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Shaking Crab

4.2 (889 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Trish K.

Service -5 really liked the service. Nice guy. Fast and efficient and didn't bother too much! Ambiance - nice TVs and music level. My issue was the food. The seafood was overcooked and rubbery. Large shrimp and mussels though but overcooked. And I didn't feel like the sauce was very flavored. The best was the sausage. Shrimp was hard to peel. It did come to the table REALLY hot which was nice. Good for kids. Reasonable price.

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China B.

I called in an order for lemon pepper wings, fries, and cajun shrimp rice. The wings were tasty. They had breading on them. The ranch they have is pretty good also, it tasted good with the wings. The fries were crispy and hot. I do wish the rice had more shrimp and maybe onions or something. It's literally just shrimp and plain looking rice. I've had it in the past and it was more flavorful, but it was still ok. The garlic butter goes well with it. I enjoyed my meal for the most part. They have seafood boils, seafood baskets with fish, oysters, soft shell crabs, and more. The prices are reasonable. The staff was friendly and it wasn't a long wait. There was plenty of seating inside. It's dimly lit and not to bright in there, so I appreciate that. I'd return. I'd like to try their oysters next time. Check them out!!!

Cindy S.

I hadn't been to shaking crab in like 2 years or really since the pandemic. Whelp what better way to get reacquainted then to do a quick Sunday date night with my hubby. I got the crablegs and shrimp without heads combo, added sausages and you get a corn on cob and potatoe. Your choice of seasonings mild, spicy and many more but I got cajun hot. When I say this meal was a missile it truly was. I got full quick so it became a nice meal for another night after a quick oven reheat. I guess we choose the right time to go because they weren't busy upon arrival but we tend to be a crowd any way and by the time we were leaving it was picking up in clientele around 530ish that evening. The service was immaculate, no females waitresses this particular Sunday, but the fellas were holding it down. No body around us had a long wait at all for their food and ours came out rather quickly as well. Sorry you'll have to enjoy my lovely face since this was the only pic I remembered after I got my food....just know I loved it. Oh and since we're all true Yelp heads I did a check-in and got 10% off the meal, don't say I didn't put you on. Stop on in if you have a hankering for a great seafood boil. Mmm mmm GOOD

Went for my birthday on Dec 24th. Was the best time. Food was AMAZING. Service was Excellent

Place was amazing. Went for my Birthday Dec 24th. Food was AMAZING. Service was excellent. Definitely will be back. The walls were all written on, was cool reading it all. We even added our names to it

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John C.

How can you not get Shaking Crab while in Norfolk? This is hands down the best Cajun crab boil you can get here. We got 2 A combos, clams, and sausages. Snow crab legs were fresh and shells were packed with meat. You can tell it's good quality because you can break the leg in half and pulling the meat without the shell bending! Sauce is good as usual - I'd say less salt! It was definitely on the salty side. Also, the clam meats were a bit shriveled, I remember it being fat and juicy in the past. Service was great, very nice and attentive staff, which isn't too common these days! I'll definitely come back as long as they maintain quality here. Recommend!

Se C.

Came here on Labor Day weekend to try their seafood boil. It was a late lunch and there weren't too many people. We were seated right away. The booth we sat in was comfortable, however there were so many drawings everywhere it looked so messy. That's the style they are going for I guess. We ordered two combo A's for four people and added on half pound of sausage and clams. The snow crab legs were really good and paired well with their signature shaky sauce. Shrimp was very good and paired well with everything. There was a Yelp check in offer for 10% off the check. The price was so good here. It was like pre pandemic price on top of it being cheaper than Northern Virginia seafood boil which would easily be twice the cost of here. The service was pretty good.

Shrimps with Head and Crab Legs Combo
Jorge I.

Awesome seafood boil! Super flavorful, peppery and just the right amount of spice. Price is affordable considering how plump the shrimps are! Oyster basket with fries were so good, the breading was insanely good, it's a must try! Atmosphere: awesome music playlist, the sharpie graffitti all over the walls are a little too much though, makes the place look dirty. Service: decent, had to ask multiple times for a straw, didn't really check in on us. Food: so so good!!! Try them all!

I ate until I couldn't!!!! So good!!!

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Soooo good! Great food- very fresh and wonderful flavor. The service was also simply fantastic! Interesting decor ... overall 5 stars

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It was ok. A little too seasoned for me and I'm from down South. Service was good. Price was fair

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Still the best around! Food, service, value, fun! It's my family's go to. Dine in or take out!

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Great food even better service from Lane!

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Great seafood !! You won't be disappointed !!!!! And really fast service !!! Try it soon if you like seafood !!!!!

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Every time I've been it was great a love the shaky mix!! Definitely a treat on the palate!

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Ask the Community - Shaking Crab

How can I make a reservation? Planning a BDay dinner with some friends and I don't want to take the chance of not having available space or having to wait...

Just call in ahead of time to make a reservation, like do it today. They regularly have large parties there, regularly.

