Amazing fried oysters. They were huge and NOT fried till dry. Plump and juicy. Then the crawfish. Even out of season. Superb. Got the Cajun Hot. Even being from Colorado I know how to pinch the tails and suck the heads. Great spice. My server,Son, knew I was a first timer here and was so friendly and helpful. Total thumbs up on this place. I want a toasted bun po boy with those oysters. Thanks. Tom read more

Love Cajun crawfish and this is one of the best place to come with friends and family . Staffs was super nice and attentive . read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Overall, the HYPE WAS REAL. Found this place on TikTok during a recent trip to Dallas and I'm so glad I came here. Maybe it's from being in MN where food is usually not as spicy and the seafood boil is just alright that it made this place amazing. Everything came out hot, which is great. The seafood boil was actually spicy and well seasoned- you just have to mix it as little more. The garlic noodles is the perfect touch! Definitely recommend putting the garlic noodles inside your seafood boil- trust meeeee. It's so heavenly, buttery and savory- I'm still thinking about it being back home in MN now. The catfish was pretty good too- crispy on the outside with a nice light batter and tender on the inside. Not dried at all! The service was ok, a lot of young boys who were somewhat friendly. Plenty of parking and the decor inside was cute. read more

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This location is very clean. The service was immaculate. The vibes are always going. Food was hot and fast. If you do not like spicy foods get the mild or regular, because the hot is HOT . I got two #1's with a kids meal : Fried shrimp . Make sure you try the drinks!! read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - My #1 We ordered to go - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Love their combo fried rice & catfish basket. Had the seafood boil in the past it's good too - like that it's customizable. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Shrimp fried rice & catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I don't understand how this place has such high ratings. My friend and I decided to give this place a try after seeing an Instagram post about their "all you can eat" seafood option for only $44 per person. We went on a Wednesday evening. Place wasn't too packed. Sat down right away. Ordered our first round of the all you can eat. Food was cold. No taste. No spice. No seasoning. Shrimp was dirty. Crab legs were small. Gumbo was weird (I don't think they make roux the way normal people make roux). Lemon pepper wings had no lemon pepper (how?). Clams were nasty and looked old. Octopus was big and chewy. Extremely overcooked. Garlic noodles were beyond dry with no flavor. Fried pickles were wet and salty. The only thing that was good and called for a second round was the shrimp fried rice (even though the rice was VERY dry), the corn and the fried catfish. So I pretty much paid $63 to just drink and eat catfish, rice and corn). I'd only come back here for drinks. But I loved the fact that my bill was so low. Between the all you can eat, 3 happy drinks and their automatic 15% gratuity), I was pleased with my $63 bill. So I'd recommend you come here for $5 drinks and shots (3pm-6pm), good customer service and great music playing over the speakers. I'll stick to my regular spot I go to for seafood where EVERYTHING on the menu is clean, hot and flavorful. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Shrimp fried rice, fried catfish, garlic noodles, clams, shrimp, octopus, broccoli and sausage. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

You walk in and order at the counter- and then you're on your own after that, so if you need a drink refill don't expect people to come check on you- just flag them down, they're friendly and more than happy to help. There were enough people in there to not make us worry that it was awful food, but easily got a table (you obviously seat yourself). Someone's on the floor bussing the tables, so you don't clean up after yourself and there were never piles of mess sitting there, she's very efficient. The crab was handled perfectly - I had no issues getting my meat out and they were GREAT sized clusters. I chose the build your own boil and they asked if I wanted the potatoes, corn, and sausage- I opted for everything but the corn. The sauce was great- however at the bottom it's pure sludge- it's like...paste. We asked for a garlic butter to dip the crab in- they obliged. I will 100% be going back to this place, it's one of the best ones I've been to. I'm so glad it's in my area. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Build your own-- 1lb crab, shrimp, potato, andouille --Cajun sauce - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My seafood boil was good. A bit pricey but I would say average these days. This was all $35. Good vibe and music playing the service was fast maybe not super friendly, but not rude at all. The seafood boil was jampacked with flavor no complaints. Well they could have given me a bigger piece of sausage. The sausage piece is very small. I say this because shrimp and crawfish really don't cost that much. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Yes yes !! This place was soo good reasonable prices , a lot of food indeed. Was soo delicious couldn't finish my food it was so much food!

