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    Crafty Crab

    2.8 (228 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    1 pound Shrimp boil with sausage
    Aileen M.

    I can't say I am a seafood boil connoisseur but the boil here is the most flavorful I have had so far. The prices are reasonable. I got a pound of shrimp and added half a pound of sausage which came to $25 and some change. They add automatic gratuity (had a table of 4 people) which is understandable. However, I wasn't impressed with the service. We went on a Thursday night which it was pretty busy and lively. Our server kept trying to mentally take down our orders without writing it down but then he would have to ask us again what we each ordered. Needless to say, the service was pretty slow. He was nice but he also forgot to give us the basics, like everything lol, the gloves, aprons, buckets. He eventually realized he did have it when we brought it to his attention. He quickly brought them to the table. If you live in DC it's a bit of a ways out. Almost a 40 minute drive but it was worth it. The area is a bit sketch at night. It's in shopping center and the night we went there were police hanging out in the parking lot. Not sure if it's a good or bad thing lol but as for the food, it was great. I would mostly take out from there the next time but I also wouldn't mind dinning in, I would just go at a time that was less crowded.

    Jennifer W.

    We ordered tonight for NYE dinner. First, we ordered online because due to covid restrictions, you can't dine in restaurants in PG County. When we got to the restaurant, the line was long and the WAIT to PICK uP food was about 30-45 mins. So, I took off stars as there should be a better system for those who order in advance! I ordered the daily specials of the seafood boil. Specifically, the Snow Crab Special. It contained A 1/2 lb Snow crab , 1/2 lb Headless Shrimp , 1/4 lb Sausage , 2 Corn, and 2 Potato. The sauce was medium cajun garlic. The shrimp was heads off. The crab legs were easy to open and contained a lot of meat. I love how the sausage was cut up. I also tasted the boiled egg and it was delicious. It was tasty but wasn't the best seafood boil I've had in the DMV.

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    Lex W.

    My experience here is always great. Never disappoints. My favorite is the catfish, fried shrimp or a shrimp bag with buttery sauce. Strawberry Hennessy is my go to. Ms. Tracey is one of my favorite bartenders!!

    Fried shrimp platter
    Tia M.

    So I wanted to wait u til I came back for a 2nd time to do this review! One of the reasons is because of the mixed reviews that I have heard about this place. Some people said that it was good, others said it was terrible. I wanted to know for myself so... The first time we came, I ordered a Hennessy Margarita! Let's just say...you don't need to order two! LOL. Our waiter Damien was swamped with tables but he was so good. It's always good to have good waiters. I ordered a half pound crab legs and half pound shrimp with the BOOM SAUCE (Damien suggested it). IT WAS AMAZING!!!! We also had the shrimp platter and that was also good. The food was fresh! The second time we came, 2 days later, our waitress was Alisha! Quick, pleasant, and about her business! I LOVE IT! We ordered the calamari (DELICIOUS) and another half shrimp and half snow crab bag. I am a seafood lover so I appreciate good, fresh seafood. Hopefully, Crafty Crab continues in this vein with the drinks, and the fresh food. Don't ghetto the place out. PLEASE! I really like this spot!

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    Jade M.

    When other patrons have to advise your staff "they've been waiting long, take their order" that's a problem. 5/20 I've entered the establishment 9:43pm and I'm waiting over 20 minutes for a server behind the bar. Not because it's a busy Saturday night or the playoffs are on, the bartender is purposely walking past me to clean and serve other patrons. I would like to shoutout Ronald stepping up and being exceptional the snow crab special was well seasoned, margaritas were strong but the experience was tainted and it's left a bad impression I'd never dine again.

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    They are VERY rude !! Food was a 5/10 , and costumer service was as well. I hated my experience here.

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    1 year ago

    Love love love the crafty crab. I wish the crawfish were a little bigger though. Other than that I was pleased.

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    The food is always on point and delivered in an hot and easy ready to eat manner. They never disappoint.

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    Food was tasty , service was attentive! Kinda of pricey For above average food experience !

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    Reasonably, not expensive at all. 2ppl plus a cocktail. Maybe 80.00 dollars

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