I started doing my reviews in this order: The Appeal The Bad (?) The Good I consider myself some what of a seafood boil "snob" being that I lived in Las Vegas around some of the best restaurants in the world and have had seafood all over the country. There isn't any seafood in the small town I live in so every time I go out of town for work I stop to get seafood. The appeal of the Storming Crab: this place is located just down from the Fayette Mall which use to be a booming shopping center. The restaurant has a HUGE Fiberglass Crab on the outside of the building and hip graffiti painting outside. Inside the restaurant reminds you of being on a ship if it was autographed by everyone you know. The host was nice and so was my server who was super sweet. The Bad (?): I had been here a few times before and remember being disappointed because of the butter reminded me of the jug of melted popcorn butter instead of real melted butter. - However this time it didn't taste that way so I'm not sure if they changed it but it really won me back as a customer. The Good: Something I did find today that I have never found before is their seafood bread! I don't know what kind of witchcraft it is but it is one of the best things I've had. Think cheddar bay biscuits x100! Overall the Storming Crab is a solid choice. As someone who is a seafood person, if you get a boil, and know how to peel seafood, get the head ON shrimp vs. the head off- it should be fresher and more meat. read more

Storming Crab - Lexington - The Seafood Bread - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Upon walking in we were greeted and seated by a shoeless host. . The dinner crowd was in full effect. The place was dark and moody. The waitress was very friendly and familiar with the menu. She explained everything and was very helpful. We ordered and the food was amazing. The spices were on point. Crab legs, shrimp and crawfish were delicious. read more

Storming Crab - Lexington - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The environment was neat and our server was really friendly and helpful. The restroom needed to be cleaned and there were at least 4 employees standing around talking/on their phones during our visit. We received complimentary seafood bread and it was really tasty. Our food was served quickly and hot. We ordered the fried catfish po'boy, fried gator po'boy, and a seafood boil (snow crab legs, lobster tail, corn, potatoes, crab house cajun, mild). The seafood boil was flavorful, the fried catfish was ok, the gator was good but not enough to fill the bread, and the hushpuppies were really good. I recommend this restaurant if you like seafood. read more

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I ordered the #4 combo with added broccoli and got it tossed in the Crab House Cajun sauce at medium spice and it was so delicious. Everything was super flavorful, and the seafood bread was amazing too. Our server was very helpful. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Storming Crab - Lexington - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Our service was good. Drinks kept refilled. We fed 4 (2 adults & 2 kids) people with the #6 and added an extra pound of crab legs. It was the perfect amount of food. The flavor (old bay garlic butter, mild) was really good! They gave gloves, bibs and wipes. I wish they had the little crab forks, but it was great and very reasonably priced! read more

Service was good and the seafood bread appetizer and boil with the old bay butter flavor was great. The fried cod basket could have been better, but it wasn't bad. read more

The food was amazing but the lowest spice level is mild and it's a little spicy but overall the service is great. and the lady who seated us was also almost instant so I highly recommended going here if you like seafood. there wasn't much people at all pretty quiet in the restaurant. There's also sports you can watch! This restaurant was overall really good highly recommended. read more

Storming Crab - Lexington - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Amazing seafood boil! The service was super fast and everything came out hot and fresh. I ordered medium spice but it was definitely more like hot -- luckily I loved it. Great flavor, generous portions, and only about $33 which was a really good price for everything you get. Definitely coming back! Didn't love all the writing on the walls, looked tacky but still clear and clean overall read more

Lunch on a busy hot day. We were promptly welcomed at the door and seated. Our server introduced himself and took our drink orders. We were brought drinks and some complimentary seafood bread. Our orders taken and we waited with anticipation. My mother's order of fried oysters came out first. She was almost finished her food when my crab boil was served. The worst part, she was still hungry. She ordered an order of seafood bread. The food was good. The issue is poor kitchen management. There weren't many people in the restaurant so I feel they could have timed the cooks, so we could eat together. read more

Fantastic experience! We came to check this place out after many months of having a terrible experience at a similar concept closer to Hamburg (shaking crab) This gator bites here were sooooo good. They were soft and buttery and the honey mustard complimented it perfectly. Our boil was perfect. We shared a bag, I think it was meal option A, we had the Dungeness crab, clams, shrimp, no sausage and opted for extra potatoes and corn of course. We both had a cocktail, which were 20% off from that time (8pm) until close I believe. The drinks were great. I would like to note that i couldn't finish mine without feeling the spirits lol. You definitely get the bang for your buck! We will be back here soon!! read more

Storming Crab - Lexington - Dungeness Crab Legs White Clams Shrimp Head Off - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Great service and food. We had to the poboy sandwich and it was so delicious. My family and I loved the vibe.

