I finally went to the Crabby Shack yesterday after wanting to try it for months, and I was NOT disappointed. I had the Crab Grilled Cheese and HIGHLY recommend it! Very generous amount of tender crab meat and it paired beautifully with the Gruyère and other cheese on excellent fresh bread. And their in house hot sauces were delicious (albeit a tad mild...I wish they had at least one fiery option for us heat seekers, but they did have some unique flavors and I particularly enjoyed the "Hot-Biscus" one that was sweet and also the spiciest option they had). I went in on a late Saturday afternoon and it was chill with a few other patrons enjoying their food and my order came up fairly quickly. I will definitely be coming back to try some other things. read more

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We had tacos and crab mac n cheese. Of the 3 tacos, the shrimp was the favorite and crab was the least favorite. The flavor on the mac n cheese was okay but I'm pretty sure the crab was imitation which was really disappointing. I'd give it another try if I find myself in the neighborhood - this first visit just didn't do it for me. read more

Came back to crabby shack and it never dissapiints. Started with a frozen piña colada. The service is A1 as per usual. Clisobter roll , corn & crab , salmon bites and the best honey cornbread I've ever had. Absoulty perfect and good ambiance too, Def one of my to go read more

The Crabby Shack - Yummy - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I read an article about their recent slowdown, and decided to go help my Black-owned business. We got there after 9pm, and were told that they were closing soon. Bummer..no, it killed my excitement. My buddy already ate and as a former fast casual employee, I didn't want to stress the staff. I don't want the last servings lol. We did have the Rum Punch and they were great! Next time I'll bring my wife and get to enjoy a meal. read more

Hands down the best crab in Brooklyn. They have delicious sides and sauces as well. Don't miss out on a locally owned gem! Great staff and interior is cozy. read more

I haven't personally gone to the actual location, but the place looks super cute per the images. I recently got to try their Crab and Clam Chowder. I am a chowder lover and so I was excited to try their version. This is the first time I have tried crab chowder made out of snow crab and it works. The chowder has nice deep flavours and I don't like celery, but this would be the only way for me to eat celery. Cook it down, so I can't detect any celery taste. My only thing is I am partial to chowder that are thicker consistency, their version wasn't watery, but it was in between and just wanted to point that out in case other people were expecting the same thing as me. This is a small business and AAPI/Black Owned - support them by keeping this business afloat. I only come across one of the owner and she is super sweet and nice. read more

The Crabby Shack - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I saw the Crabby Shack on Instagram a few days ago, and I immediately decided I was coming here ASAP. It's labeled as Seafood With Soul, and it truly lives up to it. The small restaurant is run by 2 Black women and a very hard-working staff. When we arrived there was ample seating, but on a busy day, I could see how tight it would be. I ordered the crab grilled cheese with a side of collard greens, and I loved how packed it was crab and how the cheese was perfectly melted and pulled apart. The seasoning and flavors were spot on, it was a generous size, and the spicy butter elevated it to another level. The collard greens were delicious as well. My girlfriend ordered the soul bowl, which came with chicken, collard greens, white rice, and mac and cheese. She enjoyed it as well, as the bowl was packed to the brim and everything blended well together. For drinks, we ordered the fresh squeezed lemonade with a shot of tequila in each. We enjoyed them so much that we ordered another 2 drinks to take on the go. I hope this business stays around for a long time because it's such a unique experience to dine here. read more

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A Black Women owned seafood restaurant?! Yess please! I've been coming here for a few years now whenever I'm craving good seafood. I've tried just about everything on the menu and it's all good. My current obsessions are fried salmon bites and the crab and corn chowder soup. One of the owners put me on to the soup and I'm soo glad she did. In addition to food, they also have a small bar for cocktails and a few machines for frozen drinks. They also sell their own hot sauces, a Lemon Pepper and a Hottie Sauce. They Hottie sauce is so good that I got two bottles during my last visit. If you love seafood and want to support a Black Women owned business, then add this place to your list! read more

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The food was excellent and well seasoned the variety is plentiful the service was very nice and helpful I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to consume great seafood and sides! read more

