Holly Crab Mad For Chicken

Cajun restaurant · Allston

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"More utensil-free dining awaits first dates in Allston. Holly Crab delivers buckets of spicy seafood that’s really best enjoyed messily (although with a bib and gloves if you so choose). It’s part of Boston’s growing scene for Cajun- and Viet-Cajun-style seafood boils." - Dana Hatic

12 Boston-Area Restaurants for Unconventional, Messy First Dates

1098 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Get directions

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