I recently celebrated a big birthday dinner with a group of 14 friends and family at this restaurant which has been special to us for over 13 years. Even though the name (Kawa) and menu have changed a bit over time, the heart of this place has never changed--and that's what keeps us coming back. One thing that truly stands out is that this is a family‑owned restaurant, and you can feel the care, pride, and love they put into their food and service. It adds a level of warmth and authenticity that you just don't get everywhere. Our group ordered a wide range of dishes, and not a single plate was left with food on it. Several guests tried the special fried rice, while one had the chicken fried rice. Everyone loved their meals so much that I even ordered an extra fried rice to take home. We also enjoyed a great selection of sushi, including a few rolls we had never tried before. Their sushi roll prices are the best in the area, yet the quality remains consistently excellent. The sashimi we ordered was fresh, beautifully presented, and did not disappoint. One guest ordered the noodles with shrimp and said it was the best they'd ever had. To top it off, the restaurant has a surprisingly wide variety of Asian beers at very reasonable prices. The beers we tried were a big hit with the group and paired perfectly with the food. The service was another highlight of the night. Our waiter was wonderful--attentive, friendly, patient, and on top of everything our large party needed. Managing a group of 14 isn't easy, but he handled it flawlessly and made us feel well cared for. My fiancé asked him a lot of questions on some of dishes and he was very knowledgeable. After more than a decade of visiting, this birthday dinner reminded me exactly why this place has remained one of our family favorites. Delicious food, great prices, warm service, and the heart of a family‑owned business that truly values what they do. Highly recommend for both special occasions and everyday meals. There is plenty of parking for a big party and lots of space inside. They were packed and it was 5 days before Christmas. read more

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Worst crab boil I have ever had in my life! As someone who has a grasp on culinary affectation AND knows Lowcountry cuisine on account of my upbringing... No. Being located in Connecticut versus New Orleans, Georgia, Florida or Maryland does not give you a hall pass to sell over-priced seafood that is not up to edible standards/fresh. No crab seasoning dusting AT ALL. Crab was freezer burned with grit on the shell. I got the special sauce + the hottest level. Red water. So diluted and devoid of flavor. The "boil" was literally the consistency of water. That's not a boil. They likely have pots of unseasoned water that they ladle in the bag post steaming. So bland, zero love and not at all authentic. Also-- small russet potatoes were not cleaned prior to being cooked whole and are rigid/raw in the center. Over-cooked shrimp. Boil base has ZERO flavor and likely just MSG + coloring. Disrespectful. Wrong potatoes, wrong process, wrong chef, wrong seasonings, aged crab, wrong everything. My meal was 'to go'. If dined in?! Absolutely not. Nope. I would have left it on the table! Trust me-- I'm calling my bank and if they want to FaceTime the food in the trash... fine by me. I can't eat this. There is dirt in the sauce and all of the elements because they did not clean the crab, shrimp + potatoes. There were two rotten potatoes in my bag and freezer burned snow crab clusters... disgusting. Hit "The Boil" in NYC, "Juicy Crab" in MD-- even "Hook & Reel" in Orange, CT. That's where you get real Cajun flavor profiles and actual spice! This restaurant has zero business serving seafood boils. Really, really subpar. read more

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Stopped in to celebrate my birthday, the food was tasty and satisfied a craving. It was packed when we arrived and the decibel level was pretty high. As time went by, it became more peaceful except for the automatic doorbell that chimed almost obnoxiously every time the front door was opened. It became almost comical. read more

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We are visiting from Oklahoma. Our family took us here for dinner. The staff was very attentive and nice. The wait time was short. The food was amazing. We would definitely be back when visiting again. It's great for family and friends. read more

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It was so good, I recommend the garlic butter. Also very fair prices. I would definitely come back when I'm back in the area.

Never misses. I got the rainbow roll, alaskan roll, and 6 pc. oysters, and it's still as amazing as when I first tried this spot. Fresh fish, rice is on point (perfect texture, not too soft or hard), and presentation is awesome. The sushi special rolls came with a faux banana leaf at the bottom, and that just enhanced the experience here. Fast service, also very attentive, and the place is lit as if it were a separate world from the outside. read more

Mr Crab Cajun Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

If I could I would give 0 starts this place discriminates against black people if you're a family of color they sit you in the back of the building where there is an active leak and when asked to be moved the waiter caught an attitude with me as if I asked to move a whole party may I also add it's was only my husband and I with our baby I WILL NEVER COME BACK. this place honestly made me feel horrible read more

We celebrated my grandsons birthday here last night at 4pm. They made us wait till our whole party showed up of 4 adults and 2 children. It was a cold and rainy evening and we had to stand waiting for 2 people before being seated when there were very few people in the whole restaurant. We were eventually seated in the back where there was a bucket in the middle of the floor catching rain from a leaking roof. Service was OK although the tip was automatically added to the bill for a party of 6, again 4 adults, 2 children. I had a hibachi combo which was mediocre with overcooked shrimp and the rice was bland. The sushi seemed ok but not impressive. The seafood boil was overpriced. I'm wondering why there are so many good reviews of the place. I rarely give a bad review. read more

My husband and I got the cruise boil Cajun mild 100/10 first time getting a boil and was better then my expectation.

