Great music, great ambience, and even greater food. All around, a wonderful experience. Will be returning and recommending to friends. Special shoutout to Miss D for being a wonderful server!! :) read more

Crab Cab - Stacker Crab Salad - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This place is a hidden gem in the cut by Krispy Kreme. The calamari was some of the best calamari I've ever had. The servers/bartenders were very sweet. Meeka was our server and she was great. My husband got the stackenator & he basically licked his plate clean lmao. We will definitely be back. read more

First-timer! I was really impressed. The food was great and the host/server, Dee, was very accommodating and nice. I highly recommend coming for the food, space, and community. read more

Hello. I really enjoy seafood. I visit every place that I may enjoy. Restaurant not fry king. I'm from nyc visiting my sister in Virginia. Now, crab cab is tucked on the side off of Richmond hwy. A medium/small place. 8 chair bar. Tables perimeter. Hostess D is perfect. Personal & inviting. Here is wow part. Chef Christian prepares awesome: Stuffed oysters Seafood Spring rolls!!!! Crab Balls. Get prepared for WOW read more

We came here at Saturday around 12:30 and had no problems getting a reservation or a seat. While parking was somewhat full in the little shopping area, we got a parking spot around the corner. Some seating outside, bar seating both in and outdoors and some seating indoors. Good music and not overly loud. The food here was very good, I would definitely recommend. Everyone was also so friendly. I ordered a guava mimosa and South Beach Sunset for our drinks. Both were delicious. For an appetizer, we ordered the Stuffed oysters and then for our meals, we ordered the Thai Lobster & Shrimp and the Grilled Lamb Chops with the additional ons - the crab & Shrimp and Cajun crab sauce. The Stuffed oysters were so good, and full of flavor. We absolutely loved the Thai Lobster and Shrimp, the Lamb Chops were cooked so well. Great portion sizes. Only wish that the potatoes were just a little crispier and the lobster was just a tad overcooked. Definitely recommend, we loved it here and will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

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Good food, service and vibes. This spot is small but it packs a punch. You walk in it's bright clean and the staff is friendly. All the food is on point. Some great choices Seafood spring rolls- amazing but it's only two so you'll want to order more because you will love them. Char oysters Seafood oysters- hands down some of the best oysters I've had Stackanator- the perfect combo of everything. Shrimp salad, crab cake sandwich and crab fries. Lamb chops, add shrimp and crab on top... chef kiss. read more

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I should be gate keeping this spot because it is small and I always want to be able to get a seat since I don't live local. BUT, I'm sharing!!!!!for the location you may not thing this place is going to pop but it did. It was a little hard to find hiding on the side of the building, but I forgot about all that once my grilled oysters hit the table. I wanted to camel the rest of my food and order more of the seafood and half Shell oysters. They were 10 out of 10! But then the main courses came and i am glad I didn't forgo on the actual food. The Stackanator and the Grilled Lamb Chops.....I don't know what they marinated the lamb chops in, but they were some of the best I have had and the crab cake was nothing but crab meat no filler at all. Crab Cab did not disappoint in fact it was impressive, The team was awesome, continuously checking in with us to Make sure we were okay. Thank you guys for a great experience, I can't wait to come back. read more

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Food was delicious!!!! Service was phenomenal! Loved the music playlist. I'm from out of town and found this place by luck. I'll be back when I'm this way again read more

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I came here for happy hour with some friends and let me tell you! This place is so good. It almost looks like it was recently redone on the inside. The vibe was great and the playlist was better Terry behind the bar really took care of us. I had a blueberry lemon drop then peach. My friend had two blueberry smashes The food is absolutely delicious. My friends both ordered the crab cake sliders, one ordered the fried catfish and the other ordered the fried shrimp basket. They rated everything 10/10. I had the crab and shrimp spinach artichoke dip and I must say it was 100/10. It was so good my friends ordered their own. I also had crab and shrimp stuff oyster 10/10 It's safe to say we'll be back! Hopefully Terry and D will be working on our next visit! read more

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My first time eating here was a very good experience. The food was delicious and service was great. However, I went today for the same meal as before but this time it was take out. I don't know if restaurants don't care when people order take out but I've been finding that the quality of meals are different...less than. I was excited to share my experience with others, so I ordered meals for 3 of us...all some version of the Island Pasta. ALL of them were extremely dry and mine was over cooked; peppers and onions burned. When I dined in, there was a very tasty sauce. This time however, there was none. I tried called multiple times but no one answered. I'm extremely disappointed with this experience, especially since having had such a great first. Now I don't know what the norm is. I expected better for $38. read more

