Man o man! There truly is nothing better than a frosty margarita and savory seafood boil from sunset crab shack! I was craving a seafood boil recently, and ever since my partner and I moved in the central Dallas area, we found Sunset Crab shack and quickly made it our go to for seafood boil! The service is always so nice and even on the busiest of days, we have never had to wait for a table! The vibe is quaint, and definitely fits in the vibe of the local Bishop arts area as itself is a old house turned restaurant! It's also become really known for it's back patio where they host bands and djs! This time I ordered their Friday special which is a 1/2 pound of snow crab, 1/2 pound of shrimp, a corn, potato, and sausage all for $27! The reason I always find myself coming back is because of their sunset sauce! I have had a few places in Dallas and this sauce is just so good! I also order the spice flavor diablo, and I feel like they are the only place that really does not hold back with spice, which I LOVE! My boyfriend opted for a buffalo sandwich and he loved it! Safe to say we both left very satisfied! read more

I finally checked out Sunset Crab Shack in Oak Cliff for an early dinner with a friend. I'd always wanted to try this spot since it's close to home, though I was a little hesitant after reading some mixed reviews. We came during happy hour, so margaritas were only $3--definitely a nice perk! For our meals, we both ordered seafood boil combo bags, and overall, they didn't disappoint. I got a combo with crab legs, shrimp, corn, sausage, and three potatoes for just over $30. The portion was fair for the price, and everything was fresh and flavorful. I ordered mine extra hot, but unfortunately, it wasn't quite spicy enough for my taste. While the food was solid, I'd say it's not my top seafood spot. Still, it's convenient, affordable, and worth a try if you're in the area. I'd come back in a pinch, especially during happy hour! read more

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Their sea food boil makes you want to slap yo mamma, it's so very delicious! The crawfish smacks for real for real. Service... aight. I don't even know what ambiance means but yup, that good too. read more

Well my son offered to buy me lunch I wanted Seafood so I suggested sunset crab I haven't been in a while but the last time I had shrimp and crab build your own it came with corn, and potatoes low and behold when I got the menu it was as if I went through the twilight zone, the build your own is a rip off everything is priced separately and priced higher not the same at all, the corn, and potatoes are considered add ons and each one has its own price the the crab was OK but the shrimp wasn't the same as last time this time I had to Devein them who does that I couldn't eat that I just got through fighting my crabs to get the meat out of them and now i have to clean my shrimp I was very disappointed, and considering the shrimp was paid for I bought them home and gave them to my neighbors cat bon appetite they will never see me again this was terrible read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I never cared but listen when I tell you this... 70 dollars for king crabs and 25 dollars for 1/2 pound of snow crabs..... Mexicans should not be making sea food boils and it shows. This location is located in bishop so ofc it would be white washed but this place is TERRIBlE.... Has a 99 cent marg sale but after you taste the food it explains why.. I paid $75 for king crabs, 1 marg and 2 lemon drops. The sauce for the seafood boil was trash. They underscaled the crab leafs and the crab legs were SUPER flimblesy.. has no meat fr and only came with 4 legs.... RIP OFF very disappointed and Highly do not recommend this place to a soul at all. read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Dookie king crab.. - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Flavor is amazing. I made my own boil with snow crab, shrimp, sausage and corn. I mixed the garlic butter and cajun sauce. The shrimp and sausage had a lot of flavor and the sauce was great. The crab, it was a let down. It was so soft that when you broke it l, it didn't snap in half. It just bent. Had to really fight it to tear the shell. The meat would just shred instantly. It seemed really overcooked. The service is slow but they are really nice. Might just take some time to get their attention. read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Corn, sausage, shrimp, snow crab in garlic butter and cajun - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Absolutely horrible. I came to the store a couple times and food was good so I decided to order some to go tonight and lord have mercy - they did not clean the shrimp! Every single shrimp from my boil had shit in it still, absolutely disgusting, I could barely believe a restaurant would have the audacity to serve this to people. I will not be ordering ever again read more

Sunset Crab Shack - BYOB - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Food was great, I had 1/2 shrimp, boiled eggs, a corn on a cob, my seasoning was flavorful as well, others had the 4 shrimp and 2 catfish basket, and a small shrimp cocktail (a little too sweet for our liking but nevertheless it was good and the portion was pretty big). My family and I were served by Edwin who was very patience with us and answered all questions we had, and was very attentive. read more