Coming from Chicago, there's definitely better better seafood boil obviously. But me and my fiancé decided to give it a try and got the hibachi noodles and the Hungry Feast special and it was mid. The hibachi noodles didn't really have a taste to it, and the seafood boil could've had more flavor as in more spice. Service was attentive, ambiance was nice. read more

Not bad but did not live up to the reputation of previous reviews. Indoor decor was great! The lobster tail in my seafood boil was rubbery & tasteless, shrimp tasted good but flavor could be stronger, the clam tasted bland & it's the tiny clams from Chinese buffet rather than being the tastier bigger clams often seen from seafood boil. We chose the "all of the above" seasoning, it feels like that the food was pre boiled in water & seasoned at the last min, instead of boiled in the seasoning of choice. Food came out really fast, like 5 min fast, but overall it was lacking flavor. The waitress was nice but did not take notes & missed the appetizer that we ordered, it never came. The white fish & chips tasted great, however the fish kept falling out of the fry batter casing after I bit it open, kind of weird. I lost a piece of fish on the table that way, why would the fish not stick to the frying batter? read more

Mr Crab Cajun Seafood - White fish & chips - Seafood Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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Mr Crab is in a convenient location with plenty of parking. We were looking for raw oysters, which they had and which were very enjoyable. They were served attractively on ice with cocktail sauce. We had 6 but wish we'd ordered 12. We also tried the black mussel boil with potato and corn. It came in a bag and the mussels were good in a spicy asian-seasoned butter. The potato and corn were fine. Shumai and one sushi roll hit the spot. The women waitstaff were very helpful and pleasant which made it very comfortable to dine there ~2pm. The prices were reasonable. It was a little run-down so not impressive. But we liked it, felt relaxed, and enjoyed the staff and food. We would go there again and bring good friends. read more

Amazing seafood. The flavor of the food was incredible. I'm usually very picky about my seafood, especially the boils, and this establishment did not disappoint. My Mom got the sushi combo deal and enjoyed all three of her rolls. It also came out so fast we were questioning if the food was actually ours! Usually when a restaurant knows their food is amazing they allow their customer service to slip. This doesn't apply to Mr Crab Cajun. The host was kind immediately. The waitress was pleasant, accommodating, and helpful. Other servers came to our table just to make sure we were alright! The environment was clean and welcoming. Overall amazing experience and I wish I either lived closer or a location was in my hometown. read more

Mr Crab Cajun Seafood - Snow Crab Legs(1 cluster) - Seafood Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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Very fast service and tasty food. We came into this pretty starkly furnished restaurant to try the crab boil, we were pretty surprised that there was also a whole menu left over from the previous life of this restaurant as hibachi and sushi. While we didn't order any sushi, the orders from other diners did look good. We ordered crab rangoons, house special noodles, and a juicy cruise special. Prices were very reasonable and the food came quickly. Unfortunately the crab rangoons were not crispy fried, so they were pretty soft, and filled only with sweet cream cheese, no discernable crab meat or flavor. The house noodles were plentiful and well balanced between the meats and noodles. Not overly garlicky either, just enough to lend flavor. The juicy cruise special was a good size for 1 or sharing between 2 people. I got mine Mr Crab Special seasoning - mild. I might give extra mild a try next time to see if they can reduce the cayenne more. I'm a little confused by the hard boiled eggs in the crab boils, but everything was well cooked and delectable. I'm also glad there's a bucket on the table and a bib. My biggest issue with the crab boil was the lack of choice in composition. I'll still go back and give it a second go, however. read more

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We came because we were craving Seafood Boil. We got some help from our server on picking the best things to add! The atmosphere is very chill although tad bit dated. We left super satisfied after having some Raw Oysters and almost finishing the tray of well seasoned Seafood Boil. read more

Mr Crab Cajun Seafood - Seafood Boil - Seafood Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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Awesome!!! Great prices, nice and efficient employees, and delicious food! Will come again :)

Food, Service, and the Ambiance was great. This is very convenient for my liking instead of having to drive so far just for some good seafood boils. read more

