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Smashin Crab

4.2 (1.3k reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Good for kids
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Boudain balls
Aida P.

I need to start with Jaden! What a fantastic waiter! He was very informative and made our experience very enjoyable! We ordered the Boudin balls and they did not disappoint. I had the salmon with rice and mixed vegetables. The salmon was great, but the vegetables were very mushy. Jaden suggested a sauce that he uses, and it was spicy, but so good! My brother enjoyed his shrimp Poboy and fries. He also tried the onion rings and they were excellent. We will definitely return!

Crawfish Etouffee
David R.

This is my go-to place for Cajun food in San Antonio. Their calamari appetizer is delicious with nice chunks lightly fried. The dipping sauce is a cocktail sauce with a nice hit of horseradish. My favorite dish is the crawfish etouffee. You can pick a spice level of 0 to 6. I chose 3 which is habanero peppers. A little too spicy for me. Service was good with other workers fill up drinks and delivering food. Too go containers were solid with a separate bag for each person. Ambiance was like a diner, with plenty of seating. There are high tables, regular tables, and seating at the bar. TVs with sports showing on three of four walls.

Lisa K.

We celebrated my little cousins 18th bday here. First time visit. Ate at the location on Bandera Rd. Our server was amazing. On the ball. I appreciate that they have lunch specials from 11am-3pm Monday to Friday with things like wings, po-boys and pastas. My son did a pasta and really enjoyed it - shrimp, chicken and some fish and a nice and creamy white sauce. My daughter and I shared a boil bag with Shrimp, Crab clusters and corn, broccoli, red potatoes and andouille sausage. We got the mixed seasoning on it and I can say I was not a real fan of it but the proteins were cooked great! They had a good flow coming through so they do pretty well. I'm a huge fan of the flavor at SA SEAFOOD so I guess I missed more seasoning but overall a good 7.5/10.

Amanda B.

Smashin Crab is our go-to spot when craving seafood. I love their boil bags, they have fresh seafood with a right amount of spice. They can get busy but I've never had a problem with their service. Open seating area with lots of tables to accommodate a couple or a group. Check them out next time you are wanting some seafood!

Hush Puppies
Brian B.

I was looking for a place to eat without having to travel very far. Since this place was down the road I decided to give them a try. I was able place my order through their website. Upon arriving, I was impressed by the set up, particularly the bar area. They had quite a few beers on tap. I approached the counter to pick up my order. For this visit, I selected the shrimp po'boy, which came with fries. I also got a side of hush puppies. The sandwich was a decent size but the amount of shrimp was lacking in my opinion. I really enjoyed the hush puppies and fries. Both had great flavor and were crispy. I will likely check out this place again as they had a variety of items that seem worth trying. Plus, I appreciate the proximity to my house.

Seafood boil
Jessica M.

My first seafood boil and it did not disappoint! We spent just over $100 for this jalapeño seafood boil with lobster. The heat was there but not much seasoning. I was wanting at least some salt. It wasn't bad and we did well, just the two of us. I enjoyed the experience and the atmosphere here. Great music and great service!

Shrimp boil With corn & sausage  Shrimp & crawfish  Seasoned Fries Cajun Fries Calamari Strips Boudin Balls

Everything was amazing as always this is my 2nd time eating at the restaurant but the only thing that bothered me was the corn & sausage it tasted the same & i didn't have a good experience last time it tasted like it's old & especially the sausage i never had bad experience with them before in any seafood boil restaurant except this one hopefully it can be change because i really love corn & sausage. I tried the appetizer boudini balls with sausage and i didn't like it as well but the calamari was amazing! & our server was amazing too!

Adventure of the Sea (Feeds 4-6)  This was so good we devoured it amongst four people (but we have big appetites lol)
Charlize S.

