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    The Boiling Crab

    4.1 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Amber L.

    The wait was about 45min on a Saturday night (not too bad and a good sign in my book). We were seated and ordered right away. Our shrimp came out, but our crab legs didn't. We ate and by the time we got to the last few shrimp we realized our crab legs never came to the table. We had to get the attention of two other people because our waiter (forgot his name) was nowhere to be found. Finally got our crab legs but then our fries were late. We didn't get our fries until we were about to leave so we had to get to-go boxes. The vibe was on point, whoever had the Aux had great taste in music. The food was so good! But the service definitely could've been better.

    2 pounds of crawfish, andouille sausage, corn. I KILLED IT. the best seafood in Dallas, thank me later
    Chris B.

    I had to come out of yelp retirement to write this review! Now that we are in crawfish season. I have been on the hunt of finding the best crawfish in Dallas. I have finally found it. I order 2 pounds of crawfish, andouille sausage and corn. The crawfish was seasoned perfectly. You can actually taste the seasoning when you eat the crawfish- iykyk.. The service was good. I left a $20 tip just because I finally found crawfish that is seasoned correctly AND the serve andouille sausage. This my spot. They other offerings as well, but who cares. It's crawfish season

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    ravi c.

    This place receives 5 star for finger licking spicy food they serve. We ordered Snow Crab with Corn, Sausage, and shrimp. Also side of Cajun Fries and Sweet Potato fries. All of them tasted amazing with whole Sha-bang and medium spice level.

    ABSOLUTELY MY FAV place to go in DFW. This place is literally one of my favorites to ever go to especially this location. We always have an amazing service. They've never messed up our order Duha the girl that works there super sweet and kind and she's just full of love and honestly I always they always meet my expectations when I go there.

    Crab legs

    The food here is absolutely amazing Wbenever I get my hair done at the salon next door, I stop in and treat myself to a crab boil.

    1lb shrimp with eggs and potatoes.
    Kriston J.

    The service was great but the food, not so much. I ordered a pound of shrimp with potatoes, rice, and eggs. The first bag I got, the shrimp was overcooked. Couldn't even peel the shell off. This was both my boil and my son's boil. So we sent it back and waited for a fresh batch. Same thing when we got the new bags. He didn't even want to eat his because he didn't feel like peeling the shell off piece by piece. The potatoes were mid at best and the eggs were okay. Probably won't be coming back here.

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    The service is great we loved our server Sunday!!!!! The food was flavorful and delicious. 10/10 recommend especially the lemon pepper fries

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    Food was pretty good. Shrimp were a little hard to peeel but the flavor was great. Danny was our server and he was great!

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    Good flavorful garlic sauce. The place had fast service. The inside was decked out in bost decor, very cute. Thanks

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    Thank you for the positive rating, Erica! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Delicious, clean, and the service was great. Will go back anytime. Be prepared to pay a good amount if you get the extras.

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    When is alligator available on the menu? Is there a specific season for it?

    Sorry but we do not offer alligator on our menu.

    Is it dine in?

    Yes it is but I recommend putting in a reservation

    What's the slowest time to go on a Saturday with seating restrictions due to COVID?

    Is dine in open right now?

    No.

    Is there a wait?

    Yes, there is always a wait for dine in. Average 30 min, weekends it's much longer wait. Take out orders are fast and easy

    Do they have fresh crawfish yet?

    Hi Cody, our Texas locations don't have live crawfish yet, but should soon! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get up-to-date posts about when our live crawfish season starts!

    Is there lobsters good and how's it taste fishy slinmy or taste like chicken like crab legs?

    I'v never seen any live lobsters the few times I went.

    Are they still serving crawfish?

    i'm not sure but i think so .. if not they have frozen 🤮

    Do they do take-out?

    Yes- you can call ahead or request when you get there

    How much does it cost usually for a snack bag of 2 snow grabs shrimp corn and sausage here?

    May be 30/35

    Can you order half pound of the items or only whole pounds?

    Whole pounds only

    I want to go eat there, but would like to know if I would be able to watch a certain game on one of the screens?

    you can, but this may not be the best place as it is generally loud and crowded

    Can i make reservation?

    The only time I have gone was Tuesday, around 4 oclock. There was one party waiting, and I was seated immediately , even though the other person had not arrived. As we were leaving, around 5, there was a line.

