Thing was bomb as hell. Honestly a good price for it's food. Especially them clam chowder and lobster. Love the sauce too. Would come here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Fried Calamari
Joi Bullock
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!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
P B Jr
The seafood is FRESH! The holy sauce is AMAZING!!! 10/10 definitely would go here again. To the man who brought our order to the car when he didn’t have to, thank you. I appreciate it. <3
This used to be my favorite Cajun broil spot... I'm pretty sure we got old food that was stored in the fridge or freezer. The meat wouldn't come out and was stuck to the shell- def not fresh. And the lobster was chewy. I don't know if I could trust ordering from here again.
Remy Lawrence
Disappointing and frustrating experience with Holly Crab, Allston today! A dear friend and I had dinner, and we both ordered fried shrimp and an 8pc order of wings.We felt bamboozled once the fried shrimp arrived because they were frozen, out of a box. The breading was very much like the coating on frozen fish sticks! I asked just to confirm “Are the shrimp out of the box?”Waiter replied “Yup, out of the box.”Our individual order of wings arrived post 30 minutes into this disappointing dinner! The wings are clearly supposed to be Korean style fried chicken but were so off!! They must’ve been fried in old, burnt oil because the taste was….burnt fried chicken, and there wasn’t an option for extra sauce on the side because per the waiter/ host “it’s oil based so like we can’t give it to you.”Despite politely expressing our displeasure with our food, the waiter/host seemingly could’ve cared less. He was unaccommodating with a rude disposition.Lastly, it is freezing in this restaurant! Uncomfortably cold to be clear! Imagine being cold, waiting patiently for your meal, anticipating fresh fried seafood and saucy, fresh Korean fried wings that could possibly make-up for the lack of heat in the place.…And you get what we got! Boxed seafood and wings fried in old oil! Soy garlic where?!I suggest Capt Loui if you’re looking for Cajun seafood boils and fried seafood that isn’t frozen.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Barbara K.
If you like shellfish you'll love this place!! Take out or eat in!! The service is quick down to a system from the host to waitstaff to the kitchen!! This place cater to a mix of young adults and young professionals. It can get pretty busy and there maybe a waiting list expected at peak hour but it's worth the wait. The bathroom is clean and the decor is pretty basic.
Amaury Suchon
I just ordered via UberEat. I'm visiting Boston and I discovered this address. This is exceptional. The spider crab is incredible, the shrimp excellent! Very very very (very very very) nice portions ? and for a very reasonable price (for 4lb $90) I can only recommend and thank this restaurant!
Food: 5
Anh Cai
The boil and deep fried baskets here are always on point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boiled Snow Crab Legs, Fried Catfish, Live Crawfish, Cajun Fries, Fried Calamari, King Crab, Clam, 1 lb Clam and 1 lb Crawfish Combo
Nick DeAngelis
Love this place! It’s our go to food in Boston, the owner is super nice and the food and flavors are fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gloria Ha
There was an Uber Eats deal for Holly Crab so we decided to get the 1lb snow crab + 1lb shrimp dish (which was BOGO, so overall we got 2 pounds of each).The shrimp was not good -- it's the opaque kind that gets overcooked and grainy easily. I also would have appreciated more corn -- there was only half a corn per 2lb of seafood (and 2 potatoes).The crab is quite good, though, and the Holly Crab sauce is delicious!We paid $60 total thanks to the discounts. It would've probably cost closer to $100 in store. The food was still hot and fresh when we got it. Overall the flavors were amazing, and I liked the crab, but wouldn't get the shrimp again.
There was an Uber Eats deal for Holly Crab so we decided to get the 1lb snow crab + 1lb shrimp dish (which was BOGO, so overall we got 2 pounds of each). The shrimp was not good -- it's the opaque kind that gets overcooked and grainy easily. I also would have appreciated more corn -- there was only half a corn per 2lb of seafood (and 2 potatoes). The crab is quite good, though, and the Holly Crab sauce is delicious! We paid $60 total thanks to the discounts. It would've probably cost closer to $100 in store. The food was still hot and fresh when we got it. Overall the flavors were amazing, and I liked the crab, but wouldn't get the shrimp again.
Felipe Lopez
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!
