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    Crawdads on the Lake

    3.2 (655 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Cali-flower wings
    Carina H.

    I went to Crawdad's on the Lake on a Sunday afternoon. I definitely recommend making a reservation if you want patio seating. It's such a great spot to hang out with friends, especially on a nice day. We started with the Cali-flower wings, which were okay. They were battered and fried with the buffalo sauce on the side, but the pieces were pretty large and a bit awkward to eat. I would've preferred smaller, more bite-sized pieces. For my meal, I had the crab grilled cheese, and that was a standout. It was super filling and had way more crab than I expected (a great surprise). It wasn't overly cheesy, which I appreciated. I ended up only eating half because it was so hearty. Service was friendly and pretty quick, especially for a busy weekend. Overall, a fun, casual spot with a great patio. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

    Outdoor patio (the hostess goofed on the tables, so just keep that in mind.)
    Lisa M.

    Spectacular dining experience! I ordered the Cali Chopp salad and it was excellent--everything was incredibly fresh, and the portion was very generous. This time, ample grilled chicken, yay! I paired it with a glass of Juggernaut Cabernet that complemented the flavors of the salad perfectly. There is nothing like sitting by the water with a great meal and a glass of wine on a Friday. Highly recommend the Cali Chopp if you're looking for something fresh but filling!

    Tables near the entrance with Large TVs for game day!
    Derek W.

    I had a really good dinner at Crawdads by the Lake as Cajon food is some of my favorite. Crawdad's is in a great location on the edge of Folsom Lake and has indoor and outdoor seating. I enjoy outdoor seating the most but since it was late,l and a bit chilly outside, I elected to say inside. Their seafood pasta was fantastic and would definitely eat it again-I am sure I will go back for more. My top self margarita was OK (I am a bit picky on my margaritas as I make really good ones at home so can't be too picky). The bartenders were great and they had really good service. The bartenders area is a great place to sit if you are there during game day. Their menu has plenty of appetizers and beverages to choose from. Great place to stop in if you are in the area!

    January 30, 2026 - Surf and Turf Skewers ($26).
    Michele O.

    January 31, 2026 - Folsom, CA . We pulled into the parking lot at 4:15 on a Saturday and my first thought was, "I'm so glad we made reservations." The place was packed. The noise level inside was very loud, so I was especially happy we had reserved an outdoor table. Thankfully, it felt like a spring day in January--sitting outside was very pleasant. From our table, we could see the live band and really enjoyed the music. As other reviewers have mentioned, the service was below par. Our server was friendly and likable, but it was obvious she was overextended. There was a long wait to order a second round of drinks--long enough that they arrived after we were mostly finished with our meal. I ordered the steak and shrimp skewers with a house salad ($26), and it was a perfect meal for me. I appreciated the simplicity of just steak, shrimp, and salad. I ordered the steak medium; it came out closer to well done, but it still tasted good and I would order it again. The view overlooking the bike trail and the water was amazing. I never imagined we'd be sitting outside in January without coats, but that was the case. All in all, despite the service issues, we had a good time and really enjoyed the setting.

    Allison R.

    We were told that the wait for 2 at 11am on a very nice Saturday would be about 45 min but it was really a 4 minute wait, so I am glad we decided to wait. The frozen drinks are good and the views were great, but I would not go again for the food. The crawfish was extremely chewy and you could tell they were frozen and overcooked. Our waitress was also not attentive and it seemed like staffing was an issue because she had to service the whole patio with just one other person. While she was nice and apologetic, the lower energy tables like ourselves had to wait a long time for anything, while the fussy tables had her running back and forth. There was also a large party of maybe 12-15 guests on the patio and again, the restaurant was just not staffed to accomidate that.

    Steak sandwich and ahi nachos
    Kelly B.

    Beautiful spot for lunch on a nice day. Food is good and big portions. Steak sandwich and ahi sandwich in the photo - both yummy!

    Bloody Mary
    Harvir H.

