Two stars. The only reason for the second star is that the breading and seasoning on the catfish was pretty ok. Reading the reviews, I can't help but if you get a wildly differently experience based on what time and day it is when you go. I went at like noon on a Tuesday. I was the only person there. Should've turned right around. After a minute or two, this guy comes out and seats me. A few minutes later, he takes my drink order. When he brought the drink out, rather than letting me order my food, he walks off and says "I'll be back in five minutes." It was way more than five minutes. Got catfish and fries. It was definitely not the worst meal I've ever had. It wasn't overly good, but I've had worse. The whole experience was just weird, and the food was meh. Will say the nautical decor tickled me. read more

Good seafood boil spot, cute decorations and good vibe. Came with the family and we all enjoyed

We were the only people there. The server was a good kid but he didn't refill our drinks unless I went and found him and asked for it. Won't lie... the food, including our $85 king crab (for two legs), was extremely overcooked and we all had some pretty serious stomach issues for a couple of days afterwards. The restaurant itself had pretty good vibes, using the typical seafaring decor (but better). It's unfortunate that it was the highest rated seafood restaurant in the area because I wish we could have spent that $200 we paid on better food... but we also understand that it's not always fresh when you're that far inland so we made the best of it. If you're going to go there, try the Boom (I think) sauce. It was delicious on its own. It kind of sucked that we could barely get any meat out of half of our crab legs though read more

IF YOU GO HERE, STICK WITH THE CRAB! My wife and I got Dungeness crab boils, calamari, and two pies: cheese cake and key lime. Crabs, potatoes and corn were very good - we'd get them again. But whatever you do, AVOID THE PIES. They were hard and tiny. The calamari was rubbery with soggy breading and average marinara. Skip it. You'd be better off buying calamari from the freezer section at Kroger. read more

I will preface this review by saying I'm from New Orleans and I am a little particular about seafood. But that's only one part of the problem I experienced here. First, the music was laden with expletives, which was not the environment I would have willingly brought my family, including my son, into. Secondly, our server didn't want to be there. Her demeanor from the time we entered displayed that. Now to the food. I thought it was just okay. Not a place I would want to return to. My son enjoyed it. He had fun using the gloves and tools to break the shells. He also thought the food tasted good. So it was a much better experience for him than for my wife or myself. read more

One word: De-freaking-licious!! Help me, God, if I were a local I'd be frequenting this place like heck. Damn. First thing first, we got there for an early dinner so the place wasn't packed, with plenty of parking space too outside. We were greeted and seated immediately in one of their booths. I enjoyed the little details they put on their sea-themed decorations, definitely made me smile. The menu was very clear and straight-forward. I wanted to order everything. I got the 1/2 pound of shrimp and crawfish in their buttery garlic sauce, while he got the 1/2 pound of shrimp and crawfish with sides of 1/2 pound of sausages with their Boom sauce (all of their seasonings mixed together: Original/Crafty Cajun, Lemon Pepper, and Buttery Garlic). Man, it was all so juicy and paired well with the sauce - my head wanted to explode from how good every bite was. I gotta say that his Boom seasoning was better-balanced compared to my buttery garlic though, they did the spices right on that Boom sauce. I also ordered the Pina Colada for drink, you can't go wrong with some Pina Colada. It was fantastic, I couldn't be happier with everything. Service was great, there was a minor error with the bill but the server quickly fixed it with no issue when informed. Will I ever go back here? A thousand times yes. read more

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My hopes weren't high. I was very pleasantly surprised! The staff was pleasant. I ordered 1/2 pound crab and 1/2 pound headless shrimp with mild garlic sauce. The shrimp were large and plentiful. The crab cracked easily making crabmeat extraction a breeze. I was worried there wouldn't be enough food; I have a big appetite. Again I was surprised. I was completely satisfied. More would have been too much. The shrimp were the star. Big, plump and delicious. The crab was good. I would order it again. When we left I was totally like, "I'd come back here in a heartbeat". read more

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Met a friend here for dinner one evening last week. We both have wanted to try this place for a while. We were the only ones there when we arrived, which made me a little nervous, but maybe it's because it was a Tuesday and everyone else is committed to their new years resolution to eat out less. Obviously, that's not working for me. People came in while we were there, so I was glad to see it. I was worried New Orleans had spoiled me for seafood boils, but really it just inspired my love for them. The shrimp and snow crab boil I got was delicious. Their seasoning was great, I went with mild, because I wanted to see what their baseline flavor is. My friend went with fire, because she likes to feel the burn. Both were delicious, but I'm happy I went with mild! There is a third spicy level, medium, for those who want some heat. For sides, we got an order of hush puppies and the shrimp salad. I enjoyed both, the salad was plenty for the two of us to share, the hush puppies are also a generous serving and could definitely serve more than 2 - unless you love them as much as I do. By the end of the meal, we were both stuffed. I'm glad I finally made it here to try it, and now have a seafood boil place that's got great quality and doesn't require a flight! Be prepared to make a mountain of napkins, because this hands on experience sure can get messy!! read more