Crab Cab - This suppose to be the Island Pasta. Very disappointing - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Had brunch earlier this year and the food was pretty good but maybe I expected more based off other reviewers. Started with the Guava Sunrise drink and it was just ok, more syrup than anything. I just didn't really get that tequila was added. For my appetizer, I went with the Seafood oysters, which were supposed to be chargrilled with shrimp and crab except they weren't really what I would expect of a chargrilled oyster so I was a little disappointed. For my main course, I did the fried catfish topped with shrimp, scrambled eggs and potatoes. I enjoyed my catfish as it was cooked perfectly. I could've done without the topping but definitely made a good choice for my main dish. Service was good, but I will note this location is small so you may experience a slight wait for a table. The decor has an industrial feel but I really loved the lighting. read more

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Food was good but Noonia (sorry for the spelling) was amazing! If we weren't from California we'd come back again!

Great customer service from the moment we walked in! The owner personally welcomed us and was very attentive. Solid HH with a good selection to choose from. Drinks had the perfect balance of alcohol without it overpowering the drinks. Had the lemon drop and blue berry smash 10/10. The crab cake sliders were everything the owner said they were. The crab fries and the dip were delicious. Tried 2 different oysters which I thought would have been my favorite but surprisingly that was not the case. The oysters were good but I did wish there was a bit more flavor to them. All in all this place is definitely worth it read more

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Dunia is THE best, hands down. The food is ridiculous....but Dunia makes sure you are WELL taken care of. I had the stackonator and the grilled lambchops with shrimp and crab cream sauce and the honey glazed Brussels! read more

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Where We Bout To Eat At @crabcab Alexandria, VA I might tell you a joke but I'll never tell you a lie! This food was AMAZING!!! The drinks did what needed to be done and our server, Terry, was everything! She definitely passed the vibe check! It is small so there may be a wait, but trust me, it's worth it! Go check out @crabcab and don't forget to tell them, DANI SENT YA!!! read more

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Came on a Saturday for brunch, made a reservation online but it wasn't needed because we were the only ones there at 12:30pm. The service was great, she continually checked in with us during the time we were there even though we spent the first 20 mins talking. I tried the seafood egg rolls, catfish brunch plate, and my friend had the salmon salad. The egg rolls were more cabbage than seafood but the catfish was amazing! It's hard to find good catfish in the DMV area, I'm from Oklahoma. I wonder why this place doesn't get more business because the food is great, location is right off a main road and the reviews are good. Hope it turns around for the better! read more

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This place is a hidden gem for sure. My mom and I stopped pass here about week ago & we were glad we did. Our server was Dee and she was more than amazing. She even gave us to go drinks that were specially made by her. We ordered the crab cake sandwich and shrimp po'boy that came with seasoned fries. 100/10 food, service, great music, beautiful bar and overall atmosphere. The only things that would make this even better is if they had a bigger spot because as good as it is, they will be packed soon, more visible to the street so people can see them & to either price the fountain drinks cheaper or allow more than one refill. I can't remember if they had soda or just lemonade flavors but it's $8 for a drink and you only get one refill, which is steep. However, make this spot your next stop! read more

Crab Cab - Crab Cake Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Ambiance is nice and welcoming. The inside is small but it had a nice vibe. The food was hot and very flavorful. The service was spot they made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely will be back when I'm in the area. read more

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exceptional service exceptional bar exceptional food exceptional low key casual cool vibe read more

Saturday was the first time I have visited this restaurant. The ambiance was very quaint and intimate. The building was a lot smaller than I imagined however, it was decorated nicely. The service was very good in the beginning. The waitress towards the end seemed to be very forgetful. Possibly because the restaurant had an influx of customers. The food was good. The appetizer we chose was the spinach dip with shrimp and crab meat with chips. The dip could have used a little more seasoning not overall it was good. Next I ordered the grilled lamb chops Oscar style (crab meat and shrimp on top). The portion of the lamb chops was a little small. However, the lamb chops were cooked perfectly. The Oscar dressing was heavily salted which I did not enjoy. The macaroni and cheese were delicious. It was very flavorful along with the broccolini. My friend ordered the ribeye with asparagus and mashed potatoes. She enjoyed the ribeye but mentioned that she thought the Oscar was salty as well. Overall, we had a good experience. I would recommend if you are in the Alexandria, Virginia area. read more