    Went up to Folsom for a couple of days for the holidays - place was nice. Service was good, ambiance was okay, and food was solid. My party went here for lunch. We order the rotational IPAs, Bloody Marys, Chips & Queso, Crab Grilled Cheese, Fries, and Cauliflower Tacos. Food & Drinks were consistently solid. The only downside really was the food took awhile to get to us and the queso should've been hot instead of cold but seasoning was on point. Overall 3/5, solid place to watch a game and have drinks/food. Though nothing blew me away food/drinks were good and bartender/servers were friendly.

    Josiah H.

    Stipped into Crawdads on the Lake with co-workers, for the first time on a Thursday afternoon. It was pretty quiet in the parking lot and inside, maybe because it was during the work week, and or because it was raining. Once we arrived we were quickly seated at the large bar style table near the alligator statue in Christmas garb. Once all 6 of us had arrived we had our orders arrived and socialized as we patiently waited. Ordered: Strawberry lemonade Arnold Palmer Bloody Mary (Virgin) Louisiana Gumbo Jumbalaya Cajun Grilled Chicken Club Crab Grilled Cheese (x2) I mentioned earlier the time of day and the weather, because maybe they were short on staff. But our meals took like 40 minutes to arrive; definitely enough time that all of us started to notice, and were about to say something. And our waitress noticed bybthis that time as well, and came by to tell me our food would be outside shortly. Thankfully the food was good and no one had complaints with that. Overall: The food was good, amd the staff was friendly, and the food definitely took longer than expected.

    Jill S.

    I had citrus beet salad added chicken,my sister got the Cobb salad and mom got the carnitas tacos.Also shared chips and salsa (salsas garlicky FYI) Loved our dishes but my mom thought kinda awkward eating tacos,soggy

    Tracy L.

    My friends and I made a reservation to eat here for the 4th of July since we were going to the Dylan Schneider concert and we were very impressed! For cocktails, we each ordered the Mardi Gras which was passionfruit, guava, Bacardi Malibu rum, and Whaler's dark rum, and boy was this strong, but in a good way! This ended up being the only drinks me and my friends got, but I'd love to go back to try their others as they have such a good fruity cocktail menu. For food, I ordered the small Louisiana Gumbo and I was amazed at how big the portion was when it came out! It was piled high with sausage and chicken, and I loved how flavorful the gumbo was. Overall, service was great considering it was a major holiday. I'd definitely return!

    Surf and Turf Kabobs
    Ted D.

    Went at 7 pm on a Wednesday night and the place was packed - inside and outside. We were warmly greeted by the hostess who apologized there would be a 15 minute wait. We found seats in the bar and were quickly greeted by the very personable and busy bartender. Drinks came quickly and my sweetie loved her White Linen. I was texted in about 10 minutes that our table was ready. We had requested outdoor seating and were seated at a table overlooking beautiful Lake Natoma. Our extremely friendly server quickly arrived and at our request shared his favorites from the menu. We lingered a bit savoring our drinks and were checked on appropriately by our server until we were ready to order. Sweetie had the Surf and Turf Kabobs which were nicely presented and the beef was cooked exactly as she ordered. She rated it a 4. I had the recommended Gumbo which was very good. Dark brown roux with lots of andouille and blackened chicken. Served with nicely toasted and buttery bread. A solid 4. Desserts included Lemon Chiffon Cake and warm Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream. Both were solid 5. The place is great industrial decor with comfortable seating an a very clean restroom. The outside views are nothing short of spectacular. We will definitely be returning.

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    Ask the Community - Crawdads on the Lake

    Is is acceptable to come in for just drinks and appetizers?

    Yes!

    Is parking free for motorcycles? (I would suggest it should be as they take up so much less space and can accommodate 3-4 per spot).

    Parking is free for everyone. When the lot is full then they have valet parking which is not free.

    Do you have a Happy Hour?

    Do you have a happy hour?

    Your hours are incorrect EVERYWHERE! Is this going to be fixed? YOUR DOOR SAYS 11:30am which is what I was told when I arrived at 10:45am. Which one is incorrect?

    Hi Jessica. We are open to 11-10 everyday. That is posted on our website and our listings. Hope this helps

    Is there a charge for parking?

    Yes $7

    Do you need reservation for Sunday Dinner?

    We are not taking reservations

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes of course!

    When does this open and what are the hours?

    We are open! We are open 11-10 everyday! However, food service stops at 9PM.

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