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Crawfish Shack Seafood

4337 Buford Hwy,Ste 170, Atlanta, GA, 30341
  • (404) 329-1610
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Crawfish Shack Seafood Menu

  • Fresh Seafood
  • Our Famous Shack - Tastic Platters
  • We Rock Those Po-boys
  • Seafood Meals Cooked The Way You Like It..
  • Mix And Match Your Two Side Items

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  • Fresh Seafood
  • Our Famous Shack - Tastic Platters
  • We Rock Those Po-boys
  • Seafood Meals Cooked The Way You Like It..
  • Mix And Match Your Two Side Items

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  • pat s.

    THE GROUPER IS REALLY ASIAN CATFISH! Crawfish Seafood Shack is down the street from my office. My co -workers and I have enjoyed lunch there on several occasions. The service is a bit slow, but it's normally 5 or 6 of us in our party. The food is hot and tasty. The fried shrimp, spicy corn on the cob, red potatoes are all very good. We found out through the news media that they have been saling Asian catfish for grouper. The Asian catfish is good but they have been charging grouper prices. According to the news article they didn't know that they were really saling catfish instead of grouper....I'm not buying it. I think they knew all along and used it as a way to increase profits. Beware of the grouper scam.

    (3)

  • Tom E.

    Today is Good Friday- I couldn't eat meat. I was on my way home from dtown and I decided to take BuHi home because I knew traffic would suck any other way! My brain had an idea, "hit up the Crawfish Shack!" I got there around 4:55pm, and I was sort of suprised at how crowded it was (hell, it was more crowded than the night we had the UYE, which was also on a Friday- but later in the EVE). Thank goodness the fan was on, because the people in front me were taking forever (you would think they ordered one of everything, cancelled their order, then ordered whothehellknowswhat)- mind you it was only 4-5 people. I was starving, all I wanted was a Lobster Roll (steamed) and a coke. The total was $21 n change, $25 after tip... Well, around 5:35, I finally got my sandwich... For a $20 lobster roll, ughhh ehhhhh ahhhh grrrrr is all I had to say. I literally inhaled it. In fact since I waited so long for it I had to put it down to take a breath- just to try to savor it. The bread and the garlic butter it was soaked in made it taste great, but for how long it took, I was disappointed that I bit into something hard (f it, I swallowed it, whatever it was- so if I drop in my sleep tonight, please refer to this review). Yea, the sign says it's worth the wait and such, but still, 45 minutes for one sandwich? Next time I'm just gonna catch the damn lobster myself and make me one hell of a lobster roll- at least if I am gonna shell out that much for a kid's size!

    (3)

  • Damien B.

    Sunday about 4 the place was not packed. But the line was out the door by 530. The crawfish are perfectly done. They have a little spicy but not to much. Only problem I had was the wait for them. It is a bother and good at the same time they were cooked to order. But they did toss is some free corn nuggets due to the wait. The interior is very simple and the food is good

    (4)

  • Grant M.

    I really like Crawfish Shack Seafood. I ordered a catfish po' boy and it took around 20 min. for it to come out. There are communal seats so I'd order take out if you don't want to be social. Even though it took a while for our food to come out it was totally worth it. It was absolutely delicious! I definitely plan to come back and try their boudin balls.

    (4)

  • Janelle D.

    You walk into the restaurant and immediately step into line to make your order. They give you numbers for your tables and bring your food to you. The tables are long benches, not separated, so be prepared to sit next to anyone. I have to go back for the crawfish experience, but I was pretty tame with my order that day: crawfish po'boy. And it was fantastical! The crawfish weren't overly breaded so you could easily taste the crawfish itself, and the sandwich was stuffed with them. The bread was the right amount - I find that po' boys can have way too much bread sometimes and I always end up eating the meat before the bread (but that's just a personal thing). My husband got fried shrimp and they were really good. Big, fresh, and hot. We saw lots and lots of crawfish and crab orders, so we are guessing this a great place to go for those. We didn't have to wait very long - maybe 10 minutes, and we stopped in on a late Saturday afternoon.

    (4)

  • Lauren P.

    I wanted to like this place. After all the hype, I had high expectations for delicious seafood. And the food was good but it wasn't worth the loooong wait. Here's where I was pleased: Plus 1 star for allowing BYOB. It's always nice to be able to bring in your own libations. Wish I'd known that before I came here because if I'd had a cocktail I might have been a happier camper. Plus 1 star for paying homage to New Orleans via Zapps chips, Cafe du Monde coffee, beignets, and some damn spicy seasoning. The crawfish were just as good as what I had at Mardi Gras but I've had better fried shrimp, hush puppies and slaw. As a Southern foodie whose dined from the inner coastal waterways of Virginia to the shores of Savannah, I know my fried seafood. This place maybe gets a B- for slightly above average. Here's where Crawfish Seafood Shack really fell short. Minus 1 star for the bathrooms. At 8:30 p.m. on a Friday night they were FOUL! There's only 1 unisex bathroom for the crowd. I've seen cleaner bathrooms in bars. There was toilet paper all over the floor, piss on the tiles...I had tissue stuck to both of my shoes when I walked out. Thankfully there was a partition shielding me from the dining room so I could pull said nasty paper off before going to sit down. Minus 1 star for waiting 75 minutes for food that wasn't worth the wait. We walked in at 8-ish, and it took 30 minutes just to get through the line, then another 45 minutes to get served. I thought that maybe the food would come in stages based on the other reviews. But no. I was starving and cranky by the time our food came. Minus 1 star for the ambiance. Those fluorescent lights are awful, and at $20 per person for a meal ya think the owners would have slightly less abrasive lighting. Now maybe the Friday night I came was an off night, and if I'd shown up at 11 a.m. before the daily rush the food may have been better and the wait shorter...but I'm not sold.

    (2)

  • D B.

    It's crawfish season again! Crawfish Shack is cooking live, fresh crawfish, and it's big, juicy, and hot and spicy and messy like it's supposed to be. I left there with my lips burning and a smile on my face after devouring 2 pounds. Today was actually our second visit to the Crawfish Shack - The first visit was "good", but it was off-season then, so the crawfish wasn't as good that trip. Today my wife had a fried shrimp lunch meal which she also thoroughly enjoyed. Be patient if you come here - there is almost always a line of people waiting, and service is a little slow, but worth the wait, and be aware that the seating is family style in most of the restaurant, in case you don't like that. Crawfish Shack also is higher than average on the pricing for an "order at the counter" place with "Shack" in the name, but it is well worth it in my opinion, because they cook those mud bugs up right!

    (5)

  • Brian S.

    You can't get any more fresh than that... They pull your order from the display case and cook it. A bit too pricy and bit too long on the wait.

    (3)

  • Michele D.

    Husband and I both got shrimp poboys. After a really long wait we got them and they were cold. The pickle fries were cold and disgusting. We ordered the red potatoes and they were too spicy to eat with no salt on them and no flavor. Service is awful.

    (2)

  • Richard R.

    I read the reviews prior to coming and they are spot on when it comes to the taste and quality of the seafood here, but today my patience was truly tested. THE EXPERIENCE You don't want to be in a hurry for lunch if you come here!!! We arrived at 1:16 pm on a Wednesday, stood in line about 5 minutes (only about 6 people ahead of us), and didn't receive our food until 2:06 pm!!! The only exception was the gumbo, which came out about ten minutes earlier than the rest of the order (1:56). Lunch was not very cheap all things considered. Coke is offered only in cans or 16.9 oz bottle for $1.75, which I thought was unreasonable considering it's size and the fact that you couldn't get a refill. I ordered the Meal #1 - catfish, shrimp, hush puppies and Cajun fries, along with a Coke and 1/2 dozen oysters which came to $22.19 w/tax. My son, who came to have lunch with me, also ordered the #1 plus sweet tea and gumbo for a total of $17.64. THE FOOD *The Catfish (rating = 4.5) was flaky, golden, juicy, well seasoned and just plain GOOD!!! You have a choice of lightly battered with corn flour or crispy battered with corn meal. Worth mentioning is the tartar sauce, which was very tasty and complimented the fish well. Fries were good, but were served luke warm instead of hot. *The fried shrimp (4.5) & fried oysters (5) were very flavorful and fresh. I'm not a huge oyster fan, but I could be if they could always taste this great. Cashier made it a point to tell me they shuck all their oysters, but it was kinda pricy for such a skimpy plate! Half order was $10 w/side, however, the side accounted for most of the plate (see pic)!!! yelp.com/biz_photos/4x3S… *The Gumbo (4.5) was very good, probably the best I've tasted at any restaurant. *The hush puppies (3) were ok, but more of a like than a love. I was not a fan of the cole slaw (2.5), didn't eat more than a couple of bites. It was a real crime considering everything else was so amazing. FINAL THOUGHTS The wait was so crazy long, one customer changed thier order from dine in to 'to go' because he ran out of time. He voluntarily told me he was a regular and that it doesn't normally take that long to receive your order. So for that reason I'm willing to give them another chance at lunch! It's not the sort of place you would expect a long wait for your food, and I really hope to never experience that again. It was a unpleasant hiccup in an otherwise great meal.

    (4)

  • Lisa Y.

    Came by sometime last week with a restaurant.com coupon for $25 off with an order for $45 or more. Order 2lbs of crawfish, 1lb of snow crabs, 1 soft-shell crab po boy, and 2 drinks. After discount, plus 18% grat. total was only $30 something, which isn't too bad. The crawfish are delicious. I love the seasoning they use, and this is first place I ever tried crawfish, and the only place I will usually eat it at. The snow crabs were pretty standard, lol. My boyfriend LOVES the soft shell crab po boy from here, and he ordered it just so he was able to take it to work the next day. Still got a some more cash on restaurant.com so I will definitely be back :D

    (5)

  • K H.

    I went here on a weekday for a friend's work birthday lunch. We had a big order. I ordered French fries (I can't eat shellfish). Once I received my fries, I noticed there were small baby roaches coming out of the basket. I took it up to the cashier and he replaced my fries. I would have liked a refund since all it was were fries, but I didn't see that happening. needless to say, I won't return and neither will my co-workers.

    (1)

  • Jose O.

    I visited the Crawfish Shack with my roommates for dinner. When we got there and walked in there was about 5 people/groups in line ahead of us and we decided to stick it out. I was able to spend some quality time looking over their menu and deciding on what I wanted. It took 35 minutes of waiting in line to get to the counter. After placing our order and finding a place to sit we proceeded to wait. We waited and waited and waited some more. It took another 30 minutes for our food to arrive. The food did come out hot and it did come out at the same time. I had ordered the catfish po'boy and a side of coleslaw. My po'boy was great the fish was flaky and the toppings complement it well. The coleslaw was a bit forgettable but it was a sizable portion. My roommates had ordered the one of the combination plates with catfish, shrimp and crawfish. They were positive about the fish but described the fries as lackluster. Now the crawfish was were the meal got interesting. The crawfish was insanely spicy, we are talking flame thrower hot! and i just had one! My roommates worked their way through the bowl and I think they liked the burn. Taking everything into account 3 starts because the wait was just over the top

    (3)

  • Ruoqi Z.

    I have been going here for two years regularly and it has become a go to place whenever I missed my hometown's spicy crawfish ( fellow Changshanese). It never occurred to me that I should write a review for crawfish shack. The spicy steamed shrimp and boiled crawfish is the best^_^ and also the alligator meet with French fries. Hmm they have the best sauce.

    (5)

  • Frank R.

    Slow service! I placed a to go order then stood in line 30 minutes waiting and watching it get cold!

    (2)

  • Annie C.

    I was craving seafood. Badly. So I convinced the boyfriend to come here for lunch, as I had a pretty good experience my last visit here. The staff at the register were friendly and didn't rush us as we decided on what we were going to have. We both chose the meal combos ( which is your choice of protein and two sides), I had the boiled crawfish with the Cajun-seasoned french fries and potato salad (about $9.50), and the boyfriend had two catfish filets, fried shrimp, Cajun seasoned corn on the cob and potato salad as well. We also got an order of the jalapeno mac & cheese fritters (5 for $3). I'll start with my favorite item of the meal - fritters! They're delicious, especially if your a mac & cheese aficionado like me. Mm mm good - a little bit of a heart-attackish dish but well worth it every once in awhile. The potato salad is also a strong side, it's a bit reminiscent of the potato salad they sell at Publix - but hey I'm a fan so it didn't really bother me. The crawfish is well seasoned and so succulent and for the price it can't be beat. I also got to try the fried shrimp, they're huge and also very delicious - next time I'm here I'd love to try one of the po' boys. The fried catfish I couldn't really give an impartial opinion on as I hate catfish - once upon a time I loved it so much I had it every day..until I couldn't stomach it anymore. To top it off it didn't look very appealing here, it could've been two fried slabs of anything and the boyfriend didn't seem to enjoy it much either. My one gripe about this place is that it did take a little long for the food to come out, and it wasn't even busy at the time. Maybe it was the crawfish?

