The Boiling Crab

Seafood restaurant · Near Northeast

The Boiling Crab

Seafood restaurant · Near Northeast

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400 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Boiled-in-bag Cajun seafood boils with flavorful sauces.  

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15 Best Places to Pick Crabs Around D.C. | Eater DC

"The international seafood chain from the tiny Texas fishing town of Seadrift invites bib-wearing customers dump out clear plastic bags full of saucy seafood and feast with their hands. Blue crab is listed among its “catch of the day” options, and add-ons bring crab boil favorites like sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob to the table." - Tierney Plumb

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14 Places to Pick Crabs Around D.C.

"The international seafood chain from the tiny Texas fishing town of Seadrift invites bib-wearing customers dump out clear plastic bags full of saucy seafood and feast with their hands. Blue crab is listed among its “catch of the day” options, and add-ons bring crab boil favorites like sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob to the table." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

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Mya Power

Google
It was pretty good. Service from waitress could've been a little better and faster but overall it was a good experience. The host at the front door was good though. He was on top of it. I also didn't like that everything was an add on and expensive with the seafood boil in a bag. And you only get one cluster with the boil in bag... I had to add on another cluster which was expensive also. However, the flavor was bomb. My friend said the lobster roll was really good and the lemon pepper fries was good. The seating and space is nice. They have an upstairs and downstairs which is nice. Well lit but not overly bright. The upstairs view was lovely... . You can see the city lights. I would give them a second shot though. They seem like they are learning as they go.

Ahmed Al-Onizan

Google
Wow, what an incredible experience I had at this seafood restaurant! 🍣 🍤 🦞. The food was absolutely amazing—the flavors exploded in my mouth! It was so delicious that I couldn’t stop eating. Overall, everything about the restaurant was perfect—the food, the service, and the atmosphere. I highly recommend it, and I’ll definitely be back again! 😊

Brittany Williams

Google
I did not like the sauce on the crab fries, tasted like tartar sauce but either way did not go well to me. Everything else including my server Jason was good.

Ari GB

Google
We decided to find a seafood restaurant and ended up here. There menu isn't that large but I was able to find a couple of good items. My friend had a bag of snow crabs and shrimp but she said it didn't have much flavor. I had the fried shrimp and the delicious crab fries . It's a laid back atmosphere

Martha Gabriel

Google
Outstanding Experience This was my second time visiting the restaurant, and once again, I had a fantastic experience! From the moment we walked in, our server Amiya greeted us with a warm smile and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Her service was truly outstanding, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. She offered great advice and suggestions from the menu, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious, from the food to the drinks. Her dedication to making our visit enjoyable did not go unnoticed. Amiya is truly an asset to The Boiling Crab, and her exceptional customer service made our evening even more special. I've already recommended this place to my family and friends, and I’ll continue to do so. Thank you for another wonderful visit. 10 out of 10!

ABDALLAH IRAQI

Google
One of the best seafood restaurants. The food was soooo delicious and service was excellent. All staff did a great job. Definitely if I’m back in Washington DC I will come back. Street parking

Anna S

Google
This place offers a great experience, service was phenomenal. Staff checked in with us multiple times and fixed issues with no hesitation. The food was delicious, highly recommend getting all of the seasoning option, and medium spicy. Me and my friend will definitely be back!

Racquel Talley

Google
Just came in from North Carolina, was looking for great sea food and good service and I got just that while dining here. Marcellus our waiter was excellent & catered to our every need ! Definitely recommend 10/10 👏🏽👏🏽 The snow crabs are huge no need to get the king crabs 🦀. Red crab could never 💁🏾‍♀️ you definitely get your moneys worth coming here !
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Mel B.

Yelp
The server Islam was very kind and attentive. The food was amazing. I accidentally stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad I did. Never had lemon pepper fries before but since my visit, I can't stop talking about them. I can't wait to come back and try more in the menu. The fried catfish is top tier!
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Day S.

