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Hot N Juicy Crawfish

4.1 (2.3k reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Emily K.

I haven't had a seafood boil in years and hot n juicy absolutely delivered! I shared the get your feet wet combo with my cousin and we devoured it all. A pound of crawfish, pound of shrimp plus corn and andouille was perfect. We tried the juicy cajun sauce which the server explained to us was a classic Louisiana seasoning but made with butter instead of oil. It was thick and perfect for dipping! We went on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. Very casual ambiance, be prepared to put your bib on and get messy!

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Chelsea C.

This is exactly what we want when we say we are craving a seafood boil. The seafood came steaming hot. The seafood sauce is that classic garlicky red color with a punchy mix of cajun-style seasonings. When you ask for hot, its actually spicy, which I very much appreciate! Our appetizer of fried calamari was fresh and fried to order. The squid itself was tender, totally worth a try because its so simple yet well done. The place has a classic build with a warm ship interior with kitschy seaside elements. The staff are welcoming even if you have a wait, trust you will feel taken of because they were the most attentive and gave great recommendations! The menu itself is also the best value for good quality seafood boil. Its located in such a good neighborhood of good eats. If you're ever in Adams Morgan, give it a try. It's close to the Metro so you can wheel yourself back home.

Kevinah had a great accessory one! Great personality and quick service

Kevinah had a great accessory on! She had a great personality, great smile, and quick service!

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Amber G.

I have always loved this place and hadn't been here in about two years. I finally got to go again and it looks like the menu has changed a lot and the signature "hot n juicy" flavor has changed. The crab legs were cooked to perfection at least. It was good, but honestly not as great as it used to be. I would still eat here.

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Shan M.

This used to be my favorite SPOT! Literally before Seafood boil places started to become popular, I would go here ALL THE TIME lol! Sorry to say , as of lately , everything has gone downhill -Food: Quality is not the same anymore! Shrimp be mushy a lot Drink: I stick to a Corona! The rest is horrible. Need a new bartender!!! -Service: a big turnover with servers ! For some reason, they do not stay long ! A time or two I received awesome service and other times, I get attitudes and no service ! However, I do love their happy hour prices!:)

Clara K.

I love this place for crawfish! I wish I can take the hot and spicy sauce with me home. The service is friendly and fast. It's packed usually so wait it a must. Since the process gets messy, you can take your own disposable cooking gloves. It's worth it!

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Taj W.

I'm so thankful that the seasoning had absolutely 0 Old Bay in it. My party of 2 enjoyed the happy hour chicken wings, fried, ettoufee, shrimp basket, The Drool and catfish basket. This establishment has little overhead. Everything is plastic based. There were 2 waiters on staff. The cleanliness is questionable and we had a lot of gnats around the table

Moriah C.

Let's start with the good...We came here on a Friday afternoon. We hadn't been here in about 3 years. We were surprised There was no wait, so we were able to be seated right away. Nati was our server, and he was so kind and patient. Excellent customer service. The hot n juicy, mild sauce is still my go-to. Delicious. The black mussels were cooked perfectly. The bad and ugly....#1they DO NOT devein the shrimp (removing the intestinal tract of the shrimp). You literally have to spend time deveining the shrimp yourself. There is a huge taste difference. Trust me. #2 Snow crabs were "market price", which the day we went was $46.99/lb. FORTY-SIX NINETY-NINE a pound. For about 2 clusters? Absolutely unreal. I remember over the years having to wait houuurrrsss at this place to be able to get a table. We used to come here faithfully pre-covid. Why? Because it was the only seafood boil place. Now, there's a boil spot on every corner in the DMV. So for the preparation of the food (specifically the shrimp), the price point, and the spaciousness...I'd definitely stick to my other fav seafood boil spots.

Tania A.

Things have changed so so much at Hot N Juicy Crawfish since I first went in 2016. When I first moved to the DMV this was THE only place I went for seafood boil. I've been a few times since 2021, and each and every time the food and overall experience has been lackluster and subpar. The menu has changed so much that there are only two combination options now!!! And neither of them are enticing. This was unfortunately my last visit to Hot N Juicy. The service was bad - we got the wrong order, the cocktails are not great and most importantly the menu and quality of seafood has gone down.

