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    The Monster Crab

    4.0 (243 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Catfish and garlic bread
    Lovely L.

    Went in on a week day for the promoted AYCE special . I explained to them that I would like the $29 AYCE promoted lunch special I was sat promptly and handed a menu. The food took a little while but came out hot and tasted fresh . I enjoyed a cocktail while I waited . I didn't really order much cause I wasn't that hungry and they charge a whopping 15.99 per lb for wasted food . When I got the check I was super upset to see they charged me the full $69 dollar price when I challenged it they said oh the lunch special doesn't include crab legs but no where on the menu specified that any the waitress didn't explain that to me . ONE crab leg cluster wasn't work 69 dollars plus tax and tip. I felt like they lied about the price and definitely sneak the bill on you with out explaining so be mindful of that . I'm not sure if I wound return even though the food was decent . If you decided to pop in just make sure to be mindful of this . Happy eating

    Steve M.

    The Monster Crab has been on my list for a while as I seen it on TikTok. Food: the food is great. I was here for the all you can eat $60 and it did not fail. The crab legs, scallops, corn, egg, pasta, fried wings, and the lobster roll my goodness is so taste and great portion. The house blend sauce is IT!!! Oh how can I forgot the drinks were strong and gooooddd! Service. The service was amazing, very attentive and provided great customer service. There's a lot of staff who is consistently ensure you are okay which I love! Ambiance: I came to the bayside New York location and it was very spacious and clean. It's perfect for small or large groups. Love the full length bar with seating. My overall score is 4.9/5.0

    JiHae L.

    We didn't make reservations, but there's plenty of seating inside so it isn't necessary. There were a lot of birthday celebrations going on here especially since the birthday person eats for free if you have 5 people with you. They play this loud obnoxious music everything. There's no time limit so we did get our money's worth. They charge 18% tip no matter the size of your group. Some of their seafood wasn't as fresh as we would've liked it to be. However, my friend had a MaiTai cocktail which is either $1 or $3 depending on the day of the week and she said it tasted good. We liked the soup, the cooked abalone, the noodles, and the fried oysters.

    Michelle C.

    I have been wanting to try this place for a very long time now since they opened. It is actually a very big space with plenty of seating. It has a nautical decor with dim lighting. I, of course, had to order their fried pickles and a lychee martini. The order of fried pickles was quite large and had the perfect crunch. The martini was good, not great but good. As my entree, I ordered 1/4 pound of shrimp, 1/2 pound of crab legs, 1/4 pound of mussels, and boiled egg in mild house blend. I really liked the house blend since it was slightly spicy, had great seasoning but also had a taste of garlic and butter. All the seafood was fresh and filling; I even had enough to take home and eat the next day. We paid a little over $200 for 3 drinks, 3 entrees and 2 appetizers (tip and tax included) I thought the prices were fair and I will probably be coming back soon since I really enjoyed it.

    Natalie L.

    I haven't been here in awhile, I was in the area so I decided to stop by for happy hour. It wasn't crowded I walked in was greeted and seated right away. Sat at the bar ordered a margarita 2 orders of fried oysters and wings. The food is aways hot and tastes good. The drinks never watered down. Good service and a nice atmosphere.

    Noel M.

    Recuperating from a recent surgery, my wife wanted to cheer me up so she brought me to this restaurant. The place where they are situated has a huge parking lot, so no problem there. When we went in, the staff gave us a warm welcome, the place was packed with costumers noticeably enjoying their meals. While inside, the aroma of boiled/fried seafood was very enticing and irresistible. The atmosphere is considered good, casual, with clean facilities and a comfortable, friendly space. The staff is friendly and attentive, he was kind enough to explain what they are offering and the menu. He is efficient to make sure timely delivery of orders, checks on us once in a while to see if we needed anything else. I enjoyed their meals freshness and quality of their seafood. Our ordered food was served while it is still hot. Their seafood boil was seasoned adequately and has a satisfactory flavor. Prices are fair and reasonable. My wife and I had fun and took delight in our meal and our food experience.

    Nick C.

