Cute place. Very clean. Nice music. Unfortunately they didn't have clam chowder ready 1.5 hours after they opened and our food had cold spots. Also, for such a cute place, they brought plastic utensils in plastic wrappers, which seems cheap for a sit-down restaurant. The chowder was good. The jambalaya was good, but partly cold. read more

Happy Crab - Seafood Near Me - Auburn , Washington

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Food is fun and tasty! We had the chowder which was flavorful. Made ourselves steamer pot with ready to eat shrimp and lobster with Cajun seasoning. It's nice that you can pick your level of spice with it. Staff were attentive and helpful. The inside is comfortable and chic. Would totally come back here! read more

Happy Crab - Picture of what's left of our shrimp pot after we plowed through it! - Seafood Near Me - Auburn , Washington

Came here for my girlfriends daughters 18th bday, we had a party of 12. One of the kids doesn't eat seafood so we ordered her chicken strips. The chicken strips didn't come until everyone was pretty much done eating. Service was slow and it did not seem that busy. The boils were okay but lacked flavor. There are definitely better seafood boil spots in the area. read more

Wow, I'm actually blown away. I've been going to different crab boil places around the area for years and Happy Crab was the best by far. I ordered the "Basics" combo with the House special-Mala flavor and medium spice level. It was absolutely incredible! The Mala flavor is insanely good, it's Sichuanese Peppercorn based with the perfect amount of tongue tingliness without overpowering your mouth. I took home leftovers and can't wait to add it on everything I eat. My friend made her own combo with Dungeness crab in Cajun seasoning, the portion was incredibly generous for the price and the crab was fresh and delicious. I liked her Cajun seasoning, but it didn't compare to the Mala. The spice level on both was a perfect medium, and all the seafood tasted very fresh. Service was attentive and the place was spacious and clean. There's a parking lot making it easy to access and the prices are actually lower than anywhere else I've been. Lastly, even the to go bags are thoughtful! They're cute, reusable and even insulated. My friend and I are now debating whether we should come back weekly or monthly and weekly is winning... read more

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This a buffet eating at the shelter home is better at least they don't rob you of your money haha head chef says they don't cook food after a certain time and just let the people walk in and try to eat old stall food well charging you a arm and a leg hahaha what a Joke happy crab more like sad crap read more

Service was great but the buffet was not worth the price @$50 per person. They had more Chinese food than seafood. The crab tasted fresh that was probably all the food I can say about it read more

I stopped in for lunch on a weekday, arriving around 11:15, just after they opened at 11:00. The dining room looked great: clean, modern, and clearly well taken care of. The staff were friendly across the board, and they were quick to clear used plates throughout the meal. Even when the fountain drink machine wasn't working, the host stepped in right away to get it running, which I appreciated. For two people, the meal came to about $50 before tip. At that price point, I expected a solid buffet experience, especially given the restaurant's "seafood boil buffet" branding. Unfortunately, the food selection didn't quite match the concept. When we arrived, only about half of the buffet stations had food available, and more dishes slowly appeared as we were already eating. The sushi section was mostly variations of California rolls. The hot food leaned heavily toward standard Chinese/Asian dishes, which would have been fine if that's what the restaurant advertised -- but it wasn't what I came for. There was some seafood available: clams and the cold cocktail shrimp from the salad bar. But the actual seafood boil setup was confusing. The sauces were out, but the only items available to pair with them were corn and potatoes. A sign at the table indicated that actual seafood -- like a cluster Dungeness crab or a cluster of snow crab -- was available for an additional $15 or so. That made the "seafood boil buffet" label feel misleading, since the base price didn't include any seafood boil items at all. By the time more Chinese/Asian dishes finally came out, I was already full. My favorite dish was the jambalaya. I understand the restaurant recently switched to this new buffet format, and transitions take time. Still, the current setup doesn't align with what most people would expect from a seafood boil buffet. The service and cleanliness were strong, but the food offerings need to catch up to the concept being advertised. read more

Wifey and my youngest daughter wanted crab boil on a weekend and it just so happens this place had open tables without a waiting list. Great food, service was good, very spacious and the part my daughter loved is when they brought the food over with a robot. Overall as long as my family had a good time, than I had a good time. read more

First time visiting here since they opened. The place was clean and very inviting atmosphere. We were promptly greeted and the service was excellent. The food was excellent and I would highly recommend the jambalaya!! We had dinner for three and we didn't leave hungry. If you're looking for a new and delicious place in Auburn look no further than Happy Crab. I will definitely be back again!! read more

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Food is great! Price is right! Service is good! Restaurant is big, open, and clean. The music is not loud which is a plus to just enjoy what's in front of me The details of the to go bag makes the experience better read more

Happy Crab - To go bag - Seafood Near Me - Auburn , Washington

The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is nice but could be warmer. I had a desire for fresh, fried oysters and I read on their website that they do serve fried oysters. Unfortunately, they were just frozen, pre battered, chopped up bits of oysters off of the Sysco food service truck. I could have cheaply purchased my own bag if I wanted frozen food. But I go to a restaurant when I want someone else to cook fresh food. Not reheat frozen food. The steamed broccoli was fresh and nicely steamed but barely warm. read more

