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    Tasty Crab House - Matthews

    3.1 (40 reviews)
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    Lauren L.

    Just went for all you can eat menu! Boil bag, one cluster of crab legs, add ons, different sauces to choose from as well as spice level. Appetizers, po boys, fried fish, mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, you name it. And they were doing to go bags of shrimp. Was craving seafood and DEFINITELY got my fill. There's something for everyone. Soups, salads, the list goes on and on. So much is included and everything tasted so good

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    Shalmar M.

    Food was great!! I ordered the catfish sandwich. The food was hot upon delivery and great taste.

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    Jennifer E.

    We were craving some seafood and decided to try this spot that was close to our home. When we arrived, it was not busy at all. The hostess though told us it would be a 5 min wait but I guess it was because she had to make a call with a customer about an order, so other guests were arriving as well but they also had to wait as she was the only hostess. We feel like she should have sat us down first instead of telling us we had to wait, and then she proceeded to make a call. Once we were seated, though, everything went more smoothly. It was a casual spot, and it looks like you are allowed to sign their walls, which was filled with PLENTY of signatures. We ordered the "queen platter," which fed 4 of us PLENTY with leftovers. It consisted of cracb legs, sausage, mussels, green clams, oysters, potato, corn, garlic bread, and hush puppies! Let me tell you, it was the best season food broil we have ate in a WHILE and for the price, definitely worth it! The mussels and everything were very delicious, and the shrimp was my FAVORITE! I also ordered a side order of fries, and they were freshly made! Nice and hit and just the right amount of crispy. I definitely recommend this location if you are ever in the area. They are in a shopping center besides a cicis pizza, so there is plenty of parking to choose from.

    D A.

    I used Uber Eats & ordered onion rings with the Shrimp bag (head on) on 7-19-21. This is probably the 3rd time I've purchased from them. Unfortunately, this time the shrimp was soggy, soft, & overcooked. The corn wasn't fresh. Doubt I'll be back.

    Shrimp with Crayfish combo
    Paul D.

    Service needs help! Lackadaisical staff which n9t much knowledge upon entry. Ordered #11 combo which was shrimp- heads on & crayfish. Potatoes and corn were in the bag along with the extra boiled eggs I added as an option along with hot garlic butter. After placing my order, 27 minutes later, food appeared. Shrimp were overcooked crayfish were on point but potatoes, corn and boiled eggs lacked the seasoning from within the bag! FLOUNDER FILETS were fried nicely but you forgot my cocktail and tartar sauce I requested and paid for! Of course this event didn't warrant a gratuity other than -GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!! PISS POOR SERVICE AND FOOD QUALITY AT THESE PRICES!!!

    Doretha H.

    As a seafood lover I couldn't have a crab house open in my neck of the woods and not check it out! Been waiting on this to open before all the corona madness so I was happy to see the flags on one of my trips to Sams club. I ordered from the parking lot and was able to get my food in less that 15 minutes! They did mess up my order as I do not do head on shrimp however I was home by that point and I wasn't going back. My son as usual tried the wings. They messed that one up as well as he wanted them battered and they were naked. They put the buffalo sauce on the side which perplexed him as a 10 year old. He was dipping them in the sauce and complained of it tasting funny. I believe it's not true butter used in those so the taste was a bit off. He did however enjoy the onion rings. Back to my combo of snow crab and shrimp. I always opt for the house special sauce in a hot temp. I will opt for extra hot next time because it wasn't spicy to me. The corn was good and they use the red potato just as other crab houses you only get one of each. I would say they aren't going to bump out my top three which are Crab Dujour, King Crab or Shake Shake name depends on location and Steam it Up (no one does fried crab legs BUT them). They are on the more expensive side but it could be because of the rise in costs of groceries lately. Curse you corona!!! I would probably just go to King Crab if I wanted some crab legs but I will give them another try seeing that they gave me a gift card from coming! Woot woot! Check them out when you have the chance. They even let you draw on the wall like another crab house in the area.

    What I got on the left compared to what I actually ordered on the receipt to the right

    Ok so I tried to give them another chance but once again my order was incorrect. Again the food is really good but not getting items you order or missing parts of the order don't make it worth the time or money.

    Seafood Platter ( P-10)
    Lance H.

    Really enjoyed our first visit here. The service was very fast and friendly. The whole place is super clean and inviting and the food was great! We got the P10 seafood platter (1/2 lb each king, snow, and Dungeness crab, 1/2lb shrimp, plus corn, potatoes, broccoli, and a hard boiled egg) and it was more than enough to feed two, we brought home lots of leftovers. Also got a fried oyster basket. The breading was a bit thick but it was tasty and the oysters were super clean. Also the Cajun fries are yummy! The only drawback is the prices are a bit high but the food was good so we will definitely come back.

    Shrimp fried rice, but where on earth is the shrimp?

    Ok, so I've given them a 3rd try, as the first try was outstanding. After that downhill. Today I called in my order and specially asked for a "SHRIMP BOIL". Instead, I get a handful of shrimp that have been steamed. The woman at the front tells me "oh that's a combo!" I'm looking at her and the menu where it reads "boil". She offered to make the item I originally requested but I declined as I was short on time. I did not know the official name but definitely knew the name, so since you want to play that game, I'll ignore you as well and take coins elsewhere. Additionally? They are offering a buy one get one. I ordered the shrimp fried rice and literally received a tray FULL of rice with 3 shrimp (see photo). The wings I ordered are the sweet chili. Why were my wings NOT in the chili sauce? I am handed a drop of sauce for two orders of wings. Again, I tried but the service is horrid and there is no way I can possible support this. Hopefully Mr Chinetime reviews this place.

    Crawfish+shrimp+baby clams plus potatoes & corn

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    We had a great dinner at Tasty Crab! The food, service, and ambiance were all top notch and we are excited to go back!

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    This place is interesting. Fantastic wait staff but the food is just okay. Not certain it makes the cut for a repeat visit.

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    Service was terrible. Food was okay not worth the money, the fried fish was not seasoned and very bland .

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    Showed up over an hour before they close for my birthday and was told they wouldn't allow dine-in customers. Take your business elsewhere

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