Shaking Crab Cajun Seafood House
Dive into the flavors of the sea at Shaking Crab Cajun Seafood House in South Portland, ME! Indulge in our diverse menu featuring shrimp, clams, mussels, crab …
Natasha Coffin
The food was really good, I just wanted fried haddock and cajun fries. While the haddock was a bit greasy, it was still very very good. Cajun fries were good, I’ll probably add a bit of salt to them next time (personal preference they were good as is too).
Price can get up there, but it is seafood so nothing out of the normal range. Some products are at market price, others fixed. I thought my dinner was reasonably priced for the large amount I got.
Service was good, they checked in with me a couple times to see if i needed anything. They explained the specials, gave feedback on their preference when asked, and were really pleasant.
Atmosphere was what you’d expect of a seafood restaurant. Relaxed/causal, lots of fishing/crab motifs, etc. Next time I’ll try and remember to take pics of the place too.
Will happily go back.
… morekendra lambert
Really yummy seafood boils and decent prices! This is our second time ordering. First time we order the $89 snow crab special, it was so good but wayy too much food for just two of us. This time we went with the Tuesday daily special Plus added on sausage and broccoli, hush puppies were really good but unfortunately the molten lava cake was very disappointing. I wish I would of gone with the cheesecake. Maybe next time!
… moreBrigitte Goodwin
We came here for my nephew’s birthday. Been dying to try seafood boils as we mainly just do clambakes around here. I got snow crab, shrimp with head on, and crawfish. The sauce had maybe a little too much old bay, but still good. Shrimp were great, crab was great, however I was not a fan of the crawfish. Idk if that’s how they normally taste as this was my first time having them, but they seemed oily and a bit mushy and fishy tasting. Definitely will have to try them on my own sometime, but I won’t be getting them again from here. Our server was fantastic, she was quick with the drinks, quick with the food and made sure we had everything we needed. Place was pretty quiet when we were there, so that was nice as well. The only thing I wouldn’t get is the king crab. It was 80 bucks and it was not a giant king crab leg or anything close to what you would think. It was like getting a cluster of snow crab legs. Idk if they gave us the wrong crab or not, but definitely not worth the price.
… moreBrittany Hilton
We had a party of 16 go in tonight and everything was great! The service was amazing! The food was reasonably priced, great, and plentiful! We will be back for sure and be recommending to others!
… moreM S
This restaurant has plenty of seating, is spacious and the tables are well-spaced apart. Service is excellent with friendly staff who help explain the various menu choices and any specials. Food is served within 15 minutes upon order and waiters are very attentive. Food tasted good too but definitely not comparable to fresh seafood. But for Cajun-style dining, this restaurant is priced right.
… moreD T (琳)
We ordered Thursday seafood pot that includes 1/2 lb of snow crab, clams and shrimp, we chose the all of the above housemate sauce. The sauce is good, but clams are small and snow crab and shrimp didnt taste fresh enough. There is a $5 off for Thursday pot because we came on a Thursday. Server was very friendly, the restaurant has nice atmosphere with nice easy music.
… moreMatt Axiom
The atmosphere is meh. The service was good. The food however, was fantastic. So tasty! We got boils and everything was amazing in them. I very much recommend the scallops and green mussels.
… moreMisty Coombs
Called ahead and made a reservation because it was Friday and “Galentine’s” but it wasnt needed. Plenty of seating. Staff is friendly. Food is great and reasonably priced. Plenty of options for adults and kids.
… moreS.B. Taylor Transport LLC
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 Experience at The Shaking Crab!
If you’re looking for a fun, flavorful, and all-around fantastic dining experience, The Shaking Crab is the place to go! From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat—but what truly made our visit exceptional was Lucy. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.
Not only did she keep our drinks topped off without us ever having to ask, but she also made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We go out to eat often, and outstanding service is something we truly value—Lucy knocked it out of the park!
And let’s talk about the food—incredible! From the bold flavors to the hands-on experience, every bite was delicious and fun. If you haven’t tried The Shaking Crab yet, do yourself a favor and go! You won’t regret it.
S.B. Taylor Transport gives this place a solid 10/10! We’ll definitely be back.
… moreCharleigh
we stopped here twice on our trip in Maine. first time, 2 of us got a seafood boil. it was the perfect amount of food for the two of us and then some! Second time we went, i came with 3 other people and we all ordered different things. one was a seafood alfredo. another one was the seafood boil and the other 2 got some fried fish platters. everything was delicious including the shaking crab margarita and the pina colada.
the atmosphere was fun. lots of cute beach themed items.
would recommend coming if you need a seafood fix as this met all expectations. we did have to ask both times for our chowder and garlic toast that automatically comes with the seafood boil. the clam chowder tasted a little flour-y. the garlic toast was delish!
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