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Casual, hands-on joint for Cajun crawfish, shrimp & lobster with a choice of seasonings & spices.
Hours
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2651 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 299-9448
Website: http://www.hotnjuicycrawfish.com/
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Hot N Juicy Crawfish
Hot N Juicy serves only the best seafood! For some, it’s their taste-buds doing the tango, for others it’s watery eyes, but for us, it’s a trait.
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Reviews
Don
Today is Valentine’s Day, and I ordered takeout from Hot N Juicy Crawfish. I live about 60 minutes from DC, so this was a special meal ! was really looking forward to.
Once I got home and opened the food, the seafood was completely mushy and inedible.
You couldn’t even eat it. This was especially disappointing since I ordered the “Get Your Feet Wet” meal, which is not cheap.
We immediately called the store and spoke with
AJ, the manager, to explain the situation. I was told I would have to bring the food back in person to receive a refund. I explained that I do not live in the area and asked if I could send photos of the food instead. She said no, and during the call she laughed, which felt extremely unprofessional given the situation. Whether it was personality or not, it came across as dismissive.
At that point, between the poor food quality and lack of customer service, I ended the call. Bad service, bad food, and no effort to resolve the issue-especially on a holiday.
This experience was unacceptable, and it’s a shame because I expected much better.
… moreOnce I got home and opened the food, the seafood was completely mushy and inedible.
You couldn’t even eat it. This was especially disappointing since I ordered the “Get Your Feet Wet” meal, which is not cheap.
We immediately called the store and spoke with
AJ, the manager, to explain the situation. I was told I would have to bring the food back in person to receive a refund. I explained that I do not live in the area and asked if I could send photos of the food instead. She said no, and during the call she laughed, which felt extremely unprofessional given the situation. Whether it was personality or not, it came across as dismissive.
At that point, between the poor food quality and lack of customer service, I ended the call. Bad service, bad food, and no effort to resolve the issue-especially on a holiday.
This experience was unacceptable, and it’s a shame because I expected much better.
Wisuta Phuwiangkaeo
Hot N Juicy Crawfish – Washington, DC
This was our second time coming here in DC, and once again, everything was absolutely delicious! We’ve been craving a good seafood boil for so long (there’s really nothing like this in Denmark), so it felt amazing to be back.
We tried all the spice levels this time — and I have to say, the extra extra spicy is my favorite! It has that perfect kick that keeps you wanting more without overpowering the flavor. The seasoning is super rich and flavorful, and the seafood was so fresh. We got the crawfish, shrimp, mussels, sausage, corn, and potatoes — everything soaked up that spicy sauce perfectly.
We also had the fried calamari to start, which was light, crispy, and served with lemon and marinara — such a great appetizer! The shrimp in lemon pepper was another highlight, recommended by the owner herself (who was incredibly kind and friendly). The whole staff was so welcoming and attentive — they made the experience even better.
We left so full and happy! Hot N Juicy Crawfish is definitely our go-to whenever we’re in DC. If you love seafood boils, this is the spot. Can’t wait to come back again!
… moreThis was our second time coming here in DC, and once again, everything was absolutely delicious! We’ve been craving a good seafood boil for so long (there’s really nothing like this in Denmark), so it felt amazing to be back.
We tried all the spice levels this time — and I have to say, the extra extra spicy is my favorite! It has that perfect kick that keeps you wanting more without overpowering the flavor. The seasoning is super rich and flavorful, and the seafood was so fresh. We got the crawfish, shrimp, mussels, sausage, corn, and potatoes — everything soaked up that spicy sauce perfectly.
We also had the fried calamari to start, which was light, crispy, and served with lemon and marinara — such a great appetizer! The shrimp in lemon pepper was another highlight, recommended by the owner herself (who was incredibly kind and friendly). The whole staff was so welcoming and attentive — they made the experience even better.
We left so full and happy! Hot N Juicy Crawfish is definitely our go-to whenever we’re in DC. If you love seafood boils, this is the spot. Can’t wait to come back again!
Hanz Su
Beware of it!!! The food here are not fresh at all, there’s some seafoods with abnormal color on it ,i guess it cant tell anything about freshness.
Some of the Shrimp are soft and worst than frozen, i think it mind be double cook or? And crawfish got the weird color, i’ve never seen that color on seafood.
The service guy was great ,the food is the only prob here.
… moreSome of the Shrimp are soft and worst than frozen, i think it mind be double cook or? And crawfish got the weird color, i’ve never seen that color on seafood.
The service guy was great ,the food is the only prob here.
My Hoa N.
The Hot N Juicy sauce is good and strong in flavor. The crawfishs and shrimps doesn’t taste fresh, but the rest (fresh clams, crab legs, fried catfish, and garlic noodles) were good. The place doesn’t provide lemon slices and salt & pepper like other seafood boil places. 4lb of food and a basket of fried goods fed 3 people.
… moreMaui World Travelers
A family member who lives in the area recommend this place.
ATMOSPHERE:
Indoor seating is pretty big as the restaurant goes far back. We sat outside under covered protection without the nuisance of insects.
MENU:
Crab, lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, crawfish, oysters, calamari, catfish, po’ boys, chicken wings.