food service and ambiance was soooo teaa , I loved my seafood boil I always get snow crab and everything else w it and my shot to top it offf oh and the frozen daq la are so good John and Vincent are such great waitresses! very attentive! read more

I'm really picky about seafood because I lived near the ocean on the East Coast and had a variety of fresh seafood to choose from. I was nearby and thought that I would try them out. Wellll let's just say that I highly recommend this establishment. The garlic noodles with shrimp was flavorful and a decent sized portion. That sauce was delicious so next time I think I will get extra sauce. I got a pound of crawfish medium spice as you can see, I had nice sized ones and the spice was just the right amount of heat for me. I actually put some of that spice on my noodles. It was busy when I went but my to go order was actually ready 10 minutes earlier than expected. The service was friendly and efficient. Nice atmosphere when I walked in and the layout was perfect since the restaurant is small. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Crawfish Medium Spice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food was really good and fresh. I army back twice the next day and you can order ramen.

The service was decent. The ambiance was nice, I liked the decor. The food however, awful, we got fried pickles and garlic noodles and those were great! I'll be honest about that one. In addition to that though the crawfish was most definitely frozen, as with the crab. I mean it's literally crawfish season and they still aren't fresh, worst seafood boil I have ever had and my best friend who came with me, and she's got Louisiana roots she's also agrees. This place was great except for the main component the seafood. Very chewy and disgusting only reason we ate it all was because it cost us a whopping $111. Not worth it at all. Have a better time at shell shack. This place needs to close. Maybe use fresh seafood and people will come back. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The catfish was decent, but the fries were disappointing--small, bland, and lacking crunch. The parmesan barely stuck, making them not worth recommending. Condiments were given in tiny to-go containers, which felt stingy, and I had to ask for more. If I were to return, it would be for the seafood boil, as most reviews for that are positive. read more

Came here for the king crab and shrimp boil. Primary issue I have is that they DO NOT DEVEIN THE SHRIMP!!!! Yes you can taste it too, yuck! Tried the Cajun garlic sauce and it was pretty good. Their setup inside needs some sort of adjusting bc they have multiple signs telling you to wait in line for to go but after waiting 30+ minutes that apparently wasn't the case lol. Otherwise it's a typical casual seafood boil place and the cashier was friendly. read more

I'm not even gonna hold you! I enjoyed my time at this restaurant. You order before you sit down. I moved to Dallas last year and this the first time I actually had a good seafood boil that was well seasoned! Now I will say the fact that I had to peel & clean the headless shrimp annoyed me but I got over due to the flavor. The margarita are really good and strong too! The ambiance is laid back. A good place to watch the game and drink. I was content with the service as well. See full review on @foodiesonthemove_ on IG/ TikTok read more

REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOOOOOOD SEAFOOD. Their house sauce is so freaking good . Their prices are like any other seafood , and of course that means it's a little on the high side. Furthermore, You get your moneys worth in quality and quantity here. I also love when seafood restaurants allows you to get half pounds of items. Only downside about this place is that it's an hour or more away from me depending on traffic . But it's DEFINITELY WORTH THE DRIVE!!! It's soooo good we had to come here twice in one weekend . read more

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I went for the all you can eat and baby I didn't even make it to round 2 I was so stuffed. They allow you up to 4 rounds with so many options to choose from. Food was all hot fresh and flavorful. I personally loved the chicken wings , shrimp and tenders. I got a strawberry Pina colada and it was good but not strong. read more

The reviews on here are mixed, but I came on a Monday @7pm and was impressed! The seafood was fresh & flavorful. I decided to go w the RC Kick & Medium Sauce, which again made it so flavorful. The Pink Passion has me skeptical because it was tasty, but I felt a little something w just one . Also, the music this particular evening was great! IDK if someone was on the aux or not but whoever whatever DONT CHANGE IT! Lastly, the staff was nice, knowledgeable and helpful! read more

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So I'm not a fan of this place. We ordered a catfish basket and a lb of shrimp with sausage and corn. One thing I hate that they do is bring the food out separately instead of all at once. It was 15 min in between. The food did come out piping hot so that's a plus. The fish didn't taste like catfish, more like swai. The Cajun fries were the only thing I enjoyed. The shrimp were severely over cooked, rubbery, and not cleaned. The sauce was full of oil and lacked flavor. The corn and sausage had no flavor whatsoever, just oily. Not a fan. read more