Are they still doing to go orders? I've called several times and no one picks up

They don't open until 3 pm. They still have pickup (to go) orders.

Hello everyone! I know everything is crazy right now but I want to eat there crab. Are they be able to do pick up? Is anybody know here? I try calling their number it's always busy…

I went around the beginning of this week and they were doing carry out, it took me about 20 minutes of calling off and on to finally get through though.

Are the guest limited at this time due to the coronavirus?

I have not heard anything about the guest being limited due to the coronavirus. I think it's business as usual hoping that everyone is being safe and taking the appropriate precautions

Are they open today May 12, 2019 for Mother's Day?

yes

Can I order half pound instead of one?

Yes, just ask the server.

Do they cater?

Never been there

What are the prices? The menu online doesn't show them.

There should be pictures of the menu on yelp but it's anywhere as high as $40ish and under. The most expensive one is if you purchase a king crab combo.

How much do the bags cost?

I think the price varies depending on what you get. We got the peeled shrimp and crab legs that came with corn and potatoes, we added sausage, got two beverages and some food for my daughter and paid less that 50$

Do they have a bar area that single customers can sit at?

No, they only have tables and booths but their staff is extremely friendly so I'm sure they wouldn't mind you dining alone. The food is wonderful so don't miss out just because you don't want to dine alone!!! It's the best seafood I've had.

Do u take reservations?

No reservations

Do they have a kids menu?

Hi Kayla, I don't recall seeing one. It's also not on the menu on their website: http://shakingcrabva.com/menu.php

Do you serve alcohol?

Yes. Beer (domestic and imported) and wines

How are the craw dads though?

I'm sorry can't help with that, I didn't try those.

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Seafood Wings

Seafood Wings

4.3
(22 reviews)
0.6 mi
$$

I stopped by here around 4:55pm on a Saturday to get food for my son and I while visiting the area…read morefrom NC. I wanted a place with seafood and wings and this was legitimately the perfect spot I didn't know even existed. I got the #7 combo - 6 wings (honey garlic pepper), 6 shrimp, 2 fish (tilapia), and 2 chicken tenders with old bay fries. It was $30 after tax, which was good. Order was placed at 5pm and I was told it would be 15 mins. It was ready in about 11 minutes, very quick. The wings were decent, not horrible but not great. I would get a different flavor next time. The fish was so crispy omg; Fries hot and fresh. I wish shrimp was more breaded, however. I feel like I got more than what came, which make this a STEAL! We got so much food. It was great, especially for seafood. The other seafood places I looked at were crazy ridiculous in price. One downside: The sweet tea wasn't good, lol. The portion size made up for that. Also, they gave out a free phone stand with their logo on it. So cool and great marketing! I thought it was mistake at first. I definitely would return and I recommend this place. It wasn't busy when we came and we ate there.

Sitting here waiting for my to go shrimp po'boy and oyster po'boy. Their prices have increased, not…read morereflected in their menu! Hope they're as good as the reviews I read. Place is clean, Has seating for 24 people. Order was ready within 10 minutes or so. The oysters in the oyster po'boy were fried a little too brown/dark for my liking. The batter is too thick to let you enjoy the succulent oyster which ended up too dry. The cold slaw is a nice touch to give some crunch but they put too much of it, plus pickles, plus tomatoes and shredded cheese (what?) everything made the po'boy soggy!

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The best crab and shrimp platter we sell! Come and have a try!
Park Lane Tavern

Park Lane Tavern

4.3
(387 reviews)
0.1 mi
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I have to mention the air-conditioning ornlack of at the restaurant. It was so hot in there last…read morenight. I mentioned it to the bar tender and was told they had a unit or two repaired. I was also told they're getting a new GM and that hopefully he'll look into the AC situation. On a good note, this is one of my favorite restaurants, the food is always fantastic.

We had heard a lot of good things about Park Lane Tavern and decided to stop by for an early dinner…read moreafter The Yelp Event for Earth Day at Sundae Scoop. Located just to the right as you enter kemps River Shopping Center from Kempsville Road. We were immediately seated. Our server took our drink orders and left us to look at the menu. Our drinks were served quickly. My Friend had a Martini and I had a glass of Red Moscato. Their menu had something for everyone. Once I saw Corned Beef & Cabbage I did not need to look any further. I love corned Beef & Cabbage. Theirs was perfect. Served with whipped potatoes and whole carrots. I asked our server if the potatoes could be substituted for a double order of cabbage the next time and she said she was sure it could but may have a little extra charge. My Friend chose Jagerschnitzel. A German dish consisting of hand-flattened, fried pork loin, topped with onion and mushroom gravy. It was served with kraut, warm potato salad and green beans. She seemed pleased with her choice. Park Lane gives a welcoming vibe that makes me think of the old TV show Cheers. The kind of place that makes you feel like everyone knows your name. Sit at the bar, a high top table near the bar and watch The Big Game or take a seat on the other end of the restaurant and have a Family dinner or maybe a table for two. Park Lane Tavern is a perfect choice.

