From the service to the food, it was amazing. quick service and made they made the ordering process very easy. food came out good and the seafood was fresh and not overly salty or spicy. definitely my new go to spot for seafood and again the staff was very helpful and welcoming. read more

@oceancrabchantilly Hands down easily my new favourite AYCE seafood boil establishment! Everything was SO FREAKING GOOD. I'm a oyster fan, so of course we also ordered the variations of Oysters which was a 10/10! Ocean deluxe for 4ppl: Crab legs, shrimp, mussels, crayfish, potatoes & corn all in a Cajun garlicky sauce. Crabcake balls: Super tasty, a crowd pleaser for sure. Fried Oysters: Tradional, crispy, comes with sweet potato fries! Raw Oysters: We had a great fresh batch, plump and in season. Steamed Oysters: SHOW STOPPER, these were sooooo good and garlicky. A must try in my book! Staff was so kind and helpful, and overall casual ambiance. I can't wait to come back here! I highly reccomend and when you go visit tell them SpicyAivy reccomended to you -insta @ SpicyAivy read more

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Pretty decent I give it a 6.5 out 10 need little more flavor other than that pretty decent. read more

Quick seating, $5 summer drink specials, AYCE $55pp Service was rather prompt friendly staff, spacious dining and bar area. Two sink wash stations The food was ok.. nothing to write home about. Sadly I think Crafty crab sauce has more flavor and we got hot for spice level and it didn't have a kick. My nose was dry as a flask. Food: crab bites, whiting fish, fried oysters were really good especially the crab bites. The premature baby crab legs we got was a sheer disappointment like I didn't know they could remove the legs before they grow into their new shell lol. Like my fingers were bigger than the clusters we received!! Definitely not worth it in my opinion. The meat was stuck to the walls inside the tiny shells, the shell on many just bend no breaking like rubber. Needless to say I won't be back to the Ocean for any Crabs read more

what an amazing night of seafood! from the delicious cocktails to all the fresh creatures, that we indulged in, we loved ocean crab Chantilly! We went with the Ocean Jumbo and let me tell you it was some work to crack those crab legs but they were so tasty! we also tried half dozen oysters and crab bites - that were filled with crab (not breading)! Such family friendly vibes, amazing staff, plenty parking and spotless clean! My hubby also got the classic Bourbon smash and they don't skimp on the alcohol . So worth the drive! Highly recommended!! read more

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I really enjoyed this place. We arrived a bit late and closer to closing and the staff was super nice to give us a chance to try to do an all you can eat under an hour lol. We had a super nice waitress as well who have us great suggestions. Here's what we ordered: 1) all you can eat snow crab legs- delicious!!! I finally learned how to use the crab leg crack utensils after 10 attempts haha it also came with potatoes, corn and sausages which was so good! We got the "mix all" as the sauce too. Def tasty. 2) blue crab- my bf liked it but I wasn't a fan. Only because it was the whole body and I couldn't look it in the eyes and eat it. I know..it's weird but I'm sure it tasted good haha 3) for the sides we ordered the gumbo- which was decent, the fried Shrimp and calamari which was good. Overall, had a great experience and was sooooo stuff! Highly recommend. read more

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On our 1st visit the food was delicious, I had the sea bass, my husband had the salmon, which were both cooked to perfection. The service and ambiance was good. We're looking forward to our next visit. read more

Decided to try again... talk about things going sideways... Decided to do one of their crab/shrimp combos... but hubby doesn't eat sausage so asked if I could get in separate bag. No problem was the reply. I then said we also wanted a 1/2 lb of crawfish.... No here we started to run into a issue... no the waitress says as it clearly says you have to order a minimum of a lb total at the top. I'm like we are ordering this combo at the bottom is this still a issue? She said she would ask then went I think I can add it on (they order with a handheld computer system) Says no problem I can add it.. great I said but that crawfish should be Cajun med ... other it's. Was doing garlic butter Med... who she keys things in Then she comes back quickly with no they can't separate out the crawfish... that it all must be with the same seasoning . No don't want it that way... but yet they can separate out the sausage? Seems unreasonable that they can't/won't... especially since they would due to the sausage... it's steamed in a bag ... this is a issue??? Hubby was adamant that he wanted the different spicing on the different seafood... and he didn't want to order additional food we couldn't finished... Even stranger is we ordered crawfish and a lobster tail last visit... those we could do with separate seasonings and they were served separately.... So very inconsistent on when things can be spiced differently... and when it has to be together... So we left.... Hubby didn't want to argue... read more