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dunia was amazing we loved her teri was also great! Very comfortable sitting at bar by yourself or with a group! Great food and drinks in a neighborhood spot. Try the thai lobster noodles, seafood oysters, Oscar style lamb chops..... you will not be disappointed !!!! read more

very cool spot . Great Music . Friendly owner and awesome food . Fried oysters were excellent . Seafood egg rolls were really fresh and quite filling. The Smash burger looked very good. Fresh cooked bacon added on top of double patties and served on onion bun. surprise favorite was the crab bisque. Great texture and flavor with some spice . read more

Crab Cab - food truck parking spot - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Customer service was great. Loved my drink. Food was decent. I wished that there was more crab in the dip. I would go again to give it another try and would definitely get another drink. read more

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My friend and I came here on a Monday (8/26/2024), after work at about 7pm. When we got there, there was one other occupied table, otherwise the restaurant was empty. The server greeted us immediately, provided menus and asked if we wanted something to drink, both of us opted for water, he asked us if we wanted bottled water, however we opted for regular still water. After perusing the menu and chatting for a bit, we put in an order for the crab and shrimp spinach dip. When I tell you this came out so freakin' fast, like I took two breaths, maybe three and our dip was dropped off. First off, the menu says it comes with toasted butter bread, ours came with tortilla chips. I was so excited for this dip as it looked so freaking bomb, but unfortunately the dip was mediocre at best. It was not hot at all and the flavors just were not hitting. It did however have plenty of crab, but this is not a dish I recommend. We had told our server what we were thinking about ordering when we put in our appetizer and I told him I was thinking about getting the crab cake sandwich, he strongly recommended I get the more expensive version of the sandwich. Cool, I get upselling as I used to be a server. However, when we ordered I got what I originally wanted and he told me I really should get the other version. I didn't love the extra push/pressure, but needless to say, I ordered the regular crab cake sandwich. Our entrees came out comically fast, similar to the appetizer, and again everything was warm, not hot. My crab cake sandwich was pretty good, however, I did have to pick out a couple of shells. The salad was overdressed, but besides that it was really good. My friend got a quesadilla and she said it was good. All in all, I was disappointed as I had great expectations of this spot based on the reviews and it was pretty mediocre. read more

Do you know how difficult it is to find oysters that are charged and flavored??? Initially looking for a snack, we came here and I was surprised to see it on the menu so we got the chargrilled oysters and the egg rolls. The egg rolls were okay; I am not a fan of anything mayo/aioli so the sauce that came with them didn't do it for me. The oysters were good but then not great. The initial taste was fantastic, but there was a strong aftertaste that was not good. After adding the hot sauce, that cut the aftertaste which made them much more enjoyable...but that aftertaste shouldn't be there. The wait staff was great and the menu had some other interesting items so I'll go back to try something else. read more

Crab Cab - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Went here twice while in town for Katsucon. The servers were super nice and the food was amazing! I don't often order steak but it was Valentine's Day so I got one as a treat, and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked to my specifications. Everything was delicious and fresh, including the drinks. I'm not often in this area but I'll definitely return here when I am! read more

Went to Crab Cab for Happy Hour. They have a decent menu which includes $10 drinks, appetizers ranging from$6-10, and entrees for $12-15. The portion sizes are good and drinks were good. Good customer service. The restaurant is small not ideal for big parties and is kid friendly. I recommend trying it. Prices are reasonable. read more