Yelp
There was a mouse so we jumped up and left. I hate this for restaurants in DC, not saying that restaurants don't have mice but when the mice are visible that's a problem. The menu overall was cool, different from most crab boils as they come with bag options and the potatoes and corn are included, here every thing is a la cart. Would I return, more than likely not.
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Nicole L.

Yelp
Visited many locations, the shrimp was over cooked, dirty and the she bang was not dry. Asked for Gumbo and rice, got gumbo no rice.. gumbo was tasty. Catfish and cajun fries didn't come out hot, but was good. Disappointining
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Jamie G.

Yelp
Unfortunately, I've tried boiling crab a few times and it just falls flat. As a New Orleans native I do tend to be super hard on seafood restaurants but I give everyone a fair shot. Last time I had their blue crabs, they tasted old and possibly dead before cooking. I probably won't go back as there are better seafood places in northeast DC.
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Christina W.

Yelp
Really wish this place wasn't gross but it is. I'm from Louisiana and this is just greasy and nasty but that's what happens when you allow people to feed your community subpar food for years. Now they all just come into our communities feeding us garbage now they trying to hijack our own food, corrupt it, and feed it back to us atp all I can do is laugh. Hopefully they go out of business soon enough
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Bobbi D.

Yelp
Always tasty! I'm always surprised how empty it is in here because it's so good, the service is great, and it's a great vibe - the playlist is always on point - like early 2000s top hits! My go-to place for crab!

Brenda M.

Yelp
I will not be going back. I love my food. However I wasn't expecting the whole uncleaned shrimp. I had to pull off the head and Devin the cooked shrimp rewashed it before I could eat it. It was good but by the time I finished it I didn't want it so I ate it the next day.

Alex G.

Yelp
I was greeted immediately upon entering, the host explained everything I needed to know. Toya came over with great recommendations, and she gave me the best service I had on my trip to DC! A cluster of crab, lb of shrimp, rice, potatoes, corn, sausage and fried calamari without breaking $100?! I'd come back any day! Great environment, fast service and great food without breaking the bank, what more could I ask for!
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Monique S.

Yelp
We came in today and ordered the crab legs and shrimp; it was DELICIOUS! Rasaan was our server; He made great recommendations as he always does and gave us outstanding service!!!! The crab legs and shrimp were so fresh. We will definitely be back.
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Denese W.

Yelp
We went there on a Saturday evening around 8:30. There were a few people in there but definitely not packed. It had both upstairs and downstairs dining options so that was nice. We sat upstairs. Our waitress was super nice and answered all of our questions since that was our first time in. Let me start by saying I was flabbergasted appalled that the potatoes, sausage, corn was not included in the seafood boil. Excuse me!!! So basically what I got was a pound of shrimp with the chosen seasonings...that's it! If I wanted anything that normally comes in a boil bag was extra!! And then the "sauce" was so sparse and I guess that's because they want you to pay that $4.50 for extra "juice". And then they only had shrimp with the heads on them! And then they didn't automatically give you gloves you had to request them. It's a no for me. Maybe y'all do it differently in MD...IDK...
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Betty J.

Yelp
Nearly 90% of the shrimps had a texture resembling mashed potatoes, suggesting they were not fresh, how such poorly prepared food could have passed inspection.
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Monique B.

Yelp
A lil too pricey for the portion size. $85 for two King crab legs and half a claw was a little upsetting but thankfully the manager took care of us. The margaritas were good along with the sides and seasonings but my only other complaint was the frozen corn on the cob. When you've been around long enough, you definitely know the difference. I don't mind paying extra for good food, but please don't cut any corners. This place came highly recommended by a friend who frequents their location in Cali...and even she was disappointed. I strongly doubt there will be another visit.
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Samantha G.

Yelp
We were...underwhelmed. Things just didn't taste that great and weren't necessarily cooked well. The best part was our server. He was incredibly polite and checked on us often. The service was a standout.
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Mykayla R.

