This place is always busy, so we tried it. First off, this place has a general decor and…read moreatmosphere, which is really neat. I mean really neat. The owner is exceptionally nice and fun to talk to. Now, the Cajun food....not gonna be your top notch traditional Cajun food. Gumbo needs more seasoning and better shrimp. But hey, we're in Joplin Mo...(not) in the heart of Louisiana. Overall, I really enjoyed the place. And it's such a comfortable place to eat or have a cocktail!

The atmosphere is great, and we genuinely loved the owner and staff everyone was incredibly kind…read moreand welcoming during our visit. The hot menu items we tried were good overall. Unfortunately, the seafood boils were very disappointing and fell far below expectations. The ingredients appeared low quality and were served lukewarm, which really impacted the experience. The crab legs were extremely difficult to crack, likely due to improper cooking and holding, making them nearly inedible. There was also a noticeable lack of seasoning across the boil no seasoning on the crab, crawfish, potatoes, or corn, and even the butter was unseasoned. I would also do away with oysters as they need to be extremely fresh to be served, and if we can't go above and beyond with fresh imports I don't see the point. On a positive note, the gator bites were excellent and absolutely deserve a permanent spot on the menu they were flavorful and clearly prepared with care. The Louisiana pan-fried special was also quite good. Unfortunately, the seafood boil alone was enough to keep us from returning unless significant improvements are made, this really shows the quality of the seafood and the integrity on this item isn't there with quality.

I swear that they were pumping out a delicious butter pecan aroma that hit us as soon as we got out…read moreof the car. Pecans are always expensive, but consider that these are locally grown and processed. If you want whole pecans (uncracked and still in the shell), it's a little more reasonable. You can also pick up pecan syrup, fudge, candied pecans, gourmet food items, gifts, etc. Great stop

Amazing selection of pecans! We don't get a lot of dedicated pecan shops in California, so I had to…read morepop in. They have classic flavors and some unusual ones (pina colada) - all very well priced! I also learned about different kinds of pecans as well, which you can buy shelled by the bag.

I had a great experience last time I went here but this time I decided to try the shrimp mac &…read morecheese. However, unfortunately, their mac & cheese is super runny and not thick and creamy like it should be the noodles are nice, but it's definitely not mac & cheese how I expect mac & cheese to be. The shrimp was overcooked but not bad and it was also a little bit spicy for my taste, but that's just me. I definitely won't be getting the mac & cheese here again.

Tried their $5 Wednesday special at Mother Road Market. You order at a kiosk which made it very…read moreeasy, and you can customize your order if needed. The special is their fried chicken sandwich... a nice sized breast with shredded lettuce, tomato, mayo, and hot sauce on a bun. The chicken was a just a tad overcooked and the bun a touch stale... but lettuce and tomato were fresh and it still came together nicely. I will try them again as I can sense the effort and attempt to put out quality food!

Made it back to this place and I still love it. Not your fanciest place by any means, but the food…read moreis real good. Not the fastest getting your food out to you...but....its piping hot when it does come to your table. - Fried chicken was good crust and good tasting crust. More salt makes it better. -Mac & Cheese - Is not your Kraft crap and much better than that. Very black pepper forward today, which may not be for some. Maybe just the batch; as I don't recall that from before. - Cabbage: just good basic cabbage seasoned an ok amount to be a simple good cabbage. Crazy fun fact about this place: They're open til 3 am on Thurs and Fri. This would be some great food to the access to later in the night!

Incredible food, incredible people! Love their offerings! Always friendly, and their food is…read moreamazing.

This is easily among the nicest and most refined restaurants in Joplin, and it holds a special…read moreplace in my heart since it's where my daughter was married. That personal connection aside, Crabby's delivers an experience that feels both elevated and welcoming. It does lean towards being a bit more expensive, but the quality of the food and the care in presentation make it worth the splurge. I ordered the gnocchi marsala with chicken, and it was nothing short of heavenly. Pillowy gnocchi paired with a rich, savory sauce that lingered beautifully. Mrs. K. chose the salmon pancetta, which arrived as a work of art on the plate, perfectly cooked and elegantly presented. She enjoyed it very much, savoring each bite. And of course, we couldn't resist ending the evening with a crème brûlée: creamy, infused with vanilla, and topped with that satisfying caramelized crust that cracks just right under the spoon. Crabby's is the kind of place where you go not just to eat, but to celebrate, to linger, and to enjoy the finer side of dining in Joplin. It's polished without being pretentious. [Review 1465 of 2025 - 458 in Missouri - 25018 overall]

Had lunch will we were in town visiting. The service, the food, the drinks were GREAT. We were a…read morelittle surprise by their prices since same type items in Northwest Arkansas would have been double. We've not has seafood this flavorful in years. Jake really took care of us. I wish this place was closer and we'd be regulars.

The food and service is so good here! Large portions, well seasoned food and tastes like a 10/10!…read moreHad the catfish, came with 4 filets, 2 sides, and a roll. Their tartar sauce is optional but made by them. Definitely try their hot sauce, has a good tang to it and not very spicy. The side of coleslaw was extremely small, just two bites...our server was very quick, attentive and sweet. Interior has large booths and very fun atmosphere to dine in. Great place!

Buy USA raised catfish top water fed and cook at home. Sutchi catfish, which they serve, is from…read moreVietnam. It is not the USA catfish you are used to. Google it!

Authentic Cajun & Creole Cuisine! Louisiana native! The red beans and rice are not to be missed! We…read moreenjoyed the Boudin, too! Looking forward to trying more menu items soon. Check out their food soon!

Food is outstanding! Very busy when we were there and wait staff kept up well, giving great…read moreservice. Very comfortable dining inside and out, beautiful views of golf course.

We had a nice view of the trains running. The food was good as always. I'd highly recommend coming…read moreback for more.

I had called the day before, asking what kind of oysters they were serving. I should have known…read morebetter when the girl replied, "Rockefeller, fried, raw, we have it all." When I explained that I was asking where they were from, she had to go find out. Turns out they had Delaware. So the next day we went to have some. I could literally smell them as she approached the table. We asked her to take them back because they smelt horrible. She told us that all oysters smelled horrible. When we denied that she said it might be because the fish truck would be there the next day so they were probably too old. Seriously? Who trains these waitresses? The rest of our order wasn't as we asked but it was ok. Won't be back.

Beer; that's the answer to all this restaurant's woes…read more Just make sure that you're at least three beers in before you order. The food is mostly deep fried and generally undercooked. Obviously, the fryer is under temp or the "Chef" (can you actually call them a chef?) didn't leave the frozen Alaskan Pollack in long enough to warm the center of the fish nuggets inside the fish tacos. It was mushy from under cooking. The baked oysters, described on the menu showed black pepper and parmesan cheese baked to perfection. I wondered if the person preparing them knew that they were supposed to put parmesan cheese on the oysters. The oysters showed up as baked oysters with black pepper and black pepper. If you are wondering if I'm always giving bad reviews? Look at my Applebees and Crabby Bills reviews. The service was lacking in something to be desired. Can you say, house flies? Sheese! Just do us all a favor and make sure you are at least two sheets into the wind before you decide to order.