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    Crafty Crab

    3.5 (274 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CRAFTY CRAB ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups

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    Art D.

    Overall, not bad good music (hip/hop) service was slow visited on a Saturday night around 8 and we did have a large party; Once the food started it was not bad, but it did take a while to get things even a drink when we were right next to the bar and there were not many people in the restaurant. With all that it was not bad and would visit again.

    Fries - we started eating but trust there were plenty more lol
    JaQuille C.

    Fresh seafood for a good price! Stopped by for my moms birthday during the weekday (early dinner). Parking was easy as it's in a larger strip center. The restaurant wasn't too busy. We were seated immediately. Our waiter was kind and helpful with making recommendations. They have a ton on TVs do if you want to watch shows or sports you have plenty of options. The appetizers were delicious and probably my favorite, more details below. Now what you really want to know! Calamari - 5/5 some of best fried calamari I've ever had. Served with marinara and ranch. Seasoned fries - 5/5 served with ranch and ketchup King Crab - 5/5 with potatoes (2) and corn (1) Whole shrimp - 3/5 with potatoes (2) and corn (1) - I should have went up in a spice level, it was seasoned but it still was lacking some flavor. Catfish basket with sweet potato fries - 5/5

    B A. Snow Crab & Headless Shrimp

    Good food and service. Greeted and seated promptly. Several options to choose from. Lots of parking available. I'll be back.

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    Kristen R.

    It was my first time herebut they did not disappoint . Hot and seasoned soooooo good. The music set the vibe for me. Food came out quick and server was very attentive. I also had a strawberry lemon drop from the bar to top it all off. I'll be back again.

    Zahkyia H.

    I was craving a crab boil while visiting Houston and I really enjoyed the Craft Crab. We went the day after thanksgiving it was pretty rainy, so the place was very chill- but I heard that was unusual and there's usually a line out of the door. I shared the Dungeness Special, with mild boom sauce and it was a perfect portion for . The eggs were slightly over cooked, but the potatoes and corn were soft/tender and they held the boil juices well. The crab was fresh, and huge and the boom sauce was the best I've ever had. Definitely go during happy hour and add a sweet cocktail to all the spice you'll have. Can't wait to visit again

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    Misha M.

    We prefer to do our own boils because you can control the spice and seasoning level but if you are going to get a bag, this is the place. I came here on a whim being indecisive for my birthday which was on a Thursday around 7 and it was a great choice. E was our waiter and did a great job. We had a party of 7 and all got boils. My 1lb of snow crab and whole shrimp were Medium in heat with boom spice and were perfect. So perfect we ordered another 1/2 pound. The long island was good and one was enough. Ya girl wasn't trying to be wasted. The music set the entire scene and we jammed all night. There was a small discrepancy with our order that wasn't cleared up. There was no manager available so we couldn't handle it. All in all the food was good and despite the small thing we would come back. UPDATE: we called and spoke to Courtney, a manager, and she told us we could come back and she would settle our balance. It was a difference of $2 and we were not going to come back the next day for $2. Had it been handled that day, this would've been a 5-star review.

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    Staff and food were great! They give you a lot of food for the price. Seasoning was great

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    Today I ate at Crafty crab and the food was delicious, the crawfish were fresh and so juicy, I had an overall great experience!!!

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    Service was great! The food was delicious and you definitely get a generous amount of food.

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    Food was great, drinks were on point and our waiter Nelson was extremely attentive. I would definitely return.

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    Ask the Community - Crafty Crab

    My 12 yr old son is new to crawfish can he order non spicy?

    Yes, there's a mild flavor that would be suitable for kids.

    Do you all put eggs in the boil?

    No,but all come with potatoes and corns you can add the boil egg to your order

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    7 Seas Oyster Bar - Chinatown - Full bar with awesome allocated selections.

