Food was amazing and fast Service was great And very clean place If I lived here would definitely come back over and over read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious! The crab was super tender and the shrimp was cooked perfectly without it being rubbery. Service was quick enough to enjoy a drink before and not feel rushed. Small-ish place to seat maybe 30-35 people playing great music. I'd expect this place to be more busy. Also get the house seasoning and hot spice level. The medium isn't enough read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Jumbo Shaker - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. The place was packed on Saturday night however the service was still great. They give you Cajun fries on the house. I love their fries super crispy but soft on the inside and the Cajun seasoning is the perfect amount. I ordered snow crabs and shrimp in the Barlic sauce medium and a side of Mac. The sauce was good but I kinda wanted a more garlicky flavor but still good. The Mac was alright def creamy but it needed more flavor. My daughter order the garlic noodle which were good but alittle too salty. The seafood was good and the atmosphere was great. They played great music while you eat. I find the pricing fine given that everything in general is expensive. Def a good spot to try. read more

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definitely the cheapest seafood boil place ive been to in nyc but sadly taste was also prob worse than any other seafood boil ive had in nyc. we got 2 lbs of the head-on shrimp which weren't the freshest and seasoning was ok. the garlic noodles were super salty and were soaked in soy sauce which i dont think im a fan of. also got their flavored lemonades which were only $2.50 but werent mixed so first sip was just flavored syrup. service was great but food kinda dissapointing. also pretty empty inside compared to other spots. read more

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We've ordered delivery from this place several times, and it's consistently good. Their easy-peel shrimp lives up to its name for it's really effortless to peel. Their snow crab legs meet expectations. Dungeness crab was wasn't our favorite, for the meat itself was a bit salty. The crispy wings come with a choice of sauce on the side, which I appreciate since I prefer undressed wings. The side bread is served as a lobster roll style sliced bread, which pairs nicely with the meal. We typically alternate between this spot and Aquaboil across the street, but when Shaking Crab offers their BOGO deal, it's hard to resist! read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Chicken Wings - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Do not eat here I came in an orders crab legs boil the next day I had food poisoning. I highly don't recommend this location

This was a neat spot to eat at. The food was great, we had the loaded garlic noodles and it was delicious. Our waiter "D" recommended the Hennessy punch and OMG, it's the kind of drink that sneaks up on you. I know when we come back we will visit again. Thanks D read more

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It was my first time eating seafood boil and I really enjoyed how casual this place is. The pricing is alright but a little expensive. The restaurant is very basic but they do have a bathroom. If you run warm I would avoid this place on hot days are the restaurant is pretty warm and the fans don't do much. The food itself was pretty good, the sauce is definitely not spicy at all even though I got the spicy. The shrimp itself was really good quality and I enjoyed it. The add ons of potato and corn don't come with half bag which wasn't clear on the menu. read more

Our server Chodar did an amazing job and gave us great food recommendations -- we absolutely loved it! Thank you for the wonderful service read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Our server Chodar did an amazing job, gave us great food recommendations ,we absolutely loved it! Thank you for the wonderful service .. - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

We came here after a semi-disappointing experience at Aqua Boil, so we ordered a similar meal to compare with. The three of us got the combo that came with shrimps, mussels, and crawfish, as recommended by TuTu, given it was our dinner part 2. We were offered cajun fries on the house and the house sauce on the side to try without us asking. The friendly gesture by TuTu was much appreciated. Overall, the food and the service were better than Aqua Boil....not to mention the attractive price. We'll be back again! read more

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I came here for a family member's birthday and we all had an amazing time. The server gave us shots on the house and we really had a good time. The food was nice and hot, plenty of seasoning and the seafood was great and very big pieces. The price was excellent for all the food that we got! I will be back read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Hennessy colada - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

They triple bagged my order which I appreciate! This wasn't that bad... one of the clusters I got was very salty, barely any meat and seemed old. The other cluster I got was fresh and meaty. The corn was definitely frozen and not fresh. The sauce was also salty. I personally won't be ordering here again. read more

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Beware of this one! 3 different prices, Yelp, printed menu, & menu on their website. We were charged the printed menu pricing which was the highest. Food was ok, service was good, toilet door didn't lock, inconsistent pricing appeared to target tourists, which I've also experienced from side-walk vendors. read more

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I stopped by for dinner one weekend and the place was solid. The service was great -- we were quickly seated, and the staff even placed my outerwear in a bag to keep it from smelling like seafood. My boyfriend and I shared a boil with shrimp and mussels, and we went with the barlic sauce. It was good, but we definitely should've added some spice for extra flavor. The boil came with exactly one piece of corn and one potato, so keep that in mind if you're looking for more. We also ordered French fries, which were perfectly crispy. I'd definitely return if I'm in the area. read more