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I have been here several times and the food has always been good but however the price for AYCE has been increasing every visit. I am quite disappointed that their AYCE has been bumped up to the upper 60s per person but no longer include drinks. Also whenever we ordered potato, sausage, and corn to the broil batch, they only put in one to two pieces per batch...Pretty sad Also do not order the fish bowl cocktail, what I got was not advertised at all. The menu item described it to have candy fish. It came in a small cup, no fish. I asked the waiter and they said apparently they no longer serve it with the fish candy because people complained about it getting melted and gross in the drink....so why keep the drink in the menu then? I asked about a partial discount because I ordered it specifically for the candy but they didn't give me anything and still charged me $14 for a fishless fishbowl, makes me sad. read more

The AYCE deal is probably the best bang for your buck. The seafood was amazing along with the sauce they mix it with. Service is amazing, they are quick to come check in on you so you can order another round and ensure you are consistently eating read more

Tonight was a busy night for OC I understand but the service just wasn't it and I drove over an hour to eat @ this establishment! The food was mediocre and not worth the $55 for the AYCE! You actually have to agree with the table on the items to select. The last visit I had I was able to order what I wanted and my son did the same. I'm just very disappointed about it all. What a waste of time & money!! read more

One of our favorite places to eat, we visit ocean crab multiple times every month and the food is always outstanding. Highly recommend for any seafood lover! read more

Came here with a group early Friday evening. It was practically empty when we got here but was full by the time we left. We ordered the all you can eat option and since our party was so big, they brought out two trays of food each time and each tray allows for 3 types of seafood on it at a time. I think in total our table ate 8 or 9 trays of food. The flavor was good and it wasn't super salty like some other places. What I like most about this place is that it is clean and doesn't smell like seafood. If you walked in, you wouldn't even know it was an all you can eat seafood restaurant as it is so clean. Also love the hand washing sinks right inside the dining area so people don't have to go to the bathroom to wash their hands. A nice touch. read more

Ocean Crab - All you can eat - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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This is a new-ish ayce seafood boil Cajun creole place in town. We came with friends and they were doing a promotion which is why we ended up going with a combo order instead of ayce, which worked out well for us. The waitstaff is super friendly and helpful in explaining everything. We ended up ordering some shrimp, mussels, crab legs, sausage, corn, and potatoes. With the combo, it came out to less than the $55.99 per person, and we didn't have to walk away in a food coma. The food came in these puffed up bags that I think we were supposed to shake to get the flavor all mixed but we definitely skipped that step... The reason why I think that is because we thought the food was a little bland. We did end up dipping a lot of the ingredients but honestly there wasn't a lot of sauce to go around. Would shaking the bag have helped? I'm not sure, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. The sauce itself is tasty but there is definitely better in this area. The seafood itself was very fresh and well cooked. They also have a great selection and there's definitely something here for everyone, as long as you like seafood! It's a little further out of the way for us so I'm not sure if we'll be back but it's something to recommend for family and friends visiting if they want some ayce seafood read more

Ocean Crab - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

My bestie told me this place was good so you know I had to try it out. It's all you can eat for $59 I think don't quote me on the price and you get 2 hrs. We went with the all you can eat first up hush puppies, boil in bag and crab balls. Hush puppies perfect , crab balls ok. The shrimp crab legs potatoes and corn was ok I got all seasons mixed it wasn't my favorite. Tried the fried oysters they were wet and mushy it's a no for me. The food was just ok. When you eat seafood seasoning is everything. The waiter was friendly and attentive. The tables and benches are not in the ground so they kept moving and sliding I didn't like that. Overall I don't recommend this restaurant nothing stood out and the food was just ok. read more

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We have tried many seafood boils and Ocean Crab is the absolute best! There is never hit or miss with them...its always a hit! We visit at least twice a month and get the Lobster seafood boil every time with a side of hushpuppies to dip in the garlic sauce in the boil bag!yummmmmmm!! read more

Great place for seafood AYCE! I usually order 3 starters like Cajun fries, fried oyster, fried Catfish and cheese sticks (drop in all mixed and hot on fire) so good !!! For seafood, I definitely recommend snow crab legs, clams and crawfish in mixed all sauce and on fire! If you are not sure about your spicy level then you can ask for sauce on the side. I like the sauce here because it's perfect seasoning and not too salty which is easy to eat with seafood. The seafood trays will come with eggs, corns, potatoes and sausages! Sausages were good too. The severs were nice and friendly. The restaurant was clean. Overall was good ! read more

