The best seafood boil ever Very fresh and sous very delicious Good and ready quick service 10/10 read more

Walking into Crawfish Chef, you immediately get that casual, no-frills Cajun seafood boil atmosphere--nothing overly fancy, but lively and inviting in a way that tells you the focus here is all about the food. The space is simple and functional, with wooden tables, a laid-back setup, and that unmistakable energy of people ready to dig into messy, hands-on seafood boils. It's the kind of place where gloves, napkins, and cracking shells are all part of the experience, and that authenticity adds to the charm. The star of the visit was Combo #6, a generous spread that comes loaded with 1 lb of mussels, 1 lb of snow crab, 1 lb of shrimp, along with potatoes and corn. On paper, it sounds like a seafood feast--and visually, it absolutely delivers when it hits the table, drenched in their signature house special sauce. Starting with the mussels, they soak up the sauce beautifully. Each bite is juicy and briny, with that ocean flavor amplified by the rich, garlicky, buttery kick of the house sauce. The seasoning doesn't just sit on the surface--it seeps into every shell, making each bite bold and satisfying. The snow crab is easily one of the highlights. The meat is tender, slightly sweet, and pulls cleanly from the shell. Paired with the house sauce, it hits that perfect balance between natural seafood sweetness and spicy, savory richness. It's messy, indulgent, and exactly what you want from a Cajun-style boil. The shrimp are equally impressive--plump, well-cooked, and easy to peel. They carry the sauce exceptionally well, giving you that full punch of flavor in every bite without being overpowered. The texture is spot-on, not rubbery or overdone, which can sometimes be a gamble with seafood boils. Even the sides--potatoes and corn--deserve recognition. They might seem like fillers, but here they act as flavor sponges, absorbing all that seasoned sauce and delivering surprisingly satisfying bites in between the seafood. They help round out the meal and keep it from feeling one-dimensional. What really ties everything together is that house special sauce. It's rich, garlicky, buttery, slightly spicy, and deeply flavorful--arguably the backbone of the entire experience. It's the kind of sauce that makes you want extra bread or rice just to soak up every last drop, and it's consistently praised as a standout feature of the restaurant. That said, while the flavors are undeniably strong, the biggest drawback comes down to value. Combo #6 sits at a noticeably high price point (around the mid-$90 range), and while the quality and taste are there, the portion doesn't quite feel like it fully justifies the cost. You get a good spread, but not an overwhelming one--especially if you're sharing or expecting a truly massive boil for that price. It leans more toward a "treat yourself" meal rather than something you'd regularly order without thinking twice. Some diners have also noted that prices have crept up over time while portions haven't significantly increased, reinforcing that slight mismatch between cost and quantity. Overall, Crawfish Chef delivers where it matters most--flavor. Combo #6 is rich, satisfying, and packed with well-seasoned seafood that keeps you reaching for the next bite. The house sauce alone makes it memorable. However, the higher price tag makes it feel more like an occasional indulgence rather than a go-to value meal. If you're craving a flavorful, hands-on seafood boil experience in Kent, it absolutely hits the spot--but just be prepared to pay a bit more than you might expect for the amount you get. read more

This is my go-to seafood boil spot with my sister. We normally get the Combo 1 with house special sauce, which is perfect for 2 people. They aren't shy with the garlic and I love how strong the flavor is. Sometimes the food could be a bit too salty but I personally don't mind. The service is great, there are TV's everywhere with various sports or news shows, and I enjoy the music they have in the background. Overall, delicious food and a fun ambiance. read more

Crawfish Chef - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

After trying the Roosevelt Seattle location for a Yelp Event, I thought I would try this location closer to home. Took my daughter & we tried the cheesy garlic bread (average at best) & ordered the #3 combo with the house seasoning, 2* with extra corn. It was absolutely delicious & and very consistent with the other location. The place is clean, much larger than it looks on the outside & parking is easily accessible. The staff was very helpful & attentive. Prices fluctuate due to the seafood market price. Highly recommend. read more

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Food is Amazing and service is amazing as well! Best combo to have and to top it off food is always amazing read more

Crawfish Chef - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

Perfect food and service. Really nice place. Good food and waiting for food less that a 10 minutes read more

Crawfish Chef - Combo #9 - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

service was quick and friendly, Katrina was our host and she was absolutely fantastic! food was also delicious.

