I went early on a weekday evening and it was almost empty. We were seated immediately but after that the waitress was not very attentive. We didn't have to wait long for our food. The waitress served our food smelling like she had just returned from a smoke break. That was not pleasant. The food was good. read more

I've never had an issue with getting a sit here. I've never had an issue with customer service. It's pretty quick and friendly. This is my go to seafood boil because they have specials during the week and weekend. I usually get the highest level of shove and to me it's not as spicy but I love spice. The place is spacious for groups. read more

The Saucy Crab - Seafood Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

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This was our first time coming here while in the Chicagoland area. Our friend who lives here suggested this place. It's in a shopping center with plenty of parking. The ambiance is casual with great service and great attitudes. It is a very clean establishment. We were well taken care of by our server. The place stayed busy but the food was just good and lacked seasonings. Maybe it is just a Texas thing. We each ordered our own bag with a variety of items upon likes. I personally ordered the shrimp, crawfish, sausage, corn and potatoes in a spicy sauce that was not spicy at all and lacked flavor even though I ordered the 3 spice hot sauce. The headless shrimp were good sized and cleaned. The crawfish were mixed sized. Again, it lacked flavor. The potatoes were good and the corn was spicy, burned the lips. Another person in our party ordered a little bit of everything. He enjoyed everything and there was plenty of leftovers from the three bags for him to take home. We also ordered the garlic shrimp noodles which were ok after eating so much boiled seafood. The sweet potato fries were delicious and I recommend them. The sweet tea was great and we were surprised they even had sweet tea. I would try it again but it is a bit high. We spent $250 on a party of three. read more

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I basically paid for corn and potatoes. I ordered a half a pound of king crab and a half a pound of snow crab and expensive but meatless purchase, the sauce OK but outside of that it was just an expensive meatless corn and potato bag , the restaurant didn't have adequate air conditioning and the drinks were lack luster to me the wait was long the young waiter was rude and decided to take a seat at the table as he took my order I could have cringed and then on top of that the next day I started receiving authorization request for apple.com subscription purchases that I didn't recognize. Apple didn't recognize I don't recommend this place at all be careful with your credit card purchases and make sure you don't blindly agreed to authorizations I'm not saying but I'm just saying !!! read more

DO NOT BOTHER DINING IN OR GOING HERE! They have the audacity to charge customers to sit down and dine in? We will never go there again. We weren't impressed and then saw that. You have to look closely on the menu before you even order to see that they charge you. Never ever going there again. read more

Spent $80 on a seafood boil for 1 person and got food poisoning from it. When I called about it, they refused to refund my money & called me crazy. I came here once before no issues so I decided to come back. The seasoning sauce on the seafood was different than the last time I came. You really couldn't taste anything other than grease, and the seafood tasted like it had been sitting soaked in grease for a while, and even looked dark from soaking in all the grease. The crab had a white slimy substance coming off of it. It almost look like slim long boogers. The shrimp had poop all in it as they were not deveined.. so that was gross. & the corn looked like it was literally soaked in grease for hours, when you took a bite of it you had a mouthful of grease in your mouth. This is a cozy little spot, but after this experience, I won't be back. read more

I've been to this restaurant many times and I usually I rave about it and highly recommend it to everyone I know. Literally my go to crab boil spot, I go with my family and friends. I was craving it so bad but was just simply to tired to go out to get it after a long day at work. That was a mistake, my first and last ever uber eats order here. Im guessing because it was an online order they decided to give me the WORST crab boil I ever had in my life. Old hard potatoes,old corn, and the smallest blackest most overcooked crab I've ever seen in my life! complete disappointment and waist of $70.00! read more

The Saucy Crab - Just proof of my order! - Seafood Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

I wanted to like this place but to be honest, I probably won't ever go back again! First, the appetizer chicken wings were HORRIBLE! They were hard as a brick with NO crunch or flavor. The nasty buffalo sauce was basic and there wasn't any blue cheese dressing for dipping! What buffalo wings have you eaten without the blue cheese dressing ! Second, the seafood boil was so ...okay. I had the Thursday special with headless shrimp and snow crab. The sauce is very watery & greasy! No substance! No flavor. Just color. I had the "hot" spice level which really isn't that hot. I so wanted more from this restaurant! It's a 2 out of 5 for me. read more

