We stopped by last night and we surprised by this little gem. The food was fresh and delicious! Our server Noza was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. It was a great value as well. We will be going back to this great little restaurant! read more

This time we each got 1lb of snow crab. My wife enjoyed the medium spicy level. They no longer allow corkage but they do a generous pour of the glass of Pinot Grigio wine. read more

Food and service were both outstanding!! The medium heat is the perfect amount of spice.

We walked in and the Tasty Crab's decor is that of your typical seafood restaurant. We were greeted at the hostess stand / to-go area. We inquired and were given menus. We ordered, received the check and waited on our food. The food arrived promptly much quicker than we expected. It was fresh and hot. The fried oysters and fries were good! My Mom and I ordered bags and they were not seasoned enough for us. We had to had add seasoning to it but the food itself was prepared well and not overcooked. We're from Savannah so. We're a hard sell on seafood. Customer service was good and I would return. read more

Mostly consistent with their seafood boils. Love the flavors. It fits right into my carnivore diet with the garlic butter sauce.

We ordered the following: * One bag with 1 lb of shrimp, 1/2 lb of crawfish, and sides of corn, potatoes, sausage, and eggs. * One bag with 1/2 lb of clams, 1/2 lb of shrimp, and 1/2 lb of crawfish, along with corn and potatoes. * One bag with 1 lb of snow crab legs and 1 lb of shrimp (head off). * Calamari and chicken tenders on the side The seafood bags were flavorful and well-prepared. The calamari was nicely crisped, though the meat itself was somewhat tough. The chicken tenders, unfortunately, did not have much of a chicken flavor or texture. The restaurant was out of king crab legs, which was disappointing since that was one of the main reasons for our visit. We stopped in while visiting our son, who attends college about two hours north and enjoys seafood boils. Service was mixed. Our server was not particularly friendly and did not take our order accurately. However, my son mentioned that the server who assisted him on a previous visit was friendly and welcoming, so perhaps our experience was an exception. The dining area appeared somewhat dingy but served its purpose. Overall, while the food was decent, the service and atmosphere left something to be desired. Unless our son specifically asks to return, this will likely remain a one-time visit for us. read more

First visit and we will be back. The food was excellent along with the service. Be prepared to get messy as it's like your own personal fish boil. Food arrives in a plastic bag and your server dumps your meal in a pan smothered in butter or your choice of seasoning (mild to wild). You get a bib and plastic gloves and you'll need them. I chose the shrimp and crab. So good and plentiful. Also included were potatoes and corn. Nice vibe with some cool jazz playing in the background. If you want an unique and tasty seafood meal, check them out read more

Horrible food - do not call it Cajun as it is pretty bad for any standard- hot dogs in red hot sauce is their answer to spicy sausage

We were invited to go to lunch by my sister and my nephew. I ordered the lunch catfish basket. My sister ordered the green mussel lunch and my nephew ordered the tasty special lunch. Everything was so delicious and price is reasonable! Love to go there again. read more

The Tasty Crab - Catfish basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

We'd been to their location in suburban Chicago, and loved it, but didn't realize the Bloomington location existed or was the original location. We literally stumbled across this one thanks to a combination of Yelp and my husband seeing the sign. We loved it just as much as the Chicago (Skokie) one. Both have excellent food, friendly and gracious staff, and spacious, comfortable dining areas. This time I tried the shrimp (no heads) in the mild butter and garlic sauce, and added sausage. I always hold the potatoes, and they give me extra corn to compensate. Everything was delicious, and I had plenty of leftovers (two containers full) for a later snack and meal. The cocktails are also very tasty. We tried several, and all were good. We've added this to our list of must-go places next time we make one of our semi-annual trips to Bloomington. read more

This is a family run business with very helpful and attentive staff. We ordered the #3 Special which included crab legs, shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob and potatoes delivered in a bag with an excellent sauce. The crab legs were quite good as were the sausages. The shrimp were, however, were cooked to the point at which they were rubbery. Likewise the corn was cooked to the point that rendered it to gush. The potatoes were the star of the boil bag. Overall the facility was clean and decorated in an interesting way. I'd be back but would have one of their single item dishes. read more

I really wanted to try this place but after reading the reviews I know it is just a dump of a converted failed fake chinese restaurant with the same chislers operating it behind a new name and sign out front. Bloomington seems to be a hot bed of failed restaurants operated by foreigners that sre all about the profits and not about the quality of the food or service. I'll stay away to avoid the utter disappointment and possible tomaine associated with pre cooked food left to sit out too long before being served! read more

Food portions were huge and the food never disappoints! I had the crab and added a hard boiled egg and everything was amazing!

