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    Cary Crab House

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

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    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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    Ask the Community - Cary Crab House

    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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    The Big Easy Oven & Tap

    The Big Easy Oven & Tap

    3.6
    (248 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    15 years in business

    Enjoyed a taste of the Big Easy for lunch. Our waitress was a joy but I didn't catch her name…read more Service was on point. Atmosphere was fun with some great bar specials. We were there for lunch and wanted to try everything. I ordered the Muffalotta with she crab soup. I ordered the 1/2 Muffalotta and I was sure glad I did. It was huge. Ended up taking some home. Unlike the ones I've had in NOLA, this sandwich was grilled. And I loved it! Added an extra crunch and melty cheese. Yum. My husband ordered The Taste of Loisianna. Serving sizes were plenty. He opted for the gator instead if shrimp. After trying everything. Our favorite was the sausage and beans. It had the best flavor. The jambalaya was very rice heavy. And the gumbo was just ok. Nothing was overly spiced. We met one of the owners on our way out. He mentioned they are hoping to add steam tables. This would allow them to offer oysters and shrimp. So keep an eye out for this! It was be a great addition!!!

    I had The Big Easy cater a breakfast for my office, and the entire experience was perfect! Kevin…read morewas fantastic with communication, the delivery arrived right on time and fresh, and he set everything up beautifully--making sure it was all just right before he left. And the food... WOW. My team of 20 was unanimously impressed. The flavors were incredible! We had two different stratas, chicken and waffles, pimento cheese grits, fruit, potatoes, and pastries--everything was delicious! I cannot recommend their food and service highly enough. Truly a wonderful experience!

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    Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

    Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    As always the food was excellent! The Campfire Steak was cooked to perfection! Pork Schnitzel and…read morethe Brick chicken was amazing! Hot, fresh, and large quantity. As always had to take home. Jessica our Server represented the restaurant in a very professional manner. Attentive, knowledgeable, and engaging. Great sense of humor. The ambiance was welcoming. Great for date night! One of our favorite go to restaurants! Will keep coming back!

    Lucky 32 is a southern inspired kitchen that puts a creative spin on its food that you can't miss…read more We went for a friends birthday and started with cocktails. I had the bourbon berry crush and it was a perfect blend of bourbon and fresh berries and mint and was not overly sweet. We also had the spicy peach margarita and I highly recommend trying this spin on a classic. It was a very refreshing margarita that was freshly made and not overly sweet. The shoestring okra is an appetizer that you have to try. I honestly could have eaten two plates, it is perfectly crispy and a bit spicy with a great aioli dipping sauce. We also had the heirloom tomatoes with goat cheese and the pork rinds and pimento cheese. They were all devoured and enjoyed by all. I ordered the cornmeal crusted catfish with grits and blistered okra. I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a meal so much. The catfish and the grits paired together perfectly. We also had jambalaya and pork schnitzel. I can't wait to return. The waitress was very knowledgeable and the ambiance was great for a girl's night. They even brought a cake out for the birthday we were celebrating.

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    Sea Depot

    Sea Depot

    4.1
    (56 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $

    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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    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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