A friend recommended this place to me and I was very eager to tried it for awhile now. I finally came last night with my daughter and was excited to eat some seafood. The inside the restaurant was very cute and lively. The staff was great, they all greeted you couple of times. Got sat down and was ready!!!! I order some soup and appetizers. We got seafood Gumbo and calamari and fries. The soup was very nicely marinated and not watery, perfect!! Fried calamari was good too. So there were too many options with the seafood and I was a bit confused when reading the menu, luckily Kristina told me about some special they have off menu. I told her I want some snowcrab, Argentina shrimps and some crawfishs she got me like a special for $47 with all the above plus corns, egg, sausages and potatoes. I got the everything sauce and med spice. Let me tell you, it was so freaking bomb. The sauce hit the spot. Savory and spicy. The crablegs and shrimps was sooooooo good. We also got fried oreos for dessert. This place is a hidden gem! Must come and try it here. I think it is way better than Krabz king on national. read more

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The food was good over all. But the wait was tooooo long. Took a little over an hour.

The food was tasty and cooked perfectly. I did a DoorDash order and the only thing I didn't like was they didn't give you anything with the to go order. No napkins or utensils. No lemon but the food was very tasty and would definitely order again when I come back. read more

Krackin Cajun Seafood House - Seafood Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Waited for 40 minutes for my to go order (seafood boil with all sides) then they brought my order out finally and it was the wrong order, so I had to wait another 10 minutes, I got the boil in bag, sauce was dark so I just see some shrimp and corn and call it good. I get home and realized I paid $35 and they still forget the sausage , so I all I got was potato's shrimp and corn , did not even fill me up , although the taste was great , they seem very forgetful and a bit slow, very disappointed to be missing the sausage as it's one of my favorite parts, I travel a lot here for work so I think Krab kings will be my next option not sure if this place is worth it read more

We were really pleased with this place. It was a Monday evening, so the special was 1 lb of Argentina shrimp, with 1 corn and two potatoes. $20. We used that and added to it and got a "you pick" boil, selected Alaskan snow crab, and add ons of corn, eggs, and sausage. Grilled bread for dipping. It was plenty of food for the 3 of us and it was delicious- probably the best we've had. Their house seasoning was perfect we thought, and not too spicy but they can spice it up if you'd like. Also tried the fried calamari and okra basket, it too was really good fresh, hadn't been frozen, hand breaded, but the boil really stole the show. Plenty of everything left over to take home. The service was prompt, friendly, and drinks were on the mark for timing. Jennifer was our server, fast and attentive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place! read more

Krackin Cajun Seafood House - Crab and shrimp boil, calamari, okra - Seafood Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Hey I'm a teen my birthday was yesterday and just turned 13 when we walked in the door the guy was talking about. My appearance and continued to be rude I said to stop and he did so service was bad. His ambiance is cold hurtful and the place is a okay and had yummy Smell So ambiance is mid. THE FOOD WAS GREAT though . The waiter changed his ways after I stood up for myself read more

When we parked, we considered not even going in. The exterior was not what we expected but we decided to give it a try anyway. The food was absolutely phenomenal. We have ate and cooked a lot of Cajan food and this place was top notch for freshness and flavor. The gumbo had a dark roux and tons of fresh vegetables and meat. The po'boys were outstanding, loaded with meat, and the French bread was super good. My husband loves crawfish etoufee and it was some of the best he's had, even in Louisiana. The service was also wonderful. Don't sleep on this place. It is for sure a hidden gem, packed into a tiny location but totally worth it!! read more

Have tried to order them while they're open 3 days in a row. They have canceled it every time. Tried to order Etoufee and Gumbo every time. Maybe they want bigger orders. Not sure, but pretty suspect. Tired of trying to give them my money. Avoid the hassle. Don't give them your money. read more

These types of places have started popping up in our town lately. Places like Sam's southern eatery, Krab Kings, and Storming Crab... Most of their items seem to come from the gulf, and prices vary on what they have available and season. Servers are friendly and very knowledgeable about the food they offer. The place kinda has a bar feel with tables covered in paper so you don't make a mess. What I did think was a nice touch was the sinks located on the back wall so you didn't have to visit the restrooms... We just got basic baskets; I got catfish and the wife shrimp. I was warned that catfish was strong "which is fine" it's real catfish, and the wife's fried shrimp was pretty good. Just nothing amazing. I wasn't a huge fan of their breading or signature sauce. I might try them again and maybe do a pot but as for baskets I think Storming Crab is the best in town. read more

Just had lunch at the Kraken Cajun seafood house. It was most excellent highly recommend we had Kraken feast. read more

Krackin Cajun Seafood House - Seafood Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I visited here with a friend and we had a great time! The food was hot, fresh and delicious. The portions were huge. The service seemed friendly enough but I kind of felt a little rushed by our waitress and closing time wasn't until another hour or so but other then that all was fine. The ambiance was nice. I liked how clean the restaurant was and the drawings on the walls were cute. read more