    7 Seas Oyster Bar - Chinatown

    4.8(70 reviews)
    2.8 mi•Chinatown, Sharpstown

    Love love love! Never disappoint when i come here. Fresh ingredients, amazing food with great…read moreservice! Lobster bisque, crab fingers are my favorite, best lobster sashimi, highly recommend!

    Awesome spot for fresh, tasty seafood! I almost panicked when I walked in because it was completely…read moreempty, which is usually not a great sign, but it must've just been a slow day because the food was awesome. Michael, the owner, greeted us and took care of us! We started with the Jumbo Crab Fingers which were really good - I'm honestly not huge on seafood, so I enjoyed these a lot more than I thought I would. Ironically, I'm not big on oysters either, so I ordered the Jumbo Golden Fried Shrimp which hit the spot real good. Large shrimp, well fried, flavored, and the tartar sauce was addicting. The fries that came with it were perfectly seasoned, carrying a bit more of a cajun flavor rather than just regularly salted. My parents definitely enjoy oysters, so they ordered the Charbroiled Oysters and really enjoyed it, as well as the Uni Oyster with Quail Egg. They also got the Cowboy Lobster Shrimp Roll that was gone before I even took a second look their way. We finished the meal with a yummy, dense basque cheesecake! Every customer that came in during our time there was personally greeted by Michael, and it seemed like they were all repeat customers. It was really cool to see that kind of connection, and it really showed how much Michael cares about his customers, and how much we like his food! Indoor seating is a bit limited - all bar stool seating. I rarely comment on the music that a restaurant plays, but I quite liked it! Made me feel like I was on the bay enjoying some fresh seafood at sunset. Heard they'll be opening up their newest location at POST soon!

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    7 Seas Oyster Bar - Chinatown - 7 Seas seafood tower.   crab fingers and pei oysters

    7 Seas seafood tower. crab fingers and pei oysters

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    Drunken Lobster - Snail

    Drunken Lobster

    3.9(244 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Chinatown, Alief
    •$$

    I visited this restaurant since someone in my group wanted crab noodle soup. The funny thing is he…read moredidn't even end up ordering that dish though as he got temped by another entree. Their menu consists of apps (mostly fried), soups and salads, lobster dishes, steaks, vietnamese seafood dishes, shellfish entrees (clams, scallops, etc), an oyster section, stir fry dishes, rice creations, and fried seafood dishes. They serve beer and wine but have some Asian wine-based cocktails. This is truly a fusion restaurant since they have Vietnamese, American, Chinese, Thai, and Peruvian influences on their menu. They have boiled seafood, of course, including crawfish during the season. On every table is also a $12.95 lunch menu with soups, sandwiches and seafood dishes. This may be one of the better deals out there. We tried a few dishes: drunken lobster, surf and turf, crab fried rice, drunken tofu, and shrimp with salted egg. Two additional people in our group came a little later and actually ordered the lunch special (pork chop plate) and chicken wings. Their napkins are a little strange as they're tri-fold style like you would normally see in a restroom. The dishes were pretty good, but I ended up eating mostly noodles since their garlic noodles are pretty addicting. The sirloin that came on the steak dish was supposedly a little tough but that is typical of a basic sirloin steak. I didn't actually get to sample it since other people grabbed it before I could. They only had L and XL size lobster the day we came...so they said their prices were around $90 and $108...I think we selected the $90 size. The drunken lobster dish can be shared between 2 people as it's a big platter but just 1 cut up lobster. The garlic noodles beneath the lobster pieces on the drunken lobster are way better than the noodles beneath the shrimp and steak on the surf and turf since they are stir-fried with lots of onions, jalapeños and what seemed to be small ground pork/beef chunks.

    First time here for the lunch specials and Friday night dinner with the live band…read more The lunch specials were absolutely fantastic deals--great value and very enjoyable. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about dinner. We really enjoyed the beautiful voices and live music, but the volume was simply too loud for the size of the space, making it difficult to have a conversation. The dinner prices were on the higher side, but not unreasonable. However, the portions were relatively small and, in my opinion, didn't quite justify the price. As an example, $18 for 3 shrimps that were not even fresh.. Overall, we enjoyed the atmosphere and entertainment. With a little adjustment to the music volume and more generous dinner portions and food quality, this could be an even better dining experience. Most importantly, I'd focusing more on the objective of creating customers and keep them...