Looking to spice up Your next date night Consider trying out This seafood delight The vibe is fun Decorated with fish nets Start with crab rangoon And whatever you wish next I'm a big fan of their sushi And the Cajun clambake If you skip trying Mr. Crab You're making a huge mistake read more

Dropped by for lunch with my wife, son, daughter in law-law and two grands. The restaurant was somewhat run down on the inside but the inside was well kemp and clean. Wait staff was very courteous and efficient. I ordered a miso soup and black pepper tuna, both delicious. Son ordered a seafood combo, which he said was "great@. Wife ordered a chicken hibachi (which I ate) and it was delicious. The sweet potato rolls and snow crab rolls, ordered by the grands were all consumed. Give it a try, I think you will enjoy! read more

I have experienced a lot of very good seafood in Maryland and Hawaii, those places are stellar and this place deserves that kind of credit. Seasoning here is very generous and extremely good. I would eat here every day of the week if I could. Great and fast service! read more

It's like eating at 2 restaurants at once! The service was great and the food came out very fast. The 3 rolls for $15 deal is a bargain. The sushi was absolutely delicious. We also had the catfish basket and the fish was very tasty. It came with fries that were seasoned. Also, there was a great selection of Saki which was a nice surprise. Definitely recommend, especially for the price. read more

Mr Crab Cajun Seafood - Fried Catfish Basket - Seafood Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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Ok I don't even know where to start with this place... it's amazing. First and foremost I want to mention the service. It was busy when I went and the waitresses were literally RUNNING around the restaurant to speed things up. I've never seen anything like this, everything came out very quickly and fresh. All the food was unreal and the prices are even more shocking! Such good food for such a great price! I love the variety of options too. This is my new favorite local restaurant, there is truly something on the menu for everyone. read more

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This place is unique: it was (and still is) a sushi and hibachi restaurant. But somebody had a genius idea of adding cajun-style meats and seafood to the menu. It works very well. Prices make this place a treat more than a regular stop, but my idea of a little pricy and yours may differ. Some people recommend this place for a date night, but now that eating chonky crabs and crawdads outta the shell whist dripping in butter means some eaters will feel a little self-conscious, especially for a first date. I, however, have no such shame. Put a bib on me and let me dive in. read more

Food is was very good, the prices were nice. The staff was great. The restaurant had a good look to it. And there were plenty of people coming and going. I will definitely be back. read more

OK, who in their right mind would think you could get good Cajun seafood in Connecticut?? I used to live in Mississippi and get crawfish boil on a regular basis from Louisiana. So I know crawfish boil. This was amazing!! Unbelievably good, on a par with anything I've eaten. Even more impressive, my wife (who used to live in Maryland) is an aficionado on crabcakes. For over 40 years. She said these were the best she's ever eaten. Take that, Annapolis!!! And three of us got out of there for well under $100, including wine. read more

We are a motley crew of our personal favorites. Sushi CHECK Cajun Seafood Boil CHECK New England Clam Chowder CHECK Fish and Chips CHECK. So if any of those sound good, I'd recommend you for a night of fun cracking, chopsticks, and spoonful of rich tasty chowder at Mr Crab's! We went for 2 evenings while we were visiting Mystic. We will be back when we are in the area! read more

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Excellent service and food quality! We enjoyed our visit. Prompt service and food delivery as well. Worth a stop!

My husband and I met a group of friends (about 15 of us) to celebrate a birthday. I had not been here before. Heard only good things from friends. So happy I tried this place.. Food was delicious. Portions are large. Server was very attentive and helpful with our questions about menu items. My husband and I ordered 1lb of mussels in garlic butter. 1lb of shrimp in the house season. Plenty to share with others at our table. Absolutely mouth watering. We then each ordered a meal. Hubby had the chicken po boy with fries. I had the house noodles. Holy moly so much food and so good. We both took half our meals home. I ordered another house noodle to take home for our son. We were pleasantly surprised when our bill came. We expected it to be more. We will definitely be back read more

Everything we ate was amazing. The best crab Rangoons I have had in Connecticut! The price was very reasonable and fair . We got a ton a food and wasn't able to finish it all I wish I had pictures to show you. I was too excited about eating ! This is our new favorite place to eat !! read more

Mr Crab Cajun Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Today is my first time here with 2 of my friends , I ordered 2 lbs of crawfish , 1/2 lbs of the sausage and 1/2 of heads on shrimp , for the seasoning , I chose the 'All of the above' . Everything tastes amazing ! I ended up ordered some blue crab to go so I could enjoy it at home . The restaurant is extremely clean and all the waitress are super friendly ! By the way , I love the music too ! I will definitely be back very soon ! I think this will be my #1 favorite restaurant in this area ! read more

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Dosent look like much when you pull up, but the food and service were awesome. We even got there 10 Min before they opened and they still seated us. 10/10 would recommend to anyone with a seafood appetite! read more

Delicious food. I love the sushi and seafood, they have amazing service as well. Very friendly waitresses and lovely atmosphere.

