gonna keep this simple i ordered hamburger steak plate lunch. garlic noodles hamburger steak spaghetti salad value i can see why their lunch specials are popular. it's good at a very good price. in this economy, this is a steal. the servers were working their asses off serving the tables and juggling the lunch orders. hats off to them. read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - hamburger steak lunch special - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

We tried the Da Crawfish and Crabshack's (Kapolei) $9.99 weekday Lunch Specials that they offer from 11 am - 3 pm. Huge disappointment. First, the actual plates aren't close to the portions pictured in prior reviews. We ordered the Smoked Chicken which was more like "Skimpy" Chicken soaked in vinegar. The Pork Adobo was drenched with "sweet/sour sauce" which left a lasting aftertaste in your mouth. The Pork Ribs were actually the closest to previous pictured plates - tasted like "salt and vinegar" instead of "salt and pepper" - still skimpy (little meat covering huge bone inside)! Their "garlic noodles" had so much garlic that I'm sure that Vampires and Draculas will stay away from me for a week. The rice tasted like "day-old refrigerated" rice which was microwaved. I becomes solid if not eaten immediately. So shame. I can't imagine the other selections are any better so I'll just refrain from returning again. I would not eat this food even if you gave it to me for free. I believe you'll get a bigger bang for your buck by using the BOGO coupon at Loco Moco Kapolei located in the same mall. read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - Smoked Chicken, Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs, Pork Adobo - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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We popped in for a fast meal. Our time was limited. Service was fast and the staff was very attentive. Great ambiance knowing everyone are here for the same reason ....Seafood. We all took advantage of the lunch special $9.99 bowl. We had the Shrimp plate and the Hamburger Watercress plate. It came in a timely manner. I got to say it was a home run. The food was good and we were in and out fast. I got to come back and try the Crab, lobster, shrimp, and..... read more

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The food are very Savory, no matter what you order , Lunch special offers only M-F , but let me tell you how good and savory it is , you have to try it , the Service so great and we are planning to come back soon and try other seafood ALL TASTE LIKE HOME MADE , the service mentioned all made from the restaurant , PRICE is Right read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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We wanted to take my son out for his birthday He wanted to go kicking Kajun at the mall but instead we took him here somewhere different and he liked it read more

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First time here to try out their popular $10 plate lunch specials. This is not your typical fast food plate lunch spot... waited 30min for our take-out. Unfortunately, rice was undercooked in 3 of our plate lunches today. So disappointing because the main items were decent... but rice makes the plate. Plate also came with noodles mac salad (good) and thin noodles (not sure what this was). This place was busy so I hope your rice issue gets resolved. read more

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The crab tasted good, but this place is pretty pricey for the quality and quantity. The server was nice but really forgetful and when we asked about something missing from the boil (we only ordered 2 things total) she took it off the bill but didn't offer to bring it instead-we wouldn't have minded waiting since that was half our meal. The decoration and ambiance was nice. I think it has potential but definitely need to work on service and consider pricing or quantity. read more

Came here before and really enjoyed the seafood, so had to come back! Honestly, this spot is way better than places in town when it comes to portion size and price -- definitely more bang for your buck. Only downside? The service. It's a bit lacking, but I get it -- they're always packed and probably know the crowd will keep coming regardless. Still, for the food alone, I'd absolutely return... maybe do takeout next time to skip the wait. Pupu lobster and poke bowl are my go-to appetizers -- can't skip those. Tried the wings this time too -- not bad! Pretty sure we ordered Combo #3. Our total came out to around $150 plus tip, which isn't bad at all for two people considering how much food we got. Good grinds overall. Worth it. read more

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It was busy and I guess it was worth the wait especially for these lunch specials!!!! read more

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Food and portions were on point and affordable. Friendly servers and most accommodating. Been there several times already. Highly recommended. read more