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    Charlie's Creole Kitchen

    Charlie's Creole Kitchen

    4.0(234 reviews)
    8.5 miLower Greenville
    $$

    Being from Louisiana, I've been on the hunt this year for the best crawfish I can find. These were…read moretop notch and reminded me from home. Started with 3 pounds but it was so good I had to get two more pounds. The crawfish is seasoned the right way where the flavor is on the inside so they don't have to cover it in a dry spice. Also they were all big with just a few smaller ones. To top it off, having strawberry abita on tap is the perfect match for crawfish so I was extra happy. Saw the bread pudding on the menu and had to get it for dessert. It was warm, chocolate, and ate every bite. I would get more of everything I had The service was so friendly too and the LSU and Louisiana decorations made me feel like I was back there.

    (UPDATE) I just spent a 4 day weekend in New Orleans on an exclusive foodie trip, and dived into…read moresome mom & pop eateries such as Deanies, Salvos, Zydecos And more, of the 7 Restaurants I went to in 4 days, All of them indeed had Sweet Tea. Delicious Southern Sweet Tea at that not what passes for sweet tea in Texas. I was not told to add grainy sugar into unsweetened tea like I was here. my tour guide was a local woman who's lived in the heart of New Orleans for 63 years, and was shocked and appalled when I read to her what the management of Charlie's Creole Kitchen replied to my critique regarding the Sweet Tea, (lack there of, as well as his belief that it isn't commonplace, or borderline essential) she was shocked in disbelief about as well as the astronomical prices we have to pay as their serving sizes in New Orleans are substantially bigger, for either equal or in some cases even cheaper prices. A Bowl of Gumbo in Texas, is a Cup in New Orleans this trends everywhere I visited. I understand importing certain coastal based ingredients can drive up the cost of the food, got it! that doesn't bother me as much as being gaslighted about things where this establishment does fall short. as a native Floridian, Foodie, and Avid Traveler. I don't really care how long someone's been running a kitchen (one way) constructive criticism should be embraced to increase the quality of an establishment, not gotten defensive over. Removing one star for having to go all the way to New Orleans to not feel like a crazy person about the Sweet Tea and Prices. This place is already really good! but could still be better! (OP) As someone from the Deep South, I have high standards for Southern Dives. First, a warning for my fellow Deep-Southerners: they must get away with this with their native Texan Patrons, but the lack of Sweet-Tea is Blasphemy. Unsweetened only. That's an automatic loss of a star. (that seems unfair over a beverage? no.) because for a lot of us from Louisiana, Bama, Florida, Georgia. That are looking for a little piece of home to dine at, A good sweet tea is the standard of a southern comfort meal. It's the peanut butter to jelly. The milk to cereal, the, Well you get it.. The Standouts: * Baked Stuffed Flounder (10/10): Hands down the best dish I sampled. The roasted red pepper sauce is incredible, and the cheese grits make it a real southern comfort platter. * Chicken, Shrimp & Bacon Corn Chowder (10/10): Truly New England-level quality. An absolute explosion of flavor. * Crab Cakes (10/10): Rich, delicious, and worth every bite. The Middle Ground: The Boudin Balls and Seafood Gumbo were solid (7/10), though the gumbo doesn't quite reach the level of a spot like Pappadeaux, it's decent. $11 for 3 decent Boudin Balls is highway robbery at its best. The Fried Seafood Platter was good, 7.5/10 but at $35, the platter is on the smaller side, especially only given one piece of catfish. The Oysters & Shrimp were good, the Crawfish decent, Catfish was decent, it had a small hint of fishiness, but it was good overall nonetheless. The side salads (3/10) the after thought of the menu, chopped head of lettuce smothered in ranch (or Italian) with one banana pepper, and one slice of tomato that looks like it was suppose to be on a burger, no toppings at all. Truck stops have better prepared salads. Which wouldn't typically be a problem if this was a budget-friendly eatery, but for its Texas-Sized prices, And New-York sized portions. The oversight of the Sweet-Tea and a decent side salad is for sure a miss. It might fully please Texans, but it left somethings to be desired from a non-Texan southerner. That being said! It is absolutely well worth the visit! The food was all above average for the region, the service was friendly, attentive and fast, the food came out quickly and efficiently. The location isn't great, but not bad. a little tight and congested, the interior is very mom & pop feeling which is nice. I truly did enjoy my experience, misses and all. And look forward to returning to sample more of the menu!