Awesome food! I always place mine to go but the interior design is truly amazing and clean. However one time when I ordered it for pickup to go they must have ended up giving someone else my order. Keep in mind you pay online so my food was already payed for! They questioned me asking if I sent someone else to get it but in reality someone probably just didn't check fully before handing it out. So with that all being said me and my bf had to sit and wait for them to make another batch. read more

Mr Crab Cajun Seafood - Hungry Feast Combo - Seafood Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Bigger and better than it looks from the outside! Nicely Cajun spiced good food and great service. This new place is going to be verrrry popular with a quickness. read more

Great Seafood Boil place. The inside of this establishment was nicely put together. Creative and spacious. Kept it light today and had the fried calamari which was pretty good and I also had the fried catfish with fries. Great flavor of food and well seasoned for the most part. Staff was very friendly and their family was there working and pitching in... I love to see it read more

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We came in the late afternoon to thus place , expecting it would be crowded, given the reviews, but the staff seemed to be both putting the tables and chairs away, and preparing for the next meal. I thought of my favorite Yogism : "Nobody goes there anymore, its too crowded." However , the lone waitress said they were open for business, and enquired if we'd like to chose from their elborate cocktail menu. Now from the simple title of the restaurant and the Flinstones' decor, I was expecting piles of crabs with nutcracker and mallets, crab cakes, chowder, corn, , maybe a related Crustacean legs,corn on the cob, maybe local catch, muscles, or steamers if they were in season. They didn't have any of that. . Maybe I'm not hip to trendy restaurants, but it seemed the menu options used unfamilar jargon and with poorly described cooking style and details, The choices seemed like tthey erre collected from menus from about 3 or 4 very different restaurants, all priced somewhat higher than what you would expect from a causual neighborhood place in a humble rather déclassé. Town. I ordered a from the upper left portion of the menu, a kind of Boulebaise or paella, as they didn't have simple fresh grilled fish, and they didn't options to avoid my lactose tintolerancc, and aversion to ersatz foods that were formerly scraps like chicken wings, fried cheese and such. And I wasn't going for the the lobster, giant crab legs, West coast Dungeness crabs, at New York prices, as they were swimming in the bay around a week ago.. My dish, a bit salty, was ok , nothing to write home to the folks in the bayou. My wife, perhaps, in reaction to my profligate habits, instead order ed "a boil" from the cheapest corner of the menu ,. ...a mess of skinny crusty craw fish with some Indistinct vegetables. All I can say, to me, it was like eating from the bait bucket. Now , maybe I'm old fashioned , or I caught them at when the chef had stepped out, or my expectations are as intolerant' as Yogi's . and maybe the scene is a hoot when your btos and you have tied into a quart of Mai tais, I study up next time read more

We went in on a Thursday afternoon. We were the only customers until a couple other tables came in Service: quick, seated immediately and served quickly after we ordered Ambiance: very clean restaurant however the lighting color was a cool tone very much like an office - restaurants should always go for warm lighting, 4000k-3000k. Food: the fried oyster po'boy was fantastic. Plenty of oysters. The bread was toasted to perfection. Excellent frying technique - the oil must have been at the perfect temp and perfect cook time because the oysters were tender, the batter wasn't oily at all! A++. The aioli type sauce was well balanced as well. Fresh tomato and lettuce. The Cajun fries had good flavor and cooked perfectly however very salty, could do with half as much salt to be perfect. The boils were cooked perfectly and all the meat was tender. The Dungeness crab was all fresh and tender. Seasonings, spot on. Points of improvement : change the lighting to a warm tone. Less salt on the fries. Strong points: service. Frying technique. Excellent food quality. Will be coming back for the po'boy. read more

Mr Crab Cajun Seafood - Fried oyster Po'boy with Cajun fries - Seafood Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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Excellent food and service it was my birthday dinner and forest time here .. we will definitely be back again!!

We just left this Mister Crab's about 5 minutes ago. Oh. My. God. !!!!! I wish we could give it 100 stars! We walked in and were greeted and brought to a table right away. We ordered and the food came out fast. My husband had the Dungenese crab bag and I had the Snowcrab bag. When I say this was pure perfection, I mean it! Every single item in the bags were beyond delicious! Go and try for yourself, you will you will love it and not be disappointed! Then you can roll out to your car like we did!!! read more

Awesome Cajun seafood boil! I placed a Togo order and everything was packaged so nicely with gloves and napkins! My food was hot and delicious! read more

Mr Crab Cajun Seafood - Snow crab + shrimp combo - Seafood Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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