We had never tried this place before but wanted to try the $10 lunch specials after seeing them online. We tried calling in the order but consistently got the busy signal for 20 mins, but it was christmas eve so they might have just been busy. After a while we got ahold of them and placed our order on the phone. When we got there to pick it up, it was kind of confusing where to go. There's no one at the front to greet you so we just wandered around and eventually realized you have to go to the bar to ask for your food. We got the smoked chicken and the salt and pepper pork ribs. The smoked chicken was good and had a slight smoky flavor, but was pretty much a standard bbq chicken. The salt and pepper pork ribs were really good and were super flavorful and crispy with a good amount of meat on the bones. The plates come with rice, mac salad (with spaghetti noodles), and some plain spaghetti noodles that were maybe just tossed in olive oil? We thought that was kind of strange, I think a fried noodle would have been better. The mac salad was pretty good though, it was fun and different with spaghetti noodles rather than macaroni. Overall I think it was a great value for $10 but I don't think we'd come back. Glad we got to try it though! read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - Smoked chicken - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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When they first started the $10 plates, there were about 10 selections. Now you go , you get 3 or whatever they have that is easy to make. Today they said not enough man power , so only chicken katsu, hamburger steak and garlic shrimp. I had the garlic shrimp before. No taste. I can make better myself. Today I order the hamburger steak for takeout . Got my order wrong. They gave me chicken katsu. Looks old and a bit dry. Garlic noodles has way too much garlic. It's affordable cos only $10. But didn't taste good at all. I will never come back. This is the 4th time they didnt have hamburger watercress. What a joke. I guess it's true. You get what you paid for. Don't come for the $10 plates. Maybe the expensive seafood entrees are better but I wont come back. Two disappointments from the same restaurant is enough for me. read more

The service was fast and the noise level was minimal. The food was delicious and the waitress was amazing. read more

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First time here. Service was good and the combo#2 lobster garlic butter was the bomb to me. The flavor was there. The best part to me was the bowl it came in. Not a bag or on the table. So I never get messy just eat right over the bowl. I'll be coming back. read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - Combo #2 Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Da Crawfish is not your seafood in the bag restaurant. The food is served nicely plated. Except if you order a combo, then it comes in a bucket. We shared the shrimp platter. 20 shrimp in garlic butter sauce (market price). Displayed nicely on a platter, the butter garlic was nothing special. Also shared the sweet potato fries. It had a light crisp on the outside, and tender inside . Good taste. Two thumbs up. Our server was apologetic for the restaurant opening late. Posted time is 11 am. We got there at 11:30, they opened at a quarter to twelve. The had a staff meeting. Ambiance was open with painted murals throughout. They had a number of TV screens set to different channels. Also, had loud background music from the bar area. Lots of echo due to concrete walls and ceiling. Sweet and smiling server did a excellent job. Enjoy read more

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Friendly staff. Good food. Reasonable prices. Need to return to try the rest of the specials. There was a long wait for our order I guess it's because the smoked chicken. read more

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Ordered 4 lunch plates, Garlic fried noodles w/pineapple sausage Skimpy on the noodles and maybe half sausage. Chicken Katsu with 5 small chicken Skimpy portion. Hamburger steak with no gravy and I asked the girl gravy all over there was none! Lastly shrimp plate very good portion, that's for the 1 star. Never ordering lunch plate at this place. I guess it's true, you get what you pay for. read more

The food is good. Service by Lauren was phenomenal and knew 5 minutes into ordering she was worth 20% of whatever the bill would be! She was fast, polite, kind and professional. It was a Thursday evening so we had a choice of seats but a half hour later it was quite busy. They have plenty of TVs for sports playing on mute simultaneously with music playing. Tabled are plastic with metal chairs and rolled paper to easily clean up after each meal. Your crab shells and waste is easily tossed in the metal bucket. The sauce was too spicy for my wife and her friend that covered the crab so they asked if they could add more to minimize the spice which they fulfilled however it cost me an additional $4.50 for each sauce but the food was so good I tipped on the $9 we thought was for free. Next time we will ask ahead of time the cost for any changes or up-charges before we agree to anything. I love the raw onion with the marinaded steak and poi! It's delicious. The serving size was larger than last week. The bill for the 4 of us with tip was $183 to include 2 whiskeys. read more

