got their seafood boil, garlic noodles, and the lobster roll. honestly their lobster roll is phenomenal. i like that they toast and butter the bread, so good. i would go back just to eat their lobster roll again. everything else was alright, seafood was fresh and service was good too. read more

Shaking Crab - Boston Common - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Low-key, casual spot to get your seafood fix on, big time! Portion size is ridiculously large and fabulously good! Note you the dining room is upstairs. There may be an elevator, but I didn't see one. We sat down immediately, and our host/server was on top of several tables with great service. The seafood boils are great as was the fried shrimp platter. read more

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I had the fried shrimp basket and my wife had the chicken sandwich. 10/10. The price was right and the waiter Shiggy anticipated everything we needed from drinks to condiment refills. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Boston. read more

My family and I stopped by Shaking Crab while visiting Boston, and it was honestly one of the best restaurant experiences we've had. The seafood boil was amazing, but the real highlight of our visit was our server Shiggy. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and somehow managed to take care of everyone in the restaurant without making it feel like he was the only one working the floor. He kept our drinks full, brought us new gloves before we even had to ask, and cleaned up around our table while we ate. The food was great, but Shiggy's service is what really made this place stand out. We're visiting from out of town and already talking about coming back before we leave. If you're lucky enough to have Shiggy as your server, you're in good hands! read more

I decided to celebrate Father's Day a little early with a seafood boil to go. I love seafood boil and live crawfish, unfortunately they didn't have any. Frozen is no bueno, I rather double up on the shrimp. Overall the boil was fine, wasn't terrible but also not the best. It wasn't well mixed and some shrimp were disintegrating, which wasn't appetizing. Because I love live crawfish I called them in the afternoon and no one answered. When I walked in the first floor was closed off and felt like it was an empty restaurant, but they have a second floor and you could hear rowdy conversations. Also as I waited for my takeout, a number of parties with reservations walked in. read more

Food wasn't all that bad but customer service was horrible man was rude as soon as we walked in making a face and bashed us when we pressed no to a tip and said " if I knew you were going to say no to a tip I wouldn't have checked on you guys so many times" ((we were the only customers there)) read more

I went and got crab legs, Shiggy my server let me to think that a half isn't good enough so I bought two. If you can't eat that much that's definitely a mistake. It came with potatoes and corn, I really love corn so I got a side of their fried corn. I don't regret that at all, though I could eat less cuz it was so much food. I also got muscles and shrimp, the sauce I got was really good. I love this location because you get to look out at downtown while you're eating, and you can find parking actually. The servers are great and friendly. This was on a Super Bowl Sunday so there wasn't much people there but they did have the game on. I like that they cater to their customers. read more

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This place is soo underrated! Their seafood boil is so affordable, so delicious and so juicy! We got 2 pounds of the shrimp head on, 1/2 pound of mussels, 1 pound of snow crab and a side order of the sausage. Plus a side of the garlic noodles. It came all in one bag with 1 corn and 1 potato. We got the SHAKING sauce medium level spicy and it was so flavorful and it has a good balance of flavor and spice. It comes with a lot of garlic and seasoning as you can see in the photo, they were piled right on top of the seafood! The shrimp and mussel were super big and juicy! It goes so well with the sauce!! The snow crab came in a big cluster of 5 and the meat was cooked just right. We shared all of this among 3 people and I think it was just the right amount for $22 per person. However, there was a big table of drunk people behind us and they were so loud and disturbing. The place is not that big, so they really took up lots of room and were really load. We sat right next to them and they really gave us a headache and it was hard for us to even talk to each other without yelling. I wish the employees could have handled them better or at all, but I understand how difficult it would be to control a big group of drunk people. That was our only issue but I hope this is just a one time instance and it doesn't happen often. read more

Shaking Crab - Boston Common - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This place was so dirty. We walked in and there was previous dirty tables that no one was rushing to clean. The seafood boil tasted amazing but portion was small. The waiter also insisted that we tip a lot He wouldn't let us leave unless we did. read more

The food was fine, half of our party enjoyed their meals and half really did not. Everyone basically ordered the same thing but quality and taste varied heavily from person to person. The menu was dated and we were told we could not order half a pound despite there being a price listed for it on the menu. Our server seemed a little awkward initially but it quickly turned into him being quite rude. He was unknowledgeable about the menu items and could not offer recommendations. read more

Haven't been to another place with a Cajun boil near Boston and was impressed by the size of the crawfish. For two people we got the boil with snow crab (full), crawfish (full), and shrimp (full) with the shaking sauce and hot spice plus sausage add-on. The food was all delicious. We are used to spice and it wasn't too hot, could try the next level. This seemed like the right amount of food for both of us. The server was great and helped us navigate the menu. read more

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It was my boyfriend's first time trying seafood boil and he totally enjoyed! I think they were a bit understaffed the night I went, but the people working were still so nice and accommodating. At first we were sorta confused walking in because you have to go upstairs to get a table, and we weren't sure what to do since no one was downstairs to help us out for a bit. But once we got sat, they were very friendly and helpful. The place wasn't too busy when we went, besides one big party. So it was pretty chill and didn't feel crowded at all. The seafood seemed good quality to me and I really liked the sauce. Overall, I like the place a lot and I hope to come again the next time I'm in Boston! read more