Love this place! Try out the lychee soda, it's soooo good. Food is always fresh! Katrina is a rockstar:) read more

Crawfish Chef - Restaurant inside - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

Food here is soooo good! Beware of the spiciness level though. Their medium is what I consider extra spicy. Their cocktails are good too. I was impressed and would even consider them craft cocktails. The house chicken wings were so delicious. They have a little sweet and salty flavor with fish sauce. I ordered the crab legs, crawfish, and shrimp bag. Three of us shared it along with rice and garlic noodles. Yum! read more

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Very fast and smooth service! Katrina is a 10/10 very fast~paced and nice host! Would come back anytime and the food was very delicious! read more

Crawfish Chef - A great experience - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

It is still my Best Choice of all the Seafood Boil Restaurant Service was goo and wider space to accomodate customers . read more

Restaurant has many good reviews and almost 5 stars so definitely needed to compare and contrast to the spots I've tried in LA! Quick service, we were seated right away and restaurant wasn't busy! Many options on the menu but you can also customize your food boil to make it how you like! Spice level of hot was perfect but also had a runny nose the whole time! Great flavors on everything we ordered including the shell crab and wings! Overall 10/10 read more

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Surprising little restaurant tucked away in a corner near the Safeway. Great selection of seafood. Better combos than listed at similar place at Southcenter. Service was great. Can't wait to go back. Prices reasonable. read more

We've been here a few times and enjoyed it. Good food and the place is clean. It's fun to eat here. Katrina is very helpful.

Thank you to Katrina, our waitress. She was attentive and caring. Food consistently tastes great the few times I've been here. Great music selection for the ambience of this establishment. read more

Tasty food, friendly service, but questionable strategy. Led to a below average experience. They alerted me that they were out of chicken wings 25 minutes after I ordered, so I had waited for no reason. While they offered a refund or substitute of items, the transparency and wait time was poor. Since I was dining out with friends I opted for a sub but this tackled on more time while there wasn't any item replaceable in terms of both taste and price. Catfish Po'Boy - opted for some catfish and it was nice soul food. Best part is that they provide two tartar sauces, one is a mustard tartar but tastes just as good as normal tartar. I'm used to needing more tartar, but there's excess tartar for your chips here. Fries were solid. Po'Boy was tasty and the bun was soft. Fries were standard. read more

Crawfish Chef - Catfish Po Boy - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

My favorite seafood place to go to. Food is delicious. Katrina was our server and she was very nice and helpful

Food and service were good. I purchased the 5# $65 crawfish Mother Day promo to go. I inquired about purchasing extra sauce, they said it would be $6. Should have asked to see the container. I was very disappointed with what $6 got me... overpriced for just the sauce. Lesson learned. read more

Crawfish Chef - 9oz? Maybe even 6oz. Cost me $6 - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

Love their house, special one of the best crawfish house in town with amazing service too!!!

My favorite seafood boil place in the area. Been going here repeatedly for the past 7 years and the quality and friendliness is always consistent! The sizes of the seafood is so big and you can tell it's fresh! s/o to Katrina!! read more

The food is excellent and very tasty. and the cost wasnt that bad for the large group that i had with me . And the staff was very friendly and nice. and the wait time was not that long read more

The bombast seafood in the area!! I go here all the time, the sauce is so garlicky and a must if you are in the area! Shoutout to Katrina for taking care of us! read more

Had a great time! Customer service was wonderful. We were seated right away, were given water and menus and asked if we had any questions. Our waitress was Katrina and she did a great job. We will be coming back. read more

Amazing staff, great service, super well seasoned. We got the combo 6 with a side of house special sauce (medium spice) and rice. read more

Crawfish Chef - Combo #6 - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

Love this place!! The seafood is really good, and the flavor of their sauce is unbeatable from the rest of other seafood boil places I've tried! Highly Recommend for everyone to give this place a try!! read more

Crawfish Chef - Combo 6 + 8 Piece Jumbo Chicken Wings with 1 Flavor + Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

Loved this place. The broth in the boil was so tasty with just the right spice. As the sauce cooled, it became thicker and the flavors were still so amazing. Quick service and we loved everything. read more