This place is great, the decor is so in tune with a nautical them which I always love. I had Sweet tea and an appetizer of boudin balls. stared off with the Fried Basket of Gator Meat and fresh raw oysters. My wife had the Cajun Whole Lobster (Combo 3) consisting of Crawfish, clams, sausage with red potatoes and buttered corn on the cob. They also offered Chicken Wings in Cajun and BBQ options. The Cajun Fried Rice is a excellent side along with Boudin Balls. For dessert you have to try the Tiramisu, it is out of this world . The service was attentive and quick. If you are in town this ai great lunch spot. read more

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My son loves coming here. Food is always great and everyone is always very friendly. This is our go to spot for seafood boils.

Cool place. I wished I like Cajun food more. I use to always ordered a "blackened Cajun steak" at my old favorite restaurant CR Thomas in Ironton but that wasn't really Cajun. My wife will be trying this place out because they have shrimp with their heads still on. She says that's the best part. read more

I'm going to give this restaurant 5 stars just off of the bartender Sarah Lee alone. Sarah is amazing, I've been coming here every other week and I cross my fingers hoping that shes here. her customer service is amazing, she pays attention to every detail of my order and she make sure that my order is right. This is my type of service!! any time I'm in Lexington I'm stopping by Storming Crab for her service and the seafood. read more

Amazing place to eat. Food was awesome. The waits were charming and hard working. It was just a unique awesome experience. Love it. read more

I really thought I'd end up loving this place. . But that wasn't the case. We wanted to try a seafood boil after seeing them all over the internet, we found the storming crab near us (1 1/2 hr drive but closer than other places) and decided to take a trip to try! We arrived around 1, we had our order taken within a few mins of being seated, we had to wait an hour and half for our order, we ordered the #4 combo to share. The crab legs were hidden at the bottom, extremely tiny! By the time we got half way through, the food was cold at the bottom. The crab meat was pretty much non existent when cracked. We got the garlic butter old bay - mild blend. It wasn't my favorite choice. Upon paying, the bartender continued to ask if we wanted our change back and when giving it back, she continued to ask if we wanted to leave something. . We left our tip at the table for our waiter. While we were waiting for the check, the same bar tender came to the table next to us and said she was checking on the table for their server and asked if they were ready to leave... they hadn't even got their food yet! The corn was the best part of the meal. We won't be back. read more

Omg! Awful bag of .... Let's just say food like this is what is wrong with America. It was like a bag of wet trash.

Great dinner & staff! We ordered a huge meal each. It had Crawfish, Corn & Vegetables & potatoes. in one dinner. The other dinner was scallops & corn & vegetables and potatoes! Awesome dinner!!!! Waitress' were very friendly! Very efficient & very fast with getting our dinner to us. Great AMBIANCE!! Very nice place to eat! They made u feel right at home. We will be going again soon!! Thanks!! read more

Calamari was thick and tuff. I think the coleslaw was ruined it tasted so bad. We ordered shrimp in place of the calamari and there was really no taste. This was the first time eating there so I'm not sure I want to return. That was $50 down the drain read more

Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! The house Cajun flavor is superb. Josiah is great. read more

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Great food, nice restaurant, needs to add more quantity to entrees and orders for price offered.

Fun place. The service is, like most places, average and the seafood is as good as you can expect for a restaurant in the middle of the country. The atmosphere is light and enjoyable. If you are looking for a satisfying Saturday night out check it out. It's fun but not that memorable. read more

Went here for the first time yesterday and won't be back. I was really excited to try this place as I love seafood, but $80 for three people and we all left hungry still. It could definitely be my expectations were set high but it seemed like all the meat has previous been cooked, frozen, and then heated up. The meat tasted this way and the sauce for the seafood was basically dipping sauce. It wasn't worth the price or the work to peel open the meat and eat it. read more

Storming Crab - Lexington - D4 mix - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Fast service. Great waiter. The seafood bread is a must. Quiet during lunch. Not busy.