Ok. Landed here on a Friday night as it was easiest to get reservations for and this was the area that we wanted to dine. First, customer service was great. Greeted and seated promptly. Received menus and our drink and appetizer orders were taken. We got the seafood spring rolls (they are not egg rolls as the menu says) and the crab and shrimp spinach dip. I also got a cocktail which was suggested by our server. She said it was one of the two strongest drinks on the menu, as I asked what were their strongest drinks. While I found it to be very good it wasn't that strong...but I digress. The spring rolls were a pass, but the spinach dip is a definite must try. It was the single most deliciously executed dish from our entire meal. For our mains we got the Thai Lobster noodles (me) and crab stuffed salmon (hubby). My dish threw me off. I did my research on this place and from all accounts my noodles were not anything like the dish that is pictured in any photo nor video that I have seen online..especially not like those served to influencers who have reviewed this place and this meal. I don't know if they thought it wasn't noticeable or what but I felt bamboozled. First the dish was completely dark, like the noodles and other components of the meal were drenched in a soy based sauce. The lobster was cooked in the same sauce and just from a visual standpoint it was hard to pick out; mushrooms as well. To add, the shrimp in that dish was placed on top of the pasta, lobster, noodles, mushrooms, concoction not mixed in. So it was pale in comparison to the meal. It just was not what I was expecting. Maybe the meal changed from its initial rollout. Im a new patron so I can't say for sure, but it certainly wasn't the vibrant colorful dish that was full of beans sprouts, onions, huge lobster pieces and fresh thai basil that I seen previously..that meal I saw online was not drenched in any kind of sauce and it was the same exact meal. It appears as if they ran out of the ingredients to make the dish as normal and therefore came up with something on the fly. That's how I feel after receiving the dish as I got it versus what I thought it was going to be and saw it to be online. To add, a young lady, I believe she worked there (she could even be the manager or the owner, she seemed pretty involved in the place) came to my table after I received my meal and picked up the sauce container on my plate that had Thai chili sauce in it and told me to try the dish with the sauce. Now mind you, although I was thrown off by the abrupt way she made the suggestion by touching my food, I took her suggestion, but let's be clear, that sauce was no more than a Thai chili sauce that you can find in any Chinese takeout or bottled and sold in local Asian markets, even chain grocery stores-to me. It did cut through some of the sodium in the sauce however. Even with all of that said it was not a bad dish; as far as flavor it was ok. It's just not what I was expecting as it was not comprised of Thai based flavors, but definitely more Asian based flavors like something you would find in a Chinese takeout not in a Thai restaurant. Those flavor profiles are very distinct on their own..this dish just did not give Thai. Now for the salmon dish that my husband had. Overall, he was very satisfied with his meal, but he felt as if the portion size of salmon could have been a little bigger. I tasted it, and the salmon was cooked perfectly, but the crab on top tasted a bit weird. I was wondering if some of the dressed spring lettuce that came (I guess more so as a garnish) on the dish happen to spill into the crab meat because it tasted as if it was mixed with something. Overall, the vibe of the restaurant was chill. There was a great selection of music playing and again the staff was very friendly, kind and efficient. There was also plenty of parking so no issue there. Please note that the restaurant is very small..and seating is extremely limited. Also to note we were charged an 18% service charge. I'm not sure what that goes to, but we tipped on top of that so just know before you go. read more

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My friends and I came here for lunch before heading to Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour and we left very impressed. The 'Dominator' combo was A1. The shrimp salad, crab fries, and crabcake sandwich were fye! Do be aware that they serve a different connotation of shrimp salad than you might be expecting. The shrimp salad they serve here isn't cold shrimp with mayonnaise and celery (etc.), but rather fried shrimp on top of lettuce. Regardless, as I said, their food is fye. Especially when washed down one of their delicious guava Arnold Palmers. Baby the food was so good I had to order a second entrée to take home (Their Shrimp Po Boy). I was really impressed with their service. They go above and beyond here. I have a friend with a fish allergy so they couldn't have anything that was fried in the same grease as fish, and the chef personally came out to talk to my friend and custom-made his 'Dominator' with a broiled crabcake and loaded crabby mashed potatoes to make sure there was no cross-contamination of fish. We greatly appreciated that. All in all, Crab Cab is must must-try seafood spot in NOVA with bomb food and amazing service. read more

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I had lunch today at Crab Cab on Rte 1. The restaurant is quaint, played good music and had a cool vibe. The staff were friendly and attentive. The menu has lots of great food choices, mixed drinks as well as mocktails. I had the seafood eggrolls and shrimp po boy. The eggrolls were good, but smaller than expected. The shrimp on the po boy was fried and well seasoned on a lobster type roll with a good sauce. However, it was too small to eat with your hands without spilling the entire sandwich. Good spot to hang out or go for an after work social. Check them out. read more

Crab Cab - Shrimp Po Boy w/ seasoned fries - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Service was good. Extremely polite and kind waitress. A clean and well kept interior to the restaurant. However the food I found to be average. The presentation was excellent but taste was a bit bland. read more

