We were very excited about going here, when we walked in it was a surprise that we ordered there at the counter. But Don't let that stop you! The rangoons and calamari were exceptionally good. We ordered the seafood meal for two. There was plenty of it and we thoroughly enjoyed it all! Wine is served in small bottles I would recommend this place to anyone who loves seafood! The waitress was very helpful and nice.
Laura S.
My first time eating at a restaurant like this and it was good overall. I wasn't sure what to expect, but things get MESSY. Pro tip: wear old clothes here and get your napkins (from the roll of paper towels on the table) ready before you put your gloves on and start eating. Yes, you get a bib but it doesn't cover everything. Flavor and quality of food was good (we got snow crab legs and shrimp with garlic butter), but you will smell like butter and garlic for hours afterward. I left feeling like I needed a shower. It's not really my choice to eat with my hands and get so grubby at dinner, so I probably won't go back.
Rachel N.
UGLY CRAB in Avon! Let's Go!!! The food, service and ambiance is amazing. Another delicious restaurant I cannot get enough of in Avon's mass choices of dining. I recommend this spot for those who love Cajun/seafood!
Ann W.
This is a place that has great seafood in a casual atmosphere. I loved it!
Jack H.
Tried this place for the first time. It did not disappoint. The food was great, they even have a big sink that you can clean up in. I will be going back
Johanna C.
I am not a novice in terms of seafood boil- we ordered for the garlic butter sauce & I am not quite impressed BUT love the size of their dungenees crab. I enjoyed the fried food more- crab rangoon & their fries! Space is clean, quiet & service is okay.
Ben N.
Crawfish with the Ugly sauce and the catfish basket was on point. Was worried about other reviews but the catfish was perfectly seasoned and fried and was juicy with no funk. I'll be returning here for sure on my visits to Plainfield!
Sigrid W.
As far as these seafood boiling places go, this is one of the better spots. Lots of choices here for sure. You order at the counter and you need to get your own drinks. You are given bibs and gloves to help with your feast. I highly recommend using both because this can get messy. I generally order the shrimp with the combination sauce, extra potatoes and/or corn and also add the sausage. This usually gives me another meal or two to take home with me. The taste is delicious, the portions are generous and the prices within reason. What sets this place apart is the speed with which your food arrives. Also the shrimp are deveined, leaving the back shell cut, which makes the peeling so much easier. The potatoes are properly cooked, other places it's a gamble and you may end up with under or overcooked potatoes and neither of those options is any good at all.The sausage add-on is a generous portion of thinly sliced smoked sausage, which adds another taste dimension to this. The corn is tasty juicy sweet corn, which I could eat all day. I don't really recommend the crab rangoon here, but that's my personal preference. Other's have liked it.
693MattH
Okay. If you like seafood, and you haven’t eaten at the Ugly Crab, YOU ARE MISSING OUT! This place is amazing. They need a little work on atmosphere and experience, but this is one of the best seafood experiences I’ve had, on par with a water front restaurant on the east coast. Is the food expensive? yes, as any great seafood should be. Go Now!
Rene P.
Delicious twice disappointing once.I would stick to the shellfish, fried fish is not their talent. But depending on that week's(?) shipment they know what to do with your seafood boil. Not inexpensive but they give you your money's worth.
The spicy is suppose to be the spiciest which is not at least not to me. Flavor is good. They don't give you much lemon or limes.
Dione B.
1/2 service for real! You gotta get everything yourself. Luckily the food was ok, I shouldn't of tipped cuz I did all the work. I should've just went back in the kitchen and made it myself. On top of running out of whiting. So I had to settle.
Keisha C.
OOOMMMGGGG!!! The food was freakin awweesome!!! I mean it's seafood cant go wrong its worth the price...if ur a seafood person!!! It was empty fir a party of 13!!!
Indiana_nurse07
First time here. Went here to celebrate Valentine’s Day. First you order your food at the counter . Food delicious and hot. Order combo #5 . Staff friendly. Bathrooms clean. Will dine here again.
Renee B.