Yelp
As a native Californian, seafood boil is a must have and I might just have to consider myself a connoisseur in the matter. While on the east coast I was more than delighted to see that there was a boiling crab not that far from me. On both occasions that I visited this restaurant not only was the food amazing, but the service was matched if not better. Every single individual that I interacted with in this establishment had made sure to go above and beyond ensuring top tier service. Specifically Ayana was an absolute sweetheart who offered her suggestions, great service, as well as constant check ins which honestly our table needed haha. We would always forget something else we wanted to order and Ayana had ensured us that it was not a problem. Amazing service, crew, and food. A must while in DC. Try the crabber fries, they are honestly the best fry variety I've had yet !
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Vivien S.

Yelp
We first had the Boiling Crab on the west coast in San Jose and absolutely fell in love with the sauce. I'm not sure when the Boiling Crab in DC opened but we only recently found out that there was one in this area and we were so delighted! We immediately made plans to come with friends. When we came, the restaurant was relatively empty so it was easy to get a seat. We got the calamari for an appetizer and shrimp and crawfish with corn, potatoes, and sausages in the whole shabang sauce at medium. The sauce is the exact same as we remember, so flavorful and delicious. Not that other places here aren't good, they just don't pack that extra profile. The seafood on the other hand, definitely felt less fresh, maybe frozen. The shrimp tail wasn't easy to get off as it is on a fresh shrimp like other places have. The corn and potatoes were great, just as expected, and the sausage was delicious too! This place is definitely on the pricier end though, so be prepared for that. This place is also further away for us than other seafood boil places in this area. So while the sauce is amazing and out of this world, I think our other go-to's will do since their sauce is still good paired with fresher seafood.
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Hoa H.

Yelp
First time having boiling crab here. The food was amazing! We got the shrimp, crab, oyster and crab fries. The food was delicious! The staffs were friendly and helpful as well. The service was excellent. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately, no wait at all. I'll definitely visit again!
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Sarah C.

Yelp
I looove that they opened a location in dc! I'm from Southern California and grew up on boiling crab as my go to for seafood boil. They definitely have the flavors down and the spice levels down at this location too. For the crawfish I've seen people say the amount is small but I think it's bc the size of the crawfish is large! I order delivery and it's usually always the same quality. I dined in once and the service was good! Definitely recommend
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Denise P.

Yelp
I've been an avid fan of Boiling Crab from their CA locations for awhile now so I was pretty excited to hear there was a location in DC. My party of two came around noon on a Sunday and were seated immediately. Latoya was our server and she went above and beyond with the customer service. She was very informative and kept checking in with us throughout our entire meal to make sure everything was okay! Moving onto the food: you have a wide selection of seafood options to choose from and then you choose the type of sauce you want it in and the spice level. My go-to is 1lb of shrimp with the whole shabang sauce (basically a combo of all their sauces and def the move!) in medium. I added potatoes to my order and also ordered crab fries as an appetizer. The fries are so crispy and the crab (super soft) with the sauce (kinda like a tartar sauce?) compliment one another so well. Every time I go to Boiling Crab, I always forget how good these fries are! As for the shrimp, you won't regret getting whole shabang on them. This cajun, garlicky, buttery sauce coats the shrimp so well and it just draws you to keep eating. Their sauce is more on the chunky side but I feel like that brings out the flavor more than being more liquid buttery. The shrimp was approx $16 market price but I ended up being so full with half the bag that I ended up taking the rest home as leftovers so definitely getting bang for your buck. Overall, I think that this is well comparable to my experiences with the CA ones. Maybe I give the DC location more brownie points because I didn't have to wait the usual 2 hours that I do elsewhere to get a table! Highly recommend to anyone who has never experienced Boiling Crab or anyone in the market for some good seafood.
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Shanique M.

Yelp
It's actually been hard finding a WELL SEASONED seafood boil with LIVE crawfish. After eating seafood boils down south, I've been disappointed with the boils in the DMV, especially because we are known for crabs, but I must say The Boiling Crab HIT THE SPOT. The flavors were on point and they actually have LIVE CRAWFISH that give you the southern taste and vibe.

Tezhane C.

Yelp
This was my first time at this location I was in town from Los Angeles visiting family here, food was Horrible cold sauce was cold as well my corn was still frozen worst location EVERRRRRR. Once I asked for fresh food took them 45mins to a hour to replace it and still brought out what I did NOT order
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Nicole O.

