What went well....everything. We had a taste for seafood and found this place on Waze. The food was outstanding, the service was absolutely great, the ambieance was family oriented with sports tv's that covered all the ongoing sports events. The bar was a surprise with blends normally found in high end pubs, Blanton, Eagle RARE, Buffalo Trace, etc. This is definitely a place I will revisit when trotting through the Carolinas. read more

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I loved the King's Crab Shack in downtown (long closed), so I had high hopes for this location. Service was okay. Our waitress was a little slow that day, and the place wasn't very busy. Location is nice. Large amount of indoor seating. Nice large bar area. Place was clean. Very nice drink menu with craft cocktails. I wasn't able to partake since it was lunch. I got the lunch special which was a shrimp boil. It was okay (photo posted). Nothing to write home about. A few shrimp, potatoes, corn and some sausage. I would order something else next time. I'll return but my first visit to this location was underwhelming. Hopefully my next visit will be better. read more

King's Crab Shack - Shrimp Boil - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I stopped in at King's Crab Shack yesterday and we ordered the Oyster Rockefeller and the Crab Dip with Pita, it was absolutely phenomenal! The oysters were perfectly baked with rich, flavorful toppings, and the crab dip was creamy, loaded with flavor, and paired perfectly with the warm pita bread. Everything was fresh, delicious, and served with a smile. the service was just as amazing as the food very friendly, fast, and made us feel right at home. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to for my seafood fix! read more

King's Crab Shack - Hanes Mall Blvd Location - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Quite a while has passed since I last tried King's Crab Shack. Another shot, perhaps? Turns out it was a regretful decision to try again. Multiple beer varieties on the draft list weren't available. Service was extremely slow, even though there weren't many customers present. And they don't know how to shuck oysters, as every raw oyster I got was still completely attached to its shell. That was enough to convince me, so I paid my bill (once it finally arrived) and departed. I remember eating at the Fourth Street location and always found it to be a positive experience. My luck at the Hanes Mall version has consistently been the opposite: disappointing in every respect. I'm done with trying here. read more

first the manger with the wig was segueing with another worker In front of costumers and then the cook dab someone then didn't wash the hands and there huges up on each other and very rude looks read more

Food was hot and cooked well, except the shmedium king crab legs. Started with oysters Rockefeller and they were good. As someone else stated, they were still connected to the shell. However, they were tasty. Had the shrimp boil, which really isn't a boil. It is steamed shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage on a platter with seasoning on top. Seasoned butter was unimpressive and it wasn't needed for me. It was seasoned well and I didn't want the extra salt anyway. Sat at the bar that has sections that can seat couples or 4 persons and under standing. Ambiance ok with good music played at a respectful level, parking lot sufficient and bathrooms were very clean. read more

This was my first time at this location though I'd eaten several times at the 4th street spot. The interior is nothing like the old place, attractive in a very modern style, but still has some coziness to it, with a great bar area. I chose to sit at the bar which is specially setup for eating oysters and all forms of shellfish. I decided on 2 of the Saturday specials, a mug of She Crab Soup and a pound of Snow Crab Legs, and Stella Artois on draft. The soup was out quickly and it was very tasty, kicked up a notch with a pour of sherry. This soup was loaded with shredded crab, a filling dose of comfort food on a cool, rainy day. The crab legs were exactly as expected - tender, tasty, and requiring some work to get to the good stuff. The order came with a small cup of cole slaw which was a nice add to the sweet crab. This was a nice meal in a great atmosphere with exceptional service. Will be back. read more

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First and last time visiting this dump I went there to get scallops and after ordering them the waitress came back and said - I'm sorry, we don't have any scallops ( they were 27.00 for half a dozen ) My husband ordered large fried shrimp and received popcorn shrimp. The fries were terrible. Everything is upcharged for the good stuff I told the waitress who had bright orange hair to tell the manager I said he sucked ! She said he just laughed. Run from this place. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere read more

My husband and I enjoy this place. They have specials every day. My favorite is .99 cent oyster night (Wednesday) you can order any number of oysters. I love this option because 9 is my sweet spot. We've had their burger, mussels, she-crab soup, wraps and fried fish. Everything is delicious and the staff is so friendly. Definitely check this place out when you are in the mood for seafood at a reasonable price. Family friendly too! read more

Service and Ambience was good but the food needs improvement in everything including portions of sides and not reheating of food.

