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    Cary Crab House

    4.0 (435 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Christine K.

    Wow this place was so good and insanely cheap. My top 3 favorite food is fried catfish and they made it so perfect I have zero notes. I usually like some seasoning or sauce on it but it was so good it didn't need anything. The corn was also great like I've never had Cajun sauce on my corn and it was INSANE. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I can't believe this place was empty when we went tbh like it's a new go to in Raleigh.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the fact EVERYTHING WAS $30??? Cmon like it doesn't get better than that. The people were SO NICE too.

    This is what we got it was a lot of food and filled us up. So good
    Jessa P.

    I went to Cary crab house yesterday and let me tell you the food came out so quick I got the the shrimp with no head and snow crab with bang bang sauce, it can with corn, 2 eggs and 2 potatoes it was so good service was good and food was amazing.

    Clara l.

    the food was good the seafood was fresh but crab could have more meat. service was alright, [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambience was great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Crab legs 1/2lb with corn and potato boil with boom sauce for me and tenders for my bf since he doesn't like seafood.
    Justeene G.

    First time coming here and wanted to try a boil after hearing how good they are. Got the crab legs 1/2lb and the waiter offered corn and potatoes since it doesn't come with 1/2lb so I said sure. And the boom sauce. Made a good choice with the sauce cause I like sour/salty and it was sooooo good! The menu could be improved since some of the prices were smudged and the waiter had to tell us how much each thing was. But I would definitely recommend and come back!

    Kayla B.

    Cary Crab House is always good. It's fast service, friendly service, it's clean. I preferred the snow crab over the dungeons crab. We get the combo sauce mild. They have added noodles to the menu. Highly recommend for a date night or a larger party. So so good. I love a good boil spot.

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    2 months ago

    Wonderful food! excellent service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]overall just a good vibe with great ambience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Loved it

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    16 days ago

    Friendly service. I wanted more flavor though for the Cajun mild that I had snow crab legs and shrimp.

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    19 days ago

    Great service, great food, friendly staff! Also have a 100 sanitation rating which I look for any time I go to a restaurant.

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    2 months ago

    Crab was good, but salad was drenched in water. Poured least 1/4c off. Draft beer was warm

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    6 months ago

    Service pleasant. Food very tasty! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not by a fan of writing all over the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But would go back!

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    Their food preparation was not to my liking. Presentations seemed undercooked and not much flavor.

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    Do u have all you can eat seafood such as crab legs?

    No they don't

    Is there outside dining?

    No outside dining, but we have dine in service now.

    Where are the crawfish sourced from?

    Is it possible to get seafood prepared with no seasoning?

    Yes, its possible

    Have ya'll ever thought of making whole belly fried clams? This Bostonian is craving them and can't find any around here. Thanks

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    TrySeafood

    TrySeafood

    4.5
    (161 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I've been here many times, and the food is always consistently good! The staff is friendly and…read moreprovides great service. It does tend to get busy, so you may have a little wait for your food, but it's definitely worth it. The shrimp Rasta pasta was creamy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of spice, plus they give a generous portion of shrimp. The fried fish was cooked well and tasted great, and the steamed vegetables with the garlic butter seasoning were also really good. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

    After a long and exhausting week, coupled with a craving for fried fish we elected to go here…read more While nicely decorated, the interior is small and can seat about 20 ppl or so. We sat outside this day, as the weather was mild and there wasn't any available seats inside. We ordered a fried combo and a grilled combo. TrySeafood does a lot of things right. Portion size was fairly generous. We especially love the fact they serve cleaned jumbo shrimp. Food was cooked well, shrimp was tender as was scallops. The broccoli was not tender crisp nor mushy. The potatoes and corn were delicious. While service was friendly, it was a bit slow. Also, I'm not an Old Bay fan. The grilled shrimp were seasoned with Old Bay. While the fish was crispy, I prefer a cornmeal dredge to a flour dredge. Finally, (and this could have been a me thing) the tip percentage on the screen doesn't align with the math. I intended to tip 15% - which is standard especially considering slow service. That should have been approx $8 and when I got home I realized it was approximately $16. You're not given a printed receipt and if you're in a rush and going through the process quickly it's easy to miss. Again I may have missed something, but I'm pretty sure I selected the %15 option. Additionally, I've seen other restaurants that have intentionally include this practice. Would I go again, sure. I'd request a different seasoning blend or a light seasoning and check that math! Seafood: 4

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    Cape Fear Seafood Company

