Food was great! I got the Catfish And Shrimp Combo with Cajun fries!! Everything was Hot and Fresh!! The house sauce has a lil kick and very flavorful! Nicole was a great Waitress and let me know all the specials that was available!! I do recommend this place for those who loves fresh food, not long for service and great atmosphere! read more

This place is the one. You need no other seafood boil place than this - they are elite. We ordered cracker style seasoned, which is butter, lemon pepper, and Cajun and then medium hot. It was PERFECT and I could've drank the sauce. They put big chunks of fresh garlic in it. I highly recommend peeling your shrimp first and then letting them soak up the juice - game changer. This is my new spot and I can't wait to come back! It's clean, they have great service, and convenient to home. read more

The Crab Cracker - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Best crab place ive ever been to and ive ate there around a dozen times, fast and great service and i got 2 1/2 pounds snow crab in cracker sauce and i ended up getting 7 big clusters with only 2 1/2 pounds, very clean besides the bathroom and great experience. read more

This place was IT! We've been to our fair share of boil places, and this one tops. * Cracker A special, no spice, garlic butter (x2) 1/2 lbs snow crab legs 1/2 lbs no-head shrimp 1 lobster tail Sausages Corn Potatoes * 1lb Dungeness crab boil, included potatoes and corn, added sausage, mild, garlic butter * side of rice * fried lobster tail appetizer * 2 beers * 1 Pepsi NO SPICE meant NO SPICE here, and you don't know how happy that made me!! Usually, even if the seasoning isn't spicy, the sausage is. My boil was perfectly NOT spicy. Extra stars for that! The garlic butter sauce was a little oily, thanks to butter and sausage, but it wasn't too heavy or overwhelming. It complimented the potatoes and rice very well!! I loved how all the flavors were soaked up by every piece of food in the bag. Excellent!! There was so much food in each boil!! I ended up giving my snow crab legs to Husband since crab is more his thing. And I still couldn't finish my whole boil. I really could have shared with someone. Seriously, there were about 10 shrimp, a whole kielbasa-style sausage, three red potatoes, and 1 lobster tail ..... Roll me out because I'm stuffed! Son said his only thing was the seasoning on the sausage had a really strong flavor but was still good. He tore up everything else tho! Husband said his whole bag was FANTASTIC! Oh! Fried lobster tail - literally a FRIED. LOBSTER. TAIL. The fry was one of the best I've had. It was suuuuuuper crunchy but was very light and fresh. Delicious! Our waitress, Chelsea, was awesome. She was super honest about her preferences when we asked her, and she made sure we were well taken care of. Total bill: $178, not including tip read more

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My friend and I tried this place on a random Tuesday night and I'm so glad that we did. The place was quiet and empty- only one other person was there aside from a couple of to go orders. The service was amazing, our waitress was so nice, pointed us in the right direction with the menu. I got the Special: 1/2 shrimp, 1/2 snow crab 1 lobster tail with an extra 1/2 snow crab. The seafood was fresh, clean and flavorful. I wish I would have waited to get my food before ordering another 1/2 of snow crab because that was so much food !!! The sauce wasn't overly salty, I got garlic butter and Cajun. 10/10 would recommend. We also ordered hush puppies that were crispy and a little sweet which was a nice contrast to the seafood. I'm actually excited to go here again and I rarely return to seafood boil restaurants ! read more

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Loved it, wonderful seasoning--including the tasty flavor options for corn on the cob, comes in a bag of juice basically, so seasoned super well. Amazing seasoning on the fries too, and enjoyed the founder, reasonably priced and all. Guess some grilled options could be nice, don't think I saw any, and perhaps some po boys--but know nobody can do all the things, so those may just not be feasible. But great spot, love it's local, the only one, and family owned! read more

The Crab Cracker - Some fun food art on the walls too - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

As far as seafood boils go, this is the best! It's never crowded and the flavor is so good with options of seasoning that make it right for Spicy or Plain preference. read more

We had an amazing experience here! The food was so good, the service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was extremely fun! Nothing beats a little country seafood boil! read more

Delicious seafood and generous portions!! Fun, clean, restaurant that gives you a Sharpie to write on the wall! Our server was very friendly and attentive and explained differences in our options! We will definitely be back!! read more

The food was great! I got a pound of snow crab, shrimp, and a lobster tail. Came with corn, potatoes and sausage. I added two boiled eggs as well. The best thing was the quality of the snow crab. Didn't have to fight for meat! 5 read more

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Birthday lunch, could not be happier, snow crab 1lb with cracker sauce was flat out amazing!!!! Service with Kyah was amazing, 1000 watt smile! Can't recommend enough! read more

Best crab legs! Steaming in a plastic bag delivered immediately to the table. Shrimp basket delicious too. Mussels and shrimp boil perfection. Unpretentious with scrap bucket, claw crackers, and bibs put on the table! We loved it all! Scribbled our names on the well written on walls! read more

The Crab Cracker - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The Aesthetic: It has that typical family seafood restaurant feel with literal writing all over the walls. The Price: It's great if you're sharing! The Value: We were rolling out of this restaurant, even after sharing a couple of the combo Seafood Boils. I'd highly recommend going family style. The Parking: It's a busy strip mall, so I'd suggest coming right when they open for better parking. My Order: I'm into the Geaux platter with medium cracker sauce, all the sauces mixed are extra decadent. The Conclusion: Find your chosen family and stuff your faces, you deserve it! read more

The Crab Cracker - Maybe the happiest my fam has ever been? - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Fried catfish and fried flounder baskets arrived quickly and were crispy and flaming hot! I thought it was a little strange that the corn on the cob was in a knotted plastic bag, but whatever. Fries were delicious. Our server was attentive. Restaurant was clean, bathrooms were clean. Would eat here again! read more

Food could've been better they don't cook the food in the same sauce they just toss it in the bag and hand it to you. But beggars don't be choosers. But had it again second time for benefits of the doubt but nah I'll take a drive further for better read more

The steamed/boiled seafood at this restaurant is just okay. The seafood was as flavorful or spicy as I would have liked. I had the Cajun seasoning with a spice level of hot. I had to ask for some extra seasoning on the side. The best thing of the night was the Cajun fries! The service was good great and the food order arrived really quickly. Our sever offered his recommendations which I can always appreciate. I probably won't be back because I've had better steamed seafood elsewhere in the area. However, If you can't eat spicy food, this might be the place for you. read more

The Crab Cracker - The Geaux Platter with no sausage and extra eggs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This was a very, very great place to have seafood. The seafood was seasoned so well, not overbearing. Some places have too much garlic, but this was just the right ball. My server was very informative. read more

I'm obsessed with this place and my budget is not happy about it. It is a little pricey, considering I could buy the ingredients and make it for myself, but something about that crab cracker sauce gets me every time! read more

I discovered the high reviews on this place, and after going there to celebrate my wife's birthday they did not disappoint. I had the Cracker A platter with boiled eggs and the Cracker sauce spiced medium. I also tried the fried catfish basket and the fried crawfish. Everything was fresh, and delicious!! There may be some initial shock when browsing the menu, but the price was no worse than going to like Outback or one of those places,and the food was higher quality with outstanding customer service. Treat yourself to this place, it's well worth it..Sorry no pics,I was too deep into the dish before I realized I didn't get any. The ambiance was on point as well. Good music, not so loud you couldn't hear one another. read more

Succulent show crab legs and lobster tail. Cracking crab sauce ands don't forget the potato.

Going to a crab spot because my brother has an obsession with it, I found myself at the Crab Cracker. Considering that it was right next to my alma mater, it brought a lot of memories back coming back to this location. It used to be a bento spot when I was in school, but was not surprised that it's a crab spot now. I can't really tell you what we ordered other than the cajun fries. However, it was a mixture of snow crab and dungeness crab is what we got in the crab cracker sauce. I would have to also say it's nice, if you bring some noodles with you they don't say anything and dipping that in that sauce is straight goodness. Overall, it was a great experience. The cracker sauce is great and the service was wonderful. We left there rolling out pretty much, filled with seafood. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for seafood. read more

So I've given The Crab Cracker a try about two times & each experience was different. The first visit was actually a carry-out order of a 1 lb of shrimp which came with corn and potatoes in their Cracker Sauce with medium heat. My second visit was dine-in once they opened back up. I ordered the same shrimp order plus an order of Cajun wings. The waitress we had seemed to be new but she definitely did her best to make sure we had everything we needed during our visit. Not to add, they provide complimentary popcorn which is a nice touch. Cajun Wings: Nice big wings but NOWHERE near "Cajun" flavor wise. I ended up taking them home & adding my own Cajun flavoring. The Cracker Sauce: A nice mix of spices but the texture is more runny versus thick like other places which I prefer. It almost makes you feel like your dipping in oil so hopefully they change that. Reasons I will not be coming back: they went up on their pricing making them no longer one of the cheaper seafood places & after my last visit I ended up with food poisoning. read more

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Wanted to check this place out since Charlotte feels so saturated with these kinds of places lately. We went for dinner before movies so maybe around 530 on a Tuesday. It was a few people in there but not packed by no means. It was your typical seafood restaurant decor with booths and tables. The young man who waited on us was polite and attentive. The food was average at best. I got a seafood boil bag with the blend and it just didn't have a lot of flavor. There was nothing special about it. The fried shrimp had no flavor. I think the best things to me were the hushpuppies. Our meal was over $100 which is not shocking for seafood in Charlotte but it was hoping for more. read more

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This was a really good experience. The food was hot and fast and fast and the service was excellent!

