This was my first time eating at Crab99 and not sure I'll come back due to feeling that the food may have not been prepared 100% correctly. I stopped by on a Friday the minute it opened at 11 or noon and there was maybe 3 parties there in the back. We had to wait until our full party of 8 arrived to be seated which is standard everywhere. The restaurant was clean and the staff was very nice, however when the food arrived (everyone got seafood boil) my colleagues asked for theirs to be sent back because the food wasn't hot, like there was no steam coming out the bowl. The waitress kindly did take it back and the food was warmed up but to serve not hot seafood, is iffy. My food was lukewarm and afterwards my stomach was slightly hurting but the flavors were delicious and I'm glad I didn't get food poisoning or anything. read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - 2 lobster tail and shrimp, add sausage and eggs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Fantastic! Great prices for the amount of food. Got half order of crab and shrimp combo, came with 2 corn and 2 potatoes. Cajun seasoning with garlic butter. Got it spicy, and yeah, it's spicy but not overly. Easily enough to feed 2 people. My buddy got creole pasta..Amazing. Great service, they give you everything including rubber gloves cause it's messy! Definitely go there! read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Snow crab legs and shrimp combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Came to celebrate a birthday. You're entire needs to be present before they seat you and they do not accept same day reservations so plan ahead. It's small inside but I'm told there is a basement area (I did not see it or need to use the restrooms) It's located downtown and parking is always an issue downtown. With construction? It's worst so prepare for that. I was able to find street parking a short walk away. The music is loud but they are jamming if you like old school R&B. The staff was friendly enough. The candy apple drink was missing the alcohol (just kidding ..or am I)? I'm a lightweight and didn't taste or feel a twinkle in my eye. It tastes like a piece of candy. Very sweet !! The oysters are decent. Good flavor! Bang Bang shrimp was like tempura style. So more breaded and not much shrimp. It was ok. The catfish was good. Well seasoned and fried hard. The fries are great! You get a sample of jalapeño coleslaw (literally a sample) but that's not bad wish there was more. All and all, it's not bad and you should give it a try for yourself. read more

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Very good food. Make sure that your entire party is present if you have a reservation. It's stated that there are no exceptions, but they were very nice about us waiting for the last member of the party. I got the shrimp/crawfish combo in medium with the boiling sauce and I was pretty pleased with it. It was my birthday dinner and I'm already planning what I'm gonna a get for the next outing read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - The crab/shrimp combo, medium with the garlic butter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Easily one of my new favorite places in Indy!! It's much more affordable compared to the other seafood restaurants in the city. Friendly customer service and fast!! It was our first time here, but definitely won't be our last! I can't stop talking about this place!! read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Crab 99 Special - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Don't come after 8pm if you wanna get charged a ridiculous late service fee?? How does it even make sense to charge a fee if these are your hours?? Food takes forever to come out. Pre order your drinks from the bar because they take over 30 minutes to come out. Servers mess up your order even when written down. Food is good but not worth it to dine in read more

Honestly this is one of the best seafood spots that I have been to. I was here for a huge conference and I see why the word got out quickly about Crab99. By the time we made it, there was a huge crowd of people waiting to be seated. It took us 45 minutes to be seated, but once we were the service was great and we received our food pretty quickly. The ambience is super casual. The music playing, people dancing, the bar is lively, etc. The service was really great as well. Every staff member we encountered that day was very pleasant. Now on to the food! Yummy! Literally one of the best if not the best seafood boil I've had. The sauce, size of the crab legs, lobster, and shrimp, etc. I truly enjoyed. Plus, they give you so much! I created my own bowl, so everything was priced separately. Loved it! read more

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Horrible service, waited 20 minutes before a person came to take our order. The only thing that was timely was our appetizer & my husbands food. We were carded & told everyone is carded but you guys look like your old enough to be my parents! My food was so late my husband had finished his food still didn't have our drinks & he apologized for having alot to do in the back. I had to tell him & when he finally brought them over there was no liquor in the drinks. My drink was supposed to be in a bucket and it was served in a glass. Oh we ran out of buckets. Never again & to add salt on the open cut , we were given a discount card for next visit. There will not be a next time. read more

