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    The Boiling Crab

    3.7 (293 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lobster roll
    Zehra K.

    I have been coming to TBC for years during crawfish season but today we decided to try their new rolls. We got the lobster roll which is lobster chunks covered in the whole shabang sauce in 2 rolls of Hawaiian Bread. We also got the shrimp poboy. Out of the two I would recommend the poboy because the sauce coating the shrimp was delish, similar to a Baja shrimp/ dynamite shrimp sauce. For me the sauce on the lobster was a bit overpowering as I like a more delicate lobster roll. All rolls come with either lemon pepper fries or Cajun fries - we opted for the Cajun fries which were perfectly crispy and seasoned. We also got the snow crabs which are always a hit! Services is also always top tier! Be prepared to get messy but the food is 100% worth it!

    Cajun fries (not spicy) & Fried Calamari
    Courtney M.

    A group of 10 of us went to The Boiling Crab last week to celebrate on of my girlfriends birthdays. All staff were super nice and welcoming to our group of 10. We walked in and filled out the iPad waitlist form. When we walked the restaurant was packed with zero seats available but we still only waited about 15ish minutes. We explained to staff that we were celebrating a birthday and they dat us in the corner so we wouldn't disturb others. They even allowed us to bring outside cupcakes in to celebrate her birthday. I actually really enjoyed our experience here. My friends love boils so they were living their best lives. I don't love boils so I was excited about the fried options. Unfortunately, every item I wanted they were out of that day. I settled for the calamari and don't get me wrong they were ok but it's not what I had my taste buds set for that night. We will absolutely go back to The Boiling Crab and try it again. I'm also happy to edit my reviews once we go back to five higher stars if they aren't out of multiple options.

    Andrew H.

    I thought flavor wise it was a little more on the salty side. We also got the soft shell crab and it came with fries. I thought the crawfish was fairly small but also it is not in season so they only had frozen crawfish. I loved the soft shell crab, the server gave us three different sauces and I'm not sure which one it was but it wasn't ketchup or cocktail sauce, but it was delicious. Our server was super kind and really pushed the stars and review for me. We were constantly met and asked if we needed anything and they were super respectful and helpful. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated and has a great layout.

    Amy Y.

    Much less wait at this location, we walked right in on a Sunday afternoon. Everything was delicious as always, although the prices have continued to go up--$44 for the snow crab! I feel like it was $35 not that long ago. Still, always a good time.

    Crabber fries
    Tee J.

    King crabs has been on the brain for a minute. So, I was glad when some co-workers recommended that we go here. We got there right before it opened. Service was excellent and the dining area was spotless. My go to spot no longer sell King Crab. That's okay because this is it. I got a pound of king crab and a 1/2 pound of shrimp. And let's not forget the butter. Oh, and those crabber fries? Don't sleep on those. My friend said the fried catfish was on point. I pinched off a piece and I agree. Everything was good. The sauce was on point. I was happy as a crab. lol

    Potato's, 1/2 lbs shrimp and sausage w/ the whole shabang sauce
    Calandra H.

    My wait time was about 35 minutes. My waitress was nice and very informative. The service was fast. Everything tasted amazing. I would definitely go back. FYI, it is à la cart.

    Disgusting
    Lissette G.

    Never coming back to boiling crab worst customer service ever we went early when they first opened. We brought back seafood boil. While me and my husband were eating our left overs that be brought back we found a HUGE FLY. Mind you I don't have flys in my house. I called the day after and I had the worst manager she said that the fly probably came from my house. MIND YOU I HAVENT SEEN A FLY IN MONTHS. She said I could have brought the seafood boil to her and I would get a partial refund/full refund. I LIVE IN FORT WORTH. 50 minutes from Plano going back to show a fly yeah no. I will NEVER WILL BE COMING BACK.

    Stephanie K.

    Good boil! Took my bf and his dad here for some boil and it was great! The wait wasn't too long and everything was great! Cups were kept full and they checked in on us a few times. It was my first time at this location but I'll be back soon.now, it's a pricy meal but you should know that when coming to boiling crab. All in all, we enjoyed ourselves

    Snow Crab, Crawfish, Shrimp, Fried Catfish basket, and drinks
    Shaterrica C.

    The wait is a little long, but not terrible. Be sure to sign in as soon as you walk in. Love their boils, the crawfish is amazing get it hot/ spicy. It's so flavorful and the perfect amount of heat. Clean location, really enjoy the hand washing station.

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    Tony P.

    We went to have lunch here with some friends as going away get together with our families, too. I enjoyed eating the seasonal Crawfish with potatoes. Serving Staff are attentive and helpful. Well lighted, clean seafood restaurants and great decor.

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    Kirsten O.

    Food is delicious. Mild is spicy but good. Ordered snow crab, shrimp, Cajun fries, corn, potatoes and sausage.

