The place is literally a shack, but that's how you know it's legit. It has a pretty cool vibe inside and out for those dining in. The menu offers a variety of seafood boil combos to choose from, all smothered in their signature Cajun sauce and garlic butter. I ordered the Special #3, which came with snow crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn, and an egg. I'd recommend getting the sauce on the side so you can control how much you use and avoid it becoming too salty. The seafood boil itself was perfectly seasoned, so the sauces felt more like a flavorful bonus. read more

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I loved the way this place was decorated, the inside looked super nice and had a really good vibe. Definitely a 10/10 on the atmosphere and setup. But the customer service honestly threw me off a little. It was my first time there trying something new, so of course I had a few questions, but the cashier acted like I was bothering her just for being curious. That kinda killed the experience for me. Now the food itself actually looked pretty good, so I can't fully judge the menu yet. The only thing I ended up ordering was one of their sauces, and honestly... it just wasn't it for me. The taste felt off and I wasn't really feeling it. I probably would've stayed and tried the actual food, but with the attitude and overall customer service, I just didn't even feel like sitting down and eating anymore. Hopefully it was just an off day, because the place definitely has potential. read more

Sammy Crawfish King delivers a decidedly unapologetic expression of South Louisiana crawfish culture, defined above all by its bold, generous hand with seasoning and its refusal to dilute flavor for the sake of restraint. The boil arrives assertive and deeply seasoned, the kind of profile that signals confidence in both product and audience, and easily ranks among the more memorable interpretations in the city. Crawfish, as a cornerstone of South Louisiana dining, is treated here with the expected reverence, but also with a spirited intensity that leans into indulgence rather than subtlety. The atmosphere mirrors this approach, playful, energetic, and full of personality, while service remains casual, friendly, and in step with the informal rhythm of the experience. read more

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Great food , great atmosphere , came out to watch UCONN play in NCAA tournament at LSU tigers stadium and found this place on maps so we tried it out , very nice counter service and food was amazing, great flavor and spice !!!!!!!!!!! So glad we stopped by !!!! Thanks Jaime G and Eric G read more

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Stopped in to B.R. It's only right I grabbed some boiled food!!! I went with the turkey necks, shrimp, corn and potatoes. The boil itself had a pretty good taste, I just could've gotten a LITTLE bit more spice. The butter however wasn't my favorite. Taste like the butter was marinating or blended with some type of seafood stock, gave the butter a bad taste to me. The people behind the glass was nice but I waited an extremely long time to have my order placed, so I'm going the service roughly a 3/5. The ambience Is pretty laid back and chill! Definitely a cool spot to come unwind and mingle with friends and family over some boiled treats. I would give them another round though!! Happy Yelping read more

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I was really excited to try this place and it didn't live up to the hype that I was expecting. The seafood seemed to all be boiled in salt water and left to sit there until someone orders. It's definitely fast, but I wonder how long food will be out until it's swatched out since it's kind of like buffet style. I was disappointed to hear that they use the same tongs for everything so my food sensitivity wasn't accommodated. The sauce is an extra $0.69 and it was definitely spicy. We also ordered fried catfish and that was surprisingly good. If I was ever craving it, I would come back just to order the catfish. Since crawfish is now out of season (August), they were really small with very little meat. That's not really on the business since they can't control that. I can see the crawfish being a good spot once it is in season. The bathrooms are a little rough. One of them doesn't even lock and it's really sticky. There is ample seating that would be good for groups (indoor and outdoor). read more

Sammy Crawfish king - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Drove in from Texas to Baton Rouge and we were craving Crawfish. This place took the win for the night for me. Arrived here late at night and place was lit up. We walking in and the place is so beautifully decorated with so much greenery, it was a vibe. You walk up to the counter and order. Make sure to look at their specials on the board left of the register. The restrooms were clean and service was fast. We sat outside in the patio. My dish, the Shrimp was so good, I had maybe like 20 shrimps, enough to share with 3 guest. It had a great flavor to it, I enjoyed it. My son had the snow crab and it was easy to crack the shell. My daughters had the 5 lbs of crawfish and they weren't a fan of the sauce. They said it was on the saltier side. read more