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We stopped in here after seeing a movie. I ordered the gator fried rice and my husband ordered the étouffée. The étouffée was okay. It was in need of salt and hot sauce. Once we added those to the étouffée it was better. My gator fried rice was tasty but I will be honest I'm sure if it was gator or just little chicken bites. They taste basically the same. We had a little trouble with our order that resulted in a delay in my fried rice and confusion but the staff sorted it out. Overall, I would like to come back and try other items in the future. read more

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Overall, a disappointing meal. Ambiance: After being seated, it felt as if the air conditioning was on yet it was cold outside. When we asked our server, it was explained that they keep it cool for the kitchen crew. Ultimately, they were able to turn off the air so it wasn't *quite* so cold. Menu: The menus were old and worn making it very difficult to read. Additionally, the chalkboard walls had menu items as well--we had to leave the table to read the walls. While reading the walls, we noticed a message that menu prices have been raised. We laughed at the chalk drawing of the blue crab with a note that said, "We don't serve these here." Food: The hush puppies were gummy in the middle; the Gator Fried Rice was extremely spicy with small gator bites that seemed to be cooked separately; in the Krackin basket (which came out 10 minutes after other entrees) we were unable to distinguish between the small pieces of crawfish and gator--the shrimp were fine, not great. Service: Our server was very eager to do a good job. Our drinks were refilled when they were within an inch from the top, our check was dropped off immediately after receiving our food and the meal we ordered to-go for a friend was delivered before we were ready to leave. While we were told "no rush" our server swept intensely all around us as if they were preparing to close, yet it was only 7pm when we left the restaurant and the noted closing time was 8:30. Value: We felt the quality of the food and overall experience was not up to par for their prices. Our meal for four people was $76 before tip! Honestly, the quality of the food is better at Captain D's or Popeyes. Unfortunately, I did not take any photos--I suppose I didn't intend to leave a review but felt it was important to share our experience as we regret our decision to eat here. read more

Food was freshly made and delicious. Definitely would recommend this place for a family meal.

Food was great and the service was fabulous. I'm looking forward to going back whenever I get a chance. Nice clean restaurant friendly waiting staff. Food cooked to perfection. read more

Service was great. Though the food is okay and expensive. No weekend specials as well which is a disappointment read more

Krackin Cajun Seafood House - Grilled chicken wrap w Cajun fries. Fried gator bites. - Seafood Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

My wife and I visited the seafood house this weekend. The food and service were great. We both had a shrimp po boy. And she also had gumbo. It's unusual that she likes other people's gumbo, but really loved seafood house's. We'll definitely be back. read more

We went there by accident. On our way to City BBQ and saw this. It was as good as it gets. Can't wait until we go back again. Service was good -atmosphere was nice and the food was excellent! read more

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Shrimp Basket with sweet potato fries. Very good food. Service was great, didn't have to wait for anything. Catfish was some of the best I've had. Decor reminds me some of the back woods Cajun places in southern Louisiana. read more

Krackin Cajun Seafood House - Seafood Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Some of the worst service I've ever experienced. Placed an order online just to have them cancel the order.so I call up there and talk to the lady who answers the phone she tells me she canceled it because they were busy but she'll place the order now. We decide to drive up there. I walk in they had maybe 8 tables and within 5 min of standing there waiting on someone to help me the lady says can I help you. Yes I placed an order and apparently yall canceled it...ahh yes it's just were so backed up. 3 of the 8 tables get up and leave. I stand there and wait for 15 min then a family gets seated and their order taken before anyone retakes the order that they canceled. When she finally decides to help me she says well if your money was already returned we can take your order but you'll have to repay for it. Again we were just so busy and then I said yeah 8 tables so busy she proceeds to tell me well I don't have to take your order and proceeds to help the person behind me. Will not be coming back! read more

Service was great and we really enjoyed our seafood boil with jumbo shrimps. Some shrimps were hard to peel but the flavor was great. We would come back here again! Fries were also really yummy with the Krackin seasoning. read more

Krackin Cajun Seafood House - Jumbo shrimp in Krackin sauce - Seafood Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

We were looking for an adventure. A place that we had never tried before and decided on Krackin. The food was delicious! The service was great and the atmosphere was awesome. The quantity of food for the money was nice. We left full and brought leftovers home. Definitely recommend. read more

The special was Shrimp Boil $15.99 plus the Gumbo. Gumbo was ok But the Shrimp was very dirty veins and the shrimp was 3 minutes to Devein per Shrimp cause It was the worst in 50 years of my Life. I'm doing my on for now on. ! read more

Service was amazing and the food was even better! Highly recommend. The atmosphere is casual and very clean. We will definitely be back!

The food was awesome. The waitress was on point and the atmosphere was great. The place to eat in Springfield, Mo.

Po boys are amazing. Service was great. All around fav in town. The ambiance is very authentic.