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dined in 5/23 and this place compared to kickin Cajun or Cajun king is REALLY mediocre. The good thing I could say is it's cheaper than the other two places but the food really reflects its price. we ordered combo 1 with extra shrimp instead of crawfish with garlic butter and honestly it was pretty bland and little to almost no flavor. Shrimp was pretty dirty and still had some poop. Wasn't clean or nothing. If u want seafood but don't wanna spend too much but also don't mind good quality seafood then here's a place. read more

The lunch specials are awesome. Had the hamburger steak plate. Homemade patties, Mac salad and garlic noodles are a bomb, best I have had. Fire! read more

Food was great! Medium wasn't too spicy so next time I'll up the heat. Great service. Music was a little loud but a very chill atmosphere! read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - Combo #2 with just crab and shrimp! - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Customer service was terrible , plus they had me wait an hour for a to go order. . ..... read more

So as soon as you walk in your greeted! You step inside and it's slightly dim lighting with beautiful art work painted all over the walls and even the roof. My toddler loved it! Our waiter was amazingly beautiful and sweet! I mean my toddler dropped a cup of soda, and she just went to mopping it up! Her patience and kindness definitely made my day better. Her attentiveness to us was awesome!! Customer service is on point!! So we ordered COMBO 1: 10/10 snowcrab bowl. We got to substitute our crawfish for more shrimp! We got the butter garlic sauce, OMG the buttery sauce was sweet and garlicky! The bowl also came with potatoes, corn, and sausage! All perfect combos, potatoes was so soft perfectly cooked! My teenager finished most of everything, there was quite a bit left, due to the amount being way more than we expected! Pupu steak: 10/10 The steak was paired with a sauce and onions! It's when you dip the steak into the sauce and eat it together for me! Absolutely loved it! Shrimp burger: 10/10 way more than we expected! Definitely meant to feed 2 people! It came with French fries. The sauce they put on the burger, taste slightly sweet but it's a perfect for the burger! Wings10/10- I have a teenager who picks and chooses what she eats and let's just say she finished her whole tray of chicken wings, paired with ranch dressing! My toddler also got chickens nuggets and French fries. Can't go wrong for $10 The atmosphere was nice and calm with some music in the background and sports on the screens, nothing was overwhelming and chaotic which I loved! read more

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Huge Shout out to HINA our Waitress!! She took care of us and sooo many other tables! She was accommodating to our every request. Mahalo Nui HINA Combo #1 was our choice with Butter Garlic in the mix. Potatoes could have been cooked a little longer with more sauce in the bowl for the seafood mix. Other than that the company, the laughs, and memories were Priceless! WE WERE CRABBED OUT!!! we all went home HAPPY!! Mahalo Nui to Da Crawfish and Crab Shack! read more

Another visit here and I was not disappointed! I showed up on a crowded (rainy) Friday afternoon (545PM?). The staff was great, full hands and they still greeted me and brought me to a table. Ash here was amazing! Ash actually had about three plates and still walked me over to a table and greeted me as my server. With the amount of people and being there were only two servers for a full restaurant, I expected to be neglected since I was by myself, but Ash made it a point to constantly check on me. Ash also apologized profusely for making me wait (even though I didn't think I really waited). My gratitude is unwavering for that type of service! To acknowledge individuals as well as large parties is so important and something they do so well! The atmosphere is so welcoming and friendly as the staff greets you. The paintings all around, with the local music, and big time games there's no going wrong. They also have tons of TV's in every angle so everyone can watch any game or program needed. Another thanks to this gem! read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - Combo #3! - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Everything they were short staff on a Saturday about 6pm potatoes where hard shrimp and corn had no flavor what so ever my first time there and I was very disappointed never going back read more

