The Crab Barrack

2451 Crossplex Blvd, Birmingham
(205) 777-5452

Recent Reviews

Rich Woods

I have eaten here several times and usually the service and food are good. However recently when I went to pick up my order, I noticed it was sitting on the counter, and not behind the counter. That was because, the cashier, who was taking a personal call, had given the order to the wrong customer, who had left the restaurant with the food and later brought it back. The restaurant then proceeded to give me the food that had been out of their presence. Luckily another customer told me what had occurred so I requested that my order be prepared again or refunded. The cashier tried to insinuate that this was not a serious matter, and I should speak with the manager if I wanted a refund or a new order. The manager did state he would have a new order prepared, and I would like to hope that that is exactly what he did. But who knows for certain. I am not likely to order from there again for some time. Such unsafe practices are untrustworthy! Thanks again to the customer who warned me!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Shantessa Dawson

Great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erin Wages

The food was very weird, it tastes off. I couldn’t eat the sausage or the egg because it tastes old. Will not be going back. I wanted good snow crabs and couldn’t really eat them because they tasted weird! Be

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Lyle Dorjahn

Basically a take out joint with a few tables and chairs. Food is excellent!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Crawfish Clams Green Muscles Corn Potatoes and Sausage, Fried Shrimp

Belinda Johnson

Not good will not be back food was definitely not worth the money.. stingy and very

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Kizzy Giles

The others are better than this location.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Jennifer S.

Came here for dinner while visiting from Cali! I was very impressed by the taste and quality of food. They had lots of options to choose from. I particularly loved that you can get half pounds of a certain item and the bags already come with potatoes, sausage, and corn. Something you have to pay for individually in Cali. We came on a Friday night and there was a DJ as well! Loved it! If ever back down South I will definitely be coming back again!

Cari Best

I come here every time I’m in town at an event at the Crossplex and it’s always delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

MARY KAY

Most customers order take out. I only dined-in once, and ordered take out 4x.I love seafood, so I come here!I usually order shrimps w/o heads and rice on the side.Order takes a few minutes.Very simple place, nothing fancy.Cash or card payments.They have kids menu too!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kimmy Long

Sauce was Terrible used to be good it done changed made my whole plate taste

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Thee Bree

Soooo whomever y’all got working at the bar (light skinned chick) is a whole lot of things I’d rather not say. Very rude, bad attitude and she’s selling Jell-O shots under the table to pay for school.. How nasty… but me and my friends and family are “ghetto”.. oh ok. This location will definitely be headed for shut down because they’re nasty, their people are NASTY & their establishment is as well. I had ants in my drink before, along with rotten potatoes… I never wanted to return but I have friends who enjoy themselves on tuesdays and we can’t even do that when your waitress hating on the frontline..

MARY K

Most customers order take out. I only dined-in once, and ordered take out 4x.I love seafood, so I come here!I usually order shrimps w/o heads and rice on the side.Order takes a few minutes.Very simple place, nothing fancy.Cash or card payments.They have kids menu too!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charles Gray

Was in town visiting family. Decided to check out this spot. Ordered the Managers Special #1 and Fried Shrimp and catfish. The Managers Special was seasoned really well, I had the House special seasons. The MS list what you get:12 shrimp, 3 boiled eggs, corn, and 2 sausages. When I read 2 sausages I was thinking 2 pieces of sausages that would be at the minimum 1 inch in length. The 2 sausages were 2 slices of sausages. And that’s how the description should read “2 slices of sausage”The were cut small enough to be eaten in one bite. That would be my only complaint about the Mangers Special. The catfish and shrimp: the catfish could have use a little more seasoning. I would recommend this spot to someone looking for some seafood. But beware of the little amount of sausages you will receive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Howard

Worst place to eat. Don't waist your money or time. Food, service and price have all gone to crap. You get better food and service from a trash dumpster behind a hospital cafeteria.

Raquel Rios

Stephanie is wonderful! She made the experience for my daughter and I feel so special. She gave us her utmost attention from start to finish. She was so kind and made sure we ordered what we were hungry for! Very kind and professional. Made our time dining in enjoyable. The food was very delicious and worth the price. Heard multiple recommendations from around the area, and all were correct. Very clean and welcoming atmosphere, and even a boutique in the building to browse while eating with very cute selections. Thanks Stephanie!Kid-friendliness: Definitely kids welcoming

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Tilapia Basket

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