This place I found on yelp. It was listed like #7 on seafood search but it did not disappoint in any way. We got bibs, GLOVES !! And cleaning cloths!! They only serve can soda but we didn't care. I had the holly spice at hidden spice !! Both bags came with 2 potatoes and a corn!! More than enough!! Wish I took a before picture but we dug right in & didn't even talk to each other it was so good!! Delicious!! Spicy!! We came at 1pm, we were only ones here for about 10-15 mins then ppl started to show up!! Hidden gem !!
Ed Y.
One of my newest favorite restaurants. Walked by this place a thousand times and finally decided to try it, it was unbelievable. The flavors, the seafood, the add ons, all delicious. I had crayfish and shrimp, added chorizo sausage, pasta, extra potatoes and corn. Portions are huge, plenty of leftovers to take home. It was incredible, can't believe i never tried this place earlier. Highly recommended.
Rocky W.
Holly crab is my go to spot for Cajun boiled seafood! The restaurant is decorated in fisherman and seafare attire. There is metered parking available outside. There is usually no need to make a reservation ahead of time. For appetizers, I recommend the cajun fries and cheesy noodles. For the seafood boil, I always get the 2 pound seafood boil combo of snow crab and shrimp (you can ask for the head off) which comes with 1 lb of each plus potatoes and corn. Next, you pick a sauce and my favorite is the Holly Crab sauce which is made up of Cajun, garlic and lemon. Last is the spice level and I personally enjoy the "hidden spicy" and I eat a fair amount of spicy foods. I also recommend ordering the Holly Crab chicken wings with half and half of soy garlic and spicy garlic. The chicken is Korean style so it's very crispy and delicious. You also get to put on an apron and gloves when you eat to avoid a mess and a small trash can to put the shells in. The prices are reasonable and the portion sizes are good. The service here is awesome and the staff are very attentive and kept checking up on us and making sure that everything was good. Our water cups never ran empty. If you have leftovers, it's not a bad idea to save the sauce and put mix it with rice or noodles for food for the next day. The bathrooms are unisex and were pretty clean and located downstairs. There are not a lot of Cajun boil seafood restaurants in Boston so I do recommend coming here as a solid choice.
Thing was bomb as hell. Honestly a good price for it's food. Especially them clam chowder and lobster. Love the sauce too. Would come here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Fried Calamari
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!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The seafood is FRESH! The holy sauce is AMAZING!!! 10/10 definitely would go here again. To the man who brought our order to the car when he didn’t have to, thank you. I appreciate it. <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boiled Snow Crab Legs, Sauce, Fried Catfish, Garlic Butter, Fried Calamari
This used to be my favorite Cajun broil spot... I'm pretty sure we got old food that was stored in the fridge or freezer. The meat wouldn't come out and was stuck to the shell- def not fresh. And the lobster was chewy. I don't know if I could trust ordering from here again.
Disappointing and frustrating experience with Holly Crab, Allston today! A dear friend and I had dinner, and we both ordered fried shrimp and an 8pc order of wings.We felt bamboozled once the fried shrimp arrived because they were frozen, out of a box. The breading was very much like the coating on frozen fish sticks! I asked just to confirm “Are the shrimp out of the box?”Waiter replied “Yup, out of the box.”Our individual order of wings arrived post 30 minutes into this disappointing dinner! The wings are clearly supposed to be Korean style fried chicken but were so off!! They must’ve been fried in old, burnt oil because the taste was….burnt fried chicken, and there wasn’t an option for extra sauce on the side because per the waiter/ host “it’s oil based so like we can’t give it to you.”Despite politely expressing our displeasure with our food, the waiter/host seemingly could’ve cared less. He was unaccommodating with a rude disposition.Lastly, it is freezing in this restaurant! Uncomfortably cold to be clear! Imagine being cold, waiting patiently for your meal, anticipating fresh fried seafood and saucy, fresh Korean fried wings that could possibly make-up for the lack of heat in the place.…And you get what we got! Boxed seafood and wings fried in old oil! Soy garlic where?!I suggest Capt Loui if you’re looking for Cajun seafood boils and fried seafood that isn’t frozen.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
If you like shellfish you'll love this place!! Take out or eat in!! The service is quick down to a system from the host to waitstaff to the kitchen!! This place cater to a mix of young adults and young professionals. It can get pretty busy and there maybe a waiting list expected at peak hour but it's worth the wait. The bathroom is clean and the decor is pretty basic.