    (4)

  • Carl G.

    If you have a hankering for shrimp, gator, or crabs then this in your place. Stopped today with a group of 6 for a late lunch. Friendly staff. Great food. Be prepared to wait a little bit as everything is cooked fresh. We ordered fried gator, shrimp PO boy, soft shell crab PO boy, and boiled shrimp. Everything was really good. This is just a nice gem with really good food. It isn't fancy, show off date night but worth a visit for lunch or dinner when good seafood is too priority.

    (5)

  • Vy N.

    This was my second time here. The first time was better; the food is pretty good, but the service is terrible. We ordered 2 po-boys (oyster and crawfish) and a side of Cajun fries. It was fairly steady in the restaurant when we got there, but there was no wait to place my order. We got our drinks and took a seat. Waited 25 minutes and still didn't get our order. I went to ask what was going on with my order, but didn't really get an answer. All I got was a "it's coming." 35 minutes passed, still no food. I asked to speak to a manager and all he told me was "it's coming." We were ticket 34 and the manager told me "we have to make the orders that come before you first" yet order 35 had already gotten their food and to-go orders that were placed after me also got their food already. I was waiting for the manager to give me a plausible reason as to why it was taking so long, but he failed to give me a legitimate reason. It wasn't until 40 minutes later that we got our food. I don't know any restaurant that takes 40 minutes to drop some crawfish and oysters into a fryer! We ended up taking our order to-go. Not a pleasant experience at all! This establishment may need to seek new management or some training on how to efficiently run a business.

    (2)

  • Kelly N.

    I came here with the boyfriend yesterday because my craving for seafood was ridiculous. I've always heard about people raving about this place and decided to finally give it a try. At first i did not have high expectations because coming from California, i know i wont be able to find a boiling crab or kickin crab over here. However, after a long wait (which btw is totally worth it) i was taken by how delicious and flavorful the boil was. I was in complete heaven indulging in every little shrimp that i got. Plus the hush puppies were so yummy. I wish i had gotten more. I also tried my bf potato salad that he got and everything just hits the spot. we are defiantly coming back for more.

    (4)

  • Brian C.

    We've been coming here for about 8 months. It looks like that's the last time they washed the salt and pepper shakers. The ketchup bottle was so nasty we had to use paper towels to hold it. I'm afraid to think about the kitchen. I guess this is acceptable for this neighborhood.

    (3)

  • Thi T.

    The fried mac and cheese is the best I've ever eaten. It's too much to pick seafood but at least they help cut the shrimp for you. The crawfish here is more tender than the place in Lawrenceville. The cocktail sauce is soooo good, too. If I came back, I'd only get the friend mac and cheese... even if it's to go.

    (3)

  • Steve M.

    If you have a hankering for tasty, positively delicious seafood: Eat here. If your idea of top-notch seafood is Red Lobster: Don't eat here, because there's something definitely wrong with your taste buds, not to mention your brain, and you won't be able to appreciate this joint's tasty cuisine. (You probably have a coupon for 2-for-1 Red Lobster anyway, so chop, chop you better get going before the all-you-can-scarf twice- fried shrimp is gone from the buffet.) Crawfish Shack is featured on several foodie shows and is generally excellent. My favorite three things about this place: shrimp po' boy, shrimp po' boy, shrimp po' boy... If you are thinking about trying this joint, don't bother with trudging through the rest of this review--go. Don't wait--GO! You won't be disappointed. If you want to read our latest experience--keep moving your eyeballs down the page. This trip, we tried something other than the po' boy. (Did I mention how tasty the shrimp po' boy is? Tasty!). We ordered the "shack-tastic" platter for two ($39.99) and get metal shell cracker, wet towel, cups of butter and cocktail sauce--pure deliciousness. First up: a gigantic bowl of crawfish and then an even more enormous bowl holding snow crab clusters, blue crabs, shrimp, green-lipped mussels, corn and red potatoes. Boiled shrimp: outrageously tasty. Major love to the sweet blue crabs, too--a finger-licking pleasure to smash and pick through. There's one item which is not the greatest yet tolerable: the rubbery frozen mussels, because they seemed like cheap seafood-medley filler. A handful of fresh mussels would have been much much better, not to mention, fresher option. Everything is delicious here. "Why only four stars, then?" you ask. Mainly because the non-fresh frozen seafood that lands on your plate occasionally (mussels); service is occasionally slow; and, there is limited seating when it gets crowded. All in all, this place is fantastic. So take the wife, the girl friend, the mistress, Mr. for-the-time-being, your husband, the kids, someone else's kids,your friends--hell, even your worst enemies because Crawfish Shack Seafood is that delicious and will undoubtedly fill your belly with tasty seafood and joy. Order time: 6 minutes in line to place order (it was super busy that day). Food to table time: 20 minutes (acceptable for such a large order).

    (4)

  • Daniel B.

    When I first started organizing Buford Highway UYEs, Crawfish Shack was always near the top of my list of potential places to go. However, many people warned me with concerns that the restaurant might be too small to handle our large group. So I took a risk last Friday night by finally setting up a BuHi UYE at Crawfish Shack ( yelp.com/events/atlanta-… ). Not only that, but I didn't make a reservation. Friday night without a reservation - I was really taking my chances. We had 14 in our group and fortunately, everything turned out great. The restaurant was not busy Friday night. We were most of the business and there was more than enough space for us. Crawfish Shack has a few long picnic tables in the back, so we occupied one of those. Despite the name, this place isn't really a shack. It's a clean and brightly lit restaurant in a relatively new-ish strip mall on Buford Highway. I like the casual and practical layout of this place. As soon as you walk in, you can see all the fresh seafood for the day laid out on ice behind the glass. It's got a small market-type feel to it. You place your order at the register, take a number, and wait for the food to be brought out. For a casual seafood joint, Crawfish Shack has a somewhat robust menu. The seafood is fresh and of pretty good quality. You can check it out for yourself as most of the seafood selections are on display. While there's nothing too fancy or exotic, the seafood they do have looks great -- crawfish, crab (blue, snow, and king), oysters (shucked and unshucked), mussels, catfish, tilapia, grouper, and shrimp (medium and jumbo). Except for the oysters and mussels, the seafood is sold at market price. Cooking options include boiled, steamed, or fried. This is a Cajun-themed restaurant so there are a plethora of po' boys to choose from. Crawfish Shack also has a lobster roll. Sides include Cajun-seasoned crinkle-cut fries, hush puppies, corn on the cob, red potatoes, potato salad, and cole slaw. There are a variety of combo meals and platters available so you can sample a lot of different foods. The prices are fairly reasonable. A dozen shucked oysters is $12. (You can go to Fontaine's in Virginia-Highland on Tuesday nights and get a dozen for about half this much.) Combo meals and a whole seafood po' boy will set you back about $10 each. I ordered a dozen oysters, alligator tail, and hush puppies. I also tried some of their house salad, fries, and slaw. I absolutely love raw oysters and the ones served at Crawfish Shack were delicious and fresh. There were some nice juicy ones, but also a couple measly ones as well. They all tasted great, though, especially with the supplied horseradish and cocktail sauce. Certainly mouthwatering. The alligator tail was deep fried and served in small almost-bite sized chunks. It looked and tasted very similar to chicken tenders. Of course, the consistency of alligator is different than chicken. It's a bit chewier. Taste-wise, it might have a slight "fishy" aftertaste to it. I enjoyed it. The sides are pretty ordinary here. That's not to say they're bad, but there's not much too them. Hush puppies were nice and big. The fries were more "potatoey" than crispy and could have been seasoned more. The slaw is sweet and quite mild, prepared with lots of mayo. Arnaud T. shared Boudin balls with the table, but I couldn't eat any because I'm allergic to some of the seafood inside. Boudin balls are Cajun deep fried, golf ball-sized balls of breading, meat, and spices. My tablemates seemed to approve. Crawfish Shack is Vietnamese owned and operated. I don't know what it is about Vietnamese people and Cajun food, but they know how to cook it and cook it well. Another example of a Vietnamese-backed Cajun restaurant is Thien Thanh just a couple miles north on Buford Highway. Service was excellent. Because we had such a large group, a server came to our table and took orders for us (as opposed to all of us ordering at the register). He also separated checks for us, which is always nice. 20% gratuity is added for groups of 6 or more, but the restaurant didn't add any for us. I'm surprised they didn't add it to our bills because they deserved it. Crawfish Shack can be difficult to spot from Buford Highway if you're heading north. The strip mall faces north, so you'll only see the restaurant from the road if heading south. The restaurant is located on Buford Highway north of Dresden, but before the Jim Hearn Golf Center. It's on the same side of the road as the driving range. I wish they were open later hours as the latest they close is 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Monday through Thursday, they close at 7pm, and Sundays at 8pm.

    (4)

  • Shelby S.

    Six months ago I would have given the Crawfish Shack five stars, easily. Since then, it has been going steadily downhill. We eat there at least once a month and the seafood seems to be getting less fresh by the month. Each visit, the shrimp and crawfish appear to be more and more overcooked and chewy. However, it is still very good seafood for the low prices they offer, and to be fair, most of these crustaceans are probably very out of season right now. They offer gluten free choices which is great. However, they ONLY serve seafood and seafood-esque entrees (i.e. alligator), so if you bring someone who doesn't like these things and prefers to stick to chicken and steak, they will leave very hungry.

    (3)

  • Wasabi W.

    We went to this restaurant for the first time based on these reviews and we weren't disappointed! We split a shrimp po-boy sandwich and all the way home, I kept saying, "Man, that was a good sandwich..." We're looking forward to trying out the rest of the menu!

    (5)

  • Joe T.

    I had gumbo and a pound of crawfish. Gumbo was perfect consistency with nice earthy flavor. Crawfish were spicy with no extra seasoning needed. Ecstatic to know I can get a comparable meal to my favorite New Orleans joints without a plane ticket!

    (5)

  • Karen C.

    Do NOT come here hungry. There's a 45 minute wait on your food. EVERYTHING is cooked to order and there is a line, honey. I cant even put into words how much food you get at this joint. Its good. Its reasonably priced. Its seafood!! We shared a fried seafood something - hell idk but we had shrimp which were TO DIE FOR, fried snow crab, hush puppies. french fries, fish, fried mac n cheese balls, corn nuggets, I think that's it. The description said that it was enough to feed 4. We HAD to take a couple boxes home. Again, do NOT come here hungry. You will definitely leave full and with a to-go box. This IS as good as it gets. I will def be back - when Im not so hungry.

    (5)

  • Hannah M.

    LOVE this place! Picnic table style seating, order at the counter service, and a simple menu. Their po boys are to die for! Try the oyster or the soft shell crab.

    (5)

  • Kenny C.

    This place is amazing. I come here at least 3 to 5 times a month. Best crawfish in Atlanta and they are huge!

    (5)

  • Tony T.

    Food is alright but waiting is TERRIBLE !!!! If you are really hungry don't come to this place . One plate order takes 35 min to arrive your table . They have to improve the staff , cook , order takers , Everybody . Maybe I will be back , let's see ...

    (2)

  • Berry G.

    I'm a little put off by the raving reviews here. Was the food good? Yes. Was it great? No. The first thing I noticed about this place was the floor. It's filthy! But I tried to ignore it because I know that many of the best places to eat are unsuspecting "hole in the wall" type places. I came here on a Friday during the lunch rush with coworkers. Stood in line 15 minutes to place order. Food arrived at table 30-35 minutes later. I had the Meal #1 combo w/ fried catfish, fried shrimp, boiled red potatoes, corn on the cob and hush puppies. The batter on the fried food wasn't as thick and crunchy as I would have liked - it was very light and falling off the meat. But it was good, nonetheless. My favorites on the plate were the red potatoes (large and soft as pillows) and the hush puppies (tiny and few in number). I'll eat here again just to see if I can finally experience what the hype is about.

    (3)

  • Steven L.

    Great flavor, cheap price. Make sure you bring your own beer, they don't sell it there. I got 3 lbs crawfish, very fresh fried red snapper(one of best fried fish I tried) and 2 corns. All for under $50. Oh btw, their crawfish and corn are very spicy.

    (5)

  • Johnny W.

    I've come here twice. It tastes good for adding spicy. Waiting time is too long and it closed too early

    (4)

  • Yane Y.

