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    Aqua Boil

    4.5 (893 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Fried calamari

    This was my second time having a meal here last weekend. I came here last year with my daughter to try my first seafood boil that included crab, shrimp, and potatoes plus a margarita. I didn't want to provide a review at the time as I prefer to base my reviews on more than one meal. The crab legs and shrimp were fresh and delicious with two clusters for the crab legs. I just know that seafood boils are not for me which is not a reflection on this restaurant but the concept itself. For my most recent meal, I arrived after the lunch rush. I had a delicious mojito and ordered the warm lobster roll with fries and the fried calamari as my starter. Although I asked for the calamari to be served first, for some reason they brought out the lobster roll at the same time. I guess with its casual atmosphere, they're not sticklers for when the food should be brought out. The lobster roll was delicious and was served on a buttered roll. The fried calamari rings were larger than I would've liked and were meh. They weren't as tasty as I thought and were rather bland. I usually love calamari when it's done right. I heard another diner order the fried crab cake so maybe I'll try that another time. I stayed a little longer to pace myself and finish my drink. I'll definitely return to try other dishes. The service was very good after I ordered my food. I'm just saying this as I was ready to order within five minutes of being seated but the staff were attending to other customers. They were nice to pack up my meal and they would check on me but not too many times. In terms of the facilities, there's one bathroom so you'll need to keep a watch on it. It's also very dark so someone like me who is visually impaired so it can be a bit challenging. The fixtures are in dark colors and hard to see. The atmosphere is casual and the music is medium loud so you can have a conversation. Overall, solid experience with room for improvement.

    Seafood boil
    Pamela F.

    Food was delicious, we had the seafood boil with Cajun mix seasoning and it was well flavored! The seafood was also fresh! Sean was an amazing waiter and was very attentive! The place has a lot of seating and was very clean!

    Molly A.

    If you know me, you know, I absolutely love a good seafood boil. So when my husband surprised me with an itinerary to New York City, and it had a seafood boil on it, you can imagine how excited I was. I waited most of the day to have a full meal as I knew how much we would eat in the evening. He made a reservation, which was very helpful because the restaurant itself was bustling and busy. We were seated right away and provided the utensils to succeed when our food came. We decided on 3 pounds of seafood - crab, mussels, & shrimp. We ordered the Cajun seasoning in a more mild fashion because my husband doesn't like a ton of spice. As we waited for our food, I took in the effects of the restaurant and how busy it was getting. It was decorating very nautical & the energy was a highlight. We received our food and it was hot! The seafood itself was fresh. The potatoes were well cooked. And the server continued to check on us throughout the meal to ensure that we were happy. When we received the bill, the price was typical for what it should be and even more positively surprising in New York City. If you are in New York and looking for a seafood boil, do not skip this place!

    Snow Crab Legs, Shrimp, Mussels
    Amy C.

    Wow - the seafood boil here is SO good! My partner and I devoured 3 lbs of seafood, and it came out quick and piping hot. We ordered the shrimp and snow crab combo with Cajun seasoning and added an extra pound of mussels. The shrimp were incredibly plump and meaty - the star of the meal. The snow crab legs were a great size, and they give you scissors to help crack through the shells. The mussels were on the smaller side and didn't taste very fresh - I'd skip next time. We added broccoli (to feel a little healthy) and a side of white rice. I'd skip the rice, but the broccoli was a pleasant surprise! Even though it's cooked in the boil, it wasn't soggy - still had a nice crunch and served as the perfect vehicle for soaking up all that sauce! I was initially skeptical because some reviews mentioned there not being enough sauce. As a true sauce lover, I can confidently say there was plenty - enough to coat all the seafood and potatoes and fully satisfy my sauce needs. Will absolutely be back for the shrimp and snow crab combo. Highly recommend!

    Mussels + Crawfish + Corn + Andouille Sausage
    Amy C.

    Went for lunch: We had a reservation but it was empty when we went on a Friday at noon. I got mild cajun style with crawfish and corn, it was great! Sauce was slightly tangy however I do wish there was more to cover all the seafood. My bf got a lychee margarita and they have happy hour M-F 12-6 $9 drinks. Lychee margarita was nice and strong, and came with a lychee. Definitely decent! They give a generous amount of potatoes which come with the seafood (sides such as corn or sausage are an added cost) which I loved! The andouille sausage was good, more on the thinner side rather than a thick cut sausage. Service was great, very attentive and we had our shell bucket emptied rather quickly once it was full. At lunch the music is not too loud, I was still able to hold conversation and hear my bf. Overall, a decent seafood boil spot, lunch is pretty empty but I'm sure this place is busy for dinner!