Me and my husband went here last week and it was absolutely amazing! Service was wonderful we sat down and within not even 15 mins our food was brought out to us! The server was great too, don't get me started on the food I ate every single bite of the crab I got the potato's were so soft and good! I definitely recommend this place! It was amazing I'll definitely be coming back ! read more

Very good Cajun spiced shrimp and mussel soup. the prices were as expected, from the luncheon menu. Pleasant surroundings. I'll definitely eat there again. read more

Shrimp was cooked perfectly and corn and potatoes we're good as well. Good service they wrapped it up for you at the end. Would not recommend the blue crab too small. read more

The food was great, the ambiance is interesting and the service is good. The only issue i have is how long it takes to get my food.

Omigoodness-the food is Delicious! You build your meal from multiple choices of seafood and sausage. We had crab legs, shrimp, and clams. It automatically comes with boiled potatoes and corn on the cob. You then choose the seasoning: you can have very mild to very spicy. We like the tasty special; it's a mixture of all the seasonings. It's very messy, but fun to eat. They do provide bibs, gloves, and wipes. We also had hush puppies. The hush puppies were pretty yummy too. If you have a non-fish eater in your party, they have options for them too. It's very reasonably priced. The service was excellent! The restaurant was nice and clean. read more

The food was not satisfactory (overcooked) and management was not willing to do anything about it. Save your good money read more

We did three different seafood boils and all three were absolutely amazing. The price was ridiculously low for the amount of food we had. I liked the Cajun sauce medium spice. Next time I'll try the hot spice level. Our server was wonderful and answered all our questions. We will definitely be back! read more

Excellent from the landscaping outside to the great service and excellent food inside! We will be back! The shrimp and crab legs are phenomenal! read more

Super tasty! The best seafood spot around here. The food was tasty, the service was excellent, and the restaurant was clean. Will be coming back soon. read more

Very good food, nice atmosphere, only been here once and it was amazing. Can't wait to come back to eat here again.

The Tasty Crab is very similar to a place back where I live that serves just seafood "Cajun" style. The menu is very similar where the main entrees are various seafood served by the pound or half pound with potatoes and corn on the cob. You choose your seasoning and spice level and they bring it to you in a bag with a bucket to put the shells in. Bibs are optional. I find it ironic that this place is right next door to Red Lobster. While I've never had a bad meal at Red Lobster, given the price range between the two, I will hands down pick The Tasty Crab every time unless Red Lobster has a really good promotion. I opted for 1 lb of snow crab legs and 1 lb of "no-head" in shrimp (deveined but still with shell). Seasoning-wise, I went for the Tasty Special (which is all their seasonings) and mild spice. All I can say is holy cow, the Tasty Special is so good, I would have loved to have some kind of the bread to dip it in afterwards. Just think of Red Lobster's scampi sauce but 1000x better. The shrimp was very good and so was the snow crab legs. I was very impressed with the snow crab, as there are some places that overcook it to where the meat is non-existent or rips to shreds when you attempt to pull the meat out. Every crevice had a nice morsel. Now the reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it's pricey. The price on the seafood varies. At the time of this review, the shrimp (no-head) was $18/pound and snow crab was $25/pound. My final bill was $47.60 including tax (I had water). This is more of a "treat yo'self" place because I couldn't afford eating here everyday (despite wanting to). read more

The Tasty Crab - 1 lb Snow Crab & 1 lb "No-Head" Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

