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    Urban Crab Shack

    2.7 (67 reviews)

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    Crab legs, shrimp, lobster, corn, potatoes and sausage...
    Tyra T.

    Ordered online. The online ordering needs to be modified to choose wing flavor or write a note. I got lobster, crab legs, shrimp, lemon pepper wings, and the appetizer trio with fried shrimp, fried oysters and calamari. The seafood boil in the bag was ok. The crab legs were the best. The cajun sauce is not that flavorful and i feel like old bay was missing. The lobster was tough, maybe overcooked. The shrimp were decent. Wings were good and the fried shrimp were great! The fried oysters were a little weirdly breaded and just ok. Overall i would go back for the crab legs and try a a different sauce as well as the fried shrimp. In comparison to crab boss around the corner, I would rather go to crab boss for the crab legs, shrimp and better sauce. Will visit again.

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    Talika B.

    Very very bad not what I expected. The shrimp was over cooked. The urban sauce was good. No full bar. And the supposedly manager turned bartender is the worse. The guy made a lemon drop with triple and vodka and did not fill the glass. Not coming back

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    Monique J.

    When I saw the coming soon sign and the mention of seafood, I knew this would be a spot I have to try! I finally had the chance to order today and absolutely loved my food. I got the snow crab legs, corn, and potatoes in garlic butter. The crab legs are large sized and the seasoning was perfect, not overpowering at all, just delicious. Eventhough I got my food to go, the interior decoration and cleanliness of the dinning area was beyond great. Plenty of space for adequate distancing and comfortable seating. For years, I have tried the overpriced Crab Boss in Brandywine and can say hands down the Urban Crab Shack wins in taste, quality of food, quality of service, and most importantly price. The location is in the shopping center next to Starbucks. I would certainly recommend !

    Kae M.

    Newly opened spot in Brandywine, Md. I gave it a shot and it was a partial miss. The service was just okay. The waitress had to be flagged down numerous times and WE WERE THE ONLY ONE'S IN THERE. The food was blahhh. My scallops were over cooked, as well as the corn. How do you over cook corn?!? Ask them! Anyhoo, I experienced it one time and that's enough.

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    Kei K.

    I found this place on accident! What a happy accident! It's quite chilly in the inside but once the food comes you forget that your hands and feet are freezing!! Lol Dakarai was my server and did an AWESOME job! His recommendations and honest feedback were great! I got the snow crab legs, shrimp and mussels that came with corn and potato's, with Cajun seasoning. I added a order of sausage as well. They give you PLENTY of food; I ended up leaving with a half of bag!! The only negative is that the crab legs were extremely small. I'm definitely going back!!!!

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    Food was not good at all service was ok and atmosphere was good but they do have to work on the food

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    The food was just okay. I met a friend here and it wasn't as nice when it was Bif Fish.

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    I love this spot! Best cheap seafood!! And they gave me a mask too. The place is super clean and the employees are nice too.

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    Found this place on Yelp and was looking for a good fish sandwhich (whiting) and based on the…read morereviews left here... decided to try them out. Glad I did. My husband and I both ordered a whiting po' boy sandwich and it was perfect. Great price for the size sandwhich it is! I have no complaints with the amount of fish on that sandwhich Fresh lettuce, tomatoes... fish was perfectly fried hard as requested. Good batter! Flour based. Because that matters. The bread was the perfect compliment as it was soft and the perfect size for this sandwhich! The customer service was good and a pleasant change. The young ladies were welcoming, helpful, and professional! It's a very welcoming environment. I will definetly go back and try some more whiting.

    Clinton Folks we got another got option. Customer service…read more10 Food 8 Facilities 9 So I just so happened to stumble across this establishment through a google search. Yo girl been trying to eat a little healthier and was looking for some baked or grill fish. This restaurant did deliver. The grill tilapia and broccoli was pretty good. The portion size was on point. My son wanted their crab cake burger which I had to taste and it was delicious. They offer mumbo sauce with their fries and it is banging. Got a nice little kick to it. The corn on the cob is so so. Its not bad but I just had better. Its too greasy for corn on the cob too. So confused about that. Any who, I spent $40 for everything which was reasonable for 2 meals. I will definitely be back to try other menu items. The cashiers here are super friendly which is always appreciated because its seems like people are losing basic manners. So thanks ladies for your kindness it didnt go unnoticed. Would I recommend this restaurant, yeah I would. Its not spectacular but its pretty good and you get enough food for the price. That itself is worth it. So go and visit so we can keep restaurants like this open in our community.