We came to Smashin Crab because my grandfather says this is his favorite place and we see why. Coming from California, the service at Smashin Crab is exemplary. Not to say we don't receive good service in California but Vince here went above and beyond. He was patient and kind with our orders, gave us the best recommendations and checked up on us throughout the meal in a way that wasn't overbearing. He was maintaining our table while also handling what looks to be about 7 more families and tables while still being level headed. The food here is flavorful, filling, and Vince's recommendation on the Trinity sauce was exactly what we were looking for. It was also a nice touch that the manager, Ro, came and checked in on every table to make sure we were doing okay. We hope to come here again soon and that it stays the same experience we had this time.

Menu
Christina T R.

I've been to this place quite a few times. Each time it's delicious and the staff is attentive and kind. This time they switched up the menus and provided combos. I think they over cooked the shrimp this time because it was falling apart while I was peeling. This has never happened before so I'm chucking it up to a one time thing. Love the seasoning and the options. Definitely going back again.

Soppin bread

SOMETIMES a photo says it ALL! By far BEST Crawfish in town Trinity #3 with with Soppin Bread ...food was delicious and flavorful, service was on point and the ambiance was crawfish-eating-relaxing...try it yourself

Dirty Rice
Karla P.

Service is great, Jilly very friendly and informative. I ordered the shrimp po boy and crawfish fries, they were out of fries, so I opt for the onion rings. My hubby ordered the catfish and dirty rice, they were out of the dirty rice. But by the time our food arrived the fries and dirty rice was in the building. The manager gave me a little extra and apologized for the wait. Definitely would comeback for the service alone. The place is very clean and welcoming.

Exterior
Saunnie B.

First off the hospitality was awesome. The staff made valiant efforts to ensure we were happy. We were invited by friends who raved about a Smashin Crab near their home in Bourne. My hubby and I ordered redfish and mixed veggies for sides. I specifically ordered mine grilled because I wanted to ensure it didn't come out blackened. After my order arrived it appeared blackened and after a discussion with the waitress and the manager they remade my meal. In the meantime I ate my red beans and rice because it was on the verge of being cold. It was the best part of my meal. Would have been better if it was hot. When my new order of redfish came, it had NO SEASONING at all. I discussed having allergies with the manager so I'm guessing this was their way of ensuring there would be no ER visits on their watch. I used the lemon to get some flavor and it was ok. Others had grilled oysters (which they loved), salmon, Seafood pasta and chicken tenders. All of us that ordered veggies with our meal noticed that most of our veggies consisted of red and green bell peppers. I was expecting more of the cauliflower, broccoli and carrots combination instead. Let's talk about the crab cakes shall we? In my opinion crab cakes should never be battered and fried. It usually spells trouble and is a clear sign they were likely frozen. My friend ordered them as an appetizer and when they arrived I suspected they wouldn't be good. She immediately contacted the waitress after tasting them. They were not what she expected to put it mildly. For dessert, a few of us had beignet fries with powdered sugar and syrup and they all agreed they were good. If I ever visit Smashin Crab again I'll have steamed crabs. I saw a few customers with the steamed bags and they really seemed to enjoy them. My food made me feel like I was being forced to watch my sodium intake. It would have been tolerable if I had salt and pepper and there was none to be found on any tables. We had enough wrong and I just didn't want to bother the waitress again with more changes. Regarding the interior it's nothing fancy but satisfactory for a seafood restaurant. It's your basic restaurant with tables and chairs.

Bayou Bread
Meg F.

I cannot speak highly enough about the BAYOU BREAD. It is crawfish étouffée & cheeses char-grilled on buttery garlic bread. It's a little bit spicy, full of seasoning, succulent crawfish, and melty cheese galore. It's a giant portion and very rich in flavor. I could only eat half of it even, and took the rest home for dinner (it was also super good served cold, later on). The French fries are perfectly fried Cajun style, and quite addictive. My mom got the shrimp po'boy and loved it! The batter on the shrimp was crisp and flavorful, the bread was soft but crispy on the outside, and the remoulade sauce she ordered on the side gave it a delicious authentic taste. Can't wait to go back and order it again. Lexi was our server and she was so friendly, funny, helpful, and attentive. Great food, great service. Clean atmosphere with lots of New Orleans character. Loved the Zydeco music playing to set the mood!