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Finishing work a little early today, I arrived home to my two sons, who were off for Mardi Gras break. One' of my sons is adventurous with food, the other sticks to the classics, but we all agreed on one thing: seafood was calling. After some debate, we settled on Sammy, The Crawfish King, and made our way through them through moderate traffic toward South Foster in Mid-City. When we arrived, there was a steady flow of customers. At the counter, we were greeted by Lesly, a friendly cashier who made ordering painless. I let the boys take the lead: they went for the Crab & Crawfish combo, adding Snow Crab and a dozen mussels with their special sauce. I opted for the 3-piece catfish and shrimp plate. While the kitchen worked its magic, we scoped out seating. The weather was perfect for the patio, with 90s hits playing from a local FM station in the background. The self-serve tables were clean and inviting, so we settled in. Soon, my son returned with the first part of our order--a steaming mound of crawfish, crab, and mussels. It had large portions, bursting with flavor, and seasoned just right with the perfect balance of spice and salt. Unlike some spots, the crawfish and mussels here were impressively plump. A little later, my catfish plate arrived--hot, crispy, and golden on the outside, moist and tender within. The shrimp were equally delicious, and the portion was generous I couldn't finish it. None of us could, actually--we ended up with plenty to take home. For a simple, fast, affordable, family-friendly Louisiana seafood feast, Sammy, The Crawfish King #3 delivers. The quality is top-notch, the vibe is laid-back, and at a decent value. If you're in Mid-City craving a seafood fix, this spot is well worth a visit. Visit Date: 03/07/2025; Order Number: 034 read more

The food was so good!!! 3lbs with 2 corn and potatoes for $21.99. I really enjoyed both the Sammy sauce and their remoulade. I'd definitely recommend here if you want some crawfish! The service was fast and simple, we ate outside so the ambiance was very chill with no bugs bothering you! read more

Sammy Crawfish king - 3 lb. Crawfish extra corn & Potato - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

If you are wanting last minute crab legs, don't think twice. Go here !!! The sauce is to die for read more

Sammy Crawfish king - Big Crab & Shrimp Platter - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Did not disappoint!!! Delicious crawfish and shrimp!!! With the perfect heat!!!! Service was warm and welcoming! read more

Sammy Crawfish king - Small Shrimp & Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Good crawfish, good of amount for spice . Service was good and quick even though they were busy . Nice outdoor area

No seasoning. No spice. Just seafood slathered in what tastes like a paprika and chili powder sauce. Everything that looks good ain't good. read more

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Good crawfish, perfect seasoning! Nothing fancy about the place - like a good old fashioned crawfish shack

I was so excited to be in Louisiana to eat some crawfish, this place was around the corner from my hotel. The place itself is super cute, clean, and played good music. The staff were fairly nice, provided average service. Me and my sister shared 5lbs of crawfish it came with 2 potatoes, 2 corns, and 2 eggs. We ordered 2 sauces of their "Cajun butter" on the side (.89 a piece). It came out on top so we sent it back, but it wasn't very good regardless... we traded it for their "garlic butter" which also wasn't very good. The crawfish was cooked very well, but VERY salty. The eggs were boiled perfect, and the potatoes fine as well. They seemed to be on the pricier side per pound but the deal was 49.99 for what we got. Overall, the taste was just not there for me. I would not recommend this place and will not be back. Sorry to rate so poorly, I just had high hopes due to the previous ratings. read more

Sammy Crawfish king - 5 lb. Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Sammy needs to bottle up the Sammy butter or Cajun butter it's that damn good! I'd buy it for sure much love from Austin TX yummy also the staff is super friendly and they have 5 amazing themed restaurants both my kids 8 & 5 years old said this place is the best so yall heard it first it's that damn good read more

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Went to eat crab legs and crawfish food looked great but they didn't sell beer so we left. Who eats crawfish without having a beer?

