The best seafood restaurant in the area. We ordered 3 time meals and the price is pretty reasonable compared to any other place. This is a to-go place. So, don't get surprised. read more

A friend told us to try Krunchy Krab if we are around I-4 and US-98 in Lakeland. It is well known for Cajon/Creole Blue Crabs and Snow Crab legs. This is strictly a take-out place inside a residential area facing a park near Martin L King Blvd. You can wait for your order sitting in your car or sit by the pink bench in front of building! Friend ordered #4 Snow Crab legs with one cluster, 12 shrimps, 12 mussels, 6 beef sausages, 4 potatoes and 2 corns. I opted for a simple menu with #16 with 12 shrimps, 12 beef sausages, 2 potatoes and 2 corns. The #4 Snow Crab legs was huge and enough for 2 persons! As we are driving back, you can smell the mouthwatering flavor from the seafood! Both dishes were soaked with light spicy sauce in garlic butter. The sweet juicy corns were delicious, and the potatoes immersed with spicy garlic butter sauce were outstanding. Of course, they have crawfish, lobster tails at very reasonable price! The staff and owner are super friendly. A+ place for Cajan/Creole seafood. We had a wonderful experience with Krunchy Krab and be warned that it may be habit forming. read more

Krunchy Krab - Simple takeout place for Cajun Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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This joint was ON POINT. Got the shrimp and crab boil and it was absolutely delicious. It is in a sketchy place so prepare before you go. But it's absolutely worth it read more

I nice pick up window this is how you order. They did not have blue crab or crawfish today. So I went with #2 snow crab. Try the home made lemonade it's very refreshing. read more

Krunchy Krab - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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Can I get these guys 6, 7 or 8 stars!? This place is the best place to get seafood (mostly shellfish) in Lakeland... and I've been searching for 3 years! This is a carry out location, so they'll make you lunch or dinner so you don't have to worry about dirtying your stove! (However, I highly suggest some news paper and lots of paper towels so you can get in there and really enjoy this treat!) The portions are generous and the seafood is FRESH at this family owned hole in the wall treasure!!! We were trying to figure out where to get some seafood for Ash Wednesday after a long day of work, so we finally ordered from Krunchy Krab, and my only regret is not coming here sooner! It's a takeout only place, but the food comes out piping hot so you can head home to enjoy fresh! Bonus points on the preparation! The shrimp were despined & had no heads! The green lip muscles were opened and served on a half shell. My mom hasn't stopped talking about the corn... she even stole my dad's!!! The snow crabs are meaty and tender, cooked to perfection. The potatoes soak up their glorious, slightly spicy sauce! It's flavorful more than "spicy," so most pallets will love! On top of all the yummy food, the service was fantastic too! You can tell that this is a locally owned business that's a part of the Lakeland community. A+ for nights you want amazing seafood without any of the work! Orders can be small for a few people or huge for a party. I'll be back... a lot! See you there soon!!! read more

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Food is good. Try them out. From chicken, shrimp to seafood boils. Fries, crab cakes. You can have whatever you like

Fried crabs are finger licking good along with the thick juicy clusters. The service is amazing the owner always smiling everytime I order and he walks the food up to you. 10/10 read more

Second time this week! Even with having this delivered through bite squad it ls amazing! Treat yourself to KrunchyKrab you won't be disappointed. Don't forget to Ofer extra eggs!! Everything is delicious! read more

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Our second to third trip here and we will always be back for more. The food is always fresh and cooked perfectly, with the amount of spice you ask for. The prices are actually pretty good for seafood. We always get the snow crab and shrimp and sausages and corn and potatoes meals. I recommend calling ahead and picking up. There is no place to eat and barely space to park around it. Once you go up to the window to pay the gentleman (owner I assume as he has been there every time) tells you to wait in your car and they bring it out to you. He always offers drinks or some creation for us to nibble on while we wait (we also always order a ridiculous amount of food there). The lemon pepper fries we got this time were delicious. We would recommend this to anyone. Definitely don't judge a book by its cover here and enjoy! read more

In the mood for seafood and stumbled across this place on Yelp. Food was good and flavorful! Food is cooked to order. Also food is brought to your car when it's ready. I enjoyed everything and will definitely be back! read more

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Yaaaaaaas come for the seafood steam bags. You get to choose whatever you want to go in and it's east to skip the butter if you want to. Perfect for folks like me with dairy allergies. read more

