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Sunset Crab Shack

3.2 (288 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Jarrin S.

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!

Shrimp
Tracy S.

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

Corn, sausage, shrimp, snow crab in garlic butter and cajun
Mei M.

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.

Dookie king crab..

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.

Seafood boil
Sandhya M.

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.

BYOB
Agatha L.

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

Seafood boil bag.
-Marvin W.

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.

Ceviche
Mari A.

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 :)

1/2lb shrimp, Potatoes, Boiled eggs, Sausage, Corn & Noodles

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

House Shrimp Cocktail, Grilled Salmon, Build Your Own Boil that included Lobster Tail, King Crab and Sausage Combo, Shrimp
Belinda W.

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

Shrimp and Sausage Boil
Melisa R.

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!!

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Sea scallops? Anyone! Please chime in!!!

Last time I went they didn't have scallops.

Do they take to go orders over the phone?

Yes they do and they actually pack it really well for travel in my experience

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Pesca Coastal Classics and Boozy Cocktails

Pesca Coastal Classics and Boozy Cocktails

4.5
(38 reviews)
2.5 mi

We came to Pesca Coastal Classics & Seafood Boils at Trinity Groves and were honestly surprised…read morethat it was so empty because everything was delicious. We had the Jumbo Shrimp Seafood Boil, traditional and Mexico City micheladas with Pacifico, and finished with the crème brûlée. Every dish was excellent. Our waiter, Michael, was incredibly kind and welcoming. He made sure our drinks were to our liking and even offered to remake them if needed. Chef Roger also stopped by our table personally to check on us and make sure everything was good. The restaurant was very clean, the ambiance was great, and the service was outstanding. It honestly made me a little sad to see it so quiet because places with good food, great people, and excellent hospitality deserve to be busy. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back.

Nice decor and setting but was quite empty and we waited some time for a hostess. Otherwise, the…read moreservice was great and we had a kind waitress The food was all okay but nothing that blew me away. The apps were the Aguachile which was the better of the two, and the other were the crab croquettes which were packed with crab but lacked in flavor. Of the entrees the blacked catfish was the better one. The only issue was the huge portion of mashed potatoes which were reminiscent of powered mash, but the catfish itself was outstanding. On the other side I've never had a lobster roll before but this genuinely has no flavor and has experienced some serious shrinkflation when compared to other pictures here on yelp of it. The fries were great though. The dessert also was nothing memorable and was a very basic bread pudding that could've been warmer. Overall, I was not impressed by Pesca as the reviews may have led me to believe, but it is still a solid place in trinity groves that deserves be more attention.

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4.5
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2.4 mi

28 nigiris, 2 cold plates, 3 handroll all for $205? All while being fresh fish? 100% worth the…read moreprice. All the fish were meticulously prepared, flavorful and paired with complementary dressings. One of the reasons for the superb value was coming in during happy hour which run till 7pm. You can find half priced nigiri, specially priced cold plates and other delicacies. We sat at the omakase bar and one of the requirements to sit here was to order an omakase - as the name would suggest. Just an FYI. The chefs and staff were all very kind and the ambience was intimate. Our server took a while to check-in on us. This was slightly problematic when we wanted more ginger, water or the check. She was fine overall. Here's all we got: 2 Seared Truffle Salmon 2 Dozo Omakase 4 Chutoro Nigiri 2 Otoro Nigiri 2 Yellowtail Nigiri 2 Seared Salmon Nigiri 1 Truffle Salmon HR 1 Daku Toro HR 1 Negitoro HR 2 Salmon Belly Nigiri 2 Salmon Nigiri Chutoro and Otoro were top tier, extremely fatty, melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The variations of salmon were our second favorite and some of the best salmon we've had in Dallas. Would recommend.

Great service and delicious Japanese food. The value is exceptional for what you're paying…read more Highlights include: hotate was super fresh, really appreciated the sauce on top that highlighted the flavor; chirashi bowl was packed with fish and rice, superb value They have joined our rotation of go-tos, definitely will return.