If you're looking for a no-frills, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of feast, this place is IT. Super casual, crazy delicious, and so much fun. Dress comfy -- you'll get bibs, gloves, and enough napkins to wallpaper your house... but if you're like me, the sheer excitement of digging into that bag/tray of seafood will probably lead to a few sauce stains. Worth it. You order exactly what you want, and trust me, the possibilities are endless. My wife and I have totally different seafood preferences, so we each got our own bag -- mine packed with crabs, lobsters, shrimp, potatoes, and corn; hers with mussels and other favorites. Her butter and garlic sauce was insanely good, and everything was so fresh it practically jumped out of the bag. Did I mention delicious? Because, OMG, delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful, drinks are plentiful, and the whole experience is part meal, part event. Honestly, when's the last time you got to eat with your hands, make a glorious mess, and call it dinner? Bottom line: come hungry, dress casual, and prepare to have the most fun you've had with seafood in years. read more

Cool seafood spot in Hells Kitchen. The seafood boil was fresh and hot when served. We tried the House seasoning mix and while it wasn't the best I've had, it was pretty good. The Thai chili wings were a hit at our table. But the rum punch fell flat. It was mainly sweet water. And it took forever to be made. The next door gay bar made for fun times just outside the door.... Really fun patrons and security guard engaged us going in to Shaking Crab read more

I cannot say enough good things about this establishment. I live in the area and always come here when I crave seafood boil and it hits everytime! The staff here is the most attentive, kind and loving team I have ever been served by. The food is consistently good and you are not kept waiting to be served like other restaurants in the city. From a casual date night to a large birthday party, this place has always met my needs and exceeded my expectations. The food is also so unbelievably reasonably priced and it really is a bang for your buck, which is rare in this city I highly recommend this place! read more

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It was not a good experience. Overpriced for what they offer. I had a pound of snow crab legs for $35.00. Absolutely no meat inside, thin like sticks and overly drenched in butter sauce. One of the waiters gave us a complimentary drink, served with four straws. Never said what it was, just that it was complimentary. The problem is...it was an alcohol beverage AND there were two teenagers at the table who immediately began sipping away.!!Now they think mom allows them to drink alcohol ...SMDH!! The cat fish was dried asf, the mac n cheese was trash. The entire meal was taken off the bill because it was that bad. Music was chill. Surprisingly, all hip hop. Nothing special about the service. I won't be back that's for sure. PS I didn't bother taking pics, I was too upset. read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - The complimentary drink - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Shaking crab is a cool divey option if you're interested in having seafood, like crabs, shrimp or mussels. There are various options of sauces to go with your seafood option/s. Be ready to crack crabs or peel your shrimp. No ambiance or funny vibes here, just seafood options and they are great for groups large or small to create your own vibe. They provide latex gloves and cleanup wipes for when you're finished, so get cracking and shaking with your crustaceans. read more

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Love love love this place!!! Highly recommend. The food is outstanding. The service is great. The ambience of the restaurant is fantastic. I just can't see enough about this place. The food is not greasy. It's flavorful. read more

Oh hell yes! I'm not a Cajun boil fan but this place deserves a thumbs up. You get the bib, the gloves, the discard bucket. But you know what? Toss the gloves and dig in with your hands. Super yummy sauce on the boil but the side garlic sauce is where they excel. Oh how yummy. Crab claws, giant shrimp, delicious clams and oysters, oh yeah!!! Cold beer, great service. This hole in the wall is the real deal. read more

Excellent service from Sherab he provided exceptionally service. My family and I had a blast. The food was great and the kids were happy with the crab legs. I have the lobster roll and lobster tail. Come and enjoy yourself. read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Come and eat for a great price. - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Met up with a friend and it was our first time visiting this location. The staff were nice. We were given fries on the house. The food was great. I had shrimp and crawfish boil that also came with corn and potatoes. The total bill was inexpensive for two. Highly recommend this place no matter the occasion. read more

The food was good and the decor was really cute! The environment was nice & friendly. Dj nights as well! Will return! read more

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Everything at this location is always amazing the service the food to die for and great ambiance they all make you feel at home here. I love this shaking crab took my mom from Pueeto Rico and my sister from Florida they loved it. My Son brings me to eat here at least once a month. read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Snow crab legs shrimp potatoes and corn in garlic sauce with their famous shaking crab dipping sauce on the side. Delicious - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I'm so excited that there's a seafood restaurant in HK! Here's what I thought: Decor: nice and simple. The bathrooms are nicely renovated. Food: the gumbo should be called Chicken Soup becaUse it is not gumbo. Fried scallops were decent, if not a little over battered. I ordered the crawfish and snow crab legs, with corn and potatoes in garlic butteR sauce. I'm greedy, so I definitely could have had more, but it wAs a generous portion. Flavors were nice. The corn was super soggy, so I'm assuming it mighT be reheated from frozen. All and all, I was satisfied with my meal. Service: polite and prompt I'll definitely be back, but I'll order more foodd next time! read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - This menu got me hungry!!!! - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I went to shaking crab with my son and we had the lobster Mac and cheese the blue crab with sausage and the fries. I also had a mango margarita. The food was great. We had trouble getting the meat out of the crab but once we asked for the tool and figured it out it was better. The waiter was nice and made a mistake with the order and gave me a drink on the house which and let me keep the wrong order that was delivered. I didn't love the trap music but later on there was more dance music which was cool. Great place and not super Crowded. read more

