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    The Boiling Crab

    4.1 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sherry J.

    I did not know of all the changes which was from new owners/managers. It's been a few years since I visited. But the food waiter(s) and the atmosphere was very good.

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    Drew F.

    The Boiling Crab is my go to for Cajun seafood boil and has really good fresh crawfish when in season. The next app is the Fried Shrimp Basket with the mix all all the sauces for a full flavor spicy really crunchy and crispy shrimp bite to get your meal going. Large wood booths always allow for a large group to gather and enjoy a boil. The staff are typically attentive and friendly.

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    Toy G.

    I have been coming to this restaurant for over 10yrs! I must add since they relocated in North Dallas from the original location, the service has been off! The food was terrible my garlic butter corn had no butter just red the corn was sweet but no flavor ; the fried shrimp baskets were fresh again no flavor not fried well & the fries were hard tasted like air my husband had lemon pepper fries & I had cajun which were not spicy! The lemon pepper wings were burnt, it tasted burnt & looked burnt those were removed off our bill; as we ask for the check our nice waitress Julie says she's too busy to listen! The Manager came over very nonchalantly. I must add each dish came out separate not at the same time also we had the corn before we had our beverages! My lemonade tasted like water Once check was received I did not wait for our busy waitress Julie to come back, I walked up to pay my own bill as to not bother her. I advised your tip is on the table which was not deserved. We are good people which is why there was a tip! This was our last visit! We will not be back! The restaurant was clean and the ambience was ok! They lost great return customers!

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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.

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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.

    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

    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.

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    Thank you very much, Vero! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    Absolutely love this place. The customer service is great & the food is always good quality.

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    Thank you very much, Elisa! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    The service was phenomenal but the food was superior! Loved the whole experience and can't wait to go back! Highly recommend!

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    The food was great !! But service was not there it took a very long time for us to get refills and for us to get other items we needed .

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    Great food!! Definitely my go to for seafood boil! Very good service and very friendly. They are attentive to everything.

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    If you love dungeon Alaskan boiled crabs, shrimps, corns and sweet potatoes fries, this is the sweet sea food spot in dfw

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    Ask the Community - The Boiling Crab

    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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    Anaya's Seafood Scratch Kitchen

    4.6(528 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

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    Seven of us went out for dinner and we chose this restaurant as nobody had been here prior…read more We were greeted quickly and our waitress was amazing! We all received samples of the soup and the poblano soup was a table favorite! Our food was delicious as well as our waitress. We loved the evening Happy Hour on a Saturday evening. Only complaint was it was entirely too humid in the restaurant, so much so that we were miserable in that sense. Everyone constantly had to wipe the water glasses off before taking a drink. So we ate quickly so we could leave and didn't get to socialize a lot.

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    Urban Seafood Company

    Urban Seafood Company

    4.3(714 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    I was in town for business and met up with an old friend for dinner here, and it turned out to be…read moreone of the highlights of my trip. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambiance was wonderful and perfect for a catch up with my friend: warm, inviting, and perfect service! The burrata salad was outstanding, and the pasta was equally impressive. We also shared the bread pudding for dessert, which was incredible and the perfect ending to the evening. The lobster dishes and wine selection were excellent as well. What really stood out, however, was the exceptional service: attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming without ever being intrusive. To top it all off, our entire dinner came to under $100, which felt like tremendous value for the quality of the food and experience. I only wish we had a location in Los Angeles. Highly recommended!

    Amazing vibes - loved the aquarium, the art, apparently the chef owns multiple urban*…read moreestablishments. This location felt like I was inside a fancy boat To start - the most unique and delicious chips I've ever had. I'm coming back first and foremost for the chips! Haven't seen chips this full of flavor before The prickly pear refresher was amazing - just mint, lemon, soda and prickly pear puree? This is one I'm going to make at home The same chips are used for the tuna dip but I'd like to note their pickled jalapeno - that was fire. So much flavor here Shrimp salad was great too, I enjoyed how balanced the dish was The baked alaska was a mix of chocolate and strawberry on the inside - everything was done from scratch. One recommendation is to add a layer between the ice cream and marshmallow is possible The black wagyu gold something tomahawk was divine - maybe better than any bbq I've been to. Nothing was spared here I also got the key lime pie, it was more grainy than I expected and the key lime was mostly in the reduction (?) to be poured on Overall, tomahawk, crackers, prickly pear drink (forgot to mention crab cake) were my favorites Staff was friendly too!