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    The server (Tina) was very friendly and provided good service, which I appreciated. However, I was…read moredisappointed by the restaurant's gratuity policy and overall lack of flexibility. I was unable to enjoy or finish my 90-minute meal because I did not like the sauce that was served, yet there seemed to be little willingness to accommodate or adjust the dish to my preferences. As a paying customer, I believe there should be more flexibility when a guest is dissatisfied with part of their meal. While the service was pleasant, the strict policies and unwillingness to make reasonable adjustments left me with a disappointing experience. I am not one to say this but I do not recommend this place at ALL. In response to owner: Thank you for the quick reply. I appreciate that you chose not to charge me a waste fee. However, I would like to clarify that this was only my second sauce selection change. My goal was simply to order something without sauce so I could enjoy the remainder of my 90-minute dining experience. Unfortunately, the meal did not meet my expectations and, in my opinion, was not worth the price. As a customer, I believe there should be more flexibility when someone is dissatisfied with an item, especially when reasonable alternatives are available. There are several other restaurants that offer similar dining experiences at a lower price point and without what I feel is an excessive gratuity charge. While I appreciate your response, the overall experience left me disappointed and unlikely to return.

    Not another seafood boil restaurant? Yep!! Lol. I remember when it was just two in the DMV, Hot and…read moreJuicy Crawfish and Chasing Tails. That seems like a 100yrs ago since there's one on every corner now.. Lol! Diamond Crab isn't a chain and I like it because it's close to my house and it's never too crowded at the small bar. The food is solid but the prices are a bit more expensive than Crafty Crab, which is about 10min down the road. Also, Crafty Crab offers broiled oysters which are a favorite of mine. All and all, I visit Diamond a couple times a month, more so for the convenience and Crafty's crowd is a little young and loud for my nerves all the time. Try both for yourself and you decide! :)

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    You can find some good soul food in this restaurant. They have most of your favorite soul food…read moreentrees and side. It is located next to a convienance store and there is ample parking available between the two. The restaurant has a small dining room with a few tables and chairs. They have a large Connect Four and Jenga game in the dining area for customers to hang out and play. You will see a couple of televisions in the dining area. One was off and one was playing music from a music streaming service. The service started off a bit slow, but it picked up eventually. I ordered a Philly steak and cheese with a side of greens, French fries and Mac & cheese. It took about 25 minutes for me to get my food. With that being said, I recommend calling your order in ahead of placing it on-line. The owner, Kim, is awesome. She is very friendly and full of personality. She gets to know her regulars and loves her community. As for my food, there was a ton of it. The Philly was packed with meat. I really liked my sandwich. The Mac and cheese was delicious. Very cheesy. The greens were definitely fresh and did not taste like they were from a can. They were just like my mom use to make. There was a ton of food, and I could not finish it. I got a container, put my left overs in it and finished them off later that evening. I recommend checking this spot out for some decent home-cooked soul food.