    Thanks to Restaurant.com , my husband and I visited this joint. I had noticed there were so many positive reviews, so I decided to check it out for myself (and with my husband). **DISCLAIMER: This place is called "Crawfish Shack Seafood" (obviously!) but I am ashamed to say that I do not know how to eat crawfish and am hesitant to eat the crawfish. So, my review is based on fish and shrimp -- and not crawfish. I am determined to come back, though, with friends who enjoy crawfish so I can learn and hopefully enjoy. The FOOD, you ask? So, I ordered the meal with 15 medium shrimp (fried), two sides (cajun fries and red potatoes), and hush puppies. When ordering the shrimp, you have the option to have it steamed (some spice), boiled (i believe), and fried. Honestly, I didn't feel like getting my hands too dirty because of my bebe (i.e. baby) so I went with the fried shrimp. The batter had some additional seasoning and flavor in it (delicious) and was crispy. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised! The cajun fries were wrinkled fries with some cajun seasoning (nothing too special about these). The red potatoes -- honestly, I didn't try them so no comment. My husband ordered the meal with two tilapia, 4-5 medium shrimp, two sides (cajun fries and slaw), and hush puppies. I tried his tilapia and the fish came out so crispy and the meat tasted so fresh and tender. It was awesome! The medium shrimp were awesome (as described above in previous paragraph). As a side, we also ordered the spicy mac'n cheese nuggets. Husband thought they were too cheesy. I thought they were fine (but I love cheese)! It had some medium batter on it. I wish it could have been a little thinner, but I guess we need something to hold together the mac'n cheese (as a nugget, right?). I also must admit that it did indeed have a little kick! I seriously doubted it (even though it was clearly stated in the name), but it had a slight kick. If I weren't thinking about calories, I wouldn't mind ordering this again. Okay, talk about fattening....but we also ordered the sweet corn nuggets. (We had to spend a LOT of money in order to use the coupon.) This also had a thick batter so I wish it could've been thinner ... but other than that, totally enjoyed the "sweet corn" part. How about the CUSTOMER SERVICE? Everyone who worked there was pretty nice and hospitable. Extremely accommodating. The gentleman at the counter was cool, laid back, helpful when we asked about the popular items. When I asked about medium vs. large shrimp, he was able to help me make my decision by letting me know that large shrimp may be a little tougher. After we were seated, one gentleman came by to check up on us and also to clean up after us and take away any dirty dishes. The DECOR, you ask? It's in a small strip and their suite isn't very large. However, it's decorated with some fish nets that are hanging from the ceiling. You can tell everything was neatly decorated. I really like the fact that they have a sink outside of the bathroom (there may also be another inside the bathroom but I didn't use it nor did I check it out). Since everyone's hands get dirty frequently, it only makes sense that they have a public sink (hidden so not in plain view). Smart move, smart move... Next time, I will be back with people who know how to eat crawfish so I can try and maybe I'll update the review. Definitely be back though...

    (4)

  • Amy A.

    Best crawfish sandwich ever!

    (5)

  • Ivy C.

    Love the food! Their grouper poboys (light batter) is delicious + you can't leave here without getting the Shacktastic platter. I would suggest getting 1 whole poboy and a Shacktastic platter for one and share amongst two people so your meal has some diversity. Be sure to get there early on the weekends for two reasons: 1. It's usually jam packed and with the communal type of seating arrangement, it can be difficult to find a seat 2. They usually run out of certain types of seafood like crawfish or crab legs -- but they will substitute them for more of other seafood. The food usually takes quite a while to come out since they are cooked to order. So if you're expecting a fast meal, you might end up a bit grumpy. My average wait time is anywhere from 20-30 minutes depending on how busy it is. But I promise, the food is definitely worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Judy L.

    I love this place, even though I'm not much of a seafood person. It is 3 minutes away from where I live. This place has grown very popular ever since it's opening a few years ago. Just look at all of their media clippings on their walls. This place is known for it's crawfish (which I have not tried). However, I hear it is pretty good. The sauce, which I have tried, is pretty good. You can have it spicy or not. There a certain times throughout the year that they do ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAWFISH for $20, I believe. I know for sure they have that during July 4th. I always order their fried grouper with cajun fries, hushpuppies, and fried shrimp. The grouper is fried perfectly, but tender and juicy inside. It's amazing. I always crave it. That's how good it is. This is the first place I've tried grouper and hushpuppies and I'm sold. They have a very large drink selection. They have a large sauce and seasoning selection also.

    (5)

  • Valerie N.

    Fact: My shoes stuck to the floor. So I just ate outside. I decided to give this place a try on a Friday afternoon. Holy smokes, so many other folks had the same idea! There was a serious line, but no matter - we waited and it moved along, even though our shoes kept sticking as we shuffled along. I had the shrimp po' boy and something about the combo of the perfectly fried non-greasy shrimp, heavenly pickles, tomato, delicious homemade bread, and remoulade (on the side!) was perfection to me. The remoulade is more ketchup-y than mayonaise-y, which gets two thumbs up from me. Delicious and spicy. I had mine with a side of hushpuppies and a sweet tea and was hap-hap-happy as can be. Our group also tried the fried mac & cheese (SUPER cheesy - if you love velveeta mac, get this!) and the seafood boudin. The boudin was a definite. I'd love to come back on the weekend for beignets! Yummy! Warning: If you don't eat seafood, your options will be a cheese po' boy or a french fry po' boy (with or without cheese). There is sometimes a bulgogi po' boy, but it wasn't available during our particular lunch.

    (4)

  • Torrie W.

    We really enjoyed this laid back place but just a few critiques are in order. They boil the shellfish in a real nice blend of seasoning but not enough garlic for my taste. When you think of shellfish you think garlic and butter and really messy. This was well contained, seasoning was on the spicy side but not too spicy but just right. The garlic butter you can order for the side was wasted on cold potatoes. Also if you like your fish fried hard you must say so otherwise you will get a light fry with a crispy batter.

    (4)

  • Jenny L.

    Crawfish boil is to die for. Yes it's a lot of peeling for such little meat but this place boils it right with the right amount of spice and flavor. Their mussels, clams, snowcrab boils are also great. Fried mac n cheese is yummy, hush puppies are yummy, fried shrimp is tempura battered and crispy. I love the interior, especially their picnic tables. Great for rolling your sleeves up, peeling crawfish, and stuffing your face with all things yummy for the tummy. I don't come here enough because of the distance from my home but food was consistently great every time i visited. I deducted a star because they desperately need to supply strong lemon soap in their bathrooms. Can't get the seafood smell off my hands after eating here. But i guess i should ask for some gloves next time. Oh and the tables tend to be sticky sometimes but that is expected of a restaurant that's always packed and serves great food. I don't have to go to Louisiana for a cajun boil. They got it at this joint.

    (4)

  • Jarisha B.

    I went to Crawfish Shack yesterday & was very disappointed! I really hate I took the time to drive there. The food is not worth bragging about. The friendliest person I came in contact with was the guy that brought out our food. The tables were dirty & no one rushed to clean them off. You actually have to ask someone to clean the tables off for you. This place doesn't have an ice machine & everyone digs out of a cooler for ice. The shrimp weren't deveined & the soft shell crab was just blah. I wasn't a happy customer & wouldn't recommend this spot to anyone!

    (1)

  • Win W.

    The local television show, "Atlanta Eats" showcased this place a year or so ago. It must have gone to their head because the whole experience wasn't worth the 25 minute drive. There was a crowd, but it wasn't overly crowded. I placed my order for #5 dinner...15 fried shrimp and two sides. With tea it came to just under $15.00. They tout "cooked to order". First, having been in the foodservice equipment industry, they obviously don't have the necessary equipment to handle the number of orders. I waited 37 minutes before my order came. If it was cooked to order, then why was my shrimp only lukewarm? The hush puppies were OK but also lukewarm and judging from the size, they used a #30 disher or smaller to make them. The bussing of tables is random at best. They need to go to their local equipment dealer and get a bus cart, bus boxes and a couple of more fryers to handle the "cooked to order" they advertise. I "ain't goin' back". Don't waste your time on the hype! I'll go back to Coastal Seafood in the Virginia Highland area next time!

    (1)

  • Janea J.

    It's easy to drive by without realizing you're missing some of the best seafood around. Everything is prepared fresh and worth the wait. I recommend bringing a group of friends and ordering by the pound. Come early and stay a while. It's a relaxed environment and kid friendly. They recently started serving beignets on weekends. You should also try the sugar cane drink.

    (5)

  • Kisha P.

    This Place is Awesome!!!! Food is seasoned well..... And portions are good, I had the #4 my fish was fried to perfection... Get the coleslaw it's the best... Almost better then KFC or maybe a tie.... Corn on the cob was good... Oh I also added the soft shell crabs also verry good.. Customer Service was Good as well.. Price is very reasonable too!!

    (5)

  • Chris S.

    I have read about Crawfish Shack expecting to have a decent experience. However, I after going there for lunch yesterday will never go back. I placed my order for a shrimp po'boy and sat down in a half full dining area. It took 30 minutes for my lunch to arrive. The bun was so stale/crusty I barely could bite into the sandwich which then proceeded to fall apart. I ate the 4 tiny shrimp, wiped the crumbs off my lap, grabbed my coke and left.

    (1)

  • Jin M.

    Fresh, cheap, delicious, conveniently located on Buford highway, and nice & attentive service. You need to go. No point in contemplating where to eat for dinner. It's chosen for you: Crawfish Shack Seafood. Seriously, I don't know what else to write. Go, you won't regret it, I promise.

    (5)

  • Dee Dee C.

    I've been hit with "Yellow Fever." It started out with Tom, my previous nail tech, whose foot massages were so good I was convinced I needed to learn Vietnamese to "spit game." How do you say marry me in Vietnamese? Now I've been bitten again. The Vietnamese/Chinese owner and counter boy at Crawfish Shack are easy on the eyes, provide excellent service, and serve up some mean seafood. Pretty much all the qualities any woman needs. The hubby and I hit up the Crawfish Shack after reading many rave Yelp reviews and snagging a free Restaurant.com gift certificate for the restaurant. At first I'm not gonna lie I thought, "What will Vietnamese people know about hush puppies, catfish, and crawfish?!" Honey when I say the devil is a liar, believe me! He's a mutha "shut yo mouth" lie! In the words of my momma, "That food was on hit!" Our gift certificate required we spend a minimum of $35 to get $25 off of our bill so we ordered quite a bit of food. I ordered the 2 piece catfish & 4 jumbo shrimp meal, with hush puppies and potato salad for the sides. The hubby ordered the tilapia & 4 jumbo shrimp meal, with potato salad and a ear of corn for his sides. That in itself was more than enough, but it didn't add up to the $35 minimum so we ordered 2 sweet teas and 2.75 pounds of crawfish. We had the choice of lightly battered in corn flour or crispy battered in cornmeal for our fish and I, a sucker for a cute face and a smile, got boggled up and ordered my catfish fried in corn flour rather than cornmeal. We also had a choice of boiled, steamed, or fried shrimp, but after finding out the boiled shrimp had a kick to it we both decided on boiled shrimp. The preparation option for the crawfish was similar, boiled or steamed, and being a spicy lover I choice for us the boiled option. Let me just say the word spicy does not describe the fire in the hole sensation you get when you tear into a boiled crawfish. I was literally coughing. It was a beautiful thing. As far as the fish, it was excellent. I prefer my fish fried harder than what I ordered but otherwise it was seasoned, fresh, and cooked to order. Now the hush puppies?! Good lawd, it was heaven in my mouth. I've never had hush puppies so damn good. Usually they are either too hard or dry, but those 3 little balls of heaven were just right. When it comes to the potato salad I literally kept saying, "this is good, oh my goodness, this is made from scratch," over and over. Like seriously I've never had potato salad taste like that in my life. Needless to say I will be back! And the good thing is the owner is a Grady Baby so I don't even have to learn Vietnamese to say "what yo name is?" Score!!!!

    (5)

  • Luu Z.

    Ordered 2 lbs. of crawfish yesterday. They gave it to me in a tin box and paper bag, which made it look nice unlike some places where they stuff it in a bag. But when I brought it home and started to eat it, almost 90% of the crawfish turned out to be rancid. I'm talking dark grey, dried-out meat and putrid smell. I threw most of them away and was able to eat only about 4 crawfish. They should not have served this at all, let alone take customer's money for this. Never coming back again!

    (1)

  • Mark P.

    We'd been looking forward to eating here for quite some time; sadly we were a bit disappointed. The pound of crawfish came out first, very spicy and pretty good. Next came the lobster roll. Very tiny for $10 (check photo #19 claiming they were served 2 rolls, we got just 1) Tasted just ok. We ordered 2 large pieces of red snapper we picked from the display case. The table next to us got our snapper and we got small pieces of a chewy grouper. In retrospect, we should have spoken up, but you sometimes doubt that your correct, and the other table started eating it anyway. Fried shrimp plate was OK, though not really large. The folks working there were all very friendly and I wish them well ( I know they have a lot of fans). I just don't see us returning.