Food, service & ambience is always great. The staff serves the customers with lots of aloha creating an ohana-type environment. I love to take my family there and they love it! read more

Friendly smiles greet you as soon as you walk in. I seen there $9.99 plate lunches on IG and had to get my husband to take me. We ordered the Garlic Shrimp, Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs, Garlic Noodles with Pineapple Sausage and a Hamburger Steak for uncle. All four plates was frickin ONO read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - You know what time it is!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Good food and big portions for a cheap price. The place feels homey and has parking, which is a plus. It's super loud inside and there was a little mix-up with my order, but the taste made up for it. read more

Rating: (Updated from 5 Stars) Update: I originally gave this 5 stars because of the value, but I've changed my rating to 1 star. If I could give zero, I would. We were initially excited to try this spot after seeing the specials promoted on YouTube by The Binge Tour and Kaipo Kapua, but what we received was not exactly what was shown in those videos. We are very selective in our choices when eating out and mainly eat home-cooked meals, so this was meant to be a real treat for us. The Food: While the quality is good for the price point, the execution is inconsistent. * Chicken Katsu: Arrived burnt (see photo). After calling to advise the staff, they were very apologetic and offered a replacement plate to be picked up today at 11:00 AM. (See Photo) * Hamburger Steak: Good flavor, but a bit salty. It definitely needs more gravy and onions to round out the dish. (See Photo) * Smoked Chicken & Shrimp: The smoked chicken was good again and the shrimp was ono. (See Photos) * The sides: I didn't care for the angel hair salad, though the garlic noodles were okay. * Adobo: Unfortunately, the adobo was unavailable again today, just like my last visit. ------------------------------------------------ The Service (Where it went south and why the Rating is now zero) I went to pick up the replacement katsu at 11:00 AM as agreed, but it was not ready. It was unfortunate that the adobo was unavailable again today, So I placed an additional order for a smoked chicken plate because it was ono the last time. I ended up waiting about 40 minutes for my food. This wait time felt excessive, especially for a pre-arranged pickup. The most upsetting part happened while I was waiting with several other customers. The order taker went down the line and offered water to every single person waiting except me. Being ignored like that in front of the other customers was incredibly awkward and deeply embarrassing. I felt singled out and uncomfortable, and I'm not sure if it was because I had shared feedback about the burnt food, but the server's actions were entirely inappropriate. Closing Thoughts: * The staff experience is the sole reason this rating is not a 5. * The taste and quality of the food were ideal for the price point, and we truly enjoyed the flavors, despite the minor inconsistencies that can be easily corrected. * They were apologetic about the Katsu initially and handled that situation fairly well. * I'm sharing this because the food has so much potential, and I would love to see the service experience match that standard. I love to support local, which is the reason we tried the specials. The value is definitely there, and I truly hope other customers give them a try. Despite my experience with the staff, I hope you have a much better experience and enjoy the food as much as we did! read more

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I went in and there was only one server. She was killing the game Bcs this place was packed! She was attentive as she could be with a full house. The place was a decent size and the front was clean. The bathrooms were pretty rough. The food was okay. Idk if it's Bcs it was busy or if it's just always like that.. I don't recommend. The steak was an 8/10 the dark sauce reminded me of fina'denne' (I'm from Guam) and the boil bag itself was a 4/10. I ordered Cajun, medium hot. It was not seasoned well nor was it even a little spicy. There was barely any sauce anyways. I was satisfied with how much seafood I got. read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - Sunset Pupu Steak - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Food is on point. Yelp says combo 1 is 29.99 but it's actually 39.99. It's still worth it. Ambiance was very laid back-loud but just a chill place. The service is super awesome. They are all very nice and attentive. Was kind of like going to chill at ur friend's house for some pupus and drinks. Definitely my new crab place. Oh and the best part is since my hubz and boys don't eat seafood they have other stuff on the menu for them. read more

