Flaming Crab Wilkes-Barre

Really cool experience! We took friends and their kids and had a blast. Food was good, service was great! Fun atmosphere and tasty food. There are a lot of options and combinations which made it extra fun.

I really don’t like leaving a review like this especially on Christmas Eve…but I feel it’s important to share our experience in hopes it may help improve things moving forward. We decided to dine at The Flaming Crab tonight after KPot lost power, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing. Service felt inconsistent from the start. My partner’s dish arrived about 15 minutes before mine, and since he prefers to eat together, his food sat while we waited. Additionally, I was told my pound of crab legs would include two clusters. Instead, I received one cluster and two very small legs. Given the price point, the portion received did not feel justified, and had I known this in advance, I likely would have chosen a different option. While I will say that my food itself was tasty, the service left much to be desired. Our server only checked on us a couple of times, walked past our table repeatedly without acknowledgment, and placed my food down without saying a word, which came across as dismissive. I also noticed that other guests she was serving appeared similarly frustrated due to missing items and the same lack of communication and attentiveness. At the end of the meal, the most interaction we had felt centered around tipping, which was uncomfortable. Additionally, our card was taken for payment and was not returned for approximately 15 minutes while the server attended to several other tables (around three to four), which added to our unease. I do want to recognize that it’s the holidays, and I understand how difficult it can be to work on days like this—I’m on call myself and would normally spend the holiday with family. We’re currently states away from home, and this dinner was meant to make the evening a little easier and more enjoyable. Unfortunately, it ended up being more stressful than relaxing. I hope this feedback is received in the constructive spirit it’s intended, with the goal of improving both service and overall guest experience.

My first visit to the flaming crab and it was phenomenal. We had a really sweet waitress named Emily, and the food was delicious. If you're into seafood, this is a must try.

Phenomenal. I’d literally choose any of the items I ordered as my last meal. To start, we got a dozen oysters and lobster bisque. I ordered a half dozen more because they were SO good. We split the Monday special in the flaming seasoning as our main course. 100/10. Food, service, portions, everything. My new favorite place. Ps Dani was awesome and so was our neighboring waitress, Jada.

This October, Greater Than a Tourist creator Dr. Lisa Rusczyk had the opportunity to dine at The Flaming Crab in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. As someone who genuinely loves blue claw crabs, she appreciated both the flavor and preparation here. The crab was well seasoned, served hot, and paired with classic sides that complemented the meal rather than overpowering it. Experiences like this reflect what Greater Than a Tourist is about. Finding local spots that residents actually enjoy, not just places marketed to visitors. If you enjoy seafood and are looking for a casual, satisfying crab dinner in the area, this is a place worth considering.

Been wanting to try this place for a few years and it lived up to my expectations. Food was seasoned great and reasonably priced. Snow crabs are too much work so I would skip them next time

Everything was wonderful, the food was delicious and our server Shayna was so sweet and fast with our food. They made sure my daughter had a memorable 18th birthday!!

Rachel was awesome! She had no problem answering any questions and had a positive attitude the whole time. She was constantly checking on us to make sure we had what we needed. Definitely would come back here again! All the staff was friendly. The food was awesome and the portions were great!