My wife and I visited on a Saturday around 6:45 PM. While the place was packed, it quickly became clear that the crowd wasn't due to popularity, but rather a complete lack of urgency and flow. Sitting at the bar gave us a bird's-eye view of the chaos. Drinks sat for nearly 30 minutes before being taken to tables. The woman next to us waited 45 minutes for her order and eventually just walked out without ever receiving a thing. We even saw a server wait 30 minutes just to get "manager approval" to have a drink remade. The Management Issue: The most frustrating part was seeing the manager on the floor. His energy was incredibly lazy; he didn't seem interested in helping his overwhelmed staff or creating any sense of urgency. When you have a packed house and only one bartender, you need a leader who steps in. Instead, we waited nearly an hour and a half for our food. Maybe try adding a second bartender on nights you know there is going to be a packed house. The Food: The food was actually good, though it had clearly been sitting for a bit before the bartender finally went back and grabbed it for us herself. Verdict: The atmosphere is decent, but the management is non-existent. They need to rethink their staffing and service model (switching to "zones" might help). Until then, we'll be sticking with Juicy's for our seafood--the service and quality there are consistently better and far more professional. read more

I went to this place a few times! First time I went with a group of girls down in the lower level and service was ok. Food was great. The other couples times I went again food was good but customer service was always WEIRD. Like people enjoyed wasting your time and making you wait for your food while they brought others out.. THAT JUST ARRIVED. I'm always conflicted when the food good tbh flavor is hard to come by around here BUT they will never see me return. Great and Godly customer service over anything. They need to fix they attitudes or that business will fail read more

I was actually Surprised at the quality and taste of the food. This isn't some thrown together seafood. i got the boil bowls. glad the switched from the bags. i saw another review about that and they now serve in metal bowls! 10/10 experience would definitely come back. read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Our server was good -- friendly & attentive. Food was okay, but it just wasn't a comfortable vibe. The music was very loud, which would've been okay maybe at night, but we were there at 1 pm for lunch and struggled to have a conversation over the blaring music. One of the guys who worked there was walking around with a gun on his hip -- it definitely didn't give off a safe or relaxed feel. If that's how it is in the middle of the day, I would not want to be there late night on a weekend. I ordered the spicy margarita. Usually, they're made with fresh jalapeño, but this one used pickled jalapeños, which gave the drink an unpleasant pickly taste. I only finished half of it. The lobster roll was okay, but the lobster was a little overcooked & tough. Maybe that's why they felt the need to chop it all into tiny bits; I've never had a lobster roll served that way before. The seasoning on the Cajun fries was great, but the fries were mostly limp & soggy. If the fries had been crispy, they would've been amazing. Basically, this is not the atmosphere I'm looking for from either a lunch spot or a sports bar. The cocktails were not great (My husband was not impressed with his mojito, either.), and the food was just okay. read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Spicy (pickly) margarita - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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10/10 ! Came here on a Saturday for drinks and ending splitting a crab/ shrimp combo with my girls. It was so much food and so delicious. The combo was about $50 but was enough for me and my 2 friends. I also took some home. The combo included 2 corns and potatoes. One of the best seafood boils I've had in Indy. We were greeted and seated quickly. We decided to sit at the bar due to a 25 minute wait. The best decision of the night. Our Bartender Don was thee Best ! As busy as this place was she was efficient, attentive , and very personable. The drinks was fire ! This is definitely one of my favorite spots now. Come here for drinks , and food is great. Oh the playlist was on point. Get the Henny Margarita read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I visited Crabb 99 on February 12th and had a pleasant experience, so I decided to go back on February 15th. Unfortunately, my second visit was very disappointing. I ordered the fish and two sides of Cajun rice. The fish was extremely tough, overly crunchy, and just not appetizing at all. Also the rice was over cooked and mushy the texture was unpleasant and it did not taste fresh. What made the experience even worse was that when I asked to speak with the manager about my concerns, they refused to come speak with me. I felt dismissed and unheard as a customer. Good customer service is just as important as good food, and this experience did not reflect either. I was really looking forward to enjoying my meal again, but this experience fell far below expectations. hope the restaurant takes customer feedback more seriously in the future and works on improving both their food quality and service. Money wasted!!!! read more

The Cajun rice was a 10/10 it was really good I would definitely order again The pasta wasn't bad, very greasy. I ordered it w.o extra meat. It tasted better the next day as leftovers If you're coming for a late night meal, there is a18% fee. The waiters indicated those funds go them as a tip.. which is crazy because why is the customer paying for your late night shift we got our oder in right before 10PM and just tipped in cash The oysters were really good you couldn't find the oyster meat under thw cheese and toppings but the flavor was good We also ordered the Tuesday catfish special and it is served w. Fries no sides they give you two big pieces for $10 read more