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The shrimp were undercooked, and the crab was overcooked. Our waitress was wonderful. She was managing the whole place with one other gal.

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Does this place offer $1 oysters?

Are they still doing Happy hour?

Yes! Mon-Friday 3-6PM

How many people can sit at one table?

I saw a table of six seated. Don't know if that's the max but at least you know they can accommodate six. I'd recommend calling ahead if you have a larger group.

Is The Catch enough for 2 people?

Absolutely

How much are the crawfish?

When I went last time they were out of season, but they're market price so it's by the pound. I'm not 100% sure

How much do y'all usually charge for crab?

$30 for King Crab $20 for Snow Crab $13 for Blue Crab… 

Is there crawfish yet?

Yes, crawfish is available as a boil and as a po'boy.

When do y'all open in Stoneoak?

3 weeks !

Do you have draft beer? If so what's on draft?

yes we do!! Lots of craft!!

When will you be getting y'alls liquor license?

There's really no telling at this point, but we are hoping within 6-8weeks.

I know that we can BYOB. Is a small ice chest allowed?

Yes

Can you really bring your own beer?

Yes. It's BYOB till we receive our Liquor license!!

Do you serve alcohol?

Not quite yet. We're in the process of obtaining our liquor license. For now, you are welcome to bring your own wine or beer. Hope to see you soon!

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I was looking for a pleasant place to take my mother as she wanted catfish and saw the photos of…read morethe food. When I came up to the place it wasn't a sit down place to eat, but that you have to order which was confusing as there were a lot of other restaurants within the small space. There was a guy there that was picking up wing and he stated that they were the best and big pieces. So he showed me how to order. And I place my order as it was Wednesday dollar day for wings so I order wings. I had the parmesan garlic, lemon pepper. Let me tell you they were so good, the wait was too long but worth the wait. It best to order online then go pick up. The restroom were locked so that is why I gave 4 and we weren't able to speak with no one. If you need any special thing or extras please write it I. The space provided because they don't give you anything but what you order no napkin just nothing else. Enjoy and hope the you didn't forget to order anything special or extra as you won't get it.

Food was excellent. The issue is the location. It's really hard to get anything like SERVICE from…read moreanyone. It's a multi-restaurant location but no one actually works the front desk or door. So you basically have to order your food online and they deliver it to a locker where you pick it up. Very strange. And made it pretty much impossible to get any thing extra like napkins, a fork, or whatever you might need for a meal. Good food... But definitely not recommended if you're looking for something as a sitdown place

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I tried Urban Smoke a little over a year ago and loved it. What has happened???…read more The staff made me feel like I was interrupting even though I was the only person in the restaurant. I don't recall my order being presented almost as a to-go order when I visited before so receiving a plate with plastic fork/spoon, wrapped food, and styrofoam containers isn't very appetizing. All of this is a far cry from the presentation shown in their newspaper write-up. So, ok...I'll deal with the off putting presentation...what about the star of the show...brisket? The brisket served to me was the most unappetizing, dry, and lukewarm excuse for brisket that I've had in a long time. It was terrible. It reminded me of the old Rodney Daingerfield joke about eating beef where he could see where the jockey was hitting it. The turkey was lukewarm but tasted good. The sides were ok but should never overshadow the main...and yet, they did. I bought a plate that cost over $20 and got it in styrofoam, with bad brisket, and a "we could care less" attitude from staff. It's my last trip to Urban Smoke.

BBQ, Cajun pasta, dirty rice, collard greens and red beans are good here. They're so generous with…read moretheir serving of pasta that you'll need to take some of it to go. Their beignets are very good for dessert and remind me of the ones served at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. Their cheesecake is also good too. It's sad that they couldn't stay in business for long. They've been open since 2019 and had to close this month. Sad.

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Smashin Crab - cajun - Updated July 2026

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