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    Crafty Crab

    3.9 (64 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Snow crab, mussels and headless shrimp boil bag
    Ariana B.

    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!

    House Salad
    Asha W.

    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!

    1/2lb snow crab legs and 1/2lb black mussels seafood boil.
    Leah S.

    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.

    Snow Crab Legs

    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!

    Snow Crab Legs

    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.

    Snow Crab Legs platter with a side of broccoli, 1/2lb of sausage and rice... AFTERMATH
    Jeff P.

    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.

    I guess this is Crafty welcoming patrons.
    Nathan M.

    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.

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    Shane M.

    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.

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

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

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