Food was OK service very slow. If you wanna wait for drinks your check your order to be taken. Make sure you have enough time in your day and not to rush your meal if you're there was seated properly, but everything else was very slow even looks like the manager owner was there just cleaning any tables and cleaning the floors, but didn't care that people were waiting very long. read more

Happy Crab at Ballard, WA We had a very good experience. The local is big and beautiful. The food we ordered was delicious -- the jambalaya was perfectly seasoned, and the biang biang pork noodles had great texture and flavor. Austin, our server, gave us friendly, warm service from the moment we walked in. Not only was he attentive, but he also took time to explain the dishes, offered suggestions, and made sure we were comfortable throughout. What really made him stand out was that he noticed little things -- refilling drinks without being asked, checking in at just the right moments, and always doing so with a smile. Gilbert, the manager, was outstanding. He personally came by to see how everything was going, making us feel very welcomed. He showed great leadership and genuine care -- ensuring our satisfaction, addressing every concern immediately, and making us feel like valued guests. All together, the combination of warm, attentive service from Austin and thoughtful oversight from Gilbert elevated what was already an excellent meal. We'll absolutely be back. read more

I ordered a takeout from the kiosk in the entry area. It was convenient, easy, and my order was ready in ten minutes. The takeout presentation was excellent. I walked home two miles away and the food was still hot! Excellent noodles and jambalaya!! Highly recommended!! read more

Not too crowded. The place is clean. Food is good and delicious. 4 of us finished the Lucky Seven order. Bottomless iced tea. read more

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This place seems like the rest of the food would be good and the inside was very clean and inviting but I went in to try the jambalaya and it was awful I was very disappointed because nowhere around auburn has jambalaya but if that's what you're looking for I wouldn't get it from here read more

We were in there prime dining time on a Friday and it was dead. Food was blah, overpriced and nothing special. Service was OK at best

Drove all the way from Tacoma to come eat at this place with my fiancé and my mother. Pretty disappointing but the weight wasn't bad because I made a reservation. However, the quality of the Dungeness crab legs weren't really that great they over salted them and I don't really eat a lot of the clams and mussels and other seafood I would've rather went to harvest buffet or feast buffet. I also want to mention that there was not a lot of choices for someone who is Asian like myself and do not want to eat seafood all the time. Also, the place is really small to fit all the tables and chairs. found myself having to go different routes to get back to my table. I also paid $125 for three people and I could've paid half of that at harvest and had a better experience. I also wanted to add the bathrooms were both very slippery and wet on the floor so be very careful. read more

Truly disappointed in this place. Our boil came out looking good, but it was hella salty with little to no flavor. Fries for the kiddos came undercooked. Our server wasn't the greatest. We all needed a water refill. She only refills the water of whwhoever asked..weird and annoying. cuz it was everytime. Grab a water picture and refill it, all of it! Will not be back anytime soon. read more

Happy Crab - Seafood Near Me - Auburn , Washington

~Casual, but elegant! ~ Wonderful, rich seafood dishes. We were a party of 7, and everyone got something different and loved! Serving proportions were a great size for sharing. Excellent service; water cups were full and were already at the table before we walked in, we did have a reservation. The staff was SO friendly and nice - very knowledgeable on the menu and just happy people. Highly recommend! read more

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What a makeover! A transition from what the restaurant used to be and it was very enjoyable! Great overall comfortable setting! The customer service was typical of an establishment who is just hitting the ground running but I would say that they came together to help each other out and were knowledgeable! The food was delicious! For two of us we were able to share a chefs preselected bundle and opted for the lemon and garlic sauce for the seafood medley! I am looking forward to going back to try another dish and to get my hands and face dirty read more

We are out-of-towners and staying in the Auburn, WA area and craving seafood. So I jumped on Yelp and found the Happy Crab! There weren't many reviews but the food looked good so we gave it a shot. I'm glad we did! This place is new....like new new. The server told us it had only been open a couple weeks and you could tell. It was super clean and had that new car smell...but for restaurants. The outside was cool with big windows and colorful signs. The inside had a wood-theme decor which I like. I ordered Dungeness with potatoes, corn and eggs, Cajun seasonings with medium heat. The crab was a plump one with nice big legs. The eggs were great with the Cajun butter and the potatoes and corn were standard potatoes and corn. But I wasn't disappointed at all. It was super good and I loved the flavor of the Cajun seasonings. My husband got the snow crab, shrimp, mussels, potatoes and corn, Cajun seasoning with hot spice level. He said the spice was wasn't as hot as he had at other places but he still enjoyed it. He is a shrimp fan but said his shrimp were a little tough to open and tough in texture. This was the only issue with tonight's meal. Otherwise it was good and I would go back if I'm ever in the area again. Our server was super nice and friendly and prompt. Also, it's worth noting that the wet wipe that you get after the meal was legit. Lol. It's funny to mention a wet wipe but it was big, thick and not like those other flimsy, thin wipes. It's those little attention to details that make a well rounded experience. I wish the lighting was a little better (a little dark) but I recommend this new joint! read more