Great experience, Damn good food, superb customer service. We had the number 8 combo (Crawfish, Crab, Shrimp, Clams, Sausage, potato and corn). They have 3 sauces, but I would recommend mixing them all together with medium or hot spice level. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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We had a great time for my girls bday. Johnny was our server, he did a great job! Would recommend for anyone who love a good seafood boil for their birthday read more

i had such a wonderful experience here. staff was always attentive and friendly even when we were there for a while. we tried their AYCE option and we definitely got our money's worth. food came out really fast when we ordered. the restaurant was clean. food was delicious with the right amount of seasoning. definitely recommend this place to anyone who's craving a seafood boil! read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - snow crabs with shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I've been here a few times they were good, up until i got food poisoning and sick from them. I will not be returning !! read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - I've been here a few times they were good up until i literally got food poisoning from them. I will not be returning !! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Server was the best part of the experience. Frequently checked to see if we needed anything. Ordering process too longer than expected. Upon entry you order prior to being seated. There were only 2 registers and 5 or so families waiting to order. Definitely a bottleneck especially when people are undecided. Once seated the food doesn't come out all at the same time. The fried food takes longer than the boiled meals. The food in the boiled bags were warm at best which made it difficult to peel the shrimp and crab legs. Once received, the catfish was fried really hard. Great service but not a location I will revisit. read more

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Boy o boy I love me some seafood boil! Was craving some crawfish and shrimp goodness, and came for an early Friday dinner. Ambiance: You first order up front and then grab a seat and they'll bring the food to your table. Friendly staff! Food: NOM NOM NOM + Rc Bucket 1: good sized mix of crawfish, shrimp, potato, sausage and corn. Great flavor and quality! + Fried Oysters: nice light batter, and decent size. Great when it came out toasty and hot. + Nashville Hot Chicken Sando: very spicy and I only got the medium spicy! Fresh and tasted good though, just will make you break a sweat. Got the Cajun fries which tasted great as well. + Kids Shrimp Meal: 4 pieces of nice large fried shrimp and fries + Chicken Wings: got the 12 piece with half buffalo and lemon pepper and they were super good! The buffalo wings reminded me of legit ones I used to eat in Buffalo, NY Can't wait to go back soon! read more

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Johnny is amazing!! Cool vibes, food and drinks. Definitely would come back again.......

this place never fail me, the customer experience always good and the crab legs are amazing. the location is perfect there is always parking and seating inside. Ambience is spacious read more

I had a 10/10 experience. I went to the one in Frankfurt. The atmosphere was nice and the food was TOP tier. I'm from Memphis and this is the first seafood place in Dallas that I would actually give a 10/10. The bag was seasoned to perfection and the portions are hugeeeeee. You definitely get your moneys worth. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Bag # 2 with a pound of shrimp added. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Went here for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised! Good music, quick service, and delicious food. I recommend the RC seasoning and the potatoes! read more

Love .. Love ... Love This place !! Definitely will be back .. time and time again .. actually one of the best seafood boils since moving to Dallas and I've tried a few .. this one is worth mentioning and recommending!! Everything I have tried on the Menu is It does get crowded at times and the atmosphere a bit loud when it's a full house but a clean establishment .. friendly and helpful staff .. food comes in a timely manner .. I definitely recommend giving it a try .. read more

On a Friday night me and my family went to go eat ,everything was good ,Food was delicious until when we got home later out stomachs started hurting And all of a sudden we started PASSING GAS!! WE WAS SHITTING THE WHOOLE NIGHT !!! read more

The Good: :: it's a local business! :: the food is deeeelicious....make sure you get the snow crab, king crab, sausage, garlic pasta, and calamari :: people working there are very nice and friendly :: parking lot is VERY well-lit and feels quite safe :: they offer you bibs and gloves to use while you eat--can come in handy when you are handling the spiciest level of food! :: great laid-back vibe :: plenty of parking The Bad: :: the beer selection leaves much to be desired. however, it's not a dealbreaker The Ugly: :: none Would I go back? Definitely yes! It's on my list of places to hit when I am in Dallas and visiting family. This place is IN. read more

Service was good and food was delicious. Had bucket #3 with Cajun and garlic mild seasoning and added 2 clusters of snow crab. Everything was cooked to perfection as the crab meat just pulled out the shell. Sausage, shrimp, potatoes and corn was good too. We will definitely be back. read more

