Lilly called and kept us informed. We really appreciated the communication and look forward to coming back soon. read more

Food met expectations but did not exceed them. I had the fish and chips. Order calamari and a salad as an appetizer, but they all came out together. That made for way too much food on the table at once, and made it impossible to eat the salad. The fish was excellent but the French fries were bottom of the barrel. read more

This place is so cute especially being in front of the river. Love the ambience, food and service. Highly recommended! read more

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I want to like this place. great location, great view. But both times we have been there the service is underwhelming. Waited 5 min in bar high tables, no one came to talk to us. went back to front, waited 5 more minutes for host to return, then asked for table with server. waited at table for 10 min before server came to take our order. Ordered drinks and food at same time. Got food before drinks arrived. Saw server only 3 times - take order, deliver drinks and give us the bill. food was good. wasn't given proper serving utensils (no knives, only forks) for our order. probably won't come back. Spent $100 for 2 of us. just don't feel like place is well managed for customer service. can't tell if they are understaffed or not organized read more

Crawdads has really gone downhill. My wife and I went there on our 37th wedding anniversary for dinner on August 12th. The service or I should I say lack of service was terrible. We waited for over 10 minutes for someone to come take our drink order. No one came so we walked out. Inexcusable. It will be a long time before we go back if ever. To the management, retrain your staff. read more

You can't split a ticket and they make you pay 21 % tip. No other choice. Terrible system!

Tampered with my tip! Added a one to change a $7 tip into $17. Had to dispute with my credit card. Pretty slimy practice! ALSO their bucket of crawdads advertised corn and sausage - I got about 1/3 an ear of corn and about 6 small bites of chopped sausage. Worst steam pot of my life. Definitely will not be going back! read more

You go here for the fun river views, and it was really nice and quiet and we really enjoyed it. Our waiter was good and the food came out at a reasonable time. Everything tasted good but the crawfish were a bit overcooked. The flavor saved it. I would have liked thicker sausage and more corn and potatoes. The price was high for what you got. Overall if you go in with your reasonable expectations you will be pleased. read more

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Food is great. Service it takes awhile our food to get in the table. The view are great. Nice to see the boat passing-by and look more classy place. read more

Crawdads on the River - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Service was great, sitting right on the river while boats go by and the sun was setting was amazing. Our table had the Cajun grilled chicken sandwich, calamari and the citrus beet salad and a couple of cocktails. All were really good. Good mix of dressed up for a "special waterfront dinner" and "been out boating all day customers". Would definitely go back read more

We went on a beautiful day and the view was gorgeous. They did seem a little understaffed but I didn't mind with the view and my drink. The James a the Giant Peach cocktail was delicious and I don't see it very often at restaurants so I was excited to order. I didn't take a photo but we ordered the chowder fries to begin with and it was topped with bacon. Bacon makes most things delicious I didn't see any clams in it which I thought would have some. The potatoes inside them were fairly large and considering it was over French fries it was a bit much for me. It was good but I don't know if I'd order again. The Cajun pasta was yummy with a very generous amount of sauce and the shrimps were cooked perfectly. Unfortunately my boyfriend ordered the crawdads burger and the meat was lacking a lot of flavor and it was rather dry so it was disappointing. We live walking distance away so we'll probably return and give the other menu items a chance. The view and cocktail truly saved the experience. read more

Crawdads on the River - Cajun Pasta Crawdads Burger - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The food was excellent. The staff was friendly. The service was good, considering they were very crowded during lunch hour. The view along the river is great. read more

Crawdads on the River - The view from our table - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food was delicious. Next to a river creek was awesome. Service was 10/10. All around pretty decent place to eat.

This past Friday was such a vibe! I have not been to crawdads on the river in some years now. The menu has changed, but the drinks are still on point!! I had the Creole Burrito and washed it down with a Mardi Gras drink!! Can we say AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! 1000/1000!!! You have to try these two menu items as a combo!! Both of our servers were great but Simone's energy was exceptional!! I'll be back sooner than later next time. read more

Crawdads on the River - Mardis Gras drink!!!! A must have!! - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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If I could give a zero I would. I ordered a Caesar salad with Salmon. Why did I get a half piece of Salmon?? Never have I ever seen anything like that. Total for this ridiculous salad was $30.00. Caesar $14.00 Salmon $16.00. read more

Crawdads on the River - Our total bill without the tip. - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California