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    Fat Crab

    3.4 (184 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    snow crab, shrimp
    Victoria M.

    Big clean space, service wonky (like he was sort of trying but didn't know anything). Definitely geared for the late night crowd vs regular dinner. Best thing we had was fried rice. Catfish was ok. Boiled seafood came in giant impressive looking bags, but that's about as impressive as it was. Crawfish was under seasoned, snow crab was small, shrimp overcooked. Shared parking lots both front and back. Private party room available.

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    Elias P.

    Anything with the crawfish is the m0s t popular. I recommend the Rum Runner for a nice lady drink.

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    Michari L.

    This is one of my favorite seafood places to date. I've got to find more places to compare to but this is always my go to. We came on a slow day so service was decent. Our server didn't move too fast and didn't move too slow, we literally were the only ones in there. This place has great music selections. My friends and I sang the entire time we were here. I ordered a Seafood platter which comes with corn, potatoes, snow crab, mussels, crawfish and clams. One thing I didn't like was that's the mussels were a bit rubbery but the flavor was there. We also ordered Lemon pepper wings as a starter. The chicken wings were huge.... Huge!!! But overall this place his great and i highly recommend

    My sister and her crab boil
    LaShawn G.

    Well I will definitely say that this is the hood spot and not in a bad way at all! I was so happy this place came in clutch after another spot (already did a review on it) fell through which was only 7-minute walk from Fat Crab. I was so happy that they stayed open until I believe either 1 or 2am which is so great! I wish the DMV would have seafood boil spots that stayed open that late! So they were deducted some points because of service. Now I know I said it's a hood spot and I guess there was only one young lady that had to wait on just about all the late time customers because service was slow. But other than that she did good was was attentive as she could be Now to the food...seafood tastes pretty good for them to be steaming it at midnight...lol My sister didn't like it she said the snow crabs tasted kind of old. But I didn't get any old seafood. I ordered the half pound head on shrimp and snow crab with additional 1lbs of crawfish spicy garlic. The star is the show was the drink! Skittle, skittle, skittle! Yes sir! Was so good! Had about 3 of them! Would I come again when I'm the area definitely...but as I said it's a little hood so cold early for better service! Also, make sure you look at receipt because they charge like a 10% service charge so head up on that! I'm not double tipping unless the service was exceptional...and it was not!

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    Debra D.

    We were on our way to a play, but wanted to get something to eat first. We went to Fat Crab . The place is pretty large with good music. We started out with oysters but only one person ate them. Our server was Taye and she was very attentive and friendly with familiarity of the menu. I got crab cakes and fried catfish and fries. Fish was fried perfectly (a little hard) overall, I give 5 stars.

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    LeOnnie H.

    I came across this amazing seafood spot after two previous disappointments, and I'm so glad I did! They're open late, and while I expected a crowd, it was actually pretty chill. (It was a Monday night though) We were seated immediately, and the service was great. Our water was served in cute little cups and since we had checked out the menu beforehand we were ready to order before we walked through the door lol I got 1 lb of snow crab and 1 lb of crawfish in their mild Cajun and garlic butter mixed sauce, while my date ordered 1 lb of snow crab and 1 lb of shrimp in the mild garlic butter sauce. Both our seafood boils came with 2 corns and 3 potatoes (I added 2 eggs as well) Both sauces were incredible, but the Cajun and garlic butter mix was chef's kiss.. (OMG finger licking good.. no butter needed and I Always.. ALWAYS need butter!!) the perfect balance of flavor and spice! Everything was cooked to perfection, and you could tell they truly know their seafood. The ambiance was just as good as the food. The dimmed blue lighting gave the place a cool, laid-back vibe, and the R&B music playing in the background made it even better. It was the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal and relax. On top of all that, the prices were super reasonable compared to other seafood places in comparison around the way! Our total food and 1 drink 1 beer came to just over $130 before tip, and a 15% gratuity was automatically included, which I didn't mind at all because our waiter was awesome. Overall, this place is definitely a new favorite, and I'll be back again very soon.. probably within the next week!

    Catfish and fries
    Jennifer E.

    We love FAT Crab! The restaurant has a nautical feel and a great location on westheimer. The waitresses are friendly and helpful. The have a weekly crawfish special. I always get the spicy crab legs and shrimp. The flavoring is A plus! My son and mother loved the fish and shrimp! I will def be back!

    Brianna S.

    I arrived at fat crab at 12:00 midnight in the dot and they close at 1am they had everything already took down like they were close like they could have at least waited til 12:35

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    Erin D.

    The fat crab was a go to for my friend and I for years. We decided to come after not having been for a few months and realized they may be under new management. The service was great and very quick however the food was not as good as it used to be. I don't know if it was the method of cooking it; the sauce tasted watered down and not as flavorful, food wise it was just off. Ambiance is the same, music playing, clean, but the food/flavor does not taste the same

    Shrimp Crawfish Special - 2lbs crawfish, 2lbs shrimp, 3 corn, 2 potato, 2 eggs and a happy hour margarita
    Kim T.

    It was my first time here and I ordered the Shrimp Crawfish Special - 2lbs crawfish, 2lbs shrimp, 3 corn, 2 potato, 2 eggs and a happy hour margarita. The crawfish were small but to be expected at the end of June. The Boom sauce is what I chose it was pretty good. I also ordered the Lemon Pepper Wings. They were juicy with a lot of breading but crispy. The service was ok. She came periodically to check on us and it was slow. They do not have brewed ice tea, so be careful when you order. I love their to go bag you're given and it was nice they gave you a new bag for your leftovers. Overall not too bad. The decor is a little confusing, many Chinese characters and such but I wouldn't call this Asian style crawfish exactly.

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    5 years ago

    Oshay gave great customer service! i sat at the bar & she definitely took care of me. I will be coming back to visit her.

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    Everything was good. The seafood boil was pretty good and they give you a lot for the price you pay.

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    The scallops are a must try! So good. Ask for Z. She is super sweet

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    z is amazing! Sweetest waitress and attentive. Music was great as well. Crab is bomb.

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    food is trash no cap to over price for that nasty ass shrimp wisg i could put no stars

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    5 years ago

    amazing food and staff definitely coming back with my family more often i define rly recommend coming here if u want delicious seafood

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    Ask the Community - Fat Crab

    When will they serve live crawfish 2024?

    So is this an extension of the crafty crab ,so alike?

    Naw, it's their own thing. The vibe is even different.

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