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Super impressed by this place! The seafood was fresh and the flavors were on point, just the right balance. For once the seasoning was not too salty. Also, I love spicy but can't handle it sadly, and medium was the right level of spiciness without ruining my palate. We ordered three rounds of shrimp (tried both head on and headless), snow crab legs, clams, mussels, crawfish, and blue crabs. We also got a dozen of raw oysters, which were not too briny and clean. The menu also includes a variety options for "appetizers" aka fried goodies such as fried whiting and fried oysters! For $55.99/person, the price may seem steep for some, but you're paying for AYCE and the premium quality of seafood. Highly recommend for any seafood lovers from the DMV area, definitely worth the drive out to Chantilly. read more

Ocean Crab - First round. - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Very pleasant visit. Lots of parking and a decent amount of seating, so despite it being busy, we didn't wait on a Friday evening. We considered getting the all you can eat, but ended up with a pound of snow crab legs and a pound of shrimp. Interestingly, when you order 2 pounds, you get a free 1/2 pound of mussels, shrimp, or a couple other options. We got some extra shrimp and found ourselves stuffed. Just as well that we skipped the AYCE since we just don't have the appetite! Service was excellent and the food was excellent. We are plotting our return. read more

Visited Ocean Crab a handful of times, and always a pleasure. As always, David and Timmy always accommodating and make great conversations with. Food is warming and the hospitality is a huge plus-- thanks, guys! read more

Tried Ocean Crab for the first time tonight for dinner, and it was outstanding! Our waiter, Noah, was terrific and really gave us some good tips about what to order. He even showed us how to eat a crawfish! The 3 of us had the Ocean Jumbo and the crab meat fries, and everything was so good! But the highlight of our evening there was Noah! We will definitely go back there again and hope we get him as our waiter! read more

Located in a plaza with a busy parking lot. The wait wasn't too bad approx 30 mins at dinner time. The snow crab boil was plenty for two people to share. We had the garlic parm seasoning with medium heat. There is no sausage in the combo, but you can order that separately if you want it. The waitress was amiable and found time to stop at the table to check on us. Enjoy! read more

Ocean Crab - Snow Crab Special Combo - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Friday at 2pm! I ordered a pound of dungeonous crab and a pound king crab legs and too my surprise they said o could get a FREE pound of whatever I like. I was in heaven eating like I have no shame . It's a great place if you love seafood. read more

Everything except the crab is good. Service is fine, environment was clean and open. The crab was awful. The quality is flash frozen but frozen too long and steamed too long. The crab meat was sticking against the shell. No clean breaks. Meat was grainy. For the crab alone I would not come back. read more

Ocean Crab - What do you call old Snow crab leg meat? - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

The AYCE was a great experience and food was delicious. We got garlic butter (hot) and lemon pepper (hot) and both were tasty. The crawfish, mussel and clams were a great size and very fresh (not frozen). The service was attentive and the manager, Rulong, was hospitable and friendly. Food came out within a reasonable time. Ambiance was chill and the environment was great for grabbing a beer and some drinks. I would highly recommend this place for seafood and a good time! read more

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Love love love it. We went to crazy crab before but let me tell u I love this place more and it might be my new favorite place for seafood. Let start with crab legs. They give great amounts for us. Sauce just great. Although some tray was salty, but it's ok. Crab balls was great, actually crab meat in it not just fake crab meat in it. Calamari was good as well. Omg the fries oyster was amazing. Oyster were big and meaty. The service was great. They constantly check on us. Refill our drink. A+ for the service Place is big enough for big group of people. Nice and clean. Cute decorations Definitely come back for more. Highly recommend it. read more

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Ok this has probably gotten to be my go to for seafood . The price is right and the food is great , oh yeah and the drinks . Service has always been given with a smile. The food is prepared fresh and to your order. Any one who loves seafood really needs to try it out . For $60 all you can eat or they also have an regular menu for those with less or smaller appetites Don't think I will ever be cooking crabs legs / shrimp , crawfish etc. as home again. And the sides are pretty good also , my favorite sweet potato fries , and coleslaw . read more

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

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We ordered a ton of mixed seafood boil as part of a potluck for carryout. First off, the bag was double bagged and still leaking. We were provided with aprons, trays and gloves which was nice. As soon as the seafood was poured out into the trays, we could tell the seafood wasn't fresh. The shellfish were mostly chipped and broken, no real whole pieces. The sausage looked undercooked. None of it tasted fresh, mostly mushy, including the shrimp - also mushy. This was on a Friday night, when it should be busy and orders fresh. Would not order from here again, waste of money. read more

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The all you can eat for 55.99 a person is well worth it! You can pick up to 3 appetizers and 3 seafood items for your boil per round. We barely made it through one round. There is a catch, whatever you don't eat, you have to pay and take it home. However, they let you customize it per round. So, if you don't want any more potato's or sausages or if you'd like less crab, you have the option to do so. Customer service was awesome as well! Establishment is kind of bland looking but who cares anyways. We came for the food! read more