    Cape Fear Seafood Company

    4.1
    (87 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    We came to Cape Fear Seafood Company in Cary for a Valentine's Day dinner…read more We've been wanting to try this place for a while. Super excited to finally get in to check it out. We made reservations ahead of time online since it was a Holiday. First off the front staff was super friendly and got us to our table right away. Love the feel and the decor. The lighting was a tad dark but that's ok. It was still cozy and romantic. Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable. They had a special Valentine's Day menu. She ran down the specials by memory. She took our drink and appetizer order ( the calamari fritti) gave us time to check out the rest of the expansive menu. The drinks came and our app. The lemonades were very sweet and nicely tart from the real fruit purée and lemons. Delightful! The calamari fritti was a knock out, home run. The breading was delicious. The calamari was nice and tender. The marinara was so good. Get this is you like calamari! For our mains we got the Sea bass special with the creamy risotto and asparagus and the figure 8 stuffed Flounder. Lemme tell you...This place knows sea food. What an incredible experience. The sea bass Valentine's Day menu special was cooked to perfection. So flaked and moist. Seared and seasoned perfectly. They should add it to the main menu. The risotto was amazing. Creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly. The figure 8 stuffed flounder was delicious as well. The crab stuffing was absolutely great! The sauce over top was creamy and worked perfectly with the flounder and crab. It came with the most delicious fresh green beans with a couple nicely seasoned tomatoes. The rice pilaf was also really nice. Around this time I realized the Valentine's Day menu had Oysters Rockefeller ... and I love oysters Rockefeller. So I put in for an order of those. Best oysters Rockefeller I've had in a long time! Add these to the menu! For dessert... we ordered the apple crumb at vanilla bean ice cream. Perfect way to end out meal. We cannot wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! Save us a table! Kudos to the staff and chef / cooks. Yall did an amazing job.

    Bottom line: A good meal experience here at the Cary location of Cape Fear Seafood Company. The…read moremini crab cakes were a perfect starter and I enjoyed their very flavorful but not spicy version of their popular shrimp & grits. Nice atmosphere inside, but recommend reservations as they fill up quickly. The Deets: Some friends/coworkers and I decided to catch up over a meal and we decided on trying out this location of Cape Fear Seafood Co. on Lake Pine Drive. I had been to the one located in the Village District (formerly Cameron Village) of DTR in the past and knew of this one opening up through Yelp. If you know me, I am usually not one for seafood but remember I had a pretty good experience at the one in DTR. We noted that it would be a good idea to have a reservation so one was made. Good thing, this place gets crowded fast, even around the 5pm point. Upon arrival, we were promptly shown to a table with menus. While walking in, this restaurant has that beach type feeling with brightly painted areas and subtle pelagic decor without going overboard. The bar area gave a warm, inviting vibe. Back to the menu, their menu is pretty expansive but not over the top multiple pages. I think even the non-seafood lover can find something to like here. We started with hush puppies for the table and I went with the appetizer sized mini crab cakes for myself. I loved the mini crab cakes and the lemon beurre blanc sauce with them, just enough for a starter and tasted great. The hush puppies were good as well but just a tiny bit too brown for me, they were a little bit more done than I'd like. I like them more of a golden finish instead of brown, just my preference. For my main dish, I went with their Cape Fear Shrimp & Grits. They are a pretty popular choice here and I remember liking them at the DTR location. They remained a great choice, they were delicious. They are very flavorful and enjoyable without being spicy, which I like as I am non-spicy food person and it seems most everywhere does their shrimp & grits spicy. I find this take on them refreshing. I would have liked more cheese grits in the serving as it seems to be like a half serving, however the shrimp as well as the creamy sauce were plentiful. Service did a good job here, checking on us periodically. In all, I liked this experience here at Cape Fear Seafood Co. for the most part and would enjoy visiting again in the future.

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    Aqui Mero

    Aqui Mero

    4.4
    (65 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Very happy to say that we were staying on vacation from Denver, CO by Aqui Mero. Stop by for dinner…read moreand had the fried tacos, absolutely delicious. My brother had taco salad and was quite pleased as well. Our server, Emily was wonderful and explained everything. Great atmosphere as soon as you walk in. We'll definitely be back before we leave for home. Thank you Pedro for coming by our table and checking how our visit when.

    This was our first time here. It was a Friday afternoon around 430 so we sat right away…read more The decor was really nice and it was nicely decorated for Christmas. They bring chips and salsa to the table. We ordered sodas and we put in our order. Our teenagers ordered the ACP, husband had the carnitas enchiladas and I had the caldo de pollo. The kids liked their ACP and I loved my caldo. It was full of flavor and it was a big portion that will leave you satisfied. Sadly my husband did not like his dish. The carnitas lacked flavor and it seemed like they just had it on the grill for awhile. I tasted the beans and I didn't even finish the bite. There was no effort in the flavor! Nothing! I felt like a they opened a can of black beans and placed it in a bowl. Overall the place is nice and staff is friendly and they were fast. Hope that it was an over site in the carnitas enchiladas and the beans but they are very basic standard Mexican dishes that is kinda hard to mess up. We might give it another try, the next time in the area.

