We got the pleasure of being greeted, seated, and served by Rez! It was a very welcoming experience from the start. Almost like visting the restaurant of a family friend! Parking can be tight at this plaza. Active construction and lots of 10 minute spaces be sure to read the signs and park where appropriate. Crab boil bags is what led us here! We browsed the menu before hand and they had me at custom! We were not limited to preselected items! And you can get boils with smaller amounts 1/2 pounds which you don't find at many crab boil places. Perfect for those who can't eat much or smaller appetite even as leftovers. I decided on the half pound headless shrimp, crab legs (my favorite!) and a lobster tail! We also got a bigger boil with a pound of head on shrimp, king crab legs, pound of scallops and some BBQ wings on the side. We tried the combo sauce "Crazy special" a mix of Cajun, garlic, and lemon pepper. Boils come with corn, potatoes, and sausage! There was so much food!!!! The wings came out hot, saucy, and still crispy with some house ranch on the side. Then came the boils. Just look at them!!!!!!! The seafood with fresh with actual garlic, fresh parsley, and saucy. Sauce was buttery, garlic was plentiful, good lemon pepper taste. Cajun was present but not strong. But the buttery goodness pooled at the bottom of our pans. Perfect for ensuring all bites were saucy bites. Rez stopped by to make sure we were good during our meal. We received snow crab instead of King on our big boil. Rez acknowledged the mistake and immediately made it right, no fuss, no making us feel bad, not even taking the incorrect legs back. Just phenomenal service and showing care for his customers. It was a meal well enjoyed in a good atmosphere. We saw several groups and families dining while we were there. Its a place you feel welcome, not rushed, and want to visit again! And we will! Of course we couldn't finish! And wrapped up leftovers to go! Also there's an all you can eat special $59.99/person. Definitely worth it for those who can put away some seafood! And last thing- there's a hand washing station outside of the at back of restaurant prior to restroom area so you can freshen before and after eating and not need to go inside the restroom. Thank you for this!!!!! read more

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Crazy Crab definitely gives you value for your buck. However, parking can be challenging. Service is pretty decent. I suggest avoiding the spicy flavor, as it will certainly upset your stomach--it did mine for sure. read more

The seafood was mid to say the least. Today was my 4th time going. Was excited to return as well as my daughter. The service was not good.. may have been the server, Luis. Wasn't attentive at all. It was as if they boiled the seafood and poured the garlic butter on top. No flavor whatsoever. When it was time for our 2nd round, the tray was smaller and we didn't get what we asked for, same with the starters, we only received hush puppies but we asked for the same 3 things we started with. $314++ later and $43++ gratuity was a grave disappointment.. guess that's why Luis didn't care, the gratuity was already included. I didn't realize a party of 4 is charged the gratuity but I'll take that one as my loss, we just won't be returning. Not sure if management changed or if the cook(s) did. ​​I do NOT recommend. read more

Very good seafood boil. Tasted fresh good quality. Seasoning was tasty I did the combo of all 3 plus hot. I found the medium to have little to no spice level. The shrimp w the head on carried the flavor well. Crab was tasty. Service overall was good only issue is we were in the back corner so it was a bit slow at the start. But it picked up after we ordered with the waitress coming by multiple times. The restaurant is quite big and a bit loud but good vibes for a boil with fun decor of a large crab on the door. Would return. read more

Crazy Crab - Mini boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I took my group of 14 people there for lunch on Sunday (FIFA World Cup Finals Day) and we had a very enjoyable meal. We knew before we arrived that their policy is not to do separate checks but we were very surprised and appreciated that they did take separate payments as we were an unrelated group of Meetup members. The staff was friendly and explained the menu clearly. Service was very prompt and the food super delicious! We were satisfied and would definitely recommend this place to get your seafood fix. read more

Crazy Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

My friends and I came in last night and were so disappointed. We've been coming here for a couple years but yesterday will definitely be our last visit. The service was terrible, we were not greeted or able to get water to the table for 15+ minutes despite our section being empty. They incorrectly entered our order not once but twice and the owner was not helpful at all. The crab legs were the smallest i've ever seen and incredibly hard to eat. Shrimp was over cooked so the shells made it impossible to peel. Their sauce was also so bland, I'm unsure if we came on a bad day but regardless, the service was so bad. read more