Ocean Crab - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

An okay spot if you don't want to drive to Centreville or Falls Church. We didn't do AYCE so can't speak to that. We got the combos and some fried apps. In my mind, the apps should come out first and not mid meal when your hands are all soaked. The seafood was just fine...nothing special. Seems like the sauce was just thrown on last minute so they didn't have time to marinate with the seafood like most of the other establishments I've been to. read more

Do not go to Ocean Crab here is the experience you will get when going there so if you want all you can eat then the whole table has to order all you can. I will repeat this because it blew my mind. You will not be allowed to order all you can eat! Then they bring out crab legs to 4 of us and will sitting waiting without any food in front of the waiter comes and tells us that the manager wants us to know that we have 2 hours limit to eat and we have 45 minutes left. Like how rude! The owner of this establishment should be ashamed and educated on how to treat customers! Especially ones that will not come back so thank you Kim. And whoever the person is that owns this joint what a joke!(Chantilly,VA) this is filthy and rundown. read more

Came here last month for snow crab legs. The reviews are pretty much on target. Personally, I did not realize the crabs would come in the bag they were steamed in, with all the seasoning and butter inside. This was not my preferred way to get it bc I like to control how much butter I use for the legs, and it was already drenched inside the bag. For this reason I wouldn't go back, but yes, the food was very good. read more

I had never been to a seafood boil place that offers AYCE and this is now a new favorite! It's about $60 per person for AYCE but I would say it's definitely worth it. All the seafood we got was very fresh especially the snow crabs and crawfish and they're pretty generous with portions. You also get unlimited appetizers/sides such as fries, calamari, wings, and etc. SAY LESS! Our server was great and very accommodating. The restaurant is also very nice, open, and clean. I would definitely come back here :) read more

Ocean Crab - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Great location and plenty of parking. Big space with all the tables very spread out and it was comfy. Nice decor. They were a good busy so definitely recommend you call for a reservation (especially if you have a big party). We had a large group so the trays were nice and full with plenty of variety. We did the AYCE and there were plenty to pick from (sadly, they removed the scallops). They also had other items for AYCE like hushpuppies, gumbo, and etc. My biggest complaint is that the seafood was really salty and it got progressively saltier as we kept ordering (super glad ayce comes with a drink). Lots of old bay that it made my mouth tingly. A dryer seasoning unlike the other seafood restaurants around the area. Would recommend you at least try and see if it is for you. I might not go again just because I don't enjoy salt like that but some of my friends were okay with it. read more

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We went to Ocean Crab this past weekend for the 4th or 5th time. We've had such a great experience the last few times that we keep coming back. However, this last time, was a total disappointment and I'm afraid I won't be going back for a while. We did the AYCE seafood boil for 2 people. The crab legs were extremely hard to crack/peel and maybe because of overcooking. We got about 4 rounds of the crab legs and they were all a disappointment. The service was also extremely poor. Our waiter wasn't around each time we had to order so we asked another waiter who kept walking by our table. He refused to help us because he was not our waiter and couldn't help find our waiter. I was soo turned off by this waiter - I didn't ask him to put in a new order for us. I simply asked him to help find our waiter - unless he wants me to get up and look for him. Finally after a few minutes of trying to locate our waiter, he came to our table and our order came out immediately. But this happened every single time we needed to place the next round. It became very frustrating after the second time. Once again, we've really enjoyed our food here in the past and wish I didn't have this bad experience as this place was very close to home. Maybe because it was a Friday night and they were busier than usual but that shouldn't dismiss the poor service or bad quality of the food. read more

Been here 5 times and every single time the service has been god awful. This review is long overdue this was meant to be, I'll be taking my leave at Ocean Crab. My absence will not only affect myself but others reading this since I hope this helps you reconsider your decision on dining at Ocean Crab, Chantilly. read more

Simply Amazing Food! Fresh delicious . Service was also on point. Also the bar area was gorgeous.

When I've had a bad day, nothing cheers me up more than crab legs. Meaty, tasty, juicy, and succulent crab legs. What attracted me to this new seafood place in Chantilly is the proximity to my home and the price. I ordered the Dungeness Special twice with 1/2 pound of shrimp, 2 huge crab clusters, one Dungeness crab leg, corn, potatoes, and sausage for $44. That is a steal! I haven't dined in for AYCE. But the quality of the crab and shrimp was good both times. The sauce was weak in terms of flavor. I ordered mixed (combination of all the sauces) both times and the amount of garlic was skimpy. I also couldn't really taste lemon, pepper, or cajun spices. But for the price and the good seafood, it keeps me coming back. read more

Ocean Crab - Dungeness Special - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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

Ocean Crab - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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