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Crab is my favorite food. So, on the rare opportunity to go on a date, my wife and I came to Crafty Crab. I got a full pound of snow crab, garlic butter, medium heat. It was extremely tasty. And the price was not too bad, at $32. The only major downside is that there's not enough food. They could resolve this easily by including an extra couple of potatoes and corn cobs. Also, we waited forever for them to pick up our credit card, before realizing that we were supposed to pay upfront. Wish they'd communicated that to us. Nevertheless, it was a good overall experience. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. read more

Food is amazing great environment. Very chill spot ! Great servers and service! We frequently visit.

Great seafood boil place!! Will definitely be back, in our top 3 favorites! Clean, delicious food and great service!

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

This place is amazing!! I live in Chillicothe and we come an hour and half to just eat here!! The service is always great!! Not sure why this place isn't packed daily. The food comes out quick and is the best sea boil around!! And the atmosphere is great!! read more

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I go out to eat a LOT and few restaurants get it right. This place got it right - right down the line! It was my friend's 60th birthday and I wanted to make it special. I called and spoke with Tommy - the owner - who assured me he had it covered. He told me to call & ask for him by name when I entered the parking lot. Thinking I'd be late, I called Tommy back & described my friend so he wouldn't miss her. Long story short, I ended up getting there on time while my friend - thinking I'd be late - decided to run some errands. Confused yet? Tommy wasn't. Not only was he standing outside in the parking lot looking for my friend (!) when I pulled up, he had a birthday crown & a chilled bottle of champagne waiting for us at the table! My friend was absolutely thrilled! But this was only the beginning. Tori, our waiter, was EXCELLENT! He actually sat nearby & told us to simply wave whenever we needed anything! The food was outstanding! Well presented...hot, plentiful & delicious. I got the shrimp & lobster tail bake while my friend got the snow crab bake. Both meals came complete with corn & potatoes. They also came with a full compliment of bibs, plastic gloves & wet wipes. As if a large bottle of champagne wasn't enough, Tori also brought us each a complementary slice of cheesecake for dessert! Most places would have charged for the champagne - and I'd have gladly paid. But not here! It was one of the few times in recent memory where an exemplary experience - not merely the bottom line - seemed to be the controlling premise. I honestly can't name a time when I had a more enjoyable time at a restaurant. From the moment we arrived, each person we encountered made us feel valued, appreciated & truly special. Good seafood restaurants aren't cheap. But money is what you pay and value is what you get. This place is an EXCELLENT value & you owe it to yourself to give it a try. You won't be disappointed! Thanks again, Tommy & Tori, for making this experience a memorable one. You guys ROCK! read more

Both of us got the fried shrimp basket with onion rings, and one side of coleslaw. The small basket contained 10 medium sized shrimp and 6 small to medium onion rings. The side of coleslaw was about 2 - 3 ounces. The shrimp and coleslaw were almost tasteless, and the onion rings were OK at best. We will not be returning. read more

Crafty Crab - Shrimp basket and coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Springdale, Ohio

The food is amazing i love spicy but i got the level medium, i should get the mix sauce and level hot I went there on Tuesday 7 pm i have 1 server and she is fast enough for only one person serve many table.. the restaurant is clean and comfortable, the ambiance was great read more

Crafty Crab - Small mix seafood - Seafood Near Me - Springdale, Ohio

What a great meal! I have been craving Crab Legs and boy this did not disappoint. The food was excellent, the service was on point and the entire experience was worth the more than reasonable cost. I will be back with friends soon. It was definitely worth the drive from NKY. read more

Crafty Crab - Crab legs, shrimp, corn and potatoes boil. - Seafood Near Me - Springdale, Ohio

Absolutely the worst service ever!! The food was over cooked, over priced! Server never once checked on us. Had to get the check when we left... never go there again. HORRIBLE read more

Came to try out this new seafood place with my son. It was okay. The seafood tasted almost watery and anemic. There were quite a few people there considering they are fairly new. We did not have to wait. Not a place we plan on returning to. That's too bad. I like to support new businesses. read more