Arrived after church and really appreciated our server's help. Mom wanted snow crabs therefore we came here Food was fresh, not overcooked just right . Wish they had regular tables versus the folding tables I have at home read more

Horribly managed. Waited over an hour for our food before manager lied and said it was coming out now. Then we saw the table next to us get their food while we continued to wait. Avoid this place. read more

I was really looking forward to trying Da Crawfish and Crab Shack, but unfortunately, the food was a huge letdown. I ordered snow crab clusters and shrimp in garlic butter (spicy). The spice level was good, but there was no real flavor--just heat. It desperately needed proper seasoning. I asked for Old Bay, and they brought me some sweet brown seasoning that was definitely not Old Bay. Turns out, they make their own seasoning, and honestly, it's not good. Then came the biggest disappointment: they don't have real butter--only margarine. I asked for butter to dip my crab legs, and they brought a bowl of margarine... and charged me $4.50 for it. I also ordered lemon and got half a lemon for $1.50. The corn and potatoes were clearly just boiled in plain water and then splashed with raw garlic and margarine. Everything was bland and unappetizing. On top of that, it was extremely hot inside--not a single window, door, AC, or fan to provide relief. It made the whole experience even worse. The only positives were that the crab legs were cooked properly, the interior was nice, and the staff was friendly and quick. But good service doesn't make up for bad food, bad seasoning, and an uncomfortable dining environment. If they switched to real butter and actual crab seasoning, this place could be great. Until then, I wouldn't come back. Not worth the price. read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - Ceiling with one fan on. It was so hot. It always feels good here at least open the door. A/C units on wall are off. Very uncomfortable! - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Laid back seafood boil place. I ordered the #1 combo with a mild shrimp scampi sauce. Not going to beat the price for the value you get and the flavor is very good with the scampi sauce. Service was attentive and took care of any requests we had. read more

Da Crawfish and Crabshack - Combo #1 (Feeds 2-3) - Seafood Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Service is terrible. Our food took sooooo long. Ridiculously long and we only had a party of 2 and they only had our food too cause we were the only ones in there close to closing. Pregnant waitress didn't even check to see why our food was taking so long. She was to busy eating cause when she came out to ask if we wanted ketchup for our fries she had food in her mouth. TERRIBLE TERRIBKE SERVICE!!! Ketchup for our fries which was an e cause to stall. Fries took half hour. Really does it take half hour to cook fries. Pregnant waitress not once apologized to say I'm so sorry it's taking so long. We ended up leaving once our food came cause we didn't want to leave any tip. She certainly didn't deserve it. Ate the crab legs the next day cause it was so late already. Crab legs so so. Not sure if it would have been better if we ate it that night but not going back again. Service sucks !!!! read more

I really wanted to like this place because we order their 9.99 plate lunch specials here all the time. But the Combo 1 I had was SO bland. Granted I asked for Mild butter garlic sauce, but the sauce BARELY held to the seafood. The garlic fries appetizer, corn and 2 pieces of sausage mixed into that combo had 10x's more flavor than the combo that was served in the silver mixing bowl. Service was very good, we had to wait a little longer than expected because there was only one guy waiting on everyone and one standing at the bar as cashier/bar tender. Might not ever come back to eat in the restaurant but will continue to order from their lunch menu. I cannot say enough about their pasta salad included in almost all their lunch plates *chefs kiss* please sell that separate cause i'd definitely buy it. read more

The was awesome lots of flavor Service was on point our waitress Mahina was friensly and always made sure we had everything I would recommend this place to family and friends We had a surprise birthday gathering for a sister of ours and it turned out beautiful fun and exciting read more

This is the only crab and crawfish place on the island my cajun family likes. The restaurant staff is nice and efficient. The food is good. Next time I will bring crab crackers and picks or a just a good butter knife for cracking. read more

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