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Tried the all you can eat option at Ocean Crab where I got snow crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, clams, mussels, wings, calamari, fried oysters, hush puppies, and crab bites. Service was fast and seafood was fresh. The various apps they offered were good to switch up what you're eating, but the snow crab and shrimp were my personal favorites.
Relatively free and big spot! Good place for seafood boil cravings, but there could be more flavour for some items in the AYCE options in my opinion. Sausages were okay. The fried appetizers we got were normal but still satisfying. Spicy sauce really wasn't that spicy to me. The ramen was insanely salty the last two rounds unfortunately. Corn and calms were good for me. Service was pretty attentive which i appreciated!
First time trying sea food boil, and it was good! We selected the AYCE seafood boil and ordered a few trays until we were full. The snow crab legs, blue crab, shrimp and green mussels all tasted fresh and the garlic butter, cajun, and lemon pepper medium sauces made the seafood taste extra rich and brought out the natural sweetness. The sausage, corn, and potatoes were flavorful and cooked well. We also ordered some fries and onion rings on the side, which were average. The main focus was the fresh seafood. Servers were attentive and we received our food quickly. Messy, yummy, and fun experience. Would come again!
All you can eat seafood boil. The snow crabs, blue crab, clams, and crawfish were so fresh! And it kept coming! You also get sides. Casual place but was packed.
Bummer to have to give lower than 5 stars for this fave place. Came at dinner time with a group. Host was great. That's where good service ended. Our server was someone I had not seen before and we have been here a ton of times. It was hard to get her attention. I think she was also the bar server and maybe even a manager. There was never an emptying of the super full buckets and we had 2 buckets on the table. We even spilled a glass of water and had to mention it before she even noticed the piles of napkins on the table and floor. We often had to ask the host to get her attention. So this level of service was just the reason for the 2 stars. Food was delicious as always. This time we got the "hot" level spice and that was SO good. Advice: get this you will love the flavor, full of garlic and just the perfect spice. I learned that a lb of Dungeness and a pound of snow was basically 2 clusters each. Next time I may order the AYCE. We also added a pound of headless shrimp. So with 3 lbs in one lab we received a complimentary 1/2 lb of whatever we wanted from the choice of mussels or shrimp. We opted for the green mussels. Everything was great.
It's time for a crab boil, & I found a new'ish spot on my timeline!! They have an all you can eat option, & everything looks like it's super fresh!! I definitely avoided the city, & took 495!! It's not complicated...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @oceancrabchantilly . Location Reviewed: 14005 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Chantilly V.A. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Crab Fries ($13.99 fries topped with crab meat, & a crab sauce). Some of the BEST crab fries I've had!! Well sauced, & the fries stayed crisp!! LIKE THAT! Their Wings ($15.99 6 Old Bay wings, & 6 Lemon Pepper Wings). Crispy, not highly seasoned, but good! STAMP!! Their Crab Boil Starters (with fried shrimp, hush puppies, & crab bites). Classic fried shrimp, mini tasty crab cakes, & freshly fried hush puppies!! STAMP!! Their All You Can Eat Boil ($55.99 for 2 hours with snow crab legs, blue crabs, headless shrimp, ramen, corn, & potatoes, with mild cajun, & garlic butter sauce). Garlicky, fresh, I could only finish one tray, tasty!! STAMP! Their Lobster Special ($46.99 with snow crab legs, headless shrimp, lobster tail, corn, & potatoes with all seasoning, & hot). Spicy, fresh, plentiful, & tasty when I got it home!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: The Boils HIT!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews
First of all, a shout-out to my Yelp friend, Lyn L., who told me about Ocean Crab. We tried it recently and were glad that we went. We arrived there for an early dinner, and they were doing a brisk business. A server greeted us. He told us that he didn't have a booth available and asked if a table would be okay. We told him that was fine, and he took us to a 4-top, which gave us room to spread out. I decided to build my own seafood boil, featuring Dungeness crab, crawfish, and a lobster tail. It also comes with potatoes and corn on the cob. For my sauce, I chose garlic butter with mild seasoning. My husband had the fried shrimp and chose coleslaw as his side. After he finished his shrimp meal, he asked our server to bring him some gumbo. We both had soft drinks to drink. My husband actually ordered a Sapporo beer, but the waiter seemed to think he ordered a Pepsi! (It does get loud in the place.) We were given two paper plates, two bibs, plastic forks, two pairs of gloves, and an implement for cracking the shells. I appreciated that! Additionally, a small bucket lined with a plastic bag is used for disposing of shells. As for the food, I liked my boil. The sauce was okay. It did have a bit of kick to it. The corn was tender and flavorful. The potatoes could have been cooked a bit more, but they were edible. My husband enjoyed his food. The gumbo was the star: very flavorful spicy dark sauce with plenty of shrimp, okra, and rice. There were several fried shrimp in his shrimp platter; the dish comes with a ketchup-like sauce. The coleslaw was OK, but could have been a bit creamier. As for ambiance, they strive for a nautical theme. The floors are concrete. It has a crab shack vibe. Entering the shopping center can be a bit tricky. We got here by driving down Centreville Road (which becomes Walney Road once you cross Route 50). After crossing 50, we took the very first right where there is a bank. After turning right and then left, you will find a strip mall shopping center; the restaurant is in the corner on the left. To exit onto Route 50, we had to wait for a break in traffic. During rush hour, you'll have a long wait to enter the traffic.
