Ordered a pound of snow crab and a pound of shrimp with corn and potatoes. Added 1/2 pound of sausage which I did not receive. Also ordered 4 eggs but since it was close to closing, they only had 3 eggs left. I asked for extra corn instead and they were ok with my request. The flavor of the house sauce was amazing and the very flavorful. ***My only complaint is that pricing is a little deceptive- the menu clearly lists a price but the worker informed me that it actually depends on market price and can vary. This should be noted on the menu instead of advertising a set price. read more

Crab legs were amazing and spiced just right. My family was so happy we stopped ..didn't look like much from the outside but the food was gr8 read more

A good price for the amount of seafood. The different sauces are good also. Never had a bad batch and I always got my money's worth. The service is good. read more

Social distancing, and masks are required. It's super clean in this restaurant, and there are photos of some of the food before ordering. This week was our first time at this restaurant, and we were glad we were in the area and stopped for take out. The male employee was really nice, and very attentive. We ordered shrimp and crab boil. I ate some, but my husband and oldest son really loved the food. We also ordered catfish well done with lemon pepper seasoning. They have lunch specials, but it was after 3:00, so we had missed it since it was about 4:30. If we are in the area again, we will take out again. read more

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In my quest to eat at every crab place in the vicinity, Happy Crab popped up on my social media. After tracking down their menu online, I called and placed my order. The guy was efficient on the phone, and told me 10 minutes. The restaurant is located in a strip mall, so there was plenty of parking. Inside it looks just like a takeout only place with plexiglassed front counter, and a couple of tables. My order was ready when I arrived so I was home eating 10 minutes later. They do their boils like another local place: the crab, potatoes, and corn were all served in a bag with the sauce. I chose 'Happy Crab Cajun' sauce I went with mild, but it could have used more heat, so medium next time. The flavor was good, and the crabs, corn, and potatoes were all cooked well, however the main issue I had was that the crabs were cold. So, I think they need to work on their cooking times more. Because the crabs weren't even warm-they were maybe a step or two from frozen. The hush puppies were good though, and I saw an order of fries go out that looked amazing. Once they get this cold crab glitch worked out, the food could easily be 5 stars, and I'll definitely be back. read more

I love their food. Today I found a piece do hair in my crab right as I was finishing. I was damn near done when I found it so I didn't call but I was pissed. I know this isn't my hair ‍ read more

Happy Crab - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food I had was not fresh, it had an overall bad smell and tastes to it. the customer service was just ok, and I will not buy from this place again. read more

Coming from Colorado to Tampa two days ago, I had some of the best freshest shrimp and mussels I've had ever! Service was great clean restaurant clean restroom and cute girl behind the counter that helped me decide on dinner! Clean bathrooms HIGHLY recommend to everyone! I'm happy to be a new resident here in Florida! -Ball player read more

TL;DR: Decent seafood, great service! 4/5 rating It's crawfish season, so this is a great time to discover some seafood restaurants in Tampa! My journey led me to a spot on Hillsborough Ave that opened not too long ago in Happy Crab. It is a small place next to a Wingstop. The interior was clean, and there was plexiglass up at the register as a covid-19 protocol. It's nice to see a place that has that extra level of protection. I was able to capitalize on a 10% off promotion, and the cashier was friendly and helpful. I went with a variety of seafood, including shrimp, green mussels, clams, crawfish, and blue crabs. I asked for all-female blue crabs, and they were able to accommodate my request. They have all the usual suspects with the flavoring, from the different spice levels to the garlic butter and the lemon pepper. I went with their mild version of their house sauce, which combines their mild, lemon pepper, and garlic flavor. Taste-wise, the sauce was delicious. It wasn't mind-blowing, but it got the job done. The pricing was what you would expect at a seafood restaurant here, and their service makes them stand out to me. I don't know if dine-in is an option because I only saw two tables at the moment, so do keep that in mind when you visit. All in all, they get a solid 4 out of 5 from me. read more

Happy Crab - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

love the crab its amazing i go there every saturday and never get tired of their seafood it's absolutely delicious but they definitely need better advertising because the seafood is amazing and im hoping others get to try it read more

I was quite amazed at how great this place was- especially because I had it delivered. The food tasted amazing- great flavor and good portion. Had the crab leg boil. The crab meat came out of the shell so easily that I didnt even need any tools. Anyone that eats crab legs knows the feeling of success when the crab meat comes out as one piece and doesn't break off, woohoo! read more

It's not somewhere you wanna sit and it just because it's small on the inside, Although the Seafood is really good they have different options, the lady in the front is very sweet also read more

My husband, 10 month old son, and I are visiting from San Diego and were beyond satisfied with our experience here. The crab was SO fresh, mussels were amazing, and the sauce was on point! The baby was even eating up the crab. Better than what we have on the west coast. Thank you for having us! read more

Omg when I tell you we searched up seafood places within the area because of Crab Hut well we found some places but decided to go to Happy Crab...GOOD choice made what we ordered and the price was great! Service was awesome and we noticed too while waiting for our food because we decided to eat there boii boii the outcome of people ordering online picking up in store and also eating in store you know it's good when you see that for the monies paid all worth it would we return absolutely atmosphere I would say comfortable if not we would've not stayed and eat there overall we were happy and left with full bellies and also doggie bags for take home...So happy we found a place we enjoyed going and also food..buh bye Mr and Mrs Crab lol even tho I went there one time n never mind lol never returned back to me not worth it...to me I said ok well here I'll share some pics n maybe a video if I can... read more

This place is great for the price, (if you know much much it usually is to buy it and bring it home to cook for yourself). This place has the best seasonings, I would definitely suggest the happy crab special seasoning. Seafood is fresh, and if you have kids who aren't into seafood yet, they have a really good selection of fried shrimp, french fries, chicken wings, etc. read more

Food wasn't great. Service was ok. Nothing remarkable about anything here. Not a place for kids. No ac.