Food TRASH SERVICE Trash Ambiance nothing to it NOT CATFISH!! Distinctly asked if it were Catfish before ordering. It's Swai The shrimp are frozen Prebattered!! Fries frozen and unseasoned Cashier dry and uninviting. I don't eat Mc Donalds but a Filet a Fish would taste like a gourmet meal kn compassion to this trash. Never ever again Yukkkkk Not eating this read more

Southern Crab - a container of fried fish and fries - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

This place was A1.. food was good..and it was byob.... Even let me connect to there Bluetooth open to any kind of music...great people (owners) read more

Southern Crab - a person holding a bottle of beer - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

To-Go order. Cashier had a great personality. Food came out fast. Smells great. Piping hot! MUST TRY ALLIGATOR BITES Just enough spice. Crab cakes were okay. C5 was plentiful. Crabs and corn were a bit over cooked. Don't forget to ask for butter sauce. Ordered Hot, tastes like Mild. We added seasoning once we got home. read more

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-Southern Crab is a hidden gem that has yet to be fully discovered by the masses. It's still time to enjoy a nice intimate dinner for two, or bring the entire family for a seafood extravaganza. There are so many flavors and levels of heat to choose from, as well as an array of seafood choices. Southern Crabs amazing spice combinations will keep you coming back. They have updated to take out only For right now but don't let that stop you from experiencing Southern Crabs robust flavors! read more

The food here has changed since the original owners had left. The decorations was drap and contrite. There was no wait staff available for dine in. It smelled of shrimp in a garlicky,tangy sauce but missing the lime or citrus ‍of ages ago. The shrimp was cooked to perfection. I got myself in and out within an hour. The food was hot(spicy) but not overly salted. It is located on Hampton Road in Desoto Texas my #1 spot to eat juicy that is land in Texas. Good night, mate.! read more

I usually won't go anywhere with less than a 3 star review; however, my seafood cravings were out of control this go round. BIG MISTAKE. First off, the restaurant has a funky smell- but it isn't one you'd expect at a seafood restaurant. Just funky. I proceeded to order despite my reservations, and though they told me it'd be ready in 5 minutes, it took 20. I had to politely remind them to check on my 2lbs of lemon pepper crawfish only for them to be served to me overcooked! The meat was was tough, and the flavor was off.. read more

Friendly and accommodating; will bring to my car as I am handicapped and it's hard to walk. Best catfish and gumbo! Tartar sauce is very good. Nice inside atmosphere, too. read more

Great place to go for good crab legs in this area. Good decor with great customer service. I ordered combo #4, crab legs & sausage medium spice with southern bang seasonings. Mmh, mmh good. Downside, southern bang cost a $1 extra. I've been to other establishments that don't change extra for that. My sister ordered the catfish. She said catfish was bland, not seasoned well. But the fries were good. I will go back for the crab legs. read more

Southern Crab - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

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Love all their food. You can't go wrong. I love the Boil bags the most. The crab legs and shrimp are to die for. I have tried their wings and fried fish too. Their Tea is delicious as well. read more

I have visited this restaurant in the past and was happy but they have become rude and prices out of control!

I would have given them no stars if I could. The owner of the place is so rude and disrespectful to his customers it's ridiculous. After a pretty rough day, all I wanted was some crab legs so I went to the Southerncrab in Desoto like I normally would when I want crab legs. When I got there and ordered my drink, I asked for no ice. When I got it, there was ice in the drink. That's strike one but I let it slide because that is minor. When I ordered my food, I asked for the sauce on the side. When I got the food, the sauce was on the crab legs. That's strike two, but I let that slide too because I was going to dip the food in the sauce anyways. When I ate ONE LEG, I got so nauseous. That wasn't even strike three. Let me tell you strike three. I had just decided I was going to go home. I wasn't going to ask for a refund or anything. I told the waitress I wanted the check, the food made me feel sick. She went behind the counter and told the owner that the food made me nauseous. The owner said not very quietly "BULLSHIT". He came over to the table and said once the food is cooked, there is no refunds, that is nothing I can do for you. That was strike three. First of all, I didn't ask for a refund. Second of all, I been coming here for like 3 or 4 years at this point. There is no way in hell that you should be that disrespectful to any customer, especially a loyal customer. I have brought people to this joint. Those people do not care about their customers at all. I literally have their number saved in my contacts list. The level of disregard for my HEALTH was outrageous, surprising, and down right unacceptable. I just paid and left. Reason being, I am a teacher, and future lawyer and the way I would have set that place off, I would have thrown my life away. If I had chosen not to pay and they called the police on me, that could have thrown my life away as many other black peoples life have been snuff out by a simple call to 911. The fact that my reasonings for paying right at $100 freaking dollars for food that I that barely even touched is MORE THAN SAD! AND I had to take Benadryl when I got home. I will not be eating there again. That is ridiculous man. read more