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    ​Aunt Irene's Kitchen - Black Box

    ​Aunt Irene's Kitchen

    4.0(460 reviews)
    11.1 mi
    $$

    We arrived in Dallas with that particular kind of hunger that only travel can summon equal parts…read moreexhaustion and anticipation. After a long day in transit, all we wanted was something deeply satisfying, the kind of meal that feels like a reward. When my mother suggested Aunt Irene's Kitchen, there was no hesitation. She spoke of it with the reverence reserved for places that become part of your personal geography former neighborhood staples, the kind you measure other meals against. Years ago, when she lived nearby, this was her spot. And now, standing beside her in a line that stretched out the door, it was clear we weren't the only ones holding onto that sentiment. The queue moved with surprising ease, a quiet efficiency that felt almost practiced. Inside, the energy was unpretentious and steady. Our cashier, while not particularly warm, was brisk and knowledgeable answering questions with the kind of clarity that suggests confidence in the product more than performance. We ordered simply: wings with fries, and two plates of fried fish with fries. The wings hadn't been part of the original plan, but a fellow patron mid-meal and visibly excited leaned over to insist. It felt like advice worth taking. And it was. The food arrived in its own time this is not a place for the impatient but what it lacked in speed, it more than made up for in flavor. The fish was crisp and tender, the wings richly seasoned, each bite layered with the kind of depth that doesn't rush itself. Then there was the jalapeño tucked alongside the plate like a quiet signature. It cut through the richness with a bright, deliberate heat, a small but memorable detail that elevated the entire experience. The dining room itself is modest and well-kept, with many opting to take their meals to-go or retreat to their cars. There's an ease to it all ample parking, friendly faces coming and going, a sense of community that lingers longer than the wait. Because that's the thing about places like this: they don't just feed you, they remind you why the wait was worth it.

    Today is Sunday. I ordered within the first hour of them opening. The food here is absolutely…read morepositively some of the best in Dallas. The golden batter is like heaven on a plate. The shrimp and wing box was massive. Wings so good they didn't even need the lemon pepper sauce that it came with. The shrimp was addicting. I found myself regretting not getting an additional order of shrimp. (I will next time). The order came with a side of 2 pieces of well seasoned Cajun flavored corn and potato pieces that were covered with a hefty amount of cheese. A Dallas gem for sure.

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    Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar

    Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar

    4.6(99 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    Dallas!! Any weekend plans?! Happy hour ANDD seafood boils…read more at @pier88dallas is definitely what you need!! Happy Hour is Mon-Fri from 12pm-6pm and ALL DAY SUNDAY you really can't beat that. And if you can mKe it to happy hour their drinks are well priced! Now let's talk about the quality of their seafood?! Yall see that live tank.. their seafood is fresh! I almost gave up on good quality seafood in Dallas but @pier88dallas has met my expectations out for sure! What really stood out was their customer service! The servers really take care of you! They plate and pack up your food for you. Something I have never experience at any seafood boils restaurant The ambiance was very nice! Family Friendly and plenty of space to host events! I definitely will be back @pier88dallas! Go check them out and tell them @foodiesonthemove_ sent you

    Located where the former Boiling Crab location used to be on Walnut Street, but with an entirely…read morenew look. I love the decor they use inside. Makes you feel like you're on a ship going deep sea fishing for fresh seafood. Teresa was the server I had. She was so sweet and broke everything down. They have happy hour on select food and beverage items from 12-6pm Monday through Friday, but go ALL DAY Sunday so this is the place to be. You're entertained the moment you walk in as they have an upbeat playlist for guests to sing/dance along to & also have some TV's throughout for those who want to stay in the know. Food was also really well prepared & served HOT. No complaints at all. As of now they also provide guests with a 10% off coupon if you share your experience with them on Facebook, IG, Google or Yelp so don't be afraid to take advantage. I'll definitely be back!

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    Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory

    Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory

    4.2(238 reviews)
    10.4 miEast Dallas
    $$

    I finally stopped walking past Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory and actually went in... and WOW. I…read moredon't even know where to start. But I hate that I wasn't eating here EVERY DAMN DAY! I ordered the Bourbon Street pasta and when I tell you the portion shocked me it was HUGE. Loaded with Cajun shrimp, spicy sausage, and the most tender chicken... I was in heaven. Sweating a little? Yes. Regretting it? Not even a little. Every single bite hit. And let's talk about the hush puppies... they were shaped like little cylinders, which threw me off for a second, but LISTEN: they were FIRE. Like, don't even question it, just order them. I also got a 24 oz daiquiri called the "Side Piece" and the name alone had me crying laughing but it was GOOD good. The music was jumping, the vibe was everything, and the energy in there just felt right. But what really made the experience stand out was the service. D took care of me the whole time! She helped me pick exactly what I needed, made my drink perfectly, and kept checking in to make sure I was good. That kind of attention does not go unnoticed. She deserves all the love. I'm honestly mad at myself for walking past this place for a whole month before coming in. The food? Amazing. The atmosphere? On point. The service? Top tier. Oh and I had leftovers AND they let you take your drink to go? Yeah... this is officially my kind of spot.

    Food was great along with service from David! ( a bit spicy…read morefyi) but overall great ambience and music as well ( ;

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