Yelp
This seafood boil spot is well situated on H street, and being from the south, I was very excited to see that they were bringing The Boiling Crab to the DC area. The place is fairly small, but wasn't too busy on a Monday evening, so I was able to walk right in. A number of people also came in to pick up online orders while I was there. This place allows you to order shrimp by the half pound, which I always appreciate. I ended up ordering a pound of crab legs and a half pound of shrimp in the whole shabang sauce, medium. Now it's been a while since I've eaten at The Boiling Crab, but I do not remember the whole shabang being so oily!! The oil made the sauce very bland and tasteless, so I wasn't able to enjoy what ever flavor it may have had. I ended up ordering some sausage in the Cajun sauce. This flavor was MUCH better, and I mixed it with my seafood so that I was able to actually enjoy my meal. Other than that, the staff here is super helpful and friendly, and I received superior service. I wish they would add more alcoholic drinks to their menu (they only serve margaritas and beer), but otherwise, this is your typical seafood boil restaurant.
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Diane Y.

Yelp
The Boiling Crab holds a special memory for me coming from California. I'm used to long lines and wait times when I was in the West coast. I was ecstatic to find a Boiling Crab in DC with no wait yet the taste and flavors were the same! The restaurant is huge and had 2 levels. If you sit upstairs during winter, it is cooler in temperature. We kept our coats on. The service was polite and attentive. They kept the refills coming and the food orders came out quickly. We ordered half a pound of shrimp with sausage with mild shebang seasoning. We also got mild Cajun fries and fried oysters. The spice levels are advanced so I would caution on trying the mild first if it is your first visit. The whole shebang had chunks of garlic and the boil spice is robust in flavor that I kept dipping anything on the sauce- both the fries and oysters. You can ask for bibs and gloves if you'd like. Highly recommend trying Boiling Crab!
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Tony Q.

Yelp
Coming from Southern California, it's unheard of for me to go to a Boiling Crab and being seated right away, especially for a weekend dinner! I'm used to typical waits being 45 minutes upwards to 2 or 3 hours! Reading previous reviews, and knowing DC, I was aware that parking was not the best in the world. Given this, we decided to take the train. Boiling Crab was only about an 8 minute walk from the station. Not bad! But for those who decides to drive, there were a few nearby garages that didn't seem too bad. My friend found one near the metro station, and it was only $12 for parking. I ordered my typical from California: Cajun fries, 2lbs of clams, and 1lbs of shrimp, whole she-bang, mild. Finally, some rice to eat with the sauce. I brought along some friends that never been to a Boiling Crab, and they ordered the same. Cajun fries were a 10/10. Took me back to California, I would highly recommend everyone to get some fries. They're different from basic fries. Clams were 9/10. It was not quite there compared to California, but was still delicious. A few clams were shut, which I had to pry open. Never had this issue before. Shrimp were 9/10. These are head on, which my friends were not familiar with. I felt as if these were tougher compared to California, but still delicious. She-bang sauce 10/10. If you are a garlic lover, you will LOVE this sauce. Huge garlic chunks may be found inside. The secret is to eat rice WITH the sauce. This will change your life. My friends were all mind blown. They were a bit apprehensive when we first arrived, but they already want to come back!
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Albert L.

Yelp
I was a big fan of boiling crab when I lived in California! It had such a hype when it first opened... so naturally I was very happy to find that they opened one here in DC I called and placed an order.. was told it will be ready in 15 min... after arriving in 15 mins.. to my surprise not only the food wasn't ready, they apearently "lost my order"... the lady acknowledged speaking to me and wrote my order down in a piece of paper but the paper got lost in the shuffle... this was very disappointing to hear.. After waiting for another 10 min there.. the food was finally ready... I got the medium spicy sha-bang which does have a kick. The shrimp wasn't the freshest but was tasty. The corn was way over cooked Overall not a great experience but would come back if I am home sick and wanted a taste of something I remember from back home in California.
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Andrew H.

Yelp
My friend who's a cajun boil fan has been telling me I got to try The Boiling Crab while I was in Cali, I'm glad I was able to try it here in DC b/c I didn't get a chance to there. I think The Boiling Crab was one of the first "seafood in a plastic bag" cajun boil franchises, and it was good to try. I like how the cajun boil has big garlic chunks, and was really tasty, Like all cajun boils, it was salty and will leave you with cotton mouth after, but it was tasty, and I would go back.
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Flair J.

Yelp
I've always been a big fan of the Boiling Crab wherever I can find the restaurant (except the one bad experience in downtown Sacramento, where they served frozen crawfish). This one in DC didn't disappoint. The take out food was fresh and flavorful (possibly even better dining in).
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Tania C.

Yelp
I'm very new to DC and the only place that I continue to go to at least once a month is this restraunt. I come alone all the time and every single time the staff is nice and friendly. Today I had gone to a few places for dinner but all were closed so I decided to go to my comfort place. I was seated and waited for my food to come, only this time I waited long. I knew the food was worth it so I didn't fuss! However, the manager, John came up and explained the situation and was just so great about everything! Thank you to the amazing staff for ALWAYS being so awesome. Eating out alone is hard but this place makes things less awkward!
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Samantha L.

Yelp
The seafood was over cooked and the medium flavor tasted more like spicy then again the spice level was a 7/8. The experience Was different compared to that of crafty crab or hook and reel. Overall the customer service e was great. I will try it again because perhaps the cook had a bad day as it was a bit close to closing. But I will be doing mild..medium had me mouth wide open.
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Joy D.

Yelp
As DC transplants from California, partner and I were so excited when we saw that Boiling Crab was coming to DC on H street. The staff here is so incredibly friendly every time we have been here, and that is quite a few times! We usually get some mix of oysters, shrimp, mussels, crab, fried and rice and it is delicious! The oysters are massive and my partner loves them with their house made sauce. The last few times we have been, the shrimp has seemed a bit mushy but it is still pretty tasty. The one knock I have is that sometimes the seafood at the top of the bag doesn't seem as well seasoned or drenched in the sauce as the food at the bottom. I wish it was a bit more evenly coated. This place can also get a bit pricey for sure. Overall we love seafood, the flavors are solid, and the staff is extremely kind. Highly recommend if you are looking for a seafood splurge!
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Sharon S.

Yelp
It was our first time here and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant itself is super cute. Once they put the white paper down on the table I knew this could get messy so when the team offered bibs and gloves I wanted everything. I would highly recommend all the tools for a successful deep dive into the boil bags. Catfish was fire The Crab and seafood boils were so yummy full of flavor. You can build your own bag and ad in anything your little heart desires. Just so you know mild is still fairly spicy but very flavorful. If you can, ask for Ayana, she was the best, not only was she a solid server, but she really added to the overall experience with her quick response to service and the add ins to our order and friendly suggestions. She also took pictures for us. It was an amazing experience overall and we will be back soon! Also, Matthew, and the whole team in the restaurant tonight were so friendly and hospitable. Really loved it here. Be back soon!
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Mike B.

Yelp
Over priced and under portioned - crazy the disrespectful business practice they have here. The Manager John is comfortable trip'n people off. Staff doesn't really care either. Hard pass. Being from Cali thought it was gonna be like the locations out there ... definitely not! Naw your employees quoted me over $100 for a half of cluster of snow crab legs 3 boiled eggs and corn - that doesn't reflect market prices at all. Y'all tried it though - y'all really disgraceful charging those prices in the neighborhood y'all located in
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Andrea A.

Yelp
First I want to start off by saying there was no one inside when I went in to pick up my to go order but the place was clean and the staff were very friendly! The person that took my to go order was patient and kind as I had several questions since this was my first time eating here. I'm for MS and we have the boil in the bag places all around town but I wanted to make sure I got what I was wanting. Now to the food! I ordered a half a pound of shrimp and one snow crab cluster / leg and some potatoes. Back home, they usually have a bag with these items but everything I ordered was a la carte which I'm not use to. I ordered mine medium spice, with the whole shebang sauce (that means all three sauces). I LOVED that they had larger pieces of garlic in the mix, but I'm a garlic lover, that might not be everyone's jazz but it's definitely mine! I also appreciated that they cut the larger part of the crab leg where the claw is, since I'm visiting and in a hotel and I don't have the proper tools to complete crack them open. The sauce was delicious with a hint of sweetness, different from what I'm used to down south, but still amazing! I would definitely eat there again!
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Milton P.

Yelp
One of the best seafood restaurants in the H ST corridor...service is superb. If want to impress your friends out of town. Prices are very reasonable

Rosalyn J.

Yelp
I've come to this restaurant a few times hoping for a different experience but I always get the same outcome there is never anyone to greet me and i often find myself sitting myself the service from most of the servers here are horrible most of them have attitudes and are very rude I have met a few that were very attentive however I did notice that there never seems to be a manager around for times when I have a question or concerns the food for the most part is pretty good I just wish the service from both managers and staff was better I love that they take apple pay
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Richie N.

Yelp
I've been here a few times for take out, Not one complaint. Food is fresh and service was very good.
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Devon J.

Yelp
This place was such a disappointment. Our server, Peaches, was amazing, but the seafood boil was nasty. The sauce was more like an oil but it lacked seasoning and flavor. The eggs tasted like microwavable eggs, the shrimp were very mushy and the corn wasn't good. We ordered calamari and crab fries which were pretty decent. On the flip side, the manager was very nice and polite about the situation. He adjusted our bill and was very apologetic. If it wasnt for Peaches and the manager, I wouldn't even give them 2 stars!

Ashley V.

Yelp
We placed an order for pick up at 5pm on the dot, I was 25 mins away & once I got there the food was ready, the customer service is great employees are very friendly & neat with all orders! I definitely recommend!!!
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Sharmane G.

Yelp
Food was okay, nothing terribly out of this world. We got the Whole Shebang Mild and it was perfect with enough kick. We ordered king crab legs (super rubbery, don't recommend), shrimp, crawfish, mussels, corn+potatoes. They were out of a lot of options but we went very late in the evening. I'd say for the price of the seafood and service it is more on the expensive side. The service however is amazing! From the hostess to the waitress to everyone, super efficient and friendly professional staff! Our waitress was the best and went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure our experience was phenomenal. They have sinks open and available for you to wash your hands before diving in. Sadly if the food was fresher and more substantial I would say worth it, but I just really wanted to see what the hype was about.

charbel j.

Yelp
The food was delicious and shrimps were fresh. The fries were also delish. The restaurant was very clean and private. The service was top notch! The waiters were friendly and helpful, and not annoying like in other restos. I am also very glad that they dont impose a minimum tip. It was an amazing experience overall!
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Sherene A.

Yelp
Extremely friendly staff greeted me when I arrived. Checked to see if my service dog was indeed a service dog. They had good music playing. They had a few issues : 1) their phone system was down so I wasn't able to place an order for takeout ahead of time. 2) a bit of a wait from arriving to when I was able to place my order. I arrived in peak crawfish season. So they said there'd be sizeable crawfish, which was true. I also chose to add an order of potatoes and sausage to my boil.(3 potatoes and 1 link = 16 pieces of sausage cut up). They said there'd be about a 15- 20 ...took about 20 min to get it. No biggie. My service dog and I went for a walk :) When I got my order they recommended I get the mix of all the seasonings and that was definitely the way to go. Chunks of garlic and lemony goodness. I also chose the xxx spicy. It wasn't xxx spicy for me...but it was spicy! Which rarely happens for me lol Listen y'all .... It's a SHIT TON of food. Three potatoes....whew! A whole link...good golly! And crawfish on crawfish on crawfish. Really well seasoned...messy as hell. Ain't nobody looking sexy eating crawfish. That's why I consider it a solo sport lol I could easily have split this with another person and STILL been stuffed. Give it a go!
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Latonia C.