    (2)

  • Yan Z.

    I had very high hopes for this place. I mean I love fried anything and love southern foods in general, so when I saw this place on tv I thought I got to try it. So I've been here 3 times and each time I've been really disappointed. First, the prices for some items are ridiculous. The pork boudin balls are a little under 7 dollars for 4 balls which is just mostly a ball of rice deep fried. Flavor wise, it's ok but definitely not worth its price. I've also tried the shrimp po boy and it wasn't impressive. The side items, however, are good and I think that's the only positive thing about this place. The wait times are long even when it wasn't busy, and unfortunately the food is simply not worth the wait.

    (3)

  • Vonn P.

    I love love love seafood!!! They steam, broil, or fry to perfection. I got there an hour before closing and they had run out of crawfish. Come kinda early!

    (4)

  • Jim B.

    Having lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for a number of years, I now miss the Gulf style cuisine. When I found the Crawfish Shack was run by Asians rather than by a Cajun ... I was doubtful ... but they really do have a great selection of dishes! My only complaint ... although very good ... their Po-Boys are not traditional. For that, you'll have to visit Atlanta Highway Seafood Market in Gainesville, GA. In all other respects, this is a nice clean place with communal seating and a great menu.

    (4)

  • Luckie D.

    I'm still a fan but its time to grow up a little. Lets bounce the community seating of the awkward picnic tables and pay some attention to the dinning area by busing the tables more quickly for the next gathering. The food is still good but adding some larger platters with options for fried fish or a combination of standard menu items in larger portions would be appreciated.

    (3)

  • Brandon M.

    My friend introduced to this place. I don't even like crawfish or crawdads like that but I eat like a man and the portions were alright with me. I get sick of wings and tacos and this place was a hidden gem down on Buford Hwy. Also I randomly saw the thick adult film star CHEROKEE gettin her grub on in there too. Carry on.

    (5)

  • Whitney T.

    Man, the crispy tilapia I had here was sooo good! I'm allergic to shellfish so I can't recommend any of it, but my fish was the bomb! My friend said his crab legs were delicious too. Definitely must try Crawfish Shack!

    (5)

  • April B.

    Superb! Super affordable. I'm from MS so I couldn't wait to get my hands on some mud bugs (crawfish)! I'm now a regular! Snow crab legs, fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, you name it, they got it, and it's yummy!

    (5)

  • Jackie H.

    I have had this place on my to-go-to eat list forever. I am glad I finally got to go there. Fresh, hot seafood for my eating pleasure. I ordered the the talapia with four delicious shrimp and my bf had the snapper. We both opted for the cornmeal fried, but you can get it fried with flour. Yum people, yum. I think grilling is an option also. The fries (frozen?) were very crispy and so I liked them. I have to say that one of my shrimp was not deveined. I didn't feel like going to tell them that I wanted another shrimp, but I wasn't happy about minus one shrimp. I really wanted to add a half pound of snow crab to my order, but I was turned off by the $3 dollar steam charge that would accompany it. No thanks. I wish they had more combination platters with crab in it. Very straight forward: you order, you pay and get your number, and the food is brought out to you. It truly is very fresh and cooked to order. The seating consist of five very long picnic tables. Pick a spot and get to it. Prices are reasonable. I will return.

    (3)

  • Cameron G.

    I didn't think the service was great. They got our order wrong but acted as if it was our fault. There were no oysters, which was particularly disappointing. The food that I did have was pretty good, though.

    (3)

  • Jeremy A.

    I was really excited to check out Crawfish Shack Seafood for some mud bugs, knowing they were out of season I made the trek up to Duluth anyways. Unfortunately for me they sold out earlier that day, so I'd recommend calling ahead and learn from my mistake. I decided to go with some Cajun fare and wasn't disappointed. The boudin balls were fantastic and so was their steamed shrimp. Because the restaurant is Asian Infused, I decided to try the Korean BBQ Po-Boy they had on special. Man it was awesome and id really recommend ordering it if they still have it when you visit. This place is great and I can't wait to check back in March to eat a metric ton of crawfish. Prices were very reasonable and the staff was really cool. Plenty of parking as it's in a strip mall. We drove past it since theres a bit of construction around their place so just keep an eye out and you won't miss it.

    (4)

  • Helen K.

    Location: Small shop in a Buford Hwy plaza Food: Affordable, yummy seafood! Service: Poor (Food makes up for it, big time) Go with patience. Luckily for us, we weren't on the verge of starvation otherwise, we would have fainted. You walk into a small shop that you wait in line to order your food like a fast food joint (minus the fast). You can order out or dine-in. We chose to dine-in since it's more convenient. The tables were all full, and those that weren't were still unclean from the customers that had left prior to our seating. We had actually beat out the rush and had found a clean table. For those that came after us, had to clean the tables themselves to find a seating or play musical chairs to move to a clean table once it was available. You take your order number and sit anywhere you want after placing your order. If it's your first time, you may be double guessing yourself on trying out this place once you sit down since the inside isn't too fancy nor the cleanest but it will all be worth it when the food finally comes out... in like 30 minutes. I'm not going to lie, the wait was extremely long until the food comes out. You'll be basically eye-ing down the other tables with the numbers to see when your order would be out. I actually think some of the to-go orders that have been placed after our order came out earlier than our order. Anyways, when the food comes out, you'll be tearing inside for joy. We had ordred a dozen raw oysters, boiled crawfish, and shrimp. We were hoping the raw oysters would come out before the main dishes, but maybe we should have requested it. Normally, I would be frightened at the sight of huge oysters, but these were very good. My on-going crave of crawfish was finally fulfilled and I was very content. I wouldn't want to take anyone here for one of the earlier dates because it's not a pretty site when peeling the shrimp/crawfish with your bare hands nor sucking the flavor from the crawfish heads lol. You have to get messy and work your hands to eat some delicious seafood. For our sides, we had ordered the corn on the cob, hush-puppies, red potatoes, cole-slaw, and corn nuggets. I wasn't a fan of the hush-puppies, but DEFINITELY ORDER CORN NUGGETS. They were so good, they melt in your mouth. I would definitely want to go back for the food. It was a FL(beach food) within GA and as for service and the inside decor, you can look past it for the food!

    (4)

  • Christina A.

    I went there a handful of times when they had a scoutmob deal and restaurant.com vouchers. It is on the slightly pricey side without a coupon, but I would go back without a coupon once in a while (just not as often as I did before). I've tried their oysters, po boys, steamed crawfish, fried platters, and I have been thoroughly happy with all of it! The po boys are my favorite though, because they use the vietnamese bahn mi bread, which is very crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside, and goes so well with the fried shrimp of whatever seafood you choose. It also takes a little bit longer than normal (IMO) for your food to come out, but it's worth it.

    (4)

  • P B.

    Food was excellent! Prices were very reasonable for the food we got! We had boiled craw-fish and boiled shrimp. Fried catfish (which was a bit undercooked) hush puppies and boudin balls. All of this was amazing! We had beignets for desert but they were not very good. Way under cooked. All in all...great Mothers Day outing!

    (4)

  • Elaine T.

    I LOVE seafood and cajun style, and this place is just AMAZING! At first I thought the place was going to be dirty, but it turned out to be fine. My friends and I ordered Shack-tastic Platter. We have a party of six, then we realized ordering two 'For Three' is the cheapest. If you divide it by person, "For Four" is actually not the cheapest. It has mussel, shrimp, crawfish and crab. I loved the corn as well. Everything was quite yummy. Someone warned me the food there would be spicy, but it wasn't that bad. Imagine stuffing yourself with seafood till you are full. That' s just awesome. They did clean the little intestine/dirty stuff in the shrimps. But you need to do it yourself for the crawfish. I also tried their fresh sugarcane juice, which was also quite good. Wish they have more juice choices as well though.

    (4)

  • Seph P.

    A couple of my friends and I just came back from this place and.. I need to take a nap. I recently moved to Atlanta from Los Angeles for school and was unsure if I would be able to find a lot of the food that I have grown to love back home. Yes, Los Angeles would probably be one of the last places you would expect to find crawfish and cajun style food, but there are some pretty good crawfish spots out there (namely Boiling Crab). Having said that, I am so glad to have found Crawfish Shack Seafood. As everyone has chimed in in previous reviews, the wait for your food is long. They even say so on their menu, "the wait is long but worth it". I wholeheartedly agree. We got there at noon and there was only one table there that was full. It seemed pretty empty because we probably beat the lunchtime rush. It is Wednesday after all. My friend who had been there before told us to order the Shack-Tastic Platter for Three. It was plenty of food. None of us had eaten that day and it was a good amount. Just enough to be satisfied without the major food coma to come after. Included in this platter were: snow crab legs, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, potatoes, and corn. It came out in a big steel bowl with a 2nd bowl for shells. We had the choice of ordering boiled or steamed. I can't handle spicy that well and was warned that the boil was pretty spicy. The steamed is apparently good, but nowhere near the same level of flavor. I figured that I could deal with the gastrointestinal discomfort in exchange for great flavor. The wait took about 10 - 20 minutes, but oh god was it worth it. I can tell that the crawfish weren't fresh (it isn't crawfish season yet) but the boil and other foods definitely made up for that. The spice level was just right. Not eye watering, but still had a great flavor and kick. After the three of us finished off the platter, two of us were so excited to try other items on the menu that we decided to split a shrimp po-boy and a side of onion rings. Amazing onion rings and the po-boy bread was perfect. It was a great decision, but on hindsight, the food coma to follow was not conducive to studying afterwards. All in all, I am definitely satisfied with the selection, taste, spice, and overall ambiance that we found here. If you've been to Los Angeles/Orange County and have tried Boiling Crab or other restaurants like it, the boil is not the same. It isn't buttery and saucy like back home, but this boil is a whole different monster. DELICIOUS! I can't wait to come back when crawfish is in season to see how much more awesome the food here will be.

    (5)

  • Delphine L.

    Best of this type of seafood I've ever eaten. The place itself ain't great, but the food tastes great. Wish the lobster roll was bigger, but the flavor was stunning! Long lines and long wait for food! Next time were just going to call in a to go order and eat in comfort elsewhere.

    (4)

  • Jang C.

    I love seafood, so Crawfish Shack seems like heaven to me. I came here for Daniel B.'s popular Buford Highway UYEs and looked forward to it. I ordered the pound of crawfish. It came in a huge metal container with a tiny piece of wet cloth to clean up after yourself when you're done. The crawfish had some heat to it. As I shoved them down my throat, I did choke up a little when the spices went down the wrong hole. I cleaned them up pretty good, from their tails to their little brains. I'm not a fan of hush puppies, but I liked the ones at the Crawfish Shack. The corn on the cob was juicy and good as well. I also tried some fried alligator. I was disappointed because it didn't have that alligator taste to it. Maybe that's a good thing. I don't know, because I do like my alligator to have a slight "aquatic" taste to it so I know I'm eating alligator. Maybe it's just me. The place is huge so it's good for groups. They handled our UYE with no problems. For non-Kosher seafood, this place seems like the place to go. The prices are fair, and I just found out about the restaurant.com coupon. Man, I wish I knew about that earlier. They have a huge menu, and I probably missed some stuff like the Cafe Du Monde beignets that Amy L. wrote about. She better not be lying about that because I'll be looking for that next time I come here.

    (4)

  • L K.

    Not impressed. Waited 15 minutes to place our order when only 3 parties were ahead of us in line then 30 minutes to get our food. The tilapia was crispy and tasty, the hush puppies mediocre and the French fries soggy and flavorless. Not sure how they got such good reviews. We either ordered the wrong thing or just had too high of expectations. We will not be returning.

    (2)

  • Sungjae J.

    went here last week.. it's awesome seafood and plus we had coupon that knocked off $75 off out tab so that made this meal so delicious and much cheaper than what it would have been.. I'm coming back to try the po boy from this place that I always hear about.

    (4)

  • Attaicus C.

    Seafood place excellent I have a cooper with shrimp fried macaroni and cheese coleslaw it was so delicious now I don't know what they said about the give a whole lot of food I'm he was portion correctly but I can eat a lot but it's all fresh seafood I got my likely bring it Friday was so good I want to come back again before I leave. This place is great for seafood lovers..

    (5)

  • Josh M.

