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    The Luscious Crab

    4.4 (86 reviews)
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    Spring rolls
    Railyn W.

    The service was outstanding. The guys that seated us made us laugh and was very engaging with our whole table. The place was very clean. I wish it would have given a more lively vibe. There were a few groups of people and I wish we would have all been seated in the same area it might have helped the overall experience. They have a nice variety to their menu. We ordered the shrimp/chicken fried rice, wings, fish sandwich and chicken sandwich, Seafood boil and spring rolls. The portions were nice.

    Markeda D.

    One of my favorite locations to get a seafood boil. Nice portions, friendly service and the restaurant is never too crowded when we visit. We always dine in and we park for free on the street and walk around the corner. The wait ain't too long once we order either I just wish the sauce was more incorporated throughout everything.

    John Y.

    I'm not a big fan of seafood boils but the family was in the mood to have something different for dinner.all the seafood was good except the crawfish. Don't taste fresh, meat was chewy and mushy which lead me to believe they were dead. Some what disappointed when you specialize in this and it's not up to par. We ended up chuck them and ate the rest. The snow crab legs was great. Had a sweetness to them. The potato helped soak up all the sauce. There's gloves for you to use to keep your hands clean as well as plastic aprons. I can handle spice but wow it was a bit too spicy for me. If you like spice this is it.

    Best in the city. This is my spot. Very clean and fast service. Please treat the staff well.

    It's a BIG shrimp
    Elizabeth W.

    Walking into this restaurant where you are greeted by a supersized lobster stature, fish nets and other nautical items, you may not remember your in St Paul. The festive decor is matched with yummy food! The menu is fairly simple. The appetizer list has a variety of old standards for a seafood restaurant such as hush puppies as well as a few you'd find in an Asian restaurant like edamame. There's a number of pasta and sandwiches with seafood in them, such as a fried oyster sandwich. We ordered the hush puppies and they were excellent. Freshly made, the textures crunchy on the outside and soft but not too doughy on inside was perfect. The hint of onion provided excellent flavor. My only disappointment was that they were served with tartar sauce- which may be normal but was not a flavor combo I like. Next time I will ask if they can be served at same time as the seafood boil because the hush puppies would have been even more amazing dipped in the sauce that came with the bowl. Highly recommend this restaurant for seafood lovers. Delicious, good service and reasonable prices. I will be back!

    Vivian C.

    My first Cajun crawfish boil! Got a combo that had a 1/2 lb of shrimp, 1/2 lb if crawfish, 2 potatoes and 2 pieces of corn. Loved the flavor of the seasonings though it was a little more Asian than I expected (not sure if this is normal or because the owners of the restaurant are Chinese.) We got the mild version which still had a good spicy kick. Also got hush puppies that had good flavor and were fried well though a little bit dense. Do wish I'd saved some to dip into the shrimp boil sauce though. The space is cute with lots of fun nautical themed pieces to take photos with (giant lobster, pirate, nets, etc) but also pretty stark and not very cozy.

    Jennifer H.

    Walked in to a not so busy restaurant. Yet it took a while for someone to come, acknowledge and seat us. When we were finally seated, it took awhile for anyone to come take our order. The server was nice enough. I ordered a crab legs and shrimp boil, spicy (on the menu). Though listed as spicy, the boil was not very spicy, but it was tasty. Stick to seafood. My husband order lemon pepper wings. I was able to try one. It wasn't tasty. You'd be better off eating precooked frozen wings from the grocery store. The place is very well decorated. Cute sea theme.

    Laura W.

    I got the seafood toast, which was pretty disappointing. Garlic toast with imitation crab and cheese which had been melted in the microwave. Seafood boil was disappointing. Too salty and just kind of lacking. They have a sign offering a free drink or KitKat for leaving any review which, I expect, is why they have such positive reviews. Kinda awkward to leave less than 5 stars if you're getting something for it.

    Keith E.

    Growing up in Houston we have really missed big crab and crawfish boils since moving to Minnesota. We found luscious crab while searching places to eat for our anniversary and we are so glad we did! The food was incredible, portions were huge, and best of all the prices were LOW! Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive.

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    Jenny V.

    Great service! I don't know why this place is NOT PACKED! Greeted and got water right away. The food came in a timely manner and was HOT! Super delicious and super fresh!! The waiter (I'm assuming the owner) checked on us frequently for water refills and packed our food order I got to say the best in the cities for flavor, portion, and freshness!

    Combo A - 1/2 lb. Snow Crab and Shrimp no Head
    Claire D.

    My family and I really wanted to try a seafood boil and found the Luscious Crab! We decided to get the combo platter with snow crab legs and shrimp. Yummy!! The waiter was super kind and helpful with showing us a few tips on how to get the crab meet out, which tasted amazing! I usually hesitate to eat seafood in the Midwest, but everything tasted super fresh and flavorful. The restaurant has plenty of space and was super clean. I loved the nautical themes and all the lighting. A great spot to visit for seafood in MN!

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    Hannah M.

    Wow wow wow - I'm from Florida, and I never expected to have the best Cajun crab boil ever in a land-locked state (unless you count lakes). Our waiter was helpful, proactive, and attentive. He gave us great advice on what to order, which ended up being Combo C. This included 1lb of snow crab, 1lb of shrimp, and 1lb of sausage with potatoes & corn mixed in. For $59, we thought this was a steal! Also, crab places can be hit or miss on the inside. Let me tell you though, this restaurant is very clean and well decorated. I especially like the lobster that greets visitors when they walk in. I want to move here just to make this one of my regular spots!

    This their two pound shrimp and crab with a side lobster tail and white eice, cost $100
    King C.

    Ok, so the ambience in this place is crazy. Good service, friendly professionals and fast. For this Foodie ~ l need flava and my shrimp was over cooked. The Flava is ok l had extra hot w/house Cajun seasoning. It wasn't bad just not good, maybe l will try it again and write another review. Stay tuned

    1/2 lb shrimp & 1/2 lb sausage with corn on cob and red potatoes

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    Super clean, pleasant staff, delicious food. I can't complain. You're getting premium foods at a reasonable price.

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    Amazing food! Amazing service! Would highly recommend! The restaurant was nice, clean, and very cute!

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    The food is delicious....as good or better than the crab boils we had in Charleston and Savannah! The service was great too!

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    Got the soft shell crab appetizer to split among 4. It was very tasty. The seasoning was simple, it…read morereminded me of salt & pepper shrimp. We also shared combo 1 and added 1lb of snow crab (two clusters). The House Cajun sauce was good, but heavy on garlic/"jarlic" and could have been saucier. Next time I'd ask for/order a side of extra sauce for dipping. The dish could have used more than 2 (halves) or corn on the cob. Everything in the boil tasted good! Some other highlights: 1) there's a shared parking lot to the side of the building as well as metered parking in the front. It was busy when I went, so I parked around the corner- for free. 2) I wasn't a fan of the ordering process. Before I get into why, I'd recommend browsing the menu ahead of time to determine what you want. That said, we had a reservation (on Valentine's Day) and the place was understandably busy. There wasn't a hostess station so we headed to the register to check-in. That's where we learned that before being seated, we'd have to first order (and pay). With how extensive the menu was, and crowded the immediate area was- the process felt a bit chaotic and overwhelming. 3) The space is cute. A good amount of tables, and simple but cute decor. After being seated, staff stopped by at different points with bibs, gloves, and disposable plates/utensils. 4) Food took a long time to come out, but I won't ding them because again... it was busy. However, having to remind and re-remind staff of missing items (rice, garlic bread) did leave an unfavorable impression. My hope is things are more buttoned-up on an average day. That said, while I'm giving grace for the cons I still rate it as okay. I'd be down for giving it another shot during a non-peak period to see if the experience is better or the same.

    Went to King Cajun for my birthday dinner because I was craving seafood. It did not disappoint! We…read moreordered Special Meal 3 with King Cajun sauce (all seasonings) at the order counter and we each got a beverage with it - I believe it was only cans or a water bottle. They don't serve alcohol and while you order at the counter, the servers did a good job refilling our waters. There's a small parking lot on the west side of the block that had plenty of parking for the businesses. Make sure to wear something you're comfortable getting messy cause I definitely walked away with a butter-stained sweatshirt!

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    For the amount of time waiting in line, the food was not worth it, but it was busy. It was about…read more2-3 hours of waiting in line and to be served. There is enough seating unless it starts raining. They bring out your food by looking at a table number they hand you, but the staff has to look around to find you - and this can be tricky because there are multiple areas. I like that all the fried food is served with a melon, and the fried shrimp was the best out of everything.

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