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2 months ago

Best boils I've had so far, they give large portions and the sauce choices are great no matter what one you get. Great great place

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The food here is amazing!! Our waitress Kevinah was amazing and offered great service. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming!

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Moises was incredible! Made our seafood boil experience so much better - highly recommend, thank you Moises!

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The fried chicken wings might've been one of, if not the best chicken wings i've had.

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Shout out to Stephen. Great server and good energy. Food was great and the drinks were also great

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Amazing food, everything was delicious ! Special shout out to Stephen for being an amazing server!

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Excellent food, and even better service. Trent was very attentive, kind, and prompt. He made our experience wonderful!

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Vikki was the best!!!! We had a wonderful dinner and her vibes made it even better. Made us laugh and was super attentive. Didn't judge us!

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Ask the Community - Hot N Juicy Crawfish

Do you have an all you can eat option?

Hi Faihaa, Thank you for reaching out to us! We do not have an all-you-can-eat option but instead… 

What the best sauce they have?

The Hot N Juicy is the best, followed by the Cajun. They're good blends of garlic and butter and spice.

Is there an extra charge for extra sauce now? And how much it's?

Hello! Yes, there is an extra charge for our seasoning. It is $1.75 per 4 oz. Thank you,… 

Can I make reservations?

No, they don't accept reservations

Do they offer takeout?

Yes. And, they offer delivery through Doordash!!

How many people does the "get your feet wet" combo feed?

1 Person....at most, 2 people but that's stretching it imo!

Do they sell female blue crabs?

Yes, both

Do you have kids menu?

Hi Maria, We do not have a specific kids menu, but we do have chicken tenders, wings, fried… 

Any gluten free options?

The seafood boils are gluten free. There's no breading. Just seafood and seasoning

Is this place open in December?

Yes! Open year round. The only thing that might change is availability of certain foods (I.e. crawfish or blue crab that are seasonal)

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4.3(2.2k reviews)
2.0 mi•Downtown
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Area near hostess stand

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Grilled Seafood Platter

Grilled Seafood Platter

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3.9(1.6k reviews)
1.2 mi•Dupont Circle
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It has been years since I have eaten at Hank's. Too long really. But we wanted some seafood and…read moretheir Dupont location was close so - off we went. We were seated immediately and the dining room is adequate. Sufficiently decorated to make it okay. It is furnished for maximum occupancy which is fine. Think casual place, almost bar with food, not fancy at all. I do not mean for this to be a negative comment. Hank's presents itself as more of a beachside joint, not a high end seafood restaurant. Each of these sorts of restaurants has a place in the spectrum. Our waiter - Keith or Kevin - I'm so sorry but I cannot remember his name - was GREAT! Funny, good at his job, great personality and helpful. He started out with a corny, but cute, joke and he kept getting better all night. The manager too was quite good, professional and friendly. What a great staff! The food is good. I could talk about the lobster bisque (a bit on the strong side) or the flounder (a bit on the salty side). But, honestly, the food was good and I enjoyed it a lot. I did not complain about any of it nor do I think a complaint was necessary. So, as I said before, it had been years since I had last eaten at Hank's. But it won't be that long anymore. I recommend Hank's for a casual seafood meal.

A 5% service charge?? Honestly, I'm not even sure if that goes to the restaurant, the server, or…read morewho exactly benefits from it. If you need to pay your staff more, do that, or adjust your menu prices accordingly. But tacking on an extra charge that I didn't even notice until I looked at the receipt later that evening is a little tacky. I'm sure it was mentioned somewhere on the menu, and I may have missed it, but transparency goes a long way. Do better, guys.