    Went here hoping to order the Shacktastic steamed seafood platter for two, but the wife decided she wanted an oyster po' boy instead. I ended up ordering the boiled crawfish meal #6 and a side of onion rings to share. The place was really busy, so our food took about 20-30 minutes to arrive. During the wait, we noticed how dirty the place is. The wife had to roll out a paper towel on the table under her elbows and I had to wipe the table about three times before feeling comfortable enough to put my arms down. I did see a guy walking around half-assedly wiping tables with a damp rag. But, in this kind of place with hands-on messy shell-cracking eating, they should really be spraying the tables with 409 and wiping them thoroughly with a clean towel after each use (either that or provide paper table cloths). They should also have Handi-wipes at the tables. Our food finally arrived and we were generally happy. The oyster po' boy was really, really good, but had obviously been sitting in the kitchen for a little bit. The onion rings were fresh, hot and well constructed. The crawfish were great for crawfish, but I have decided they are not worth the effort for me. Having grown-up eating lobster, crabs, and all kinds of shellfish in New England, the work/reward ratio for crawfish is much too low for me. I stopped eating steamed blue crabs for the same reason. There's just not enough meat! However, if you like crawfish and also enjoy spicy well-seasoned food, you will love the crawfish here. By the time I got to the bottom of the bowl, my lips were on fire.

    (3)

  • Sally T.

    ok be prepared to wait... but when i say its worth it its WORTH IT. Get the Seafood Boudin Balls and try the Grouper. The poboy isnt much to right home about but the crispy fried fish is soooo good. The sides portions are kinda small but the fish is so DANG girl. Get there early because they dont stay open late. I dare say fast before you sit down at a picnic bench to eat.

    (4)

  • Jason C.

    The food here is great. I've been eating here for the past two years and everything on the menu is superb. I specifically love the shrimp po'boys! You cannot go wrong at this place.

    (5)

  • Andre F.

    The service was terribly slow! The rating is more so due to the service issue than the food. The food was really good. Unfortunately I waited entirely too long. The servers were too young and mixing up the orders.

    (2)

  • DJuan L.

    I read reviews prior to coming that spoke of long wait times, so I braced myself before I walked through the door. I had no idea it would take 46 mins to get my food after I ordered though! And I only ordered the softshell crab! I ordered at 4:39 on Friday and got my food at 5:25. Besides the long wait time, I have no complaints. The softshell crabs were the best that I've had. They were a little greasy, which was expected, but were flavorful as well. The Softshell Crab Platter came with (2)Crabs and hushpuppies for about $12. I would definitely go back and try something else, but I'd make sure to call first!

    (4)

  • jane s.

    Honey Child, Sugar Bunch, I just returned home after enjoying a fabulous Sunday afternoon meal with my son. Fried oysters were sublime. They were tender and sweet and the crust was light and crispy. I ordered the fried grouper, and my son ordered the fried red snapper. Both were perfectly executed, but we preferred the snapper. The hush puppies were dense and flavorful. The shrimp were lightly breaded with their seasoned light corn meal crust. My corn and slaw were good, not great, and the french fries were standard frozen crinkle. However, the seafood was so wonderful that I can forgive the lackluster fries. Oh, and I forgot to mention the dipping sauce for the oysters. We dipped everything in it. This Terminator WILL be back!!

    (5)

  • Monique R.

    Update as of 3/17/15: Ok, this is the strangest thing I've ever heard: called at 12:22 on a Tuesday afternoon to place a pick-up order, the waiter tells me they aren't doing any to-go orders for the next two hours because they are too busy?!? Really?!?! You're too busy to take someone's money?! Wow! I'm not sure I want to eat from a place that doesn't have time for willing customers. I do believe I've heard it all now. Original review: First let me say, this place has some of the best seafood I've ever had. The shrimp, the corn, everything is good. They do tend to overseason the veggies so make sure you tell them to go light on that. I love that they are a restaurant and seafood market all in one. Lunchtime can be EXTREMELY busy so get there when the doors open. Speaking of lunchtime, DO NOT go to the restaurant and order to go; call in first. Each time I have gone to order, I have had to wait 45 mins+ to get food. And when you do call in be prepared for them to tell you that they are too busy to take to go orders over the phone. STRANGEST THING EVER! I was actually taken aback by that when they guy told me on the phone. Seems strange that you are too busy to take to go orders but you can answer the phone to say you can't? Oh, ok. Anyway, good food but the service can definitely be better.

    (3)

  • Jackie M.

    I am so full and happy from eating here. We got the boiled platter for 2 and it was soooo good. Very very fresh. They ran out of crawfish while we were there (even though its called crawfish shack.. okay.. i forgive them) they gave us extra crab legs to make up for it. The shrimp, crab and muscles were seasoned very yummy- lots of old bay! I would definitely go here again. In fact, I am thinking about taking my mom and dad for their birthdays next week!

    (5)

  • Kathy H.

    I love the jumbo shrimps here. That's the first thing i make sure i order. The seasoning in the Crawfish makes it stand out from the typical seafood restaurants. And, make room for their delicious spicy corn on a cob and potatoes.

    (5)

  • Elvis J.

    First time visit. Got a lb of crawfish & a 1/2 oyster po boy for $18. A little pricey especially considering that I was still a bit hungry after but fresh seafood Is never cheap. The crawfish was fresh as well as a bit spicy. The oyster po boy had plenty of crispy oysters on an appropriately crunchy French roll with a tangy dressing. Would I be a frequent visitor? Probably not due to the price. Would I come back? Yes, as there were a few more items I would like to sample.

    (4)

  • Naima W.

    The Crawfish Shack is an awesome restaurant for those who love Cajun seafood. I found out about this place through word of mouth a couple of years ago and I come here every time I'm in the mood for really good seafood take out. The restaurant is not very big and is usually really crowded so I always place my order to go. The Crawfish Shack is not a hole in the wall but it's not super fancy either. There are long community picnic tables for those who choose to dine in. The decor has a fishing theme and it's a super casual environment. You stand in (what is usually) a very long line to place your order and they bring your meal out when it's ready. I love the grouper meal and think it's great you can order your fish lightly battered or crispy. Since grouper is a delicate fish, the owner suggested I get the lightly battered option on my first visit and I've been ordering it that way ever since. The meal comes with four fried shrimp and two sides. I like the cole slaw and boiled red potatoes as my sides. I have also had the corn on the cob and fries as sides and those are just ok. The remoulade sauce is made in-house and is a great condiment over the tartar or cocktail sauce. You pay a little extra for the remoulade but it's worth it! Boudin balls (deep fried balls of rice, seafood, parsley and cajun seasonings) are fairly new to the menu. They come in pork or seafood and the latter is delicious. The prices are a little higher than you would expect for a take out meal but they use the freshest seafood and quality ingredients. In fact, they have glass cases in the front with the seafood on display so you can see and smell how fresh it is when you first walk in the door. The only reason I didn't give this restaurant five stars is because I always have to wait a minimum of 30 minutes for my order to be prepared. I realize everything is made to order but I don't think it should take that long to fry fish.

    (4)

  • Joy B.

    One of the best seafood places in Atlanta! Always fresh, which explains the wait but worth it!

    (5)

  • Christina T.

    I love the food here, the seasoning is so good, but seems like everytime I come here the service gets worse and worse. It should not be 2.5 hours from the time I enter the establishment to the time I receive my food.

    (3)

  • Jason D.

    After hearing about this place from all my foodie friends, John Kessler, Christiane Lauterbach, you name it, I had to see what all the fuss was about. So, we ordered up some shrimp, some crawfish, and my wife got a tilapia po-boy. Crawfish came up first, and YOWZA, these things are crazy hot, and crazy delicious. So much amazing flavor out of these things, I sucked the heads out, too. How they inject all that spice in those little things I'll never know, but I'll tell you they do crawfish better than I've had anywhere. The shrimp was pretty good, nice breading. Fries, good. Corn, really good. My wife really enjoyed her tilapia po-boy, said it was some of the best fried fish she'd ever had. I'd have to say I'll definitely be back. This place is definitely on my ATL go-to food joints.

    (5)

  • Ivan S.

    The day was strange enough. Pick up my friend from his office, listen to him negotiate legalese on his cell while another lawyer on the other end undoubtedly annoys HIS friend sitting nearby, ultimately arriving at the Chamblee police station to get fingerprinted. Oh, did I mention that said friend had talked me into getting a concealed weapons license and the first step is going to get your prints done? Actually the conversation went more like this: "Yeah, I need to renew my license. Want to come with and then grab lunch?" "Uh, ok." "You can get one too!" "Wait, we're not talking about driver's licenses, are we?" The things you're talked into when you're a Man of Leisure (otherwise known as "going on month 3 of unemployment.") With our prints done and us being near Buford Hwy, I suggested The Crawfish Shack. Most Yelpers have described it adequately. Small, clean, with a large case of sea life on ice dominating the room. There is, at best, seating for a dozen people in there. (When the weather cools, more tables will be added outside, the proprietor assured us.) I ordered a pound of crawfish and some extra hush puppies. My friend ordered a fried tilapia and some boiled shrimp. Both of us were quite pleased. My crawfish (oh, how I keep wanting to type "crawdads") were spicy and delicious. I mean it; if you're one to steer tang from your tongue, you may want to avoid these mudbugs. I was in heaven. Tails in my mouth, tang on my tongue, and I sucked the head too. It was a sexual innuendo trifecta. The proprietor stopped by to see how we were liking his food. Along with the outdoor seating, he told us his plans to serve po boys in the near future. Oh yeah, sign me up. I can't wait to get 12 inches of po boy into my mouth. (And that, dear Yelper, is how you slide one last innuendo deep, deep, harder and deeper into your review.) 4.5 stars

    (4)

  • Whitlee H.

    This place was good. I been to new Orleans and this food comes pretty close. A pound of crawfish is a little expensive in my opinion but it is good a worth it. I had the catfish poboy and it is amazing..they arent open really late but I do recommend this place and parking is free and you will never have any trouble finding a park either.

    (4)

  • Annie L.

    This place is decent. A pound of crawfish won't fill you up---better order 2 lbs. Corn on the cob is tasty. Fries are nothing to brag about. I think the service is wonderful---they even provide small, wet towels so you can wipe your hands with. Pricing is reasonable---it's like $5-$6/lb of crawfish I believe? Better get it boiled. NOT steamed. It's probably the best place I've found that's close by, but I've had better.

    (4)

  • Amanda P.

    My review is not about the food but about the servive. The woman at the front was exceptionally helpful and seeet. Shrimp is poppin tho!!

    (5)

  • Lamar M.

    Great place for seafood (boil). My first visit was great my food was pass excellent. After seeing Anthony Bourdain the layover atl I had to check it out been feening for seafood I find the place.

    (4)

  • Daniel P.

    This place is fine if you have no exposure to actual Louisiana fish fry or boiled crawfish. The crawfish were incredibly small and the food over all wasn't worth the price paid. It's not terrible, just not worth the cost in the least.

    (2)

  • Diedre R.

    We ordered from here today at work, and found out that they only deliver if you place an order for $100 or more. So someone from the office went and pick it up and brought it back. I got the 10 pc shrimp dinner for $8.99, and the shrimp were no larger than shrimp i could have gotten from Publix, but they were nicely battered and tasted fresh. The hushpuppies (2) were gone before I knew it. I only have one thing to say about that....make them bigger or give me more (does that count at two things?) DELISH The red potatoes, not so much. overcooked describes it best. but I ate the skin also.....so afterwards I had a feeling of still being hungry...like maybe i should have ordered the 15 pcs or some other platter. good thing is the office buys us lunch on friday and the lady that orders the lunch likes to try new places. so...i will most def be trying again and again oh yeah everything i had was DEEP fried and that was just how i liked it, but you can also request broiled and steamed.

    (3)

  • Toni W.

    A friend had recommended this place months ago and we finally decided to try it. The storefront isn't visible from the street but if you follow directions it is not hard to find the little plaza. The owner was very personable, friendly and helpful. We ordered the boiled seafood platter for two and split a crawfish po' boy. The po' boy was great (and inexpensive). It made me want to try the other varieties of po' boys they had to offer. The seafood boil was fantastic and spicy! There was plenty of food for two- we had plenty of leftovers. They were out of blue crab but he doubled up on any other seafood of our choice (we chose mussels). The potatoes in the boil were so creamy and delicious (I crave then now). This place is definitely worth checking out. You get good seafood for a reasonable price.

    (5)

  • Paul K.

    Just updating my review. Still the best crawfish in town, most definitely. Have yet to try any of the po boys myself. But upon hearing that they sell out as well...I think a pre-order by telephone is ideal for that....the thing is you always want more then that when you get there, especially if all the tables are packed and one of the employees just happens to walk by you carrying a full order of food to another table. So... tempting... to order just one more platter... one more....*wipes drool* All in good news though, is that they are expanding the "shack" a bit more to the neighboring commercial alot next door. Not verified, but owner talks of that it wont turn to a sit and be waitered type deal, still going with the "casual fresh food" a-la-Bone Heads style. Which suites me fine and I believe others, especially since we're still in this economy slump. All for the better since that means more of us that can "sit to eat" and enjoy the freshness of the food as the orders come out. Fingers cross if they can maybe add a liquor license. Beer and seafood, always a winning combination.