Just finished an early dinner with family tonight. We were seated promptly and pitched on the two most expensive "family feasts" by the waitress before our fannies even hit the seats at our butcher-paper covered table. Our waitress may have well been new. Though friendly and particularly exuberant, she failed to bring us silverware & waters before our meals despite several requests. In fact, she served my appetizer of raw oysters on the half shell without any utensils which I ended up sourcing from the waitress station. I guess she expected me to slurp them from the shell ala New Orleans style but they weren't even loosened with an oyster knife. While flavorful, they were inconsistent in size. Highlighted as "Alabama Oysters", I should have known better... We had both the calamari & gator appetizers: The gator was tasty but the calamari relatively poor, all meat taken from the hood of the squid. Two of us had the special three seafood baskets (fried shrimp, crawfish & gator), one had the fried shrimp, the child had the adult chicken tender basket. The sides chosen were fried okra, fried pickles and sweet potato fries. The shrimp were exceptional, plump with a perfect light batter - some of the best I've tasted anywhere, domestic or foreign. The gator was decently prepared - smallish bits yet flavorful, and the crawfish good but could have been superior with the shrimp's lighter batter. The okra & pickles were very good while the chicken tenders and sweet potato fries merely decent. In all fairness, the child downgraded the tenders seasoning to mild-plain. Suffice it to say, the service was abysmal. We waited incessantly for our check and finally walked to the counter to inquire. Upon departure, we saw our waitress outside smoking a butt, taking a break at peak dinner time. We would return as a testimony to the comparatively superior, local Cajun seafood I've experienced. Having spent several years in New Orleans, Krackin is vaguely authentic without quite the sophistication but certainly viable and worth the trip...unless you're headed to the Big Easy soon! read more

The food was amazing and the server, Jennifer, was really great. The kraken sauce was great. read more

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Absolutly great food.some of the best gator i have eat.a d the etouffee was great to.bigger portions than stormin crab or big easy grill.just need draft beer read more

Stopped here after my gf and I got a random hankering for some spicy seafood. We came here for lunch and were greeted by the friendly staff. They were all very helpful and welcoming. The setting was clean, organized, and interesting. The food was delicious and exactly what we had in mind. Their Buffalo sauce and Cajun seasoning was delicious. And their fries were delicious and memorable. We plan on coming back for dinner and have planned on the seafood boil. We can't wait! This place is truly great and I highly recommend it. read more

Great food, love the atmosphere, and our server Jennifer was an absolute sweetheart! Totally recommend!

Amazing food and service! Our waitress was so kind. I had never had a seafood boil, and it was a great first experience. We also got the hushpuppies, seasoned fries, and okra. Oh yeah and the BEST fried oreos with vanilla ice cream. You have to try this place. read more

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Absolutely had a great time with my family. We went on a Sunday and there was no wait. Our server was so great and she was helpful with recommendations. We ended up going with the Seafood Fest Plus. Before that we ordered some gator bites and the garlic bread. The gator bites were delicious and came with 3 types of dipping sauces. The bread was a perfect compliment with a butter dip. Once our seafood boil came out, it was the king of the meal. Everything from the corn, the crab, the mussels, the shrimp, and even the sausage was outstanding! There was so much that we still left with some to-go. Definitely worth the price on top of the 10% discount. Definitely coming back again! read more

Honestly the best sea food boil I have had since I was down in Houston,TX. The seasoning was phenomenal and the portions are perfect for sharing! The seafood was covered in the seasoning and butter which made it more amazing! We absolutely loved the food and the service was amazing! We will definitely be back! read more

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Food was absolutely great, service and staff was friendly and helpful, good conversation and great food. Had something for the whole family and kid friendly which we loved!! read more

This place is so so good! It's got things to eat for a good meal or a fancy meal!! I can't wait to go again!

Absolutely loved it, waitress was very attentive. Food was great. Crab legs were a bit small but had flavor.

Food was good, waitresses were a hoot and very friendly and accommodating, especially to our 2 year old. Highly recommend the Po'Boy, we had a crawfish and shrimp and gave the special a try, which was a boil of crab and shrimp. read more

As someone from Louisiana I'm going to be very critical. I'll start with the good- Waite staff was friendly, restaurant was very cute, serving sizes were good, service was quick, and gumbo was fairly good. The gumbo is thickened with okra (a valid choice) but it makes it a little slimy but also they used yellow bell pepper instead of green which is not a louisiana practice but it had good flavor. The bad- the seafood in the bag thing is just so incredibly super very bland. I had the crawfish with their house seasoning and it had absolutely no flavor in the flesh of the crawfish. Went to suck that first head and no flavor at all. The tails also had no flavor, the only hope was dragging the tail meat through the oil and seasoning. My buddy had the snow crab which was a little more flavorful but not much. This seafood needs to be cooked water with seasonings not in some bag and tossed in oil. The cook was also very inconsistent, some were cooked perfectly and some were over cooked. If you've never had this food from down south and don't like both flavors you'll love it but don't come expecting the flavors and quality of the south. read more

I absolutely love Krackin Cajun! My husband takes me here nearly once a week and I always look forward to it. I love their gumbo, fried pickles, their warm bread and butter, and I get blackened chicken tenders that make my mouth water. Plus, the service has always been amazing! One of the waitresses served us one time and when we came back the following week she remembered what we ordered and even our 2 year old son's name. They are very personable!! Highly recommend Krackin Cajun!! read more