Omggg I don't understand how people can eat in there. It smells so bad I just couldn't. And NOT TO Mention HOW HOT THE RESTROOM is,poor server,she was like we've told the manager but they just tell them to spray. read more

So being originally from the East Coast (NYC), when my wife and I decided to venture out and look for some true authentic seafood, and came across this little place. In such a city where franchises reign, we were excited to give this mom and pop place a shot! Came in for lunch on a Friday: First, the decor is really homey, their are wooden benches and the decor is "cute" (I think the theme is as if you're out in the sea..). The size of the place isn't the biggest but from what it seems, it appears to better known for its take out. Ton of customers were in and out during our meal. The shrimp basket combo and the crab legs were our favorites, the sauce they said was made in house which was excellent! The prices were really cheap considering seafood is usually a bit more pricey. My wife got the catfish basket which tasted really fresh and crispy. Negatives: tried calling ahead and their phone seemed to be out of service but was told they are fixing it and getting a new number. The employees were really friendly and enthusiastic. Appears to be under new management, we saw people training and a lot of people in and out that looked like new employees. This place although new, is definitely a place to keep on the radar for locals! read more

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I'm so used to Louisiana style seafood that no restaurant that boils food will get over 3 stars. But this new restaurant is worthy for people in the area to try. The prices are reasonable and the seafood is not half bad it's actually good!! I apologize for the low ranking but I'm biased. I would rate this the best seafood restaurant south of i30 read more

Southern Crab - Menu - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

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horrible, rude staff!!! food spoiled and definitely not fresh!!! no refund and or exchange, the staff will threaten , talk rudely to you if you dare ask for fresh food!!! do not eat here! ashely the staff on duty, stated that the manager is even worse right after she cursed me out over the phone!!!! so basically i were getting the best of there poorly staff!! all because i called back to say my fish was bad. read more

This place is terrible customer service sucks my first and last time they only reason it got a one star from me is because of the location (close to home) not wasting any more time in the place! read more

This was some of the worst seafood I've ever had. Crawfish was extremely over cooked to the point of being dry and brittle. I told the staff about how it tasted and it was as if they were used to the complaints and didn't care that we were dissatisfied. I will never eat here again and with all of the better choices in Desoto I don't see how this place will last much longer. read more

I wish that I could give this place zero stars..especially due to the extreme lack of CUSTOMER SERVICE... I have been coming here for about a year now and the food although not up to par with the boiling crab, it was good enough to satisfy my cravings and not have to drive to the other side of Dallas... well in my last two trips here in the past month I have had extremely bad experiences with management: 3/10/17: I ordered crab, potatoes, and corn. Food was good but the problem is I bit into a ROTTEN potato... I mean it was completely BLACK on the inside. The manager came and said that every now and then they receive a bad batch. I was grossed out but I said to myself, " Well, give them a break maybe they are having a bad day" 3/17/18: I decide to dine in after a long day at work. I order the King Crab and they bring it to me with a HUGE WASP in my food!!! Can you say ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!! The worst part is when I alerted management , they said they couldn't control what was happening in the kitchen and that sometimes those things just happen. Then the cook came out and BLAMED ME and basically accused m of placing the wasp in my own food ! He said that they had cameras and would be reviewing them to see if I did! " The audacity to treat a reoccurring customer that way?!" Any customer like that! I told her that I didn't think that I should have to pay for my food and she said , " fine, but I will not be serving you again!" What? As if it's my fault that you'll had a bug in my food! I wasn't even going to post the pictures but after being treated so poorly.... you all can take a look at it for yourself! Beware of this establishment's cleanliness and poor customer service! I will NEVER set foot in that place again! read more

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Awesome service and great atmosphere sadly my shrimp and crawfish was overcooked. Crab legs were decent.