    (5)

  • John D.

    Wow is this place over-priced. Not sure what the upcharge for seafood is in Atlanta, but almost $20 for a lobster roll poboy (proper term is poor boy btw). I can head up to Maine and get one roadside for $5. And a 20% "gratuity" added for groups of 6 or more? That is offensive. Keep in mind I owned a restaurant. Went with a fried oyster poboy. Sure I am spoiled by having had impeccable ones in New Orleans. But then again, the world should aspire to that level. This one surely did not. Mostly flavorless. The "remoulade" sauce was thin mayo. Was there spice in there? Also, for these prices, what the hell is up with the dishes? Is this a cafeteria or a restaurant? This place supports my position that if one wants seafood, one should be eat at a restaurant on a coast, either ocean-side or major lake-side.

    (2)

  • Heather N.

    The thrill is gone. Po Boys were good but not great, overly sauced and pickled, and certainly not worth $10 with no sides. Catfish had a metallic flavor and the cocktail sauce still tastes like it has old horseradish in it. Cheers~

    (3)

  • Bill S.

    Great food but get there early due to long lines. Slow in delivery but worth the wait.

    (4)

  • Addy C.

    Fried grouper, 4 jumbo shrimp, & 2 sides for $6.75?!! Yep, and it's also FRESH seafood, cooked-to-order, and super delicious! Check out the menu in the photos - I was so excited when I saw the prices, and that combined with all the great Yelp reviews already written - I couldn't wait to try the food! As other reviewers mentioned, keep in mind there are only 3 tables since they do mostly take-out business. Lucky for us, we got a table and with that, highly personable service. My friend was interested in the owner's story: the family-owned restaurant is run by a Vietnamese-American who was born & raised in Georgia, and learned Cajun cooking from his friends in Baton Rouge. Apparently he learned very well :) Their food is very good, and I didn't even try their Cajun crawfish which is their specialty. I love that folks are saying the food is as good as (or better than, too) New Orleans, Maryland, Charleston, etc. - and I second that :) The restaurant started 8 months ago, and they've already been doing a lot of catering for some big businesses in the area. Some chefs have come to visit, too. Word-of-mouth is really working! For today's lunch, I got Meal #3 which included lightly fried grouper, 4 jumbo fried shrimp (deveined, too - yay), 2 hushpuppies, & 1/2 cob of Cajun sweet/spicy corn. We liked the hushpuppies so much we got another side order of 6 hushpuppies for $1. I loved everything on my plate, but esp. my grouper. My friend got Meal #2 which had 10 jumbo shrimp & 2 sides (she got the hushpuppies & corn, too) for $6.50 - she enjoyed her lunch very much, too. I'll definitely be back to try the other seafood (crawfish, blue crab, fried oysters, etc.) I love my Buford Hwy :) FYI - this place is easy to miss b/c the strip mall is located almost perpendicular to Buford Hwy. It's easy to see the storefront when you're going south on Buford Hwy, but not so much when you're headed north.

    (5)

  • Elwis Z.

    Yes. We went today with my crew it was my third time there and I need to be fair by mentioning first two times.Every time we had the most expensive dish there cajun mix with shrimps crab legs mudbugs snow etc.. $25 per person. First time was great fresh food they gave us discount $80 for 4 people great service over all we thought the food was totally worth the money. Second time it was little worst but still ok the took our order before we came so we didnt have to wait no discount but food was still good so we were happy. Today thou its another story we called before so we wouldnt have to wait like we did call before, since we got only one hour for lunch apparently the owners mother picked up the phone and told us that we couldnt order food ahead like we did before and that we have to wait in line. OK We got there no line at all like the lady said over the phone so we ordered our food $100 for 4 people. They gave Us YESTERDAYS food with bunch of sausage and potatos instead of shrimps soaked with salty water from day before way overcooked along with mud bugs and corn that you could not eat because they were so overcooked to the point of spliting in your fingers to nothing. Very dissapointed we will not go back there we paid good money for the food and these people cheated and robbed us. We didnt complain because luck of time. Like I said before they do know how to make great meal and definitely got recepy for it, but will serve old food so there is no losses. SEAFOOD NEED TO BE FRESH TO BE GOOD common knowledge. YES THEY DO THAT. They did that to us and we really want to believe that the owner dont run this place like that however it happened in his resteurant. Maybe someone in charge that day needs to retire huh? I hate to say it but this is my very fair review of this place after 3 time we been there and I am sure I can sign 3 more ppl below.

    (1)

  • Steven G.

    Oh hell yes! Doesn't get any better than this place! Cajun food is so damn good and Crawfish Shack is the only place to go. This is not a traditional seafood place so don't get your wires crossed here. This is a cajun place. Po-boys, oysters, crawfish, boudin, potatoes and corn, etc. I love crawfish...not the sissy crawfish that have no flavor but the manly crawfish with enough spice to make your head pop open. They cook em right there on the spot for you and they are hot! Best crawfish in Atlanta, period. I think I"m going by tonight just because I can.

    (5)

  • Kate T.

    I am not normally near Buford Hwy but my friend suggested we go here and I had not had crawfish in a long time. It took awhile to order because I just couldn't chose what to get. I finally decided on a pound of the crawfish with an order of corn and the hushpuppies. When the food finally came out, a steaming order of crawfish, buttery corn and crispy hushpuppies. The crawfish were good, tasted fresh they were a little too spicy for my taste. These are of course cajun so I should have anticipated the spicy. The corn was sweet and delicious, buttered a little too much but still yummy. I love, love the hushpuppies. Awesome flavor crispy on the outside and softy on the inside. I will come back just for those. Overall not bad, the lady at the counter seemed standoffish and rude. I will try the fried jumbo shrimp next time, my friend got them and she seemed to really like them.

    (5)

  • Yisi L.

    Back for Po-Boy. It was my first Po-Boy, so I don't want to comment. Not my cup of tea though. Will order platter and share with friends next time. I noticed that they use the same frozen mussels as I do... shelled mussels from New Zealand. I got them from H-mart. Giant and meaty! --------------------- This place looks a little bit crappy (sorry no offensive), but the food is amazing. Three of us share a boiled platter for 1, a fried flounder/shrimp/cajun fries combo and a lobster roll. The platter was spicy, but really great. We ordered another canjun seasoned fries. The lobster roll was lame compared to the other two. Next time I'll order platter (for 1 portion is actually plenty) and the fries!

    (4)

  • Micah W.

    Buford Hwy- never disappoints. Good Stuff: The crawfish- of course!- they were excellent. Really spicy, like burning my lips spicy, but delicious. Service was good, fast, and friendly. The Downside: Meal came with hush puppies and corn on the cobb but I was a bit disappointed in the portion size of the sides. The corn on the cobb was itty-bitty and I only got three small hush puppies. Was hoping for more to use to soak up the yummy crawfish juice :( Smells kinda funny- mixture of fishy smell and cleaning supplies. But once we got the food, we really didn't notice it anymore. No patio. They had placed a couple tables outside, so you could sit out there and eat, but its not really a great set up- so in my opinion it's inside only eating. Overall, I'll definitely be returning when in the mood for some crawfish! Yum!

    (4)

  • Amaryllia L.

    50% coupon (up to $10 off) from ScoutMob. * Fried Tilapia "meal" (2 sides included) for $10: very fresh and tasty and will probably be what I'll order next time (my brother got it this time). * Limited special of 5 Fried Pork Boudin balls for $5: pretty darn tasty. * Full-size Shrimp Po Boy for $9: this was my first experience with shrimp po boys and I wasn't impressed. is it supposed to come with huge slices of tomato that made the whole thing soggy and pickles that overpowered the flavor of everything else? * Side of 6 little Hush Puppies for $2: we ordered this intending for it to be appetizer but it came out at the same time as the entrees. I thought these were a bit dense and slightly undercooked/doughy. I'll likely be back to try some other foods but if not, I'll be back to try their Cafe Du Monde beignets for sure!

    (4)

  • Hank H.

    It went like this: me: do you have anything grilled that isn't breaded? her: yes, you want the fish! me: um, I'll have the grouper her: okay, what sides would you like? me: I'll have red potatoes and corn on the cob her: okay, because you don't want breading, you want the light breading me: actually, I can't have ANY breading, do you serve it grilled or blackened? her: no, but the light breading is VERY light me: um, that's okay, thanks for your help. Okay, she's young and I just can't give a one star review on the first visit but I don't really see more visits on the future...

    (2)

  • Vijay D.

    This is a great place to head to if you're wanting fresh seafood treated southern style. The crawfish is awesome, mainly due to the spicy broth they are cooked in. Their po'boys are delicious. Definitely try this place if you don't have the money to have a meal at the Atlanta fish market.

    (4)

  • Lyndsay K.

    The Fella and I finally made it to Crawfish Shack last Sunday after a couple of failed attempts - thanks to their silly weeknight hours. But we'd been talking about it ever since, so I was glad we finally made it happen. I ordered the boiled platter and The Fella got the fried one...and boy was there a ton of food (and also a $74 bill, so...)! The line to order was short, but took for-freaking-ever, which I didn't understand. The drinks are by the bottle, so no refills - but that didn't bother me. The Fella, who tends to drink a lot, was smart enough to buy 2 while in line so he didn't have to stand in that 20 minute line a second time. We both thoroughly enjoyed our food and I thought I'd go back until I read the owner's response to Roy's review below. That kinda made my mouth drop open and now I'm not so sure this is a place I want to support. Hey owner - not cool. You can be as pissed as you want, but I'd probably not post it in that manner. Just sayin.

    (3)

  • E W.

    Don't go here if you want a really clean environment. Minus the weird, sticky picnic tables, the food is really good. It's rare that I find a good seafood here in Atlanta that serves fresh seafood. I ordered the shrimp po boy and it was delicious. I'm planning to go back very soon. And it may help if you call in your order a head of time because you will have to wait awhile for your food to be cooked.

    (4)

  • Biao C.

    The seafood here is really fresh, and the price is quite reasonable. I really enjoy having cheap but fresh seafood there in the casual environment. Their boiled seafood platter is my favorite. The only downside about that place, IMHO, is the waiting time. 30 min of waiting is pretty normal is you go there on a Fri or Sat night.

    (4)

  • Luke T.

    Meh.. what can I say. Oysters, Shrimp, Catfish are fresh and good. Crawfish is so-so.. get a pound if you really wanna try it Service is KAPUT. Waited forever for food from the kitchen. Darn tables are dirty. They have this picnic table and it has collected a a filthy amount of crap between the 2*4 cracks in the table surface... I swear the cucaracha must love this place at nite..... Bottom line, if you love good food but don;t care about the cucarachas or waiting forever to get your darn meal .. then by all means come here.

    (2)

  • Cheryl C.

    Disgusting! Served congealed margarine to me twice when I requested drawn butter.... Oh they don't have "real" butter! Wtf ! Dirty, horrible service, mediocre everything!

    (1)

  • Sk C.

    Awesome customer service from the guys who work here and the food is amazing! Try the crawfish but be aware of the spicy ness of it, get a drink. Pretty anything on the menu is great!

    (5)

  • Kailey X.

    I love the spicy crawfish!!! Very juicy and hot! It is a must have for those who love spicy and fresh seafood. I would definitely come back again and try other seafood. They all look great!

    (5)

  • Lucy W.

    I'm all for an abundance of seafood, and I think the "shack-ier" the better... Well, Crawfish Shack is in a strip mall though not quite shack-like. I tried the tilapia and shrimp lightly fried with cornmeal flour, with a corn on the cob section and hush puppies for sides. The tilapia tasted fresh enough, but the shrimp, which would have been better boiled, lacked the snap that I like in fresh shrimp. The corn was probably cooked in the same Old Bay flavored water as the seafood so it was nice and spiced, but again, lacked the snap that I like in fresh corn. I wish there were more boil or steamed options...a good steamed fish with a bit of butter would have been awesome. Also wish they had fried clams but I do understand the limits to fresh seafood in this landlocked city. Apparently Atlanta has "discovered" this place, after it being here for a couple years...a review in the AJC has crowded this place up!

    (3)

  • Nate L.

    Food is great, however it takes entirely too long. 40 minutes to get a cup of gumbo and half a crawfish po' boy to go is insanity. I might come back when I don't have anything else in my life going on. Definitely not a work lunch place.

    (3)

  • Shawn B.

    Love this place, great food, quick service. Usually always packed, so I call in my order for pick up. Not a fancy place decor wise, but if you want great seafood, this is your place.

    (5)

  • Alexandra C.

