Last Night Our Dinner Party Had An AWESOME Experience!!! We Were Seated In The Dinner Party Area In No Time Once The First Few Had Arrived And Was Greeted By Our Wonderful Server "Tyesha". We Got Regular And Frozen Margaritas Which Were Delicious And Delightful.. Our Starters Were Wings And Calamari.. When I Tell You BOTH WERE SEASON TO PERFECTION‼A Few Guest And I Ordered Seafood Boils And The Rest Of The Family Ordered Their Delicious Fried Dishes!! I Had The Pound Of Shrimp And Lobster Tail Which Was All Glory!! It Was Absolutely Delicious!!!!! My Beau Had The King Crab Boil And He Absolutely Loves This Location Because He's Here At LEAST 3 TIMES A MONTH!!! Tyesha Was Heaven Sent... She Was Able To Manage Both Tables Without Hesitation And She Gave Us A Comfortable Experience Which Only Means That Being That This Was Our FIRST TIME DINING IN SINCE THE PANDEMIC.... WE ARE DEFINITELY ANXIOUS TO COME BACK AND DINE AGAIN!!!Thank You For The Great Hospitality For The Music Being Played To The Absolute Culture... I'm FROM MIAMI FLORIDA... THIS WAS DEFINITELY A HOME WELCOMING EXPERIENCE!!! Review Will Be Posted Per Google And Facebook read more

Heather was the best server we ever had. Very fast and hands on will come back to this location just because of her! Food was also delicious Thank you read more

Heather is hands down one of the best servers I've ever had. From the moment we were seated, she was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. She struck the perfect balance of being professional while still having a great sense of humor and warmth that made our dining experience even better read more

The boil bag is amazing, and the prices are reasonable and our server Heather is awesome.

Everything is boiled together. Sausage is boiled with the scallops, potato and the crab. Never had boiled sausage or scallops before and now I know why. Corn on the cob was way overcooked and mushy. I tossed it in the slop bucket they put on the table after the first bite. As for the rest of it, it's served in a plastic bag with all the sauces in the same bag which makes everything taste the same. Spent $60 a head (included one beer). For a total of $180. read more

The staff is exceptional. Very welcoming and helpful. This was my first time going and I did need an explanation. I ended up getting the lunch special shrimp basket. The massive plate came with a boat load of French fries and large shrimp. The crab cakes came with some lettuce and were very small. They were the size of hush puppies. I will have to go back and try the boils get a better idea about the food. I did like the items purchased enough but would not order the crab cakes again. They don't compare to Maryland crab cakes and are too small to my liking. They weren't bad... they were fine. I just prefer mine to have more meat to them and to have more seasoning. I would go back. I will have to try again when I have company and we can share some of their boils. read more

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We had a great experience. Our waitress Heather was attentive to our needs. The food was good as well. I love that you can use the weekday specials any day. read more

There was hair all in my food a long black piece of hair the second I open the bag, DO NOT EAT FROM HERE! I'm disgusted

5/15/25 I took my nephew out to eat at red crab our waiter a white lady with red hair forgot what we ordered she had to come back and ask us what we wanted. we got our food before getting our bucket. had to ask another waitress. once our waitress bought our bucket she forgot utensils and gloves/wipes. Started eating without them. Saw her talking and messing with her hair before finally bringing our utensils out which was not wrapped in a napkin. I did not appreciate the poor service that we received today for the amount of money we paid. read more

The food was great but came out all together. Put in the appetizer first , but came out with the salad and the entrees. Server gave the minimum amount of basic service in between her phone and watching a hip hop show. Food was great, but expected metal utensils ,more than one crab cracker , and a shrimp fork for the prices. Will try the place again but I'll bring my own seafood utensils next time. read more

Man ol man I love seafood and I grabbed some of this for my recent birthday and it was scrumptious, I went with the garlic butter mussels, scallops, shrimps, boil and oyster po boy! None of the food disappointed and it was finger licking good! read more

Service is terrible. At first when I arrived I thought they were short staffed, however there was a female running bar and hosting, another female waitress/host, and a male waitress. After sitting 30 minutes they finally took my order. I ordered a frozen margarita a appetizer and crab legs to go since I had such a long wait. Now it's 5p. I arrived at 345p. The male waitress came from the back double doors. After he brought my drink he told me the bartender made extra and sits I want the drink. I said no thank you I have to drive. He took my order and walked to the back. At least where I could not see him. Another group of fire came in. They still haven't gotten drinks yet either. It's been 15 minutes since they arrived. I heard the bartender say to staff I made extra. The staff asked what's in it. She said Patrone. She then pouted some of the margarita in a cup for the staff person who went back to the back entrance to the right of the bar. No fits yet. No appetizer. Bad service. Rude and they ignore you v when you ask for help. Lord help Red Crab! They need new staff read more