I have enjoyed their food for many years but lately I have noticed increased pricing, smaller portions and quality of food not the same. The fried rice is not fried - looks like brown rice instead! Onions chopped too large but the chicken or shrimp diced in tiny portions. The sauce woo pig poo spicy or whatever it's called is nothing but grease! Horrible! The seafood boil bags no longer have eggs added but you can add eggs for an additional dollar per egg ... however you already increased the prices of the bag. No thank. I won't be back. read more

Seafood is my ultimate love; pair it with butter and garlic and you have created a monster. After work, I was craving a lobster tail and decided to try this little spot. So glad I did; for 16$ you will get one lobster tail, an ear of corn and a red potato. Choose the sauce you want then your heat level. Kind of hard for me to drive home with the smell of fresh garlic and butter in the car. My food was very good and it was fresh and flavorful which paired nicely with my glass of Winter White! read more

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It was my first time here and it was my first time trying crawfish and it was super good. Our server was super nice. I really recommend this place read more

The Saucy Crab - basket of fried food - Seafood Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

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Pro: average service, has a bar, plays great r&b throwbacks, onion rings with sauce was delicious. Cons: The crab legs tasted over cooked, turns out they were probably old because my husband THREW UP HIS WHOLE MEAL when we got home. My food wasn't hot in temperature, the mussels tasty dirty (a gritty/ powder feel, ppl from south understand) , and if you like spice get the extra hot cause the hot was not it. read more

Wow.... Now one thing about it I'm usually pretty chill and really don't complain. First and foremost I noticed they changed the genre of music to rock/pop when they use to play r&b which was weird(majority of the customers are black). When I asked they said "the manager"... today I was sitting at the bar and this young kid made me the worst lemon drop I ever had and I wasn't even done with my food and he handed me my check . I told him I wasn't ready for my check and he just looked at me like he was ready for me to go. It will be a while before I come back because not only was he rude but he also made mediocre drinks . read more

Perfectly mediocre, and sometimes that all a restaurant need be. We had the perfect platter(woo pig soieee, medium), shrimp cocktail and chicken tenders. The shrimp cocktail is a definite skip, I could tell it had just been quickly thawed. The flavor was lacking in the boil, but there was adequate meat on the crab and crawfish. There was so much shrimp, we got tired of eating it. The sausage used in the boil was *chef's kiss* delicious. The chicken tenders were large, my two year old enjoyed. I also had a cocktail, was a syrupy mess but what it lacked in crispness, it made up for in strength. Service was good, our server was very attentive. The music was a hit, they know who their patrons are. The walls are decorated in the signatures of past guest. read more

So...we went here because chilis was full and we should've waited for chilis. The food was subpar with 0% flavor, we had to flag our server down the entire time, our second drink "The Bahama Mama" tasted RANCID! Don't get it cause i think the banana creme liquor was expired. I asked for a refund but apparently spoiled items don't qual for a refund. Absolutely awful experience and I would not recommend! I will say I did give points to the green apple martini because it was okay, tasted like a green apple lollipop dipped in liquor if you like that kind of thing. Anyway, my guest got very sick after dining here. read more

I love some seafood. My friend suggested this spot. It was ok. I feel the food need a little more seasoning. I ordered medium spice but I didn't feel a kick of heat at all. I might give them another try. read more

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Food was great! I can't say the same about the wait staff. There was no one at the hostess stand when we entered. The bartender saw us enter but did not acknowledge our presence he continued wash & putting up glasses. There appeared to be one waitress, she had to take care of each table, which created a longer wait. Also, the music was too loud and it wasn't resturant music, it sounded like a personal playlist which was not necessarily appropriate for the environment/atmosphere. There were tables that were not clean with no patrons sitting there. We had to wait for a table once we were acknowledged. Although, there was one waitress the service was not too bad. I was really impressed with the flavor of the food! I really enjoyed the catfish basket(it was a little salty) but it had a nice batter and it was cooked to perfection(for me) I love catfish, I prefer it over any other fish/poultry/beef/pork. So, for me to say it was good! It was good! Just too much salt. I also had the 1lb. Split King Crab broil, flavors were really good. I had the Cajun flavor and I was impressed, I didn't like the split I felt like the meat was missing! I would have rather took the crab leg apart myself. Overall, the food was good. The service have room for improvement. In my opinion, the establishment will be frequented by a younger crowd with little to no expectations. read more