    Lobster Roll
    Chris V.

    If you're craving authentic Cajun seafood in NYC, you honestly don't need to fly to Louisiana or even head out to City Island--Aqua Boil brings that bold, fresh, and flavorful experience right to the heart of Hell's Kitchen Every bite delivers the perfect balance of freshness, spice, and deep umami flavor--you can tell the ingredients are high quality and handled with care. Huge shoutout to the chef and especially Bas Chatchawan for maintaining such a high standard. It really shows in every order What impressed me even more--tonight I ordered delivery all the way to Uptown Manhattan (over 30 minutes away ), and the food still arrived tasting just as fresh and delicious as dining in. That's not easy to pull off, but they nailed it. That said, if you can dine in, I highly recommend it--especially the Combo 5 lbs seafood platter for $130 . It's perfect for sharing and gives you the full experience of what they do best. From flavor to consistency to service, Aqua Boil and their team truly stand out in NYC's food scene. Give them a try--you won't regret it! #AquaBoil #NYCFoodie #CajunSeafood #HellskitchenEats #FoodDeliveryDoneRight

    Yum!
    Reva R.

    Delicious!! I look forward to going back to AQUA BOIL, on Ninth Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets. I enjoyed a SEAFOOD BOIL OF one pound of Snow Crab Legs ($38), (Aug 2025) which comes with potatoes. I chose the "CAJUN MIX SAUCE", and I wanted it mild. You can select how spicy you would like it. So, the menu guides you in 3 steps to order your chosen seafood boil. You may add other sides to your boil, too. Your seafood boil is brought to your table in a clear plastic bag. Your sauce is mixed in with your selected seafood boil. You are provided with A BIB, plastic gloves, a scissors, and other utensils you will need to enjoy your seafood. I did ask for a "picker"--the thing to pick the seafood out of a small space. And a plastic lined beautiful bucket, --reminded me of a champagne bucket-- is brought to your table and this is where you put the seafood shells. The shocker for me, and my friend, was that you are not given a plate LOL, no plates. I was not used to that. But, it helps the environment because you are not using water to clean the plates, and, I am guessing that perhaps it may also help to keep restaurant costs down, so that would be good too. Your seafood boil bag acts as your plate. There is a white paper tablecloth on your table. Our seafood tasted fresh and delicious!! My friend enjoyed her pound of shrimp (head off). She had the Cajun Mix Sauce in a medium spice level. She enjoyed it. Our service was nice and friendly. The restaurant is light and airy. The natural light comes in. There is a clean, unisex bathroom. AQUA BOIL has a nice menu, including lobster rolls, soups, Mac 'n cheese, and fabulous looking huge boils, with a beautiful variety of seafoods, including lobster. A table near us had the huge seafood combo boil, and it looked FANTASTIC!!! See my photos. Next time, I'll take more photos of my seafood boil...Because this time I was very hungry, and could not wait to get started with my snow crab legs, and once those gloves are on, I am not taking them off during my DELICIOUS meal. LOL I do not answer my phone when I'm involved with a seafood boil !! And, you won't want to either! The gloves stay on!! LOL. You can put all phones away!! Enjoy your meal. Savor the meal. :) I'm sure I uttered 'THIS IS SO GOOD' during my meal. :). I look forward to my next visit. I can tell you, I was thinking about, and craving, that yummy seafood boil, that yummy Cajun Mix SAUCE for days after. I look forward to going back to AQUA BOIL. Very soon!! (I might go today!! For real)

    Lobster Boil and Combo of Crab and Shrimp Boil
    Simran K.

    The tables were very tightly packed which is not really ideal for this kind of food - where you need to go all in with your hands. And to add to the inconvenience, a two-person table was also very small for two servings of boil, a drink and the dump bucket. Not sure how you'd manage with more food on a small surface like this. Service however, was good. Coming to the food: - Whole Lobster boil with the medium-spice Cajun-mix Sauce (3/5) - good flavors but could have been spicier than what was described to me, and the lobster was cooked well for the most part - occasionally encountered overdone sections. The lobster as a whole however didn't seem to have been cleaned well as I could see gunk inside it which thorough cleaning would have solved. - Crab Legs and Shrimp Combo with the same seasoning/sauce (3/5) - the shrimp was plump and cooked well, but again, not thoroughly cleaned... The price of this combo was also $20 more than advertised on their website so be warned. Overall just an okay experience. Had the seafood been cleaned better and the table been more spacious, it could have been a much better experience. Both of us came out with slight digestive issues, nothing serious, at the end of the meal, so something was questionable about the quality of the food.

