Just had a great experience for lunch at the Blue Crab in Slidell (Northshore) It is definitely OPEN - great view of boats while enjoying a well prepared club sandwich onion rings. Corey was polite and professional making lunch an enjoyable experience. read more

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Went here for lunch with friends and the vibes are similar to Blue Crab on Lakefront. We were seated immediately and our server was attentive. We started with the onion rings which were good and the remoulade sauce serves with it was delicious . For my entree I had the crabcake sandwich which was flavored well and the crab cake was not too bready which is how I like it except that due to the lack of filler fell apart quickly and I ended up finishing with fork so didn't work well as a sandwich. I would definitely get the crabcake again but on its own because it was messy as a sandwich. Someone else in my party got the Cobb salad sans blue cheese and while I didnt try it I would love to try on another visit. read more

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The food was AWFUL. A shrimp basket was 90% fries and tiny little bait shrimp paste. Definitely NOT Louisiana shrimp. It is a snack bar at best. What happened?! read more

The food was excellent and the service was great. The banana foster bread pudding was delicious. read more

The Blue Crab - Bar area - Seafood Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

Wonderful atmosphere and service. We enjoy every time we go. Outside bar is so much fun.

Came off a fishing charter. Handed them our catch and they cooked ot to order and threw in a side for $10. Can't beat that! Great live music on a Saturday afternoon. Great bar selection. The hush puppies were dry and overcooked. I'd definitely go back and try other things. read more

This business is closed. Last day was Dec. 20, 2025. We'll miss the outdoor ambience and live music. Food was inconsistent, but won't go into detail since it's now a meaningless exercise. read more

Well, what can I say. Can rate the food or drinks... came in, were seated, and then waited almost 20 minutes for someone to acknowledge our existence. No one ever did, so we got up and left after two other tables sat after as got service. Maybe we will go back and try it out some other time. read more

I'd love to give a more in-depth review, but we were never actually served. We were sat by a nice gentleman, but never had anyone come over for a drink or food order. 2 tables came in after us and were sat behind and beside us and were tended to - idk what the deal was? What is sad is that we had just picked up our kid from his base after deployment, and he really wanted to try out the Blue Crab. We left and went down the road to another restaurant. read more

Food and service. I ordered crab cakes. If there was 2 ounces of crabmeat between the two cran cakes, it would shock me. My wife has brown lettuce in her salad. When telling the server, she passed it off as a reaction to the salad dressing. Dinner for 4 - $165.00 before tip and 1 was a burger another a salad. Made two trips - first and last. read more

Very good, however, make sure to get there early because once they're out of food, they are out of food.

Had chargrilled oysters as appetizer. Lots of shell, under cooked, and under seasoned. Overpriced! Blue crab pasta was cold and very bland, lots of crab shells and the spinach in it had a funky taste. 2 biscuits served on plate and they were hard, cold and old tasting. Inedible. This was a Mkt dish and very pricey!! Stuffed crabs..VERY small crab bodies, so very little crab stuffing in them for an entree. French fries covered most of the plate (no hush puppies) and another very old tasting biscuit. Again, very pricey for what was served. For what we paid for one cocktail, a couple of beers, an appetizer, and 2 entrees, was ridiculous for food of this low quality. read more

Woah nelly!! We dropped by for an afternoon cocktail and apps. This place is AMAZING!!!!! The crabmeat au gratin and grilled oysters were high end delicious!! Chef Julious ..... I will tell you that he is passionate about cooking. I highly recommend the Blue Crab! I will dream of being there at night for dancing on the deck on lake Pontchatrain read more

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This restaurant is off the beaten path. You're not going to just pass here while out driving around. But there's a reason for that: boat access! Yes, this is one of the few restaurants in Slidell you can get to by boat. They have a boardwalk with places to tie up boats, and there's actually a boat launch and bait shop on the other side of the parking lot. There are also a couple of beach volleyball courts. There restaurant has an outdoor bar and plenty of outdoor seating. The interior has plenty of large windows overlooking the water which would make for a nice view during the daytime. The interior was maybe slightly noisier than average, but I don't know if that was because of design acoustics or just because of how crowded it was when I went. The food was really good. The bowl of seafood gumbo I had was maybe slightly stingy on the shrimp, but it was very tasty. The cheese biscuits I got were also good. Everyone at my table was pleased with their food. Between inflation and the pandemic it's hard to judge food prices these days, but I'd say they were maybe slightly above average? Overall, I think place has a lot going for it and hope it makes it. read more

