Holly Crab Mad For Chicken

Cajun restaurant · Allston

Holly Crab Mad For Chicken

Cajun restaurant · Allston

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1098 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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Holly Crab in Allston dishes out spicy, messy seafood boils and gumbo in a cozy spot, delivering a delightful taste of Cajun and Viet-Cajun flavors.  

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1098 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Get directions

hollycrab.com

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1098 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Get directions

+1 617 487 5957
hollycrab.com

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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

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"One of Boston’s earliest entries to the scene, Holly Crab is the work of co-owners Ryan Kim and Rick Kim, who wanted to emulate Vietnamese-Cajun seafood they had tasted in California. With varieties of seafood ranging from crab and shrimp to catfish and oysters, everything gets shaken up in a bag with plenty of spices. The restaurant first opened in February of 2016 and now has a second location in Lowell." - Dana Hatic

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I ordered the Calamari and Cajun fries today. Very tasty. Which I can appreciate because a lot of Calamari served in Boston is either too rubbery or the breading falls off the bland unseasoned Calamari when you pick it up. I would just say that my Calamari was slightly over fried not by much for my liking though. I'll be back to try other dishes there.

Youngeun

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Holly Crab is fantastic! Amazing Korean-run clean restaurant with delicious seafood, great service, and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend – five stars!!!

Sophia Garcia-Chu

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I haven't had crawfish in 2 years and this definitely satisfied my cravings! They had noodles with their crawfish (optional) OMG the idea was genius! They were so delicious and the crawfish itself was the best. The corn with the sauce as well was just soooo good.

Joi Bullock

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Not crowded at all, prices very reasonable, and service was very attentive! My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals and they were very flavorful. The specialty lemonades were especially good. Will be back soon!

Felipe Lopez

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Holly Crab in Allston offers a delightful seafood experience. The fried catfish and seafood boil were exceptional, though shrimp was slightly overcooked. Specialty lemonade is carbonated, a surprising twist. Despite the wait, the fresh, juicy oysters, flavorful seafood boil, and tasty Korean fried chicken wings make it worth a visit. Bibs, gloves, and wipes are provided for the messy but delicious meal. Highly recommended, just be prepared for a bit of a wait. Parking can be a challenge, but public parking is available nearby. A must-try in Allston!

Anassiri Valdez

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After. Moving from Tx this is the closest I am to crawfish viet style!!! Delicious

Spencer W

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I ordered online many times from Holly Crab before and have had some good experience. Today I ordered some snow crab legs on Uber Eats and the food is very disappointing; there are many dark marks on the crab shell and the meat sticks to the shell, it certainly tastes not fresh to someone who often eats seafood. Gave my feedback on Uber Eats but they wouldn’t do anything. Hope they can be more careful with food quality control and do not sell unfresh food.

Regine Rss

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My whole bag of seafood was amazing. Just wish it was more spicy and a lot of garlic in the bag. Sad they didn't have garlic lemon pepper spaghetti. My one big problem is my cups were dirty and stuff was floating in it and around the cup. I was afraid to order any other drink. But the place was cute