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Look, my husband and I love seafood boils and Crab99 is one of the best in the city! The crab legs, shrimp, and crawfish are so tasty and fresh. The mix of all the sauces are just the right amount of flavor. 4 stars only because the frozen drinks tasted like water and it felt like there was no AC in the restaurant. Other than that, we will be back! read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Crab and shrimp boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We went to this place as a recommendation from our Uber driver. When you first walk up, there is a sign that says today special $25 for half a pound of snow, crab, half a pound of shrimp, corn, one egg, and sausage. The person at the front desk was not very friendly. I did not catch her name, but she is short to medium height with dark hair and glasses. She was on the phone talking to a customer and she was very short with the person on the other end of the phone. It took a little bit of time for us to get seated and the place was not that busy. Our waitress and I wish I remembered her name was very nice, polite, genuinely happy and was very accommodating. It got to be a little bit busier towards the end and she forgot a few items but that is understandable. She apologized. One thing I will say is that they played really good music. The kind of music that you want to dance in your chair while you eat, it's a little loud, but not too bad where you cannot hear the person in front of you but it's definitely a more lively, upbeat environment. So I asked for the $25 special and she said that unfortunately it is $35 now because it is after 6 PM. That was fine, but in my opinion if it's after 6 PM, you should probably take the sign down. We got the snow crab and shrimp special and it was delicious. I can't remember the name of the sauce, but it is the one that combines all the flavors. Medium spice was perfect, some places say medium and it's too hot to eat, but this was a perfect spice. The sauce was tasty and flavorful and not too salty. I highly recommend getting Ramen on the side and then throwing that Ramen inside the bowl to soak up that sauce. We also ordered the lobster fries which were above average, but a little too expensive for the small amount of lobster that you get. I heard The shrimp Poboy was really good here. We did not order it, but our Uber driver told us to get it and the table next to us said that it was really good. We may have to come back just to try the shrimp Poboy. As we were leaving, I needed some utensils for my to go order, the same girl at the front was talking to our waitress, and they were having an entire conversation about parking in the front and if there was a tow truck and so on and so forth, but did not acknowledge me. There were two workers in the front one Male and the same female that was on the phone earlier. After about a minute of listening to them talk about parking in the front I had to interrupt her and ask her if I can please have some utensils to go. She looked at me, rolled her eyes, grab the utensils and put them in my bag without saying a word. It's employees like this that make me not want to go back to an establishment, even if the food was pretty good. Everybody else was great, but the two in the front can use a little education on customer service. That being said, I would come back here again and would just pay no mind to the employees that were a little less than helpful . Shout out to our waitress though was awesome and genuinely happy to be working there. If it wasn't for the poor customer service at the end of the night, I would have given this restaurant five stars. read more

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WOW was this place unexpected! First off the vibes were great with the music. We decided to sit at the bar because it was packed. That didn't take away from the experience of getting down and dirty on some seafood boils. For the price the amount of seafood you get was worth it! And let's talk about the boiling sauce... I could have drank it! My husband and I both got seafood boils with crab, shrimp mussels and crawfish. We actually came here twice while in Indy! 10/10 would come again! read more

Stopped in Saturday night and boy was it busy! Our wait was about 30 mins but we were able to pass the time nearby. Our server was very sweet and knowledgeable about the menu and our boil was pretty tasty. read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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My favorite spot n indy hands down mussels with the medium boiling sauce!!!!! Top notch! Always a good vibe

Food was great. Our waitress "Treasure" became MIA as we waited 15 min for our bill and we were told they didn't know where she was, paid at the hostess counter. Oh, and you wouldn't believe me if I told you what kind of rap music they were playing, unbelievable. I see why the place was dead. read more

Lot of confusion and running around the waitress did her best but it was like she was trying to push us thru our meal, everything seemed to be a little over cooked and the big puddle of justices and spices made it a little messy, being downtown I would have thought a better crowd atmosphere, lifting little rude people like the place is tight already so have patience... read more

Not very welcoming...was told table wait was going to be a min and then told no wait at bar. Sat at bar, waited at said bar, was acknowledged by bar staff but was never waited on as they continue to clean, refill drinks and run back/forth to kitchen. There should not be a mandatory service fee especially when service starts off poorly. Need better quality staff or customer service training...I'm in Hospitality Management and this is not business etiquette. read more

The drinks are strong and the food has flavor. The atmosphere is chill and the vibe is top-notch. The Cajun pasta is fire. I like the Henny Marg too read more