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    Drunken Lobster - Ambiance

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    Gao's Crab

    Gao's Crab

    3.9(316 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Chinatown, Sharpstown
    •$$$
    Kitchen open late
    Takes reservations

    I have been dying for a seafood boil but definitely did not want to make it so I stopped here! Of…read morecourse who wants to COOK on the weekend! THE ALL YOU CAN EAT Menu! I chose the all you can eat for $45 each person which includes most of the seafood you would include in a seafood boil except for the crab legs. Just know it also includes an appetizer and drinks (tea, soda). Now depending on your child's age it may be an additional charge as they do not have a kids menu. SEAFOOD BOIL SEASONINGS You can choose your type of spicy flavor and level I chose the house sauce and medium and it was just perfect! Not too spicy or too mild just enough for you to enjoy. Also, note that the house special sauce is very saucy and covered all over so if you do not like saucy crawfish try the Nola flavor. Tip: you can also add rice or noodles in your boil and it is delish!! SERVICE: The service was great and the waitress made sure we had everything we needed! The ambiance is chill and not too loud so you can enjoy your food and have a conversation without the music being too loud. ONE MORE THING: I got the hush puppies and they were tasty and the edamame were delish with a spicy sauce. I will definitely be back for more boils in the future!

    So delicious!! We also ordered their Sweet potato fries and loved them, very crispy and fresh!…read more The fried calamari was okay, we probably won't order it again though. The seafood was GOOD!!!!!! Everything was flavorful and so well cooked. I recommend it to my family and we will be going there again!!!

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    Hong Kong Seafood City - Traditional Chinese medicines in ready to consume format.

    Hong Kong Seafood City

    4.0(4 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Chinatown, Sharpstown
    •$$$

    I couldn't brag enough about Hong Kong Seafood City香港海味城because they have everything from daily…read morenecessities to gifting ideas. I frequent here for bargains like seasonal items like moon cakes月餅, New Year cakes年糕and other casual pastries displayed at the entrance. Most of my trinkets for my annual Lunar New Year UYE's are found here: White Rabbit Milk Candies大白兔奶糖, Morinaga Milk Caramel 森永牛奶糖, Chinese New Year's shortcake candies 徐福記酥心糖 and Point 100 Gummi Candies. This is my go-to place for my medicinal soups and ready-made traditional Chinese medicines (TCM 中藥) - all made by reputable companies. They have high end stuff I couldn't touch: birds' nest 燕窩, ginseng 人蔘, ganoderma 靈芝and exotic herbal medicines. Whenever I need anything for my house, I come to Hong Kong Seafood City because all merchandise is imported directly from the sources. I am never disappointed with the friendly staff's recommendation. They helped me decide for each occasion. The prices are always competitive and products are always fresh. Don't be misled by the category, this "seafood market" sells dried, frozen or canned seafood. Don't expect fish tank here.

    So I'm giving it 3 stars bc there's so much herbal stuff it's insane---However there are no seafood…read more(as stated in the name). The owner is friendly. I was just there to browse. I couldn't understand half the stuff bc they're not all labeled in English. It's a cool place to check out but nothing really I could buy except the tiger balm, moon cake sets, powder coffee/ matcha.....dried herbal stuff.

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    Hong Kong Seafood City - Aisles of dried goodies from China.

    Aisles of dried goodies from China.