Not kid friendly. Wrap music with cursing. Very dirty windows, shutters, and doors. Floors look okay until you look near a wall or in the bathroom. Floor very sticking the the bathroom. Very fast food and bar service. Less than five minutes. Tasty food. It's Black Friday and no one else here at 6 pm. Another couple came in and the sat them in the next booth. Plenty of room to skip a booth or several tables. Demaris our server was awesome. read more

Eat here for the first time. Food came out hot and was very tasty. Service was excellent. Family friendly.

Yikes. First dine-in experience at red crab. Hey management, do you see what's going on at your establishment? HORRIBLE service. Probably some of the worst I've ever experienced. No enthusiasm from anyone working. One waitress was actually on the phone while she was seating customers! Hostess and servers couldn't give less of a F about how any customers were doing. Everyone walked around like zombies or junkies. Took 10 min for our server to even show up to the table, she showed up just as we are about to walk out. They didn't give me a crab cracker or necessary tool to eat crab legs. Had to ask three different people. Nice place, great food, but the staff really does not care to be there and it shows! read more

Great food i had the dungeness crabs and shrimp boil is was really tasty. Our waitress was on point also great service.

I love this place! It never disappoints. Just go ahead and make your on and get everything you like!

Family of 4 are for $98 before tip. Holy smokes the sauce the food swims in is INCREDIBLE. I chose "all" sauces option since I couldn't decide on one and it is a great and flavorful choice. Also, the spice levels they ask, I chose "hot" and it was pretty tame but again, VERY flavorful. The shrimp and scallops were tender and the potato swimming in the sauce was excellent. The food is a solid 5+ considering you are in Burlington. The food to cost ratio makes this place a solid "4" for us. Service was excellent. Inside is nicely decorated - not sure why we've not been here before. We will be back. read more

Red Crab -Burlington - Red Crab Fried Rice! - Seafood Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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The best service in town!!! Z was our waitress for a party of 22 and she did the BEST job!!! Asia, assistant manager, was the bartender and the drinks were more than expected and definitely worth the $8!! The food is always good and cooked perfectly! The flavor is just right and the cooks know how to cook seafood! This is not your average "Red Crab". Better than Greensboro, better than Wilmington. The restaurant is clean and so modern, new seats, new tables and updated restrooms! They even had a happy birthday banner on the wall as we walked in for a birthday party, free of charge! Definitely the best birthday dinner spot in Burlington! read more

My kids and I love eating here. It's not cheap but it's so worth it. My girls love shrimp and crab legs. My oldest loves their corn on the cob. We always get the juicy special as the sauce. They get theirs mild and I get mine medium because I like a little kick/spicy-ness to my food. We were just here for my birthday and our waitress was amazing and so sweet. She kept checking on us and next time we go I wouldn't mind sitting in her section if she is working. read more

Red Crab -Burlington - Sauce running down my daughter arm and all on her face - Seafood Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

I got the Sunday special and it was quite delicious! Ordering was quick and easy and I was able to pick up my food just 10 minutes later. The brought it out on curbside pick up! read more

Excellent food. Good service. However, during our last visit, the restaurant played explicit rap music at a very loud volume. The lyrics were quite vulgar. The staff explained that this is the music they play on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I will not be back to dine in. I will possibly get takeout. read more

If music determines where you eat, I don't trust your opinions on good food. Seriously, if "rap/hip hop" bothers you then stay home. Don't go out. I don't want to hear depressing, adulterous country music while I'm eating. The service has always been good. People received the poor service might want to see what they did first to receive it. Be nice to your server and they will be nice to you. As the customer, you set the tone of how you will be treated. Just because you're a customer doesn't mean you're automatically right. read more

I tried this place for the first time today and ordered carry out. The hostess was cordial and friendly, and even though she was juggling multiple tasks she was still able to be relatively attentive. I ordered the Catfish Poboy. Although the sandwich was tasty, I was disappointed by the two small flimsy pieces of fish. To avoid eating a mouthful of bread and lettuce, I had to cut the sandwich in half and move both pieces of fish to one half of the sandwich. I'll give them a pass this time in hopes that this was just a fluke, but if it happens on a return visit, I am going to call it quits. read more