    Went to The Monster Crab for dinner on Friday. It's located in The Bay Terrace Shopping Center so there's plenty of parking. It's a typical looking seafood boil restaurant, with fishing gear and nets adorning the walls. We went for the all you can eat option for $59.99, which allows you to order anything off the menu basically. Most of the appetizers are fried seafood, they were all pretty good. The lobster rolls were served cold. The best part is the seafood boil bags. The Dungeness and snow crab legs were cooked well so they were easy to peel. Food comes out very quickly too. Second rounds of orders seem to be smaller than first rounds. I tried the Cajun sauce as well as their house blend. Both were good but the house blend was significantly tastier. I would definitely return if i were in the mood for seafood.

    Lychee martinis & raw oysters
    Brie R.

    They have an AYCE special $59.99 for dinner and $1 drinks (3 per person), the drinks were strong and the food was plentiful! The snow crab, scallops and shrimp were good, the sauce was okay, but it was missing something, maybe salt? Skip the lobster roll, it was dry, rubbery, with no butter or sauce of any kind. The fried fish was, well just fried fish. Definitely can get your monies worth if you have the appetite! I didn't feel rushed, but the servers were attentive to maybe a fault? It felt like we were being watched constantly, other than that they were very nice! Ambiance is dark, plenty of space between you and other diners, would definitely recommend if you're in the mood for some seafood!

    Shrimp boil
    Y L.

    On behalf of The Center for the Women of New York, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to The Monster Crab for their ongoing generosity and continued support of our Taste of the World at Fort Totten gala. Once again, they donated their exceptional shrimp salad, and it was just as memorable as in years past. This year's shrimp salad was absolutely outstanding--loaded with large, plump, and tender shrimp (never the small ones!), and served with a variety of delicious dressings that let everyone customize their plate. The quality and care they put into their food is always evident, and our guests truly appreciated this refreshing and satisfying dish. We are so thankful for The Monster Crab's loyal support. It's because of dedicated local businesses like theirs that we can raise essential funds to support women across New York. Their commitment to giving back year after year--and always with such high standards--makes a meaningful difference in our community. We highly recommend The Monster Crab for their consistently excellent seafood and their tremendous generosity. Thank you for your continued kindness and for helping make our event such a success!

    My seafood boil with crab legs, shrimp and corn
    Jacklynn K.

    I was recommended this spot by my coworker, and I wasn't disappointed. My friend and I went for AYCE dinner last week, which was $60/person. The seafood is very fresh and I feel like this is a very good value as well. On a Friday night, we were seated immediately and didn't have to wait which was nice. Service was also prompt and our drinks were refilled without asking. I tried the seafood boil with shrimp and crab legs with the garlic butter, which I really enjoyed. We also tried the lobster rolls which were so good especially with the butter from the seafood boil. The only thing I didn't care for was the mac and cheese. It was greasy and weird. But I would still come back! Definitely a cute spot for seafood boil if you're in Bay Terrace.

    Ordered AYCE and the food was amazing! Loved the crab legs, scallops, and peeled shrimp :)
    Kailey T.

    Tasty food, good variety of seafood, fast service and friendly staff! I noticed a lot of birthday parties here and I can definitely see why! Will definitely come back here. :)

    Sea food boil

    A very good restaurant I recommend it. We had a great time, they give you so much food.

    Lourdes M.

    I'd been planning to try this place for a long time and finally got the chance. Unexpectedly impressed with the dining space. It could accommodate larger crowd more than I am expecting. The service is fast . There are various food options and the pricing is affordable. We had combo A and just enough for 2 people if not a heavy eater. You could choose your spiciness level, the way it will boiled with but the sides are constant. If you prefer other or additional sides, you are welcome to do so. The place is so fun with its decors and vibes. A good pick around the area.

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    Service was excellent price was feasible food came out fast access service. I will recommend this for anybody.

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    Ask the Community - The Monster Crab

    My daughter (12yrs old) doesn't eat seafood, can I order Al a Carte for for her and AYCE for everyone else? Also is the lunch menu available on Saturdays

    When you do AYCE, it has to be everyone at the table. You can ask them, but they may not allow it. If your child is under 4.5 feet tall, they eat for half price so it will probably be cheaper than ordering al la carte even if you are only ordering… Read more

    Is lunch AYCE available on weekends as well?

    Yes

    For the free birthday meal, is the birthday person included in a party of 4 or needs minimum of 5? Does it have to be on the actual birthday or 1-2 days before and after? Thanks!

    Minimum 5 , 4 paid adult buffet.

    Does everyone at the table need to be acye or some can be a la cart?

    Only if its a birthday party of 5 or more

    Takes reservation or walk in?

    We walked in but I think they also take reservation.

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