OMG!!! This place is amazing! If you love seafood boils, this is the place you MUST check out! I order the Ragin Cajun shrimp and it was delicious and the best boiled shrimp I've had in a long time. Not to mention, you get potato's and corn on the cob with your shrimp and it everything was simply amazing. I'm not a big corn on the cob person but, I ate 2 pieces because it was just that good. The next time I'm in Charlotte, I will be back. MMMMMM so good! read more

We love this place! The fried crawfish tails are the bomb. One order was perfect amount for 2 people , but the second time I went we shared for 4 people and I wish I ordered two orders! The cracker special was great. The food is delicious and the price is great for what you're getting! My only complaint is they don't have dessert! read more

The Crab Cracker - Cracker Special - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Ordered 1lb of black mussels and a pound of headless shrimp. Look how small these mussels are smh. Where is the rest?! read more

The Crab Cracker - Look how small these mussels are. Where is the rest?! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Gotta say, I love the Crab Cracker. Years ago, this restaurant was a totally different concept, called My Bento Asian Diner. When they closed, I was so sad but this restaurant has made my heart happy again. The dine-in service and to-go are both fast and friendly. I really appreciate the addition of the beef sausage option (as I don't eat pork); it helps diversify the bag a bit. The food is always plentiful. I don't actually love seafood, but can always opt for a "side" option, which is just a bag of potatoes, eggs, corn and sausage in their lovely sauces. I much prefer this as the amount of shrimp, lobster, etc. in a 1-lb bag can be overwhelming + it's expensive when you don't plan to eat it all. I do wish they'd introduce a half-pound option. I also enjoy their drink selection and various fried foods (chicken, oysters, etc.). Would love to see veggie options like asparagus, broccoli, spinach, etc. but that's not typical of a spot like this. I do find this restaurant to be a little less expensive than others in the area; without sacrificing on flavor. This is our chosen seafood-in-a-bag spot for life! read more

First, I am impressed with the cleanliness of the new establishment. They are starting off on the right foot. Next, the wait staff (and owners) are very attentive. They clearly want to make your eating experience pleasant and enjoyable. I started with the soft shell crab. Awesome. Loved every bite. Crispy and flavorful. Would definitely get this again. Next, I opted for a mix of crawfish, clams, and mussels. Came with corn and red skin potatoes. I passed on the corn as a personal preference only. This all came in a boil bag. (see pictures). They provide a large shell bucket, plastic bib, and plastic gloves. Again, these items were provided to keep you and the table clean. Nice idea. The sauces tend to be a bit on the hot side. My next visit, I will go lite on the heat. The crawfish were okay as they usually are. The clams were quite small and would likely not get them again. The mussels were just awesome. When I go back, (maybe tonight), I will certainly get the mussels. But, I will likely try the crab and shrimp. All good stuff to say! read more

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Whoa! I love this place! I met 2 friends here for dinner. I was the newbie. They had dined here a week before. Raven was our server. She was very nice and attentive. She told me about the Yelp 15% off before I could tell her. Yesssss.... I was told about tasting the butter before I chose what I wanted over my seafood. I'm glad I did. The names are slightly deceiving. Use the free popcorn to taste over your French fries. You get a better taste of the seasoning. I went with a lemon garlic blend on medium. Great choice! I picked the entree of shrimp (heads off) and crablegs. It was plentiful! Now, I was offered a bib, plastic gloves, wet wipes, and a pan with a fork knife and claw cracker. The table got a bucket for waste. It made the meal so enjoyable. I did ask for another pair of gloves to change out halfway through my meal. I could have easily stopped and took 1/2 home. But I didnt! When you go you will see why I didn't. The bill came and I paid happily. I will be back to try more things. Cant wait fo they get their liquor license as well. Great place! read more

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First time to this new spot. I have plenty of feedback to share that may help out the establishment as well as future patrons. I live in university so I have been seeing the signs promoting their grand opening which brought me in. We were greeted quickly by the friendly hostess who seated us. Plenty of seating on a Saturday evening. Someone came over immediately, introduced herself (Raven) and told us our server wasn't able to get to us yet so she would take our drink orders (nice!) Shortly after getting our drinks, our server, Stephanie came over. Stephanie provided us with great service throughout. She checked in with us often, always friendly, and happy to accommodate any need we had. We started with calamari and popcorn was complementary (different) but a nice touch. I didn't care for the calamari but my husband did. Comes with a variety of dipping sauces to choose from. My husband is a huge seafood lover. He had the fried soft shelled crab which he's never had but didn't care for. It was very fishy The corn on the cob, potatoes and eggs that came with it were seasoned perfectly. I had the catfish basket which came with 4 pieces of catfish and Cajun fries. Catfish was good. The Cajun fries did not have enough kick for me in order to be called Cajun. We asked for plates to eat our calamari but there were no small plates. I would suggest if appetizers are being served to get small plates. My husband was disappointed in the limited menu. Overall customer service was great, very clean restaurant. Worth checking them out. read more

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Saw this restaurant as I visited UPS and of course, I had to go in. I ordered the Cracker Special Special B and WOW, it was a lot of food. It included 1lb No Head Shrimp, 1/2 lb Black Mussels, Sausages, Corn, two potatoes, and sausage. The shrimp, oh my goodness, it was delicious, as was the corn. They were my favorites but the entire dish was exquisite. I couldn't decide on a sauce so I elected to have The Cracker Sauce, a combination of all of the sauces: Ragin' Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), and Lemon Pepper at a medium level. It did not disappoint! I had enough food to take home and feed myself and my granddaughter for dinner. She ate her crab legs and was feasting off of mine. She was ecstatic and knows what she will order when we next visit. I am elated to find a seafood restaurant where you get more than your money's worth. read more

The service was AMAZING!! the workers are so so kind and accommodating!! the food was amazing as well. you get a lot of food for the $$!! will definitely be back read more

The Crab Cracker - Geaux Platter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We came here to enjoy some crab while on the East Coast. I'm a California girl and we love our seafood boils. It's all about the sauce and the freshness of the seafood. When we came in the place had one family in it so that wasn't very encouraging. However we were referred by your friends Son so we knew it would be delicious. As for the young lady who served us, I'm sorry to say she didn't really have the answers and she wasn't really into her job. It feels like a family restaurant. I asked if the crawfish was frozen she wasn't sure so she went and found out. I asked her about some thing else she wasn't sure so she went and found out. I went ahead and got the combo with the two in it. I got the snow crab and the shrimps with the head on. It comes with one potato and one corn and one tiny piece of sausage. It has very little sauce in it. The only thing the place didn't have that I wish they did was rice or baguette. You take the extra sauce and you put it on the rice while you're eating the crab and it's absolute heaven. It really helps with the heat if you go that way in which I do. There was five of us and they only brought us three or two crackers are the crabs. And we were checked on a few times and brought extra supplies as needed. As for the freshness of the snow crab I wasn't impressed. It was good but not knock you over delicious. I probably should've went for the Dungeness, it's sweeter and I think I like it more than snow crab. But the shrimps were really good especially with the heads on. They were kind of odd because one side stuck to the shrimp and just wouldn't come off and I'm not sure what happened there. The price point was probably a third of what I would pay in California so with that being said you guys got a great place for some great food. I would just suggest maybe train and the staff a little more with some education. read more

The food was amazing! The price was way less that what I anticipated (especially with this inflation). The restaurant itself is set up kind of weird, lots of empty space. But the food is whhhhhhhheew lawd save me. I can't wait to go back. read more

The Crab Cracker - Shrimp with No Head 2 Lobster Tails Snow Crab Legs Potatoes Corn on the Cobs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

not to say the food is bad just when you put Louisiana attached to it your looking for a real Cajun boil and honestly the crawfish are seasoned outside the boil what it taste like the crawfish nor did the crab have any inside seasoning meaning they were boiled without seasoning you can tell the seasoning is thrown in the bag after the food is cooked.not bad boils but not Louisiana worthy read more

Loved the Cracker sauce! Best Onion Rings and amazing fried shrimp. We were seated immediately and our server was prompt with drink orders and the appetizers. Food came out quickly and piping hot! The restaurant was fairly quiet for a Sunday afternoon. Overall, we had a great experience and next time we'll be testing out the the full boil and not just a couple of sides!! read more

Delicious! Fresh and yummy with great service. Definitely a different dining experience read more

The Crab Cracker - Geaux Platter Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We walked In as soon as it opened and we're the first ones here the food is really good I got snow crab legs and shrimp and my wife king crab she said the meat was sweet and super delicious . The best part about it was getting to write your NAME ON THE WALL made it that much better hope we get our table back next time!! Over all super excited with our day here read more

The Crab Cracker - King crab super sweet - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Really enjoyed this seafood shack, even during COVID regulations. Wasn't super busy, got seated right away. Service was a little slow for them to not be busy.. took a while to get drinks refilled and forgot a few items we orderer. Flavor was so good though! Everything was cooked perfectly! read more