Shaking Crab - Boston Common - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was alright 6.5/10 The problem I had was THERE WAS A LITERAL BUG IN MY DRINK. It was brought to me that way. I showed my server ... not only did he remake it but I was CHARGED for the drink that had a bug in it which was COMPLETELY OUT OF MY CONTROL. My table was sticky when seated & i didn't complain but after having a bug in my drink I fear this restaurant is not clean . John staffer needs to pay this place a visit ASAP. read more

Good food. Good service. The ambiance was just blah like most places in Boston. I think it's a Boston thing. But I was able to watch the Celtics vs Heat on tv while I ate a late dinner after seeing Tracy Morgan comedy show that was being taped for HBO. The taste is different than similar restaurants in other parts of the country. I will admit that I like I had a choice of spiciness for my food. read more

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The food was great! Especially, the boiled bag with king crab, shrimp, lobster tail, potatoes and corn ( add on). The crawfish roll...not a fan but it was great because I had lobster roll and crab roll today to another restaurant. Service was good he obliged to request that we sat in the first floor because of medical reason. The shack was cool . Lighting was good too. read more

Shaking Crab - Boston Common - Crawfish roll - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Overall rating: 5 stars, a hidden gem in Boston and my absolute favorite for seafood boil Food: seafood boil, calamari, noodles, we got the combo bag which could either be purchased in 1/2 pound bags or 1 pound bags. Our combo bag had shrimp, king crab legs, mussels, potatoes, and corn. Texture: the house Cajun sauce is gooey and delicious, it coats the seafood and sides beautifully Pricing: $35 for a half pound bag (you get a half pound of chosen seafood) Ambiance: There isn't much for ambiance, a few nautical inspired decor. The windows face Boston Common and lets a good amount of light in Seating & Parking: lots of seating, it's located above a cafe, no parking spaces Service: straight forward! Music: pop and country Bathrooms: men and women bathrooms Final comments: move favorite seafood boil spot, they empty your seafood boil into trays for easiest access read more

Shaking Crab - Boston Common - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food was Bomb, drinks were Bomb, I like how this shaking crab's aesthetics are compared to Newton and quincy and the Service was 5 star s/o shiggy! He made sure everything was made properly and paid attention to our table and made sure to take care of all our needs and wants without being overbearing!!! read more

The food here is so great that even the employees order delivery from every restaurants. The ambiance is so great, even out front where there are constantly 6 dumpsters. And the service is so great that you will never eat the food that they choose not to eat as well. This place is q must visit if you are completely out of brain cells and want to plunge your toilet multiple times very soon! read more

Great experience for takeout food, had ordered a couple bags of boiled shrimp after being out and about a good part of a Friday which included flying to Boston and then catching a sporting event. Flavorful shrimp on a few different marinades, with complimentary potatoes and corn. Staff was so incredibly nice and friendly, overall just a great experience and wish I could have gotten back during my trip. I definitely will be back when I next visit Boston. Highly recommend. read more

Came back here again. I got the half lobster, which is one lobster tail, half mussels, which are around 8-9 mussels and I added noodles. The mussels are fresh and big and the lobster is good too. The only problem is that the sauce is outside and the seafood doesn't have much sauce flavor when we eat them. The corn and potatoes are worse because they just taste like steamed ones and then flavor is really not in it. Unless we have to eat together with the garlic which has the sauce flavor. The noodle is good though as it's the most flavorful. They just don't give you a fork by default. So it's weird to eat noodles with hand. Service is slow on the first floor. The lighting is dim at night as well. read more

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I was disgusted after receiving my crawfish and crab legs only to find a roach in the bag of crawfish. I couldn't believe it. Makes me wonder about the sanitary conditions of this restaurant. I will never eat here or order from this place. I am beyond disgusted. I called to inform them and someone told me to email Simon, and they provided the email address. I emailed and sent pictures. No response. I have written a rating on Yelp in years, but I refuse to not share to prevent others from having a similar experience. I wish I could leave a 0 rating. read more

Shaking Crab - Boston Common - Roach cooked in sauce/crawfish batch. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food came out really fast, the seasoning was delicious! They gave us all the tools we needed, including bibs, gloves, wet wipes, trash bags, and shelling tools. There were lots of options for sauces and spicy levels. Only thing is that we got a lot of food but didn't feel full at the end read more

Shaking Crab - Boston Common - FRIED CATFISH BASKET, SEAFOOD GALORE with Cajun seasoning - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great spot to nourish before reasonable walk to Theater District. Not a lot of seating. Would definitely make Reservation over weekend . read more

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When we first walked up the stairs one of the girls that worked there was very rude to us, asking if we were looking for the bathroom I said no that we wanted to eat, she looked us up and down with disgust and didn't respond to me. Our server was nice and the food came out quick. Food was okay, definitely not worth what you pay for it. 2 legs of king crab for $98?! Would be fine paying that price if we were getting at least some more food than that. It was very small and the environment was loud. If you're looking for good crab I would not recommend this place at all. read more