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The combo platter had only 4 fried shrimp & 4 fried oysters. The rest of the plate contained a huge serving of french fries & 2 inedible hush puppies for $23. This was not a good value for the price. 6 Chargrilled oysters were tiny & also over-priced at over $18. Server had a poor attitude when my husband complained. Would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Everything is great. From the service to the music to food everything is fantastic. Both outside and inside you are in a great atmosphere read more

The Blue Crab - This is a picture I took of The fried green tomatoes are absolutely fantastic - Seafood Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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First time at this spot and it was really great. The view was great and it doesn't matter where you sit, there is a view of the water is beautiful and the natural light in the restaurant is great! The restaurant was exceptionally clean and the service was outstanding. Our server, Sarah was very attentive and friendly. The food was very scrumptious. Really fresh and savory. The shrimp was very delicious with that Buffalo sauce and it was nice and golden. I also had the chargrilled oysters, which was some of the best I've ever had. Very flavorsome, even my husband who doesn't eat them enjoyed the one I gave him . My husband had the fried fish platter, which was also golden and tasty. The hushpuppies were big, flavorful and moist. Not sure why I haven't been here before, but it's definitely a place to revisit. read more

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Service was very slow, hush puppies were brunt on the outside and uncooked on the inside, the dishes and utensils were dirty. I ordered the Craberita drink, it was extremely sour. I asked to have more sweetener added to the drink but it was still sour after having been corrected. I decided to order a different drink and was told the craberita would not be removed from my tab even though I did not drink it. read more

Server Consuela B was excellent. She was friendly and made great food suggestions. The food was excellent. I highly recommend the chargrilled crabs. read more

Chargrilled oysters and crabs ! Need I say more ?!!! Super sweet staff and relaxing vibes . Perfect location on the water . read more

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I've been wanting to try this spot for a couple of years and finally had the opportunity. I started off with a dozen oysters on the half shell which were excellent! I also had a shrimp poboy that unfortunately was not as good. The shrimp were VERY small and the breading on the shrimp would fall off because the shrimp were so small. Not only were they small but lacked flavor as well. My Dad had gumbo that he said was ok and a catfish platter that he said was good but could have used a bit more seasoning. The location is very nice with great water views and lots of boats cruising by. The service was very good as well. Overall it was OK. I would give them another try but would not order the same thing. read more

The Blue Crab - Oyster on the half shell $21.99 dozen - Seafood Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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Great local place on the water Has boat dock Has volleyball courts And has really good food Has stage for live music and a bar read more

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Had a great dinner tonight, and the live music was fun. Our waitress, Amy, was so sweet and very attentive to our table! The shrimp platter is huge! read more

Real nice atmosphere, outside dinning watching the view of boats abs jet skies while a live band played over freshly made cocktails. Also spacious inside dining as well with Nice views from your seating. Chair grilled oysters and crab dip is definitely highly recommended. read more

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Classic. The Blue Crab has a casual, homey vibe that is in no way trashy. Tucked into a quiet, waterfront neighborhood the atmosphere is very chill without sacrificing great service. The wait staff is on point, friendly and attentive without being annoying. The chargrilled oysters were elegant- clean and not over charred. The raw were the biggest, cleanest oysters we've ever been served on the gulf coast. The boiled crab had great flavor, but a little bit too much work for my liking. The gumbo- light and flavorful, loaded with crab and shrimp without the gravy texture that ruins it in too many places. If I grasp for something harsh to say it would top out on the biscuits not being great; slightly under cooked but with they are also unnecessary with all the other phenomenal food. We will definitely be back. read more

The Blue Crab - Window view. - Seafood Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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This place was amazing! I was very hesitant trying this spot due to the bad reviews. Well let me tell You something, they are idiots this place is amazing. Great food, best gumbo I've had in a long time, and the oysters were amazing. I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a good oyster bar. Don't listen to the Karen's in these review comments. Service was amazing! And very clean! read more

The Blue Crab - oysters - Seafood Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

