I don't care what anyone says... this is the BEST SEAFOOD BAG BOILS around Austin... yes I know this is Round Rock but we live in Austin & have tried EVERY place here so we started surrounding areas. The service is top tier! The staff comes by to make sure you're good constantly so you never go long waiting for refills or to get some attention for an issue. The vibe is great, TVs on & the place is always clean. I read a review complaining about the napkins & buckets that's STUPID af. Don't come to a seafood place if tha bothers you. I love that they had the whole roll of brown paper towels so we don't have to keep asking. The buckets are super helpful to clear out the soft shells of the shrimp instead of piling on a plate. The FLAVOR is ALWAYS ON POINT!!! We even tried the other location but the Round Rock location beats it! We always go for date night. It's much lower priced than @Boiling Crab & taste 100x better than their soggy shrimp! Hook & Reel is just a hard pass... it's not flavorful. LA Crawfish is not good & Krab Kings is overpriced for mid food. I make my own seafood boils & ppl would rather buy from me than go to the other locations. Surfin Crab is the only one who beats me! Most times I can't even get a pic because we dive in! Oooh & food is always fast! read more

Surfing Crab - ITS THAT FKN GOOD! devoured! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

See all

I walked into Surfing Crab hoping for one of those unapologetically messy seafood boils -- the kind where you're tying your hair back, rolling up your sleeves, and mentally preparing to smell like garlic butter for the rest of the day. Sadly... this wasn't that experience. I ordered the boil with a pound of crab, head‑on shrimp, squid, corn, and those thin little sausage slices you see at most Cajun spots. The seasoning landed squarely in the middle -- not offensive, not impressive, just sitting there like it was waiting for someone to give it direction. I asked for hot, but what I got tasted more like a medium that didn't want to commit. And the shrimp? Head‑on and not deveined. That gave them a gamy, muddy undertone that took away from the whole boil. At this price point, deveining shouldn't be a luxury add‑on. We also tried the appetizer sampler -- calamari, egg rolls, cheese sticks -- and everything tasted suspiciously similar, like it all took the same little swim in the same fryer without a break. Nothing was terrible, but nothing had personality. These were the kind of appetizers you can find anywhere, and not the kind you remember later. My partner ordered the shrimp po'boy, and while the portion was generous, the breading overwhelmed the shrimp. He ended up peeling most of it off just to get to the actual protein. When the breading becomes the main character, that's a sign the dish needs editing. Now, the mixed drinks? Those were actually good -- balanced, not overly sweet, and honestly the highlight of the meal. And I have to give credit where it's due: our waitress was attentive, friendly, and checked on us consistently without hovering. She did everything right. The food just didn't match her level of service. And look... I'm not trying to be dramatic, but I've had better crab at HEB during crawfish season for a fraction of the price. When your grocery‑store boil is hitting harder than the restaurant version, that's saying something. Overall, Surfing Crab wasn't a disaster, but it wasn't memorable either. For the price and the concept, I expected more depth, more spice, and more care in the prep. This one's a pass for me -- especially when I know I can get fresher, better‑seasoned seafood elsewhere without the premium price tag. read more