    This place used to be fantastic when it first opened up and has gone straight downhill ever since. I guess they couldn't keep up with the traffic coming in there. I went in a couple of weeks ago and the place was disgusting!!! Sticky floors, sticky tables, and very humid which made it worse. They have switched to using the cheap napkins! I mean cmon guys! don't do your customers like that! And then to top it off I brought a friend from out of town to show off to them how good the food is and the shrimp were so tough we could eat them! If they clean this place up and bring back the quality that was there when it first opened I would be glad to give it 5 stars!

    (2)

  • Kyong M.

    Good was good, place was clean, good service. The only thing i wished was that I had a lemon wedge to clean my hands afterwards. And beignets. Too bad it's only available during weekends. Place was packed during lunch on a weekday. That's a sure sign that you've made a good decision on a lunch location.

    (4)

  • Adrienne R.

    We LOVE this place. The first time we went, we went back the next day...This is probably one of the best and resonably priced seafood restaurants in Atlanta. We travel far to get there, but it's worth every bit!

    (5)

  • Sky D.

    The food was decent. I enjoyed my meal and left. There was only one memorable lasting thought about my visit and that was the quotes on the wall. I loved them.

    (3)

  • Candace S.

    I hate to have to give this place one star. The food is so good. But.. My husband and I came here earlier this evening to scratch our seafood itch (not our first time, but we hadn't been in 8 or so months since we moved out of the area). Every thing was fine -- I grabbed some peach mango tea which was surprisingly good and sweet, we ordered, sat down to wait on our food and proceeded to have a conversation. During this conversation, I notice something moving in the corner of my eye. I turn to look at the wall (the green one, part of the 'entrance' into the kitchen/employee area) and see not one, but TWO roaches running around the wall. There was a woman at a table just inches from where the roaches were crawling and she either didn't notice or didn't care, but after my husband confirmed I was not hallucinating, I asked one of the employees if those were roaches. He proceeded to grab a napkin and try to kill them with his hand -- how disgusting. I kindly asked for the manager and notified him of what I observed and requested a refund. He did not seem shocked by my roach sighting, but did apologize and issued a full refund. When leaving I tried to spot a Health Inspection Score and had no such luck. Thank goodness for Google --- I couldn't find a score updated beyond February 2013. They scored a 95 in 2/2013. However, that was a follow-up inspection after they received a 63 in 1/2013. That being said.. I will never eat here again. That's unfortunate though because the food really is good.

    (1)

  • Brandy T.

    Went at 5:30 on a Monday. No wait. Ordered boiled crawfish for my little Louisiana self. 3 lbs. All for me. And I devoured every last head, tail, and worthy claw. Reminded me of home. Those little Vietnamese can do crawfish right, yeah!

    (5)

  • Marv H.

    I've been here a few times and tried a few different things on the menu. The shrimp and fish are pretty good. Though the quality of the fish didn't seem that high. For the prices you pay, it seems like you'd get a little more. The sides were nothing fancy and small portion sizes. I don't see what the rave is about here by others. Maybe because it's one of the few places in the area? But I don't think ordering in line, sitting at a table, grabbing your ice from a cooler, bad tasting tea, mediocre fish, or the small portion sizes make for more than two-stars.

    (2)

  • Patrick D.

    First stop in my summer of new lunch places in Atlanta. This place is was a hit! People behind the counter were very friendly and explained what the deal was to me. Had the shrimp po-boy, fries, and a drink. Less than $10.00 total and it was outstanding. Shrimp and bread were fresh, and the remoulade was spot on. If you are looking for something better than a chain, but cheaper than a white tablecloth joint, check out this place.

    (5)

  • Jiewen Chen S.

    Great place to eat, awesome service. Only issue is the wait, but trust me it is worth it. I've had almost everything on the menu. Well known for the boiled crawfish, crabs, and shrimp. Best thing to do is dine in with family or friends.

    (5)

  • Shica B.

    I have been trying to get to this place for a nice long while, and finally made it to the Shack this week. I spent last week in New Orleans and had a mostly bad experience when it came to food selection. Wouldn't you know it that I had to come back home to ATL in order to have a decent NOLA fare! I got there around 12:15PM for lunch crowd in the middle of the week. It took between 5-10 minutes to get our order placed. Once we sat down at one of the many seats, it took about another 10 minutes for our orders to come out. I ordered the combo with red snapper and shrimp. I had sweet tea to drink (glad that I did not request any other beverage, it was bottled options only). I asked for corn and sweet potato tots (they were supposed to have fries, but only had tots, it was $1.50 extra). The red snapper was seasoned extremely well. The shrimp was tasty, tender and fresh. The corrn was superb, I wish that I had more. The tots... sigh. I LOVE Alexia brand sweet potato tots. I do not, however, believe that they should be served in a restaurant as a side, particularly if the restaurant is going to charge me a $1.50 premium for them. They were not hot, they actually had a small chill. For some reason, they gave me an entire ramekin filled with powdered sugar that must have been to dip the tots into - weird. My dining companion enjoyed the tilapia and was pleased with that meal as well. I will definitely return!

    (4)

  • Amy D.

    I started eating here with my mom back before the place expanded. Now they offer a small grocery section along with fresh seafood for purchase to prepare at home and their restaurant fare. I love the shrimp here. One of these days I'll try a po boy, but for now the fried shrimp platter is doing me right. The breading is just right, not too much not too little. The hush puppies are small and flavorful, the sweet potato tots are delicious (and come with powdered sugar), I found the red potatoes to be spicy but still good. The only downside was the long wait for our food and the weird portion inconsistency. My mom got a mountain of coleslaw and tatertots, and I got three hush puppies and four small red potatoes...

    (5)

  • Toni I.

    The place is the best I have had for seafood in Atlanta by far that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Reminds me of home. Will be back with friends soon.

    (5)

  • Tramaine W.

    It's not good enough for a 30 min drive but if I lived close by I'd probably eat here once a week. I found the fried tilapia and fried shrimp to be the best options, the breading is seasoned nicely. The hush puppies are also pretty good. The potatoe salad was not good and the butter that came with the boiled shrimp ruined it for me. Come on people the butter is what makes it! The place was not particularly outstanding but its a good neighborhood spot for some seafood.

    (3)

  • Carter N.

    Love the food. Hate the wait. Terrible customer service. If the employees were courteous and the wait was cut in half I would frequent this place more often. Called in 10 minutes ago for a take out order and was told they are not taking orders over the phone and that I have to come in due to being busy. I will take my business where it is appreciated.

    (3)

  • Thuktha S.

    picked up some crawfish and jumbo shrimp sat night and it was the best I've ha in GA!!! sugar cane drink was good to!!

    (5)

  • Blaq R.

    Acknowledged as soon as I came in. The guy at the register was great, explained the menu in detail. He explained how I can save. I got the Shack Tastic platter, and it was off the hook**** Made to order. shrimp was cooked a little too much but either way it was great. I got it spicy and it was really nice and hot like I like it. I ordered the seafood boulin. I must say that was delicious. I will try there pork boulin next time but I dont think it can possibly top the saa You can also purchase fresh shrimp, fish, etc there and they look really fresh. I was also told that the price is a $1.00 cheaper than supermarket prices. I visited today around 3PM. There was no line and 2 families dining in. I think I came at the best time of day Glad I visited and will be definitely be going back. Food and service was great. I would recommend everyone to try it!!!

    (5)

  • Happy M.

    I was very disappointed visiting the place. Crawfish was overprice that doesnt match up its quality.

    (1)

  • Steve F.

    I previously gave this place 5 stars. I dropped it down because the service has gone waaaaaay downhill. I still like the food, but after my last attempt to order takeout, I doubt I will ever be back. Word to yelpers. If you place a phone order, and the guy seems rude, he doesn't repeat your order back to you, asks you to repeat yourself, then hangs up on you- he most likely got your order WRONG, and they'll expect you to pay for their screwup. The customer is NOT always right here. I never get so furious as when someone tells me to my face that I'm lying. "that's not what you ordered, I took your order" That sort of bull cr@p attitude is enough for me to never go back and for me to tell everyone I know about it.

    (1)

  • Chairman B.

    okay, folks, this is the place for seafood!!!! try it.

    (5)

  • D L.

    Wow, this place has grown so much since my last visit! Went before closing time. Ordered crawfish, boiled. Boiled = spicy, steamed = not spicy. I like the spices used, nice heat. Thought crawfish were a good size. Worth the work and mess to get the tail meat. Plenty for people who devour the ENTIRE thing. Very friendly service. The staff provide actual service. Like, providing a cup with ice instead of telling you "get it yourself, over there". Cleaning up quickly. There's no nasty, fishy odor when you enter the establishment. One warning- watch out for the slippery floors! No grip. No grip.

    (4)

  • John V.

    Buckets of shrimp. Great menu, great platter. I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Tracie J.

    Cooked to order, fresh and hot! That's how I want my seafood and that's what I got. I ordered shrimp with hush puppies and red potatoes. The shrimp and hush puppies were delicious and I could have done without the potatoes. Maybe next time I'll try a different side. On Saturdays and Sundays, they serve beignets, so I got an order of 3. Two of them were too thick and not quite cooked all the way through on the inside. The one that was not as thick, was just right and really really good. I'll definitely go back and try a few other menu items.

    (4)

  • R. S.

    I searched "best seafood" and Crawfish Shack came up. I eat a lot of seafood and wanted to try a new spot. I am very happy I tried it! I ordered the 10 pc large shrimp with corn and potato salad. I ate it there because I wanted to get out of the office for a spell. When the young lady brought me my plate, she said, "Our large shrimp were not large enough today, so we gave you a few more shrimp." I was pleasantly surprised and happy about that! I will most certainly be going back to my new seafood joint. You can have your seafood prepared broiled, steamed, or fried. The meal came out hot and ready to eat. The corn had a delicious garlic butter on it that made it divine. The potato salad was made with just enough of every ingredient it should. The large shrimp were lightly battered and seasoned to perfection. The meal was great.

    (4)

  • Bill G.

    Despite being almost invisible from the road, the Crawfish Shack has managed to really stand out in the cluttered and confusing world of Buford Highway. The front counter looks more like a grocery counter than a restaurant, because of all the fresh seafood on display and available for purchase (if you choose to cook your own). I have always been greeted by one of several young, patient, articulate Vietnamese girls at the counter. Platters and po' boy sandwiches are the main attractions. Once the order is taken, you take a number, grab your Zapp's chips and a drink (I like half unsweet tea, and half mango tea), and sit at a picnic table until your cooked-to-order food arrives. The platter can be fried, steamed or boiled. Boiled is particularly hot, and steamed is hot enough. The sandwiches come out with a nice remoulade sauce on toasted Amoroso (i.e., Philly cheesesteak) bread. Fries are ordinary "crinkle cut". Just about everything has some Cajun seasoning on it. Asian touches include the fresh-squeezed sugar cane beverage, spring rolls and egg rolls. The platters and sandwiches are both fresh and good. There are all manner of hot sauces and ketchup to bring them up to your personal standards. The customers are diverse and enthusiastic. The employees are attentive, making sure to check on everyone before the meal is finished. Somehow, the blend of New Orleans, Philly and Vietnam all work together and the result is a resounding sucess. Come and try this place - they appreciate and deserve your support.

    (4)

  • Bobby C.

    My wife is from the coast and we are used to having red beans and overflowing poboys in our cajun fare. Here. .. no red beans and the po boys are lacking substance. The Boudin balls were great though. Add red beans to the menu and dont skimp on the po boys!!

    (2)

  • Michael L.

    Came out here a few weeks back...and perhaps my delay in reviewing reflects my (lack) of enthusiasm. Here's what we had. 2 filets of tilapia lightly breaded, 4 shrimp, with cajun fries and hushpuppies- The tilapia was definitely on the fishy tasting side...did not taste fresh...even though it was breaded lightly and fried perfectly. Kudos to the cooking...but not the freshness. The shrimp was decent, the cajun (frozen) fries were passable, hushpuppies ok as well. soft shell crab (3 of them) $13.99- these were ok...tiny but decently tasty. For all the 4-5 star reviews, I guess our expectations were too high. I'm not baggin' on this joint...as we'll probably be back sometime...but it took us long enough to come out here for the first time...it might be a while before the next.

    (3)

  • Robert M.

    It is hard not to love this place. It is a no frills seafood joint run by Vietnamese owners but insinuates itself as a Cajun / New Orleans style seafood shack. A little odd but it works. The seafood is fresh as can be and cooked to perfection. My favorite is the Jumbo shrimp boiled Cajun' style with lots of spice. Fried seafood platters (fried fish, fried shrimp with 2 sides) are very good. The place is not expensive given the quality and portions. I have to say that this place is in my top three or five in my neighborhood. I go here often and will continue to do so. I highly recommend this place which says something given that it is located in a part of town with many , many good inexpensive ethnic restaurants.