Visited 7 January 2023 Our party of 7 (3 adults, 2 teenagers, 2 children) decided last-minute to get seafood boil. After briefly searching Google (I know! I should have crosschecked Yelp!) for something close to downtown Dallas, we settled for Sunset Crab Shack. It was an easy drive, and there was ample parking. We walked in and were seated quickly downstairs. It seemed very small, but there was also outside seating, and we saw stairs so assumingly upstairs seating, too. Off the bat, our waitress, Blanca, seemed disinterested, like she had someplace better to be. We asked for a new paper to spread across the table since the one we met there was already dirty. It took her forever to bring that, forevermore, to get us some water with lemons and another eternity to take our order. Speaking of lemons, we had to ask for lemons 3 or 4 times. Is there a shortage of lemons? She was stingy with the lemons!! When the food finally came, the fries were cold, the snapper was too salty, and the shrimp in the boil was excessively overcooked. The flavor of the boil was good, but the portions are small. We got the second-level heat (hot), and it was mildly hot. The dirty rice was the best thing I had there. The female bathroom has 3 stalls and only 1 handwriting sink. The male bathroom has 1 stall, but it was closed from inside with nobody using it. There is also a sink in the area before the bathrooms. I can't say I'll be back. The service was subpar, and the food is just okay. There are too many other options to choose from. read more

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Esta fue la terce ves que me pasó la primera no me di cuenta la segunda pensé fue un error pero esta ves puse atenció. Me cobraron demás cuando hablé con la manager dijo que lo arreglaría y no fue a si. tres veces modificó el tiket ahí fue cuando me di cuenta que algo ataba mal al revisar mi estado de cuenta las anteriores veces que fui me avían cobrado 30. 40. Y en esta fueron 40 de más. La comida rica pero el cervicio malo y tardado. No creo regresar read more

I ordered a pound of shrimp for myself and portion was not much at all and quite bland.

Sunset Crab Shack Sunset Crab Shack might not catch your eye at first--it's tucked off to the side in the Bishop Arts District. But don't let the low-key exterior fool you. Once you step inside, you're in for some bold, flavorful seafood that won't empty your wallet. The drinks took me straight back to my early 20s--in the best way. Fruity, fun, and exactly what you need to sip on while digging into a boil. Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the seafood boil. PACKED. Full. Of. Flavor. With four seasoning options and trendy add-ons (like ramen noodles), the customization possibilities are chef's kiss. ________________________________________ Here's What I Ate Seafood Boil: ¼ pound of crab with scallops and the addition of ramen noodles (because why not level it up?). ________________________________________ Pros * The seafood was fresh, and the service was quick. * It's got a low-key, hole-in-the-wall vibe where you can just pull up and eat good--no fuss, no drama. * Plenty of other seafood entrees if you're not trying to get your hands dirty with a boil. Cons * The spot could use a little extra love in the cleanliness department. It wasn't spotless, but my table was clean enough for me to enjoy myself. * My boil had too much seasoning, to the point where the sauce was overwhelming. But my friend's bag? On point. So, I'm guessing this was a fluke. ________________________________________ Final Thoughts If you're craving seafood that's fresh, flavorful, and won't have you counting pennies, Sunset Crab Shack is where it's at. Sure, it's a little rough around the edges, but that's part of the charm. Just make sure to catch them on a good day with the seasoning. Rating: 7.8/10. Clean it up and fix that seasoning balance, and this joint could easily hit an 8.5. read more

Service is moderate, our seafood boil did take a while to come out yet it was worth the wait, definitely stopping by again! read more

Sunset Crab Shack - 1/2lb shrimp, Potatoes, Boiled eggs, Sausage, Corn & Noodles - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Went with my daughter as it was my last night in town. I'm an Oak Cliff guy (Justin F. Kimball) and like supporting local businesses. It was crowded, but we got seated fairly quickly. I had a vodka martini which was good. We got a boil bag to split. Shrimp, King Crab Legs, mussels and crawfish. The bag came...nice presentation but it was warm not hot. Everything was good not great. The bag was off and for a place going for a Cajun feel, it did not have that feel. From the music to atmosphere. On a scale of 1-10. Sunset Crab Shack gets a 6. read more

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Such a fun spot! We came on Sunday and service was amazing! Our server was the sweetest, she took really good care of us even though she was busy! Thank you so much for a great experience! All of our food and drinks were PERFECT!! From the Oysters, the ceviche and shrimp cocktail were great! Loved the outdoor seating and all the friendliness! I will definitely be back :) read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food was great. Had shrimp cocktail, crab, shrimp, lobster, corn, and potatoes. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit. read more

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Oh wow! This hit every spot The Ceviche Tostada was delicious. I waited a bit for the Mix Soup but when it came out, it was steaming hot. It was so yummy and was all gone. My date ordered the Shrimp & Sausage Boil, he enjoyed his food as well. There wasn't much of a wait on a Monday Night. Weekends are much busier. You should try it out!! read more

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The food was amazing that it still makes me want to go back for seafood . Service was okay but their music be spot on.

