Crafty Crab Alexandria

5770 Dow Ave, Alexandria
(703) 647-9096

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Natalie Neal

I love a good seafood boil, and the Crafty Crab doesn't disappoint! First we got buffalo wings, which were the best wings I've had in a LONG time! For our seafood boil we got lobster tail, whole shrimp (cheaper than headless shrimp), black mussels, clams, and snow crabs, and it came with potatoes and corn on the cob. We also added boiled eggs and sausage, got the BOOM sauce (which is a combo of all of their sauces), and ordered it medium heat, but my teenager and I both thought it wasn't that spicy. We tore up that bag and still had enough of the veggies, sausage, and eggs to bring home. We both agreed that the sausage was good, but extra and didn't need to get it next time. For dessert we got key lime pie, which was just ok, but those wings were so good we got another order! 😆 If you like seafood, I highly recommend coming here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Snow Crab Boil, Seafood Boil, Wings, Clams, Snow Crab Legs, Snow Crab

Isaias Gonzalez

Very bad service, I arrived with my family and waited more than 30 minutes for a table and they never attended to me!!!!!

Service: 1

J M

This was my first time coming to this crafty crab location. The only downside was trying to find parking and not having to pay for it, but other than that, it's a great location, good drinks, and a nice atmosphere. Food service was quick. Our waitress was very attentive. The bar area looked really comfortable, and you can tell this location has loyal customers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil, Snow Crab

Myles Bolden

Food never disappoints, drinks are good along with solid service. (I only go here during the week day)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil, Snow Crab Legs

Amilcar Hernandez

The worst ever I see in my life , services staff there considering trash , trash trash

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Alex Kozachenko

The establishment exceeded all expectations! It was very tasty and there was a lot of it 😂
I recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

denicia mitchell

Parking: First 2 hours are free and then it's .50 per half hour.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil, Fries

Tracey Coleman

The server for the evening was not very helpful, and became upset, due to me and my guest not being sure how to put our seafood boil together, which affected her tip tremendously!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil

Keva Wharton

This is my third time coming to this Crafty Crab. ALWAYS on point!!! Best weekday happy hour M-F 2-7 pm. And there fried shrimp always banging, No Complaints.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp, Seafood Boil, Wings

Yessika Vigil

For some reason I feel last time it was not the same taste buy give 5 stars because service was excellent, good vibes😊

Stephanie Sutton

On point!!! Great corner spot to vibe and get to know your new (and old!) neighbors! I usta live around the corner, now I travel for the boils. Next up to try: fish & chips!

Parking: I ride the bus (sold my car back to VW for $25,000...). So I'm CLUELESS about parking in this area. Take the bus here; there are like 4 bus lines u can take to get here!

Kid-friendliness: I've seen families sharing fish and chips

Wheelchair accessibility: Seems wheelchair friendly, but I can walk great distances; you'll have to call to find out more information.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil

Glen Maylone

First time here. I have been to other locations. This one was similar, food was great, service was very good. Atmosphere here felt more chain restaurant than some others. Downside is parking. There is a paid lot, you have to download an ap to park. Then as you are walking in there is a tiny paper sign saying free parking is avaliable down the street in a garage for this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil, Fries

Kassora a

Have been here before. Went yesterday to treat myself to a crab boil. The sauce was just a salt lick. It was disgusting. No other flavor but salt even though I choose the “boom” sauce that I’ve had before . Drove 30 minutes in traffic because I had a craving just to be extremely disappointed. Don’t trust this place anymore. Absolute waste of $30.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil

Brynn Hannah

Best fried shrimp and hush puppies we have ever had!!! Will 100% be back. Service was great as well. Only odd thing was the parking but still worth it!

Parking: First 2 hours are free but if you park in the "future residents" spot after 1800hrs they will tow

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp

Nicole Roca

I wish I could give this place 5 stars since the food is good. But every time we come the service just gets worse. Went on Friday night for a sea food boil.. the front desk ladies were nice & seated us right away. Our waitress didn’t come to our table till after maybe 10-15mins. She saw us sitting, made direct eye contact with me & still did not come to our table. Our drinks came AFTER our food. We had to remind her for our drinks. She didn’t bring us any crackers for the crab legs or the stick to get the meat out. We had to remind her multiple times, until I got up & went to the front to ask for one. Didn’t come to check if anything else was needed. We didn’t have paper towels.. had to grab some from another table. I want to love this place but this last experience was just awful. On top of all.. our order was wrong 😒

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

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