See all

THERE WAS A LONG FULL STRAND OF HAIR, AS IF IT WAS FROM THE ROOT ITSELF, IN MY FOOD!!!! Y'all I really wanted to like this place. This was our first time going and dining in #TikTokRecommeneded @ Surfing Crab in Round Rock, TX. Our server was kind and very attentive. The ambiance was also cool, quiet but not a desert town. We ordered and waited about 15 minutes for our 2 bags which came with 1/2 lb snow crab, 1/2 shrimp no head and 1 lobster tail each and I added Broccoli with the surfing sauce (medium) in the $39.99 bag. Disclaimer: The sauce is waaaaaayyyy better than Hook & Reel. But y'all.....as I'm about to get ready to throw down, I see something that looks like black string at first glance. I reassessed and tried to convince myself it wasn't what I thought I was seeing though, so I showed my gf to verify that I'm tripping. She thought it was a gill or something from the crab. I told her to pull it to make sure, she pulled it and she's dragging a long ass piece of straight black hair from in between my crab and corn. Y'all I was immediately disgusted . Even more upset at the fact that I've been looking for a seafood spot in Austin since going to Hook & Reel, that place is TRASH! Anyways, first impressions are everything. I will not be returning. That showed me carelessness and uncleanliness for my experience at their establishment. It's scarring to me by principle but even worse because from tasting the sauce and a couple of broccoli. The waitress comes and checks in, I tell her what I discovered in my bag. She lowkey checked to see if it was mine, however, I'm an indigenous woman who embracing my 4b natural hair in Bantu knots and twists at the moment. She grabs the food, and tells me she'll remove and fix it. She comes back tells me the manager is working on a new bag and will apply a discount. The manager comes and asks if I want a new bag or a refund. Since, we were dining in and didn't pay for anything yet, I sold him I don't want the bag anymore. We left both bags there and spent our money elsewhere. I'm super grateful that I didn't eat any more of the food before I saw it. Unfortunately, I decided to do this review after I already addressed the issue, so I don't have a picture but I promise yall it was #CRINGE. Anyways, TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK! YOUVE BEEN WARNED. read more

Surfing Crab - Surfing Crab (front view) Round Rock, TX - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

I had a taste for crawfish, and my daughter told me about a new spot that just opened called Surfing crab, so of course I had to go check it out. I ordered a combo that came with crawfish, snow crab, and shrimp, plus the usual sides: sausage, potato, and corn. Let's start with the sausage because baby... that sausage was delicious. So good that I actually went back and ordered more. No shame. The crab was very good, not overcooked at all, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly too. The shells came off easily, which is always a good sign. The corn was sweet and flavorful, and everything was covered in their sauce. I ordered it medium with all the seasonings, and the flavor was definitely there. Now... everyone who knows me knows I'm a crawfish girl, so I saved those for last. First bite and I immediately noticed something was off. They were dry, and I could tell right away they were frozen. I ate a few more just to confirm (because sometimes you gotta give it another chance). After that, I actually called and asked if the crawfish were frozen or live, and the lady on the phone confirmed they were frozen. Now with it being crawfish season, I'm honestly not understanding why they're serving frozen crawfish. I feel like there should be a sign letting people know or at least letting customers know if they're sold out of live crawfish. Crawfish lovers can definitely tell the difference. That part was very disappointing. That being said, the rest of the food was good, and like I mentioned earlier, the sausage was so good I had to go back for more. If you're going specifically for crawfish, I would say call ahead and ask if they have live crawfish because the flavor and texture are way better. If the crawfish had been live instead of frozen, this review would easily be rated higher. I'll probably give them another try because the rest of the food was solid... but those crawfish just weren't it. read more

Surfing Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

See all

Somebody finally listened to me! It's not easy finding good seafood with reasonably priced combos and seasoned well! Surfing Crab hit all my wants. The service was really good too. The server was good about checking in. I ordered the round rock special. I got the garlic butter + old bay seasoning mild with extra seasoning on the side for dipping. Everything was juicy and good. I didn't want a sausage and I got extra corn instead. My food was delicious in every bite and was not over cooked. I got the mild so it was seasoned well but not overpowering with spice. I highly recommend mild if you aren't into spicy food. I also ordered a mimosa for $3 and it was good. The restaurant was very spacious and didn't have a as strong seafood smell. I didn't leave smelling fishy!! I will definitely be back! read more

See all

NOOM NOOM NOOM New spot for seafood in Round Rock. Bring on the bibs and gloves, but hold the side of butter because the Surfing Special sauce is amazing!! The wait time to be seated was only 20minutes even with a full house. Our waitress was so friendly and gave us recommendations for the sauce. Other staff stopped by our table as well to check if there was anything we needed. My husband could have rolled me out of the restaurant I was so stuffed. read more

See all

I stumbled upon Surfing Crab yesterday and am so happy that I did! They're a great seafood boil option with fried seafood items and a full bar. Visiting during their lunch hours seemed to be the best most cost effective because you can create a 2 item boil for $17.99. Dinner boils start at about $31-32. They have daily drink specials that feature beers, cocktails like the Hurricane and margaritas. During my visit, I opted for a fried shrimp basket w/ fries ($11 on lunch menu) and a 2 item boil (shrimp and calamari). You're able to customize your spice level, they had about 5-6 different seasoning options and each boil comes with sausage, potatoes and corn. And yes, crawfish was on the menu; however, keep in mind that crawfish season doesn't start until February! If they're serving them outside of February-May, I'd be suspicious. Everything was seasoned great and they have some of the best fries I've ever had! I will definitely be returning to have another boil! read more

Surfing Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

See all

This is a great option for crab and seafood! We have been in twice since it opened and have had great service with Richard and Davy in the bar area. Front hostess area is friendly as well and the manager was helpful our first time ordering on the best bang for our buck! For crab and shrimp, this place is more affordable than other "crab boil" places and the flavor and spice is much more appealing (IMO). The edamame was a great addition our last visit as were the sweet potato fries and rice!! Perfectly sticky rice !! Look forward to the next time for sure ! read more

Surfing Crab - Crab shrimp edamame - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Can I just say- I had heard this place was good - it was AMAZING. I ordered a pound of crab legs and clams with double corn and had the Surfing Special Seasoning mild and it was the best seasoning I think I've ever tried. We also ordered calamari and garlic bread. Both great additions. The servers were great! On top of filling out drinks. The vibe is very casual. I have been dying to go back - who wants to join me!!! read more

Surfing Crab - Happy crab eater! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Thursday, Soft opening day finally! I have been waiting for this day! Party of 2 around 7:00 p.m. and we were greeted and seated immediately. We went with the understanding that the crew would be figuring everything out since this was the first day and we were pleasantly surprised at how well everything ran so smoothly. The food came out quick and our server was attentive. The manager even came around to talk with us. I enjoyed the hush puppies, I love hush puppies and anytime they're on the menu I get them. I also ordered the house salad with shrimp. The salad was fresh and the grilled shrimp was tasty. My boyfriend ordered the #2 combo boil with the Cajun seasoning. It was very good and the flavor was spot on. Next time I told him to get the everything seasoning. I'm really happy that this location is open in Round Rock and I look forward to visiting often! Especially when it's live crawfish time read more

See all

This is a chain restaurant with many locations. The one in Round Rock, on the east side of I-35 north of 45, has been open for several weeks. Based on reviews here and elsewhere, we and another couple decided to try Surfing Crab on a recent weeknight. We were less than impressed. The menu is large, but the choices are largely limited to greasy fried food or a seafood boil. For dinner, you can get a large pile of boiled items to share or choose half or full pounds of shrimp, clams, mussels, etc. There's a bucket and a roll of cheap brown paper towels (the kind you get in a service station restroom) on every table. You'll get a paper plate (maybe more than one if you get an appetizer) and a fork. No other utensils, napkins, or wipes were offered at any time. We ordered 2 appetizers to share, both fried. Both came out quickly with tasty dips. Then we ordered our dinners. Order taking seemed to go well. Our group had a flounder sandwich, a couple of mixed baskets, and a flounder basket. I would have considered a boil had there been an option on the dinner menu for a mix other than in half pound increments. It looked like that was an option at lunch. Everything fried came atop Cajun fries, which were crisp. tasty, and plentiful. Unfortunately, the person who delivered the meals (not the same person who took our orders) was unable to identify what was in each basket, other than the sandwich. That should give you an idea that all of the fried foods were rather similar in appearance. Everyone at our table agreed that the fried foods were way too greasy, and that we would not consider ordering these again. The seafood under the breading definitely seemed fresh, so it was a shame to have it ruined with a thick and greasy breading. The combination of crummy (non-absorbent) paper towels, paper plates, and greasy food, particularly given the prices, is just not our thing at dinner. Hence the rating. On the plus side, the containers they use for leftovers are among the best I've had at any restaurant. . read more

Surfing Crab - Fried oyster and shrimp basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

See all

Me and a friend came here for dinner this weekend and had such a good experience! We had been craving a seafood boil and after seeing some positive reviews, decided to try this place out. We ended up splitting the round rock special with the surfing special seasoning. We added extra potatoes which I think made this a lot more filling but overall it was a perfect size for the two of us to share. The seafood had great flavor and seemed like good quality. We also got some Cajun fries to share and honestly I would skip on those next time. The fries were not tossed in the seasoning so it was super uneven and the ranch that they use here tasted like bottled hidden valley (not good). They did have good drink prices and happy hour specials. Our server was great and the restaurant itself was very nice and had tons of seating! Overall I would definitely recommend!! read more

Surfing Crab - Round rock special with surfing special seasoning - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

See all

Delightful seafood boil spot that I definitely want to revisit! We were pleasantly surprised by this spot, having tried a few different seafood boils and none really hitting the spot the way this one did. We chose to give it a try since we were looking for food in the area. Walking in, you're immediately hit with an under-the-sea type ambiance filled with fun decor and the comfiest seating I've ever experienced. Every table is already covered with paper that has their very own cute crab logo, the same logo that can be seen on our water cups. I got their drink of the day which was a Bahama Mama for only $6 - a refreshing deal of a cocktail! We ordered their calamari which was nice and crispy, and a boil to share. The boil blew us away with its flavor and comes with several potato and corn much to our delight. Everything was well cooked and swimming in the sauce which made a nice pool in their gigantic metal bowl. The clams were a bit salty so next time we might opt to just do double shrimp. The service was extremely friendly and very quick to check in and fulfill requests. The server who brought our boil asked if we wanted him to open up the bag for us to which we said you're the expert! It was a nice little demo for us. They had forgotten to include the sausage we ordered for our boil so we asked for some and they were able to bring it out in only a minute or two. read more

Surfing Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

See all

First time to location and chain. Was actually better than I expected for a chain. The food was perfectly boiled. The spice was good, kind of regret not going spicier despite getting a medium, but the Cajun flavor was good. The service was great. Arrived at 930 and left around 1020. It was a bit busy when we arrived but everything was done swiftly and perfectly. We asked for no sausage and they provided more corn instead which was fantastic. Definitely a good place for boil to go. The ambiance was very hustle and bustle but relaxed at the same time. If I'm ever up in round rock again I will definitely go to this location again. read more

Surfing Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

The food and service were great!! Not as pricey as some make it sound. Big portions, great taste and friendly staff. If you're interested in a trial run, try their lunch menu. read more

We were running errands in Round Rock today and decided to try the surfing crab. I doubt we will ever go back. I got the fried calamari and I substituted coleslaw for the Cajun fries. The calamari had zero taste and the coleslaw with some of the worst I've ever had. They also gave me the Cajun fries so I did like the ones that didn't have all the seasoning on them. We also got the half-and-half special with Freid shrimp and fried oysters. The oysters and the shrimp were good and the sweet potato fries we substituted for we're also very good. I'm not sure how long they have been open but our waitress was very unsure of several things and she was training someone! I'm not sure what kind of sauces they brought me with my calamari but I ended up getting some cocktail sauce and tartar sauce and those were much better. There were also some Chinese dishes on the menu and I've noticed some so-called seafood places have started doing this. I prefer the old seafood places that serve nothing but seafood! It was not crowded at all during lunchtime and I guess that should've been our clue. read more

See all

My group of four people came here around 4:45 pm on a Saturday to celebrate a birthday. The place had just started to get busy, but we were seated quickly. Our server, Hailey, was very sweet and quick to take our order. She let us store our cake and Ice cream in the fridge which we were thankful for since some restaurants don't allow that. The alcohol drinks did take long to come out, but they were delicious! We got the appetizer sampler. The spring rolls, hush puppies, and mozzarella sticks were so good. I wish I could say the same about the calamari and fried shrimp. The calamari had an odd rubbery texture and the shrimp was chewy. We ordered the hook special with the surfers seasoning special and split it between three people and that was way more than enough for each of us. We got two crab clusters each and a whole lot of shrimp, sausage, and veggies! The kids hamburger was so delicious too way better than expected!! read more

See all

1st off food is great hush puppies definitely don't recommend boil was amazing. Reason for 2 star service is absolutely TRASH!! And I mean that seriously odered my water beer app and food at the same time. As you can tell in hush puppies picture no drinks even at the table (water) how am I going to get my appetizer before my water. Second odered my beer with my water took 25 min still no beer had to tell another server to cancel my beer...beer comes 10 min later after canceling told the lady I didn't want it anymore. Definitely would say sit at the bar been here twice and service is trash servers need proper training.!! read more

Surfing Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

See all

Food was soooo good! And the customer service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend. Family friendly. They have something for everyone. read more

Surfing Crab - 1 pound of crawfish and 1 pound of shrimp. Comes with corn, potatoes, and sausage. So good! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

For our first time here it was very nice, clean and staff was very friendly. For food we started with oysters , which were so good ! Then we moved on to the boil, and you can't go wrong with any of it, was so lost in the food I forgot to take a photo until after ! That's how good it went ha ! But I did remember to take the photo of the molten lava cake! Which was really nice. Would differently come back next time I come into town! read more

Surfing Crab - Molten lava cake - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

See all

Overall great spot my wife and I have been multiple times. The reason I am not giving this spot. A five star is due to portion sizing on the fried fish as well as quality. The first few times we went when they were new quality and size was great the last two times we have gone the quality and size of the fried flounder has been extremely small. I got the flounder Poboy and had a lot more bread than I did fish. I would love to see them get the quality control corrected on the fish, portioning size and quality overall atmosphere is always fun and energetic. The staff is always super friendly and nice. read more

Surfing Crab - Shrimp boil special mild a side of eggs in hot special sauce and a flounder Poboy with sweet potato fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

We stopped in on a Friday night, and it was such a great experience. We both ordered the shrimp and king crab legs, along with one of their specialty cocktails -- I can't remember the name, but it was incredible. The moment you walk in, the ambience stands out. The inside is decorated beautifully, giving it a cool and inviting vibe. The staff were all very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. Our food was perfect -- the seasoning was spot on, and everything was cooked just right. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and are looking forward to having many more good meals here. Surf Crab is definitely a new favorite in town! read more

Had a great experience at Surfing Crab. My wife loved the snow crabs and shrimp and thought they were excellent--fresh, flavorful, and seasoned just right. We started with the calamari as an appetizer, which was perfectly crispy and a great way to kick off the meal. My fried catfish plate was another standout, crispy on the outside and tender inside, with generous portions that really hit the spot. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it an easy place to enjoy a good seafood meal. Overall, great food and a place I'd happily visit again. read more

Surfing Crab - Fried catfish plate, Snow Crabs, and shrimp also some Calamari - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

In a word, YES! When you walk in, clean is your first thought. Then, well staffed and well managed. Seated quickly. Maleik was my server. I asked for recommendations. He asked a couple qualifying questions and led me to the Round Rock Boil. Delivered in good time. Everything was on point. Lobster, crab, shrimp all cooked perfectly. And the sauces, multiple choices. Tender potatoes, juicy corn. Bib, gloves, utensils, napkins at the ready. I'm already inviting guests for my next visit. Wishing this restaurant much success and longevity. read more

Surfing Crab - The Round Rock- Lobster, crab, shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

The steamed oysters were small but still pretty good. The appetizer sampler, though, was a big miss completely tasteless, just batter, and the shrimp tasted old. To be fair, I tried half a piece of everything to make sure it wasn't just one item, but nope... the whole sampler was not good. (Don't get it.) I let them know and sent it back, but don't expect it to come off your bill because that's not happening. On a positive note, the watermelon martini was really good. Will I come back? Maybe but definitely not for anything fried. read more

See all

This is the worst place I have ever seen to work. Employees work more than 13 hours a day for less than $100. On top of that, if the restaurant is busy and a table leaves without paying, the servers are forced to pay for it out of their own pocket. That is the customer's responsibility, and it should also be the responsibility of management to make sure no one leaves the restaurant without paying. When a server is extremely busy, it is impossible to watch 20 tables at the same time. Another serious issue is that the restaurant requires servers to pay for the order books used to take orders. The restaurant provides these books, but servers are still required to buy them in order to use them, even though they are only being used to take orders for the restaurant itself. In other words, you are required to pay for the basic tools needed to do your job. Another negative aspect is that employees are not provided any kind of meal. If you want to eat anything from the restaurant, no matter how cheap it is, you still have to pay for it. Most restaurants today at least give their employees one free meal during their shift, but this restaurant does not even offer that. Employees work long hours without being given food, and if they see you eating, you risk being fired. You work exhausting hours without stopping, and at the end of the day you make less than $100. In summary, do not work here. This is the worst place I have seen to work, with some of the lowest pay among seafood restaurants in all of Texas. Stay away from places like this. read more

Came in on 12/6 to celebrate a friend's birthday who loves seafood. Our waitress was great and offered great suggestions. One of the best seafood boils in Austin. Would recommend to anyone who loves seafood. Years ago this place used to be a Macaroni Grill. The inside and outside was great. read more

Surfing Crab - Combo number 2 added lobster tail and noodles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

the food is not worth the money they are asking you for. You can tell the eggrolls, and the fried stuff was all from a bag not freshly made. We got crawfish and my handsome notice some heads with no tails and some straight tails so no hood He tried explaining to the manager they call you a liar she was like there no way. Very unprofessional like they make no mistakes. read more

Not vary good no flavor I had the "half&half catfish and calamari the calamari was chewy took me 5 business, day to swallow it down. And it was small little kids portions, of food. Just not worth or good service was ight Experience was pretty good just the food wasn't as good. read more

We have been waiting for this location to open. We have been to the Corpus ones and have been excited for one to open nearby. Restaurant was very nice. Food was exactly want we wanted. We will be back again and again! read more

Tried this place Saturday, February 7, 2026. My honey was in the mood for fried shrimp and he found this new place to try in Round Rock. Did not have great experience and will not return. I choose the mixed basket and got the Flounder and Catfish so I could try both. The catfish was more like a catfish nugget but tasted good (not great) and the flounder was absolutely disgusting. I'm pretty sure the flounder is reason why I still have stomache ache. The fries are also disgusting. Service was horrible, our waitress had 4 tables to take care of so simple requests should not be a problem - WRONG. Asked for utensils, she never brought them, asked for some lemon, never got that either. She was suppose to bring sample of the coleslaw so we could try before ordering and that never happended. Did not bring any refills or come around to check on us until it was check time. Well my honey was not letting the horrible service go - he called the waitress out on her poor service and she started to get defensive and then said that she needed to work on herself regarding constructive critisism, this was her first excuse., She then went on to say that she was VERY busy, well my honey called her out again and said he just watched her and about 5 or 6 other waiters just hanging around talking, so then she switched her excuse to she was ADHD and forgets things. Not once did the manager come over to talk to us about the situation. I'm sure the waitress did not mention to her manager that we were not happy with the service we received. The waitress also told us that the manager was Korean and she was the only person who could communicate with the kitchen staff because they did not speak english. If I was the manager, I would be very concerned with this waitress and her lack of service and maturity. I'm available to discuss this over the phone with management. read more

Was seated, received appetizers, and was not spoken to again by a server for over 20 minutes. This was on a slow day with limited customer.

We went for lunch and had wonderful service and delicious food. We had shrimp baskets with a house salad. Our friends had flounder and Clam Chowder. The only complaint I heard was that it was very hot. The prices were comparable and portions were plenty. They are in the old Macaroni Grill location around the corner from Home Depot on I35. We would definitely recommend them and will be going back. read more

Ordered a seafood boil. Food was lukewarm/cold for a restaurant that was half empty. It took a while to come out. Got the surfing crab spice in medium and it was bland. We had to order extra dry rub and wet and the server passed by our table asking if the sauces came out yet because it took so long to come out too my food was cold by the time the spices came out. Ordered a surfing crab special drink and asked for it blended and it came back watery AF which ALSO took like 15 minutes to come to the table initially??? Again for a restaurant that was more than half empty. I told my waitress and she said they don't "really do" blended drink because they just have a blender and not a frozen machine. I didn't care to come back but I'm so mad I woke up and my stomach is so messed up all night from this place I decided to write a yelp review first thing this morning while I'm walking up. Definitely will NOT be coming back. read more

If you want great fresh seafood at a reasonable price, the Surfing Crab is your spot. We had the calamari and raw oysters as an appetizer and a pound of boiled shrimp in the garlic Old Bay sauce as an entree. We ate at the bar which was uncrowded and had great service there by Juliana. Calamari and oysters were fresh and tasty as were the shrimp. It's a messy meal if you get a boil as you expect, but a roll of towels and supplied bibs and wet napkins keep it under control. The only comments I would make is the Gulf oysters were a bit small--more like ones you get from the North East and the mystery of why restaurants all play rock music (it's to get people to eat faster is my theory)--it wasn't too loud, but at least play classic rock. If you want to feed a crowd seafood this is the place! Great date night place! read more

Do not waste your money here. This place is trash. No one was in there so that should have been a clue. My wife ordered from the menu along with the assistance of the waitress. My wife showed the waitress what she wanted and we were given a price. The waitress never said it was the lunch menu price. We ordered a bag that came with crab legs and one extra item so we ordered one pound of shrimp (headless) . When we received the bag it had the heads on the shrimp. My wife ate the crab legs. When the bill came they had charged me for one extra pound of shrimp that I didn't ask for. When I inquired about it, the waitress never came back. They sent an African American female to discuss my bill, stating the waitress was new....When I advised that I ordered one pound of headless shrimp, but had received shrimp with heads, she asked for the uneaten shrimp back (I've never seen that before).but still charged me $36.00 for one pound of unseasoned crab legs. The Asian manager was too afraid to come discuss the bill so they sent someone they felt would handle the interaction. Poor service, weak drinks, unseasoned food and overpriced. The waitress still never came back. read more

Worth the read!!!!We've been to EVERY Surfing Crab restaurant. So when I say what I say about the Round Rock location, I mean it with full confidence. I am from Round Rock, my wife is from Corpus Christi area, so she introduced me to Surfing Crab, and hence, we were excited for the opening of the Round Rock location. Now, we waited a while to try this location so staff/crew and management could adjust and get a rhythm to have a real , honest experience. 12/23/25. The ambience was welcoming, with the host being laid back, personable, and quick to seat us in a booth (we prefer booth). Menus out, he immediately pointed out our waiter, Richard, who was with us momentarily. He gave us the daily specials and drink specials. Long story short, Richard was a 5 star in himself! Very attentive, interactive, and friendly. The wife ordered a boil, which is what they're known for, in the spicy surfing special, I ordered an oyster poor boy' with Mayo. The *slap best *slap * fried oyster Sandwich *slap *slap! You can get this side of Texas! Flavorful, fresh , hot, and packed full of big, delicious oysters. It came with a heaping serving of Cajun fries that were crispy and delicious as well. The boil had a great balance of flavor, spice, and a generous amount of sausage, shrimp, calamari, and crab! All in all, I don't have to drive to Corpus or San Antonio anymore for our Surfing Crab! read more