We had been curious about the Luscious Crab and finally made plans to celebrate two birthdays over…read morelunch on a Friday. I'm so sad we waited so long to visit. The decorations in there are super cute - underwater / boats / sea life themed. They even had cool doors that looked like that of a ship. The place was very clean and well organized. Every table had a roll of paper towels which was much needed after handling the delicious seafood. We split the Luscious Special Boil (I believe) and it was the perfect amount for the 8 of us! They split it into 2 plates to split more easily and it was perfect! Everything had amazing flavor and we left satisfied. We will definitely be back! One note - if you have a larger group, make sure to call in for a reservation to ensure they can accommodate you.

There's not many great seafood boil option in MN which makes me even more grateful for this place!!…read moreIt's a solid seafood boil for an affordable price! The space was clean and I appreciated the bibs, gloves, bucket and tools they provided customers. The staff was kind and attentive. I love being able to choose the flavor and spice of my food and I'll absolutely be back!

Try picturing your local Chinese restaurant, but make it emptier, dirtier, and more run down. And…read moreto make it worse, all of these qualities can't even be offset with some good food. We weren't greeted when we walked in and were left standing at the front wondering if we had to seat ourselves until someone finally came out and just brought us to one of the empty tables. There was another empty table that hadn't been bussed with the plastic bag containing seafood boil and half eaten corn by us, and it was clear that this place was short staffed. Now, to be clear, the biggest faults of this place don't stem from them being short staffed (like the unbussed tables or the wait to sit down). It comes from the mediocrity of the food and the filthy bathroom. We ordered some beef skewers (5 pieces) which were just fine. We also ordered the seafood boil with medium spice garlic sauce, peeled shrimp, snow crab cluster, and added sausages. When I asked the server how spicy their "spicy" is, I was told "it depends on what your spice tolerance is," which was entirely unhelpful. When the boil came out, we didn't receive a lobster cracker despite ordering crab legs, and just had to crack them ourselves. The sauce left no impression besides being mostly garlic and whatever nondescript sauce that provided a slight modicum of heat. The best thing was the sausage, which probably came out of a package. The worst part of the visit was when I had to go to the bathroom, which I walked into a dingy, dark bathroom where one stall was "out of order" and the other was so filthy that your average frat bathroom in the middle of a rager party probably would have been cleaner. I just made a beeline straight out of the bathroom. I try to give small businesses the benefit of the doubt, as I realize that many improvements require $$$ which means that you need more customers and you need renovations to get more customers etc.. etc.. but for now I think I would tell my friends and anyone reading this to steer clear.

I had a very poor experience at The Cajun House. I had just flown in and wanted to grab something…read morequick on the way home, and The Cajun House had been something we've considered trying for some time. We walked in to see a staff member who clearly didn't enjoy his job. He didn't greet us and made us approach him before he asked how many people would be dining. Looking into the dining room, there were several empty tables that had not been bused, and there was only one other party dining at the time. This was already a red flag, indicating that the staff didn't care about the cleanliness or appearance of the dining room. The menu is very extensive. From the outside, it isn't clear, but The Cajun House is a Chinese restaurant first and a seafood boil restaurant second. The first page of the menu is entirely dedicated to dim sum. I was surprised to see that they were serving dim sum late at night, and I questioned how fresh everything was. Flipping through the menu, about two out of ten pages were dedicated to seafood boil or Cajun dishes, which was a bit unexpected given the restaurant's name. Anyway, we decided to go for the seafood boil, and ordered a side of beef skewers to try. From former reviews and pictures, it seemed like these were the most popular items. The beef skewers came out first. One order was 13 dollars and came with five skewers. This was on the pricier side but not unfair. We split the dish. The beef had decent flavor, although nothing crazy. It wasn't fatty, but it had some seasoning on it to make up for the lack of quality. The beef was also relatively tender. It had a bit of a chew, but in a pleasant way, pretty much the texture I would look for in a noodle or fried rice dish. I was somewhat satisfied with this dish. For the seafood boil, we went for the combo. Every combo comes with two potatoes and two pieces of corn by default, each of which can be added on for two dollars each, a sauce, and a selection of two different seafood components. We went for the shrimp and "crab cluster" for an additional three dollars, adding on a dozen sausage slices and the garlic butter sauce. Right off the bat, it was easy to tell that the seafood wasn't very fresh. Both the crab and shrimp had a weird, off-putting flavor and aftertaste. It was slightly fishy and didn't sit well on my palette. We also weren't given anything to crack the crab shell with. We resorted to just using our teeth and trying our best to pull it apart with our hands, and using the skewer sticks from the beef to push out the meat. The garlic butter sauce wasn't great either. The meat wasn't picking up the sauce very well and retained very little flavor. The highlight for me was the sausage. It was surprisingly smoky and burst with flavor. It picked up some of the sauce, but the flavor I liked definitely came independent of the sauce. The potato and corn were both fine. They had decent texture, especially the corn. The potato was on the mushy side, but still served its purpose. For a lot of our meal, there were no employees in sight. It was impossible to wave anyone down. Our waiter was sitting down out of sight, and the only other worker we saw seemed to be working the back of the house. When we finished our food, it wasn't clear if we were supposed to wait for someone to bring us the check. We waited about five to seven minutes before someone came in to pick up an online order. When our waiter popped out to give the customer their order, we walked up to the front and paid out. We weren't given a check to make sure there weren't any mistakes, and just had to go with what he said. From start to finish, the service was really bad. The only time we got a refill on water was when our food got delivered. Other than that, we were never checked on. It just seemed like our waiter didn't care at all. The dining room was messy and unorganized, and the food was generally mediocre, with the seafood leaving a lot to be desired. There was plenty more on the menu to try, especially the Chinese food, but everything seemed dirty, and I didn't like how I was questioning the cleanliness of the food. This combined with the very unpleasant experience I had with the service will definitely discourage me from coming back.