Enjoyable place with reasonably priced all you can eat seafood. I appreciate that the sauces aren't overly salty like some sea boil places can be. If you do all you can eat don't fill up on all the fried other options, stick to the seafood so that it's worth it. Service is friendly and prompt but not overbearing. read more

Crazy Crab - Snow Crab Legs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The only positive thing about our experience at Crazy Crab was our server, who was very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, everything else was extremely disappointing. We ordered the Crazy Crab Special, which is supposed to include 1 lb crawfish, 1 lb mussels, 1 lb clams, 1 lb shrimp, 1/2 lb snow crab legs, 2 corn, 2 potatoes, and 1/2 lb sausage. When the tray came out, the portions looked noticeably small and did not seem to match what was promised in the special. Worse, the seafood was cold and did not taste fresh at all. While eating, it was obvious the seafood was old. We ordered garlic butter mild, but the sauce was incredibly bland, it honestly tasted like watered-down butter with no flavor. To make matters even worse, both my husband and I got sick the next day after eating here. That alone is enough for us to say we will never return. This experience was a huge disappointment, and we expected much better. read more

Crazy Crab - Crazy Crab Seafood Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

If you're looking for a "get your hands dirty" dining experience in VA, Crazy Crab on Fairfax Blvd is a staple for seafood lovers. It's best known for being one of the rare spots in the area offering an All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) Cajun seafood boil. "Crazy Sauce" (the house mix). It's the best way to get the full flavor profile. read more

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I've been here a few more times, and it has stayed pretty consistent! The boil/sauce is very flavorful. Service is always great, and the restaurant is usually crowded, but not overwhelming. The theme of the restaurant is cool too. read more

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We had a large group celebrating my cousin's birthday and it was everyone's first time. This restaurant is located in a strip mall with other businesses such as Sushi Cho, Marco's Pizza, Boba Knight. Parking is limited but manageable. As you walk in, some area are lit and some areas are very dim. The menu has a la carte, combo meals, AYCE and ice cream for dessert. So our group was split because there were six of us who didn't want the AYCE meal. Our server Eli was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Some items were delicious, a few were dry and bland. All the trays that were presented have options of variety of sauces: garlic butter, lemon pepper, cajun, and crazy special. The hush puppies were dry. The clam strips were over cooked. You will need to use a flashlight to make a selection on the menu. read more

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So all the staff were nice, friendly, attentive, and checking in. The ambiance was definitely ocean themed. You can solo eat, family, group and maybe not recommend for dates. We can get the AYCE for $59.99 which i would say is not worth the price point. Don't get any of the fried food. It just slows you down and fills you up. I've had raw oysters elsewhere in DMV and these were not fresh to me. They need to do variety sauce like just butter or garlic or tartare or vinegar because combined it was just too much garlic and butter making me sick. Let the customer choose. Plus there's need to be old bay. They should also give out plastic knives, mallet or scissors. They did plastic gloves, crab cracker, and forks. The scallops, clam, and mussels were overcooked. The crab and snow leg didn't seem fresh to me. They give you free ice cream. I wouldn't come here again. I just felt sick afterwards. read more

Crazy Crab - Crazy Crab Seafood Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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This place was fine. I was curious to try their AYCE for a while. I've been to a few seafood boil places and I probably won't return here. The service was great, especially on Memorial Day. Know ahead of time that 20% gratuity is automatically factored into the bill. The Crazy Special sauce was not crazy nor special. I wasn't really enjoying my food as much as I should for $60/pp. read more

This is one of the best ayce seafood places I have been to in the DMV area. To serve unlimited raw oysters was already a good sign. It didn't taste dirty or sandy. The crab legs were decent, a little old or overcooked since it was hard to get the meat out. Everything else was nice and fresh. I will say that the medium spice sauce tasted like it was mild, and the hot spice was real spicy. I appreciate how the ayce includes soft drinks. The server was nice and attentive, being able to offer extra sauces and refilling our drinks quickly. It's worth the $60 price with the food you get and the customer service. read more

Crazy Crab - A10. Raw Oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I visited Crazy Crab when they first opened their doors years ago so I must say the second time around was a way better experience. Highly recommend just getting the "All you can eat" and simply enjoy yourself! Thank me later :) read more