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    Kimmmy, Kim, KIM, GIRL! Some of the BEST SERVICE in Waldorf. Her service was prompt, professional…read moreand kind. I love a server who doesn't hover but always checks to see if everything is going well. She def rocked! I have been so excited to get on and share how incredible this place is since we left. My husband asked if I wanted to go back, within the week. This is *UNHEARD* of. I don't know if he has ever loved a restaurant so quickly and so MUCH. He's been craving seafood boils for a few days now, so he suggested we go this afternoon. We went around 3-4pm. The crowd was minimal, but still, there were probably 15-20 tables full. It's a nice sized restaurant , about the size of a "pub"/local dive bar. The hostess was really welcoming (no eye rolling or impatience!!). She greeted us with a smile and a kind gesture and promptly sat us in a booth. The entire restaurant was clean, whimsical and smelled like old bay and garlic. Great art and seafood accoutrements all over the walls and booths The music was 2000s R&B and couldn't have been more perfect. Our server was incredible. We were given two very easy to understand menus and a "basket" of popcorn! It tasted like movie theater popcorn , our cups which were paper cups and a paper table cloth which lent to the "crab house" vibe we love so much, "seafood sauce" (mayo based siracha sauce think, with old bay? - it's like a spiced Big Mac sauce), clarified butter, cocktail sauce, gloves, a garbage pail, crab cracker tools and plastic silverware, and wet wipes and bibs (which I used because of course I visited in a white shirt!) After no more than a 10-15 minute wait, we had our boils "Rocked and Tossed" right to the table!! Seasoning 100% covered everything!! We ordered: Freshly brewed, 1/2&1/2 sweet/unsweetened tea. (It was very reminiscent of Chick-Fil-A tea/McDonald's tea...the good kind!) Not overly iced. So delicious!! Husband: 1 combo boil with snow crab legs, sausage and extra corn, (comes with corn and potatoes), garlic seasoning and medium heat. His garlic sauce smelled to die for. Very well rounded, (I tasted it). It had sliced garlic in it and wasn't too salty at all. The medium heat wasn't too hot, but don't take my word for it, get the heat level you like. His crab legs pulled *perfectly*. The sausage was wonderfully Smokey with that crispy/crunchy edge. The corn was tender and juicy, not overly cooked and the potatoes melted like butter. Me: 1 combo boil with snow crabs and crawfish and added hard boiled eggs (also comes with corn and potatoes), "Rocking Bomb" seasoning (old bay, garlic, lemon pepper, Cajun). *I have never had crawfish THIS good in my entire life.* I genuinely cannot describe the euphoria I had with words, but I'll try. They weren't muddy/fishy. They absorbed the flavors so well, yet preserved the firm but tender texture of the meat. They were very easy to break into, just like the crab legs. Nothing got stuck or jammed. The eggs were a balanced addition, soaking up all that awesome flavor. I ate one half way through and the second at the end. Again, nothing was abnormally fishy. Seafood can, at times, taste a little too oceanic. Everything came out piping hot, but not so hot you couldn't tear right into it. Both boils were nice and buttery. We tried using the gloves but ended up tossing them. They have sinks right in the open so it is easy to get up and wash up if you get too messy. (The bathrooms are on the smaller side - with the women being two stalls, and I didn't see any others, so the extra sinks really come in handy). There was a very kind gentleman bussing tables. He was fast and thorough. He was very pleasant to us as we walked by him. Very courteous!!! If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. Literally nothing was bad. I cannot wait to go back and hope they stay in business for a millennia to come. I believe we found THE best seafood boil restaurant in all of Maryland!!

    I would not recommend this place! I purchased 1 lb of snow crab legs, which normally comes with 2…read moreclusters. As I started to eat, I noticed I only received 1 cluster and a 2 tiny loose legs in the bag. When I brought it to the server's attention, the manager came over and tried to tell me that the 2 small loose legs counted as a second cluster. Instead of acknowledging the mistake and making it right, she went back and forth with me in front of my 6-year-old child while attempting to put her finger in my bag to count the 2 little loose legs out to me. I've been coming here for over a year, and I have never received 1 cluster and a 2 tiny legs that would count as a full pound. A full pound should come with 2 full clusters. The customer service and professionalism during this situation were very disappointing. I usually never complain but I felt this was much needed. Unfortunately, this experience has made me decide not to return. Rock and Toss just lost a loyal customer. Don't come here unless you want to get less than what you paid for!

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    My first time at a Bonefish chain restaurant. Dinner was a pleasant surprise. My wife and I shared…read morethe Ocean Mixed grill. It is a shareable dish. It came with mahi mahi, salmon, shrimp and tuna. The tuna comes rare. But we asked them to cook it. We don't eat rare food. When you choose the Ocean mix grill, it comes with a choice of a salad or soup. The dish also comes with your choice of two premium sides. My wife chose the fried cauliflower. It was very delicious. The way it was prepared it tasted like orange chicken. My choice was potatoes au gratin. It was too cheesy for my taste. We had two mocktails. We both had the Nojito. It was a yummy concoction because my wife actually liked it. She really not into mocktails. Lastly, we had a blueberry crème brûlée. It was a delicious dessert. I would definitely order that again. The dinning room was spacious. I liked the set up there are booth table on the side. With regular tables in the middle. I really like the fish door handle on the front door entrance. First time seeing that kind of design.

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