I have never had a server pay less attention to me. I sat at the bar for dinner along with one couple. The bartender spent every available minute chatting with the couple. I had to initiate every single interaction, from getting her to take my order, to refilling my tea, to getting more cocktail sauce, to ordering a second item, to paying for the check. She was not overwhelmed with work. She was mixing drinks 3' from me while totally ignoring my empty tea glass I pushed to the edge of the bar. Not once did she step over and ask if I needed anything. Added to that, the garlic French bread that came with my garlic shrimp had been pre-made, was served at room temperature, and was so tough that I could barely pull it apart. I gave them 2 stars for the taste of the seafood, but my server could not have cared less that I was there spending my money instead of somewhere else. Somewhere else is where I'll be from now on. read more

Food nasty salmon bites not a good taste wasn't warm .. I will never eat there again. My steamed potatoes was oily and over cooked they look old read more

The lobster mac n cheese was great! The crab legs were overcooked... The service was fabulous! read more

Everything about this place was great! Crab legs were delicious. The service was fantastic. I will definitely visit again!

I went with my husband to check out a wood working shop. We decided to try Kings Crab next door. I thought the restaurant looked a little cheesy from the street. I wasn't really expecting great food. We sat at the bar, our waitress was awesome. I had the scallops. My husband had fish and chips. I was really surprised when my meal hit the table. My platter was full of food and it all looked so good! On one side was a generous portion of coleslaw, which was so good. In the middle, there were steamed potatoes that were equally yummy and circling the plate were large, beautifully cooked scallops. My husband really liked his fish and chips. We couldn't wait to go back. However, our next experience was much different. We sat at a booth. It took a while for us to get a menu and even drinks. My husband and I both ordered the scallops. When the food came out, it didn't even resemble the same meal that I had ordered before. They gave me very little coleslaw and honestly it did not taste fresh. Whereas my scallops were beautifully plated before, these scallops were small, some of them were broke, apart, and look like they had just been thrown on the plate. Everything looked like it had just been thrown on the plate. The portions were definitely smaller. Our waiter never asked us if we wanted a refill for our drinks or asked us how our meal was? I was really disappointed. I want to give this establishment another chance, but at the same time, I really don't feel like dishing out bigger bucks for seafood, just to be disappointed again. Consistency is huge! read more

Excellent service food and the ambiance is fabulous. Tory was wonderful. Best crab legs in town read more

King's Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I have been a fan of the Crab Shack since they opened their first location downtown. I have been to this location a few times and have had consistently good food. On this visit we were lucky and they were not very busy. One of my favorite things to order is the pick three combo. I love oysters on the half shell and it allows them to come with my meal. The oysters were large and cold. I always add a little extra horseradish to the cocktail sauce for an extra kick. Instead of a the usual side I upgraded to the she crab soup. The soup was excellent and full of crab. The other two items in my combo were scallops and crab legs. Both were perfectly cooked and delicious. The slaw that comes with it is very refreshing. Our server was good and we will be back in the future. read more

King's Crab Shack - Oysters on the 1/2 Shell - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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The food is always so fresh and hot when we come here to eat. Never have had to wait to be seated. Your food is definitely going to be on the pricier end, but like I've said before... you're getting what you pay for when it comes solely to the food. The decor isn't bad. It would definitely look a lot better if they took the bikinis off the net that's on the right hand side of the wall when you go past the bar area and into the main seating area. The bathrooms ain't the cleanest and not the dirtiest I've ever seen. I can't tell you how many times I've had people walk in on me in the bathroom because the door doesn't lock right lol. The wait staff is hit and miss. Some of them are very friendly and outgoing; while others swing by your table just enough to get your orders and bring the check. Our waiter this evening was probably one of the more mediocre waiters we've had. He wasn't horrible, but not great either. He didn't introduce himself, and didn't seem to care if he was there or not. Overall, if they replace the door handle for the mens restroom, make sure the wait staff is better trained, and take those horrible Walmart bikinis off the wall then I'd definitely say this would be a 5 star restaurant. read more

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Good food, came out piping hot. The shrimp quesadilla had a lot of shrimp. Blackened salmon came with cheese and bacon, which seemed kind of odd. I did not enjoy old bay seasoning sprinkled on the corn. It was quite a wait to get the food, however, our server was very attentive. read more

King's Crab Shack - Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla- half way finished-came with four wedges - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Not a good experience overall for us (family of 6). We drove separately and we're told we couldn't be seated until the whole party arrived. Slightly annoying, but...Once all were there and we were seated we were greeted by our sever quickly. The food was lackluster. The crab cake appetizer is not it! So greasy. Lobster rolls are not traditional by any means and you don't know that until after ordering because they aren't listed on the menu. We didn't eat much all together. I will say the steamed oysters were the best part for us. The service was great, but the food and what we paid, not worth it!! read more

First review but second visit to this location. Big seafood lover that I am, I love that I can get so much variety here. Great location, and great space inside. We sat at the bar, which have these great little extensions so a few people can kinda sit around it , you have to go to know what I mean. They have a full bar, good cocktail list, ok wine list, just the basics. Several beers. I got the classy seashell, which is gin, elderflower liqueur, soda water. Great drink. Ordered crab dip as an app, huge portion, and great dipping bread. Good and creamy. Shared 1lb of peel and eat shrimp, dozen raw oysters, and got the steamed potatoes. My friend also got the veggie wrap with shrimp with a side of corn on the Cobb. Her wrap again was huge and very tasty she said, and a good amount of shrimp in it. The shrimp were good, seasoned with old bay, but again big, and there were plenty for 3 people. The oysters had all the trimmings, as I like ! They were delicious. Definitely get those again. The potatoes were great and buttery and nicely cooked, not mushy. Enjoyed this place, better inside than their downtown location, I find that one super cramped inside. Wish this had outdoor seating! Great service too. I'm picky about seafood, as you should be! Kings crab shack doing it right ! read more

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The butter needs more flavor and salt and needs better sauces and the place looks terrible empty very much the food is ok

Good food and drinks, it's clean and doesn't smell fishy. The hush puppies are money! Family friendly and the staff is happy and accommodating. read more

1.5 hour wait at 4:45 on a Saturday at Olive Garden. No thanks. Never had anything there worth a 90 minute wait. Four minutes later and we were sitting in King's Crab Shack ordering the special. Food was fresh, perfectly prepared and served quickly. Every staff member, including the manager was hustling and getting the job done! Great team players and Fancy, our server was amazing! We were back on the road and headed home before we would have ever been seated at the OG! We always leave here happy and satisfied! read more

Great seafood with a laid back bar atmosphere! $0.99 oysters on Wednesday nights, you can't beat that! You pick steamed or raw. The hot crab dip is absolutely delicious and the pita tasted fresh. They have two locations - one in downtown and one over near Hanes Mall. The peel and eat shrimp were tasty. I want to go back and try the bucket of seafood - you can get a 2 or 3 item combo that sounds like a lot of food. They have a decent beer selection, but my favorite is a classic beachy Corona and lime with my seafood! I'm not sure about their other seafood but the oysters and shrimp tasted pretty fresh. read more

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This was just a quick stop to satisfy our oyster craving, Honestly I had low expectations because seafood is hard to find especially if you ever had oysters right out of the key west nothing compares. Being no where near the coast everything we ordered was surprisingly good. It tasted fresh snd my sandwich was good too!! We went when it was not busy and we sat out side to enjoy the weather. read more

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The place was dead, we were one of 4 people eating and my very expensive crab dinner sat in the window sooo long that my food was cold!!! The bartender/waitress told me I was wrong and that it wasn't up there that long! That ended that, canceled my $60 crab order and left shortly thereafter. Never going back! The sad part is we used to love king crabs downtown. It was our favorite place to go and then they closed it And open this poor excuse of a restaurant. Btw....limes go with Landshark!!! read more

Amazing cheese burgers. So much flavor and perfectly cooked ! Definitely the best I've enjoyed in a long time... At a seafood place...! Gonna have the seafood next. read more

We drove over from Tennessee last weekend to go to Mrs. Hanes' cookie shop and we ate lunch here. Our hostess / waitress was awesome. My fish and chips were delicious (hot, crispy and fresh). My husband loved his salmon / mixed vegetables. Excellent service all the way around. Highly recommend and when we're back in town we'll definitely be back. read more

I was really hoping for a more diverse choosing of oysters in Winston but once again, it's gulf coast or nothing. The seating at the bar is extremely awkward and you should just sit st a booth because you won't get any service there anyways. The "crab cakes" are little balls of maybe crab mixed with I don't know what and are fried, but not all the way through as the center is cold. Don't go at 5pm because the chef isn't there and they can't tell you the specials, if they decide to have any that day (it was a Friday for us.) Honestly, I'm trying to come up with something decent to say and I just can't. The whole experience from hostess to food to leavening was just bad. Well, in hindsight, leaving was the best part of going there that day. read more

The best crab I have had outside of the Atlantic coast. Crab so fresh you can crack it with your bare hands. I don't always eat crab I. Winston Salem, but when I do ITS AT KINGS CRABSHACK! read more

The food was fair but very over priced. The floor was sticky and the restaurant was not clean. The bathrooms were horrible. I will not be returning there. read more

Visited this location since it's closer to home from the downtown location. Mistake. Peel & eat shrimp were as good as downtown. But the raw oysters are not fresh. Had to reject the dozen. My guess is that they don't serve enough raw oysters to keep them fresh. I know bad seafood and that was the taste. read more

