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Shaking Crab - Hell's Kitchen

4.0 (104 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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garlic noodles
Brian S.

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.

Chicken Wings
Katarina K.

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!

Sandra W.

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

Our server Chodar did an amazing job,  gave us great food recommendations ,we absolutely loved it! Thank you for the wonderful service ..

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

Cindy W.

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!

Hennessy colada
Angele C.

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

Snow Crab Legs
Lulu T.

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.

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.

Snow Crab Legs

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!

The complimentary drink
Nakia S.

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.

Welcome to Shaking Crab
Tyrone F.

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.

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6 years ago

No liquor license yet but it was still worth it. Great seafood place in the neighborhood!

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This place was off the hook! Great little find in Hells kitchen. Staff was great and the food was awesome!

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Thank you so much for shaking with us here at Park Slope

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Thank you for shaking with us! We hope to see you soon!

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Great place! The food and atmosphere was amazing. The staff especially the manager was caring and responsive to my needs

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5 years ago

Terrible food. All fish previously frozen...dry, chewy. Tasteless onion rings frozen too

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5 years ago

Lobster roll was a total miss, pieces were shredded too small and didn't taste as good as my regular spot Sorry but won't be ordering again,

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5 years ago

Good portions, great services, & good quality seafood! Tried the shrimp & snow crab boil and it was very good.

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5 years ago

This place is awesome. Food was delicious, great music and friendly staff.

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Excellent food and great service! So glad they opened in the heart of Hells Kitchen.

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