Shaking Crab (Boston Common)

$$ • Seafood, Cajun

Hours:
140 Boylston St 2nd Floor, Boston
(617) 936-3162

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Overall rating: 5 stars, a hidden gem in Boston and my absolute favorite for seafood boilFood: seafood boil, calamari, noodles, we got the combo bag which could either be purchased in 1/2 pound bags or 1 pound bags. Our combo bag had shrimp, king crab legs, mussels, potatoes, and corn.Texture: the house Cajun sauce is gooey and delicious, it coats the seafood and sides beautifullyPricing: $35 for a half pound bag (you get a half pound of chosen seafood) Ambiance: There isn't much...read full review

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Came here with my girlfriend for dinner on Saturday night while visiting Boston. First things first, the food was amazing and cooked to perfection. One of the best seafood trays we’ve ever had. Great variety of seafood, flavor was bursting, and the portions were just right.Second was the service. The restaurant seemed understaffed coming in, but once we were situated, Dao and Vien took super great care of us and maintained the whole floor without missing a beat. They were super...read full review

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Shiggy is the literal best. We truly cannot emphasize enough how much we appreciate him. He has not 5/5 but 6/5 star service. This was my first time at Shaking Crab and I had high expectations coming from Los Angeles considering broils are super popular everywhere. Nice people really make a place the best. Shiggy stood out and was diligent manning so many tables and acting super quickly with our waters and gloves. His smile is so welcoming and you can tell he represents this restaurant...read full review

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Hours

Monday 4 - 9:30PM
Tuesday 4 - 9:30PM
Wednesday 4 - 9:30PM
Thursday 4 - 9:30PM
Friday 4 - 11:30PM
Saturday 2 - 11:30PM
Sunday 2 - 9:30PM
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