I just ordered via UberEat. I'm visiting Boston and I discovered this address. This is exceptional. The spider crab is incredible, the shrimp excellent! Very very very (very very very) nice portions ? and for a very reasonable price (for 4lb $90) I can only recommend and thank this restaurant!
Food: 5
The boil and deep fried baskets here are always on point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boiled Snow Crab Legs, Fried Catfish, Live Crawfish, Cajun Fries, Fried Calamari, King Crab, Clam, 1 lb Clam and 1 lb Crawfish Combo
Love this place! It’s our go to food in Boston, the owner is super nice and the food and flavors are fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There was an Uber Eats deal for Holly Crab so we decided to get the 1lb snow crab + 1lb shrimp dish (which was BOGO, so overall we got 2 pounds of each).The shrimp was not good -- it's the opaque kind that gets overcooked and grainy easily. I also would have appreciated more corn -- there was only half a corn per 2lb of seafood (and 2 potatoes).The crab is quite good, though, and the Holly Crab sauce is delicious!We paid $60 total thanks to the discounts. It would've probably cost closer to $100 in store. The food was still hot and fresh when we got it. Overall the flavors were amazing, and I liked the crab, but wouldn't get the shrimp again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
There was an Uber Eats deal for Holly Crab so we decided to get the 1lb snow crab + 1lb shrimp dish (which was BOGO, so overall we got 2 pounds of each). The shrimp was not good -- it's the opaque kind that gets overcooked and grainy easily. I also would have appreciated more corn -- there was only half a corn per 2lb of seafood (and 2 potatoes). The crab is quite good, though, and the Holly Crab sauce is delicious! We paid $60 total thanks to the discounts. It would've probably cost closer to $100 in store. The food was still hot and fresh when we got it. Overall the flavors were amazing, and I liked the crab, but wouldn't get the shrimp again.
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!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Noodles, Cajun Fries, Fried Calamari, Clam
This place I found on yelp. It was listed like #7 on seafood search but it did not disappoint in any way. We got bibs, GLOVES !! And cleaning cloths!! They only serve can soda but we didn't care. I had the holly spice at hidden spice !! Both bags came with 2 potatoes and a corn!! More than enough!! Wish I took a before picture but we dug right in & didn't even talk to each other it was so good!! Delicious!! Spicy!! We came at 1pm, we were only ones here for about 10-15 mins then ppl started to show up!! Hidden gem !!
One of my newest favorite restaurants. Walked by this place a thousand times and finally decided to try it, it was unbelievable. The flavors, the seafood, the add ons, all delicious. I had crayfish and shrimp, added chorizo sausage, pasta, extra potatoes and corn. Portions are huge, plenty of leftovers to take home. It was incredible, can't believe i never tried this place earlier. Highly recommended.
Holly crab is my go to spot for Cajun boiled seafood! The restaurant is decorated in fisherman and seafare attire. There is metered parking available outside. There is usually no need to make a reservation ahead of time. For appetizers, I recommend the cajun fries and cheesy noodles. For the seafood boil, I always get the 2 pound seafood boil combo of snow crab and shrimp (you can ask for the head off) which comes with 1 lb of each plus potatoes and corn. Next, you pick a sauce and my favorite is the Holly Crab sauce which is made up of Cajun, garlic and lemon. Last is the spice level and I personally enjoy the "hidden spicy" and I eat a fair amount of spicy foods. I also recommend ordering the Holly Crab chicken wings with half and half of soy garlic and spicy garlic. The chicken is Korean style so it's very crispy and delicious. You also get to put on an apron and gloves when you eat to avoid a mess and a small trash can to put the shells in. The prices are reasonable and the portion sizes are good. The service here is awesome and the staff are very attentive and kept checking up on us and making sure that everything was good. Our water cups never ran empty. If you have leftovers, it's not a bad idea to save the sauce and put mix it with rice or noodles for food for the next day. The bathrooms are unisex and were pretty clean and located downstairs. There are not a lot of Cajun boil seafood restaurants in Boston so I do recommend coming here as a solid choice.