CAREFUL!!! I accidentally ordered here thinking it was Grand Prairie. I immediately called them to cancel and they don't answer the phone! So I have to go through Grubhub after waiting a while, the location had the nerve to tell grubhub they already made it so no refund. No! I tried to call them!! Grubhub gave me my money back, thankfully. Make sure you have the right location. I'm waiting on my order in GP. The people are very nice at this one. read more

Love sunset! The service is really slow & you can expect for your server to not be back. We've been twice since I've been in Dallas and it's happened every time. However, the food is absolutely delicious. As for the ambiance, it's very laid back. Dress in clothes you don't care about you will get messy. The AC doesn't really work well, but it's a fun place to go with family and friends. read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Build Your Own Boil - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Pay cash or don't go! My first visit this year, all in my party had their tip INCREASED. I caught it when verifying my credit card purchases. I spoke to the management twice about the first occurrence. I went another time a couple of weeks later. My Second visit all three of us had tip increased. The same person, Saldivar ran all the credit card transaction. BEWARE! Food is good but not trustworthy. read more

On one of their busy nights, Sunday, I went to the restroom & was attacked by an unknown female. She lunged after me & chocked me for no reason. I felt my life was In danger. Upon sharing this with security & the brother of the business owner, the female that attacked me was allowed to stay at the restaurant. In addition, the owner failed to respond to my report of the attack or make amends. This place is not safe for the public. . read more

Ok we are new to the area and ordered the posole and gumbo. I arrived at 12:30 and there was nobody in the parking lot or in the restaurant. I was worried. I thought they are closed or the food is awful. I was greeted by two lovely young ladies who kindly asked me to wait a few mins until my order was ready. I got my order and headed home. Gave the posole to my daughter and I started on my gumbo. Wow! Finally a gumbo I can eat!!!! It was not spicy at all, which is perfect for me!!!! Perfect amount of chicken sausage and shrimp. Loved it! My daughter and I will be back to try the crab legs. read more

Sunset Crab Shack - shrimp and rice in a bowl - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Very disappointing. I've eaten here, one other time, and couldn't remember why I never returned, then I ordered take out, and I remembered. I had the fried catfish & shrimp basket, and it was probably the worst combination I've had since the first time i came here. Everything was over seasoned, but that because the fish had a metal taste to it. The shrimp had no flavor, and the texture was that of fish (overcooked). The fries were the best part of the basket, and that's not saying a lot. If you're going to do Cajun, then do it right, or don't do it at all. The staff was very pleasant. read more

So we came from getting Go our first Covid shot at Methodist there was literally no one in Sunset Crab, the "waiter" said sit anywhere. We didn't because it was really cold and we wanted to see if they has some place warmer. Literally we were treated as if we were invisible. After 15 mins we left. I hadn't physically been there since now 2019 but ordered a few times and picked it up. The service was never like this. I guess now they have people there that don't care. read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Empty and still the worse customer service ever - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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So my beau and I decided we wanted to do Cajun book for New Years Eve. So I called around 1pm to check their hours due to NYE. The young lady who answered the phone tells me they close at 4. Ok no problem. We pull up at 3pm and enter the building. It's cute from the outside with a little patio and the inside is decorated in a New England/ coastal theme. A little confusing since there's a sign that says "Atlantic" but I'm pretty sure you get your product from the Gulf of Mexico but ok. So the waitress seats us at a table - mind you it's maybe 315 - and tells us they are closing we can they can only do to go orders. There is like 3 other tables sitting and eating. But ok. I opened my mouth to be like yea that's not what I was told on the phone but my boyfriend gave me that "please don't be that asshole" face and I smile and say ok fine. The more people come in as we wait - like 330 - and they are told the restaurant is closed. We get the lb of crab legs, lb of shrimp and lb of crawfish with Cajun seasoning and mild heat since we are both from the north. Didn't like that you had to side order things like potatoes sausage or corn on the cob. Other places I've been to just throw it in. We take our sack - plastic bag full - and go home. When we get home the food still hot but slowly over cooking. It was hard to get crab out with it smooshing to pulp. The seasoning could have been stronger and the mild spice was more like weak sauce. I would for sure go medium or even hot the next time. However due to miscommunication/issues with closing time and the lack of heat in their spices I won't be returning. read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is my new favorite crab shack! I absolutely love the vibe here and especially the people. I get the same server each time and she is amazing. She is so attentive and always present. I always get the snow crabs. Today I got a pound of snow crabs, fries, and a margarita. For starters, I didn't know they had a happy hour! I got 2 margaritas for $3 each :)) The crabs are absolutely to die for. The seasoning is so yummy and they are the BIGGEST crab legs I've had at a restaurant. I'm rarely satisfied but this place never disappoints! I will 100% be coming here in the future for my crab endeavors! 10/10 read more