Well People here we have another Good Restaurant GONE BAD. I used to LOVE this spot when they first came around a few years back or when I first started dining at this Place. I would always get there Fish Basket. Well about 3 or 4 years has gone by since the last time I ate their food. Okay by coincidence my Mom picked up me some food from here. I actually asked her to get my BOIL from King Krab the new spot on Hampton & Pleasant Run because theirs was BOMB. Well I guess KING KRAB still doesn't have their Google info correct online and my mother was directed here and decided to purchase my Boil from Southern Crab. WORST MISTAKE EVER!!! That shit was so incredibly nasty. Undoubtedly the WORST SEAFOOD BOIL I'VE EVER HAD. The shrimp were So OVERCOOKED that most of them were a complete waste. They literally dissolved into Mashed Potato like substance and WERE NOT CLEANED AT ALL... I've never been more disgusted. I wanted to take this BULSHIT BACK AND THROW IT IN THEIR FACE I WAS SO UPSET. But I said Forget that, keep my Money and instead I'll come here to let you all know again THAT KING KRAB ON HAMPTON & PLEASANT RUN MAKES THIS PLACE TASTE LIKE ASS, UNWIPED ASS, UNWIPED ASS ON DAY 3 NO SHOWER!!! Southern Crab WILL NEVER RECIEVE A DOLLAR OF MY MONEY AGAIN. The nerve of these people to even serve some BULLSHIT like what I received. read more

Southern Crab - The SHIT THEY LEFT INSIDE THESE TRASH ASS CHEAP OVERCOOKED SHRIMP BECAUSE THEY WERE TO LAZY TO CLEAN THEM - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

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Best sea food place since I left California. I try to eat here at least once a month. Seasonings so good spice level right

If I could not give this place a start I wouldn't . Don't waste your time. this guy doesn't know how to run his business nor knows how to even cook seafood. Now tell me if you're gonna pay 35.99 plus taxes sooo um 38$ this is supposed to be a " pound " 2 legs lmfao where ??? With all that ice it's a pound but when they cook it then it's a. Half pound Gmfu this owner is stubborn and selfish. And every chaotic! It's very unbelievable they're still open. How do y'all even buy those little pieces of "catfish" ?? read more

Southern Crab - crab legs in a paper container - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

Definitely hit the spot, however the Gumbo was not my cup of tea. Seafood boil was finger looking good. I was passing through for the weekend and this restaurant made it worth the visit. If ever in the area, GOOOOOOOOO you won't be disappointed. read more

My family was in town visiting and I decided to treat them to a crawfish dinner. This place was great. I showed up, ordered my crawfish by the pound and they loved it!!!! Nothing better than a crawfish dinner sitting around the pool on a nice warm day Southern Crab's Staff was very nice, and helped answer my questions. The crawdad's were a nice plump medium size. The red potatoes and corn were boiled just perfectly and everyone really enjoyed the treat. The place was nice and clean and I would definitely come back again read more

This place is definitely not the best i ever had but it is the best in this area if you dont want to drive far... better than shells place down the street, short wait and better prices. read more

Ok, we go to this place frequently & think it's pretty good quality for the money. That being said, we went in this afternoon & it wasn't at good as it normally is. The seasonings for the boil (we got Southern Bang as usual) were way more watery which gave everything in the boil less taste & portions also seemed smaller. Super disappointing! Hoping it's a one off & not the new normal. read more

First of all, the air ducts and bathrooms are FUCKING disgusting so no telling what the kitchen looks like!!! I realized that after I ate my food...I ordered a singe catfish for $4 and our waitress brought me a half of a single catfish lol. Every other boil place that sells single catfish will bring you a filet (with both halves) for that price. The sauce was thick and tasted like it had spaghetti sauce in it. The service sucked!!! We had a young waitress who was very short with us and never came back to check if we needed anything. Never again will I step foot in this dump!!!!!! read more