Came here by myself for some seafood only to find out they offer all you can eat as well. Uh oh...snow crab+all you can eat=Steve sees a challenge. Place was pretty full for a Monday night, but the servers were all pretty friendly. They seated me in the back (probably knew I'd be an embarrassment to my family if they were with me) and this back room was comfortable, but loud. Sat down and ordered water and a beer and looked into how this worked. Pretty simple - order up to three items off the appetizer list, order up to three items on the seafood list, order up to three extras, order your seasoning, and order your level of spice. I ordered hush puppies, crab bites (mini crab cakes), and Cole slaw. Appetizers were small - two hush puppies and two mini crab bites - and were just ok. I started with a tray that included snow crab, blue crab and clams as well as one small piece of corn and some sausage. Clams were small and about half were empty shells. Blue crabs were tiny so my follow up plates were just snow crab. The snow crab was very good...a little on the small side, but I managed. Ordered everything as an Old Bay boil with medium spice. After my fourth tray I called it quits (to be fair, after the first one, the trays were small...2 - 2 1/2 clusters on each tray. Yes, I have the meat sweats as I'm writing this so I guess I ate enough. All you can eat is pricey, $56, so I probably failed tonight, but at least it was a tasty effort.
Always a great time at this local seafood place. Yes, there are many of these places throughout the DMV but this one stands out with exceptional service and quality ingredients. Our group of 8 took a chance and bought the AYCE for about $58+. It was the men vs women. I honestly believe that the men ate more than the women. We ate fried and steamed and imbibed on their boozy drinks. A good time was had by all. Jeremy was our server. His excellent and attentive service made the whole experience worth writing about.
Found this new seafood broil spot in Chantilly, I've seen it passing by. It is a large establishment. I tried their all you can eat. There are so many options. Seafood: I ordered snow crab legs, blue crab and shrimp. All were very tasty. Appetizers: I also ordered fried oysters- well worth it. The calamari was also good. The cheese stick had a wonderful cheese pull!
Tried Ocean Crab recently and wow -- this place delivered! For $55.99 all-you-can-eat, it's not only a solid deal, but a better value than places like Tasty Crab in Woodbridge ($79.99), and honestly, a better experience too. Let's start with the appetizers. You can order as many as you'd like, which I appreciated -- and even more so, I liked that the portions were smaller. Some places will fill you up with oversized apps to keep you from the seafood, but Ocean Crab keeps it smart. We tried the crab bites, calamari, fried shrimp, and mozzarella sticks. They were okay -- nothing to rave about, but not bad either. But we weren't there for the apps... We came for the seafood -- and they nailed it. The Old Bay / garlic butter combo was delicious. Rich, flavorful, and not overly salty or greasy. They didn't skimp on anything. The crab leg clusters were fat and perfectly cooked -- tender, juicy, and the meat slid right out of the shells (which true crab lovers know is a rare and beautiful thing). The restaurant itself was clean and spacious with a great vibe -- good music, a solid bar setup, and quick, friendly service. Our server was super attentive, and food came out fast, which made the experience feel effortless and fun. We've hit up most of the unlimited seafood spots in the area, and this one is hands-down the best we've been to. If I had to nitpick, I'd say I wish they offered a few more seafood options -- scallops would be a great addition -- but that's more of a suggestion than a complaint. Ocean Crab is officially our go-to from now on. Highly recommend if you're craving great seafood without the sticker shock!