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Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle - Seafood Fettucine

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Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle - From left to right: Strawberry-peach margarita (margarita of the day), Bellini, Purple Reign cocktail

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From left to right: Strawberry-peach margarita (margarita of the day), Bellini, Purple Reign cocktail

Cordelia Fishbar - Coal Roasted Oysters

Cordelia Fishbar

4.3(176 reviews)
3.1 mi

This is my first time being in the new Union Market area…read more I came here with another fellow Yelp Elite :) I ordered steak and frites from their dinner menu. I ordered it medium rare, but they brought it out well done. They made me a new one immediately and this time it was correctly done. I really appreciated that and love their professionalism and customer service! I also had their Coal Roasted Cajun Butter Oysters which were ok. My favorite was the Hamachi Crudo...wow amazing and delicious! I would def come back here again! Street parking is limited so plan accordingly in this popular area!

I visited Cordelia Fishbar on a whim as the restaurant we were trying to eat at closed just before…read morewe arrived. This happenstance turned out to be okay as we ended up with a lovely evening at Cordelia's. We ordered the crab cake entree, wild mushrooms, and the whole branzino, followed by the s'mores chocolate bread pudding. The best thing we ate was that bread pudding. It was outstanding! It was rich but light and so moist! The crab cake we also enjoyed. While the bronzino was cooked beautifully, it lacked seasoning and flavor to me. I wasn't a fan of the mushrooms. The ambiance here was alright but slightly too dark. We had to turn our phone lights on to read the menu. Service was good. Our waitress appeared to have quite a few tables but she was pleasant and efficient.

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Cordelia Fishbar - Part of bar

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HERILOOM CARROTS

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Quarterdeck - Oysters

Quarterdeck

3.8(1.1k reviews)
2.8 mi
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My MIL heard about Quarterdeck from her neighbor all the way in Ohio and was so excited to try it!…read moreThankfully, everyone in our family loves seafood, so we were all looking forward to it. First things first, this place is BUSY!!!! There is both indoor and outdoor seating - highly recommend making a reservation in advance. The atmosphere is very casual and we even saw large boxes of fresh seafood being delivered throughout our visit. For appetizers, my MIL ordered crab stuffed mushrooms and crab dip, my FIL had the fried haddock with chips and my fiancé ordered the crab soup. We completely goofed and assumed the soup would be cream based, even though the menu clearly said tomato... The appetizers absolutely knocked it out of the park!!! The crab dip was hands down the best I have ever had, and serving it with naan was BRILLIANT. Chips would fall apart and regular bread would be too heavy. The naan was the perfect companion For our mains, my MIL and I ordered scallops with mashed potatoes and vegetables with mac and cheese as an extra side for her. My FIL had the crab cake sandwich with coleslaw and my fiancé ordered the fish sandwich with onion rings. The scallops were cooked perfectly and I absolutely loved the sauce. Unfortunately, we collectively agreed that the sides were pretty bland... sith the onion rings being the exception. There were two dessert options: key lime pie and Oreo cheesecake. The key lime pie was frozen so it was more like ice cream! One thing worth mentioning is the noise level. There are multiple TVs showing sports and the restaurant gets LOUD. My MIL and I were sitting directly across from each other and struggled to hear one another at times. It is def more of a lively casual seafood spot than somewhere for a quaint quiet dinner. That being said we will absolutely be back! The appetizers alone are worth another visit!!!

Went here last weekend with friends. We ordered a dozen crabs and they were SO GOOD. Absolutely the…read morebest quality crabs I've had all year, but perhaps even the best in the last few years ? These crabs were fat, hot af, and heavenly. The old bay usage could be significantly increased. That's my only complaint. But the crabs themselves were so heavenly i was willing to overlook the mid level of seasonings. Staff was friendly. They let us know straight up that the crabs are steamed fresh and would take 30-40 min. Other appetizers came out quickly. It was pretty crowded for a Saturday in October and when we left at 9 pm families were still arriving. Parking was a breeze on the street. I wish the table had been a little bigger. There wasn't a lot of space for all our snacks, drinks, and the discard buckets. I CAN NOT WAIT to come back

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Quarterdeck - Patio was nice. There was a storm that evening!

Patio was nice. There was a storm that evening!

Quarterdeck - Live Maryland blue crab (because we asked to see it)

Live Maryland blue crab (because we asked to see it)

Quarterdeck - Large fresh steamed blue crab

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Hot N Juicy Crawfish - seafood - Updated October 2026

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