OMG, the crab Mac & cheese- absolutely delicious! It's a meal and they are not skimping on the 'real' crab meat...no imitation here (as to be expected per namesake)! Rum punch is packing. Have a few other items to share, but back to eating- check it out for yourself! read more

Wow, this restaurant was truly delightful. The conversation with the woman who served us at the register, to the music, to the food options, to the seasoning, to the casual vibe and the DRINKS. It was truly an experience that I would like to have again. I ordered the chicken mac & cheese bowl with collard greens and the lobster chowder (soooo good). It had seasoned rice at the bottom that I ate the next day and it was so delicious. I opted for my sauce to be on the side, which added a nice touch. My boyfriend and I got the black current lemonade with tequila and had to go for another serving because it was so good. My boyfriend got the crab mac & cheese, which was delicious and wonderfully seasoned with a side of fries which we enjoyed. I love the aesthetics of the restaurant and the bathroom. It kind of has a seaside feel that's family friendly and great for spending time with friends and your loved ones. It's kind of tight so i would say make flexible plans if you're coming with a group read more

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The kitchen staff knows how to make food shine. The setting has a nice quality. Staff members provided the standard service for this place. The restaurant allows the cuisine to speak for itself. This restaurant earned my loyalty - I'm going back. read more

Came on a rainy Saturday night. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. The clobster roll is to die for! Can't believe I haven't been here in over a year. I'll be back soon for sure. Waiter at the cashier was patient as I was indecisive. Beautiful decor and great music. Also had a lemonade which was delicious! read more

Needed a quick bite before I head on my trek back to manhattan. Decided to pop in the Crabby Shack. They had a bunch of options, made it a little bit overwhelming to choose on an item. The staff recommended the Crab BLT, so I opted in for that and a side of fries. It wasn't horrible, but next time i'd choose something else on the menu. The sandwich kept falling apart and was a bit bland. Nice service and clean area! read more

The Crabby Shack - Crab BLT - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The group consensus was to return and bring more friends. This place proves itself time after time. This meal ranks among my top dining experiences. The Crabby Shack shows impressive capability. I want to try every dish they've created. read more

Everything was DELICIOUS! Some of the best chowder I've ever had. Fish tasted fresh, hot butter sauce on the lobster role was incredible. Greens were well seasoned (so surprising as most restaurants don't make good greens) 10/10 will be coming back with friends and family! read more

The food is good and the price is reasonable the staff is very friendly and makes sure you are well taken care of.

I had the crab and lobster roll and corn and crab chowder. It was excellent. My pina colada was o e of the best! I would recommend this spot! read more

What an amazing find!!! I discovered a hidden gem that deserves attention. This restaurant combines delicious dishes, reasonable prices and attentive staff. This place serves neighborhood needs. The staff shows exceptional kindness and adjusts to requests. We plan to visit again soon! read more

I ordered delivery this past weekend from the Crabby Shack. I couldn't decide if I wanted a crab or lobster roll. So I went with the clobster roll. It was stuffed full of crabmeat and lobster. Simply tossed in garlic butter I was a happy camper. It wasn't overpowered with garlic, old bay or insert whatever sauce, spice. I could taste the flavors of the actual seafood. I added the tater tots because you have to have a tot and the honey cornbread read more

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My BF and I couldn't wait to try this spot and wanted to patronize a black owned restaurant. The place is cute and very clean. We both ordered the crab sandwich which was just fair. The bun wasn't toasted, the crab was bland - no seasoning, no warm butter, no mayo, no celery. Just shredded crab (?) and 2 small, steamed, unseasoned crab legs. Not at all as pictured on their website. What a disappointment. read more

Overall rating: 4.4 Cute seafood spot in Crown Heights. Food was good & it was nice trying Alaskan Crabs for the first time. That said, it was very expensive. The lobster roll was good & the staff was really friendly. This is more of a hang out spot than anything else. I would recommend if you love seafood. read more

The Crabby Shack - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This crab sandwich was absolutely incredible- huge chunks of meat cooked perfectly. Also tried the soup, which was amazing. Will totally come back here again! read more

Damn you, Goldbelly! (For those that haven't heard about Goldbelly, it's a delivery service that helps small, medium and even large food businesses deliver/ship their items nation-wide. Prices are going to be a little bit higher due to the speed and efficiency of shipping, but often these treats are absolutely worth it.) I keep seeing all of these special deals via email and occasionally jump on them - to take advantage of grabbing delicacies that are not easily found in my neck of the woods. The Crabby Shack got my attention with their "Clobster Rolls". Basically it's half lobster and half crab...but I didn't follow the rules when preparing mine. Oopsie. I simply had one of each-which didn't suck. These are super easy to prepare. Simply heat up the bag in boiling water or cut it open and sauté the ingredients for a few minutes. What I didn't realize when I ordered: that they are pre-seasoned. Not overly spiced or anything like that, but my experience with other lobster delivery was simply receiving lobster-nothing more. That was my fault for not really reading the fine print...but everything was truly delicious. The potato buns are fantastic. Toast them...or not. Either way, the vehicle for consuming this crab and lobster is delightful. Next time I'm in Brooklyn, I'm going to seek this place out. Thank you...and damn you, Goldbelly. read more

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I was hesitant to order because of some of the reviews but I'm happy that I did. The shrimp is pretty fresh and the spicy garlic sauce helped to balance it out. It was a tad bit salty for me but I ate all. Tip** peel some of the shrimp and let it soak in the sauce for a bit. Delicious! The clobster roll was ok. A tiny bit dry for me but I would try it again. The price was slightly steep for the size. read more

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I really wanted to like this place but so many things wrong. I ordered the crab/lobster roll combo and the crab Mac and cheese. Let's start with the roll. The crab and lobster was EXTREMELY SALTY. To the point where it was not edible. The crab and lobster were both very mediocre quality. The crab was all the end of the leg meat crab that's attached to the body that no one really wants to eat, not the inside of the crab legs where it's that sweet succulent meat. The mac and cheese had so much potential to taste good but they ruined it with the amount of salt that's in here again. And I usually am a person who enjoys salt in her food but this is too much y'all.. someone in the kitchen has a heavy hand with the shaker. read more

The Crabby Shack - NOT Good. Go to Joe's Crab Shack instead - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had an eye at trying out the Crabby Shack for a while. I was in the area and decided to give is a try. The reviews are mostly great so I expected the food to be great. I happened to be in the area today and decided to give it a try. Crabby Shack was great. I was able to go inside to order take out. I was greeted and the cashier was very helpful in recommending some menu items after I told her it was my first time. The inside decor art in the walls is fitting. There's a painting of 4 crabs on one wall for instance. The food was excellent! I had the mac and cheese, shrimp taco, crab taco, cornbread and lobster roll. To be every one of this menu items were great! Try then all. The mac and cheese was very cheesy and plentiful for the price. The shrimp and crab tacos was very well out together and delicious. The lobster roll has plenty of lobster and it was very flavorful. The cornbread really stood out, it's very delicious and sweet. Definitely check out Crabby Shack! read more

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3.5 Stars It was a quick catch up and birthday celebration for my friend. He has been raving about this place because it isn't too far from his home and the Lobster rolls. So Presidents day afternoon we venture over and I try it out. I left wanting more. My Clobster roll (crab and Lobster) was just ok. Don't think i got my money's worth. Also on Mondays it's 6 dollar Margaritas all day. I was charged 10 initially but luckily my friend caught it and we used the over charged difference to get 4 dollar beers during the 3-7pm happy hour. The margarita was not good . I may try something else eventually but not in a rush to go back. read more