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TIP: Ask for the crazy crab mixin special sauce on the side. You can dip your seafood into this sauce! Without the tip above, the food is only a 3.5/5 for me, but the sauce on the side to dip it in really elevates the seafood. All the seafood here is pretty decent, but I recommend the shrimp, snow crabs, and green mussels. Also get the oysters if you're into oysters! The raw oysters are pretty good here for AYCE The total was a bit pricy for AYCE for two people so come ready to eat a lot if you're doing AYCE. Our total was around $130 for two people (before tip). read more

Crazy Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Since my sister is a crawfish lover, my family decided to bring her here for one last fix before she headed off to college. We opted for the à la carte menu, although their all-you-can-eat option looked tempting, it was more than we needed. We ordered the Crazy Crab Deluxe along with an extra 3 pounds of crawfish, which came with corn, potatoes, and sausage. We chose the Crazy Special sauce for both. The sauce was decent, and I appreciated the generous amount of garlic, though it wasn't my favorite. The snow crab legs were the highlight for me. I do wish they served butter with the platters--it would have made the meal even better. Our server was friendly, but it seemed like they were short-staffed, with only 2-3 servers managing the entire restaurant. The space is large with plenty of seating, making it great for large groups. They also have handwashing stations outside the restrooms, which is a nice touch. read more

Crazy Crab - Crazy Crab Deluxe, 3lb Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Our waiter was so sweet and the food was made to order, I've ordered online and ate in person frequently for the price point the good is good. read more

The service and ambiance was great. The issue was the food. The food did not taste good, and not enough sauce. I got the make your own combo. Lobster was overcooked and mussels were dry. The blue crabs were good. And not sure what was in the garlic butter I asked for, but it didn't look like garlic butter and tasted nasty. A little disappointed because it's not what I expected, but I will not be going back. read more

Crazy Crab may appear to be expensive when you look at the price of the all you can eat seafood. But, if you look at what you get with the fried food baskets, it really isn't bad. Though fried food is pretty heavy and not necessarily that healthy, you sometimes just get a craving. That's why we happily tucked into an appetizer of hush puppies and then a basket of fried shrimp, one of calamari and one more of fried oysters (there were three of us.) Each basket comes with a choice of fries and both the regular and the sweet potato ones were tasty. The fried dishes were crispy and not at all greasy and came with ketchup and a spicy sauce to dip. The extra side of coleslaw was a token to trying to add in a little bit of veggies... The restaurant is a little dark but we were able to sit right by the window. The décor is campy but fits the theme. The service was very friendly and we enjoyed our lunch. Parking is really easy with a big lot out front. read more

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All you can eat crab legs?! Amazing! I ordered: - crab legs - scallops - blue crab - oysters They do have raw oysters in the appetizer that you could definitely order! Its very plump. No sand in the oysters. They also have vinegar you can request. The downside is that it was probably one of the worst oysters I've tasted. The batch I had was very fishy and I ended up having food poisoning (abdominal cramps and diarrhea) two hours later. My friend said she had oysters here last time and it was perfectly fine! So, it may have just been the batch I had! The crab legs. Utter heaven. I was actually surprised that I could order the crab legs to my taste. After the first batch of trying their sauces, I didn't need anymore corn, potatoes, or sausages. I just requested for steamed crab legs, and they were able to bring out that! The crab legs taste amazing with a salt pepper lemon sauce. You can ask for lemon wedges on the side and make your own sauce! read more