    Olivia N.

    Overall rating: 4.4 I've been wanting to try Seafood boil for awhile and heard this place was really popular for it. My friend and I shared the Snow Crab Leg and Shrimp with Cajun Mix and corn and potatoes. The service was very responsive and available for any questions. The decor of the restaurant was very pretty as well. The only thing is I live in Brooklyn & I'm not sure if it was worth the trip for me. I definitely recommend to those that live in the area.

    Carol S.

    The food is good, the service is fast, but ambiance is hectic. They blast electronic music so loudly that you can't hear yourself think, nonetheless hear yourself eating. The turnaround is fast so you don't have to wait long. I'm impressed by how quickly they can churn out food, but it's minimal cleaning because you wear gloves, everything is served on disposable ware (gloves, paper plate, bib, table paper covering, etc.). The crawfish were small, but it's because it wasn't particularly crawfish season. The 1lb crawfish + 1lb shrimp combo is enough for two people ($40). It comes with potatoes, but you have to add corn or other items on the side.

    Happy Mother's Day!
    Quin S.

    Social media food influencers brought me here and IMO this place is overhyped. Setting: Nautical-themed decor with café seating and a small bar. The atmosphere had a rushed energy, with music playing in the background. Staff: The staff was kind but seemed rushed and a bit nervous. No one checked in with me while I was dining, which felt impersonal. Food: I got a crab leg boil. The portion size was underwhelming. They had to clarify for me that "two claws" didn't actually mean two full claws. It ended up being one full claw with five legs and a second with only three to four legs--odd and a bit disappointing. Shrinkflation, maybe? The potato was overcooked, and the garlic sauce had a heavy, chalky dairy taste that I didn't like. Drink: My lemon drop was basic. I've had better. Online, the plates looked overflowing and generously portioned--definitely influencer treatment. What I got felt average, even mediocre by comparison. I came, I saw.

    Amy L.

    We came on a Saturday afternoon and were seated pretty quickly, which was a great start! We ordered the Mad Ocean combo (5 lbs of seafood) and added garlic bread plus broccoli in the boil. The broccoli soaked up all that sauce and was honestly so good. We upgraded to include lobster (+$20), but in hindsight, it might not have been the best choice since splitting one lobster between five people doesn't get you very far, and lobsters don't have a ton of meat to begin with :( The sauce was very buttery with a solid Cajun flavor. It didn't totally "wow" me, but the overall experience was super fun, everyone digging in with their hands, sharing food, and just enjoying the moment together. Plus, holding up 5 lbs of seafood made for some pretty goofy pictures :))

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    Keittisha W.

    Ok, Now this Aqua Boil was sooooo good. The food fresh and Tom our host had the drinks on and poppin. The service was great and ambiance was a very nice cool setting. I do recommend Aqua Boil. Come and try if for yourelf

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    The food was just amazing! Monday to Thursday, multiple seafood BOGO. The service was good. The decorations were cute.

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    The food was delicious. Drinks were strong and tasty. The crab legs are well worth the price.

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    Nice vibe, good, quick service. Food was excellent. Service charge was included for party of 4 - just an FYI. Would come here again.

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    Delicious! Great flavor and super juicy shrimp - their corn, sausage, and potatoes are great add ons

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    I can't have dairy or gluten, so I eat a lot of seafood! Does anyone know if Aqua Boil automatically includes butter in everything (because of course butter is delicious...but I sadly can't have it)?

    All of their boiled seafood contains butter. But their fried stuff no. But the Po'Boys I'm not sure if they put butter on the buns or not. But you should be fine with their fried menu or soups

    Does this restaurant offer 1/2 lb options for the seafood boil combos?

    I wish; I eat by myself some times. If u want to share, let me know. Boilery 24/9 has 1/2 size orders; I just never know when open

    Is this place reservation only or do they accept walk ins?

    When I ate at the restaurant, I was a walkin. I hope that answers your question.

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