Just sad. Oysters were WAY small, a slice of lemon was bigger than 4 Oysters put together! Half pound of Old Bay seasoned shrimp was 8 pieces sprinkled with Old Bay.... WTF? WAY over priced for what you get. Now I understand why there were only 4 other people there at 6:30pm. No fear, I will not be back and I'll advertise for them!! Bank in the day at Kings Crab Shack downtown Winston-Salem is was awesome.... was there last year, or was not much better than today.... I will not go back again. read more

King's Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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What a disappointment on all levels. For starters, we've been to their downtown location and loved it. Tonight's experience was such a let down. We checked in and were told it would be a 20 minute wait, which turned into 40 minutes. We heard our name called and stepped forward to be seated, but were quickly told they hadn't called us yet. But the couple that was sat instead clearly came in after us. I actually talked to the gentleman that got sat instead of us and his name was Tim, and my name was Jim, so it was easy to see how the mix up occurred. So we continued to wait for Jim or Tim to be called as this would be us. But after 30 minutes and finally checking with the host, our name, and Tim's name were nowhere on the list, they had both been crossed out. I think they realized their mistake when they called our name earlier and then told us it was not our turn yet. We finally got sat and were ready to order so we chose the Steamed Seafood Bucket for Two. We have gotten it before for just one person and we're impressed with how much seafood there was in the bucket. But this time, ordering father Bucket for Two, we almost had to stand up to look down into the bottom of the bucket because there was so little shellfish in there. We didn't touch our food, and waited for the waitress to come back and we let her know about the order being wrong. But she quickly assured us that this little amount of food was in fact the correct portion. Normally there is a ton of peel and eat shrimp, however, tonight they had sold out, on a Saturday. They still had Sunday to get through so it's obvious someone is struggling with placing orders or they were doing way more sales than anticipated. But for a seafood restaurant to run out of shrimp was unheard of, until now. They offered scallops as a substitute, which sounded fair to us, but there were only 5 pieces in the entire bucket. Then the mussels and oysters were so over steamed that they were tiny. You could have stabbed all of the mussels onto one fork and had one good bite. Then the corn, it's one cob in a bucket for two. My advise to the owners, cut the cob in half for a bucket for two. Nobody likes to cut through a corn on the cob at their table. It's messy, slippery and hard to cut through. Or maybe the idea is to pass the cob around the table so everyone can eat off of it. It's such a shame to spend over $60 on dinner only to have to swing by Cook Out to grab a burger on your way home. read more

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Great place! Nice and open, huge tables and booths, and the staff were very nice:) Heads up..on the menu there is a make your own combo..where you can pick two or three different kinds of seafood for your dinner. Sounds great for the 20 something price..BUT, if you order the crab legs as one of the option, then you will be charged and extra 20-25 dollars onto of the 20 something charge for the combo. Our waitress was very kind to warn us as my kids were all ordering this...good lord, that would have been a bill. Now this is good food, huge crab legs with lots of meat and good service. For me, the prices were high..20-30 a plate. Yes, seafood is high, but you can go to other places like the Full Moon Oyster Bar and get a huge meal for two for under 50 bucks, with lots of great food and great staff. I won't mind going back with just myself and my husband, but not my whole family next time...but if I had my choice between here and Full Moon...I'd choose Full Moon. read more

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Yum is all I can say about this second location. Not that I was even slightly worried it wouldn't be as great as the original location! There's a reason that King's crab was on a list of top 10 seafood restaurants in North Carolina, and we're not even near the coast. They're that good! The other night I ordered the she crab soup and it was phenomenal. But the real winner are the oysters. Which are apparently half price on Wednesdays so I know where I'm going this Wednesday! Keep up the great work. Can't wait for our next visit :) read more

On Friday night last night there was hardly anyone in the restaurant. Because we wanted a booth to sit in. They turned us away and admittedly said they had turned other people away. So we weren't offered a table for two and the only other option was to sit at the bar which is not something we wanted to do this evening so we returned away from the restaurant so we went on to another restaurant and spent $93 got excellent service and we're not discriminated against! read more

This place instantly transports you beachside. The whole time I was sitting in there eating I had to keep reminding myself that it was in a parking lot in Winston Salem, because I really kept thinking the beach was right outside. We sat at the bar for dinner and were extremely impressed by the service. The bartender was great and told us about all the specials including food and drinks. I decided to go with some she crab soup for an appetizer and it was the best decision that I have made this year and probably will make this entire year. For dinner I had the bacon glazed salmon which was also phenomenal. I really can't wait to go back again. I would definitely bring family here when they visit WS. read more

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Went back for taco Tuesday at the 4th Street location. Yes, the downtown location is definitely better than Hanes Mall. Tacos were on point. The scallop taco in particular was so good... So good that I didn't even get a pic before I dug in. If you're considering KCS, make sure to go downtown! read more

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