    Mixed boils. Lots of color and pretty. The flavor did not match. It was fresh looking but flavor of seafood disappointing.

    Meh. Nothing spectacular. I may be biased growing up on the Chesapeake Bay. Sausage in the boil was flavorless. Shellfish was adequate but not spectacular. We'll probably find a better place to spend that much money. Kinda pricey. Loud dining room, not in a good way. The crowd had a good mix and vibe. Service was much better than the food.

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    Thank you so much, Froz! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Delicious! Great quality seafood. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to people trying a seafood boil for the first time.

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    Food and service were excellent! I loved the crab, shrimp, potatoes, etc. Everything was good!!

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    Amazing!!! Alex was so kind and the food was great and clean. Will come back. Service was so top tier too!!

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    Amazing food! The waitstaff was so nice and truly wanted to make sure we enjoyed our food!

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    Thank you very much, Nate! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    Amazing food all around. Their Cajun butter sauce is amazing. Also, hand washing stations! That is such an enhancement to the experience

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    Thank you very much, Brian! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    Is it possible to eat crab here while avoiding garlic?

    Yes! You can order your crab without any seasoning, or choose either the Lemon Pepper or Rajun Cajun sauces (neither have garlic).

    Is this walk in only?

    Yes, seating is first available. We do not take reservations.

    Do they accept Amex?

    Yes, TBC accepts all major credit cards.

    Are they taking phone orders on mother's day?

    Do they crack the king crab legs for you prior to serving?

    No they don't

    Do they offer gloves?

    Nope

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    Urban Seafood Company

    Urban Seafood Company

    4.3(716 reviews)
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    I was in town for business and met up with an old friend for dinner here, and it turned out to be…read moreone of the highlights of my trip. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambiance was wonderful and perfect for a catch up with my friend: warm, inviting, and perfect service! The burrata salad was outstanding, and the pasta was equally impressive. We also shared the bread pudding for dessert, which was incredible and the perfect ending to the evening. The lobster dishes and wine selection were excellent as well. What really stood out, however, was the exceptional service: attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming without ever being intrusive. To top it all off, our entire dinner came to under $100, which felt like tremendous value for the quality of the food and experience. I only wish we had a location in Los Angeles. Highly recommended!

    First off let me say that our server Jennifer was excellent. (Not sure I spelled her name right)…read more She was one of the best we have ever had anywhere. Food was hit and miss. I had the Salmon and liked it. Another person had the burger and it was overcooked from how he requested it. Now the Bad... Crab legs are not made with fresh crabmeat. Fresh is white and flaky, these were brown and mushy. Two people ordered the crab legs and they were unable to eat them. They were overcooked and, not sure how, but some of them had burn marks on them. How do you burn something that is boiled? Also it was impossible to crack them open. The shells were soft and just folded over and you couldn't get them open. You could twist the leg back and forth and it wouldn't break open. I think perhaps they were left sitting in the water after they were cooked. Those were sent back and those two people didn't get to eat. The sad part of that is that after they were returned a manager came out and actually argued with them about the overcooking of the legs. He said that was impossible and that nobody else had complained. Wow, instead of just apologizing and saying it would be removed from the bill. That alone took this place off our list forever.

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    Very good lobster roll

    New Orleans Crab Shack

    New Orleans Crab Shack

    4.0(178 reviews)
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    Ever been hangry but can't figure out what to stuff in your belly? That's me tonight on a Tuesday…read more I ended up here and, honestly, I don't know that I'd go back. I got a small gumbo and catfish nuggets at 6.99 each. Even though they have a sign on the door for drink specials, apparently they didn't last more than like two months because they aren't offering that anymore. So I just asked for a water cup. 15.12 and you order at the counter and get your own drink. The water button on the soda machine sticks, so prepare for it to run for like a full 45 seconds before it magically unsticks. Gumbo came out in about ten minutes, but weirdly wasn't hot. Catfish nuggets came out about ten minutes after that (weird since they are both apps) and I asked for my soup to be reheated. I tried a nugget and it was ok, but there's like zero seasoning on them. Bland as my last tinder date people. For a place that touts New Orleans in the name, there's no creole/cajun influence here. Everything was just bland, especially the gumbo. By the way, he took it to reheat and by the time he returned it (14 min later) I needed to leave. He was nice enough to give me a lid and bag though. Service was ok, but there's like one guy and when he disappeared it was for ten minutes. I don't know if he was having to cook it or what but it made service slow. I've visited three times now and feel a three is appropriate. It's fine if you aren't looking for what the name implies.

    I've wanted to check out this place since I always drive by it. I ended up ordering the shrimp…read morepo'boy with a side of Cajun fries. The shrimp lacked flavor and the fries were nothing special. I was not impressed with the po'boy, but maybe, I need to try to seafood boil in a bag. This place was just okay to me. I'll have to try something else as I was not impressed.

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    Left over food. Couldn't finish with how bad it was.

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