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I went here yesterday and I must say it's not my first time nor my first choice. The reason it was picked is because we were in the area and they serve alcohol. All the fried options taste the same to me. We had the gator bites, shrimp and fries and mozzarella sticks and each tasted just like the next. I had the lb of "jumbo" shrimp which came to the table looking like every other seafood boil in a bag's regular shrimp. That part makes me wonder what the "regular" size shrimp looks like. Small maybe? Well like I said it's not my first choice nor my forth so oh well. read more

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Im NOT a seafood lover BUT I wanted to try it out. I was greeted immediately upon arrival, once we advised this was takeout we were given a menu and the hostess explained how ordering worked. I decided on king crab legs with garlic butter sauce hot, I also threw in sausage, 2 potatoes and 2 corns. The hostess totaled me up (price didn't seem bad), put in my order and 15 minutes later I was bagged up with gloves a bib and wet wipes and happily went on my way. I'm in the neighborhood so when I got home my food was still hot. The crab itself was good and well seasoned, I have just come to learn I'm not a seafood conniseiur. The seasoning in the bag was amazing and had the perfect amount of heat. I would definitely recommend to those that love seafood. I did take off 1 star because the waiting area is tight and pretty close to the eat in diners which can be a little uncomfortable for all. read more

My crab was covered with parasites eggs... they aren't harmful of course but very unappealing. They're also not difficult to remove. A little washing off prior to cooking would remove them. I noticed they were also floating around in my sauce. read more

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First impression always matters! When entering the restaurant, I was greeted by a gentlemen at the podium. There he took us to a seat, where I was highly impressed with how spacious the table was. The rack with condiments were located on the wall as opposed to on the table. Tables were clean. Once introduced to our meals, the shrimps were placed plastic bags; we were provided with safety food gloves and bibs. The shrimp was welled seasoned and delicious. Even though all of the food was not consumed, the waitress impressed us. She put gloves on and sealed the bags. I am unaware if other restaurants commit to this practice, but this is the first time I have seen anyone apply this food safety practice. read more

The Saucy Crab - Seafood Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

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Really bad crawfish no spice on the extra hot they seasoned it wrong and it was old.don't recommend

I took my daughters here for lunch yesterday and we all having been throwing up all day and night. One of my daughters is 34 weeks pregnant and I ended up in the ER with her because she was severely dehydrated from all of the vomiting that the food caused. I believe that they recycle food and reheat it. The back where the restrooms are have a very very foul smell. My oldest daughter ordered a lemon drop and it looked like dirty mop water. She did not take one sip that is how disgusting it looked. The health dept needs to pay them a visit read more

By far the worst seafood restaurant. The drinks were too strong. When asked could they be remade less strong, the manager first refused and told me I also could not get a refund. He stated my friend and I should have said we didn't want them strong. The popcorn shrimp was too salty. I could barely eat it. Me and my friend both got a pound of shrimp with corn and potatoes and hot sauce. The seasoning was not hot, it was not enough garlic in the sauce, and the sauce just had clumps on seasoning sitting in the corner of the bag. Never coming back here again. read more

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My go-to seafood spot. The food is always hot and delicious, I never have a problem with my order, and the customer service is superior 10/10! My favorite seafood restaurant! read more

The last two times I have came here my crab legs has been flavorless and undercook. I came here on 4/10/22 and got the dungeness crab. I can could taste the iodine in it as well as it gave me shellfish poisoning where I had severe stomach pains and diarrhea for two days. I will not be back. read more

Hard pass on the dine-in experience. A party of five at the table orders assorted appetizers, drinks and 5 orders of steamed snow crab. However, no proper metal crab leg cracker utensils are provided. Not even a single set for the entire table. Insane. How is anyone expected to crack crab claws with plastic forks?! We won't be back any time soon. Oh, and please train your staff to make the rounds and ask customers if they would like their beer refills accompanying the crab, not disappear for half an hour. This is not a professional and customer oriented environment. When asked about the utensils we were told that the restaurant is "running low" without any follow up. Do not order crab at this place. You will be disappointed. They should change their name until they figure out how to serve it properly. read more

This was the first time I've ever experienced a seafood boil. This restaurant definitely provided me with a good experience. The restaurant itself has indoor and outdoor seating. I love the feel of it. It is a lively atmosphere and the staff are very attentive. The food it delicious and definitely worth the cost. I would have enjoyed the boil if they provided a dipping sauce (I.e butter and garlic). They also have a well stocked bar. If you're looking for a good experience with the crab boil, definitely try. You won't be disappointed. read more

The Saucy Crab - The sign - Seafood Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

Had it for the first time today and one pound of shrimp was literally goo, very squishy and inedible. Very disappointed won't be going back.