If You Love Seafood, The Red Crab is thee place to Eat. Server, Demarious, and Staff was A Delight, Excellent Service , (Thank You Demariious) I & Family had a Wonderful time. I HIGHLY recommend Red Crab. Thee Shrimp , Fries ,CRABs, Potatoe, And Sweet Spicy Corn, Was Delicious.. read more

The waitress was very nice and attentive, the food came out fast, was hot and full of flavor! The experience was exactly what I was expecting. read more

Okay. Seafood in the middle of the state is not always our go to. We generally only really eat seafood if we travel out to the coast. However, this place was THE best. The spice was perfectly described by our awesome waiter (impeccable wait staff and service) and every single thing was delicious. Word to the wise, wear the bib and make sure your drink is close before you start digging in!! It is messy and good! Reminiscent of New Orleans, we will be coming back for more!! read more

Red Crab -Burlington - Saturday special: 1/2 lb crab legs, 1/2 lb shrimp and a lobster tail. - Seafood Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

If I could give zero stars I would. The quality of the food is not fresh nor does it have good seasoning. I ordered some clam chowder soups and it tasted like a potato soup with an oatmeal substance. I also had ordered some oysters which tasted like they were old and defrosted. They credited the oysters however charged me for an extra order of sausages which we never got nor ordered and the 2 clam chowder soups. The worst 120 dollars ever spent. read more

food was great service was not had to continue to get the servers attention to get a second and third beer read more

Delicious and worth the price. Hard to find good priced seafood that is actually SEASONED. Will be visiting often! read more

Red Crab -Burlington - Create Your Own - Shirmp & Sausage - Seafood Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

I absolutely full heartedly loved this place!! The food was delicious and the people that work here are very helpful and nice. I will definitely be back more then once!!! Soooo good!!! I can't wait!!! read more

I love red crab it's my favorite everytime I go my waiter is the best Tyesha she's always very friendly ....I make sure I sit at her table lol read more

Super good and definitely worth the price! Best seafood I've had in a long time and staff was attentive and very helpful with all the questions we had! Will definitely be back read more

Red Crab -Burlington - Seafood Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

We had never eaten there before so we thought we'd try this restaurant. I ordered fried oysters. I think the oysters were older than I am. They were the worst oysters I've ever eaten in my entire life. If it weren't for the french fries, a meal would have been a total waste. Not only will we never return but I would advise no one else to frequent this restaurant either. read more

Hands down the best seafood in Burlington NC. The service we recieved by Olivia was spetacular! You have definitely gained a customer. Thank you. read more

I had the worst experience today at this establishment. The server was rude, disrespectful, and should not serve trash much less people. Her attitude was as though we were doing her a favor being there and were an inconvenience when asking for service or an explanation relative to something on the menu. Ummm, isn't that your job??? Customer service was definitely not her strong point, and her appearance also showed that as well. I demanded a different server and Olivia came through and made a great service recovery. She was great. I did make a complaint to the manager, but it appeared as though it fell on deaf ears. I will be writing the corporate offices on this with more specifics. I think they have lost a loyal customer. My friends, family, and I frequent this restaurant, and my visiting parent comes in and their first visit is met with this nasty, unprofessional attitude. Going forward, my friends, and family will have to take our business elsewhere. Some things we just don't have to put up with!!! read more

It was just okay. We had been here before but it had been precovid. The staff is much smaller in number and there weren't nearly as many customers as before. Made me wonder if the service or food quality had gone down since our last visit. The food was fine but nothing special and our waiter was kind and attentive. There were videos of fish and other shapes and colors on the large wall in back. If you were on drugs you'd be tripping out from it all. I didn't like it. It seemed weird to me but was hard to avoid as my seat faced that wall. I don't think we will try this place again for a while but I won't discourage others from going. It just didn't do it for me personally. read more

Had an amazing Valentine's Day dinner. Fantastic food and even better service! Love the fun atmosphere, as well! All around awesome restaurant. read more

Great meal and wonderful service! This location had fallen off during our last few visits. A recent management change has worked wonders. Food is wonderful, service is attentive and professional, and the staff seem to really enjoy being here. Be sure to ask for Asia and Heather. read more

Excellent, I'm from MD, the seafood here rivals home. First visit, two days ago...going back for dinner with wife tonight.