Perfect dinner sea food fix. Could not of made a better decision on where to dine that night. Menu left me wanting several entrees.

Delicious shaking crab combo with shrimp and crab legs. They were seasoned well! Will be back!

First time here. Good service Nice size portion. Pretty tasty seafood. Price is reasonable. read more

Big buckets of seafood and bibs ALWAYS means you're going to have a good time! If getting messy and getting really "in to" your food doesn't appeal to you, then bye Felecia! This place reminds me of Hot N Juicy out in Vegas and Orlando, but with MUCH less heat (in a good way, Hot N Juicy has me crying flames). My sister and I had a blast here! We got here 30 min after they opened on a Saturday and there was ALREADY a wait. So if you come, just be prepared to wait. The servers do go as fast as they can but they can only do so much. Our server was awesome. And I forgot her name! She was young, Asian, skinny, very pretty, and on TOP of it! She had a row of multicolored pens on her apron so if you see her-get her! She was very attentive and gave us enough condiments and water to last us the entire meal without having to bother her. Anyway, on to the food. It was awesome. We started with fried calamari and hush puppies because I knew we would be waiting a while. If you do this- Let the server know this is why you are ordering the fried food. The fried stuff isn't labeled as "Apps" so the server won't necessarily know to bring this first. But the actual food does take a while to get to the table so I would suggest doing this. Both were great! Surprisingly. I didn't have high standards for the calamari, and while this was definitely not the best I've ever had, it certainly was not the worst either! I would order it again. It comes out in rings, if that helps your decision at all. And they are big (I attached a photo)! And the hush puppies. Yum! Especially when your server is awesome and brings you your melted butter beforehand so you can dip your puppies in that oily golden bath..wait. What? I got 1lb shrimp with 1/2 sausage. You have to add the sausage as an extra and if you want the bang for you buck, and I'd suggest going that route. So worth it! I got the "Hot-Shakin Sauce" IT WAS PERFECT! As I have stated in other reviews I love spicy food. And I can, for the most part, handle my heat. The "Hot" here was perfect. I didn't cry, I maybe sniffled once or twice? Nothing to the point where it interfered with my grubbing though. Tons of flavor in this! Yum Yum! I had to take some home, which I never to. So this came out to be a ton of food! It was kinda on the expensive side too. I think next time Ill just do Capt Georges if I want a crapload of seafood for the same price. This was a fun experience though! I suggest you try it out! read more

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They messed up my order, but when the got it right it was on point. The customer service is a little blah and not to excited to smile and help. I can train you on customer service for a fee.. sometimes when you don't bring proper customer service to a business people don't come back. First time coming- delicious a and tasty.. I will be back to see if improvements have been made to their service. read more

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

Great menu of different fried dishes as well as crab legs. They have great spice recipes and a casual ambiance, but it's also good for a date. Their waitstaff is friendly and attentive. Plus their carry out or DoorDash is always good, too read more

Food was great. Small spot no frills but a cool dive bar type vibe. Service was quick and the waiter was funny! I'd definitely go back and would definitely recommend. read more

I am currently craving crab legs, and I have been for the past few weeks. I've been trying home recipes, and every once in a while I'll go out and bring home a boil bag for me to enjoy. Shaking Crab was definitely on my list for me to try. I ordered snow crab legs, with their Shaking Crab sauce, and medium heat. The heat from the spice was on point, but the crab was almost too sweet for me. The butter was also sweet. I liked that the sweetness evened out with their seasonings, and that little spice just made it feel like a little parade inside. Since I was impressed with my to-go order, I definitely can't wait to try them fresh, in the restaurant! read more

Great seasoning of the boiled seafood. Portioned generously. Their house seasoning was so good that we finished all the rice that was complementary to our order. Our server Ben took care of us immediately upon seated and offered attentive services throughout our time here. Highly recommend this place if anyone looking for great Cajun seafood! I didn't get a chance to take photos of our food before we devoured all the shrimps, snow crab legs. read more

