The Dancing Crab is an upscale restaurant that specializes in seafood cuisine and seafood dishes, such as crab, lobster, and shellfish. The Dancing Crab has a marine-themed decor, with decorations such as fishnets, nautical images, and buoys, also with living music.
Nina Patterson
The food is positively outstanding. I have had seafood boils in the past, this was far superior! My sister and I had the crab and shrimp boil with garlic butter and finished the whole bag. The only thing missing was sausages which is fine because I’m not crazy for pork. They could have thrown another potato in there, but otherwise it was perfect. I am nearly fifty years on this earth and have never had corn so delicious before.
The theme is obviously under the sea with a splash of American staples like licensed plates decor and life-sized Blues brothers in front of a stage. They’ve also thrown in a claw machine for fun.
The biggest issue I had is that there was a smelly mop bucket in the corner on the way to the bathroom. But I cannot stress enough that the food was amazing and I will return even with the mop bucket!
… moreMarlo
I ate here with a friend last night 2/28, for a birthday dinner and the service was not good at all. There are a lot of places in Altamonte and Orlando to choose to eat, and a business should have better customer service than there was here. It took a very long time to receive my drink while my friend had already received his. The server was passive-aggressive and placed our utensils down on the table aggressively. She never came back to see how our food was and never asked If I wanted a refill. I am an easy and courteous customer and could not understand why she kept giving me dirty looks. It’s as if she was angry because I changed my drink order to a Sprite because it was taking so long to receive a daiquiri. I was a server in the past and this was not the way we were trained to treat a customer. I left this restaurant not feeling good about my evening. If the service were better, this place would be filled with business because the food is very good. I hope the manager and owner read this and make needed changes with customer service training.
Thank you.
… moreabigail christensen
We had dinner here tonight and wanted to share our experience! The food was amazing. My husband and I both ordered the snow crab, and it was absolutely phenomenal. The seasoning was spot on, everything tasted fresh, and it was exactly what you hope for when you go out for a seafood boil.
The service did lack a bit. We’re not sure if they were short staffed, but it took quite a while for a waiter to come by and check on us. Once we were helped, things were fine — it just wasn’t very attentive throughout the meal.
Overall cleanliness was alright. The booths were clean and comfortable, but the restaurant itself looks a little run down, and the bathrooms could definitely use some attention.
Even with a few drawbacks, the food really was the highlight and would be the reason we’d consider coming back.
… moreMohammed Tayyib
Great pricing, horrible service. I’ve been here maybe 3 times dining in and each time gets worse. You’re waiting for at least 15 minutes before you’re greeted after seating, and it’s not like they don’t see you. They look and walk. Food is always good but probably going with the takeout route next time. Genuinely such a waste of time sitting in this restaurant, at that point yall owe me a tip.
… moreDaphne Winfred
Customer service sucks! 1st time TRYING to eat at this place. Walked in and the gentleman said I’ll be with you in moment. Zero ppl ahead of us waiting to be seated and the establishment was more than half empty. Ok, me and my 2 ppl in my party ( 3 of us total) wait as this same man went back and forth to the kitchen, a table or 2 and back to the register 2 times. Ok fine still waiting and looking at the to go menu. Another lady walked by smiled and said the same, I’ll be with you in a minute. Finally the man comes back to the register/ front and asks what we wanted to order to go? I said to go, we can’t eat here? I guess he assumed we wanted to go since we were looking at the to go menu while waiting. He finally seated us. From asking about if there were any drink specials, (since it said it online) to giving him our order. He was VERY RUDE! And being short. We ordered water and before I could say 1 with lemon he cut me off and walked off. But of course he came back with 3 with lemon, even though we didnt ask for lemon, and he didnt ask either. Asked for 1 more water with no lemon. Smurkishly responded ok and walked off. He walked past our table 2 or 3 more times, still no water. Asked for the water again, and he rudely said ok. After that we got up to leave, the waiter was at the register, and on my way out I said we good, you can cancel that order and left. And no, Marlon as he said that was his name, was not having a bad night. We clearly heard him talking to the table behind us with no attitude or rudeness. And why was there some big rusty piece hanging over the table.
… moreJonathan Galorneau
5 Star restaurant and service.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at The dancing crab and was thoroughly impressed. From the moment I stepped in, the cozy, rustic atmosphere enveloped me, creating a warm and inviting dining experience that felt authentically Cajun. It’s the kind of place where you can truly relax and enjoy your meal.
The culinary experience was equally delightful. Every dish, particularly the seafood, was fresh and bursting with flavor, showcasing the true essence of Cajun cuisine. The ingredients tasted high-quality, and the preparation brought out the best in each component. It’s clear that attention to detail is a priority in the kitchen.
Service was a highlight of my visit. Our server Elsa was incredibly friendly, attentive without being intrusive, and contributed significantly to the pleasant ambiance. Their warmth and efficiency made for a seamless and enjoyable meal.
Adding to the overall positive impression, the pricing was surprisingly affordable for seafood, offering excellent value for the quality and experience provided. It’s refreshing to find such delicious and authentic seafood without breaking the bank.
For anyone seeking a genuine Cajun seafood experience in a charming setting with fantastic food and service, The Dancing Crab is an absolute must-visit. I highly recommend it and look forward to my next meal there!
… moreMeka K.
I ordered the 0.5Lb seafood combo (A) for $27.99 with the popping sauce Medium hot the food was great and seasoned to perfection, however I’m rating a 4 because I feel like the portion size could’ve been little bit more it came with 1 snow crab cluster, bout 8 shrimp , 2 corn & 2 potatoes
… moreAlexis Torres (Alex Torres)
TERRIBLE experience here at the dancing crab. Our server Marlin was EXTREMELY RUDE. In the middle of our drink order he just got frustrated and walked away. Proceeded to greet and get drinks for multiple tables. 10-15 mins later we finally got his attention and I felt like I had to rush and order everything because I didn’t want him to walk off again.
We had to go up to the front host and ask for silverware and he rushed us off again saying he would get it. We waited and waited and had to ask the manager for silverware and even he seemed overwhelmed.
The whole restaurant was dirty and just unorganized. They were completely understaffed. It looked like the host was taking tables and there was Marlon our terrible server who just was not in a good mood. I am a bartender and server myself and no matter how in the weeds I become I never let it turn me into a nasty and rude person.
We were not the only table Marlon was treating like this all of his tables that I could see were very frustrated.
… moreVenda Mayel
First time for an early lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant was practically empty. No wait to be seated. The atmosphere was pleasantly designed and the booth seating was roomy. The waitress was very attentive. Ordered combo with 1/2 lb crab legs and shrimp. Prices were reasonable. Order came within a short period of time. Came out in a full blown bag and a bowl as I had asked for the sauce on the side. Shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn were delicious. We were also provided with the right tools to enjoy our meal. Bathrooms were very clean. I would definitely come back
… moreBianca Peralta
Waitstaff did their best, restaurant was very understaffed. main server was very nice and took a photo for our large group. missing utensils, took almost an hour to get any orders taken. crab cakes and bacon cheese fries are pretty bad, hush puppies are ok, seafood boil was good w cajun and other seasonings. snow crab was yummy. bathroom in meh condition.
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