This place continues to deliver amazing seafood boils! I get one at least once a year and have been…read moredoing so for around 10 years! This place is located in a busy strip mall, so parking can be a bit tricky but not horrible. The service here is always good! You can either order ahead of time or I always order in the restaurant and it takes about 10-15 minutes for them to get it all put together. On this stop, I saw a woman being fairly demanding to the staff and they handled it with grace! Awesome customer service! We got snow crab clusters, lobster tails, whole shrimp, mussels , corn and potatoes in spice level 2 House mix seasoning! For my Minnesota friends, 2 is fairly spicy! Not burn your mouth but have some water ready and your nose will run! Just as a heads up! There is SOOOOO much garlic!! We absolutely love it!! We dip crackers or bread in the sauce too! I've never eaten inside here, but there are a few tables. This place is always clean looking. They have had me for 10 plus years and they will continue to have my business for decades more!

Was in the area and had a craving for Cajun seafood boil. I did a search and we decided to try this…read morelocation due to the many Google reviews. The inside is small with a few tables for dining in. You order at the counter, grab a table and they bring the food to your table. We didn't know what to order and the person helping us was super patient, extremely friendly and helpful. We had the lobster tails, the Jonah crab claws, snowcrab cluster with the recommended house mix sauce at a spice level of medium. I had asked for a side of the spicy level sauce to add more spice. WARNING: the spicy level is extremely spicy! The medium spice level was just perfect! The flavor was absolutely delicious and so amazing! I recommend ordering a side of rice to have with it. Just lather that sauce on top and have it with your seafood... incredible. Also, if you want to take the rest of the sauce home, they will be happy to bag it up for you! Service was just spot on. We were also given such great service and friendly conversation. We will definitely come again! One of my favorite spots now. Go check them out, you won't be disappointed!

We ordered the combo #1 to go yesterday and the food was so so good! I would normally give this a 5…read morebut since we ordered for 6:30 about an hour ahead of time and got there at 6:30, my food wasn't ready till at least 7:15. I understood it was such a busy time, but the one thing that really disappointed me is that someone came in after me and ordered the food at the counter, and left before me with their food, which really left a bad taste in my mouth. Although, the waiting experience was not great, I did love the food so much, and I do want to come back here and try more!

We got the combo #2, and it was good (4/5). The crab was great and the best out of everything. I…read moregot the same thing about a year ago or so, and it was a lot better than, a definite 5/5. I think I might have gotten a different seasoning then, but they also gave us more crawfish then. It was still good overall but just did not wow me like last time. They have some other good options I am interested in trying too! The service and ambiance are good (4/5)!

Y'all, this place is a sleeper restaurant. It is in a bit of a sketchy area with less than stellar…read morereviews. However, my friends and I were craving Cajun food and wanted to give it a shot. Boy, were we surprised! The seafood was so fresh when we ordered. We got the shrimp, crawfish, and snow crab legs. Maybe they just got their shipment on Monday, but it really hit the spot. They did mess up my order ( I ordered House Mix with Medium spice but got Garlic Butter with Mild spice), but it didn't change the fact I enjoyed my meal thoroughly. Also, their corn was great. I'm usually a fan of seafood boils that have a thicker sauce consistency (like King Cajun), so if you're the same, you might want to skip. Their sauce is a bit on the more liquid side. I would say if you're gonna eat here, place your order online and pick up your food and head out. It will hit the spot, but you don't want your car parked around outside cause it's honestly a bit scary.

If you want seafood & aren't looking for a fancy restaurant, this is your place!…read more Food was good & shrimp a bit rubbery.. I appreciate the king crab came with slits cut on it so you can crack them open easier! I ordered the "Feast Combo 2" which includes half one king crab legs, half pound snow, crab legs, half pound shrimp with no head, one corn, one potato and side of fries! Cost was $66.48 with a pop!

I love a good crab boil and Captain Crab is the best location I've found for it! The crab boil is…read moreso delicious and the portion sizes are unbelievable! My husband and I have been here multiple times and each time we typically order the Commander's platter with Boom Boom sauce (mix of all the other flavors) with Fire spiciness. As scary as it sounds, the Fire is just the right amount of heat in our opinion if you like food on the spicy side. We'll throw in some broccoli, smoked sausage, and order a side of rice to round the meal out. Everything is always seasoned perfectly and there's enough to enjoy leftovers the next day too. With the maritime decor, delicious food, and friendly service, we'll be coming here for a while!