Super spicy good garlic sauce - Only thing must have less oil - But overall good food Cajun style served over -fresh seafood. Easy peel prawn with additional $- Just A bit unused to,as the view of the window while we are eating is cemetery maybe is normal over there - Good tasty spices food experience read more

Everything about this place is great. Fast prompt service. Drinks are great. The ambiance is fitting for a seafood place on the water. We did tuna tacos and clam plate. Clams were melt in your mouth and the raw tuna tacos were flavorful. read more

The food here left me with hours of suffering with nonstop vomiting , stomach pain , dizziness, and dehydration at the ER, then the manager argued with me about giving me a refund. Wouldn't even let me get a word in on the phone when I called, had to dispute the payment with my bank. Don't recommend going here. read more

Ordered 3 orders of Lobsters and one clam boil. The lobsters were good but very small. Dont expect an ounce over a pound. My wife had the clam boil. I asked the waitress what type of clams came with it. Were they steamers or little necks? She didn't even come back with an answer. To our surprise they were these small Chinese buffet style clams that definitely not local. I would not recommend this place if you want local seafood. This is an imitation seafood restaurant. read more

Great place!! Service and food was exactly what we wanted!! And to think we almost didn't stop in bc we say a 3.5 rating!! WAY TOO LOW!!! read more

Shiggy is the literal best. We truly cannot emphasize enough how much we appreciate him. He has not 5/5 but 6/5 star service. This was my first time at Shaking Crab and I had high expectations coming from Los Angeles considering broils are super popular everywhere. Nice people really make a place the best. Shiggy stood out and was diligent manning so many tables and acting super quickly with our waters and gloves. His smile is so welcoming and you can tell he represents this restaurant impeccably well. He knew accurately around how many mussels or clams would come with half or full pounds. Thank you again Shiggy!! Ps the mussels, shrimp (head on), and crawfishes were our favorites with medium level Cajun sauce!! read more

I loved the food and the service The shrimp was fresh and tasty I went there several times, however sometimes the shrimp wasn't fresh enough but overall it's good to try it. read more

We had a great time here with our 3 and 7 year old. Muscles and shrimps are superb. My kids loves all kids meals - even my husband. Will be back soon! And 4 of us for under $100! read more

Shaking crab always hits the spot and is such a good price for the amount of seafood you're going to get. The only issue I had was that this location just isn't nice. It doesnt look very clean and the ambience is non existent. read more

Shaking Crab - Boston Common - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ordered the dungeonness cluster and clams. I think the portions were kind of small compared to other spots. May not recommend this combo since the clams are usually fallen out of the shell and can easily look like you're end up with very little. I think the sauce was more dominant with the melted butter. I ordered the shaking spicy and there was very mild spicy level to it. Also, the Shirley temple was very sweet. Too sweet for my personal preference. I would be open to given this spot a second try. read more

Shaking Crab - Boston Common - Dungeonness cluster with clams - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Visiting from San Francisco. Had their fried lobster tail basket and the following day I had the fried shrimp basket. It was so delicious! Highly recommend! The waiter was so attentive and friendly, believe the waiters name is Shaggy. Highly recommended! read more

The food was so good and came out really fast along with drinks! The service was efficient and attentive, and most importantly friendly. It was a cute view of the city and cemetery. The rating is way too low, great stop if you're in town! read more

Upstairs seating at the Shaking crab overlooking the Boston Commons with a/c was a pleasant experience. We had the Toasted lobster roll with tasty fries and a Cajun seasoned shrimp and snow crab boil. The whole experience of a shrimp and crab boil is messy but a good time. The waiters brought extra gloves, napkins and a wet towel at the end. read more

Loved this place. I didn't know what to expect here before I entered, so I was a bit nervous. But everything went well. They have made everything so easy for the customers. Once you go in and find a table to sit, you will have to scan a code to see the menu. There are mainly 2 sections. 1. Shaking menu 2. Regular menu (Sandwiches, sides etc.) I don't see the point of going here and not having something from the shaking menu. Basically they give you a plastic bag that contains your order (meat/veggies/fish/crab/lobster + flavor + spice). They give you plastic gloves to protect your hands. Once you wear your gloves, all you have to do is dig in! I ordered the Shrimp + Mussels with their house flavor and max spice level. the flavor/sauce was spicy and delicious, although I would have loved more spice. The shrimp and mussels were fresh, well cooked and tasty. We also ordered a chicken sandwich, but it was not that good. Won't make that mistake again. Overall, a nice experience at Shaking Crab! Will go again to try some Crab/Lobster/Craw Fish! read more

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The MOST INCREDIBLE seafood feast we have ever had. Worth every penny and more!! Shiggy was amazing and made our evening one to truly be remembered. His service was so wonderful, we had to ask if he was the owner! This man needs to be the face of this restaurant because they're both equally out of this world. read more

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In town visiting, came across Shaking Crab since it was nearby and took a flyer on it. Happy to say food and service were great. Had the lobster roll and shrimp. Medium spicy was actually a little light but brought out the flavors better, not buried in hot pepper. Place was busy but our server kept up. Thumbs up! read more