I'm so excited that this place opened! This place has everything a good seafood place in the south needs! Good crawfish, crab legs, and shrimp, good spices, great catfish and a great atmosphere! I came here with my family and ordered a little bit of everything! We had lbs of crawfish, snow crab legs, and the shrimp! I would say they star of this place was the sauce! It was thick with a great Louisiana aroma, it's not just a hot sauce drenched in cayenne pepper, but it has a serious depth that goes deeper than garlic. I would recommend first timers to start off with a lb of shrimp! They're huge and absolutely delicious! The catfish was also a giant filet, I only ordered one piece, but next time I'm gonna try the basket which includes 3 catfish, fries and hush puppies for only $10.. Overall the staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was great! Can't wait to come back! read more

To be honest, this place is a hidden gem among "crab boiled" restaurants around Dallas. They offer all the m options that other seafood places (Shell Shack, Boiling Crab, Aw Shucks, etc.). Did I mention it's BYOB?! The calming atmosphere, great food, and awesome service makes this place one of the most underrated seafood places in Dallas. read more

First off the lady at the front is really nice. She tries very hard and genuinely appreciates your business. I had the catfish and fries. You get a lot of food and it is cooked well. My fAmily had the crab and they enjoyed it. This is not a high class place but the food and the atmosphere are worth the trip. read more

Southern Crab - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

My first visit here was for a Togo order, and the food was on point. I had the #3 combo (lb shrimp, lb crab), with Southern sauce, and the heat level I chose was extra hot. My food was well packaged, and it was piping hot and ready for when I returned home. The flavor was nice, and flavorful, lol. The heat level was oh my gawd yes. The only downside is they're were no potatoes, corn, or sausage included in their combos. read more

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OMG the shrimp is AWESOME and cooked perfectly! Worth it and cheaper than other seafood places nearby. I also like the crawfish combo. It comes with 1 corn on the cob and 2 potatoes for like $9!! Must try! read more

Southern Crab - Shrimp: southern and garlic seasoning medium heat with a side of lemons. - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

It's ok no comparison to the boiling crab. To get the full seasonings they charge a dollar more which is just being greedy I think the shrimps are small for the price it's just ok nothing spectacular read more

My mom and I were in search of catfish on a Saturday afternoon, so we decided to stop by Southern Crab. The first thing that welcomed us was the sound of blasting music roaring with profanity. That was our prelude to the professionalism that we would face. The hostess greeted us with coldness "For here or to go?" At that point we opted for takeout. The servers were rapping behind the counter while we were attempting to place our order. The young lady that was serving us had to ask them to stop so she could hear our order. My mom had the 3 pc fried catfish basket ($10). I originally wanted the chicken tender basket, but I was told that they were out of chicken (it was only 2:00 in the afternoon), so I had the fried shrimp basket with Cajun fries ($8). The wait was not bad, but after our food had been sacked the cook came from the back, opened our sacks, and proceeded to punch holes in the top of our containers with a pair of scissors. It threw me completely off! After a short ride to my mom's home, we were able to sample our food. The catfish had a god flavor, but it had already lost the crunch, and the shrimp was crunchy, but dry. My Cajun fries had good flavor, but they were soggy. I'll give it a while before trying it again. Maybe it will improve with time and a little tweaking. read more

Another solid seafood eatery in DeSoto. This isn't soul food necessarily, which is what I was expecting when I came in. Nevertheless, they have a lot of good offerings including fried shrimp and fried catfish baskets. I ordered some crab cakes, which are are of an appetizer than a full meal. If you're looking for a change of pace and just want good seafood then this place is good for you. read more

Southern Crab - Nice decor! - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

Ok, so my wife and I eat out a lot! We have tried many seafood restaurant around DFW and I must say that the shrimp boil here is on par with the best in the Dallas area. The shrimp are large and flavored to my liking every time. We have tried other places but keep coming back to Southern Crab restaurant... I find no need to go across town when I get delicious food with great service right here in Desoto. Love the lemon pepper and garlic butter mix. So delicious!!! read more