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Crazy Crab is crazy as what you'd expect for Seafood. If you are a big fan of crustaceans and the idea of breaking open to eat your food, then this is a place for you. I went here with my family to celebrate Mother's day. It was a bit busy for the wait but of course it's also a holiday that everyone celebrates. Once we did seat after what seem like an eternity ( about 45-50 minutes ) we were able to sit down. The waiter greeted us and handed my mom a glass of champagne ( since it's mother's day ) and we wasted no time in looking into the menu. They had an AYCE option for 59.99 but we went with the combo instead. Since my family loves eating crab/shrimp/lobster, we got the Crazy Crab Extreme Combo. That's a lot of food for four people. It had 4 lobster tails, 1 Lb King Crab Legs, 2 Lb Snow Crab Legs, 2 lb Shrimp (headless ), 8 corn, 8 potatoes, 1/2 sausage and a choice of your starter. We got Medium spice but we honestly did not taste any kick to it to be honest. We got Hush Puppies as our starter too and it came in 10 pieces with a side of butter. When the food came out my parents were thrilled and shocked to see how much food was there. We went in and definitely enjoyed cracking open the crab legs and getting the meat to dip in butter, because why not. Personally I am not too keen on opening for my seafood but I also did get fried catfish and fries to eat too just in case if I wasn't feeling interested in eating crab/lobster/shrimp but I ended up eating a lot more than what I expected. If there's one thing that I like about Crazy Crab, there are sinks that you can just wash your hands if you don't need to use the bathroom. The small trash cans to put all of the pulled shells also go in here which makes it convenient for table space and just for easy clean up. If there's one thing to note about Crazy Crab, it's not really the restaurant itself but the parking lot. It sucks. Parking is small unfortunately since it's a small strip but luckily it's a short walk if you end up parking far. I'd come back here for more seafood to eat! read more

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All you can eat seafood is $60 per person! Great service and food!! Parking can be a bit challenging as it shares parking lots with many other restaurants. You can split your check only in 3 ways, so if you are in a big group, plan ahead. read more

Crazy Crab - Crazy crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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On a Friday evening at dinner time, we decided to try this restaurant for the first time. Here are some observations: 1. About half of the restaurant is decorated nicely. The other half feels like s warehouse. We were seated in the warehouse portion. 2. The specialty is "all you can eat" for about $60 per person. We picked from the menu and had hush puppies, clam chowder, basket of shrimp and basket of catfish. 3. The clam chowder was kind of warm and was really more like potato soup. The clams were missing. 4. The hush puppies were good. 5. The catfish basket and shrimp baskets were both OK; but not great. 6. The server, Hanna, was good. I doubt we will return. There are other seafood restaurants nearby that do a much better job. read more

With all the rave I have heard about this place, I finally had to make a visit! First off, the customer service is really great. From being greeted and immediately seated with a smile to how attentive our waiter was; everything was prompt and efficient especially for a Sunday afternoon. We of course did the all you can eat which turned out to $113 total + tax with just water/soda. Many options!! We started with calamari and fried catfish -- both fried well and I really enjoyed the batter on the catfish. Next was our first (spoiler alert: only) platter and it was packed! We had one order of headless shrimp and two orders of crab legs. For us two, it actually stuffed us but still felt well worth the price. Knocking down a star only because the flavor is okay, but not great. We got the combo one. Lemon pepper is just an odd flavor to have for seafood and I think having it in the combo flavor brings the taste down. I would visit again with a group of people if I was looking to get the most bang for our buck. read more

Crazy Crab - 1 shrimp, 2 crab legs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I won't say this place is great but it is pretty good. The prices are a little high for the quality of food. It is $60 for the AYCE each person which is insanity . We drove almost an hour to get here and eh! The customer service is just okay and the food is as well. Most of the menu items for AYCE are fried that probably came in a bag and is just deep fried. The seafood isn't quality as it could be but the sauce is pretty good. The drinks were good as well. read more

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Great food also, good service. They just keep bringing you food. it's nice and clean.

The service was good, the staff made you feel welcomed. The entire restaurant is pretty dark, the lighting is really low. Overall, my friend and I ordered 2 crab boil bags with crab legs, shrimp, sausage, corn and potato. I also ordered a side of mozzarella sticks - they were good. We both agreed that the sauce taste like the butter was made from vegetable spread and not real butter or the seasonings taste old - maybe a combination of both. From what I'm used to, it was a bit off. Maybe they were having a bad day, I would go again if somebody else really wanted to go. But it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

Crazy Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I am only giving three stars due to the fact that two of our party got sick after eating there. But I blame myself because I ordered all the seafood covered in their butter sauce. I will try them again, but next time order the snow crab legs without sauce.The service is great and the food was hot. The highlight was the fried shrimp. Blue crabs were all females so not my favorite. But for $60 it is a good value. read more

Crazy Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Got some crabs, clams, mussels, scallops, oysters, fried calamari. Food came pretty fast. Atmosphere was relaxing and nice. Service was good. read more