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I was so I happy I celebrated my birthday here. The food was so good and our server was so nice . It was wasn't so busy which made the mood just as nice. Definitely recommend this to anyone. read more

Crafty Crab - Birthday dinner - Seafood Near Me - Springdale, Ohio

I went at 8:05 pm and they closed at 9. It took someone 5 minutes to come to the front t. At that point t I was told they ran out of food and they were sorry. read more

Food was amazing!!! Service was so fast and efficient. The vibe in this place is great, has amazing lighting, which really adds to the ambiance! read more

Love the food it's messy but worth it went with my granddaughter and I have never got that much food.the place is clean and the employees are very friendly and pretty quick I got my fill of crab legs no other place gives that much crab. Thank you read more

First time and first crab place on our list to try if the amy that have appeared in the Cinci area in last 5 years. Atmosphere was fun and whimsical seafood themed and just the right level of casual, but also relaxed date night worthy. Classic crab bowl come default steamed in bag, with 5 steps of choosing ingredients, amount of, seasoning sauce, spice level and add ins. Choose the butter + Cajun sauce and served smothered all over. Never had crab this way - messy and delish, although I'm a crab purest and will next tome ask for sauce to dip on the side ! They provide bibs and gloves and boy do you need it! The crab was tasty for Cinci, just the shells a bit over steamed - so cracking was a bit soft at times. Overall worth a try to decide which crab place is your fav?!?! read more

Crafty Crab - Snow & Blue Crab Boil - Seafood Near Me - Springdale, Ohio

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This was a to go order and my first time trying the restaurant. I was very impressed and the food is Amazing! read more

Crafty Crab - B. Snow Crab and Whole Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Springdale, Ohio

Excellent service and nice overall ambience. We had a large party and they got us served efficiently. Really impressive.

Service was great, I've only had seafood a couple times but with the seasoning sauce that came with it I was very pleased with the crab . I got the snow crab 1/2 lb. It was a good lunch. I'll be back. read more

I'm giving 5 stars because the food was great. It's great seeing these types of restaurants make their way into the 'Nati. Long overdue. My husband and I went for Valentines Day and was able to share the Large Seafood Boil. It's a great value for the price. Our favorites were the crab legs and shrimp which was steamed in mild garlic butter. Our least favorites were the crawfish and clams...but they were still very good. My husband ordered a side of fries, which he said were great! Service was another thing altogether. While our server was nice, he kept forgetting to bring stuff (silverware, fries, side sauces, etc) and there was a lot of loud staff arguing. Almost felt like I was on an episode of Hell's Kitchen. If Gordon Ramsey was the one doing the yelling...I would have enjoyed the entertainment a whole lot more...lol. We are already planning our next visit with the family. Just need to keep in mind that an 18% gratuity will be added to 6 or more in a party...which is how many in my family. Also, you have to choose wisely, as all sales are final and there are no refunds even if you don't like it. read more

Went here on 2/1/20. After their competitor had a 50 minute wait for two people. PROS Nice ambiance Ample parking Decent size lobby to wait until seated Food was delicious Music selection (r&b) Right off of 275 Tables were flipped/changed quickly Price is comparable to competitors CON Since just opened, was a little unorganized Wait time for food was longer than expected Food could have come out hotter Would come back again. read more

Just celebrated my birthday and surviving open heart surgery less than two months ago, and the food was spot on, our server knew win to check on us, and went to not. Being seafood in these times, it is not a cheap place, but it is well worth the price. Excellent food. read more

So... I would give it a 3 out of 5 stars. Had the shrimp/crab boil which had good flavor with some heat added. I didn't like all the liquid at the bottom of the bag but I really have nothing to compare this to. We've made boils homemade but ours had more seasoning vs liquid. It will be interesting to get a boil down south to see how they are really put together. We also had the fried shrimp basket and that was really good, fries were below average to me. My son had the lemon pepper wings which tasted like some good homemade fried chicken. Bar is not open yet. The buckets for shells had clean trash bags in them but the buckets themselves had drippings from previous customers, YUCK. Seriously, just wash the buckets between customers. That wasn't the worst part, the paper towel rolls had finger prints at the top from the previous customers wearing those gloves and ripping of paper towels while getting juice prints on the entire roll at the top. And the floor was sticky. I could hear some chatter among the waitresses and it seemed that they were talking trash about one another which was just a bit much considering I was there with my two small children. I heard a few curse words here and there. Overall, most of the food was tasty, no alcohol was bad and dirty paper towel rolls and buckets sorta makes me hesitate to return. A few simple fixes and this will be a nice place, definitely has potential. I give them an A for effort. read more

