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    Cajun Crab House

    4.3 (108 reviews)
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    Crab combo with snow crab, shrimp, mussels
    Jazzy S.

    We love seafood and have been excited to try this place! It seemed almost like a fast food restaurant, but is more like a fast casual order at the counter type of place. So we were skeptical at first about the quality, but the food was delicious! Love how they give you bibs and the messiness makes it more yummy! - Crab combo with snow crab, shrimp, mussels: we loved it! Everything was seasoned well and tasted amazing. It was pretty buttery though (which made it tasty), so I felt a bit bloated but it was worth it lol. I love the shrimp, the boiled egg was a great addition as well. Potato and corn also great.

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    Chris F.

    Every time we have stopped here, at least 8 times. The experience has been great. The fried food somehow isn't too greasy. It always tastes fresh and cooked perfectly. Fried scallops are excellent.

    Shrimp and crawfish CAJUN COMBO with boiled egg, rice, and corn
    Jimmy N.

    This place is a gem in Columbia, convenient pit stop for those driving between KC and STL right off the highway. Delicious Viet Cajun seafood. Regardless the spice level, I recommend adding garlic butter toppings for extra savory flavors. Their hot wings got a nice kick, great seasoning. Food comes out quick. Great service and very clean place. Expect a 3.99% service fee with your orders dining in, it is normal nowadays to cover additional overhead expenses.

    Catfish Basket with hush puppies and an egg
    Randi M.

    This was a great find on our trip through the area. The service was excellent and the food matched. We were greeted by Martin who offered great recommendations since it was our first visit. We ended up ordering the create your own Cajun Combo with a medium spice level that included 1 lb shrimp, 1 lb crawfish, two pieces of corn and a sausage; the fried catfish basket with hush puppies and an egg; and 6 hot wings with sauce on the side. Tarter and cocktail sauce and garlic butter came on the side. Everything was served piping hot and delicious. The boiled seafood was tender, flavorful and well seasoned without overpowering the delicate texture of the seafood. The catfish was lightly battered and had a clean flavor. The sausage had a gentle kick and was well seasoned with savory spices. We took the advice of Martin and dipped the sausage in the garlic butter - wow, a great recommendation! The hot wings were delicious. Had I known they were that good, i would have requested them as typically served tossed in the sauce. The hush puppies we not typical in that they too had a a great mix of spices and maybe herbs; crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The corn seemed to soak up the boiling spices as well and was tender and flavorful to the last bite. In addition to providing utensils, wet wipes, bibs and even gloves, they had a nice hand washing station near the entrance with great smelling soda and towels. It was a great space to wash up before and after eating. I would definitely return tho the Cajun Crab House if I was in the area - and I'd hope to find Martin and Maria working that day too.

    Shrimp and Crawfish... Soooooo good!!!!!
    Jeff K.

    Man that stuff was kick'n!!! I got shrimp and crawfish. Wow it set my face on fire. And I could stop feeding it! Lol I ordered delivery and was shocked how fast it got to my hotel. It was piping hot. Just like in the South it set my lips and face on fire. First time I've had this. First time I've stayed in Columbia,mo. If I get back I'm ordering again. I love this kind of grub. Keep up the good food guys! Thanks for a delicious meal!

    Clint A.

    So I gave this four stars because the food was good and the price is great, now the people working there are great. 5 stars would of included a full wait staff which they dont have but this is a place if you like raw seafood seasoned very well as priced Great than this is your joint. Really enjoyed it, it closes at 8 I would I recommend coming around 7 if you are coming late as some of the crawfish where water logged. All in all a great place.

    Personal trash can
    Michelle M.

    Stumbled upon this place. So glad we were hungry. You will leave full and fat!! Delicious shrimp, excellent boil, crab legs were great. The garlic butter sauce is not to be missed! Decor was fun. Appreciated the personal trashcan for all our mess. Will definitely go back!

    Cajun crab boil.
    Michael S.

    The smell of seafood when you enter lets you know this isn't Captain D's. This is a crab shack with a light Cajun twist in a former fast food restaurant. If you don't want shellfish you have very limited options. I enjoyed a traditional and tasty crab boil lightly seasoned with Cajun powder. The lunch special Mini ($14.99) included two full sets of snow crab legs, 5 jumbo shrimp, a small cut of spicy sausage, short corn on the cob, and red potato delivered in a styrofoam container and plastic utensils. A shell bucket came alongside. My first thought upon seeing the meal was, "I'm going to need a bigger napkin." Fortunately, paper towels are on the tables and plastic bibs (and gloves) are nearby. At additional cost I got Cajun butter dipping sauce for my shrimp and crab. It was a spicier version of melted butter but without any heat. Everything was excellent. My only caution about Cajun Crab House is that if you're not looking for shellfish your options are very limited. The menu is fried, boiled, or steamed shrimp, various crab, crayfish, oysters, clams and mussels. Fish and shrimp hoagies and catfish are available but fish shop staples such as hush puppies or French fries...sorry, not on the menu.

    Catfish platter
    Paul Y.

    Be aware: As of 8 July 2018, they are still in a "soft opening" stage. Not all dishes are available and the staff is obviously learning the business as they go. My wife and I dined here on their second day open and again a week later. The difference was noticeable. Had I rated them on the first visit, I would have given three stars. The second earned four. On the first visit, my wife had crawfish and boiled potatoes and corn. I had smoked sausage and boiled potatoes and corn. There were very few choices, as they had run out of many things or simply didn't offer them yet. According to Claire, the crawfish were properly cooked, meaty, and fresh. She liked the spicy/garlicky sauce (the staff call it a "glaze"). Her only disappointment was the lack of rice. My sausage and potatoes were excellent. The meat was not too greasy, nicely steamed, and with just enough heat to wake up the flavors. Potatoes were perfectly cooked. On the second visit, Claire got a pound of shrimp and of crabs, with boiled potatoes and corn. I ordered fried catfish, hush puppies, and fries. My catfish was great. Very crispy, crunchy exterior. The meat of the fish was tender and mild. Fries were also perfectly cooked. The hush puppies, while fine, were forgettable and to receive exactly two, quarter sized portions, seemed skimpy. Claire raved about the shrimp and crabs. Called them perfectly made and lots of meat. Again, the potatoes and corn were winners. Oddly, they included a thumb size portion of sausage with her food. Not wanting it, she gave it to me. It was flat out awful. Having soaked in the serving of shrimp and crab, it was gray, watery, and tasted like a chimera of fish and pig. Not a fan. Overall, I'm excited for this addition to Columbia's dining scene. The staff are friendly and helpful, food overall is good and improving, and prices are reasonable. I'm looking forward to returning and fully expect them to earn a fifth star.

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    2 months ago

    The food was good.. It was nice see a familiar face that I knew Walter Anderson I love your smile. I'll be back.

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    Hands down my favorite place too eat in Como. Always friendly staff and the boils are the bomb.

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    Thanks Linda for your time and compliments

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    I'd give it a 10 if I could. Excellent all around, great food, great service. Green muscles, shrimp, sausage, corn, what's not to love.

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