Earlier today I called Krunchy Krab to place a to go pick up order at lunch for the #4 Snow Crab. I arrived about 20 minutes later and my order was ready as soon as I arrived. My ride home was filled with mouthwatering spice filled aromas and I was eager to get home to enjoy my lunch. I was not disappointed. The #4 Snow Crab included 2 crab clusters, 12 shrimp, 12 mussels, 6 sausages, 4 potatoes, and 2 corn. This was enough food for two people. All the food was covered in a flavorful and lightly spicy sauce which paired perfectly with the tender crab, shrimp and mussels, the savory potatoes which soaked up all the sauce, the juicy corn, and the flavorful meaty sausage. Overall, Krunchy Krab is a great place for flavorful seafood. read more

Krunchy Krab - #4 Snow Crab (Clusters, Shrimp, Mussels, Sausages, Potatoes, Corn) - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Was looking for a crabby patty, but they said they were all out, I may have been confused. I thought this was the crusty crab, which is definitely my favorite restaurant. But the food none the less was well super de duper!! read more

Tried to pre-order takeout online to avoid a wait. I did not see tray I wanted available online, so I called to see if they still sold it. The gentleman that answered the phone said yes and hinted that they do not do call-in orders. I guess I sounded trustworthy, because he said it would be ready in 15 minutes. I assured him I was on the way, and sure enough, my tray was ready when I showed up. There were two men working inside, payment was quick, and the older gentleman was kind enough to load my tray in the back seat. The crab legs were yummy and perfectly seasoned. I could have ate five of those corns! Have a craving for seafood, but practicing social distancing? Give this place a try. It's completely takeout! This was my first visit, and thanks to Yelp, I was able to use the pictures to help recognize the building. On the drive over, I passed by Simpson Park, which I heard so much about. Never knew they had a pool! read more

Krunchy Krab - Four clusters, two corns, and two potatoes. $35 after taxes. - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

The best crab legs ever. If it weren't for Yelp I would know this place existed and it's SO close to my house. So so good. Perfectly done. Yay! read more

Krunchy Krab - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Went to the krunchy krab and I'm pretty sure Mr crabs stole my wallet while I went to the bathroom, but I ate his family so I understand.

Very good! From out of town and thought we'd try this place out. Very friendly people and really fast. They let us take a sample of their food to see how spicy we wanted. The food was delicious, WELL WORTH IT! read more

Krunchy Krab - #3 1 snow crab 3 potatoes 1 corn 15 shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Can we show this family business some LOVE?!! Where do I begin??? May I give it six stars? Ten? What's a 72 mile drive for PHENOMENAL seafood?!! This walk up restaurant has been open 13 months. The older man at the window is the chef's father. The menu is on the outside wall & is easy to read-- prices are clearly marked. There are no inside or outside tables. It's TO GO only. I was greeted immediately by the father-- w/ his big smile & big personality. After ordering a shrimp meal & two sides--snow crab & clams, he told me he was "going to save (me) some money." So he finagled it so I'd have a different meal than what was listed on the menu, charging me slightly under $20 rather than close to $30. After paying, I realized I had forgotten to order a bottle of cold water; he insisted (twice) that I take it @ no charge. After my order was prepared, he walked my bagged container out to my vehicle, insisting on placing it in my cooler and onto my front seat. Before I drove off, this friendly & most kind gentleman reminded me that all the food cooked here is cooked to order-- it's all served hot & fresh. There are three levels of seasoning (mild for wussies like I), & it's the "garlic butter that makes each meal so good." It was well more than an hour before I arrived home to weigh the food & eat 4 oz of my entree. The container weighed 2.12 lbs! And the food was still warm (& delicious)! Everything cost just under $20, & there was enough food for two-- if I should want to share, which is highly doubtful:) The Snow Crab, Shrimp, Clams, Sausage, Corn (a full ear), & Potato (one large, but sectioned) were HEAVENLY! The garlic butter was a nice added touch. I will definitely return! If I lived closer, I'd stop in weekly. This business is just off Memorial & close to MLK; it is a clean area, albeit poor. There's a nice park across the street, & the single family homes are well maintained. This is an entirely different (& safer) area than it was when I last visited Lakeland two decades ago. Kudos to the city of Lakeland planners for their revitalization efforts! read more