Crab Cab - Stackernator - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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The home location of the crab cab. Started from a food truck now with 2 locations and a 3rd coming next year. It's a small spot with comfy setting. Food was superb and the bartender knows how to make some drinks. Service was friendly, informative and helpful. It's definitely worth going. read more

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I finally was able to visit the restaurant of the crab cab and it was so cute. It's a decent size, and right in the cut behind wing stop on Richmond highway in Alexandria. The food came out fairly quickly and our waitress was so nice. I'm glad i was finally able to visit the restaurant after going to the food truck so many times. I will be back! read more

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Came for Sunday Brunch with a friend. It's a pretty relaxed environment. We dined outside. The restaurant is pretty small, but we had no problem getting a table! The location is kind of hidden away, as I missed it a few times. The server/manager was very attentive and kept checking in on us. We had the mimosa carafe that were made with tequila. Those were yummy! We also enjoy the spinach dip, spring rolls, and the LUMP crab cake! We were not disappointed with our food selections at all. We enjoyed it so much, my friend has already returned! read more

The place failed to meet my expectations. Being in an area that's big on seafood with lots of seafood options, I expected more. We started with the crab, shrimp, and spinach dip. It came with homemade tortilla chips and it was delicious. Very cheesy, didn't see a lot of spinach, I did see the seafood and the flavor was great. I wish it were served with baguettes or pita chips but nonetheless it was still good. Our entrees came out super fast and COLD! Crab cakes don't take long to cook at all but I believe they cook them ahead of time and just let them sit, not under a warmer, until someone orders them. I sent my plate back because it was cold and they just put the crab cakes in a pan to heat them instead of making fresh ones. We got the crab cake entree with mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese, hush puppies, and broccolini. The crab cakes were the absolute WORST I have ever tasted. They were extremely small and SALTY. Tons of Old Bay and some other indistinguishable flavor. We didn't even finish them! The mashed potatoes were greasy, bland, this weird brown color, and had to be exchanged for another side. Just absolutely awful. The broccolini was nothing special but the only thing edible on the plate besides the hushpuppies. They were drizzled in honey and actually tasted very good. The service was good despite the awful food experience. My bill alone was over $80 with just the entree, appetizer, and tip. No drink bc I got water with lemons. The server shares the tip with the back of the house and there's an option to leave extra if you like. In short, it was an overpriced, very disappointing dining experience. read more

Crab Cab - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Thank you Twitter/X for this find! My good girlfriend and I decided to brunch around 1 in the afternoon after church (Memorial Day Weekend at that), and was seated right away - with options of inside or outside. I will say, the inside in somewhat tight.. one server told us they've been opened roughly two years and before their opening, the location prior served as a cleaners. So - use your imagination for sizing. Anyway, we got our seats - by the cutesssstttt mirror wall, received our menus and in typical Yelp fashion, I ask our server G for her recommendations. She suggested the 4 things we were looking at - the egg rolls, the seafood spinach dip, and the lamb chops. And what did we do? - ORDER THEM ALL. No regrets. The lamb chops were great, along with the mashed potatoes. They were full of flavor, even for "just potatoes." The honey glazed brussel sprouts were ehh.. good. Let on maybe 1-minute too much for me, as I prefer mine with more of a sliiiight crunch. Mac&chz also, ehh.. decent. Overall, the appetizers stole the show okay!? *see pictures* Pictured are the also mocktails we both ordered - both of them being the 2 they offer. I've already told other friends to go! read more

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The place is a hidden gem. Hard to see from route 1 but worth checking out. Had lunch there today and the customer service as well as the food were top tier. Thank you Dee I will be back. read more

My husband and I came in on Monday evening and wanted to try out some seafood and I must say we wasn't disappointed the was great it came out fresh. Dee our server was amazing she greeted us with a smile her customer service was on point she came over and made small talk with us. She gave us some great food choices to choose from and the drinks were nice. The music was definitely a vibe and the restaurant was clean. Thank you Dee for your great service! (Nikki&Carlito) (Texas) read more

The people were nice and attentive. Food took a little long to come out but when it did it was piping hot. Food was pretty good, happy I got to try read more

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It's not as great as I was hoping it would be. We don't have too many seafood restaurants on Richmond Hwy, so I was excited to try it. Went for happy hour. Their drinks were okay. We got a couple apps and crab cakes. The tortillas served with the crab dip were stale. We had to send them back. None of the food was memorable and we spent about $95. Would not visit again. read more

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