6/21 This is exactly how a seafood boil should taste. Flavorful, fresh, and served piping hot, with plenty of fresh garlic cloves that enhance every bite. A special thank you to David for providing outstanding service and making our first visit a great experience. There was a line of people waiting to be seated, which is always a good sign of a popular restaurant. The atmosphere was charming, the seafood was incredibly fresh, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be back!
Stopped here during my 5 hr layover a quick uber ride there from IAD. The place looks like your typical seafood shack. It was very clean, chill environment, and the service was perfect. They had an all you can eat for $58 but I didn't have that type of time, so I settled for the Blue Crab boil. 1/2 lb was 6 crabs and it came with corn and two potatoes. I got mild with all seasonings but then I ordered a side of medium sauce for the kick. The seafood was very fresh and came out nice and hot in a bag. I'm from Texas and Blue Crab is not a staple there, so this Crab fix was just what I needed.
2 years ago
This was my second time dining at Ocean Crab and I always get the AYCE (All You Can Eat). My all time favorite has got to be the green mussels, they're always the meatiest and the seasoning is just right. The portion sizing for each serving is great depending on how many people is eating. The waiters are always attentive with making their rounds ensuring the next round for the table is ready to go by the time we finish our tray of food. All in all, I've had a pleasant experience both times I've eaten here and will certainly come back again. read more
4 years ago
Just a heads up, call ahead and make reservations. That being said, I was pretty pleased with this new restaurant. The food was fresh, well prepared, and at a reasonable price! Some cons, they don't have their alcohol license yet, which kinda sucks BUT they assured me they are waiting for it. Didn't know they took reservations so we didn't know to make one. Finally, bathrooms could have been cleaner. All that being said, I am definitely coming back. Very impressed for this being a brand new establishment and I know it's going to just continue to improve. read more
Ocean Crab open for 1.5 months in Centerville is amazing! EASILY BETTER THAN Crafty Crab and Crazy Crab! Music was at a level that was not deafening like Crafty Crab. You can have a conversation with the person across from you. There was no cop at the entrance and the quality of Snow Crab legs were bigger and tasted better than what you get at Crazy Crab. The environment was clean and spacious. The staff was friendly and attentive. Easily the best AYCE for seafood in NOVA. read more
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It's definitely a great seafood place to go! Fresh seafood, rich tasted garlic butter sauce. YUM. Chicken pop corn. Chicken wings. Calamari are soooooooo good. Little bit far away from where I live. But doesn't bother me to go there again. read more
Both my friend and I did the all you can eat option. We went on a Wednesday night and it wasn't super busy. The service was good and the seafood was delicious! You can tell the snow crabs were fresh. Have been recommending to my friends and will be back soon! read more
3 years ago
Very disappointing! From the dusty bathroom to the cold food, not worth spending so much money on cold food, basically tasteless. The place is big and the atmosphere was basically a video of Disney "Moana" playing at the bar. The snow crab legs were overcook and hard to remove. Crawfish was rubbery. Total disappointment. Our server, Nico, apologized 5 times for making us wait, even though there were only serving 4 tables. Definitely not worth it! read more
1 year ago
I've been on a mission to try all the new Cajun crab places and ocean crab is the newest offering in our area, nestled in a strip mall right near 28 and 50. Our waiter was a really nice guy who convinced me that their spice was on the mild side so I upgraded to the spiciest level and it was perfect. Not enough to make you sweat but just enough to make the mouth start tingling. They offer both all-you-can-eat (AYCE) and ala carte options but if you want AYCE, everyone at the table has to order AYCE too. My date and I wanted different spice levels so we went all carte and both got 1 lb of snow crab legs. These were super fresh. Of all the recent Cajun crab places I've been to, ocean crab had the freshest snow crab. Their Mix All flavor for the seafood was just amazing. The fried oyster basket was also fantastic. All in all, I'll definitely come back here and maybe try AYCE next time. read more
