Shaking Crab (Hell's Kitchen)
New York
At a glance
Shaking Crab in Hell's Kitchen offers diners in New York a unique Cajun seafood boil experience that encourages patrons to put away their phones and get messy with flavorful seafood, bibs and all. Known for its engaging and interactive dining style, the restaurant serves a wide array of seafood options infused with vibrant Cajun spices. The atmosphere is lively and fun, making it an appealing choice for those seeking an unconventional meal with friends or family.
At Shaking Crab, patrons can expect a casual and friendly environment where the food is the star. The menu emphasizes a hands-on approach to dining, inviting guests to dig into generous portions of seafood from a menu that now includes an all-you-can-eat option. The setting is designed to accommodate both small and large groups, making it suitable for gatherings, celebrations or an adventurous night out.
Located on 9th Avenue, the restaurant is ideally situated in the bustling area of Hell's Kitchen, a neighborhood known for its rich culinary diversity and vibrant nightlife. Reservations are highly recommended to secure a spot, especially during peak dining hours, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. Whether patrons are longtime seafood lovers or curious newcomers, Shaking Crab provides an immersive journey through the distinctive flavors of Cajun cuisine.
Reviews
It was.. AMAZING. The food was authentic seafood and you did amazing with every part of it. They took our order and didn’t write it down and remembered all of it. Great service for remembering our order without needing to write it down.
We stopped here on good Friday, thinking we would get some fish which we did. We're blue crab aficionados who used to live in Maryland near the Chesapeake so we were initiall skeptical of the boil bags. It was like 3 pm and their was only one other customer there so the order taking was quick and non-hurried. Ordered one ultimate feast and the chicken wing appetizer which we figured would be enough for two, which it definitely was! Two nice pieces of fried haddock, about 6 jumbo fried shrimp on a bed of fried calamari and French fries! Delicious! However we noticed the other solo customer had 3 or 4 boil bags delivered to hom and he went to work, which prompted us to order one. Babae!, when I tell that boil bag was the best I've ever had, believe it. The sauce in the bottom of the bag and covering the crab legs was the best garlic butter we have ever had! We wound up ordering another one!
Fresh prawns and snow crab legs! Sauce had excellent texture with coarse,chopped garlic and spices... was a tad bitter tho... not sure why. Ordered the Shaking spice level but the sauce wasn't spicy. Efficient and quick service! Atmosphere wasn't as charming in the day.. looked messy. ( might have more charm in the night ? )