This place is my favorite sea food restaurant. I've been many times and every time it gets better. It's so delicious. For 2 bags it cost about $100. Which isn't to expensive considering what type of food we ordered. Plus the food and experience was worth it. The staff are very friendly and always came to our table to check on us. I brought my 11 month old and it was nice that they had simple things on their menu for small children so he got French fries and enjoyed them. You also get a good portion of food for everything. The drink I ordered was a suggestion from the waitress and it was super good. The restaurant was quiet when we went, probably because they had just opened for the day. It was also clean. I will definitely go back many more times. read more

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It's disgusting and I've had bugs in my drinks numerous times and they need to have a health inspection ASAP

Very impressive. Clean inside - looks to be lots of seating - segragated 1)(full) bar area with at least 1 large TV I saw (but it was not loud - and didn't interrupt my dining) 2)sushi bar 3)dining Paper drink menu (the reuse in the short time you have been open shows) They offer sushi and and plethora of Cajun food. Waitstaff was fairly knowable. friendly and enthusiastic. I had the blue crab, crawfish, and sausage "boil" Served with corn (cob) and small potatoes Bought out swimming in a delicious broth along with a shell bucket There was a bib (useful) , plastic gloves (offered), wetwipes necessary Do not misunderstand this type of meal will be messy, but very tasty. Bill was "reasonable for one (I did over-endulge) ...and had a beer $32 (with tip) I will be back (to try there sushi and to have more Cajun). read more

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Really great service and food! We had the crispy and delicious crab cake appetizer with remoulade and fresh sliced lemon. Dinner was served family style. A delicious Cajun Garlic sauce with Sweet Corn on the cob, Potatoes, snow crab legs and 3 lobster. We loved it, so much food!! All delicious and a totally happy experience! read more

The Tasty Crab - Snow crab and lobster - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

New to Blo-No, first time here and it was amazing. Large portions of fresh seafood (green mussels!) and top level service.... at a great price. read more

This place has great seafood! I enjoyed the spicy shrimp and crab. If you like Cajun or creole then you will like this place. They have other stuff too if you don't like spice and you can adjust the level of spice too read more

The Tasty Crab - Crawfish, crab, shrimp, corn, potatoes... all yum - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

I've driven past the Tasty Crab lots of times and never felt much of a reason to indulge my curiosity, and what a shame I hadn't done so sooner! A couple of Yelp reviews mentioned it used to be an Asian restaurant, and I had my doubts as to its quality; suffice to say, very pleased. The staff was accommodating and friendly, and the restaurant layout was a lively and welcoming space. Expect a pricey check at the end of it, but that's to be expected with a seafood joint that's worth its salt. Above all, don't be shy about getting your fingers dirty! That's the nature of their seafood boils, and the restaurant is not for those that prefer a tidy dining experience. read more

The Tasty Crab - Order a side of steamed rice and use it with the spice broth and seafood! My favorite thing to do. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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Good food and good service! Went for my husband birthday lunch! After the food, the server brought the cheesecake and sang happy birthday in Chinese and English! Brought joy to him! read more

In town for work and ate here for dinner on a Tuesday. It wasn't crowded so we sat immediately. Service was outstanding. Our servers were very attentive and our water was never empty. Food came out quickly (not too quickly as I had read in another review) and was DELICIOUS! We had the crab cake appetizer which I highly, highly recommend!! Chunks of real crab! High quality crab cake served with yummy aioli sauce! For our entrees we had the snow crab legs, shrimp (no head), and crawfish all with the "special" seasoning and mild spice. Food was cooked perfectly and the special seasoning was SO tasty! The mild spice wasn't actually spicy at all, which is great for me but if you like heat you'll be disappointed. I got the 1/2lb snow crab legs with 1/2lb shrimp and it was a ton of food. You will not leave here hungry! read more

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Okay...preface my review that I was born and raised in Houston and seafood boils were a fairly regular thing. Now, reviewing taking into consideration this is the Midwest. Went the seafood route vs the sushi route. Sushi prices appeared high for most items. Don't get the opportunity for a boil unless we fly it in or when traveling. Seems odd to have both in same place. Going by the name, thought I would have an etouffee option. Cajun=fried and boiled here. Started with crab cakes, pre-formed wih heavy filler. Similar to what I can get in a typical grocery store. Loved the option to order 1/2 lbs combo (at least 2) to try more than one thing. Shrimp was good sized, crawfish very small and some mushy. The cajun, hot sauce was really good. Had a little kick but not too much. Husband ordered blue crab (overcooked) and snow crab (okay, not fresh). Really liked his sauce - medium heat, 'special' where it is a mix of the 3 choices. If you have no other seafood options, okay. Total bill $51.50 (2 combos, crab cake, no alcohol). I'll wait until I head South and get the good stuff. read more