Yelp
I came here the day after they opened and had a great experience. The seafood and shabang sauce was tasty and spicy. The staff were all pleasant and helpful in checking-in and making sure my experience went well. My waitress was able to answer all my questions and provided some great suggestions. Given that it was my first time, I did request to try one of the spicier sauces, and she brought me a huge container of it, and also charged me almost $5 for it, without telling me there was a charge for it first. I only wanted to try a little so it was abit of a waste to be charged for such a big container that I really didn't have a use for. Outside of that, everything else went well. They don't have a bar, or any drink specials, so that would be great to see in the future. I believe there are only 2 options for drinks right now (margarita and michelada), and a few beers.
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Alice W.

Yelp
Finger licking good. Still thinking about it for hours after my meal. Their Instagram feed always drives me hungry. (Better Mukbang clips than YouTube) Months after months of drooling, the DC location, we were invited for friends and family event ahead of their Opening on Monday. Within their limited menu, we were still able to taste their Whole Sha-bang sauce. I truly believe that it's made in heaven for garlic lovers. Shrimps were super sweet and tender. Crawfish were so fresh and chewy. Ah! lemon pepper fries -- the biggest surprise to me. I could go just for this.
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Sadie A.

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Blue Crab was tasteless. Fried food was better. The wait staff with the exception of the young man who was the hostess ( who had just fractured) had to be called on a lot! We had to ask for everything and they had never heard of Old Bay! Ambiance was poor, I would not recommend. Total waste of money. Dry disappointed.
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Cliff S.

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The service was great everyone was very friendly. Food was fresh, hot and at a fair price for seafood. If was seasoned perfectly. Would highly recommend.
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Lizbeth G.

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went here on thursday 8/24 around 6pm. staff was very friendly and all had great attitudes. i do not remember our servers name but she was GREAT ! the food of course was 10/10. we had shrimp, lobster, fried calamari, wings, rice, and fries. Come here if you're looking for a great place!
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Que Q.

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After searching for a delicious dining option near the H street corridor, not far from my home, I decided to stop by the Boiling Crab. Upon entering, the staff welcomed us warmly, setting a positive tone for the entire experience. Our waitress, Toya, exceeded all expectations with her exceptional service--she was absolutely outstanding. The speed of service was impressive, and the food itself lived up to its reputation. From now on, whenever I crave satisfying Cajun cuisine, the Boiling Crab will be my top choice. Toya, in my opinion, deserves the title of the BEST hostess and waiter in the DMV area.
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Daijah R.

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Let me start by saying this review is a long time coming! After desperate searches for a seafood boil (bag style, like the youtube mukkbang community) that won't break the bank, boiling crab on H St is finally filling the void! I've been longingly staring at that "coming soon" sign that has just been taunting me every time I take a neighborhood stroll and I'm happy to say - this is not a drill, the Boiling Crab is open and well worth the wait. Now for the review: The Vibe - 5 stars here for me. The service was great, and you can tell that the staff are just as excited as you are that the place is up + running! Every one was so nice, constantly making sure we had what we needed. It's a pretty casual place, that even had some screens for watching the game (or in my case, sacrifice your preferred seat so your bf can have a great view of it). Lastly, the rooftop has a great view of H st, and I recommend a table up top! The goods - Yupppp 5/5 here too! We started out with lemon pepper seasoned fries which added a refreshing touch to the rest of the meal. I also snagged a margarita which was balanced great. I ordered 1 LB of crawfish, with the whole shabang sauce (a pleasant combination of the offered sauces), with medium spice. The medium is a great spice level if you like heat as it gives you that without being overbearing - I probably could've gone up one more notch. I also tried the shrimp and crab with mild spice that only has a little kick at the end. Overall, my fav was the crawfish! If you're a fan of seafood boils, you have to hit this place up!

Marcus B.

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The food is precooked and cold. And it's 2023 and they don't have a headless shrimp option. Sauce is also mostly oil and lacks seasoning.
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Kim S.

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This place is so good. Best fried oysters I've tasted. We also got fries, lemon pepper wings, and gumbo. Super!!! Will be back. Our server Toya told us all about the menu options and I can't wait to come back and try the crabby fries. Try this place, you won't be disappointed.