FOOD:
The Drool
$75 buys you 1 pound of crawfish, 1 pound of shrimp, 12 andouille sausage slices, 2 small corn on the cobs, 2 small whole potatoes, and 1/2 pound of snow crab bagged and done in their mix of garlic butter and juicy Cajun sauces, with a side basket of calamari. I personally didn’t want to eat this messy concoction, but my spouse wanted to so what the hey. The crawfish are like miniature lobsters, and the only meaty part is in their tiny tails. So much effort for such a small reward. The shrimp were cocktail style (aka boiled) which isn’t my favorite preparation. The corn cobs were horribly soggy and overcooked. The sausages were tasty, and the potatoes I didn’t even try. The best part was the snow crab. The mainstream but tasty side basket of breaded calamari were all rings, no tentacles, boo! Good for 2 adults to share.
Etouffee
The thick and hearty soup came in a medium-sized cup. Spice level was about 3 on a 5 heat scale. It was pretty oily and had an unusual after taste that I didn’t care for. Pass.
Soft Shell Crab Basket
This was delish! And this comes from a now former soft shell crab hater! I’ve passed on this numerous times because it’s like eating plastic wrap soaked in crab juice with no meat inside. This was the total opposite here. I was surprised at the amount of meat inside of the savory batter and soft shell. I opted for Cajun fries which were superb. Dipping sauces were ketchup and a tasty tartar sauce. Highly recommend and so much cleaner to eat!
SERVICE:
We walked in without reservations and got seated immediately outside. Our multi-tasking male server was friendly, has great memory, and checked on us often.
OVERALL:
Good flavors, excellent soft shell crab, decent prices.
… moreATMOSPHERE:
Indoor seating is pretty big as the restaurant goes far back. We sat outside under covered protection without the nuisance of insects.
MENU:
Crab, lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, crawfish, oysters, calamari, catfish, po’ boys, chicken wings.
FOOD:
The Drool
$75 buys you 1 pound of crawfish, 1 pound of shrimp, 12 andouille sausage slices, 2 small corn on the cobs, 2 small whole potatoes, and 1/2 pound of snow crab bagged and done in their mix of garlic butter and juicy Cajun sauces, with a side basket of calamari. I personally didn’t want to eat this messy concoction, but my spouse wanted to so what the hey. The crawfish are like miniature lobsters, and the only meaty part is in their tiny tails. So much effort for such a small reward. The shrimp were cocktail style (aka boiled) which isn’t my favorite preparation. The corn cobs were horribly soggy and overcooked. The sausages were tasty, and the potatoes I didn’t even try. The best part was the snow crab. The mainstream but tasty side basket of breaded calamari were all rings, no tentacles, boo! Good for 2 adults to share.
Etouffee
The thick and hearty soup came in a medium-sized cup. Spice level was about 3 on a 5 heat scale. It was pretty oily and had an unusual after taste that I didn’t care for. Pass.
Soft Shell Crab Basket
This was delish! And this comes from a now former soft shell crab hater! I’ve passed on this numerous times because it’s like eating plastic wrap soaked in crab juice with no meat inside. This was the total opposite here. I was surprised at the amount of meat inside of the savory batter and soft shell. I opted for Cajun fries which were superb. Dipping sauces were ketchup and a tasty tartar sauce. Highly recommend and so much cleaner to eat!
SERVICE:
We walked in without reservations and got seated immediately outside. Our multi-tasking male server was friendly, has great memory, and checked on us often.
OVERALL:
Good flavors, excellent soft shell crab, decent prices.
Arcy Hernandez
Food and service were pretty average. At one point they brought the wrong items, but they corrected it but then when we receive the check, they charged us for the wrong items that they had brought out. Once we told them, they took off those items off our bill. I am glad we caught a mistake or else they would’ve charged us for it.
… moreNina Trinidad
Food here is amazing!!!!! We loved having Vicki! She was amazing. She kept our drinks full. Super clean environment and the place was full! There is a room in the back so it looks bigger than what you see. The seafood boil was amazing and the shrimp butter noodles.
… morePerla Dueñas
This is one of the best cajun seafood places I’ve tried! Shrimp are pretty big, but snow crabs are pretty small. The cajun seasoning is the best but be aware, their seasoning runs on the spicy side. Usually mild is the perfect heat for me but here it was really spicy. They brought us water after they had brought our drinks without us asking for it and it totally made sense afterwards, we needed them lol
Add ons are pretty pricey, they charge $1.75 for one really small potato. Definitely comeback to this place if I could
… moreAdd ons are pretty pricey, they charge $1.75 for one really small potato. Definitely comeback to this place if I could
nor baharin
Hot and juicy crawfish at Connecticut Ave is my favorite place especially “The Drool” with spicy one very delicious. I can say every weekend I went there to enjoy our lunch. Big THANKS to Lee & Trent.
… moreBisodun Ishola
Trent was absolutely awesome! His patience, attention to detail, and hospitality were superb. From the moment you walk through the door, you immediately feel welcomed and at ease. I was trying to track down a previous order from years ago, and he took his time to help me find exactly what I needed. I left with everything I was looking for. If you’re craving great seafood and an amazing atmosphere, definitely come to Hot N Juicy—Trent will take great care of you!
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