Stopped in for raw oysters and a drink! Atmosphere was wonderful but the bartender was fantastic! Thank you Tammy for the wonderful service the oysters and drinks were great too! read more

Service was not up to par, poor menu knowledge and overall service. Food was ok if not if not described well. Cleanliness was definitely sub par. It's a pass for me. read more

Very overpriced seafood!! The crab was floppy. Just didn't taste right. Service was good but other than that we won't be back.

Great food. Sat at the bar and had great drinks. Fresh and great seasoning. Reasonably priced. read more

Storming Crab - Lexington - Lunch King Crab Legs boil. Delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Let me say this. My present existence is on this thought: When do I get to eat at Storming Crab again? My birthday is coming up in a couple weeks. So there's that. But I need to go again in-between now and then. And after my birthday, there is a countdown clock of when I can go again. When that dinner came out, before I even took one bite, I was already ecstatic. This place is amazing. You have a fan for life. read more

Quick service with diverse seafood on the menu. A good place for a family meal. Everything came out super hot and fresh. The seafood bread is decadent. The drinks are good but VERY sweet, so better for the sweet toothed drinker. The atmosphere is loud and fun, with little fun decorations. It's one of those places you see something new every time you go and gives you the feeling of being nearer to a coast. read more

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It may just be me but I love crab anywhere I go, I am in love with it. Also that guy at the front is kind and f cute so sometimes I go in for that read more

Excellent place to satisfy your seafood cravings! As a party of 5, we ordered the Family Combo which was a pound each of King Crab, Snow Crab, Green Mussels, Shrimp, Lobster Tails, and sausage accompanied by 6 ea. of potatoes and half ears of corn. Everything was absolutely delicious and quite fresh to be in a landlocked area. Our server, Clifford was amazing and funny and checked on us often. Starters were 1 dozen raw oysters, gumbo, chicken tenders, and onion rings. Everything we ordered was scrumptious! Atmosphere is casual and even with covid distancing, has a festive vibe. Can't wait to return! read more

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This a great place to eat food always good waitresses always good I come to Lexington for doctors at UK regularly an we eat here alot

been there twice once was enough but a second try was ok not the best atmosphere but an ok place to visit. I would say OK but def not my 1st choice read more

I ordered the fried gator basket with fries and baked mussels. I am the type of person if it looks weird I will not eat it. Needless to say I tried one bite of the mussels and it wasn't for me. The fries were delicious and it was the first time I tried gator and I really liked it. I dipped it in tarter sauce. read more

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Food and Service was overall awesome. Steve was an amazing server and is very talkative. We ordered the shrimp and king crab with a mild Cajun seasoning. It's not spicy but it's very flavorful. Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

Ate there nov 6th 4 people. All had something different everyone got very ill. For what we paid for the dinner this is unacceptable and will never eat there again read more

Ambience: walking in here is like walking into a fisherman's net! Fun looking, a lot of space! If you can find a spot, write a cute little message or sign your names on the walls, poles, ceilings, basically anywhere! Service: Never had a problem with service, attentive! Taste: So glad to see some good Cajun seafood in Lex! I usually always get the house sauce which is a mix of everything. Super buttery, garlicky, Cajun goodness! Reason for my one star deduction is the crawfish tastes horrible, I would not recommend. I've gotten it twice just to make sure the first time wasn't a fluke, but it's been pretty bad. Frozen and thawed for sure. Snow crab, shrimp and sausage is the way to go! Never disappoints. Also, the oyster just had a really off taste, small, not exactly what oyster eaters are expecting, but cute presentation! Overall Experience: I've really enjoyed eating here, we never had to wait. You get the whole seafood joint experience with the gloves, bib and all the necessary tools to crack those crab claws! Also, the complimentary seafood bread is delicious! read more

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I finally got to try this place and I was NOT disappointed! The portions are huge. I got the scallops, mild in garlic butter. It was fantastic. Glad I went with mild, though, because it did have a kick! Also tried the seafood bread and Cajun fries. Both were amazing. I will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

Storming Crab - Lexington - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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