The Mad Crab Best Seafood In St. Louis

The temperature inside the restaurant made it uncomfortable to enjoy our meal. The shrimp and fish basket lacked flavor, as the fish was overly coated in cornmeal batter. Additionally, the portion sizes were quite small. Several family members ordered the same dish, and the pieces of fish varied greatly in size, ranging from small to medium, with none being large. I was particularly frustrated with how tiny my portion was. Lastly, we were disappointed to be served canned beverages instead of cups for easy refills, especially considering the cans cost over $2 each!

The food was delicious, and the service was good, but the dining experience was quite unusual. They don't provide any silverware at all, and there weren't nearly enough napkins for tackling messy crab legs. Instead of traditional crab crackers, they handed us what appeared to be scissors for cracking crabs, and they also provided gloves to wear while eating. However, there was no bucket, trash can, or bowl for disposing of the crab shells. Additionally, the shrimp still had their veins, skin, and legs attached, which meant I had to clean them myself. Overall, it felt extremely overpriced.

Overall, this restaurant was quite good. It's a counter-service style establishment, so don't expect the same level of service you'd find at a place like Red Lobster. We ordered the snow crab, shrimp with sausage, corn, and potatoes in the medium triple threat sauce, along with some beer, wine, and the seafood toast (which I found wasn't worth the cost for its flavor). The food arrived at a reasonable pace, though the toast, served as a starter, came out after the seafood. The triple threat sauce was tasty, but there wasn't enough of it, so I had to request an extra side. The server was attentive and friendly. I also liked the idea of using scissors instead of a seafood cracker, although this approach didn’t work as well for the crab claw.

The food was absolutely delicious, with excellent seasonings. If you’re not a fan of spice, don’t worry—they offer options ranging from mild to extremely hot! The staff were very friendly, and I will definitely be returning for my seafood fix. I tried the lobster, clams, shrimp, and black mussels, and they were all fantastic!

This is a delightful seafood boil restaurant! The service is fast and friendly, creating a lively atmosphere. The decor is fantastic as well. We ordered the combo with crab, clams, mussels, and shrimp. Although we requested lemon pepper seasoning, they accidentally brought us garlic instead, but we didn’t mind because it was absolutely delicious!