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    Fish N Tails Oyster Bar

    4.2(539 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    This place wasn't quite what we expected, but it ended up being a pleasant surprise. The food was…read moreactually really good, especially the ceviche--it was fresh, flavorful, and one of our favorite dishes of the meal. The oysters were also great--fresh, delicious, and definitely worth ordering. Service was quick, and our servers were friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. We also enjoyed the chips, which were fresh and paired perfectly with the appetizers. The atmosphere is very casual and laid-back, with live music adding to the overall experience without being overwhelming.

    Dinner for two. Service was friendly. The quality of the food was not comparable to their Casa…read moreLinda location. We felt the quality of food at Casa Linda was exceptional. Started with some hush puppies, which were OK but really hard. Had the shrimp and catfish combo with onion rings and a side of coleslaw and the shrimp and oyster combo with the same sides. The coleslaw was pretty good as was the small catfish filet. Although nothing to write home about either. The shrimp was tough and overcooked. The onion rings were also a big disappointment not near the crispiness or freshness or flavor of the ones I had at their Casa Linda location. In both locations, the sides they give you are never consistent. For example, one combo had cocktail sauce (which was still frozen) and the other combo did not. Not sure if I'll try this location again.

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    4.4(144 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    First time, but definitely not our last!…read more We finally made it to Kickin' Crab in Garland, Texas, and wow... it exceeded every expectation! The seafood was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely packed with flavor. Every bite was delicious! What made the experience even better was the spectacular service. The staff was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Great food + amazing customer service = a perfect dining experience! If you're looking for a fun place with mouthwatering seafood and outstanding hospitality, we highly recommend giving Kickin' Crab a try. We can't wait to come back! We had to celebrate the blessed day! Highly recommended

    Came here a few nights ago for dinner with my family and we had a nice time. I will say, they had a…read morebunch of shrimp with lots of poop in their veins.. a lot of shrimps weren't eaten because of how black they were. This part was a huge turn off. All the other food items and sides that we ordered were perfect though. The employees are pretty attentive and super nice. We do enjoy going to Kickin Crab back in the Bay Area (Northern California) which is home. This location is a bit different but still worth coming to I'd say. This place can get packed quick so try to avoid the busier times. Everything was good here except for a batch of some terrible shrimp otherwise, we had a great time.

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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    3.8(817 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    **RESTRAUNT WEEK** Pappadeaux nailed it…read more We went with a group of friends for the annual Restaurant Week, where local restaurants offer special menus at a discounted price while supporting a local food bank. Pappadeaux's deal was honestly hard to beat: $40 gets you an appetizer, entrée AND dessert. The choices are limited, but these are the regular generous Pappadeaux portions, not tiny "special menu" servings. If ordered separately, you'd be looking at around a $100 bill instead of $40. No sharing, and tip isn't included. Whether you've never tried Pappadeaux or you're already a regular, this is a fantastic deal! Definitely a win-win.

    Haven't been here in forever. Maybe 20 years…read more Calamari and octopus 4/5 For almost $20, the amount was ... not that much. One small plate. Taste wise it was ok Grilled trout 4/5 The squash which accompanied it, not that great Pontchartrain fish 5/5 Still tasted the same as years ago, although the price doubled what it was 15 years ago, for some reason I didn't find the dirty rice as yummy Baguette 5/5 Very fresh baguette with great churned butter. Haven't had this quality of butter and baguette in a long time Shrimp gumbo 4/5 It was too salty to my liking. And too much slimy okra in it. Banana pudding 5/5 The best part of the meal! Unexpectedly good and visually appealing, they put this dessert in a 12 oz mason jar topped with a strawberry and thin cat tongue cookie (langue de chat) This is an old facility, sure they could make use of some refresh

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