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    Red Claws Crab Shack

    3.8 (610 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:15 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    RED CLAWS CRAB SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Combination rice with no sausage
    Alicia F.

    So besides the seafood bucket I wanted to try something different, I decided to try the fried rice and fried calamari. The calamari was soo salty and the rice soo greasy as well as why they gave me baby shrimp in my rice. The servers weren't extremely approachable and after a party of 11 and 15% gratuity you would think?!?!

    Catina C.

    Service is always A+. There was a remodel since I was there last. So my signature is no longer written in the spot. The wood panels were clean...lol. lots of Tvs. Music was enjoyable. Water always tastes weird to me. I don't go there for the water. The crab. Cooked to perfection. Seasoning was medium. A little heavy on the garlic but no complaints here. Everything was delish.

    Fried corn
    Jasmin S.

    We got shrimp, black mussels, sausage, ramen noodles, corn, fried corn and a single catfish fillet. Everything was good including the catfish. I would get it again. We waited in line for about 20-30 minutes standing, until we were seated. Once seated, service was decently fast. Some of our mussels were still shut, and were provided another batch that was better. Overall, be prepared to spend some money here but also the flavor here is amazing and hits the spot every time. Place is decorated with fun accents. Not a boring spot, for sure.

    2 snow crabs,1 lb of shrimp,2 sausages,2 Corn on the Cob, and 2 Potatoes,we got the hot sauce & cajun seasoning! It was super good
    Angie G.

    This was by far the best seafood boil spot in Arlington,easy parking,easy to spot and the ambiance was really good! nice music and clean dining area.All the employees were super polite and attentive to us.The food was perfectly seasoned and cooked.We got the hot sauce and cajun seasoning and it was super bomb.10/10!

    Bucket #3  Cajun medium
    Linda A.

    We have been to several crab restaurants and we definitely do not change to Red Crab, the seafood is always fresh, the fish breaded, the rice mixed and the ramen mixed with the medium Cajun sauce we go at least twice a month and the team always very friendly and great place for looking a game too.

    Nette B.

    Meh, yes, I've had much better. I decided to visit this restaurant because of the high reviews. Order at the counter, then have a seat. I ordered 1 lb Snow Crab Legs with the most popular sauce medium and Crown on The Rocks. Also, I ordered the sauce on the side. When they brought my food, I could smell an odor. Sigh, it's okay. I asked for lime or lemon and dipped the crab meat into the sauce to mask the smell. Overall, I got my crab boil (crab only) fix.

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    Wrong order received and they really do not care. Just charged me more even though it was their fault.

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    If you love crab legs, this is a great place to go. We also tried to fries and gumbo. The portions are nice and the flavors are delicious.

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    Ghetto... arrived an hour and a half before close and was refused service ...would not even waste my time

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    Great Crawfish n beers. Happy Hour is great. Service Excellent and it gets crowded at night.

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    Ask the Community - Red Claws Crab Shack

    Why does no one answer the phone at either location?

    Both times when we have went there are only two people working there and the place was packed I don’t think they can hire anyone because no one wants a job after Covid but it’s worth driving over there fantastic food and service even if they were… 

    What ordering options do they have? I keep getting a busy signal by phone.

    It's only in person, there phones have been off for the longest so one time I was there and I asked my waiter and I was like "what's wrong with your phones?" And he said that they don't do over the phone orders at all on in person which I think… 

    Do you offer your sauce only for sale?

    Hi Hannah. We do not offer sauce only. Thanks for your inquiry.

    Do they have live crawfish? Or are they frozen?

    Right now they are live.

    What does the rc kick flavor taste like? is it lemon-y at all? :)

    no, it's not lemony its spicy.

    About how much are the buckets?

    They vary day to day based on Market price and what as in season. I think the least expensive was around $24 and the most was around $50-60

    Can the boils be prepared dairy free (no butter)? For someone with dairy intolerance?

    I don't know how serious your dairy allergies are, but to me, it was worth the discomfort!

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    This is a hidden gem and I am so glad to have found my way here due to a suggestion from a bestie…read more The atmosphere is fun but relaxed with multiple screens, and the food and drinks and R&B are ON POINT. We had lemon pepper wings, hot wings and loaded fries but the catfish ( NOT Swai) looked incredible. Will definitely be back! They open at 12 so come and get your lunch on. If you feel more drinky, Happy Hour is Wed-Fri feat. $5 small plates, $5 Crown and Down, and drink specials. Thursday night is ladies' night with a DJ and free shots for the girlies! Let me just drop you the addy, it's 4508 Matlock Rd, 76018! Pull up. Oh, also, ask for our bartender Nika! She's amazing!

    Let's just get into it…read more Our server took our order and when I asked for the catfish she asked if I wanted hush puppies or toast. But she did not disclose there will be a up charge... so not sure why she asked me options that weren't included in the combo I ordered. So I had that retinal charge on the check. They have auto gratuity on all checks. Food was good for fried food. My husband enjoyed his daiquiri but it was really sweet. The atmosphere was not what I expected pretty loud for such a small spot, but my husband enjoyed the music. So I would put this almost as a lounge category rather than a traditional sports bar. Overall I don't think the amount of food was appropriate for the price. Especially the fact that those mozzarella sticks were $10 and only included 4 thats $2.50 a piece. It just wasn't my vibe, but it wasn't bad overall

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    The Kickin’ Crab

    The Kickin’ Crab

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    Excellent Service...and food. Kylie Enjoyed the atmosphere…read morewith a nice vibe. Will be coming back again real soon.

    My girlfriends and I were craving a good seafood boil, and I suggested Kickin Crab since I drive by…read moreit every Tuesday on my way to bowling league. It's always packed, so I figured it had to be worth trying, and it definitely was! The restaurant is located in a great shopping plaza with an Asian market, boba shops, bakeries, and other stores, making it a fun area to explore before or after your meal. We were seated immediately, which was a pleasant surprise. The restaurant had a fun, energetic atmosphere with great music playing, making it the perfect spot for a girls' night. We started with a few appetizers: garlic noodles, Kickin Wings, and raw oysters. I didn't personally try the oysters, but my friend really enjoyed them. The Kickin Wings were my favorite appetizer! They were hot, crispy, and packed with flavor. The garlic noodles were just okay in my opinion, but the shrimp added to them was delicious. For our seafood boils, we ordered the Special Combo, which included 1/2 lb head-off shrimp, 1/2 lb snow crab, one potato, and sausage for $34.99, with the option to add more items for an additional charge. The seafood was fresh, well-seasoned, and flavorful. My only minor complaint was that the boil bag felt a little small, making it a bit difficult to really dig in and mix everything together the way I like. Overall, we had a great experience! The food was delicious, the service was friendly, the atmosphere was lively, and it was the perfect place to catch up with friends over seafood. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm craving a seafood boil. Would definitely recommend!

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