If I could change ONE thing about this restaurant it would most definitely be the size. There is not nearly enough seating in here for the amount of traffic this place brings. Parking has gotten better since they have closed several stores since the Shaking Crab opened. We waited over 2 hours for a table for a party of 6....note to self, don't come here with a large party ever again lol The food is amazing. I got the crab legs and shrimp with the head which came with one corn on the cob and ONE measly potato in the bag. My flavor of choice was the garlic butter which is super delish. The prices to me are fair for a seafood spot. Their tea is a little on the sweet side but I still liked it. My only issue with this place is that I feel like it should be twice as big. Also, the long wait times. They should really invest in the buzzers to give to customers rather than just calling out numbers because if I'm going to be waiting that long, I don't like to have to stand in that tight area up front waiting for one of their very few seats in that area to be available. read more

Shaking Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We found this spot on Yelp and the reviews were spot on! Tasty spicy seafood boil with beer - what could go wrong ? Nothing ... we reserved online it wasn't crowded at 3:00 so we were seated promptly. Our waitress Hailey was so friendly and attentive it was a pleasure to tip her! Saturday's meal selection was a winner! We forgot to say we had 10-% off for our Yelp check in but hey the food was so tasty we didn't mind! My meal of crab legs shrimp and sausage was 60.00. Being a Marylander I approve of this spot. I had the spicy version of the everything sauce, it has a kick but not too much for me but my waitress did suggest I taste it first, I ended up dipping the pop corn that comes to each table in it. read more

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The food is just amazing, I try to go there as often as I can... The crab and the headless shrimp with all the sauces is to die for. read more

Three words: The Shaking Sauce. That's all you need to remember. It is the sauce of your dreams, seriously, you will dream about it that night and the night after that, and maybe even the night after that. If I could just have a bowl of that sauce in my fridge at all times, my life would be perfect. My boyfriend and I came here on Friday, about 30 minutes after they opened for lunch. It was the perfect time to go, there was maybe only 4 other tables there at the time, and we got a nice booth right away. Our waiter was a super friendly guy, very accommodating. Waters came in a to go cup which I found a little strange. We both ordered the combo with shrimp (with heads) and crawfish. And then we made the best decision of the day, by getting The Shaking Sauce on it. I got meduim, he got hot. I also got half a lb of sausage in mine for us to share, and he got an order of cajun fries. The waiter let us get both potatoes and corn too! He came back with a large bucket and 2 plastic bibs, which got us even more excited. The food didn't take too long, there weren't too many other tables. Once the food came out, we realized we probably over ordered (as per usual with us). I saw the side of rice from someone else's table, and it's huge. We got down right to it. The shrimp is good, I think I might have actually like the crawfish better though. Everything was cooked perfectly. The crawfish was so so good. And that Shaking Sauce, wow. The Shaking Sauce is a combination of all 3 of their other sauces. The medium had the perfect amount of heat, and the flavors in The Shaking Sauce is amazing. There were 3 potatoes in the bag and one small corn on the cob. Potatoes were okay, but SUPER filling. It was nice to eat it with the sauce, but the corn soaked up all the sauce and was delicious. Next time, I'll probably just go for the corn. We used the fries to soak up the sauce as well. Like another reviewer said, it wasn't really cajun fries so much as just regular fries. There was no cajun seasoning too much, but dipping it in the sauce made it A-OK with me. The sausage was flavorful too, again the sauce made it so good as well. This place was so good, we powered through and finished both our meals. It was worth the food coma. We couldn't stop talking about the Shaking Sauce either. Our waiter offered us drinks to go as well. I let him know we had the Yelp Check-In offer, of 15% off ahead of time, and he brought one of the managers (?) over to watch me check-in. Super easy and quick, and they did it automatically put it on our final bill. I thought the food was great for the price. The amount of seafood you get is crazy. My one coworker was telling me he got a side of rice to pour the sauce over, which I'm dying to go back and try next time too. We had both been wanting to go to a seafood/crawfish boil type deal. And every time we're in NOVA, we always forget to go to Chasin' Tails. I was so happy to see they finally opened up a place like this in the VA Beach area. It's a fun and different dining experience. We had a lot of fun! The food is great, service is friendly, we will most definitely be back! Along with telling everyone and anyone about it too. read more

Shaking Crab - Shrimp and Crawford Combo with potatoes, corn, and half a lb of sausage. Medium Shaking Sauce! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The atmosphere is really friendly with the shack like feel that I appreciate. We switched from Joe's Crab shack to here. I also like that it's not super crowded and filled with tourists like seafood shacks by the oceanfront. We've been there twice and gotten combo B medium spicy with cajun seasoning the first time and the shakin seasoning the second time which is all of their seasonings. We also got potatoes and corn, but you can get one or the other. The crab was really sweet and steamed well. The shrimp was also perfectly steamed. Definitely a favorite. We loved writing on the walls and our waitresses have been great both times we've been. I recommend the medium spicy cajun seasoning. The last time we went, we also got a side of steamed rice, which was a great idea. Keep it up guys!! read more

