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The Boiling Crab

4.0 (244 reviews)
Open • 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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Jenny L.

Ordered whole shanang snow crab, shrimp, clams So good whole shabang shrimp and clams medium BOMB service is awesome too

Jose T.

I'm not big on crab boils so had not actually been here before. We decided to try it today and glad we did. I started with the gumbo and wow!!! This was full of flavor with a wonderful Anduille sausage and crawfish. The flavor was just very complex and frankly delicious. We both had the soft shell crab fried. Very good, the service was on point. The only odd thing is they have beer and cocktails but no wine and that is usually a killer for my wife.

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Amanda G.

Been wanting to check this place out for a while now and it also kept popping up on my TikTok FYP. Our server was very sweet and explained the whole menu to us which was nice of him. I will say it seemed a little weird that everything came separately. Ordered some blue crab and clams but they were brought out in separate bags instead of just in one. Also you can only order by the pound while a lot of other places you can order by 1/2. Some boil places bring you the seafood crackers for the claws but we didn't get those. The sauce was also very salty and had huge chunks of garlic while other pieces were minced ,wish there was some consistency there. The corn was also cold (damn near frozen) which was quite a shock to bite into. I think the best parts of the meal were the lemon pepper fries and the rice, though it's pretty hard to mess up rice. Overall seems pretty expensive for something not that great. Wouldn't come back but try it for yourself. Update/edit: we got food poisoning

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Dominique M.

Not too different from the standard crab boil spot. I did a crab boil with snow crab legs, corn and potatoes. Medium hit. Mixed seasoning blend. The boil was yummy and filling.

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Kousee L.

Ya know i am a huge fan of all seafood boils ... "the boiling crab" is super famous right along side "hot n juicy" whenever i travel, and they always have these two in the city, and i always always go to hot n juicy. Could never bring myself to try this franchise bc Hot N Juicy is my all time FAVEEE...... since visiting Miami, they didnt have a location so i was like "HEY its your time to shine!!" aaannndd... i must say, i made the right decision all those times, but it does feel good to finally see what all the "whole shabang" hype is about. Unfortunately, the sauce did not do it for me. im really not into this plain "cajun" flavor anymore. HOWEVER, what DID it for me big time was their DUNGENESS CRAB... holy moley, you would have never ever guessed it was frozen!!! the crab still had all the mustard and flavors ... mann that crab was soo good. i ate the whole thing by myself!!! i wish i got to take some photos of the inside of it but i was too busy digging in.. also, it doesnt come with any sides, fyi. SERVICE was wonderful. i think for this area, this is a great option for seafood boil, pricing was typical.

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Noodles N.

Oysters were good but tiny and too expensive for the price. Lots of delays and hard to get server's attention even when it's not busy at all. Gumbo and rice was okay. Garlic butter sauce did not come in time for the oysters and only arrived by the time the check came which I never even got to use and was still charged for. What pissed me off the most was the manager just standing there staring at me until I made eye contact to which he finally gave me my check back. What a fucking weirdo. Avoid at all costs.

Sooooo good so flavorful so good! Great value service is funny haha yum great enviroment music playing

Ksenia and ALEX are the absolute best!! They were so helpful and literally the nicest people ever. I hope the business owner knows how amazing they are and how great they are. I have been in the food and beverage industry for 9 years and they are single handily the best i've ever run into.

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18 days ago

Ordered the snow crab, mussels, shrimp, corn on the cob & eggs and they were amazing! Staff was very nice and packaged everything nicely!

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10 months ago

Great food, phenomenal staff and service. Overall great place to visit with friend and family.

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10 months ago

The food is soooo delicious. The price is very good for the quality and amount of food.

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We're glad to hear you enjoyed your meal! Thank you for choosing TBC.

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Amazing service, amazing ambiance, and even more amazing food! I always love coming here with my family. Highly recommend this place!

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

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The place looks really good the food was good too they let us right our names before we left i recommend this place if your a crab lover.

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How much crab/lobster do you get per bag (in pounds) and what's an estimate of the prices?

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Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami - Appetizer: octopus in garlic sauce

Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami

4.0(271 reviews)
0.1 mi•South Miami
•$$$

The service was wonderful! Our server was amazing, he was so funny too. We really enjoyed our time…read morehere. We started off with a cocktail and it was delicious. I decided to try the Lisbon spritz, it was sweet but refreshing. Bursts of citrus hit the tip of my tongue with every sip. As my main course, I decided to order the grilled octopus. It was absolutely amazing, I loved that it came out in a little skillet. It really kept my food hot. My mom enjoyed her paella and my sister liked her chicken. The presentation for the food here is great and the portions are decently sized. I would definitely come back here. From the food to the service, everything was fabulous. Parking is easy if you get lucky with a parallel spot. If not, there's a parking garage across the street.

Can't believe me so long to make it out here! This restaurant is ran like a well-oiled machine…read more Everyone is on the same page and service is quick. We arrived with no reservation and were seated at the high top tables near the bar. My only complaint is the table is pretty small for four people to share, we had to remove the decoration light to make room. Starting with the tuna tartare, it was one of the bigger ones I've been served. It was delicious and fresh. The Bacalao croquettes were good, kinda like a creamier fish stick. The shrimp crème was so good mixing it with the rice and sauce. At first I thought it wasn't a lot of shrimp but I surprised myself by getting full. My family enjoyed their meals as well. The desserts were good. The limoncello dessert was recommended but unfortunately i found the flavors to not mesh well at all. The mousse was delicious

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4.4(77 reviews)
0.1 mi•South Miami

I came here with a friend after a nearby event. It was late at night, but let me tell you, this is…read morethe spot. It was my first time and it certainly won't be my last. So, let's get into it: I don't know about you, but the one thing I do not enjoy doing is driving and circling around, being lost, just to find an establishment. So, I love that this restaurant is so easy to find with good signage, lots of nearby parking, both street and lots. Anywho, once I parked, the manager Judd was so friendly and kind and directed me to the table where my friend was seated. He overheard that I was kind of speaking loud over the music when I barely had a voice due to losing it from another event, so he kindly turned down the music for us. Once there, service was quick and attentive. I got a Fresh Paloma for my drink and the Seared Salmon for dinner. The drink was a good size and tasted good, no complaints there. As for the dinner, WOW. This was delicious, I would get this again. The flavors were there and the portions were just perfect (not too much and not too little, I usually never get enough or leave with leftovers). Also, not overpriced for Miami in my opinion. Aside from that, I did try some of my friend's off-menu pasta and it was really yummy. Furthermore, they have great weekly specials: (Note, subject to change. Please check Instagram or call for Current Week): Tuesday: Burgers and Bottles, $10 Burgers and Half off Select Bottles of Wine Wednesday: Double Loyalty Points and Fire, Flour & Fizz ($12 Pizzas, $12 Aperol Spritz, $7 Prosecco, 5pm-close) Thursday Ladies Night: Complimentary Bubbly for Ladies 4pm-7pm Sunday: 10am-4pm Bloody Mary Bar Go check it out, I don't think you'll regret it. Let me know what you think! :)

Is it the best eatery in South Miami? Absolutely!…read more Operated by former Town Kitchen & Bar Executive Chef Michael Altman, this place serves elevated comfort food, steaks, and fabulous cocktails in a casual setting with an industrial decor! We went for dinner and everything we tried was delish starting from the snacks to the main course and the dessert of course! And don't skip on the cocktails. We loved the Lychee Martini, Paloma and especially the Old 57 which is their version of an Old Fashioned. It's open for weekend brunch, lunch, dinner, and they also have an amazing happy hour! What we ate: Thai Cauliflower Thai Pork Belly Stracciatella Cheese & Charcuterie Octopus Tacos 14 oz Stock Yards Prime Ribeye Branzino Two Chocolate Bread Pudding

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Noe Sushi Bar

4.5(79 reviews)
0.2 mi•South Miami

Long time has passed since the last time we had such fresh and delicious food in Miami. Every…read moresingle plate was perfect! Service was on point and located in South Miami with free and easy parking it is a big plus. Highly recommended to try it!

Overall I did think that the flavor combinations here were unique and worked well together. Like…read morethe passion fruit + plantains, or honey mustard + avocado crab salad. I will say the sushi roll itself (while not necessarily small) was not all that large/filling, so I would recommend getting something else on the side. I liked that their roll and appetizers had a fun flavor and uniqueness that I haven't seen at other places. But I will say the prices are a little expensive but I guess average for Miami area. I was surprised to find single-use chopsticks over reusable ones. A small detail in an otherwise fairly nice restaurant that did kind of stick out to me. The vibe kind of felt like a mix of a slightly more upscale restaurant, but also kind of minimalist modern if that makes sense? Additionally, our service was a bit slow, with our waiter right over our shoulder asking if we were ready to place our order, no then not being around for the rest of the meal. Maybe it was just an off night though, and the food did come out fairly quickly. Overall I did enjoy my meal here, and I would probably come back eventually when I want something slightly more upscale. But on a day-to-day I would probably go Edward for my sushi fix. Not that the food was bad by any meals. I really enjoyed the fun and different flavor combinations, it's just a little pricy to go to everyday, and in my opinion the main portion sizes don't quite reflect that or have any particular flare to them aside from a colorful/flavorful sauce or topping in them. Recommend a try if you are nearby though to see for yourself.

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4.5(230 reviews)
3.2 mi
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I had the best experience at fresh Florida fisheries. This weekend I was set to make tuna ceviche…read morefor a family party and was looking for a place to get fresh tuna at a reasonable price. Enter fresh Florida fisheries I popped in on Saturday morning and was immediately impressed how fresh all of the seafood looked and how organized it was basically you order at the counter. The staff is super knowledgeable and they will prep your fish for you however you like. Then they give you a number for your order when you pay, and then you wait for your number to be called. I knew I was looking for for tuna, and my eyes definitely wandered at the selection of fish! The person who helped me was super friendly, suggested the amount that I should be ordering for the party size and was able to clean the fish for me. I also thought that the price was super reasonable for fresh locally caught tuna it was 2499 a pound I got a little bit under 3 pounds for just around $70 and it was incredible. I will definitely be back to explore more of the seafood options that they have. Fish is something that I love to eat, but don't often buy from a grocery store because I get a little weirded out at the quality. Knowing that this is so close to my house with high-quality fish for a great price will make me a returning customer for sure. Parking is pretty chill and easy in their front lot and I'm sure you can park down the street if it's a really busy day. Will be back.

My first visit here and I sort of wish I'd read the other reviews before I came here. If so, I…read morewould have come at a time where I was hungry and for a mere five dollars had them prepare my meal for me. But that being said, I found it to be a very nice fish market. Now there is a huge downside that you immediately encounter when you arrive. The parking lot is exceptionally small and people are parked every which way, except in the spaces. Getting to the actual building will take some time. The neighboring lots have pretty clear signs that they will tell you if you park there. So you're stuck dealing with what it is. The fish variety is good, although not great. If you're looking for strictly local fish, you'll probably find what you want. Several varieties of snapper and the fish looked wonderful and fresh. Some of my favorites like hogfish and grouper. You can buy the whole fish and they'll fillet it for you or you can buy fillets if they have them of the fish that you want. But the part I missed is having them cook it for me. Now that is something I would like to try next time The downside is they strictly local fish. You won't find any flatfish and I was surprised that they did not have any U4 or U6 shrimp which I like to use to make paella. In addition, I did not see fresh scallops. They did have some nice lobster tails although I did not see other shellfish. Some people have said the prices are reasonable; I found them about 20 to 30% higher than other fish markets I visit. The people here are really nice in the market is attractive. I will be back as I said to get a meal cooked for me in part because it is closer than the fish markets I usually visit and also my curiosity after reading other reviews. I recommend this market if you have the patience to wait for a parking space. If you're looking for the larger shrimp for paella look elsewhere

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All fish from this homemade paella purchased at Florida Fresh Fisheries and it was all excellent quality.

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4.7(312 reviews)
0.3 mi•South Miami
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We had a great dinning experience at Pla-Tu. We ordered the salmon with herbs and the chicken Khao…read moreSol and they were amazing! Our server was Kat and she was very attentive and personable. I highly recommend this restaurant! Great food, great service and reasonable price.

I have been coming to platu for years now and have thought for a while that it is South Miami's…read morebest and most consistent restaurant. Recently, we moved to this area and have made this our go-to Thai restaurant and we also love their sashimi when you just want some great fresh slices of hamachi. Recently, I tried their pad thai. I am not normally a pad thai lover however, this pad thai is made with angel hair type noodles that really soak up the delicious sauce. Included in the chicken pad Thai is also perfectly cooked tofu and delicious pork rinds. Honestly, its so good that it can satisfy a pasta craving also. Their tom kha soup is also in my opinion the best in Miami. It's not overly watery or just coconut milk like most offerings. Pla tu makes it with fresh herbs and has a little bit of heat mixed in. It's so good. The pieces of chicken and mushrooms are also tender and not overly boiled like most tom kha soups. We also go for the sushi. Their sashimi is extremely fresh and we can never turn down some fresh sliced hamachi here. Lastly, yesterday we tried the Thai Donuts. I am not normally a fan but the waitress insisted we try and boy are we glad we did. They were warm pillows that melted in our mouths and we scarfed them down. I don't think I will ever visit again without ordering them. I love this place. Service is great. Food is consistently delicious and I will always be back.

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