This seafood restaurant is one of the best seafood restaurants that I have eaten at. I travel around a lot and eat at different restaurants. From the time I walked in they made me feel like I was a customer. The atmosphere was great, service spectacular and the food was amazing. I ordered the seafood boil and it was seasoned to perfection. If you are ever in the Cincinnati area it is one of the must visits. Thank you Crafty Crap for the wonderful experience. read more

Stopped In this joint while visiting Cincinatti area for dinner and some beverages. Had one of the seafood boils and it was delicious! More importantly, the service was excellent! My server, Arielle? , was knowledgeable and more importantly, had a great attitude! Same with the other two servers who were on shift. I definitely recommend this place for anyone who likes good food and great service! read more

Between the friendly staff and the incredible quality of the food, this spot has definitely become my new favorite. I'll be back as soon as I can to get them clams. read more

I visited the Crafty Crab with my husband and sister and we had a great experience! For appetizers we got the hushpuppies and cheese sticks. We got a bottle of Chardonnay for the table and it was incredibly reasonably priced. My sister got the snow crab, mussels and headless shrimp boil with two eggs with mild spice and the house flavor. I got king crab and headless shrimp with two eggs with mild spice and buttery garlic flavor. My husband (who is allergic to shellfish) got chicken fingers and fries. All of our food was hot and fantastic. Everything was flavored and cooked to perfection. We understand coming to a restaurant like this with a shellfish allergy is difficult for be restaurant and they were incredibly accommodating. The service was excellent and they took care of us. The decor was super cute and we had a fun time. We will certainly be back! read more

Crafty Crab - Snow crab, mussels and headless shrimp boil bag - Seafood Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place has a lot of nice seafood and good water. the bathroom needed improvement but this seafood was to DIE for. but this place is worth the visit. read more

Dined in on 03/22/2026 very dissatisfied and unlikely to return to the location on Montgomery Rd in Cincinnati Ohio, the food was horrible 1st we waited more than an half an hour to be seated after telling us 10 minutes which I get it things happen but to wait just to be seated were the floor was extremely wet and almost fell to top it off the food was horrible carm mushy Crab legs overcooked/rubbery, the green mussels were gritty/dirty the sauce tasted like a 3 year old got into the spice rack cold butter still on top unmelted and the side of butter tasted like pure oil absolutely Trash I paid 109 and some change and when I complained there was nothing they can do I still have 95% of the boil in the refrigerator which will go in the trash but I will never return to this place again don't waste your money The one star goes to the waitress she was nice read more

english needs improvement brought a bandaid instead of mayonnaise bathroom terrible food is very good though i will give them that. かあ刀まかまか棚田に棚田生生なあなた生なマナマナ谷田生方があなたなあなたや多やまやま生な滝棚田は read more

This is my spot! The service is okay, the ambiance has a theme so I get it however it could use a deep clean. The food is seasoned but the boil sauce could be hotter. I'll keep coming back! read more

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I was in the mood for a seafood boil, and while they can be hit or miss in Cincinnati decided to give this restaurant a try. The first thing I noticed when I walked in, was how spacious the place is, the cleanliness and great service from the person at the counter. Once seated, our order was taken quickly. We both ordered a custom seafood boil with the Boom seasoning, which is a mix of all of the options and highly recommended. I really wanted to ask if I could take a cup home so I could season my fish for later this week. (I refrained). There is a full bar, televisions, and a variety of appetizers which would make this a great low-key place to watch live sports. The amount of food for the price was comparable to other seafood boils in the area. read more

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Aside from disinterested (perhaps just overly casual) service staff, we really enjoyed our meal at Craft Crab in Kenwood. The extensive menu ensured everyone in our party - including those who don't like seafood - could find something to eat. The food came out hot and well-cooked, and everyone enjoyed their meal. The dining room was fun and relaxed, which made for a nice experience as well. read more

This is a great place, so glad I found it in Cincinnati! I have wanted to find a boil place and this did not disappoint. Actually went two evenings in a row...don't judge me! Service is okay, but everything else was great! read more