They also go under the name "Johnny Mac's" on GrubHub". They sent a wrong food item and actually told us since the manager wasn't there they couldn't help us. Someone called back and talked in circles instead of helping and they avoided taking responsibility or just sending the right item. On top of that the food was mediocre. read more

The crab was excellent! Very flavorful, and the spicy sauce is a must! The staff was so helpful and attentive. Overall a wonderful night out and would recommend highly! read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Tried this place last weekend. We initially were seated by the bathroom, but the waiters moved us to a seat up front as soon as availability opened up. We were given complementary Cajun fries while we waited, which were yummy. We tried the rum punch fishbowl which was good and not too too strong. The crab boils we got were pretty good too. Wasn't the most amazing seasoning but when you combine the service we received and the add ons, it all worked out quite well. I recommend this spot, but I also will say that you should make a reservation instead of walking in like we did. read more

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We celebrated our anniversary in Shaking Crab -Hells Kitchen Everything we has was AMAZING! and the service was "" Thank you for the surprise! It was amazing and totally unexpected! hoping to be there next year again! Thank you read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Snow Crab Legs Spicy Calamari Easy-Peel Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was surprisingly good. The seafood was amazing, the house seasoning was so good. And the drinks were strong! We had a great time, the service was awesome, food amazing, drinks amazing. read more

Amazing food !!! Have eaten there more than 20 times ..... ambiance just ok But service and food !!! Love Wish they had Happy hour drinks !!! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. The food is phenomenal. I'm a connoisseur of boil-in-bag seafood places, and this place is top notch! I discovered it by accident by walking by. The service, the food, the cocktails, are crazy good! It's definitely just like my favorite seafood place back home in Los Angeles. I want to bathe in their garlic butter, outstanding!!! read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Deeelish dungeness crab!! - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Omg!! I could be over exaggerating but I love this place. It is amazing !! Just omg sooo good sooo much food and soooo filling. This one is actually better than the one I went to in Jersey! They come out and put the bibs on you, give you the tools and here we even got some free fries! I Jersey---not so much we barely got attention for the first 10 min but...I will save that review for another day! Check this place out ASAP! I feel sorry for anyone who is allergic. I took my God daughter here for her Birthday! read more

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I had Shaking Crab in Flushing and have been craving for it ever since. I'm glad they opened up a bunch of new locations in the NY/NJ area. I'm temporarily staying in HK due to work. I was excited to see that they had a HK location which is now open during COVID-19. I ordered the twin lobster tails/shrimp combo with sausages and quail eggs. The Envie sauce at the Flushing location was so bangiiiinnnn that my friends wished they had ordered the sauce.. So that's what I ordered here. The Envie sauce is a cilantro lime sauce. Time to dig in!! Put my bib and my gloves on.. Shakey shakey shakey!! I ate a quail egg and instead of saying "Mmm", I said "WTF?!" The sauce was literally butter, garlic, and cilantro. Just imagine what that tastes like. Not good. It's a good thing I had lime in the fridge. I also ordered the garlic noodles which weren't garlicky enough. Flushing location was on point lol. read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Twin lobster tails/shrimp combo with sausage and quail eggs - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Fun atmosphere- lightning fast service and the food came out fast as well - great dining experience and we fed 3 of us for dinner under $100 - really in New York??? Yes !!! read more

Yes! I've been waiting for a cajun seafood joint to open in my neighborhood! I'm from the south and love the cuisine...Be prepared to get messy. The staff was all very nice and welcoming, and we really enjoyed our meal. We ordered a bunch of things: - Shrimp, crawfish, clams (with various sauces) - Clam chowder - Burger - Mac & cheese Everything was delicious, but especially the shrimp in shaking sauce! I will be back just to have some more :) read more

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Oooohhh, The craving is real! So I've frequented their UWS location a few times and every dining experience better than the previous one. When COVID19 hit, it was actually a rough few months with no seafood restaurants in Manhattan available for food boils. So, when I was aware of Shaking Crab's HK location allowing takeout and outdoor dining, I was ecstatic. My Wife live in the area so we walked over to finally get our seafood fix... lol & we were not disappointed. The outdoor tables were occupied of course and nicely positioned on the sidewalk while there was one single one indoors. There was a long table setup just a few feet from the entrance where you can order and pay for your food which is what we did. There's a seating area with just two other waited a short while before receiving their food and leaving so for the most part, it was safe. The employees were wearing mask and everything was handles with precautions. We ordered our food, waited about 15 Mins tops and headed back home. Then, had the best dinner that evening! So good that we're going back this weekend! Superb customer service and delicious food. Can't go wrong! :) read more

Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen - Seafood Boil with Snow Crab Legs, Corn, Broccoli and Potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Hi really didn't know what to expect which might affect the review... I did mention twice this was my first time here, however I guess I could've explicitly asked way more questions. I didn't realize my meal would be served in a bag. And then I was expected to eat with my hands. Including the potatoes. Although the butter and garlic "sauce" was the most popular according to my waiter. It was literally butter melted, with raw garlic. If this is the experience you are looking for I think it would be a good choice. read more

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