We found ourselves down at the Colts stadium and decided to let the traffic die down, so we stopped by Crab 99 Bar Restaurant. As a seafood lover, I thought it'd be the perfect spot! Just a heads up--parking is a bit tricky since there's no lot, so we parked in a nearby garage and walked over. Once we arrived, I was surprised to find that this place is 21+ only, especially since it was only 6 PM and there were young kids inside.The hostess still allowed us access just confused on why my daughter was being asked if she was 21. The service, unfortunately, was the low point of our visit. Our server let us know that only one bartender and one server were working, which slowed things down quite a bit. The server was friendly and upfront about the situation, which I appreciated, but the wait for everything did drag out our meal. Now, the food? Definitely an 8/10! I had the crab leg and shrimp boil with eggs and broccoli, and it was delicious. The vibe inside is pure sports bar, which totally fits their theme. Overall, great food and a laid-back atmosphere, but the slow service is what keeps me from rushing back. Some folks may enjoy the vibe here, though! read more

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The food was AMAZING! Fresh, plentiful and seasoned to perfection! Tue drinks were really good to. We had a pineapple margarita and a smoked old fashion. The service was somewhat slow however they were limited on staff. Our waitress was waiting on everyone dining in addition to preparing our drinks at the bar. For that, I give her 5 stars for her ability to multi task and keep a friendly demeanor. The ambiance is okay, it gives you a bar nightlife vibe. Parking is limited so you will need to find a meter or use the parking garage. Definitely a place that we will visit again. read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Seafood Boil Bag - Crab legs, Shrimp, Potatoes, Corn and Eggs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Crab 99 has great vibes, especially for a "Southern Cajun" seafood spot in the middle of Indiana. The cost of seafood is high everywhere, so I won't knock that here. I got the crab legs and shrimp combo, and it definitely hit the spot. The boiling sauce flavor was excellent, though I could've used a bit more spice. Overall, while it's not the absolute best Cajun boil I've had, it stands out in its own way. Also tried the Honey Garlic wings, and they did not miss! May at the bar is elite as well with the service. Give her a raise. read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This place was amazing. I was in town for a conference and walked over one night to enjoy a boil. I ordered shrimp and crab (on special) with the house boiling sauce. Yall that sauce was SO GOOD! Everything was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth! I don't know when I'll return to Indy, but I'd definitely run back if in the area! read more

Pretty good seafood joint If say it needed to be juicier but the flavors were there. I got shrimp potatoes corn and Cajun fries. My other party got Mussels Crab legs corn and potatoes We tried the peach pineapple orange and strawberry mimosas. Def a God place to dine in it gives the seafood vibes for sure very dim and lively inside they had a miner day playlist mostly grown folks music not oldies but baby making lol Overall enjoyed the experience bartender seemed kind and friendly enough. I'll visit again read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Crab99 is a gem for Indy seafood lovers! Spectacular flavors, fun atmosphere, and phenomenal service. Drinks are crafted perfectly. Highly recommend! read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - 1lb of Snow Crab Lebs. 1/2lbs Crawfish. Potatoes & Corn. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Got the 99 special and it was soooo fire. the crab was delicious and I got full really fast. the atmosphere was fun and the music was good, love the vibes and our server was very attentive, thank you SHYA. The service was amazing and the food was even better for a great price! LOVE it, I will be back read more

We had such a great experience recently at Crab99. Our server was awesome. Wish I remembered her name because she made our night so smooth & enjoyable. She gave her recommendations & checked on us regularly throughout dinner. We ended up ordering the super seafood combo that includes Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels, Crawfish, Snow Crab Legs, Potatoes & Corn, all coated with a buttery sauce that was perfectly seasoned. It was more than enough for our party of 4 and more economical than getting those items individually. The restaurant also had a fun vibe. Sports were on screens throughout the restaurant and the music selection made the whole experience upbeat without being too loud. read more

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This is a bar that is open for breakfast & brunch. I kept seeing other people getting seafood from here, and I wanted to try it myself. But when I went around 1pm, they were not offering regular menu. I do like breakfast and brunch food as well, so I said no problem, I decided to dine in. I loved their shrimp and grits. It had generous amount of shrimp. It had a lot of oil and felt really heavy in stomach but they grits was so tasty. For the price I was pleased with it. Other restaurant would charge more for something like this. That being said, I was disappointed with one thing which was this "B&B service fee" of 15%. It was not written on the menu, and I was not communicated about this by a host or my server. When I asked my server if this is something she gets to keep, she said no. She told me it is just a fee for break and brunch. I was confused as to what it is exactly for. But I wasn't there to make her job difficult and wanted to leave soon so I paid that and tips for her. I am aware that it is getting more common for restaurants to charge fees and surcharges of many kinds. However, I think they should at least inform customers of it, instead of putting it on the bill as a surprise. It's only fair that way. Transparency matters. read more