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the food was horrible. definitely the worst seafood boil Ive ever had. over priced and nasty!!! I would never go back. service was garbage as well. waiter never checked back while food was being prepared. took too long... don't wait your money read more

This place was the closest to our AirBnb, but we should have eaten fast food. The food was not good. Salmon overcooked, crabcakes burnt and unseasoned, shrimp was tough. Even the rice was bland with no taste. I do not recommend this place for seafood dinner. However, maybe boiled seafood is better. read more

The service a ten out of ten the food is to die for and all imma say is if u need a place to get ur boils at THIS IS THE PLACE just mind that in weekends it gets PACKED but im telling yall the food here and the Cajun fries areee so good yall should definitely go here 10/10 read more

No no no this was a waste of my money. They do not know how to boil seafood. The food was horrible no seasoning bland read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Horrible a waste of money - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came in for lunch this time... atmosphere was great service is good food delicious.i got the shrimp and sausage Cajun flavored abd the Mr had himself a catfish basket. read more

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I usually go to Krio; however, I was told that this place is amazing. And now here we are with this review. I ordered 2lbs crab and 1lb of shrimp (two of us were eating). The total bill was 102 and some change (which is much cheaper than most places since the pandemic has caused crazy inflation). Anyway, I live about 4 miles from the location and I drove straight home. When I bit into the shrimp - it literally oozed! Yes...like a pimple on a preteens forehead...is spat out the "shrimp" and tried another. Same thing. I then grappled a random piece of shrimp and squeezed it. Yup - I'm sure the the shrimp has covid 19 because they were DISGUSTING. I then went to try the crab. It was gritty. Very gritty. The sauce we chose was the one with all of the flavors combined - didn't taste very good. Moral of the story - you get what you pay for I'm sorry Krio - I will not leave you again. Sunset crab was straight DOO DOO read more

I'll let my attached photo set the tone for this place.. we were literally among the first two people to walk in the door upon them opening and the server has the NERVE to set this in front of me... DIRTY, STICKY ASS MENU... WTF?!?!?! YOUR DOORS JUST OPENED & YOU HAND ME THIS!? Do you guys clean anything???? Can't clean a simple menu so what else are you all too lazy to clean!? Tf?!! With covid being a thing as well, this is VERY alarming. read more

Sunset Crab Shack - A dirty menu handed to me when they'd only been open 20 minutes - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food was cold when it finally arrived. It took almost 40 minutes after ordering. The ambiance is decent, lively and tv's in almost every corner. I wouldn't recommend coming during the busy weekend, but im sure this could work as a weekday lunch spot. We had no refills while we sat the entire time, and the waitress never came by after delivering the food. read more

I had this place bookmarked as a new place to try based on the 4 star rating. It didn't live up to some of these reviews. For starters they do not have their liquor license, but you can order a michelada and they will give you the beer for free. But the michelada set up ended up costing $7!! I ordered the 1/2 pound of shrimp and snow crab with the sunset seasoning. I thought my food was fine. My BF ordered the sea scallops, but what he ended up with were bay scallops (the tiny baby scallops) and was not happy. He did not enjoy his meal at all. My friend got the crab-cakes and she didn't like her dish. We all ordered hush puppies and they were nothing to write home about either, although edible and I finished them off because I was still hungry. Service was fine albeit a little slow. Like we were ready to get out of there and our bill took forever to get. A highlight is we got 10% off for checking in on yelp. read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Free beer with michelada purchase - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I would give this place no stars if possible it smells like sewage. The waitress we had wasn't attentive, we never got refills on our drinks and she spilled my plate on my clothes . The worst customer service I have ever experienced. The shrimp basket is what was ordered . read more

This place will past mustard but won't be on a list of places I would seek to go to again. Their crawfish was ok but super heavy feeling. The oysters did not seem the freshest and the fried calamari was chewy. There isn't a ton of good seafood places in this area and this is just another one of those. read more

Nice environment . Great service. Spanish speaking friendly. Delightful taste and the spice level is crazy good!

The food is not what it use to be it appears that meal prices were raised after the rebuild and reopen. The food is not good and the service is horrible the wait staff is simply TERRIBLE!! read more

Sunset Crab Shack - Seating area - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas