Ooh! Crabe

My bf and I shared the giant seafood boil at Ooh! Crabe and oh boy, it was SO good! We were the only ones at the restaurant as it was a weeknight so service was fast. Both host and server were so kind. The restaurant is also very clean and organized. Definitely recommend!

It is my first time to experience a seafood boil and I was not disappointed. It was really delicious! We got the 75$ seafood mix (for 2) alongside the fried calamari and shrimp and a fish and chips. I especially enjoyed their house special sauce in the seafood boil. Their fried food were also very good. It was light and crispy. Overall, it was a fun experience to eat on the table without any plates. Their food is good and have quite the selection. Depending on what you order, it may come a bit more expensive.

We accidentally discovered this restaurant. The high Google reviews caught my attention, but the photos didn’t seem to justify the ratings—the food lacked that signature seafood boil appeal. Still, I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, my gut feeling was right; the place felt overrated, possibly due to inflated reviews. For context, I’ve enjoyed seafood boils in California, Hawaii, and Houston—some of the best places for this cuisine. Now in Montreal, I had low but realistic expectations for Ooh Crab, and it still disappointed. Upon entering, we were greeted by a host (likely the owner) who seemed disinterested, spending most of his time on his phone. You’re required to order, pay, and tip before receiving any service, which made the experience feel very transactional. As others have mentioned, no water is offered—you have to purchase bottled water. It seems they aim to avoid doing dishes since everything is disposable except for the cutlery, which I suppose is a smart move operationally. We ordered the Jumbo Mix for with rice and potatoes. Sensing it wouldn’t be enough, we added the fried calamari with shrimp, totaling nearly $100 before taxes and tip. The shrimp and rice were good, but the lobster tail was overcooked and had noticeably shrunk. The crab legs were small, frozen, and also overcooked. Clearly most of the seafood served were frozen. The only decent dish was the fried calamari and shrimp, which is hard to mess up. We tried to make the most of it, but I would pass on returning. At this price point, there are too many better options out there.

I had such a wonderful experience at Ooh! Crab 🦀! The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Every dish we tried was packed with taste and felt like it was made with real care. The service was just as impressive. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. It really made the dining experience feel warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for excellent seafood and top-notch service. I’ll definitely be coming back!

The food was spectacular and the owner was sooo kind and welcoming she was so generous helping us with the menu what to get. She gave us things for free, too. My family and I will for sure be coming again!

Just wow! Amazing amazing amazing. Everything was perfect. Fish and chips were so tasty! The fried shrimp was sooo good with the dipping sauce…. Seafood boil was everything that I expected. Cajun sauce was delicious. Everything was cooked perfect! Definitely will be back again and again to try more stuff on the menu! Well worth the drive!!!!!!! I’ve tried other places downtown and this has been the best!

The nicest staff .so helpful and kind. And the food is great . The restaurant itself is very inviting and great decor.

I had an amazing experience at Ooh Crabe! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a lively vibe that instantly made me feel at home. The staff were attentive, friendly, and quick to make great recommendations. The food was the real star of the night. The crab was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor. I loved the variety of sauces and spice levels—there’s truly something for everyone, whether you like a little kick or something more mild. The sides complemented the seafood beautifully, and everything was served hot and generously portioned. What really stood out was the attention to detail—not just in the food, but in the service and presentation as well. It’s clear that the team here takes pride in what they do. If you’re a seafood lover (or even just looking to try something new), I can’t recommend Ooh Crabe enough. I’ll definitely be coming back! 🦀✨

OOh Crab is not upscale place. The person at counter who greeted us was friendly. You order at the counter and pay before you get your food. There is no table service . We order 1/2 lbs of shrimps plate and 1/2 lbs of mussel plate . The shrimps came with with corn which was swimming in lemon pepper sauce. The shrimps are not peeled. The1/2 lbs of mussels came with boiled potatoes and corn with the OOH Crab sauce. The Ooh Crab sauce is butter, cream and garlic. The shrimps were nice size and tasted good. The mussels were large and were fresh. Be prepared to wear gloves as it is messy. You can have your food with plates or just tossed on the table. It is not upscale restaurant but the food was good. We will go back to try some other seafood .

Food is absolutely delicious. I've been coming to place for a while now and it's never disappointed me. I always order to go so I'm not able to comment on the dinner in experience. My only wish is that they were located closer to me. You're missing out if you don't give this place a try.

not very good food. I would not go back. I wanted to like this place as the person who was working behind the counter was super friendl. Sadly, I was not impressed with the quality of the food. The calamari were tough and the batter, tasteless. The fried shrimp were ok. sampled the fish and chips, which unfortunately was not good. Not sure which whitefish they used but I didn't enjoy it and the batter was tasteles. Fries were nothing special. oh, and they don't have glasses for water; you have to purchase bottled water.