I had the WORST seafood experience last night. I went to Southern Crab which is in Desoto off of Hampton, it wasn't my first time, I've been there plenty of times and had wonderful experiences and the food was to die for.....well I found out last night that they have new management, new cooks, new everything. With the new ppl they decided to close an hour early, which is not noted ANYWHERE. On the door it still says that they close at midnight on Saturdays. We got there a little before 11. Not bc we wanted to eat so late just bc but we had things to do before we got there and we live so far from it. Anyway, the waitress sucked so bad, but she said she was new so we let her make it and tried to work with her, learning something new can be challenging, I get it. Well we received the bill before we received our food. Problem number 1. Inside of the establishment it was freezing. Which was unnecessary bc the temperature outdoors had already began to drop, we decided to eat outdoors and one of the 6 picnic tables. After the food FINALLY came out, she goes inside and is turned around by La jefa to tell us that "She wants y'all to pay right now." Problem number 2. Before she could get a response she walks away. My hands were filthy, I wasn't about to dig in my purse at that moment so I kept eating. She came back to check if we paid yet, nope. But one of my friends grabbed the book to get ready to pay and he sees that the bill is one big bill. So he tells her it needed to be separate bills so she takes the check back in. Moments later she comes back with separate bills and walks away. When we look at it we notice it's all messed up. So once she came back AGAIN we tell her and she says "Oh she messed it up" and as she is walking away to let "her" fix it I hear an "f bomb" being dropped. Problem number 3. She took so long to come back out I let her make it on that one. Problem 4. Since they decided to close earlier than what the posted sign says they take the trash out a the horrible waitress locks the door. But the trash boy isn't back inside yet so I wait. After she opens the door for him I ask "if you're locking the door, how am I supposed to wash my hands?" *blank stare* the trash boy then says "they're right there, is that what you're talking about" pointing at the paper towels on our table. "Uhh, no! My hands are filthy and a paper towel won't get the job done do y'all have wipes we can use since you're locking the door?" Waitress walks in and comes out standing in the doorway "no we don't have wipes" and closes the door. So we continue eating, but by now I am no longer interested in eating anything else from these ppl. The "boss" decides to have the waitress bring us CLOROX WIPES to clean our hands with. As the waitress is bringing them I'm looking at her crazy and asking "so my hands look like a table now?" She hands them to me and walks away. As I decided to leave I left the waitress a little extra work to do and left her NO TIP. Do ppl not realize that if you treat your customers badly, then you won't be very happy after the transaction ends? If you don't like people, don't get a job in customer service. If your attitude stinks, don't get a job in customer service. Long story short, don't go to southern crab unless you know for a fact that it is once again, under new management. read more

I wish there was option to rate this place with ZERO stars. I was sold bad, spoiled shrimp. I complained and there was NO resolution. When I stated that I would never come back, The Manager replied OK. I will never go back to this place again!!!!! They apparently don't care about losing business. They care more about the dollar than selling quality food and treating their customers with respect!!! Someone could get really sick. Be mindful of this if anyone decides to patronize this place!!! read more

Their attempt at gumbo is a joke! It's made without a roux or okra, it's a sausage and seafood soup. Nasty! I mean if you're gonna advertise gumbo on your menu make gumbo. I could've gotten a better soup from a can. This place is garbage, never again! read more

Southern Crab - Gumbo is an abomination! - Southern Near Me - DeSoto, Texas

My husband and I visited this place, thinking 'yay, a new SEAFOOD restaurant and a chance to support our own community'. NOT! I really, really wanted oysters and crawfish. They were out! Really?! So, I ordered catfish...so I thought. Dun.dun.duuuuuun... OMG... I get livid when people pass off that nasty, mushy swai fish for catfish! They.do.not.serve.REAL.CATFISH! The waitress said she told the owner this and he said it was...so-not! I picked around it and the crust was seasoned well.The rest we took home to the dog. Their boil-in-the-bag sausage is good, if you feel the urge to get your pork & sodium on. That's about it. I just really want people to know that they do not serve REAL CATFISH! You can't fool a southern girl with that swai stuff. Stop the madness and stop running out of oysters & crawfish! The inside is also rather small & cozy. So, forget about taking large groups. And waitress: my husband's name is not "hun, honey, or babe". read more