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    Cutting Board - Sea-Urchin (Uni) pasta

    Cutting Board

    3.8(54 reviews)
    2.7 mi•Chinatown, Sharpstown
    •$$

    Not sure what happened. The quality of the food and has really gone down since my last visit. We…read moredropped in for a late lunch, party of 2. We ordered: Hong Kong milk tea - good, no complaint Chicken wings - arrived after our entrees. It looks delicious but was bland, really lacking flavor and undercooked. Uni pasta - I loved it the last time I had it. This time, not so much. The noodles were still al dente but the sauce was too thick and sea urchin was overcooked. I didn't really get to enjoy this dish! Sizzling Steak - we asked for the sauce on the side. But the dish was not sizzling and the plate wasn't even hot. The steak was tender, noodles al dente, but the sauce lacked flavor as well. I couldn't really tell what sauce I was dipping into. Service is fine, considering there was only one waitress and only two other small parties while we dined. Unfortunately, I think this would be my last trip here, considering that the one dish I crave from here, sea urchin pasta, no longer tastes right. So sad.

    (+) Interior decor and vibe was new and modern (+)…read moreKid-friendly plates and utensils were brought out without asking (+) Creamy rice was good (-) Lobster roll was disappointing with its small size, its taste, especially for that price While I was intrigued at the idea of this fusion-like cafe, which reminded me of Cafe la Tea back in the day, everything was OK. The food wasn't bad, but also nothing amazing either. While prices throughout their menu varied, it just doesn't feel like there was anything that stood out or provide value. It is definitely an alternative to the wide array of more traditional Asian cuisine in the area.

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    Cutting Board - 10.Grilled Calamari Salad

    10.Grilled Calamari Salad

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    Quan Ba Ky - Garlic noodle with shrimp. 2nd most popular dish

    Quan Ba Ky

    4.4(135 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Alief

    This spot is low key with a nice, clean interior and friendly service. I visited here to check out…read moresome noodles and crawfish. When I arrived there was nobody dining in the restaurant, that was a bit worrying, but I figured it was a bit early for the dinner crowd and late for the lunch crowd. Food & Drink - 4.5* First up was the noodles, I enjoyed them, but I wouldn't say the hype I'd heard about from some others was there. They had nice flavor, but there just wasn't anything "special." 3.5* Then it was on to the crawfish, and my oh my. Superb, the flavor is delicious and unique. This more than made up for the noodles dish. The potato and corn was good too. Service - 5* Solid. When I first arrived the owner was quietly reading a newspaper and eating his own lunch. He paused to greet me and advised that I could sit anywhere. He provided water and adequate time to determine what I wanted to order. The food came out quickly and he checked in a few times to make sure everything was ok. As time went by, the crowd of folks showing up increased quite a bit and he still managed to check in on tables consistently. Pricing - 4* This is where it was odd. Always subjective but I found the noodles to be overpriced for not only the size but what I felt was a pretty simple dish. The crawfish on the other hand was priced very competitively and made up for the overpriced noodles. I provided pics of the menu for someone to make their own assessment but in general I thought many of the dishes were pricier than they probably should be. I know inflation is certainly killing many businesses and consumers but even these felt a bit off. Overall - 4.5* This is definitely going to be one of my go tos for crawfish when in the area. The flavor is fantastic, the pricing is good, the size of them were solid. There are a couple of other dishes I may try on the next visit. The restaurant is clean, the owner is very nice, and it's a nice low key space to just enjoy a good meal with friends or family.

    One of the best Vietnamese places I've ever been hands down. I still think about it a year later…read more They had a very big variety of food on the menu, so you could have your fill of Vietnamese dishes. I believe the crawfish is seasonal, so go during crawfish season because this pho was delicious. The crawfish were so tender and the pho was so flavorful. The beef dish was also so good to eat and balanced. The fried beef balanced so well with the fresh salad and rice. I will say that when we went the parking lot was a little deserted at night. I would definitely lock your doors and take all your valuables. But that's all or Houston, so just stay safe!

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    Quan Ba Ky - Interior Mural

    Interior Mural

    Quan Ba Ky - The number B1

    The number B1

    Quan Ba Ky - B1. Also known as Tik Tok Soup

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    Crafty Crab - seafood - Updated October 2026

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