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Eastside - Crab Avenue restaurant
6.5

Crab Avenue

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Seafood
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Uninspired albeit satisfying seafood

Crab Avenue offers three notable dishes detailed in customer reviews: a succulent shrimp boil, shrimps drowned in a delightful garlic butter sauce, and a mixed platter of grilled and fried seafood. Slightly disappointing is the mention of overcooked, bland dishes and a few instances of unfresh seafood. However, the surprisingly generous portions and competitive value of the meals balance out the disappointments.

  • Great Value

    Food quality and value exceeded expectations, creating memorable experiences.

  • Okay Taste

    Food is often good and tasty, but inconsistencies can sometimes occur.

  • Low Quality

    Several reviews mention seafood not being fresh; tastes frozen.

Top 3 dishes at Crab Avenue

  1. 1

    Shrimp Boil 🏆

    Juicy, flavorful shrimps with perfectly balanced cajun spices.

    Shrimp Boil dish
  2. 2

    Garlic Butter Sauce Shrimp

    The garlic butter sauce is consistently praised for its delicious flavor.

    Garlic Butter Sauce Shrimp dish
  3. 3

    Grilled and Fried Seafood

    Seafood fresh, well-seasoned, with perfectly crispy fried offerings.

    Grilled and Fried Seafood dish

Vibe: Comforting setting, lacking in libations

If looking for a comfortable, stylish setting, Crab Avenue is the place to be. The ambience is praiseworthy and the layout is optimal for a date night. However, one glaring downside is their limited wine selection, with no hard liquor in sight.

  • Great For Dates

    Privacy, spacing of tables, romantic and wonderful for date nights.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Ambiance is clean and decent, but sometimes lacks liveliness or theme cohesion.

  • Bad Drinks

    Limited wine selection, only white wine served, no hard liquor.

Perks: Ample parking but dismal service

While parking is ample and convenient, aspects of the service leave room for improvement. There were mentions of loud music and an unsatisfactory reservation system. Although the spacious outdoor setting is neutral enough and they do accommodate groups efficiently, the inconsistent service might tarnish the overall experience. There's also confusion concerning pet policies, which makes the place less appealing.

  • Easy To Park

    Ample parking, free, convenient, close, huge lot, easy to find.

  • Okay For Diets

    Seafood focus but offers vegetarian options and manages special requests.

  • Bad Service

    Service could be slow, unprofessional with neglected customers, leading to frustration.