Shaking Crab - Combo B-Crab legs and shrimp without heads. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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The shrimp is always a great go to here. The combo or internal mix is my husbands favorite. I am old school. I just like the normal old bay type combos. read more

Shaking Crab is a fun spot and is perfect for messy eaters. Their dining experience is a little different from typical restaurants. You order items which they boil, then serve everything to you in a plastic bag. It's reminiscent of crab boils that normally take place at home with friends and family. They've taken that concept and replicated it, with great effect, in the food service industry. I went with a friend on a Friday night, which is a gamble because at the time they were still a new establishment. The wait was 30-45 minutes but we weren't in a rush, so all was well. Service was solid, but our server also had a couple of big parties, so there were times we had to wait. But with Shaking Crab being both new and busy, we didn't mind. Ultimately, it's the food that will win over diners, and I was happy with their food quality. We ordered crab legs and shrimp, mixed in with corn and potatoes. They have four different sauces that you can choose to throw in - we ordered the Shaking sauce. and you can ask to spice it up, but since I'm a wuss we opted for mild. There was plenty of food - or at least we thought, because we ended up ordering more shrimp. We had to ask for rice, and they charge extra for it. I guess that's not a big deal, but they charge per bowl, and their bowls are just enough for 2 people. But with my friend and I being Filipino, you have to recalculate any serving of rice on a "pinoy curve." Overall, Shaking Crab is legit. And considering similar restaurants have opened and gone out of business since Shaking Crab opened, they must be doing something right. I have only gone once, though, since it's more for big groups. And it's tough for my friends to get out, so Shaking Crab isn't going to be an all-the-time kind of place. Still, it's really good and worth checking out. JV read more

Arrived a bit before 3pm and was told the wait would be about 5 - 10 minutes. They were spot on, we waited no more no less. Not a huge space for dining in, so I can easily see how the wait times can be common and long. The waitress promptly greeted us with some fresh popped corn and took our drink orders. The menu gives you a 1, 2, 3 step for customizing your "bag" of goodies. I had the snow crab and head-off shrimp, shaking crab sauce with medium spice. The order comes with potatoes and corn on the cob. I added a 1/2 pound of sausage too. The food came out in less than 10 minutes. The food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. So plentiful, I cannot remember the last time I needed a doggy bag for seafood. It's a fun experience to really "dig" in and enjoy a good seafood meal without any fuss. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed. read more

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The food here is really good and I do love coming with my family, however, you just better make sure to come at least an hour to an hour and a half before closing because of the specific location they like to pick and choose when they want to go home. So you might walk in at 9 o'clock. On a Sunday and their kitchens are closed Despite the fact their website says 930. And don't get me wrong. The service is usually pretty great. And I would totally understand if I came in five minutes before they closed but a whole 30 minutes. Just seems a little ridiculous to already have the entire kitchen shut down. And someone who works in a restaurant and has people come in five minutes before close I know there is no reason the kitchen should be closed 30 minutes before the restaurant is.. read more

I have not been to shaking crab over a year due to Covid. My family and I visit for my birthday and I was extra excited to come because if was key word was my favorite place . I was so disappointed, my crab legs were so small, the sauce was awful to top it off they sauce did not even over the small tiny crab legs in the bag. So disappointed read more

The food is amazing, the bags of Shrimp and crab legs are totally worth it. If you love great food this is the place for you read more

Shaking Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place was absolutely delish. Service was quick and place gets packed very quickly. I had king crab and shrimp and the seasoning was on point. Can't wait to go back read more