The name implies ocean crab, and a crab will greet you at the door. It's not alive, thankfully, because it's a giant one. An alive giant crab would be cumbersome at best. The decor and vibe are very fitting for the restaurant restaurant. Flashy lobster and crab on wall, hanging kayak, hints of watersports makes for a great place to enjoy seafood. We called ahead of time just in case there wasn't enough room on a weekend, and it was a good thing we did. Throughout our meal, the restaurant was nearly 95 percent full. We chose the AYCE seafood menu. And the portion is fantastic for $56 per person. You can order as many times as you want as long as you finish it within 2 hours of sitting down. Brandon, the server, was outstanding. I'd like to acknowledge him for his great service this evening (Friday, 22nd July, 2022). I'd like to thank Brandon for taking care of us and the other tables nearby so quickly and gracefully. He was always attentive to all of the tables and didn't bother anyone by asking if "we're doing okay" every 5 minutes, but I've noticed that he is watching out for everyone. One thing I would definitely suggest the kitchen to do is, because it's called seafood boil, I would literally boil the seafood in the preferred sauce of choice for the customer. In every way, the taste would be superior. Because, just steaming seafood plain makes for flavorless food. Like, the blue crab was steamed, it lacked flavor and didn't matter that we dipped it in butter, it would still taste plain. The sauce was not particularly hot in temperature or spicyness as the name suggested. However a nice seafood boil should be steaming; which these weren't at all. Food went cold very fast. The crawfish tasted acidic and smelled funny, either because something was wrong with them or because none of the flavor was actually absorbed. I believe the crawfish batch actually went bad. I hope they investigated it after we left. Please be aware that if you do not finish what you ordered, you will be charged by the pound. Particularly for seafood. The music was not horrible, but I would add some jazz or blues to better represent Seafood or Cajun cuisine. Heavy metals do not mix well with seafood restaurants. Although I enjoy songs from Disturbed or Five finger death punch; I know most people would not find it appealing. Overall, I liked the place. Maybe I'll ask the next time so the cooks actually boil my seafood in sauce. read more
4 years ago
Was very excited to try this new AYCE seafood restaurant. Seems that this physical restaurant location is cursed because it has changed so many times, but hopefully Ocean Crab survives. Pretty minimal decor when you walk in. I think they should get rid of the big canoe or whatever it is in the middle. Takes up space and my friend bumped her head on it. Okay onto the food.....well first, if you do the AYCE option, it's $56 per person and everyone at the table has to do it. Includes one soft drink, but they only have Pepsi products. There are plenty of sides to choose and you pick 3 seafood choices. The first tray that came out had sausage, corn, potatoes and hard boiled egg included. The subsequent trays don't come with that unless you order it as your side and it's a smaller tray. There are 4 different butter options to choose from as well as different spice levels. My favorite would be the mix all butter. Seafood review... snow crab was definitely my favorite. Meaty, firm and sweet. Was a bit disappointed with the blue crab. They were on the smaller side and barely had any meat. The headless shrimp were worth ordering. Pretty big, firm shrimp. Same with crawfish if that's your thing. The fried sides we ordered were good...nothing special but fillers lol. They were out of gumbo when we went. For a Wednesday night, they did well. I think most, if not all tables were occupied. Getting there around 6pm is a good time. No alcohol yet. Servers are very friendly and nice. read more
2 years ago
Pretty good place to come get your crab fix! The snow crabs were great and very meaty. The shrimp were a very decent size and the clams were yum. Needed a little more seasoning to be even throughout the whole broil, but other than that very good. Chose the seasoning that was a mix of all 3 that they offered. Very tasty We had an 8pm reservation, but left our information if any tables opened up earlier. We were able to get in around 7:15 and sat right away. Love how close and convenient this is to my house. Definitely satisfied my crab craving I had for 2 weeks. Will absolutely come back! read more
Recommend? Depends Repeat? Depends $56 All You Can Eat (ACYE) Seafood broil. $69.50 after Tax+18% (Grat for 6+ parties) The inside is spacious and had a really good reservation system. Went with a party of 8 and the service was well done. Starters are better than the other similar AYCE places. +crab bites +hush puppies +gumbo +Snow Crab Legs are fresh, hot,and meaty which is the major reason for the 4-star. If you like just the streamed crab legs with hot butter... this would be your 10/10 recommendation +Green Mussels The mix-all Spicy just wasn't as flavorful as the others (Crazy Crab, Chasin Tail, Hot n Juicy etc) which is a huge factor on the recommendation Crawfish was disappointing as a result cuz that's where the sauce truly shines. Does NOT have scallops. read more