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Very friendly staff, but at $60 per person, you're better off going to Costco, buy lobsters, shrimp and crabs. It will be "much fresher" and tastier. This is not worth it when it's not fresh. read more

Crazy Crab - $60 per person it's not worth it when it's out of season - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Service - 5/5 I had Luis as my server and let me tell you, he made our experience at crazy crab worth the while. He came and explained the AYCE options. It was about $60/pp including a variety of options such as fried food and the seafood boil. This AYCE price comes with a fountain drink and ice cream at the end. It was my friends birthday and my server got us the lava cake with ice cream. He said that they ran out of the ice cream scoops but he still made an effort to put the ice cream cup on top. You should definitely ask for Luis for the best experience. Food - 4/5 As for the food, the oysters were okay. You can't expect the best from the AYCE oysters but they weren't that bad. The snow crabs on the other hand were really good. They were perfectly cooked and it was easy to open them. They offer 3 sauces -- garlic butter, Cajun, and lemon pepper. You can opt for different levels of spiciness from mild, medium, hot, and on fire. We did the Cajun + Garlic butter Mild. The sauce was very flavorful and had good amount of chunks. The fried food was alright. The crab balls were my favorite but nothing other than that stood out. Overall this is my favorite AYCE seafood boil spot. read more

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There are days when I'm craving seafood and out of all the all you can eat seafood places, THIS is the place to go! I've tried other AYCE places, and I will always stand by Crazy Crab. When the seafood quality is great dining in for all you can eat, it's worth it. They offer one of the cheapest priced AYCEs and it comes with a bunch of options, including oysters. With the AYCE option sodas are included and ice cream is too! They have 3 different types of sauces to go with the boil, cajun, garlic butter, and lemon pepper-or you can opt in to mix all three. They also come with different levels of spiciness, my personal favorite is the cajun hot. Personally, my favorite way to eat seafood all you can eat is getting plain, and then having the sauce on the side (and a side of butter). This way for me, I can ensure that my seafood won't be too salty and I can dip it into the sauce as much as I want to my liking. But sometimes getting the sauce on the seafood is needed too. It's good they have the option for you to choose with or without every time a new order is placed. Sometimes, I'll order a la carte to go if I'm not too hungry for AYCE, the seafood is still delicious when I'm eating it at home. I just pop it in the microwave for a little bit to heat it up again, but it's just as good as eating it there. read more

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The spices are just right if you get the CRAZY sauce. Medium is good for most people although I like the spicy. Their AYCE option has gone up a bit in price,but still good crab legs and sweet shrimp. Hushpuppies weren't as good as usual, but probably should skip the fried foods anyway. read more

Definitely bang for buck. It's fast and good. Plus that amazing sweet tea, was the cherry on top to wash it all down with!

We met up with my sister and her boo for his birthday meal she planned. Everything was delicious. The crab legs, shrimp, crawfish and scallops were cooked well. Eat the scallops immediately though. Or they will become chewy. We tried multiple sauces, like garlic butter, some house sauce and tried different levels of heat. Wings, fried clams, crab balls, fries were all great. Drinks were good. Margarita was great. Long Island was ok, next time I'll get the top shelf Long Island. I'm sure it'll taste better. Sister had a beer, looked so cold and refreshing. Her boo had a mai tai. Said it was good as well. Will definitely be back. read more

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This was our usual seafood boil spot but this place went down hill, last time we went the crabs and shrimps weren't fresh at all. The service was good tho so I can't really give this place one star. I don't think I'll come back. I'll look for a better seafood boil place around dmv. read more

I love finding All You Can Eat options. Crazy Crab in the heart of Fairfax, VA! The parking is kinda limited as it is just a small strip so you might have to walk when its busy. This spot greets you with a warm welcome from the staff. They've got a well-oiled team of servers and managers ensuring everyone's taken care of. Seating is comfortable for both small and large groups. The menu offers both All You Can Eat and a la carte options, featuring fresh seafood with garlic butter as my personal favorite. Don't forget to ask for extra butter! Plus, you can take leftovers home for a small fee, but they're big on minimizing food waste. read more

Crazy Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Service and food were amazing!! Had a wonderful time with the family. Food had tons of flavor, will definitely go back

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday with all you can eat seafood. We walked away stuff and satisfied. Service was consistent. They also had different choices for a la carte as well . Definitely a must try. read more