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Traveling from Orlando to Tampa to see some old friends... why not find a new place for lunch? After all, we do love some seafood! Krunchy Krab is located in a neighborhood across from a park. It's a small building with parking accommodations for about 2 small cars. You're otherwise able to find parking on the street. Luckily there were no other patrons there when we arrived so life was simple. Also, there is no seating to eat, this is a carry out only spot. We chose to sit in the park across the street to eat. There were some interesting characters roaming the park but no one bothered us. Come to think of it, this wasn't the best looking neighborhood but hey no one bothered us at all. Just be prepared to take the food with you.. Oh and one more thing, no wet wipes available. Thought this was pretty odd for a place serving food such as this but then again, if you're taking it home I guess you don't have to worry about it. The food! Delicious! Customer service was good also, very friendly family working here. They were quite gracious and happy to answer questions and provide any additional items we asked for. And I needed plenty of napkins and possibly a shower afterwards.. Didn't think to ask them about the shower but they were generous with the napkins. I saw a handful of other reviews that talked about how well seasoned the food is here and they aren't lying to you. My better half and I were really impressed with just how tasty everything was and well cooked at that. The only thing that could have been a little better were the mussels as a number of them were still closed after cooking. I'm sure that if we'd gone back and asked they would have taken care of that for us though.. I'd say do yourself a favor and check this place out if you get the chance. We liked it so much we went back a second time a couple of days later on the return trip to the airport. read more

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There sauce is some of the best!!! I don't eat shellfish but my husband gets this spot delivered often and can eat the full tray! Good flavor!! read more

Amazing little Crab shack I stumbled upon. I'm so happy I found this place. I've been craving crab and didn't know where to look. Great service, favorable food, very good portions and the price is just right. I got the #1, 3 blue crab, 13 shrimp corn, potatoes, and sausage for 16.99 (18.99) after taxes. They let me sample a potato in their garlic butter sauce to try it out. Best sauce I've ever had. They have 3 heat ranges; No heat, medium, and spicy. Medium was perfect for me. The owner was super nice. Asked my name and if I was new then talked me through ordering. They also had boiled eggs and peanuts which he offered. He told me I could wait in my car since it was raining and you have to wait outside and brought me food out to me. I will definitely be back. Try also deliver. read more

Krunchy Krab - They gave me a sample since it was my first time. Also told me to wait in the car and they would bring my food out - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

A hidden GEM!! Do not be confused by the location! Seemingly in the middle of a neighborhood. The menu had plenty of variety and flexibility. Kind of a "have it your way" of Krab Shaks. The seasoning is a just right garlic and spice combo that fires up the taste buds. If you're passing through- Make This a Stop! read more

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This restaurant has very good seafood. The blue crabs were a bit small, but very tasty. We enjoyed it

We order from here a lot. They are fast and it tastes good. If you're in the mood for some seafood boil and don't want to break the bank, then give them a shot. read more

Great meal love steamed seafood! Outstanding service and very courteous staff cold beer and good atmosphere! Awesome place!

Today was my second time. Just as good as the first time. I was glad to see he was still in business and 2020 didn't close him down. The owner is very nice. I got the snow crab and shrimp. The shrimp were so sweet and delicious. Sorry I didn't get a picture I was too busy eating. read more

It seems that they don't understand English. They never seem to get my order right. My daughter brought us dinner and as always, they put all of that cajun crap all over my crab. How hard is it to get an order right? Don't assume that everyone likes that crap. read more

Ordered via Uber Eats and was absolutely blow away by the flavor and quality. The peel and eat shrimp were an added bonus and an awesome surprise! Enjoyed every bit of this delicious meal as did my 4 year old daughter. Looking forward to trying it again in person soon! Update: Try the Boiled Peanuts! They are excellent and come with a garlic butter on them which is quite unique and tasty and they are great for eating on the way home! read more

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The seasoning and spice is perfect at this place. Just like the boiling crab but a lot cheaper. The price is great for what you get. read more

Krunchy Krab - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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Best meal of my life!! Me and my family drive an hour from Kissimmee just to eat the crab here. Seasoned to perfection. Spicy, garlicky just perfection. read more

Krunchy Krab - Crab legs - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Great food and service. The workers are really nice and let us try a sample first so we could decide how spicy we wanted our dish to be. There's a park with tables across the street to eat at. read more