Crawfish Chef - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

Food portion was good, flavor, and great atmosphere. Our server, Kim, was very patient and attentive, and overall it was a pleasant dinner experience. Combo 9 - Big portions, enough for about 3-4 hungry men. We swapped out Snow Crab for Dungeness Crab, with House sauce and mild spiciness. Crab Fried Rice & Garlic Butter Noodle was also very tasty. The Mango Lemonade, and Strawberry Lemonade (refillable) was good too. P.S. order spicier than Mild next time, and more Green Mussels (they're huge)! read more

Crawfish Chef - Combo 9 - swapped Snow Crab for Dungeness Crab. House Sauce with Mild spicy level. Crab Fried Rice. - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

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As always the taste is delicious and the portions are good! It was pretty easy to order online and my food was ready at the time day gave me! If you like seafood and haven't give this place a try, I recommend you do! Maybe a bit pricey but it's worth it! read more

Katrina had a good customer service. Very kind :) would recommend eating here they have good fried rice lol

Out of all the seafood boil restaurants I've been to..this place is best. The service was good. Katrina was our server she's very kind and attentive. Thanks for the great food and excellent customer service!!! read more

I go here whenever I'm in a group of people. Delicious food and I always have great service every time I go!

This place is great, the seafood is always delicious and our server Katrina was wonderful!

Thank you, Kathleen for your amazing service today. We will come see you again and the food was amazing. very chill and relaxed.

I believe it was too pricey but overall food was good the lobster boil was really good a little too salty in my experience but overall was good. If it wasn't salty most likely would've finished the entire boil did however finish the meat. Fish sandwich was also good not bad at all. read more

We continuously love this place! Never had a bad experience here. The service is always exceptional and great. Our server was great this time and one of our usuals. We used to live here and would go weekly and then unfortunately we moved across the country so we get it as often as we can when we fly in. We always get the combo 3 with the house sauce and medium spice. We also always order the Cajun fries. I love their strawberry lemonade, it's made in house and they top it with fruits- lemons, lime, strawberry and orange. It's delicious. If you haven't been, I definitely suggest running not walking when they open tomorrow. read more

Crawfish Chef - Cajun Fries - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

For someone who's never tried crawfish yet, but love seafood, I have to say I'm impressed! More so because I've heard over the years that crawfish isn't anything special but I'm so happy with my first ever experience here at Crawfish Chef!! From the presentation, to service, to flavors, let me tell you- my jaw dropped the entire time. Well mostly because my mouth was busy stuffing food but still, just amazing! Not only that but my favorite part of going to a restaurant is meeting the owners behind the fabulous dishes! I got to meet Jessica, part of a husband wife duo! She taught me not only the history of how Crawfish Chef came to be (previously known as Boiling Crawfish but still under same management) and she put on her gloves, sat down, & showed me first hand how to crack and eat the crawfish! I loved her enthusiasm, I came with two other girlfriends and one being an actual seafood chef, it was a blast! We learned all sorts of tips and tricks on how to get the crab meat beautifully in tact out of its shell, at the end I was a pro at cracking crawfish, & there's just so much to eat! Now one thing I'd like to point out is the chicken wings! You would think a seafood restaurant would have subpar chicken wings if they had any... right? WRONG! As a Korean who loves Korean Fried Chicken Wings... this was so crunchy, crispy, and just delectable! I loved it as much as the seafood! Before I forget, I want to mention that the house special sauce and the lemon garlic sauce are to die for! I slathered that all over my seafood before and after. It's sooooooo good! I've been to the Crab Pot many times.. and their sauce is meh but this lemon one? Omgsh. Stop. I need some right now. So what are you waiting for? Dig in! read more

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Adding another review because this place is always so good (: Never fails to impress me as the service is always great and quick. The food is always consistently great. Katrina is great and always takes good care of us. read more

Food was sooo bomb!! Service was great, Kenny was super attentive and friendly. Would 10/10 recommend!

One of the best crawfish places i've been to! They have unlimited strawberry lemonade which was so delicious and their seafood was so tasty. I got their two pound of shrimp and a mix of crawfish, with corn and potatoes. It was so flavorful, and I really enjoyed their Cajun flavor! The service is quick and the waiters are helpful if you need anything. The environment is friendly and they have a couple of TV's you can watch as you wait for your food! A cute little apron and gloves are given, and parking is super easy and accessible! read more

Crawfish Chef - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Washington

best seafood boil near me. if anyone comes to town & wants good seafood, this is where i take them. the strawberry lemonade jst hits different after allat garlic butta. 10/10 recommend. read more