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I had the best server, maybe ever who was attentive, but not annoying who help me plan my meal, which was a very amazing crab and shrimp Boil with corn and potatoes. I was in town for the Taylor Swift weekend. There were many swifties at this place. Crab 99 was decorated really cool with extra Taylor Swift items to make us feel welcome. Congratulations. You did a great job both food service and ambiance. read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Crab and shrimp boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We popped in for an unplanned night out on Halloween while our kiddos went around town begging strangers for candy. We arrived around 7pm on a Monday evening, so it wasn't very busy. My honey ordered 1.5 lbs of snow crab legs and said that he felt it had been the best bang for our buck of all of the seafood restaurants we've visited. It was a true 1.5 pounds! He also had a classic margarita because they were on special for $5. While he didn't comment on the taste of the drink, it was a pretty nice-sized glass. I ordered the Strawberry Lemonade (for which I am quite the connoiseur) and unfortunately, I wouldn't suggest it. I also ordered what was listed as a catfish sandwich on the menu and was somewhat shocked when I received a catfish po boy (complete with some sort of sweet honey mustard sauce, lettuce, tomato and pickle). I should've asked what came on the sandwich, so that's my fault. I would've removed the sauce and the tomato. I took it home with me, but ended up tossing it. I also got a side of steamed rice and the boiling sauce - spicy. I really enjoyed that. The spicy level is almost too hot to enjoy, but I really like hot stuff and the nasal-clearing effect it had! The best part of the dining experience was the service. Princess was really sweet and efficient. We will definitely be back, as now this is my fiance's favorite seafood restaurant! read more

Crab99 Bar & Restaurant - Entry and front desk - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My husband and I visited there and we are a biracial couple and the waiter was rude and didn't give us the same service as others.... wont be going back read more

Really enjoyed the shrimp and clams! Food was great service was over the top ! When I'm back in Indy I will be sure to eat here.

Upon arrival, our party wasn't able to be seated until literally each guest was accounted for. Our reservation was scheduled 3 weeks out yet we were still put on a wait after our last guest arrived. We were sat in the basement (which has really cute decor) but it smells a bit of mildew & instead of air conditioning down here there are 4 industrial sized fans. Our server was nice but she was visibly irritated when my family member disliked her drink & wanted to send it back for something different (only 1 sip was taken) we were told "alcohol is non-refundable as adults should know what they like prior to ordering" given that I've never heard that rule, I spoke up. After my explanation of finding it fun to try new things, I was told she will happily bring my cousin a new drink but she will still be charged for the one she disliked as well as the new one. This is TERRRRRIBLE regulations - I don't blame the server if this rule is enforced by management. All of our food came out in waves so in turn we did not eat together. I got the catfish dinner which was actually a 10/10 on flavor and portion size. The side of cole slaw was disgusting though & not cold but actually room temp . If you eat cole slaw you know it's typically served cold as there is dairy in it. I also ordered a "build-a-mule" with Bulleit and it was bomb 10/10. My daughter got 1/2lb snow crab, added sausage with corn. She chose "the boiling sauce" which is lemon pepper, Cajun, & one other flavor combined. Her food was tasty as well. One of my guests was the birthday girl (balloons in tow) and we notified our server when we were sat that we wanted a dessert to be brought out if they have them at the end, she said they did & would bring it. When it came time for our checks I did notice 18% gratuity added to ALL bills AFTER 10pm in addition to 18% gratuity for parties over 6, we were also charged $10 for the birthday dessert which isn't terrible but should have been told that the birthday brownie isn't complimentary. Based on service alone, I won't be returning to dine in. I will consider ordering the food via delivery service though. read more

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I wanted to love this place because I loved the boiling so much. When I ordered the king crab, I was told it was out. Then, other waitresses began talking amongst themselves that they were also out of mussels and crawfish, one of them saying, "shut it down. We are out of too much." I ended op getting lobster tails and shrimp. The tails were terribly overcooked and they were sitting in a red liquid, nothing like the buttery sauce that the boiling used to have. I really wanted to love it, but I hated it. Our waitress was really nice though. read more

Loved the food and the atmosphere! Pay Parking is right across the street making it convenient to walk. Price was good for the food as well!