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    Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen

    4.0 (107 reviews)
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    Mac & Cheese
    Tai G.

    The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. The place was packed on Saturday night however the service was still great. They give you Cajun fries on the house. I love their fries super crispy but soft on the inside and the Cajun seasoning is the perfect amount. I ordered snow crabs and shrimp in the Barlic sauce medium and a side of Mac. The sauce was good but I kinda wanted a more garlicky flavor but still good. The Mac was alright def creamy but it needed more flavor. My daughter order the garlic noodle which were good but alittle too salty. The seafood was good and the atmosphere was great. They played great music while you eat. I find the pricing fine given that everything in general is expensive. Def a good spot to try.

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    Brian S.

    definitely the cheapest seafood boil place ive been to in nyc but sadly taste was also prob worse than any other seafood boil ive had in nyc. we got 2 lbs of the head-on shrimp which weren't the freshest and seasoning was ok. the garlic noodles were super salty and were soaked in soy sauce which i dont think im a fan of. also got their flavored lemonades which were only $2.50 but werent mixed so first sip was just flavored syrup. service was great but food kinda dissapointing. also pretty empty inside compared to other spots.

    Chicken Wings
    Katarina K.

    We've ordered delivery from this place several times, and it's consistently good. Their easy-peel shrimp lives up to its name for it's really effortless to peel. Their snow crab legs meet expectations. Dungeness crab was wasn't our favorite, for the meat itself was a bit salty. The crispy wings come with a choice of sauce on the side, which I appreciate since I prefer undressed wings. The side bread is served as a lobster roll style sliced bread, which pairs nicely with the meal. We typically alternate between this spot and Aquaboil across the street, but when Shaking Crab offers their BOGO deal, it's hard to resist!

    Sandra W.

    This was a neat spot to eat at. The food was great, we had the loaded garlic noodles and it was delicious. Our waiter "D" recommended the Hennessy punch and OMG, it's the kind of drink that sneaks up on you. I know when we come back we will visit again. Thanks D

    Our server Chodar did an amazing job,  gave us great food recommendations ,we absolutely loved it! Thank you for the wonderful service ..

    Our server Chodar did an amazing job and gave us great food recommendations -- we absolutely loved it! Thank you for the wonderful service

    Cindy W.

    We came here after a semi-disappointing experience at Aqua Boil, so we ordered a similar meal to compare with. The three of us got the combo that came with shrimps, mussels, and crawfish, as recommended by TuTu, given it was our dinner part 2. We were offered cajun fries on the house and the house sauce on the side to try without us asking. The friendly gesture by TuTu was much appreciated. Overall, the food and the service were better than Aqua Boil....not to mention the attractive price. We'll be back again!

    Hennessy colada
    Angele C.

    I came here for a family member's birthday and we all had an amazing time. The server gave us shots on the house and we really had a good time. The food was nice and hot, plenty of seasoning and the seafood was great and very big pieces. The price was excellent for all the food that we got! I will be back

    Snow Crab Legs
    Lulu T.

    They triple bagged my order which I appreciate! This wasn't that bad... one of the clusters I got was very salty, barely any meat and seemed old. The other cluster I got was fresh and meaty. The corn was definitely frozen and not fresh. The sauce was also salty. I personally won't be ordering here again.

    Beware of this one! 3 different prices, Yelp, printed menu, & menu on their website. We were charged the printed menu pricing which was the highest. Food was ok, service was good, toilet door didn't lock, inconsistent pricing appeared to target tourists, which I've also experienced from side-walk vendors.

    The complimentary drink
    Nakia S.

    It was not a good experience. Overpriced for what they offer. I had a pound of snow crab legs for $35.00. Absolutely no meat inside, thin like sticks and overly drenched in butter sauce. One of the waiters gave us a complimentary drink, served with four straws. Never said what it was, just that it was complimentary. The problem is...it was an alcohol beverage AND there were two teenagers at the table who immediately began sipping away.!!Now they think mom allows them to drink alcohol ...SMDH!! The cat fish was dried asf, the mac n cheese was trash. The entire meal was taken off the bill because it was that bad. Music was chill. Surprisingly, all hip hop. Nothing special about the service. I won't be back that's for sure. PS I didn't bother taking pics, I was too upset.

    Snow Crab Legs

    I cannot say enough good things about this establishment. I live in the area and always come here when I crave seafood boil and it hits everytime! The staff here is the most attentive, kind and loving team I have ever been served by. The food is consistently good and you are not kept waiting to be served like other restaurants in the city. From a casual date night to a large birthday party, this place has always met my needs and exceeded my expectations. The food is also so unbelievably reasonably priced and it really is a bang for your buck, which is rare in this city I highly recommend this place!

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    The food was delicious. The service was excellent. I ordered a seafood boil. Highly recommend.

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    Excellent food and fabulous hospitality!! Love this place!! It's a must if you're in town!!

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    Great food! We all had the "boil". It was plentiful and delicious. Great service. And a wonderful funky atmosphere.

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    Immediate sitting, great service! Had the steamed snow crab & garlic noodles with lobster. Yum!

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    Service was great they made sure we were good greeted us as we walked through the door and the food was great!!

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    Do not go. Way overpriced. Food is eh and not worth it at all. Go to an actual restaurant.

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    What a great find! Delicious lobster roll, fried lobster tail sandwich and clam chowder along with fast and friendly service.

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    last night 5/15/26 was my first time at the Crab House in Manhattan. My daughter planned this…read moreouting. I have talked about this place since 2021. The food and the atmosphere was amazing. Servers were professional and friendly. I am definitely going to return with more family and friends, it's worth it to come back. If your ever in New York try and pay this place a visit.

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    I have high standards and bad memory (which is why I write these reviews), but I will remember the…read morelate lunch I had with my besties here forever. By some miracle, the stated wait time was only 30 minutes, but we got our notification text even sooner than that. We did have to ask for a single bowl of rice three times, but we agreed that the table of tourists next to us was particularly needy and may have frazzled our waiter. TONGUE & CHEEK: 5/5. The soft egg white, the sweet lychee, the nutty toasted sesame. Yes. SOM TUM CORN SALAD: 5/5. Sweet, tangy, spicy, crunchy, fresh. This dish made me understand corn. RAAWAENG DUCK CURRY: 5/5. Name a duo more iconic than lemongrass and coconut. I'll wait. The duck was perfectly pink, juicy, and tender. 30 DAY DRY AGED BEEF KRAPOW: 5/5. I could taste the char. Smoky, savory, salty. The fried duck egg on top is obviously not optional. STEAMED BRANZINO: 5/5. When I tell you every. Single. Table. Had this. The fish was silky. The broth was zesty. The cilantro was bright. It was everything we didn't know we wanted.

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