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4.8
(39 reviews)
0.4 mi

I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this restaurant…read more The service was absolutely fantastic. The seafood there is second to none. It's a very cute small restaurant and it should be that way so that they can serve the quality of food that they do. I recommend this place to everyone I know after eating there. We ordered several small plates and shared them and everything was amazing. I would say the Agua Chile was my favorite.

A friend from out of town and I visited Hugo's for lunch this past Sunday and had an amazing time!…read moreEverything we ordered was phenomenal and all the staff treated us so well. We sat at the table for two near the door which had great lighting, and it was really fun to people watch as pedestrians roamed outside. Our server recommended a few cocktails - I got the Limelight which was delicious and my friend got one of the clarified cocktails, which was also very tasty. Honestly the alcohol flavor was masked super well so they're very dangerous drinks! Will have to come by to try some of the others. Our server was super helpful explaining & coursing out the menu, and we got a bunch of items to share. First up we got the scallop aguachile, which was tart and spicy and super refreshing, and the salmon tartare which was creamy and decadent and came with shatteringly crisp wonton chips. Really excellent starters, and they made me want to come back and get the rest some time! Then we split the ahi tuna tostadas and the crab avocado tostadas, which come 2 per order. Hugo O. came over to ask if we were sharing and helpfully had them plated one each per plate so we could eat them more easily, and also brought over a chili pequín hot sauce to complement the tostadas. They were so good! I'll be dreaming about both the tostadas and the pequín sauce for a while. The ahi tuna was super fresh and went so well with the accompaniments, and the crab didn't get lost in the other flavors on that tostada. The crisp tortillas underneath also held up really well to each bite; I'm so used to tostadas shattering upon first taste but the structural integrity of Hugo's were super impressive. For our main we split the fish of the day, which was seared Hokkaido scallop atop a bed of corn risotto. This also came pre-split into two bowls so we didn't have to do it ourselves, which was a super nice touch. The scallops were cooked to perfection, super soft and tender with an incredible crust, and the corn risotto was super creamy and savory. Almost a little too salty for me with the amount of cheese, but still so good I almost licked the bowl clean. Seriously good food here - sad it's a bit of a trek from where I live but I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!

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Haywire

Haywire

4.4
(884 reviews)
3.6 mi
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Fancy spot! You wouldn't mind if I review it, would you? Eating out in Dallas can get really…read moreexpensive, really quick. Often times after it's all said & done, you wonder - was that worth it? Thankfully, that is NOT the experience I had at Haywire! I ate here on August 9th, 2025 and enjoyed everything about it. I was with a large party but would love to return for a more intimate experience. On this Saturday, my younger cousin was graduating from Parker University so I was in town for the weekend. At around 1pm, I was one of the first to arrive at the restaurant. Unfortunately the parking is a bit confusing. There was construction being done on the same street when I went but there's a parking garage for customers that's difficult to navigate AND the elevator that connects wasn't operating at the time which was an issue for many (but not me, I got a good spot & walked). My party hadn't all arrived yet so I took a gander. Upon entering the tall doors, the space breathes southwestern elegance: wooden structure, leather seating, separate dining areas with highlighted ranch-style art. The abundance of space gives it an open-concept feel. The lighting fixtures are modern, the space was dim but not too low, with an option to utilize the large windows also. I was quiet impressed at the overall presentation. When my party did arrive, I wanted to keep it simple so I ordered the Chicken Cobb Salad and a Hibiscus Haze with Vodka. The table shmoozed as we ate some of the appetizers: the Crab Dip & Green Tomatoes, both amazing. The food did take some time but, considering it was 10-12 of us, that's expected. The Hibiscus Haze was splendid: smooth & flavorful, a great concoction. Cobb salads are usually pretty thick but this one was HEARTY. It came in a large bowl stuffed with the all the toppings. The dressing it was tossed with was well balanced but could've used a tad bit more. With some pepper & a little ranch, I was set! I defeated the salad but it also left me stuffed to the gills. Satisfying meal that I would order again! There are tons of restaurants to dine at in Dallas & sometimes you never know which is worth your time. Despite the inconvenience of parking, I'd bet my bottom dollar that this is a good place to eat. Whether you want a fine dining experience, it's a special occasion or just want a good drink with a meal, Haywire has enough to satisfy all interests.