Krunchy Krab - #10 snow crab mild and garlic butter shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Expensive but plentiful and well prepared. Delicious seafood and fixings arrive in large steamboats piping hot. Spiced to your specifications. Enjoy! read more

WOW! A lot of seafood places have recently come to Lakeland, but almost all of them dunk everything in Old Bay seasoning. Not complaining, but there's more out there-it is this place! They make their own spicy juicy sauce that is delicious, but then, just when you think it's going to be too much, they add in this wonderful sweetish dunking sauce (in a cup). It balances that spicy kick with just a little sweet...man, is it tasty! While there is no dining in, they do deliver ($2.99 charge) and they do takeout. They offer shrimp, calms, mussels, snow crab, oysters, lobster, potato, corn, and wings. Hubby and I shared a delicious, crispy crab cake ($3.99) and 15 (!) boiled shrimp swimming in the delicious spicy "juice". ($9.50) It's not a sauce, it's juice. It came with a big half potato that was also sitting in the juice. Total was around $17, including a delicious frozen drink . We chose a strawberry/watermelon but they also have mango and pineapple. ($4.00)...the whole meal was delicious! Seriously, this place is awesome. The folks are very nice and even brought our purchase to the car. They offer big family meals. Prices are excellent and there are pictures of the large menu items on the wall. We will be back again and again. This is 5 star seafood. Will try the wings next time. You may need your GPS, but it is a block north of Memorial Ave on Martin Luther King Blvd. Big blue sign..going north, look left...you'll see it. You gotta' go! Check out the website. read more

Food was very disappointing Please don't waste your money Corn was mushy Crab legs was disgusting read more

In the middle of a neighborhood with a great park to sit and enjoy this most tasty food! Customer service simply tops! First time customers and we were treated to a most generous sample. Can't wait to bring our friends from Michigan and New Hampshire here to experience this awesome little restaurant. read more

We decided to give Krunchy Krab a try tonight after looking for seafood. That was the best decision we could have made! Right off the bat we were created by Al asking if we'd been there before. I replied no it's our first time. Instantly he replies one second, I'll take care of you. Taking care of us was letting us have a sample to ensure we like the sauce we order. The sample he gave was sausage, shrimp and potato covered by his traditional sauce. It has just enough heat as I'm a baby. Normally we get mild and it's less flavorful then his sauce. After the sample he gave us 2 water bottles which was icing on the cake. We placed our order and only waiting 15 minutes before he brought the food to our car. The crab alone was the best crab we have ever had! Normally the crab meat brakes off, no lie this meat came out whole. Never struggled and perfectly cooked. The sauce he used was coming out of the inside so the meat was perfectly flavored and no garlic butter needed! This little hole-in-a-wall place is a Gem! You will regret not giving it a chance. We will be going here anytime we want a seafood bundle!! read more

Krunchy Krab - Added Steamed Garlic Oysters, Shrimp, Sausage - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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We are from Louisiana so we know seafood! We are staying in Florida since we were evacuating from a hurricane and we were looking for a place to get dinner one night. The Yelp reviews and pictures made me want to try this place so bad!!! We are sure glad we did! Everything was delicious and the man who took our order was super kind and asked how we fared with the hurricane. The sauce they make that they put on everything is amazing! You do have to order and take your food to go but that was fine with us. He brings your order to your car. Give this place a try! You will not be disappointed!! read more

Wow! Well worth the 2 mile drive off the freeway. Delicious and cooked to perfection! Super friendly and great to work with!

My boyfriend and I live in Jersey but have a house we stay at about 20 minutes from krunchy krab. We both LOVE crab legs so decided to look up some places (not being familiar with the area). We came across this place and we are so unbelievably glad that we did. The man was so nice to us and gave us great service and the prices are unbeatable. We sat at our dinner table eating for about 30 minutes and the whole time we just kept saying how OUTSTANDING every single bite of food was. The sauce is so tasty with the perfect amount of spice. We swear there are drugs in this sauce bcus we were so high off of every bite. We are only here for 6 days and we plan to go back again B4 we leave. We also plan to come back every time we come back to Florida. If you live a little far, it is way more than worth it to make the drive. read more

Krunchy Krab - 4 snow crabs legs, 18 shrimps, 2 potato's and 3 corn on cobs - Seafood Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Amazingggg great quantity & the spice and seasoning is on point, just a little upset about the price changes but highly recommend for a local yummy seafood snackinggg read more