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We went to the Crafty Crab on Saturday night 12/3/22. They weren't busy so we got right to our table. The waitress was very nice and helpful. We ordered an appetizer and drinks and figured out what we wanted for dinner. We chose a boil with shrimp and snow crab with garlic butter, mild, it comes with potatoes and corn. The dinner was delicious and not too expensive. We will definitely be back. Thank you for for a delicious meal. read more

The kids and I love going here for a Big Ol steaming bag of seafood boil! They enjoy putting on the plastic gloves and bibs to tear in to their shrimp and crab legs. It's an a fun experience and great meal. We have gone several times to 2 different locations and never had a bad experience. read more

New in Cincinnati. They are still setting up the bar area. Food was good, service was very slow even though the place wasn't busy. read more

Crafty Crab - Seafood Near Me - Springdale, Ohio

I found out about this place in 2021 and I have never gotten bad food or service. The food is delicious and they always make my food right the 1st time. If you like fried catfish or shrimp this is the place for you. The boils are great too. I love the shrimp basket with corn. The food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. I live over 30 minutes away and I dont mind the trip because I know I'm going to get great food and service. The wings are good and fries but the potato is a great option for sides. The entire staff are so friendly and nice. It's a great atmosphere and it's always clean. I have never been disappointed and I go at least once a month. My entire family loves this place. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. read more

The visions of Spongebob and the Krusty Krab popped into mind the first time my wife and I drove past this restaurant. The former space of the Outback Steakhouse was completely renovated to offer a seafaring environment. I tend to be a little too critical - but, the restaurant gives off a gilded Long John's Silver vibe. To be fair, the restaurant does cater to a crab, shrimp and crawdad boil crowd. Brown paper on the tabletops and buckets to discard the remains of the crustacean offerings. I'm not quite sure how I felt about the presentation- the meals came out in trays that had a clear plastic bag tied off at the top - I ordered the fried oysters - and my wife ordered the fried shrimp basket. The fried shrimp looked appealing and tasted good. My fried oysters weren't so appealing. Even with the breading, the oysters weren't much larger than a marble. The onion rings as an accompaniment were very good - it's sad that the side dish shined a little brighter than the entree. All in all a fair dining experience. Our next venture will see us try the shrimp boil to make a final determination. My take on our first experience is like going to a Chinese restaurant and ordering a cheeseburger. If you decide to patronize the Crazy Crab - stick with what they do best - and that would be the crab, shrimp or crawdad boil! Quite a few patrons at the early dinner rush gives you a pretty good idea they are doing something right! read more

We love seafood so we were excited to try this new place. It was just ok. We've had bad seafood boils and really good seafood boils and this place was somewhere in between. The business is fairly new and I think they are still working out kinks. We came on a Thurs evening and we didn't have a wait. The service was slow but our server was very nice. My husband and I started off with the catfish basket. The fish had no flavor ( hot sauce really helped) and the tarter sauce had a sweet and very artificial flavor that I didn't enjoy. The fries were decent. I ordered snow crab ( mild cajun) with sausage. I thought the sauce flavor was good and crab leg size was decent. The corn was over cooked and you can tell it was frozen. The sausage was sliced really thin, I would have preferred bigger pieces. My husband ordered the same thing but with all of the sauces mixed. He said it was extremely salty. Overall the experience was just ok. Glad we tried it but prob won't return. read more

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I believe this restaurant has only been open a month. We went on a Sunday evening, so it was semi busy. We had a party of 6, but only had to wait a few minutes. The food is quite pleasant (got the seafood platter) comes in a boil bag and you get a bib and gloves and all the tools to crack open and eat the seafood. We got the boom seasoning, which was fantastic. The staff was friendly, though a little flustered. They haven't acquired their liquor license and I think customers might have made the staff feel a little frazzled by it and I guess they ran out of crayons for the kiddos to color... I enjoyed our experience, wasn't blown away by it though. New establishments need time to work out the kinks. read more

My husband and I went for a late dinner after seeing a movie. I asked for the shrimp boil with medium Cajun sauce on the side. It was cooked perfectly and really yummy! My husband enjoyed the chicken tenders and sweet potato fries. We will definitely return next time we are on that side of town again! read more

Food was delicious, fried oysters best ever. restaurant very clean, cozy atmosphere. Sidney took our order, was so pleasant and welcoming. Definitely coming back. Highly recommen! read more