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Wicker's Crab Pot

Wicker's Crab Pot

3.6
(587 reviews)
3.2 mi
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My husband and I had dinner last nite. My girlfriend recommended Wickers to us because of the good…read moreseafood. It's our go to place when we visit VA Beach 1-2 times a year. Not fancy. Very clean. Good service. We ordered their delish hush puppies to start us off. They're still delish. They were greasier than last year's so we wrapped them in a napkin to remove some of it. Still delish! My husband had his usual, the crab boil-crab legs, steamed shrimp, red roasted potatoes and an ear of corn (halved). He went to work as soon as it hit the table! There was enough food for 2 people to share. I decided to try a crab cake. I ordered the crab cake dinner with green beans and red potatoes. A large helping of well seasoned green beans and roasted potatoes and 1 crab cake. (You can also order the dinner with 2 crab cakes). My sides were very good. The crab cake was decent. It wasn't as moist or seasoned as i hoped it'd be. I won't order it again. Last year, I tried the salmon which was delish. When you're in the area, you must go to Wicker's! Small parking lot but they provide overflow parking in a nearby church's parking lot. They also have a window outside for carryout orders.

Email I sent to Wickers, I was highly disappointed. "I…read moretried calling your restaurant and keep getting frequent busy tones. I came in on 3/8, I was #46, I ordered 2lbs crawfish, 1dz female crab steamed, and crab balls. Only 4 out of the 12 crabs were edible, the rest was mushy and soft. I'm not sure if you are receiving frequent complaints but I wanted to ensure you were aware. Crawfish were great." Maybe we shouldn't rush the crab season.

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Ocean Grill & Seafood Buffet

Ocean Grill & Seafood Buffet

4.0
(77 reviews)
3.8 mi

For a Buffett....this is really nice…read more Everything was clean! Service was great! They also have the bananas in the mystery red goo! (I love this!) Loved that they had sushi, hibachi, and traditional Chinese dishes.

Visited The Ocean Grill & Seafood on a Thursday evening after seeing so much hype on social media…read more The service was solid, and the staff kept everything running pretty smoothly the whole night. They've got both booths and regular tables, which is nice depending on what kind of seating you like. Nothing fancy about the ambiance a typical buffet restaurant decor. The cold seafood section looked really full and well stocked, even though I didn't personally try any of it. I ended up getting a hibachi plate with noodles, shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, and a mix of veggies. They actually had a pretty good selection for the hibachi grill, which I liked. As for the buffet overall, it honestly didn't quite live up to the social media hype for me. There were definitely tons of options and a lot of variety, but I'm more of a quality over quantity person. I also didn't try any of buffet items. Now my daughter had the complete opposite experience. She loved it! She was really into the sushi selection and tried several buffet items. She already said she'd definitely want to come back. A couple things to know before you go: they charge a surcharge if you pay with a card, and they also charge for food waste, so don't overload your plate as you may be charged for food waste. Overall, would I rush back? Probably not. But if I'm nearby and in the mood for a decent Chinese buffet with lots of choices, I'd come back again.

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The Twisted Crab

The Twisted Crab

3.3
(183 reviews)
3.3 mi
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Before leaving to take my daughter back to school I asked what she wanted for dinner. Crawfish!…read more So we decided to order Twisted Crab for take out. It was GREAT! My daughter ordered 1 lb of crawfish (with the cajun sauce) with potato and corn. It was quickly demolished so I'd say it was a winner! She also got a side of sweet potato fries that went with her back to school :D I enjoyed snow crab legs (with the garlic butter) which also came with a potato and corn and it also was very good. My husband ordered the catfish and enjoyed it. His only feedback was that he wished it came with clarified butter, we had some home but I agree, it should have been included with his hush puppies. Overall it was pretty good. When she wants crawfish again, we will likely come back but I do feel that there are better local places around that I could get more for our money at.

Went here Monday night after 7:30 pm, restaurant barely had anyone inside except for a big party…read moretable and a few other customers. Pretty dull atmosphere and the service was surprisingly slow. Took a min for our orders to be taken after we were seated. Barely even seen any workers on the floor either. Server wasn't very attentive and also forgot some of our items we had asked for, multiple times, so it took multiple attempts to try and get their attention and get what we needed. Pretty disappointing service, especially with the restaurant being empty. To drink, I got a Margarita (10/10) it was strong and had good flavor. To eat, I decided to try T2 (8/10) it came with corn, potatoes, a lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, and sausage. I enjoyed the flavor and everything was cooked well, there was just little to no sauce in the bag though. I like to have a good, decent amount of sauce to dip my seafood in while eating, but there wasn't much even in the bag. With the service being slow already, I didn't want to sit and have a long wait for extra sauce, so I didn't ask for any extra. My overall rate of experience : 6/10

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The after work drink menu was lit. That's a "Black Magic Margarita."

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