Crafty Crab - Snow Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Customer service was mid . Ppl got their food before I did, when I came alone & ordered first. Food is trash (coming from someone who's from Cali & lives in ATL) Crab was severally overcooked. The "The Boom" sauce is .... Ok! But where is the seasoning ? If this is what "good" food is, I'll never come back to Ohio. A waste of money ! read more

We have been waiting for quite some time to get to Crafty Crab because of the closure of Juicy Crab in Tri-County. Crafty Crab did not disappoint. The sauce was great, the crabs were excellent, the clams were seasoned to perfection. Quick, fast, highly attentive service and the whole layout of the restaurant was perfectly "under the sea" designed. The food didn't disappoint because it was hot, order correct, and absolutely tasty. I would love to give this restaurant a 5 star experience but the bathroom was absolutely not at the standard commensurate to the service and cleanliness of the inside of the restaurant. I would strongly recommend a dedicated staff member to periodically clean the inside of the restrooms. Lastly, the quantity of the sauce seemed to be intentionally low. You had to pay $2.99 for extra sauce. Not a big deal because the sauce is absolutely ESSENTIAL to the Crafty taste (and it's a darn good taste). Serve the meals with at least enough sauce to cover the contents inside the bag. read more

Crafty Crab - Snow Crab Legs platter with a side of broccoli, 1/2lb of sausage and rice... AFTERMATH - Seafood Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Crafty Crab is a tropical gem, and if you only take one thing away from this review, it should be "try the boiled potatoes". Don't get me wrong, I love my fried catfish and my wife loved her fried oysters, but the tasting delight that blew me away was boiled potatoes in the Cajun spice boil. You will find them as a side item but I found making some positive comment after every single bite. But you probably want to know more about Crafty Crab than about a single side item. So here it goes. The ambience and decor is exactly what I like in a seafood restaurant. Rope nets hanging from the ceiling with random seaside articles strewn about in them. Butcher paper table cloths. Dark wood tables. And of course a bucket for the seafood shrapnel. I ordered the mango daiquiri to start. It was quite good and they made it in a blender at the bar. We ordered fried catfish and fried oysters for lunch. Both were cooked perfectly. The catfish was golden brown and super soft and moist on the inside. I was surprised at first that the boiled potatoes came in a bag, but understood the reasoning as soon as I started eating them and actually mired in the genius of the bag-based delivery approach. We got a combination of tartar sauce and ketchup. The food was wonderful! We didn't try the "real" seafood but they appeared to have all of the shelled wonders of the world, from several crab types to shrimp to crawfish to scallops to oysters. Many items to satisfy the seafood purist. We will try these next time, which is hopefully soon. The service was very good and prompt. During our visit the restaurant only had 3 tables of customers so I can't say how this would translate to a big crowd, but it was great for us. The Crafty Crab is only about 2000 ft south of Kenwood Mall on Montgomery Rd, so if you are looking for a nice place that doesn't carry the Kenwood Mall premium pricing, I would put this high on your list. read more

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I was visiting my sister this past week and we were craving spicy food! We ordered a pound of whole shrimp each with a side of calamari and Cajun fries. The bag of shrimp comes with two potatoes and one corn! We got the spiciest level but still felt like it could use some more garlic and spice, BUT it definitely hit the spot! Not sure if I'd go for the calamari again since it tasted a little off but the fries were great! We ordered to go and it was super easy. We went in and ordered and it only took 15 minutes. read more

I'm happy to say I have found a new seafood restaurant that actually has a spicy seafood boil. I was really surprised that on a Saturday at 5:30 it was pretty slow and we were seated right after walking in. It was definitely picking up when we left. The food was cooked just right. I've been to several places that have a seafood boil that has steamed all day and is mushy when you get it. Not the case here. Food was out quick, but not before we had a chance to enjoy the hush puppies and a couple beers. The only knock I had on the place was the lack of beers on tap, but bottles of Heineken are good by me. read more