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We have been to the new Happy Crab in Auburn twice and enjoyed it both times. The service is excellent. The food is flavorful. The price is reasonable. Win-win-win!!! read more

Amazing! The green mussels were everything. Service was quick. I cant wait to go back. Auburn is lacking in restaurants and now I finally have a favorite! read more

This is our first time here and we really freaking enjoyed it. The food was super great and delicous. Moreover, they provided the ever friendliest service. With the spacious room but also cozy, this place is such a nice place for seafood lovers to come read more

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In my opinion, the food was so good, especially the crawfish with cajun sauce The service was excellent, and the staff always took care of us when we had any concern The ambiance was nice. I love the cozy vibe so much read more

Happy Crab - Crawfish, corn, clam, and ,sausage - Seafood Near Me - Auburn , Washington

Used to be great at the first few weeks of opening now is like whatever there r better places I go to elsewhere now When I used to come every week No I know that they need to put more in to the food because the restaurant is beautiful and clean but the food is ok now read more

We saw that this place opened up and decided to give it a try. When we walked it, my mom was amazed how the place looked. We ordered the U Combo It because we only wanted snow crab and shrimp. We had the house flavor (Mala) and it was very flavorful. They have so many different options to try. Our server was very attentive to us and answered all the questions we asked. Will definitely come back and try different options. read more

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Single person meal 1/2 lbs of shrimp, 1/2 lbs of sausage, & 1/2 lbs of mussels with a corn and potato is nice. Order hot and didn't think it was hot. Great deal for 26.99 read more

A must try! A hidden gem in Auburn. Service was top notch, and you get so much food for the price you pay. The restaurant looked so inviting and loved the lighting and decorations. You have to try it !! You won't be disappointed read more

Happy Crab - Combo D - Seafood Near Me - Auburn , Washington

Decor is very cute but the food was not. Bland in flavor and no spice at all. My sister got the hottest spice with the house mala flavor and I got Cajun flavor in hot. No flavor came out of either, not hint of anything. The Cajun salt I dipped my food in was spicier than my bag of boil, which we had to ask for. The size of crawfish was good. I love that they have peeled and deveined shrimp on the menu. read more

Saw this restaurant on social media, was in town visting family so had to try. Service was great, restaurant was clean with lots open space, the basic sauce is fantastic. The menu takes a bit to decipher but is well worth it. read more

I went to happy crab . They towed my car around xmas and I had to pay 600 dollars . What a horrible experience

It was really nice and clean! The fall in love signature combo with garlic butter flavor was really good especially with scallops added on. I think the service was good with our waitress making sure to check up often to make sure things were going well. read more

Happy Crab - The fall in love signature combo with garlic butter flavor. - Seafood Near Me - Auburn , Washington

It's very pretty inside. Our waitress was nice but never once checked on us or any other table in the restaurant I could see her just sitting in the kitchen through the window. Never refilled our drinks I had to flag her down to add an additional dish. The food was really good the hand pulled noodles are delicious in the seafood boil. And the boil was good lacked a bit of flavor but overall good experience. read more

I came in today and got sat 12:50 to get some lunch with my girlfriend. After about 10 minutes of waiting I waled up to the "server", I asked her if I could order food. She told me to wait because she's busy. Mind you there was only 2 more table. I left at 1:12 after getting no service at all. read more

We were there on a Friday night and there was not one empty table so we were expecting a wait and it was a lengthy wait but the server and owner came over a couple times to apologize and update us. The owner was running around the whole time helping the wait staff and we all had charged phones so we passed the time easily. The food; INCREDIBLE. We did "the basics" with Cajun sauce and it was so so good. I'm a wuss with spice and it was perfectly spice. Sausage melted in your mouth. Portions were great and prices were very reasonable. Ambiance; it was a packed house so it was loud in there but people were friendly and the staff were working so hard, it couldn't have been much fun as they were slammed but they were doing the best they could. We will be back. read more

I really wanted to like this place but it's like a foreign concept lost in translation... service was sub-par (robot just slows down the process; flashy technology for technology's sake), food was sort of Asian-Cajun fusion but missed out on flavor. We ordered soup, fried fish basket and fried rice - nobody asked if we needed anything else, refills on drinks or if our food tasted ok. Even the manager just strolled by us while fawning over the table that ordered expensive platters. We were invisible. There's better food, service and ambiance elsewhere. It's a one-time visit for us. read more

Food and variety was excellent! Services by staff was ver attentive and professional. Great atmosphere. Clean facilities (bathrooms). read more

Happy Crab - Seafood Near Me - Auburn , Washington

Every time I cheat on Krab Kings in Tacoma I end up with bad food. This place has bad food. Sauce is super thin and tasteless. I most definitely will not be back and I had such high hopes. read more