Laughing Crab Cajun Seafood

Tip: Arrive with your whole party and expect to wait a few minutes. Food comes out as it’s ready so don’t expect everything at once. Wear casual clothes—this is messy and a lot of fun. Phenomenal group spot—happy hour before 5pm with $6 margs + 2-for-$5 beers. Drinks, appetizers, weekend special combo, and two fried meals fed our 6 adults + toddler for ~$180 pre-tip. Messy fun, highly recommend! — We went early at 4:30pm with 6 adults + 1 toddler. They won’t seat you until your entire party arrives—smart call. Sat right before 5pm and crushed happy hour. Ordered as a table to share, kept it light since early but everyone left satisfied. Apps: Hush puppies and crab rangoon were piping hot and delicious. Meals: Chicken tender baskets was typical. Fried combo basket with HUGE shrimp + soft sh

I was actually pretty impressed with everything the crab Rangoon’s were really good onion rings as well I got the lent special pretty good sauce was good the only complaint I have was the corn was cold. We got in a decent time and we were waited on Fairly quick very respectful waitress

Went here for date night, I've really been wanting to try a seafood boil ! Jess was our server, she was very attentive & friendly. Food was good. My only complaints are the napkins are paper thin and you get one wet wipe at the end of the meal. This is really a messy meal and it just felt like there was lack of necessary supplies readily available.

Firstly, I really want a place like this to do well in Dubuque. I went here with my family January 31, 2026. Unfortunately, everything fell flat or was not done well. Oysters on the half shell: the gulf oysters looked fresh but had an off putting metal/chemical aftertaste. I asked the server if the order comes with horseradish and she didn’t know what horseradish was. It does come with horseradish, and it also includes bland cocktail sauce and lemons. I love oysters on the half shell and have had tasty orders of gulf oysters from Missouri, Tennessee, and Louisiana, but these were not my favorite. Please find a new oyster supplier. Seafood Boils: our table had a shrimp and green mussel boil and a lobster with shrimp boil. The shrimp and mussel boil with medium Cajun sauce was tasty! The

We had Valentine’s dinner tonight at the Laughing Crab in Dubuque and it was absolutely amazing. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming the perfect mix of cozy and lively for a date night. The Valentine’s special was fantastic. The seafood was fresh, seasoned perfectly, and cooked just right. Everything came out hot, flavorful, and beautifully presented. No shortcuts just really good food. What truly made the night stand out was the service. Our server was attentive, friendly, and genuinely kind. It felt easy and relaxed, not rushed. That kind of service makes all the difference. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. ⸻ And one quick thing: When restaurants are just opening, they’re still finding their rhythm training staff, adjusting ti