Maybe they just had an off day. Our waitress especially. It's been my experience that when a customer asks specific questions specific details should be given in response. A bit more information on the product ingredients could have thwarted the discomfort we experienced. Know exactly what is in your Margarita "Mix" before stating it's made with fresh squeezed lime juice. She either neglected to tell us that in their mix they had simple syrup or was just simply unaware of it. Either way, we should never have been made to feel that we were at fault for the mishap. The food was good. I will give them that. But much of what is served there I could prepare at home. We meet to enjoy time with friends and share a meal read more

Slidell peeps, you must go. For one, huge volleyball are that seems really fun. Usually packed out on weekends. Now to the good part, FOODS. Whether you go for their brunch, lunch or dinner; food is always so good. Beachy vibe with boat docking and gas fill-up stations. My FAVORITE dish I always get, Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Ice Cream. No it's not real ice cream but it's 2 smooth, creamy blue cheese dollops of goodness. Staff is friendly and pretty quick to tend to your needs. Will be back time after time! read more

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The restaurant sits on the lake & has windows that looks out on it. It also has a nice size outdoor area. The blue crab dip had a nice flavor to it, it also had some corn in it. The pasta had a rich flavor to it & it was very cheesy. The food tasted fresh but it wasn't super hot how I would've liked it. It was just warm. While eating both dishes I found that there were small pieces of crab shells in it, so just something to keep in mind. I didn't feel uncomfortably stuffed, which let me know that the quality of the food was great. I would revisit in the future, I just wouldn't rush to do so. It was decently good. A place worth checking out if you're visiting or in the area. read more

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Sweet baby the chargrilled oysters are phenomenal!!! Great views, great ambiance, great food, and great customer service. They did a darn good job changing The Dock restaurant. read more

The Blue Crab - Chargrilled Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

The food was bland and barely had flavor the sandwich only had two small pieces of catfish. The mac wasn't bad or good. The catfish was decent gumbo was good. Overall 2.7 read more

The Blue Crab - Catfish mac and cheese hush puppies shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

The food was delicious, the service very efficient & friendly, and the view was beautiful! read more

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This review is specifically for Rex, the oyster shucker at The Blue Crab in Slidell. We come here just to see him and eat his oysters. He is by far the BEST shucker around. His oysters are always fresh, without shells, and perfect. We eat a lot of oysters from a lot of different restaurants, but we always end up back at The Blue Crab to see Rex. Rex has come to know which oysters we like and always aims to serve us the best! My husband and I enjoy sitting at the oyster bar and chatting with him. He's pleasant and friendly. If you enjoy oysters, you need to come see Rex! read more

The Blue Crab - Seafood Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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First time here and it was really good. If you like wedge salads this one is for you. Very big and the blue cheese ice cream was a great surprise. Husband had the shrimp plate and the shrimp were huge and so fresh. Reasonably priced too! read more

Terrible place to eat! This is our 2nd time coming and food has not improved. Ordered fried calamari which was greasy and chicken and sausage gumbo was the worst that I have ever tasted. For having a great view and opportunity to park your boat to grab drinks and food what a disappointment. read more

Gave blue crab another try. Very good. Good food. Good serving size. Fair price. Served hot!. Good service. We'll be back!

The food was amazing and seasoned perfectly. Was not salty like other seafood places. The atmosphere was family friendly and our waiter Corey did an excellent job. Would highly recommend and will return. read more

Great Local place!!! The Chargrilled Oysters are do die for!!!!! Excellent Service!!! Great Band!! read more

I recently went here to celebrate my son & daughter birthday party ,I was greeted horribly by the host me and my family felt so unwelcomed it was about 30 of us ,she refused us extra seating although they had empty seats , she had a very nasty attitude it was very unsettling, I didn't get the correct customer service at all and we spent a lot of money ! , she harassed me when it was time to pay as if she assumed we couldn't afford our bill and was VERY RUDE !! The kitchen manager was great he stepped in and helped big time ,the food was also delicious. read more

A little off the beaten path but such a treat for those who venture out. FRESH Gulf seafood and beautiful waterfront dining. Live music on the weekends make this a rewarding stop. Try the BBQ Shrimp or Whole Stuffed Flounder!!! read more