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    Sea Depot

    Sea Depot

    4.1
    (56 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Need a place to get fresh seafood for a boil? Or want fresh seafood fry or steamed?! This is your…read moreplace to go. I got so much seafood for my seafood boil to take home and I didn't break bank. The seafood was fresh and LIVE! Definitely worth it. While I was there O picked up lunch too since I was making the seafood boil for dinner. They fry or steamed your fresh fish there! Let me tell you, it was worth it. The combo meals are where you want to go. You get a bit of everything. Crab cakes were STUFFED with crab rather than just breading! The fried okra was crispy, crunchy. The calamari was crispy and tender! Not chewy at all! The hush puppies were seasoned! And didn't taste like just fried dough, the plantains were sweet and tender. Finally the fish! Buttery, flakey, juicy, tender, BUT with a CRISPY light breading! So much better than other places where they over bread their food and all you get is breading! Would come here again for their food and their fresh seafood to take home!

    Came here for the first time on a friend's visits. They had…read morea wide selection of fresh fish on display. There's no where to eat in, only takeout. The place was clean and the people were friendly and helpful. Food is cooked when you order so have a little patience. We got the fish sandwich sandwich and it was fresh and hot. It did have bones in it, so bd careful. A nice place to stop on the way home if having a seafood urge. We will be back to try many other kinds of seafood.

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    Rey's Restaurant

    Rey's Restaurant

    4.0
    (365 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$

    Rey's is always a solid (albeit pricey) choice for a date night, client meeting, or dinner with…read moreanyone who loves the Big Easy. The voodoo lounge is also a great place to grab a cocktail and snack if you're so inclined. They make a mean dirty martini, with stuffed blue cheese olives, obviously. For starters I gravitate towards the Shrimp Orleans or Fried Oysters. Or, if I'm really missing Nola, I'll get their Turtle Soup. It's perfect! You can't really go wrong with their meat selections, I've been happy with steak, veal, and pork chops, but lately, I have a hard time ordering anything but the Grouper Lafayette. It's pan fried, topped with crab meat and smothered in a spicy butter. It's delightful. For dessert, the crème brûlée and bread pudding are both quite good. I'll be honest though, the portions are large, so sometimes dessert is completely out of the question. If I remember correctly, I believe they also have a twenty year tawny in the menu that is a great way to close out the night. All in all, service is great, the food is good, and if you want to get dressed up and go out for a leisurely paced dinner, this is a great place to do just that!

    I came to Rey's on a Saturday evening. The parking lot was full when I arrived and there was…read morelimited parking in the businesses parking lot. There is additional parking in lots near the business. The interior of the restaurant is spacious with a main dining area and a private seating area with a bar. The servers that I engaged with were great. I ordered a glass of Riesling and it was good. My filet mignon was very tasty, tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes, Caesar salad, egg rolls, and bread were good. My mixed vegetables were ok. The vegetables needed some seasoning. I enjoyed my creme brûlée and the cheesecake was plated beautifully. I would return to try some other menu items.

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    Seol Grille

    Seol Grille

    4.4
    (609 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    This was my first time visiting this location with a friend who frequents it and I was genuinely…read moreimpressed. From check in to being seated, the experience was seamless we only waited about five minutes. Our server, Talaya, was incredible and provided outstanding hospitality throughout our visit. While the food was delicious, what stood out most was the teamwork among the staff. My water glass never sat empty, and sauces/sides were always replenished without us having to ask. The ambiance was relaxing, welcoming, and perfect for a casual meal. It's also very kid friendly, which I appreciated. I can't wait to bring my little one on our next visit. Looking forward to coming back!

    Honestly, I don't know why this place got such great reviews more than Gen KBBQ. They honestly do…read morenot deserve it. I came here when I was visiting my in laws, so naturally, I wanted to expose them to KBBQ. Unfortunately, I picked this place because a lot of reviews said its the best and allat, when in truth, this place is one of the worst KBBQ I have ever visited. Not only they stopped serving lettuce wrap (sure, they have it in the menu but they didn't stock it because their lettuce supplier increased the price or whatever), they did not offer any other wrap options like a decent kbbq should have (rice wrap, radish wrap, or shisho leave...etc). The meat quality? It's the cheapest cut you could ever get. The kalbi cut is so thin and tasted old (spoiler alert, they should be thicker and higher quality..), the other unseasoned meat cut is lower quality too. The seasoned meat were so bad I had hard time enjoying it. The bulgogi did not taste like a propee bulgogi and once again, tasted old like it has been in the fridge for too long. The spicy bulgogi was so grainy and not spicy at all, almost like they're using low quality gochugaru. Honestly, you will be much better off buying your own ingredients at h-mart or any asian grocery than going to this place. The only saving grace was the kind server who tends us often. 10/10 will not recommend.

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