They use to be so good. The mild garlic was my favorite now it hit or miss. Sometimes its good. Sometimes it aint. And they are very expensive with small portions. Also they charge extra for an egg. What seafood boil does not include an egg?
We were very excited about going here, when we walked in it was a surprise that we ordered there at the counter. But Don't let that stop you! The rangoons and calamari were exceptionally good. We ordered the seafood meal for two. There was plenty of it and we thoroughly enjoyed it all! Wine is served in small bottles I would recommend this place to anyone who loves seafood! The waitress was very helpful and nice.
My first time eating at a restaurant like this and it was good overall. I wasn't sure what to expect, but things get MESSY. Pro tip: wear old clothes here and get your napkins (from the roll of paper towels on the table) ready before you put your gloves on and start eating. Yes, you get a bib but it doesn't cover everything. Flavor and quality of food was good (we got snow crab legs and shrimp with garlic butter), but you will smell like butter and garlic for hours afterward. I left feeling like I needed a shower. It's not really my choice to eat with my hands and get so grubby at dinner, so I probably won't go back.
UGLY CRAB in Avon! Let's Go!!! The food, service and ambiance is amazing. Another delicious restaurant I cannot get enough of in Avon's mass choices of dining. I recommend this spot for those who love Cajun/seafood!
This is a place that has great seafood in a casual atmosphere. I loved it!
Tried this place for the first time. It did not disappoint. The food was great, they even have a big sink that you can clean up in. I will be going back
I am not a novice in terms of seafood boil- we ordered for the garlic butter sauce & I am not quite impressed BUT love the size of their dungenees crab. I enjoyed the fried food more- crab rangoon & their fries! Space is clean, quiet & service is okay.
Crawfish with the Ugly sauce and the catfish basket was on point. Was worried about other reviews but the catfish was perfectly seasoned and fried and was juicy with no funk. I'll be returning here for sure on my visits to Plainfield!
As far as these seafood boiling places go, this is one of the better spots. Lots of choices here for sure. You order at the counter and you need to get your own drinks. You are given bibs and gloves to help with your feast. I highly recommend using both because this can get messy. I generally order the shrimp with the combination sauce, extra potatoes and/or corn and also add the sausage. This usually gives me another meal or two to take home with me. The taste is delicious, the portions are generous and the prices within reason. What sets this place apart is the speed with which your food arrives. Also the shrimp are deveined, leaving the back shell cut, which makes the peeling so much easier. The potatoes are properly cooked, other places it's a gamble and you may end up with under or overcooked potatoes and neither of those options is any good at all.The sausage add-on is a generous portion of thinly sliced smoked sausage, which adds another taste dimension to this. The corn is tasty juicy sweet corn, which I could eat all day. I don't really recommend the crab rangoon here, but that's my personal preference. Other's have liked it.
Okay. If you like seafood, and you haven’t eaten at the Ugly Crab, YOU ARE MISSING OUT! This place is amazing. They need a little work on atmosphere and experience, but this is one of the best seafood experiences I’ve had, on par with a water front restaurant on the east coast. Is the food expensive? yes, as any great seafood should be. Go Now!
Delicious twice disappointing once.I would stick to the shellfish, fried fish is not their talent. But depending on that week's(?) shipment they know what to do with your seafood boil. Not inexpensive but they give you your money's worth.
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The spicy is suppose to be the spiciest which is not at least not to me. Flavor is good. They don't give you much lemon or limes.
1/2 service for real! You gotta get everything yourself. Luckily the food was ok, I shouldn't of tipped cuz I did all the work. I should've just went back in the kitchen and made it myself. On top of running out of whiting. So I had to settle.
OOOMMMGGGG!!! The food was freakin awweesome!!! I mean it's seafood cant go wrong its worth the price...if ur a seafood person!!! It was empty fir a party of 13!!!
First time here. Went here to celebrate Valentine’s Day. First you order your food at the counter . Food delicious and hot. Order combo #5 . Staff friendly. Bathrooms clean. Will dine here again.
They use to be so good. The mild garlic was my favorite now it hit or miss. Sometimes its good. Sometimes it aint. And they are very expensive with small portions. Also they charge extra for an egg. What seafood boil does not include an egg?