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I have been here so many times since their soft opening a few years ago up to now. I can confidently say I don't think their quality nor service has gone down at all. I always stick with the mix all sauce on fire level of spicy and it's such a great balance of flavor and spice. The seafood is never skimpy or dirty tasting and the portions are well rationed. I've always had a good experience with the servers and they tend to check in with you frequently. I had recently tried the Ocean Jumbo combo instead of the AYCE special and between 3 people it was more than enough food and a much cheaper bill 3 ways vs. always coming to do AYCE if you just need a quick cajun seafood fix. The wings and mini crab bites are also soo delicious. read more
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Great location, great food, great service! Their crab legs were great, the blue crabs were fresh but on the smaller size, the fried oysters were HUGE and perfectly cooked. The crawdads were pretty good. The fried shrimp was good as i asked them to cook them lightly, since i saw another table get them and they looked overcooked. The corn appears to be the frozen rubbery corn on the cob, but i would suggest they use only fresh corn if possible as it shows the care and love put into the food even more with fresh corn. I had the all you can eat meal, but was too full to try much more so I will have to try some of the other offerings on the ayce menu next time. You dont have to have any butter flavors or seasonings if you dont want, as you can ask for it "dry" they call it and you can get seasoning on the side vs on it. I will say that the fried catfish is NOT catfish. It's a standard (but very tasty) white fish that you see in most asian buffets. But i have seen some restaurants, over the years, call that same exact fish catfish. Anyway, they do have some rap and hip hop music in the background, which i'm not a fan of or nightclub music when trying to enjoy an expensive meal, but they also have a jukebox which, when played, competes with the background music. I would suggest they have some relaxing background music for when the jukebox is not in use. They will do very well there, and I wish them the very best. read more
2 years ago
Another year, another birthday dinner at Ocean Crab! Brought family that was visiting this time, they loved it as well. Prices are still great, food and service as well. Big shout out to JT - it was his first day working there and did lovely job! read more
3 years ago
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! This is our second time here and I am leaving with a FULL belly and a happy heart. Everything was great from the food to the service! Kai was our server and he was so attentive and helpful. He showed us a crab leg cracking tip that changed the game! We love it here and would highly recommend it. read more
3 years ago
Personally, I think this place is over price, compared to quantity they serve. Seafood wasnt quite fresh neither. I preferred Crazy crab in Fairfax, even though they are more pricey. read more
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Wow! I finally found the best all you can eat seafood joint in the DMV metro area. The price is very reasonable for the amount of high quality crab legs and oysters. You can adjust the seasoning to your liking and the food is very delicious. Great cocktails selection too - check out their lavender martini. Try to book in advance on weekends. Been here multiple times and service is always up to par. Highly recommended! read more
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Came in one evening for dinner with friends... they have a decent size dining room, but they have some very odd rules, which I find completely ridiculous considering what they charge for their food.... You pay $55 for the all-you-can-eat dinner and then select a few appetizers and a few primary seafood items... That's not too unusual, but then you MUST eat it all or you get charged for what you don't finish... WTF?!?! You paid for it and they gambled by having an AYCE joint, there should be no further fee! The bigger issue I had was that the crab legs weren't that fresh... they were very rubbery and hard to crack, as they just bent. Many of the blue crab we opened were bare inside or loaded with odd colored meat... the "mustard" in a crab should be yellow in color, that's how it got its name, but it was more gray. The fried shrimp and the crab balls tasted good... so did the hush puppies. Service was very good... friendly and helpful. They also have a nice hand washing station in the dining room for you to clean up. They offer plastic gloves (though they're hard to grip your food to work on it with them on) and bibs too. Overall, I can say I've been... Not interested in returning. read more
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14005 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy
Chantilly, VA 20151
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Is there a time limit for AYCE? I know some do 2 hours etc.
I'm trying to remember. I can't recall if it's 2hrs or 1.5hrs. But I do believe there is a time limit.
What hours are they open? Is the AYCE available all the time or certain times?
Sunday- Thursday: 12-9pm Friday and Saturday: 12-10pm
What's the AYCE price for kids?
It is based on height, I believe. My two kiddos (ages 7 and 10) were charged half price.
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