Crafty Crab

My recent visit to this restaurant was exceptional in every respect. The quality of the crabs, the attentiveness of the service, and the overall atmosphere far exceeded my expectations. Although I had seen a few negative reviews beforehand, my experience was entirely positive. From the moment my wife and I arrived, we were greeted warmly and seated immediately. The staff—young, professional, and well‑trained—checked on us regularly without being intrusive. They anticipated our needs, even bringing items we hadn’t realized were missing from our table. Their attentiveness reflects strong leadership and a well‑managed establishment. The restaurant itself is notably more refined than many traditional crab houses, which often resemble casual roadside shacks. It’s clear that significant though

Most important, the food... it was awesome, delicious, hit the spot. My wife had one of the big bags with stone crabs and a bunch of other stuff in it. I had steamed scallops and we were both totally satisfied. The waitress could have donwme better. She didn't know the drink menu well and when I ordered a scotch on the rocks, she brought it to me nest but her disposition was very warm and friendly so it didn't really matter. The owner was on the floor and involved in operations. Lastly, there was a comedy presentation we did not expect. They were not the greatest comedians in the world but they definitely added an unexpected fun element to the experience and did make us laugh. I'd go again for sure.

Bigger than you think inside. Very spacious with booth seating as well as bar seating! Nice cozy vibe here! Nice music playing! Food was good! Ordered the Crablegs and Headless Shrimp combo. Spice style was Boom. A combination of the three seasonings. Also did the spice level of Fire. Wasn’t as super spicy like I thought. Was good though. Wife ordered Lobster Tail Combination with Shrimp. She enjoyed hers. We also had Fried Catfish and an order of wings. Both good. Wings could have been done a little more though. Sheyquon was our server. He did a good job of looking after us.

My two stars are for the waitress and server . This was the best ams onky good 😌 art of the night. I e been a patron for years before they revamped. I was there when it was just me and the workers in the building . Now, it’s revamped and there is a social atmosphere that would please pleasing to many that want to have some entertainment in the neighborhood. What cannot be replaced is the good food they used to have when they were empty and before then. Now, the chicken still had lots of hair on it, the seafood boil waa super salty . When o complained I was told they switched the lemon pepper in the boom sauce to lemon pepper salt. This is an extreme change. I was offered them to recook it but after she explained the sauce issue it wouldn’t have made sense. O asked for water and poured it o

Great place ! Been comin to Newcastle for crabs since my father would drive us from Philly to the old Shuckers on rt 13 in the 70s. Just discovered this place. Best in the area. They appreciate ur business. Other crab houses in the Newcastle area have just lost it.