Crafty Crab - Seafood Platter - Seafood Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Took my coworker here for lunch. EXCELLENT meal. We both got a seafood boil and it came out in no time at all!! We had a great waitress and the restaurant energy is calming and welcoming. I will be returning. read more

Crafty Crab - Snow Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Was pretty busy and was still seated pretty quickly. Ordered calamari as an appetizer and probably thee best I have ever eaten. Only wish they offered a sweet Asian chili sauce as I prefer that with my calamari. 1 waitress, but she kicked butt and was taking care of everyone with no wait in drinks or food. Got no head shrimp and sausage in spicy buttery garlic, hubby splashed a little of his Cajun in mine and it was DELICIOUS! Storming crab was my favorite and I have been to a few this is definitely my favorite now. Husband ordered crab legs and crawfish and said it was very good as well. Don't miss out this is a good one! Ask for Deshaun for your waitress she does a great job! read more

My entire party was pleased with the food and service. Between my dad's accent and that of our server, there were some comical moments. The food is appropriately priced and portioned. The fried fish had a mealy breading that was light and crisp. The fried oysters and shrimp had more of a crisp batter. We enjoyed all. We also had a seafood boils with two combos: shrimp-crab and and mussels-clams. The boil came with potatoes and corn-that wasn't really ripe or sweet. I added an order of boiled eggs. Everything was well seasoned and not salty and I was happy nothing was overcooked. The cocktail saucy wasn't anything special but I liked that it was cold and loaded with horseradish. The extra garlic butter on the side was great for dipping. Clean restroom and clean dining area. I'll be back! read more

I love this place and it should be packed. It's one of the best kept secrets in Cincinnati. The fried mozzarella sticks are the best in town - big golden brown and delicious. I always get the fried shrimp basket because it's Cajun and the best fried shrimp I know in the city. The fries are batters dipped crispy and golden brown. Probably the best part is the food is always the same quality and they serve it fast. The gumbo is excellent at $5 a cup. See for yourself then bring your friends and coworkers and watch their reaction. read more

Crafty crab just opened not too long ago in Kenwood. My daughters and I decided to give it a try. It was so fun and so delicious. The pots were fantastic. The salad, everything we tried, including wings were all excellent. And the service was very good as well. We very much appreciated how clean the entire restaurant was. read more

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I'm skeptical of any seafood place in Cincinnati, but the Crafty Crab was a pleasant surprise. The charm of the place is how the food is prepared and delivered to the table and the messy adventure of digging in. For me, the food was 5 stars. The more I went into the mix and figured out to use the garlic-butter dripping at the bottom, the better it got. The value was good. Not necessarily cheap, but worth what you pay. 4 stars The ambiance is exactly what you would expect. 3.5 stars. Service was really good considering the same friendly girl was the only person we saw working the whole time we were there. 4 stars. I'm looking forward to going back and trying one of the other seasoning combos. read more

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This place has really changed. Totally new staff. Weird vibe. No music. Minimal A/C. Slow service. Restroom not kept up. Food was good but for the price I'd recommend going someplace else. read more

Service was good. The wings not so good the boil 4 out of 10 not impressed. Food was out in less than 7 min

I have been a long time customer of crafty crab for years and me and my family love them. I usually make only DoorDash from here but I do pick up from there sometimes. The ambiance and environment of the restaurant is very clean and relaxing. The service is pretty good. The staff is very nice and I have not gotten a rude worker since I've been coming here. I get the snow crab boil and add a few eggs in there with their Cajun seasoning and oh my god amazing. The flavor is there and it keeps you going back for more, doesn't taste fishy or old like some places. Definitely recommend especially if it's your first time trying a boil. read more

We ordered half a pound of blue crab and a half pound of headless shrimp in mild sauce. The blue crab was mostly shell and was very difficult to get any appreciable amount of meat out of the shell. Never order that again. Service was average nothing special to note. The ambiance was average We ordered carry out from here once before and we were not impressed with carry out so we said maybe dining in might be better. Doubt we will be back. read more