Captain crab was my first ever seafood boil experience!…read more The staff were great and super helpful in explaining how everything works and the available selections. The restaurant itself has fun oceanic decor and made for a great overall experience! The seasoning / sauces were AMAZING (i could literally drink it) and complimented the shrimp & crab legs so well. Service is fairly quick and they give you a bib and gloves to wear while eating! Overall, the food was delicious and it was a fun experience!!

Got the soft shell crab appetizer to split among 4. It was very tasty. The seasoning was simple, it…read morereminded me of salt & pepper shrimp. We also shared combo 1 and added 1lb of snow crab (two clusters). The House Cajun sauce was good, but heavy on garlic/"jarlic" and could have been saucier. Next time I'd ask for/order a side of extra sauce for dipping. The dish could have used more than 2 (halves) or corn on the cob. Everything in the boil tasted good! Some other highlights: 1) there's a shared parking lot to the side of the building as well as metered parking in the front. It was busy when I went, so I parked around the corner- for free. 2) I wasn't a fan of the ordering process. Before I get into why, I'd recommend browsing the menu ahead of time to determine what you want. That said, we had a reservation (on Valentine's Day) and the place was understandably busy. There wasn't a hostess station so we headed to the register to check-in. That's where we learned that before being seated, we'd have to first order (and pay). With how extensive the menu was, and crowded the immediate area was- the process felt a bit chaotic and overwhelming. 3) The space is cute. A good amount of tables, and simple but cute decor. After being seated, staff stopped by at different points with bibs, gloves, and disposable plates/utensils. 4) Food took a long time to come out, but I won't ding them because again... it was busy. However, having to remind and re-remind staff of missing items (rice, garlic bread) did leave an unfavorable impression. My hope is things are more buttoned-up on an average day. That said, while I'm giving grace for the cons I still rate it as okay. I'd be down for giving it another shot during a non-peak period to see if the experience is better or the same.

Went to King Cajun for my birthday dinner because I was craving seafood. It did not disappoint! We…read moreordered Special Meal 3 with King Cajun sauce (all seasonings) at the order counter and we each got a beverage with it - I believe it was only cans or a water bottle. They don't serve alcohol and while you order at the counter, the servers did a good job refilling our waters. There's a small parking lot on the west side of the block that had plenty of parking for the businesses. Make sure to wear something you're comfortable getting messy cause I definitely walked away with a butter-stained sweatshirt!

Great food ,Great Service, Nice atmosphere. The waiter Amber very nice and make sure the customer…read moreis satisfied. Got a taste for some good seafood and soul. I do recommend to check it out!

My mind is blown. The seafood here is affordably priced and I am not used to that!…read more My friends and I split the deluxe, with a couple add ons. It was plenty for the 3 of us. We also got the fries oysters, a side of sweet potato fries, and soft shell crab. I was so shocked that the soft shell crab appetizer came with 4 for only $13. I've always only had 1 for $14 in Chicago! Everything tasted good, and the service and ambiance were great too! It's a little bit of a drive, but there amounts of food for the price makes it worth the trip. Come here if you want seafood boil!

Been a minute since I'd been to the Po' Boy shop and having chef Dan from Little Tijuana doing a…read morepopup was the perfect excuse. The bartender is usually the server on this side of the house. He's always extremely welcoming, helpful, and makes a stiff drink. Fri-Sun they shop runs a "backdoor burger bar" after the normal po' boy shop house and you know I had to get the fried cauliflower. The dish is, more or less, the same as the one from Little Tijuana so I had to get it. This version seemed to have been made a bit more "edina" by removing a lot of the spicy ginger flavor from the original that I love so much. It was still really good, though. Perfectly tempura'd florets with kewpie and a sweet soy-based sauce like hoisin. I'd get it again (I always do) but recommend getting the full Little T's experience if you get the chance

Hey Travoodies Hey Finally I tried it ... They close by 3p…read moreand I got there in time because I usually miss them. Small little place packed with some goodness. Super cute waitress who is there everyday Saturday; I forgot her name. If it's get packed there, I can see the wait being crazy. I went for the boudin balls of course and the shrimp poboy. I won't lie the poboy was good but what made it amazing is the lemon aioli that I added to it. The boudin balls were chicken and actually tasty. I give it 4 out 5 and I will definitely try again.

The best Happy Hour specials in the North Loop. I love…read morethese beef sliders. They are so good. I opt for wine this time however I usually get the hurricane. I definitely feel like a hurricane after those drinks LMFAOOOOO!!!

I came here for a graduation lunch with 9 people and we were seated right away and our waitress,…read moreAshley, was very personable, friendly, and provided exceptional customer service. I tried the boiled shrimp, crab cake Niçoise salad, and the jambalaya. I was pleased with all the food! The flavor in the jambalaya was the perfect balance of spicy and salty. I would definitely come here again!