I'm giving this local mom & pop seafood place five stars because of the hustle. The food takes a hot minute to come out but is well worth the wait it's fresh, well seasoned, and the perfect portion for folks looking to splurge with splurging. COVID UPDATE: no dining room option as of June 2020. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My friend who is from Louisiana said that this spot was the most authentic seafood place that she knows in Dallas so I was excited to try it! My friend and I shared the RC Bucket #5 with RC kick sauce. It came with 1 lb. Shrimp, snow crab, and crawfish with 3 each corn, potatoes and sausage and an appetizer of fried calamari. Let me get started on the calamari. I was raised in New England so I love me some good calamari and this was it. It was served with a spicy mayo dip which was delicious but I prefer marinara sauce. Now for the meal everything was delicious and perfectly seasoned. Literally the moment we sat down our food was ready within 5 minutes which was excellent! The RC kick sauce was absolutely delicious I kept dipping everything in it because you can choose the spice level and I chose mild. I wasnt a big fan of the crab though because the meat was very crumbly which happens to frozen crab or lobster. The flavor was good though but I wouldn't order the crab again. Service was good. They were busy and looked like they needed help but everyone was nice! All the servers were teenage boys and they honestly did well getting the food out and being professional. Try to get here early because this place gets very busy. I'll definitely be back! read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Calamari - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

First with the positive. The restaurant is nice and clean with a relaxed atmosphere. The waitstaff is friendly. It only goes down hill from here. They bring your order out piecemeal, so there was about a 10 minute gap between the time my husband received his order and I received mine. My husband ordered a crab boil with sausage. This was the most tasteless boil that has ever been boiled. It was just gross. The crab was over cooked and "watery". I ordered the catfish and shrimp combo. The catfish wasn't catfish. Swai, most likely. Whatever it was, it was hard and over cooked. The shrimp were large, butterflied, and well breaded but they had absolutely no seasoning. The fries were not fresh and unsalted. Even the tartar sauce tasted funny. Now that I'm typing this, I think I've been to this restaurant before and it was terrible then too. My stomach has been upset all night after this. $65, down the toilet read more

Came here just to try the chicken sandwich because we had heard such great things about their sandwiches. They close around 10:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. We got there around 8:30 pm or so and they were super super busy. There was a line almost out the door. All their tables were seated for dine in according to social distancing rules. So if you wanted to dine in, there was an extra wait. We ended up doing take out but even then, they told us our food would take 15+ minutes. They are practicing social distancing and taking sanitary measures, but since there are so many people in there eating and waiting, it does feel a little less safe. After we ordered, we waited in the car until they texted us. But we had to go in and check on our order because after 20 minutes, we still did not receive a text. The food did come out hot and fresh. The fries were delicious and flavorful, love me some Cajun fries. I chose medium spice level for my sandwich and that was the perfect spice level for me, just spicy enough but not too overwhelming. The sandwich, itself, was a bit too oily and a little plain, in my opinion. Maybe it was because they were too busy so the food was rushed or maybe it's just my opinion. But I feel the sandwich was lacking some flavor. The sandwich size was more than enough to fill you up though. Still worth a try and I recommend checking this place out. Do expect a wait though. They seem to be busy busy. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Chicken sandwich with medium spice and Cajun fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The first bite was ah-mazing! This place is originally a seafood boil that now introduced their yummy hot chicken sandwich to their menu. The first bite had the perfect seasoning, it was sweet at first which threw me off, but I ended up loving it. The cole slaw, pickles and sauce all came together perfectly. The chicken breast was also very juicy and the coating was perfectly crispy. The bun also stole the show with being so buttery soft, and I think it was potato bun (but don't quote me). I would say this is almost the same as Howlin' Rays sandwich in LA, not comparable, but this is the start of Dallas's version of hot chicken. Would highly recommend checking this place out, and would return! read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Mild hot chicken sandwich - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place is my ONLY go to for crab legs & boils. The sauce (3in1) idk the name. Just tell 'em you want " The Sauce". The sauce is so F'n good, I decided to boil some eggs a potato & more sausage, cause I'm NOT wasting the sauce. SN/ my Order had Snow crab clusters/sausage/corn/shrimp/Potato ... they never gave me my damn eggs tho. read more

Red Claws Crab Shack - Corn & Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas