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    The Crafty Crab

    3.2 (26 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Crab and shrimp boil
    Jamie P.

    This was our first visit and we weren't disappointed. I know a few folks have said pricey, but in this case I believe you get what you pay for. I had shrimp boil with add sausage. My sister had lobster boil. Her husband had something with king crab and shrimp. My husband had lobster and crab. It was a lot of food, and again well worth it. The garlic butter sauce is AMAZING! I couldn't finish mine; I was stuffed. None of us had a complaint. The server was also great and they provide Military discount (thank you!). They do only have three desserts; my husband had key lime pie (not sure where he put it), I took a bite and it was very good. We will definitely be back.

    9 year old tearing down!!! Lol

    Outstanding crab, shrimp, potatoes, and corn... don't waste your time on the calimarri or crawfish tho.... Good drinks as well. Expect $50 per person to eat good but you will be satisfied with the taste and quality...

    At the #craftycrab for my birthday. The food was amazing

    My husband took me to the #craftycrab for my birthday Nov 18 2020. I didn't know what to expect. The hostess was very friendly. She led us into the dining room and all the tables were covered with a long sheet of heavy paper. Our waiterss was very helpful in explaining the specials. I don't eat spicy so I ordered our shrimp, crab and lobster boil mild. She starts to bring out our eating supplies which included gloves, bib, *you will have to wear) and silverware. I won't tell you how they bring it to your table but OMG the food was delicious!! I've been craving to go back a handful of times since our visit and today my girlfriend and I are meeting for lunch and I picked Crafty Crab.

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    Destiny L.

    First and foremost, this place is great! Their seafood boils are amazing and super filling. Their specials hit the spot and in their menu, there is something for everyone. Since it is Christmas, they decorated with a tree among other little decor throughout the restaurant and it looks great! Will be coming back(:

    a half eaten crab with a bite taken out of it

    Ordered a crawfish boil and bit into one of the eggs and a white liquid came out and the inside is green. I called to give them a chance to make it right and the "kitchen manager" said that's not possible because they make eggs every day. I even offered to send photos but they said the best they can do is give me 1.99 for the eggs. No way anyone should order seafood from here again.

    a close up of a dish of food

    My wife ordered the steamed oysters and scallops it came with no sides way over priced. One of the oysters was rotten unfortunately couldn't tell until she took a bite... That ended the meal. We told the waitress and was told there was nothing they could do asked for the manager. Apparently she was way to busy to come and speak with us nothing was taken off the price of her meal.

    Shrimp and sweat potato fries Catfish and fries

    Overall we've had good experience with the Crafty Crab in Carrollton but tonight is the exception. Most of our party's food was good as usual DO NOT order the fried oysters. Oysters are not supposed to be strong fishy tasting and they will not take back and only allow 50% discount. Top it off the server was about as bad as I've ever had. Spent most of her time on her phone seated in the first booth of the restaurant.

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    I sat there for 18 minutes and no one approached my table. The place had 3 other tables and was not busy at all. Ridiculous!

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    Poor customer service. The pound of crab legs was more like a half pound and it was over cooked.

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    I got a pound of headless shrimp in boom sauce (medium) which is the combo of the Cajun, garlic butter, and lemon pepper sauces.

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    4.1(123 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    The food and service was amazing. Oyster shuckerfella outstanding. Thank you…read moreall...................... ................................. ..........

    Why have I waited so long to come to this place?! Shuckers…read moreis off the beaten path for me and I always forget to come here and give it a try. I am extremely glad I did today and can't wait to come back again. I understand it is an oyster house, but it is in Carrollton which is not near a large body of water. That being said, I was extraordinarily surprised at how fresh and delicious the raw oysters were and I feel the price is quite fair. Today I enjoyed the Tulane Avenue Shrimp as my entrée from the appetizers menu. The shrimp were tender and I loved all of the flavor. The little crusty pieces of bread that came with it were perfect for soaking up the sauce. It was a very large appetizer. I also had a cup of the gumbo that came with some garlic bread. The gumbo for me was just OK. I enjoyed it and liked the flavor, but it felt more like a savory stew to me than a gumbo. The service was good and friendly. I completely understand the aesthetic inside; however, the wooden benches are not very comfortable. That's just a minor preference for me. Overall this place is a hidden gem.

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    Samba Loca

    Samba Loca

    4.0(123 reviews)
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    My husband and I had such a wonderful dining experience at Samba Loca. The restaurant is truly…read moreelegant yet welcoming and warm. We love the ambience inside -- white table cloths, comfortable seating, wonderful bar--and so appreciate the outdoor dining seating, perfect for our early dinner on the Square. The wine list is excellent, offering a very nice selection to explore, which we did! We so enjoyed the delicious bread, lobster bisque, and the steak and chicken kabobs. There is such attention to detail- asparagus was perfectly prepared and mushrooms were buttery and so fresh. Our server Alex was professional, attentive, and had a great sense of timing in taking our orders and serving our food perfectly. Kudos to the chef for great food and to the management staff for excellent service, such commitment to ensuring a great dining experience. Carrollton is lucky to have such a great restaurant on this lovely town square.

    I stopped into Samba Loca on a Monday night to give it a fair chance after hearing not-so-good…read morethings from locals. Unfortunately, the experience mostly confirmed what I'd been told. They market themselves as a Brazilian steakhouse, but there was very little that felt Brazilian, or even steakhouse-quality, about it. The steaks had little to no flavor. Salt, pepper, and garlic can go a very long way, and this place didn't seem to use any of it. The result was meat that was bland and forgettable. Execution was also a problem. I ordered a NY strip, but a ribeye was brought out instead. That's a major miss on order accuracy, and it should've been caught by a kitchen quality-control check and again before it hit the table. To make it worse, the bar service was painfully slow. The bartender appeared to be on a date in the front corner of the restaurant, going back and forth between working behind the bar and eating dinner with his date. I ended up waiting on drinks most of the night. I wanted to like it, but between the bland food, the wrong steak, and the lack of service focus, I can't recommend it based on this visit.

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    Little Chicken Thigh (Coxinha)

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