WILL NEVER BE BACK!…read more HATED. EVERY. MOMENT. OF. THIS. PISS. POOR. EXPERIENCE. EVERY. SINGLE. MOMENT. VALET. NOT. FREE. I called before deciding where to eat on a Sunday afternoon to confirm parking situations. Parking is not easy downtown so this played a huge factor in figuring where, out of the dozens of brunch places, to eat. Definitely a bit of a walk to get accommodated at the actual restaurant so valet seemed the most reasonably enticing for parking solutions. Well, I called and spoke with the lady at the front desk. I confirmed with this little girl FOUR TIMES IF 1. They had valet available today 2. If it was complimentary. Come to find out it was not complimentary. And $7 for parking just doesn't sit well with me when there are ample free options else where with satisfying beverage, meal, ambiance, and service. All of which, I DID NOT GET AT HAYWIRE. I come in and although I had a reservation that I was 10 minutes early for while noticing tables available, I was told by that same girl who lied to me about parking I needed to take a seat. Reassuring me that it would only take two minutes to be seated. 10 minutes later I see coupled and groups walking in and guess what? They were immediately sat. While I am waiting to be sat at one of the three clean tables I'm staring at. I finally tell my boyfriend I am about to eat at the bar and he goes to the hostess stand to inform them our frustration and guess what? We were sat immediately. I get seated and there are two standing fans placed next to my table that's blowing my hair all over the f*****g place. I had to tell them to turn them off. What? No AC in this place either?? We immediately ordered and got the elk tacos for an appetizer. The tacos are WAY too spicy and way too salty. Too spicy AND too salty?? They're a no for me. You literally can't taste anything because of both! I HATED these little tacos. Probably the worst I've ever had. Ever seen someone attempt to pinch a bit of salt to season and the entire top comes off?? These tacos. My boyfriend had the chicken fried steak. He loved it (loves spicy and seasonings because he's Cajun) but I tried it and it was over seasoned. Again? Couldn't taste what I was eating. The mashed potatoes were divine. Enjoyed those! And then the green beans were tasteless. Hahaha what a joke. I ordered the barbacoa chilaquiles and it was literally too spicy to eat. Inedible. My eyes teared up, my nose started running, and I couldn't taste anything after a couple bites of the spice. I was so f*****g over this place I just ate my boyfriend's mashed potatoes and we left. If I had it my way, I wouldn't have paid for a thing here. They don't deserve our money and I HATE they got a cent from me. I'm livid. I hate this place W I L L N E V E R B E B A C K

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Saint Rocco's New York Italian

Saint Rocco's New York Italian

3.7
(590 reviews)
2.4 mi
$$

I haven't been here since 2017....my recent visit was for a birthday dinner (not mine) and our…read moreserver was Anaiah. He was great. From the beginning of service to the end. He gave recommendations for dishes to try, and answered all of our questions. As a customer, I appreciated that he'd tasted items on the menu which is a plus for those of us who may want to try multiple entres and are undecided. After presenting him with my options, although he spoke well of the two entres I wanted, I went with the Grilled Chicken Alfredo. The dish was good overall, I just needed a pinch more salt (and I do mean a literal pinch). I ended up getting a slice of Tiramisu to go. My dining experience this time around was much better than the first time I came. One of the guest with our party ordered the Cacio e Pepe, which we enjoyed watching the tableside presentation of.

Service wasn't great. Must be short staffed. Took a while to order. Had to walk inside and ask if…read morewe can order. The food was OK! I was offered Parmesan cheese for my meal and agreed but never received any. The next encounter was "would you like it to go?" I didn't want to bother to ask about the Parmesan cheese since I was almost done with my meal. Also it took forever to get the check and we did not receive the 10% discount for living at Trinity groves and had to mentioned it again. Overall, it was ok! It is a convenient spot to go to when you live across the street!

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