Shaking Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

It's been a long time since I've had boiled shrimp cooked in shrimp boil that brought back memories from decades ago. "Sneaking off" from the college dormitory at Mississippi State to savor the delights of the French Quarter in New Orleans was a really fun thing. Not sure what to expect on my first visit to this Kemp's River Crossing restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised. The interior was casual with the walls covered in black Sharpie marker writings left by previous patrons. It certainly looked the part of a restaurant with seafood a la Orleans. The menu left me wishing I could choose multiple entrees. I was torn between the catfish, fried shrimp, crawfish & boiled shrimp. I finally settled on a pound of boiled shrimp. After all, this was a trip down memory lane. The dorm call to New Orleans was always someone running down the hall yelling "boiled shrimp." Our server questioned me on the type of sauce that I wanted. I didn't quite understand, since I had already told him I wanted cocktail sauce. The explanation was that what they called sauce is actually the shrimp boil it is cooked and served in. Confusing...... But it was good. I chose the Shaking Sauce, which was a combination of the other 3 choices. One can also choose between three levels of spiciness. There were two problems. The first was how the shrimp was presented. It was served (in some of the boil) in a large plastic bag tied at the top. The first impediment was getting the knot untied, not the easiest thing for someone with rheumatoid arthritis. And the server didn't stick around to see if I needed help. It was also quite messy, reaching inside the bag to pull out the shrimp, peel and pop it out of the tail. The second problem was with the side. One choice was potatoes. I inquired as to what type. When the answer was boiled small red potatoes, that became my choice. It would be perfect with the boiled shrimp. But when I unknotted my bag I saw only one potato. A list of sides on the menu showed potatoes (3). Upon mentioning the problem to my server I was informed that the one potato was correct. Not really much of a side..... Three would have been perfect. Our table of 5 received one large bucket for seafood shell discards. Two smaller buckets would have been more workable. And we who ordered boiled shrimp only received one wet wipe packet. Our entree, which is a messy eat, always requires more. The choices of adult beverages include only beer and wine. The wine was not high quality. But it was priced accordingly. The establishment was clean, full of customers, and had ample parking due to its shopping center location. It was rather hard to locate for the first time. A handy navigation App was required. My mind is not yet made up on whether I'll return or not. The shrimp was great but I'd love to have been served a full side. One potato just doesn't "cut it". read more

My coworker bestie bought me to this place last night. She knew I been wanting some crawfish and they was bomb. I got the shrimp and crawfish comb, when I tell you I was in heaven words can't express my feelings. Customer services was great and friendly, the atmosphere was clean. I will most definitely be going back again and again and again. I would surely recommend this place hands down. read more

Shaking Crab - Shrimp and crawfish combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

Best $150 we ever spent The service isn't to much you know when they keep asking how's your food need anything ? I get it's part of the job , but when I'm fingers deep in seafood butter and garlic all over my face just leave me be read more

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

I absolutely love this restaurant. I always order the exact same thing. 1.5lbs of snow king crab legs with garlic butter-medium sauce and have never been disappointed. Try the hush puppies too! They are AMAZING! read more

Great food even better service from Lane!

My wife and I have been to this restaurant four different times and the food has always been great, in particular, the crab legs are always cooked to the correct temperature, never overcooked and they will give you extra lemon slices, butter and old bay seasoning on the side, perfect!! I have had the sausage meal, the shrimp and sausage combination, and the dirty rice with sausage meal... Each meal and everything (sides) was delicious, especially with the shaking crab combination sauce, medium heat... The staff has always been pleasant, happy to see you, ready to suggest something if you are undecided and actually come back to check on your meal and drinks on a regular basis... So why the three stars you ask, it was the dead roach I found in front room along the wall, dead thank goodness but where there is one, there are always more... I had to point it out to a waiter because they had not seen it as yet... May go back, may not, still torn... I have recently received a reply from the SC... My wife and I will most likely try again, the food and service is consistently on point, they deserve a retry... More to follow... read more

I can see why this place always has a long wait time. There's a decent number of seats for people who are waiting for a table. Portion size seems bigger than other seafood boil places I've tried for relatively the same price. I do like that their medium spice level has a good kick to it and is what I would expect from a medium spice level seasoning. I ordered 2 lb crawfish and 1 lb shrimp with head with garlic butter / Cajun seasoning. The corn tasted great as well. I do wish the seasoning was a little more flavorful but for the portion size and price, I can't complain. Staff was also very attentive and checked up on how we were doing or needed anything else despite having a full house with tons of other customers to attend to. Definitely recommend this place to those who are willing to wait for a table. read more

Shaking Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

In VA Beach for the weekend to see Janet Jackson. Decided we wanted some seafood and a local place was recommended by motel staff. Checked Yelp reviews and it was mixed so I searched for other places and came upon The Shaking . Past reviews were 4 out of 5 overall so thought we'd give it a try. Boy am I glad we did!! I read that the wait can be long and it was..we waited an hour. However, it was well worth the wait! We got the shrimp with no heads and crab legs and added 1 lb. sausage. We chose the Shaking sauce with medium spice level. When I say this was delicious, that's a understatement. One bag is honestly enough for two people so needless to say, we had leftovers. They give everyone a bib which is helpful too. I will ALWAYS come back to the Shaking Crab whenever I am in the area. read more

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Went here for dinner with my mom. The wait time is really long because this place gets packed for dinner. Staff is friendly and they let you draw on the walls. I got the snow crab legs bag with shrimp, potatoes, and corn. The seafood is decently priced. My mom got the shrimp basket with fries. I LOVED the seasonings that they use, make sure you the the Shaking Sauce (which are all the sauces combined). You can do mild, medium, or hot. The medium is perfect. The shrimp basket was good too. Overall this was a good experience. I can't stop thinking about that sauce. read more

Shaking Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Awesome as usual... our waiter was great , he was very attentive ... my family and I can't wait to go back ... we came on 9/11 in the afternoon/ evening we will be coming back read more

Seafood is always fresh, mixes well with the sauce. Service staff are always cheerful and sociable. This is my go to place every time I have a seafood craving. Also, the restaurant is hygienic. read more

AMAZING seafood place!! The best one I've been to. It is also the CLEANEST seafood place I have ever walked into. Good prices (not an arm and a leg like other places), fresh seafood, and tasty marinades (I recommend "The Shakin' sauce"). Additionally, we didn't wait long at all for our food especially with a party of 6. Get the lemon pepper wings!! They are so crispy and tasty. Try to find a sharpie at the counter in the front to leave your mark on their walls:) My family and I are not from around here, but we will come back any time we're in the area! read more

Come hungry! They literally serve a bag full of food!!! It's not cheap but well worth the portion served. There's a good variety of options. Environment is casual dining. I can't remember if it has a kids menu. Must love seasoning! Don't go if you don't prefer old bay or any seasoning on your food. read more

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I LOVE the Shaking Sauce Hot! Compared to Boiled Bay's sauce, I think Shaking Crab has the most addictive sauce, but you do get more food at Boil Bay. Shaking Crab should have a point system or card that can be stamped so customers can receive a free meal or something because I go there at least 4 times out of the month. All in all Shaking Crab is a good look! read more

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

Never thought I would have so much good seafood that I wouldn't want to see seafood again for a few days! Well, Shaking Crab achieved that goal! AMAZING FOOD! Went there on a Friday night, which is something I NEVER DO, because in my humble opinion, the quality of the food is reduced. But I promised my daughters a dinner date with Mom and I so it goes without saying they wanted to go out on a Friday night. We arrived and checked in around 7:15pm, we were told the wait is 1 and 1/2 hours. I shirked it off and hung around instead of suggesting going somewhere else, but I did not. In the time waiting my wife and daughter went shopping, spending up all my money. I waited in the car as they did so as my grandson slept. After seeing the death of me with the amount of money my family spent shopping (Praise God for financial Blessings), we finally got in around 9:15p. The restaurant had a rustic feel too it. Close knit tables, sorta of a ranch feel, large tables because you are going to need room to shuck some shells from the seafood, and what I love most, you can leave your autograph all over the place. There were signatures, social media handles and some advertisements all over the place. This was really cool. We were greeted by a bubbly server, she took our drink order. She came back with the drinks and some really good movie popcorn which was ok with me because I was hungry anyway. We placed our order. Now, the food if you haven't already heard, the shacking meals are steamed in plastic bag. Yes, you can get fried food too but if you want the shacking food, its shellfish (of your choice and your way), potato, and corn or any other crustation in a plastic bag that is steamed in a shacking sauce (Lemon Butter, Garlic Sauce and some other mixed together). I also had a couple of Heineken. Since you are cracking a lot of shell food (they give you the tools to do so) they give you these plastics bibs. Trust me, you will need them with all that sauce slinging all over the place. Lastly the bill. We paid $224.00 without tip for 5 people (1 child) and that does not include tip. So lets sum this up. We waited almost an hour and a half, paid over $200 and you wonder why go? Well, the food is AMAZING! And you will have plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day! I highly recommend Shacking Crab! You want regret it! read more