Came all the way from Tennessee to get this and it was worth it!!! We will be back next time we visit read more

Sammy Crawfish king - Extra Turkey Neck corn potato and sausage eggs - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I have tried plenty of crawfish in Baton Rouge and Sammy has always come through. I love spicy food and they deliver. The place is small and quaint and they always have specials that give you more bang for your buck. Everyone is super friendly and they don't skimp out on quantity and quality of their seafood. I do wish that for their specials they include more than one side of corn and potatoes but that's on personal preference and doesn't make a difference in regards to their flavor . Do note, I got their 3lb special that came with one corn and one potato and I personally boiled some more potatoes and eggs on my own accord. read more

Sammy Crawfish king - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

So a friend of mine posted a pic of the pan of seafood he got on IG. I immediately inquired about t his place and I went the very next day. The parking situation is not good so be patient. When you walk in there is space to stand in line to order. You can see the seafood as they are bringing g it out and playing it. They had clams, crawfish, sno/queen crabs, shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, eggs. That was all I could see they have Turkey necks as well. I got the small plate which was 1 cluster of crab with shrimp, corn, a potato, sausage link, and egg. It was $19.99 and when I say it was completely worth it; it was worth it. I asked for extra sauce. The sausage was perfect and so was the potato with that sauce. I can't wait to go back read more

Sammy Crawfish king - a mural in a restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Yes there is a line usually on the weekend right now because it is new but it is worth it. I am not sure what is all in the sauce they put on top but it is really good. The line moves quick and the seafood is fresh. For the price you get a reasonable amount of seafood and the fixings. They offer crawfish (in season), mussels, snow crab, shrimp, Turkey wings, and other stuff. It is not a buffet though if that is what you are looking for. I encountered a few convos in line before where people thought it was buffet style. There is also outside seating with coke products option in a bottle or bring your own drink. I have been a couple of times and the line moves pretty quick so I don't mind standing in line but the parking is horrible. Probably the only con to this place. read more

Sammy Crawfish king - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We went to Sammy's Crawfish King based solely on good reviews from other folks. There were four of us, but have never been there before. The crawfish was good, but the variance and size with such that it didn't seem like they've been graded. Also, some seem to be seasoned different from others, which made me think that they mixed a couple of different boils. In all fairness, we met her at 4:15 PM, and I figure they were just getting ready for the evening rush and what we were having was what was left over from what they prepped for lunch and early afternoon. That's OK, they had a lemon garlic sauce that was out of this world for dipping corn and potatoes. We were disappointed that they were out of mushrooms, both fried and boiled. They had a crazy seafood selection, including crawfish, shrimp, and snow crab, all of which look good. I did like the fact that they had a 3 pound crawfish platter with two potatoes and one corn, as well as butter and dipping sauce for $14.99. The indoor space is relatively small and very noisy. They were playing hip-hop music for a while and oddly switched over to a religious channel where we got to listen to an evangelist for a while and then they switch back to hip-hop. They had an outdoor seating area this actually covered and has substantial seating. It looks very comfortable, but we opted for indoor, because it had been raining and it was super human outside. read more

Bathroom was disgusting condition, couldn't even lock the door. We ordered a special with lobster tail, crawfish, shrimp, potatoes, corn, and egg. Honestly, the flavor was pretty unimpressive and lacking seasoning. read more

BEST crawfish in Baton Rouge. Juicy heads, delicious garlic butter, great friendly and fast service. We crave it once a week. Very reasonable prices and generous portions/ size. read more

I've been twice over the last two weeks to satisfy my boiled seafood cravings. Each visit was pleasant. The crawfish were a nice size and they had a great special read more

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I saw some friends on social media posting photos i of this place, so I had to try it. I ordered the "big" crab & crawfish ($39.99) and it was worth every penny. It comes topped with a salty, spicy sauce and it may be a little too spicy and/or salty for some people, so you might want to ask for it on the side. Good stuff! read more