1lb of headless Shrimp, 4 corns, 3 potatoes, and 2 eggs in Lemon Pepper and Garlic Butter Only. 2nd time here but this time the food and sauce was on point ! Hot. Juicy and Delicious. read more

The Saucy Crab - 1lb of headless Shrimp, 4 corns, 3 potatoes, and 2 eggs in Lemon Pepper and Garlic Butter Only - Seafood Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

First of all, I love seafood so I had to try Hot N Juicy Crab! It was sooo good!!!! There was a special on the day I went which included 1 pound of Shrimp, 1 pound of Snow Crab, 2 corn on the cons, and 2 boiled potatoes for $27 which quite honestly was a steal! I also had the Lava Lava Shrimp which was so bomb! I would highly recommend them! read more

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Normally I will review the food and tell about my experience, but the customer service sucks so bad after my 2nd time giving them another chance and a 3rd time visiting I have come to the conclusion that the customer service is not worth the food. There are to many places that offer the same thing. read more

I usually get the house seasoning hot and it's tasty. Service is always fast and efficient ready in 15 minutes. I usually call ahead.

I went to this place for the first time on Sunday 6/7/2020 after living in the area for a year and wanting to try it out. I can say I was extremely disappointed with the food. Frankly while it was well seasoned it 'tasted funny' and my body outright rejected it almost immediately. I became extremely sick after eating this food within 30 to 40 minutes I was having hot flashes and my stomach was in knots. I spent my entire evening running back and forth to the bathroom so if you are looking for a hot and juicy toilet then this is the place for you. I believe the crab legs had expired but yet this establishment decided to sell them anyway which is quite disappointing when you support black owned businesses. read more

They are fast! I tend to go after work for a take-out. I'm never there long waiting for my carry-out. I love being able to get a delicious meal in a timely manner. The atmosphere in the place is nice as well. I'm usually in the bar area waiting, and they get my money at least twice a week. read more

I visited this location when it was The Juicy Crab. Food was delicious but The Saucy Crab is a different story. I ordered takeout for three and paid a pretty good penny. My only complaint was the sauce. It tasted as if the sauce was almost all gone so they added water to make more. It ruined the entire meal. Haven't been back since. read more

I have been a few times. When I go I tend to take people with me. Not more than 2 or 3 people because there is a high surcharge. I am noticing more and more that they skimp on the sauce. It's very disappointing because the food is pretty decent. If you ask for more sauce they bring it in one of those ranch dipping cups. It's terrible. It's a seafood boil but with little to no sauce. That definitely takes away from the experience. read more

I love seafood. I live in the area and thought to try it out with my hubby. First, there's a list of several rules including split checks, gratuity, IDs etc. I ordered mozzarella sticks and juicy shrimp. My husband ordered hush puppies and catfish. The food was basic at best. The mozzarella sticks were bland, the he breading on the shrimp was unremarkable. I've been spoiled by shrimp at Goose Island and The Original Island Shrimp House and the food here was not even close. The food tasted heavy and greasy. There was not a lot of flavor and the food was cooked without quality and care. Prices were reasonable, but I prefer quality. Service was slightly below average will not be returning. read more

Ordered the combination fried rice and not only was it fresh, but they weren't skimpy with the meat either. I HIGHLY recommend it. Really good! read more

Love seafood I stopped by here with my family. We were seated and we weren't addressed or our order taken for at least 10 minutes. Our server was super nice but I guess occupied. It wasn't even busy. I ordered a boil bag and I wasn't impressed with the seasoning or the size of the shrimp. We also had a oyster appetizer that was also weak. Smelled fishy. I haven't had oysters anywhere where they didnt separate the oyster from the shell. I've had better. Even my drink I ordered was basic and something I could have done. It just sucks to go out to eat and everything is so lackluster. I won't be back. read more