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The Crabby Shack
Review
About
We have OUTDOOR HEATED SEATING available. Seafood restaurant serving seafood boils, crab, Lobster, and shrimp. we have fried whiting, frozen margaritas, rum punch, and flavored homemade lemonade as well with a nice vibe and good music
Features
CUISINES
Seafood
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
PRICE
₱₱ - ₱₱₱
FEATURES
Reservations
Seating
Takeout
Location
Crown Heights
Menu
Is this a seafood restaurant?
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 12:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contribute
4.4
40 reviews
Excellent
21
Very good
15
Average
3
Poor
0
Terrible
1
Ponkin3434
New York City11 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
I love love this spot! Ive been a few times but decided to finally write a review. I got The CLobster Roll, Crab and corn chowder, collard greens and cornbread and wow wow wow! The soup is divine well seasoned and the clobster is hands down my favorite. The collard green are delicious like better than thanksgiving! My son got something from the chicken menu, Lemon pepper wings he hasn't stop talking about them! wehave already ordered them 3 times after that! my husband got a Arigato bowl which was well made, it came with salmon that had a asian glaze and cucumbers fried wontons sprinkles. What a pleasant surprise. this is now my go to. i must try more items because all of us were very pleased with our order. The customer service was ok when we were there, but when I went again to pick up my sons wings the young lady that day was so pleasant and kind. Im going after the alaskan crab legs and cauliflower bites next time!
Written January 17, 2025
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Inspire26118
458 contributions
Jun 2023 • solo
The seafood is pretty decent. The fried whiting comes with two slices of bread and some garden greens. I requested tartar sauce but that didn’t make the trip. Could be the fact that the delivery guy dropped the order before handing it off in a torn paper bag. The crab blt was excellent! Eat everything fresh when you get it. Any reheating will not generate the same experience from the original time you got your food. The fish was good and the crab tastes fresh. I would try it again.
Written June 24, 2023
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Sylvain P
Paris36 contributions
May 2022 • couples
A few minutes from the Subway Station - Franklin Avenue / Medgar Evers College-( Lines 2, 3, 4, 5, S), close enough from the Brooklyn Museum and Botanical garden, the Crabby Shack is a gem. After a pleasant walk down the peaceful and leafy Franklin Avenue, you’ll reach a clear and pretty little restaurant with a terrasse on the street. They serve lobster, different crabs, and shrimps, cooked with delicious butter ( salted, herb butter, spicy butter, mixed butter) .
The results are superb, the sauce lovely and sooo tasty. It is generously served and you can order it with vegetables ( potatoes, corn, brocoli). We had it with a very good IPA ( Harlem Blue) and it was perfect. It makes for a real Soul Food experience and is really worth the détour!
Written May 18, 2022
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Foodie Sunny ☀️
Atlanta152 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
If you like seafood this is a great go to. Located off the beaten path but very noticeable decor. Heated outdoor seating was great. Crabroll was really tasty but the bun it is served on looked like a hotdog bun. It was not the best presentation for the price. The crab grilled cheese and clam chowder were excellent. The cornbread tasted more like cake than cornbread. It is clear the restaurant is really popular for ordering out because a lot of people were grabbing and going!
One let down was the gentleman at the counter seemed pretty disinterested in the CUSTOMER part of customer service. It is was like his cell phone and his hand were locked into each other. Not the greatest first impression.
Written November 14, 2021
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Jim B
Fullerton461 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
The Crabby Shack has quick tasty food (it also happens to be across the street from a Covid testing place). A small quaint "Shack" that has very tasty Crab dishes. Nothing too fancy, but very tasty. would recommend if in the area.
Written September 20, 2021
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Joe M
Brooklyn7 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
I had the crab grilled cheese the first time I came here. And the second. And the third. All of the food looks great but honestly I can't stop getting the crab grilled cheese. The service is friendly and I like the boat decor. Crab grilled cheese!
Written December 19, 2019
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Rebecca
4 contributions
Oct 2019 • couples
Ordered the Fra Diablo and muscles. Wow! Fun atmosphere very good prices for market value and we had a super sweet waitress that was on it; Janine. I will be back. This is the spot...my new spot!
Written October 24, 2019
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Alan P
Philadelphia411 contributions
Jul 2019 • family
Came across this place by accident on a hot day in Brooklyn. Went in as much to cool down as anything! Truly outstanding - simple place but nice. The crab BLT was exceptional as was the lobster/crab roll and corn. Very very good indeed!
Written July 21, 2019
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Andre F
Dallas11 contributions
May 2019 • family
Awesome lobster/crab roll and lobster mac and cheese. You could tell it was great because the place was packed
Written June 9, 2019
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RemixJJ
Brooklyn2 contributions
Feb 2019 • solo
I love this place! I usually go there for pick up. Every time I order to go, the food is ready on time. Not to mention the food is DELICIOUS!! The seafood is always fresh. And the customer service that I do experience is great. The place is always busy!! And I can see why.
Written March 19, 2019
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BLACKBUTTERFLYZ
New York City26 contributions
Jul 2018 • family
The Crabby Shack is a small restaurant. When I first ate there food it was thru take-out I love eating their snow and Dungeness crabs at home. When I went one day to pick the food up my self I was pleased to know that two Women own the restaurant and they had a great review from channel 7 news in NY, over the summer I sat in the restaurant three times the service was excellent one particular visit the owner was there she was Afro-American and very courteous. My last visit my sister and I enjoyed the food outside. Some of their prices went up slightly the crabs are very good.
Written October 2, 2018
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kcgg3000
Brooklyn25 contributions
Jul 2018 • solo
Delicious food. If you love seafood you'll love this place. Mom said the crabcake sliders reminded her of being a little girl growing up in Baltimore. I've done take out from here at least 4 times. One day I'll have time to sit down and eat. 😊 Love the food!
Written August 12, 2018
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Rachel B
Nashville67 contributions
Jul 2018 • solo
The clobster roll was amazing! The lobster was so delicious I almost had to get a second order. I got mine with a side of slaw that rounded the meal out wonderfully. The staff was amazing, they had an amazing Yoncé mix playing. They were singing and cutting up with customers. They even sang happy birthday to one of the customer’s that stopped in to celebrate their big day. It was clean, fun, and delicious. Next time I’m in Brooklyn I’ll definitely stop in for another meal. The homemade drinks looked delicious, but I was too parched from traveling that I just got a water.
Written July 27, 2018
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Loraine J
Washington DC21 contributions
Apr 2018 • family
This past Saturday I was enjoying a weekend out on the town with family and decided to give The Crabby Shack for dinner. I tried the crab mac and cheese, the crab and shrimp boil and the crab grilled cheese. The best dish for me was the crab grilled cheese. It was very flavorful and full of crab. The mac and cheese had a lot of crab buy to me was oily. The crab leg and shrimp boil was seasoned well also. Everyone at the table shared all of the dishes and all agreed that the grilled cheese was the best for us, so much so that I bought an extra sandwich back home to DC for dinner. I would recommend giving this place a try.
Written April 30, 2018
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556confused
3 contributions
Jul 2017 • couples
We loved their food. They are a little on the pricier side but it's so worth it. We order the clobster roll, crab grill cheese and 1 other item. Our total bill for 2 was approximately $60. However the seafood was real and fresh. I can dig it.
Written January 22, 2018
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