Sammy Crawfish king - Big Crab & Crawfish ($39.99) - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

General Manage made the effort to humiliate me in front of my friends & other guests. patronising, rude & obnoxious. I do not appreciate being yelled at & treated like an idiot at the best of times. did not eat my meal as I could not trust someone who told me their food was not safe to eat . I fully expected her to spit in my leak. Server was lovely. get some new management & we may get come back. sad to see one of our favourite local restaurants go so far downhill. avoid at all costs! read more

The best crawfish that I've ever tasted! There's something in the Louisiana waters that crawfish so much better than the ones in Houston. If you're on a road trip like me, make this a must stop. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant! If you're visiting Baton Rouge or you live in Baton Rouge you need to try this place! The butter sauce is delicious and the seafood is too!! It is also budget friendly! read more

The crawfish were huge. I got take out and found the specials on facebook (it was $8/lb and now it's around $5/lb). They were slightly overcooked and the meat stuck onto the shells a little. I got it with the garlic butter sauce on top and man was it salty. The corn was good and the potatoes were slightly softer than my liking. Everything was drenched in the sauce so it was very salty. Service took about 10 minutes and the ambiance was relaxed and looked like the inside of a shack. I would try it again but without the garlic butter on top. read more

Sammy Crawfish king - 3 lb. Crawfish with 4 pieces of potato and 2 pieces of corn - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Great as always Sammys is my first choice for a seafood platter over anyone else to be honest! Its always hot and fresh and the prices arent bad at all very good selections to choose from I prefer sammies over fiery crab!! read more

That was the worst seafood we ever ate; the shit was so hot you could not taste nothing but pepper it was a pan full of shit. I would not let my dog eat there. That was a waste of money I was mad at myself all that night and the next day. I felt like I was scam. L B read more

So this place place gets full fast! They have great deals on seafood trays and feeds tons! Am not a big fan of eating there because I hate flies and they only have outside seating but its sooo worth it! read more

I'm a huge fan of a good snow crab. These are a pretty decent choice. I would love to see a variety of flavor and spice level options but they will absolutely satisfy the craving. the pricing and package deals are a bit wonky with what you can and can't sub or replace but again ... it's decent and much more reasonable prices than local competitors read more

Sammy Crawfish king - Snow crab, sausage and boiled shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Wow! You want crawfish? This is the place to go! Very non descript on a side street kind of place, where the locals go, you know, the secret place. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! You see your food as it's placed on your platter with no filler(veggies) getting in the way, 1 little corn, 1 little potato, a boiled egg, and crawfish, shrimp, and crab legs.....that's it!! Just look, you'll see!! read more

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I will give this place a four. Crawfish was a good size, wasn't salty like some people was saying it was. The crawfish was seasoned butttttt I wish the water had been season with their seasoning they add(optional) to it. Their sauce had a nice flavor profile. The corn was good and sweet but cold. The crab legs were cooked just right. I didn't even need a crab cracker or a zeecut. The mushrooms were GREAT! I'm not sure how they make their crawfish dip, but it was a no for me. If you are in the Baton Rouge area or just passing through give them a try. Hope you enjoyed this little review. read more

Pictures speak a thousand words. Great staff, great food. Sit on the patio with your bestie and bring libations of choice. Perfect day! read more

Sammy Crawfish king - Ask for Sammy's special sauce - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Seafood is well seasoned and the Sammy's Sauce is awesomely paired with whatever food you order. You can sit down and eat your food in the restaurant! I get tired of the music though! read more

Crawfish wasn't fully cleaned but the sides were good and seasoned well good customer service

Only making time for shit that sets my soul on fire like the right sack of crawfish. This is self care. Sammy's knows self care!! So happy that this place is open again. The food is great and the staff is friendly. And the sauce?! That sauce is bomb.com! Always get the sauce. And whatever you do, don't forget to add a lobster tail to your order! BUSSINN!! read more

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