The crab and shrimp boils are really good and flavorful. We got a couple extra king crab legs. Those things were HUGE! The atmosphere was nice staff was super friendly. We needed lots of napkins! Probably one of the best boils we've had in the Cincinnati/northern KY area. And the mall is right down the street! read more

This place has two categories of entrees: fried and very messy (seafood boil). I chose messy, and it was fine for what it was I guess, but nothing special. I won't return. read more

We love the seafood boils here. But the service is so so as our server is wearing earbuds! And the floors are sticky to our shoes. You won't want to look very closely as it hasn't been cleaned for a while. read more

We love crafty crab! I love the decorations and color palette which makes the ambiance fun. Our service is good. read more

Crafty Crab - The boil w eggs, potatoes and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Drinks were good and service was excellent! They accommodated a big table without problem!! Fried shrimp was great!!!

The food is always consistently good and the service is amazing! When choosing your flavor, Do the BOOM, you won't regret it! The ambiance is fun and relaxing. I love the shrimp basket and the sweet potato fries! read more

Just opened! This was delicious seafood similar to The Boiling Crab on the west coast. We started off with calamari and a dozen of fresh oysters really fresh. There are combo seafood or order them by the pound. We tried the shrimp & crab, additional dungeness crab and 1/2 lb of sausage. We opted for "The Boom Sauce" in medium spice which is a combination of all sauces (cajun, lemon pepper, buttery garlic) verry tasty and oh so good. Total of 4 lbs of seafood and we tapped out, still plenty left to go. No plates here just dig in from the bag. *liquor license still in process and you're more than welcome to buy from the liquor store next door :) read more

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No Michelin stars BUT if you want a decent seafood dinner served up fresh and hot by a charming and happy server (way to go, Taylor!) then this place gets it done. We had a shrimp and snow crab boil, a gently and tastily deep fried catfish filet basket with onion rings, a half dozen raw oysters on the half shell, and an ice cold Corona. No complaints. I left well-fed. Plenty of parking outside, plenty of room inside. Sports bar ambience. I would eat here again without issue! read more

Surprising, this place is pretty good! It has a comfy atmosphere and food was was yummy. I had the scallops which were very good. My husband got bay crabs, small but yummy he said, sometimes I guess they'll get larger ones in. . A taste of home on Montgomery Rd. Since he's from DC. The restaurant really surprised us and I know we'll go back. read more

We've eaten here several times in the past year and we've always had good food and service. Not sure what was off tonight. We walked in and stood at the host stand for several minutes and the only person to acknowledge us was a lady in street clothes who said they just got busy to give them a few minutes, which we were understanding to. The restaurant was roughly 1/2 occupied. During the next 15 minutes, the male and female waiters and bar tender looked at us and walked past us several times and never said a word to us. Then the lady in street clothes went behind the bar and started making drinks. We waited a few more minutes and decided our business must not be important to them and decided to take our business elsewhere. read more

Super delivery. Orders are correct and the food is usually good and arrive hot! We love the seafood boils and fried platters. However, the fried oysters have been very inconsistent at this Kenwood location. The last order from them was unacceptable due to very overly fried and hard texture. They have menu meals also that are only available when you eat in or carry out. They are good combinations that I wish were available on the online delivery menu. Restaurant is attractive, bright enough, and good spacing for booths and tables. read more

Was there on a Sunday. Wasn't busy got fast service. Seafood was excellent. It's a little pricey. But we would go back read more

Not bad, had the seafood boil (shrimp - headless) Not a fan of seafood boils coming in bags but I understand the concept , my husband doesn't like it says it's trashy I had to explain the concept of why they double bagged it which is great in case of leakage (which there was none ) everything was cooked perfectly, only negative was that I asked for spicy and it wasn't spicy at all other than that it was very good I will definitely be back to try the other sauces and flavors it comes in. read more

Ordered online was ready very fast I would say the best crab legs I've had in a long time! Highly recommend!! Amazing food did not disappoint!!! Super friendly staff so it wasn't in there long overall felt like a great atmosphere very fun and inviting vibe looking forward to date night to go back again read more