The Boiling Crab

400 H St NE, Washington
(202) 793-4204

Recent Reviews

Mel B.

The server Islam was very kind and attentive. The food was amazing. I accidentally stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad I did. Never had lemon pepper fries before but since my visit, I can't stop talking about them. I can't wait to come back and try more in the menu. The fried catfish is top tier!

Joanna Kulik

Amazing gumbo. We loved the snow crab legs with Cajun seasoning. Even the onion rings were fantastic. Worth the trip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

joseph hellman

Best Snow Crabs in the city if you want that creole flavor I miss from NOLA. I figured out the flavors. Get the shabang medium which for me is perfect because I don’t like too much spice but I love the flavor of the creole spice. I always get the lemon pepper crab fries. Never leave without an order of the shabang bang shrimp medium to go for later!! Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Whole Sha-Bang Shrimp, Gumbo, Seafood Boil

Walter Hale

Fries was good and hot but the shrimp and Chicken tenders was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Katherine Campbell

This place was so good! Clean and amazing food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Oysters, Seafood Boil

Linda Heng

This place never ceases to fail! I’ve been here several times and the food is always AMAZING, especially the sha bang bang shrimp and crab legs which keeps me coming back, It’s a must try ! They now have selections of cocktails that they never had before. Ambience is cute and the service was always great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crabber Fries and Sha Bang Bang Shrimp, Snow Crab Legs Fried and Stuff, Gumbo, Sausage, Fried Shrimp Basket, Chicken Wings

Shared Acct

I honestly can't wait to go back!! My family talked about how good it was for days lol everything was soo good!! The Paloma and margaritas were made to perfection & paired so well with the food!! We had the crab fries, onion rings, snow crabs, shrimp, corn & sausage. & the service was awesome!! Everyone was so nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Whole Sha-Bang Shrimp, Snow Crab Legs, Sausage, Seafood Boil

Bernice ThambiRaja

Absolutely stellar experience. Easily demolished almost 3 lbs of seafood- I recommend the combo of garlic butter + triple x whole shabang sauce. I love a spicy seafood boil and this had the perfect balance of flavour and heat. The wait staff was really attentive and kept the food and good vibes flowing. The Bourbon mule was a great accompaniment to the dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Snow Crab Legs, Seafood Boil

Jessica Robin Joco

Best seafood boil in the DMV! Every seafood item that came in my order was so fresh (I had the snow crabs, crawfish, shrimp, clams, and mussels). Their seasoning (I recommend The Whole Sha-Bang) was so flavorful and complimented the seafood so well. At other seafood boils I’ve been to, the seasoning was either too salty or didn’t have enough but this place had the perfect balance. I also have to praise their service because I came with a large party of 10 w/ kids and the staff was so friendly and timely with each of our orders even with a full floor of tables. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and you can really tell they care about your experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ross Smith

I ended up getting their fried catfish, and really loved it with their spiciest cajun seasoning option. Definitely bring friends, because you can order A LOT of really good shellfish too!Also, definitely try their gumbo ?5/5

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Whole Sha-Bang Shrimp, Gumbo, Fried Catfish

Rosalyn J.

I've come to this restaurant a few times hoping for a different experience but I always get the same outcome there is never anyone to greet me and i often find myself sitting myself the service from most of the servers here are horrible most of them have attitudes and are very rude I have met a few that were very attentive however I did notice that there never seems to be a manager around for times when I have a question or concerns the food for the most part is pretty good I just wish the service from both managers and staff was better I love that they take apple pay

Diana Ren

Had an awesome time here! Obviously the seafood was the highlight (and everyone in my party loved it), but also pretty good options for non-seafood lovers. I had the wings, potato, and sausage and they were all good. Great atmosphere and service as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Whole Sha-Bang Shrimp

MALAKASUN

Very good attention.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley V.

We placed an order for pick up at 5pm on the dot, I was 25 mins away & once I got there the food was ready, the customer service is great employees are very friendly & neat with all orders! I definitely recommend!!!

charbel j.

The food was delicious and shrimps were fresh. The fries were also delish. The restaurant was very clean and private. The service was top notch! The waiters were friendly and helpful, and not annoying like in other restos. I am also very glad that they dont impose a minimum tip. It was an amazing experience overall!

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