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I found this gem wandering around Prospect Heights and boy was I glad. The aromatic smell of the seafood and cute decor was definitely quite inviting. The service was fast. You have to wait in the queue and pick up the food at the window yourself (for those who feel like overtipping). I quickly ordered the Clobster Roll, Tater Tots, and Crab Grilled Cheese. How can you go wrong with a damned Clobster Roll? Crab to lobster ratio was a disappointing 70:30 but if you scramble it yourself in the bun, you can fool yourself just a little. Bun was warm and soft and the meat was mildly seasoned and oily. Real solid roll. The tater tots were pretty standard. If you are in the mood for some solid tater tots, here is the place for em. The real surprise here was the Crab grilled cheese. The way the cheese infused with the shredded crab in the toasty slices of bread MUST try. The overall experience here was definitely positive. Definitely come here with an empty belly and you will be rewarded. read more

The Crabby Shack - The Clobster Roll* - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Bae and I stopped in for a late lunch before grocery shopping so we wouldn't buy everything in sight. The crabby Shack has a good variety of seafood items from sandwiches to tacos and frozen alcohol slushies. We ordered three shrimp tacos and a lobster roll. As well as the mango lemonade. Overall, it was alright. The shrimp on the shrimp tacos wasn't flavored in any way and the spicy mayo came on the side rather than on the tortilla like a traditional shrimp taco. The lobster roll was fairly tasty but if we hadn't ordered the garlic butter to dip it in, would have lacked flavor as well. I might come back here but at $30 for a lobster roll it's pretty pricey compared to other lobster Brooklyn spots. read more

The Crabby Shack - Shrimp Taco - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'll just start off this review by saying that this spot has the best fish taco I've had in years. Got to give them proper recognition. The took standard ingredients and made a well rounded meal with superior flavor and texture. Amazing. Also up for recognition is the crab BLT. I learned a long time a go that the only thing better than a BLT is a BLT with seafood. Totally sick! The staff is awesome, although it's order at the counter awesome. No white table cloths and waiter service. On the happiness scale this place rates a 9.5 so it clearly deserves a full start rating. They have Bloody Mary's, Pina Colada's and beer available. And the bathroom is clean. read more

Stopped by here for lunch and the highlight was the lobster roll. WHAT WAS ORDERED: - Lobster roll ($30) - this was so good with extra garlic butter sauce on the side. GET THIS! (5 STAR) - Crab roll ($20) - this was too salty or on the salty side but good amount of meat in the ROLL. (3.75 STAR) - Crab BLT with avocado $16 - this was a packed sandwich but again crab meat was in the salty side. (4 STAR) - Spicy butter sauce ($1) - sauce wasn't very spicy but it was also soso. I liked the garlic butter sauce more - Garlic butter sauce ($1) - best sauce. Will come back again for the lobster roll if I'm in the area. read more

Havent been in some time but ummm when the young lady gave me my lobster roll it looked like it was thrown on the bread. She said "it looks a mess but its good". Ok over looked that cuz ive been before and had no complaints. I opted to stay and eat. Get to the end of the roll and its cold. Like if it was taking from the fridge/freezer and not throughly cooked . I hope this isnt going to be one of those business that gave good service when they 1st opened but then turns to shit once they get a name for them selves. Im so annoyed because ive had a hankering for a lobster roll for a minute and came out my way here. In a rain storm ‍‍. Was gonna get another drink & banana pudding since its #winedownwednesday but im Throughly disappointed. Thats time and $30 wasted read more

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Two words: Clobster. Roll. When I tell you that thang was thangin... my word. I've had tons of lobster rolls and crab rolls, but never a combo of the two (crab on one end, lobster on the other)! It was truly incredible. Now, I've been to (and I've also ordered delivery from) the Crabby Shack at least 5 times over the past couple of years to satisfy my occasional lobster roll or seafood boil hankering. And I hate to say it, but the food (the lobster roll in particular) was always decent, but not mind blowing or memorable. This time, however, there was a little extra TLC added. We ordered the clobster roll and tater tots. The bread of the roll was nice and toasty, the crab and lobster were fresh and plentiful, and there was the perfect combo of garlic butter, lemon, and old bay. The tater tots were simple, but delicious--fried to perfection. Staff was friendly. Food was fast, but not too fast (idk about you, but I never trust food that comes out insanely fast). And there was plenty of outdoor seating available. I know what I'll be ordering from here moving forward. read more

The Crabby Shack - Clobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is delicious like i wouldn't tell yall different, the service is excellent very fast and the staff is so polite please tip them, and the place is very small and intimate but if you wanna bring a crowd please do its big enough and it has an outside. read more

The Crabby Shack - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I think I have to try something else here because I ordered the Clobster and it was ok. It is basically half lobster meat/half crabmeat on a roll. I thought it would be mixed together but they perfectly filled each half of the bun respectfully. The crabmeat end I enjoyed more than the lobster end. The lobster I found to be inconsistently dry and chewy. Some pieces were really chewy and a few were easier to get thru. There is some type of sauce on it...garlic butter sauce? Not sure but I didn't get the impression that there was anything on the roll to moisturize it. I was actually in the area for something else when I noticed the shop. I noticed the shop because I follow them on instagram. Now the vibe I got from the insta posts was nothing like what I got at the store. The lady behind the counter was very oh-drum-take-it-or-leave-I-rather-be-there-not-here-maybe-I-work-here-maybe-I-don't-what-do-you-want? vibe. Another patron came in to order with what appeared to be vibrant vibes and the lady behind the counter didn't even perk up one bit. I was just like well ok am sorry, are we bothering you by patronizing the store? I don't know. I got such good-time vibes from their insta posts that I was just taken aback by the reception the staff gave. I won't completely cast off the store. I mean their insta-vibes look good and maybe I will catch that vibe on my next stroll thru the area. read more

I'm all the way in California still craving this place I won't be in Brooklyn until October but I seriously can't wait to get back. read more

The Crabby Shack - Mouth watering!! - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Crabby Shack has been on my list for quite sometime and I finally decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I wish I kept driving when I couldn't find a parking space for my car but persistent Nadia was determined and I was craving seafood; so I parked at a hydrant. We walked in and ordered: 3 bags of crab and shrimp 1. 1 (1lb) crab in a spicy butter 2. 2 (1/2lb) crab and (1/4lb) shrimp ( mixed butter and garlic butter), 3. 1 lobster tomato basil soup. The lobster tomato basil soup was the best besides the free oyster crackers. The soup was a bit creamy with a chunk of lobster meat placed in the center. If your anything like me, I like my soup hot not warm, and this soup was warm. I wanted to eat it at the counter but I decided to pack it up and reheat it when I arrived home. The flavor was pretty good. I rate it 3.5/5 Now for my main purpose of coming to this restaurant, the crabs! I ordered snow crabs. SIZE: They are not queen size snow crabs more like a duchess. The shrimp were a good size. you basically get 1 full corn on the cob halved in two and 1 potato cut in four. QUALITY: They weren't the best looking. Some looked like they were in a war. I can only speak of the batches we received. The shrimp looked fine and were firm. TASTE: If you prefer to start with dessert, then eat your entree first. This would be a great start. The seasoning was very buttery and sweet with a hint of salt. The sauce taste like sugar and cinnamon mixed together and there was no hint of a spicy flavor. My taste buds were unsatisfied and I chose not to finish my food. The shrimp weren't seasoned and basically tossed in the bag. There was nothing special about the corn and potatoes. I would rate this a 2/5. The Crabby Shack disappointed me, but at least the staff was nice. read more

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Came to Crabby Shack on a Sunday afternoon to get lunch before heading to another appointment. My friend and I both got the clobster roll which is half crab half lobster in a roll. I thought it was going to be mixed together but it was side by side on the roll. I think my roll has more crab than lobster though. I liked it but the roll needed a sauce or more butter it was a tad dry. Something to spice it up. The frozen Margarita I had was pretty good. I didn't know this before but there is also brunch menu on Sundays with items such as shrimp and grits. There was also a live band outside. read more

The Crabby Shack - Frose and Frozen Margarita - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great, fresh, juicy, sweet crab (snow) rolls. Phenomenal customer service. Orders are taken efficiently and come out quickly. Sides (Broccoli) can be steamed and seasoned with a little more salt without having to use their butter sauce, which I don't prefer. read more