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    Crafty Crab Waldorf

    3.2 (184 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Snow Crab Special w BOOM sauce
    Dee A.

    Love this place- ambiance is great. Great for large crowds as I often see big parties when I visit. The latest visit was awesome due to our waitress Dee. She was pleasant and was patient with us. My partner had a problem with his drink and she took care of it- no question asked. I appreciate her and the manager on staff. I only rated it a 4 star versus 5 due to the time it took to get served, this visit as well as other visits. We came on a Saturday afternoon and they seem to be a bit short staffed. Everything else was perfect. I will definitely be returning.

    Snow crab special
    Deontrae P.

    Hostess didn't acknowledge me waiting to get on the list for a table. Music is way too loud. Server couldn't hear me and I could barely hear the person across the table from me. Slow service. Employee just walked past singing "hair, face, a**, t*tties". Won't be back anytime soon.

    Tonia B.

    Great food. Services was good. The waitresses do get distracted a lot with talking to their coworkers on a side bar so that's kinda annoying cause you can't get their Attn. the environment is very nice. Love the large tv, open space, large bar and decor. Didn't like that I couldn't use my gift card because this location is on an old system and can't process them. That was wack.

    Alma B.

    I decided I didn't want sausage in my seafood boul and chose Snow Crabs and Shrimps [corn on the cob and potatoes were included]. Smiley, our server was very helpful with her suggestions based on what I wanted.

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    The food was great. Service was awesome. The ambience was a great vibe. My seafood was amazing.

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    Best location!! They have ramen to add to your bag and service is always on point!!!!!

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    Everything was overcooked and service was slow. Not sure I would recommend this place to friends and/or family.

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    It's just alright the crawfish were good, the drinks are just okay gave me a headache fr. It's cool if you like a lil hood vibe

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    On god best onion rings I ever had in my life lol could be the drink talking but man this shit fire lmao

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    Always delicious and usually fast service. Its clean and the drinks are yummy. We will be back. It's reasonably priced.

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    Had company from out of town and they wanted crabs. The food was nasty and the staff were rude.

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