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Decided to try a new seafood for our anniversary today. The atmosphere was relaxing, clean, updated with modern music playing in the background. The service was very friendly, informative and attentive. The food was tasty and the portions were plenty. The prices were fair. Now for the drinks. I had the Bahama Mama and my husband had the Mai tia and they were spot on perfect!! We will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Oh one last note: They NO LONGER SERVE SUSHI!!! read more

The Tasty Crab - Shrimp basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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Have been wanting to try this place out for a while. Getting seafood in a state that's not close to the sea is always sketch. The prices are ridiculously high for crab. No claims except in a chowder, which tasted like it was from a can. The salad was from a bag. The crab cakes were not fresh, and filled more with bread crumbs than actual crab, like what you'd get in the freezer section of the store. Not worth the price. I realize options are limited, but if you want good seafood, this place isn't it. read more

We went here with a group of 6 to celebrate my niece's bday. I've never been here and am not a huge seafood fan but it was her pick so we went. I'm kinda a food snob lol! don't like to just eat at a place...I enjoy the whole dining experience! The food, the service, the decor, everything from the minute you pull up to the minute you walk out the door. So whole experience got 4 stars. The decor is weird...it's supposed to be a Cajun seafood restaurant but it definitely used to be an Asian restaurant because some of that is still around. There's even a koi pond and soy sauce on the bar lol. And not-so-great ginger dressing was the default dressing that came with salad (why?) Then there's random license plates and records all over the wall so it's like a confused theme and I didn't like it haha. 3 stars. The service was fast and attentive but borderline rude. Our server didn't crack a smile the whole time and seemed like she didn't want to be there. Also, when we told her it was my niece's birthday she just said, "oh okay, happy birthday" and moved along. I went to the front to make sure they could bring her a cake or something. Then when she brought it she just plopped it on the table (while my niece was still in the middle of cracking crab legs) and left. There were pics all over the walls of people celebrating bdays so thought we would get one...no such luck.3 stars. Their saving grace was the food...BOMB. I was sneaking stuff off everyone's plate because I caught myself feeling healthy and ordered a salad and crab cakes (which were crispy and delicious btw). Everyone got the Tasty mix seasoning and extra spicy combo platters and lord it was hot just like we like it! Huge servings, affordable prices. I'd go back so I can eat something that requires a bib. 5 stars. read more

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We Love this place! Huge portions and a good fair price. The Food is Excellent and the servers are always nice and attentive. Gringo Approved! read more

Food was delicious I had the fried catfish with fries & corn on the cob,it was crispy & hot,the fish was not dry.hubby had a mixed bag of sausage,crab legs,shrimp ,with the potatoes & corn..service was good,waitress was attentive and fast.I would come back again.The decor is a mix of all kinds of stuff,some Asian motif,a wall of license plates,a pond..I was there for the food,so it all worked out. read more

Terrible customer service. Food was very cold and I knew it was when I felt the bag from my pick up order. I explained to the manager that I'm pregnant and I can't eat raw or undercooked meat and it has to be hot for me to eat it. She responded to me "it's hot I don't know what your talking about what do you mean cold food" very disrespectful and sure enough when I got home I couldn't even crack the crab leg because it was so undercooked and the meat in the inside as raw and cold. FOR ME TO BE A PREGNANT WOMAN AND I WAS IGNORED BEFORE I EVEN PAYED IS CRAZY. I couldn't gotten very sick and would've put my baby at high risk. I called them as soon as I ate it and she didn't care at all. Didn't try to accommodate didnt even apologize. When I came in for the refund I asked for their corporate number and she gave me a business card as if it was some sort of joke or something. I wouldn't eat here again if it was the last place in blono to eat from. Refund receipt and food pictures below. read more

The Tasty Crab - Cold - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois