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    Tasty Crab

    3.8 (272 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    TASTY CRAB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Classic seafood boil crab, legs, shrimp, butter, garlic, red sauce.
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    This evening was my first time at tasty crab with My Wife. It was an early Birthday Celebration for Me as a gift from my wife. We were served by our waiter Alfred. First off this is definitely an experience. You have to try to sit down and have a seafood boil with an area that allows you to make as much of a mess as you want without getting a drop on you because they make sure you have bibs on gloves and a slew of napkins. You actually get to enjoy your food and have that great toddler experience of not having to clean up after yourself which is AWESOME as an adult!!! ... Our waiter Alfred was so hospitable, patient with us, explained the menu in detail, very sweet making recommendations and after discovering it was our first time even made wonderful, helpful suggestions so we can enjoy our experience at tasty crab, even more. The butter, garlic, red sauce in the seafood boil is a must the spices go perfect together and as somebody who is allergic to spicy food which is me I had the "mild". This was perfect for me because It was not spicy at all instead it was actually very very flavorful and tantalizing to the taste buds. I had the sauce on the side as suggested by Alfred, which was an awesome idea. I was able to dip every piece of food that I wanted to be dipped into the sauce while still allowing me just to taste the seafood alone, which by the way was super flavorful on its own with its own seasonings. This is just a hands-down, a wonderful experience of having upscale food, but not having to get dressed to the nines just coming in comfortable regular clothing being able to laugh and enjoy yourself have good drinks and a great time. For reference, we ordered the classic seafood boil which was crab legs, shrimp, corn on the cob with potatoes and sausage. Alfred was just such a wonderful server and I want to thank him. Me and My Wife had a fantastic time. Alfred was just amazing!!! Fantastic experience we plan to come back to tasty crab again and this time bring our family and our son who's obsessed with seafood!!! Thank you so much tasty crab and a special thank you to Alfred for such a wonderful dining experience!!!! The food was DELICIOUS!!!! **** Owner Suggestion Please Add Pepsi Zero to the menu **** I wanted a zero sugar soda option and unfortunately diet Pepsi tastes horrible and it does not taste like the real Pepsi.. I highly suggest if you could purchase Pepsi Zero instead because it taste just like real Pepsi with no sugar and I think that would be awesome!!!

    Kathleen D.

    Tasty Crab lived up to its name. Located in the West End on Broad Street, this seafood eatery primarily offers boil bags and fried seafood baskets. I had the fried flounder basket with cole slaw and tartar sauce. The portion size was huge! I could hardly finish half of it. It came with fries too, which were good as well. Nice and crispy. The decor is nautical, and the ambiance casual and welcoming. Service was pretty slow, especially to start, though they were busy, and our server was very friendly. I wasn't super in love with the dressing in my caesar salad, and the berry passion fruit cocktail I had on happy hour was extremely sweet, so I couldn't finish it. I'd definitely go back again sometime.

    The highlight of the meal was, of course, the crab boil--served steaming hot in a seasoned bag packed with snow crab legs, corn on the cob, sausage, and potatoes. The crab itself was sweet and juicy, with plenty of meat in every claw and leg. We opted for the house special The Works, a buttery, garlicky blend with just the right kick of spice. It soaked into everything, making even the corn and potatoes ridiculously flavorful.

    Food was amazing, I loved the king crab. My waiter Alfred gave amazing service!! The coral/beach look was very nice and refreshing.

    Linda A.

    I am gluten free and always looking for a place I can eat easily. The boils at this restaurant are all gluten free which offers quite a bit of variety for a seafood lover. They also kindly made me French fries that were gluten free which was so nice of them. overall this restaurant is fun and the servers and staff work hard to create a great experience. I'm so sorry I forgot to take pictures but will next time.

    Aimee A.

    Service was good. They seated us as soon as we got in. Not too busy. Waitress always checked in on us. The food was ok. Just wish they had scallops on menu.

    Chicken Wings (8pcs)

    Whoever put 1 star is a LIAR. BEST WINGS AND SEAFOOD in the Richmond area! The service was amazing and it was overall a great time!

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    Great place, food and service. Good atmosphere and ambience. Coming back the next time I'm in RVA

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    3 months ago

    The crab was not good at all, 3/10. Mid service too. Didn't get checked on at all had to flag down the waitress

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    9 months ago

    Good food and beautiful service, very kind and their food and drinks are great. Recommend to everyone. Beautiful service.

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    Everything is always amazing here I have been a customer since they opened and still is a loyal customer I always recommend them.

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    2 years ago

    Not very clean, slow waiter attendance and seafood tasted old. I'm not sure what else to say except that we will not visit again.

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    What is the difference in the sauces?

    The garlic butter is a mouthwatering blend of garlic, butter, and carefully selected spices. The Louisiana sauce delivers a bold Cajun-inspired flavor, while their signature "The Works" combines the richness of garlic butter with the zesty Louisiana… Read more

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    4.4(49 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I've visited Poseidon Seafood Boil a few times and the experience has been consistently good. I…read moreusually go straight to the bar and I rarely have to wait long. When you walk in, the staff acknowledges you right away, which I always appreciate. The drinks and food come out pretty fast, and the environment is clean, fun, and relaxed. The bathrooms were also clean and smelled nice, which is something I always pay attention to. One of the faucets was slightly broken and the water pressure was very low, but that was the only issue I noticed. The drinks were good, and the seafood boil was amazing. The crabs were big, meaty, juicy, and the flavor was excellent. They play music that fits the culture and the vibe of the restaurant, which makes the atmosphere fun. The only thing I would suggest is possibly keeping the music censored earlier in the day since families and kids may be present. Some people may not mind, but it stood out to me. Overall, the exit experience was warm and pleasant. It felt like they genuinely wanted you to come back, which always leaves a good impression.

    This was my second time visiting the restaurant, and honestly, it was a noticeable step down from…read moremy first experience. On my initial visit, everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. I left raving about it. This time, customer service was noticeably slow. We waited so long for gloves and a bib that by the time we were finally able to start eating, our boil had already cooled to a lukewarm temperature. It definitely took away from the experience. But I do need to note the young lady serving us was extremely pleasant but not the most attentive. The steamed oysters were also far too briny, and the sauce was so runny and watered down that it completely overpowered the dish. The sauce was a bright orange blob, nothing like the first time. It tasted like the butter was forgotten entirely. Unfortunately, that same sauce was used in my boil, which ruined it as well. During my first visit, the garlic butter was rich and full of flavor, so the inconsistency was surprising. The only thing that held up this time was the old-fashioned which remains a 10/10! For just over $200 with tip for two disappointing boils, three drinks, and a dozen oysters I'm not sure I'll return to give it another try anytime soon. However, I'd still encourage readers to give them a try as my second visit may have been on a bad night. The music is ALWAYS on point for me. **I rated it a four this time because my first visit was a solid five stars while my second visit barely averaged three.

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    Las Palmas Mexican And Seafood

    Las Palmas Mexican And Seafood

    4.1(44 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    TLDR; really deserving of 3.5 stars! Definitely better than 3 stars but not quite 4 stars. Skip…read morethe margaritas and order a dish with seafood. Vibe - this restaurant is SO CUTE inside! Full of beautiful murals and a lively atmosphere. We got a booth in front of massive windows and across from a huge tv. My husband got to watch the game and our 2 year old entertained herself by watching the cars drive by outside. It was the most peaceful restaurant experience we've had in awhile off of that alone! Our sever was kind and attentive. Food - The menu is huge and the prices were slightly higher than other Mexican Restaurants in town but the portions were a good size. We ordered the Steak and Shrimp Fajitas and the Tacos. The proteins were flavorful and the sides were good. We particularly enjoyed the shrimp and might stick with seafood if we decide to come back. Drinks - we got a mango margarita and a strawberry margarita. Neither were good but the strawberry was so flavorless we had to exchange it for lime. Even the lime was unenjoyable for me but my husband liked it. The smallest size was as expected for an $11 drink but I can't imagine ordering a bigger one (not to mention the price!!). Next time I would skip the drinks altogether.

    The service was wonderful. My waiter made several good recommendations and didn't rush me. He…read morestayed on top of refills and was just wonderful over all. I ordered a medium mango margarita. This was a very large medium and delish but I will say it had a very orange flavor, more than the mango flavor. Get it with the Tahjin for that nice extra touch. I also order the tacos piedad (I'm sure I spelt that wrong). Pricey at $20+ but I'm so full you could roll me out. Ask for the house hot sauce if you like a little heat (around a 3) it gives s a nice flavor added to the guacamole cabbage mixture they give you to put on the tacos. The beans are delicious with a hint of the peppers cooked with them. I will definitely be ordering this again. I went around 3:30pm so it was pretty empty but they had fun music playing & soccer on the tv. It's very clean inside and nicely decorated. A classier look than our traditional Mexican restaurants around Henrico with a lot of fun murals on the walls.

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