    (4)

  • Hieu H.

    ummmm....really?? 4 and 5 stars for this place? Chambodia?....ummm...I cannot think of a single Asian person who calls Buford Highway "Chambodia", and i actually take offense to that..yeah...let's just go ahead and lump ALL of the minorities into one catch-all phrase If you think this is "good" crawfish, then you've never had West coast crawfish. The mudbugs they pass off here are old and tasteless, nothing like the fresh, juicy, crawfish at The Boiling Crab and they're covered in this seasoning that will make you forget all about Old Bay. I have waited in line for over an hour at The Boiling Crab because the crawfish is sooo absolutely mind-blowingly good (and that's their normal wait time!). The Crawfish Shack is ok at best, but after eating at The Boiling Crab, nothing else compares.

    (1)

  • Michelle C.

    This place is soooo good and the best part is you can get a coupon on restaurant.com ! Everything on the menu I have tried thus far has been delicious. I especially LOVE the king crab and the french fries. Oh yeah and also the oysters...the crawfish and hush puppies. I guess I love everything here. Pros: Oysters, King crab, hush puppies, french fries and awesome service (from the non-Vietnamese guy lol) Cons: closes REALLY early!!! When they are closed they are CLOSED. Don't even bother.

    (4)

  • Helena W.

    *sigh* I hurt myself. I ate 5 hours ago and my tummy still hurts. But what can I say, it was sooooo good! I tried to stop myself but my will power for self control is equal to that of a four year old staring at a cupcake. I attended a UYE with Other and we ordered a broiled shack-tastic and a fry-tastic for one. It was a crap ton of food!! We purchased a $50 restaurantdotcom GF and printed prior to coming, I would suggest you see if its available still. Everything was so very good! I have to give Other his kudos... that shack-tastic makes you work for your dinner. The fry-tastic came with a spicy orange sauce....fab-u-lous!! Oh! I selected the grouper vs the catfish.... I will be getting that again!! Other mentioned the spices in the broiled dish were a little strong and it was hard to tase the flavor of the meat(why I gave it 4 rather than 5 stars). He mentioned he would get it steamed next time. Love the picnic tables placed side by side... its like an instant party! Service was excellent!! Its not for fine dining but I can see myself sharing group meals with friends here in the future. We will be back!!

    (4)

  • Lee G.

    I know what you're thinking... What is Stacy G, Mr Suburbia, doing on Buford Highway? I know, it is crazy. But this place is very close to the playground at PDK, and every dad knows it is THE place to be on a nice Saturday morning. Makes sense to try a yelp favorite if I'm in the neighborhood. Actually I've been to Crawfish Shack twice now, and have been impressed. The folks there have been very accommodating to a dad with two kids in tow. They don't really have a kids menu but are quick to point out suggestions my kids will like. I appreciate that. On both occasions I've had the jumbo shrimp, which are lightly battered and fried. They are large and not the least bit greasy. On my first visit I thought they were a little on the al dente side. Maybe I'm used to my shrimp being over cooked. But these guys were a little, um, toothy. They were a little better on the second visit. Still very good shrimp for land-locked Atlanta. Today I split a pound of boiled crawfish with a buddy. Was my first time trying the critters like this and I was impressed. The sizes of the bugs were not consistent, some large and some small. But I enjoyed the experience a lot. Even got the nerve to suck the juice out of the head (holy innuendo, Batman). My buddy raves about their shrimp poboys. I haven't tried them, but they look delicious. If they are looking for things to improve on, I'd suggest... - Coke Fountain. I hate buying them out of a can. - Hush puppies should be included with the meal. Kinda stinks that I have to burn one of my two side item choices to get some. I'm just accustomed to this I suppose. All in all, this place probably lives up to the hype. I'll keep coming back on playground days.

    (4)

  • Sandia J.

    We ordered 2 meals--one w/ snapper and 4 shrimps and the other one w/ 10 large shrimps. Excellent taste w/ just enough seasoning to bring out the fresh seafood taste. Hush puppies were the best that I had. Thinly coated, just as described. We were stuffed w/ all the sides...

    (4)

  • Fate Z.

    I am giving this place a 3 stars for now because I only tried one dish, the fried alligator and cajun fries. Based on that one dish this is place is "A-OK." We got there on a Saturday evening around 7 pm and the place was in full swing for dinner. You wouldn't expect an awesome seafood place to be randomly located in this place. One pro is you're not fighting for a parking spot in a popular crowded location. One note about the decor, I really liked the picnic style tables. Now for the main stuff the foood. I had to satisfy my fried alligator craving and it took a while to satisfy. I waited a good 20+ minutes for my to go order. The bites were crispy and the corn meal coating added to the crunch. My one tip would to make the bites smaller pieces. Since it's a chewy meat small bites would have helped. The cajun fries had quite a kick! I was pleasantly surprised. Hopefully I can come back soon to try other items but my bookmarked "to try" list grows everyday.

    (3)

  • Ion H.

    Five stars because I assume you know what you get on Buford Highway when it comes to atmosphere! My husband and I were tired of our good old restaurants in the downtown area, so we decided to dive into the Buford Highway restaurant scene. So, I looked up seafood restaurants on yelp, and this place seemed to be quite the experience...and so it was! We went for simple things, I got fried fish, and my husband got the shrimp. I really liked that they offer choices in how you want your seafood cooked. For example, you can have your shrimp boiled, steamed or fried, and the fish fried in different kinds of batter they call light or crispy. The french fries were simple, nothing special. However, the seafood was super fresh...and there is nothing like super fresh seafood. The atmosphere was...what can I say...very Buford Highway...a clean hole in the wall. I look forward to eating here again and venturing out into items on their menu that they are known for, like the crawfish.

    (5)

  • Hannah K.

    Crawfish Shack is always one of my favorite places to eat! I tend to have cravings for a grouper po-boy constantly, and will make the drive to stop by here. I am always greeted with warm service and quick delivery. You will walk into the door and immediately fall in line to place an order. From there you will grab a table number, find a seat within the restaurant, and wait for your food to arrive. I will usually order the whole grouper po-boy and save the other half for lunch the next day. Their remoulade sauce is my absolute favorite because it's the perfect mix of tangy and spicy. I am not a huge fan of crawfish, but my boyfriend loves it! Their fresh oysters are always huge so you definitely get your money's worth. My favorite sides are the sweet corn nuggets and their red potatoes. Make sure to ask for Melissa when you come so that you get the best service in addition to great food! Cannot wait to come back to try the fresh beignets they make on Sundays!

    (5)

  • Laura N.

    Although my friends love this place, I honestly think the seafood here is expensive and merely average in terms of flavor. As an aside, I generally dislike Creole cuisine, fried seafood, and low country boil. The crawfish, shrimp, oysters, and fish may be very fresh, but I'm not impressed by the seasoning used by Crawfish Shack. Be prepared for a lot of peeling if you order the crawfish and/or shrimp. Also, the oysters at Crawfish Shack tend to range on the smaller side. All of the fish is fried, but you can choose to have it lightly battered or very crispy. Additionally, Crawfish Shack serves some quasi-Korean food. I found the bulgogi po-boy to be tolerable. The meat was not as sweet and juicy as the bulgogi at traditional Korean restaurants. I was surprised to find gochujang sauce on it. My favorite things at Crawfish Shack were actually the non-seafood items: the potato salad and the corn. The hushpuppies are also decent. I didn't like the cole slaw, which had too much mayonnaise. My friends and I ended up spending about $20 per person.

    (3)

  • Chieu L.

    Busy, Crowded, Great food, Decent prices....what makes it special and you should try their crawfish? Because I haven't found any place that's better....that is if you're looking for something better than Red Lobster....get the spicy...I dare you! Triple dog dare you!

    (4)

  • Dawn L.

    I came here, hoping to be impressed... Coming from Florida, I love checking out all the fish camps and seafood shacks, and was hoping this would be right on par.... So..? It's okay, but I was certainly not impressed. We ordered : 1 lb of Crawfish seasoned and steamed... 1 lb of steamed shrimp 1 lb of fried shrimp 2 lbs of snow crab legs 1 dozen oysters We also had fries & coleslaw for sides... they were average. I must say, the fresh cane juice was quite delish! There was hardly anything to the crawfish, quite small and the seasoning was off... The steamed shrimp were good, but then again, it's not that hard to mess this one up, surprised they didnt come with any lemon? The fried shrimp were done just right, but again, no lemon came with the order. what the??! The oysters were quite tiny and I never received the crackers I had asked for. Snow crab legs were good, but as I mentioned earlier, not one of those things that are too hard to mess up... While I enjoyed my lunch, I don't think I would be returning... The search is on yet again for the wonderful tastes of home... I think I shall like to try the place "Southern Seafood" :o)

    (3)

  • Eric M.

    I was told about this place three or four months ago by my friends, Jared and Michelle. I went to try it out within a couple of days of their raving recommendation, and quickly found out that this little restaurant on Buford Highway had recently been reviewed by the New York Times! Since this place is getting acknowledged by the pros, I'll keep this review short and sweet. This place may be the best seafood restaurant in Atlanta. The prices and food are amazing, and everything is fresh. Oh, do you want grilled fish? You better leave, because it's fried only here. Deep South Style baby! Combo #3, the Grouper Platter ($7.99), is my favorite item on the menu. Plenty of food, but even better when you have some friends along with you to share a couple of pounds of crawfish. So here's the real deal, this is the best crawfish I've had outside of Louisiana! They are spicy and it appears that they do it right by boiling vegetables and sausage with the crawfish. A pound of crawfish will run you about $5.25 (the price goes down when buying in bulk), but I think it is market pricing. I could put down pounds of this stuff as a main course, but I've only been here for lunch on workdays, so without beer I'm missing a key ingredient for enjoying crawfish the real way. Seating is family style with picnic tables, and get here early for lunch because tables can be hard to find and you may end up waiting awhile for your food if it's a packed house. Don't forget to suck the heads! I will be returning to the Crawfish Shack many times and bringing all my friends here. Buford Highway delivers again!

    (5)

  • Elisabeth T.

    Awesome place for seafood. The atmosphere is very new orleans like and the price is decent! I'm allergic to crawfish so I couldn't even try it but their fried fish, corn nuggets, and alligator tail is pretty amazing. Their beignets are pretty good too.

    (4)

  • Ebony B.

    Clearly I need help, on yelp at 6:24am. That aside, I was starving on Saturday after a day in Stone Mountain Park, and we decided to try the Crawfish Shack after good word of mouth from the Census takers. We were first astonished by the sign (All you can eat for $25pp) eeeh $50 in crawfish? We decided against it with only an hour to spare. I liked the net decor hanging from the ceiling. It was pretty corny, but it was effective. I read the NY Times Review and the ATL Mag reviews on the wall, and I definitely could taste the Lemongrass used in the Crawfish. I love anything with Lemongrass. I'm already planning a girls night pig-out, so I guess it wasn't that bad, but they definitely lost cool points for dessert. I ordered beignets, and they tasted like what I imagine my doggies Raw Hide chew toys taste like- Rubbery, greasy, nothingness with powdered sugar on top. I couldn't even finish chewing them; back on the plate they went. After dropping some red roaches (crawfish scare me) but doing pretty well considering my first one was only a few months ago, it wasn't bad. I'm comparing it against authentic Low Country boils and NOLA food... -1 for trying to be a Jacqueline of all trades and FAILING miserably at those beignets, -1 for bottled Thai Iced Tea (didn't even know that existed!), +1- refreshing lemongrass added to my crawfish +1- the most sweet and delectable corn that I've had in years +1- warm towels to wipe your hands with prior to indulgence. The place was really clean, food was good, and I'll be back fo shurrr!

    (3)

  • Dallas B.

    Love this place. I married a women from New Orleans and she knows Crawfish. If you like crawfish this is your place. It is hidden in a small strip plaza off Buford hwy. Shrimp, grouper and hush puppies are the best.

    (5)

  • John H.

    Went there a couple of weeks ago and had catfish... as I was eating, noticed they serve alligator tail.... ALLIGATOR TAIL? Moved a week later, but I may have to stop by again just to try that. Figured you should know before you go there so you don't miss out.

    (4)

  • Asma A.

    Horrible! I think one star is even too much! I went here cause of the reviews and omg this place is horrible! I have definitely had better food! So I took my mom out for lunch, (so i kinda wanted to take her somewhere different that she would enjoy... From the menu and reviews it really seemed like this would be her kind of place) So since we were in the area, I decided to take her here... From the minute we walked in, there was this horrible smell as if we had entered a farmers market... We ordered the recommended hush puppies and catfish and so forth. We had two different styles of seasoning for the fish (cajun and fried) as well as the shrimp (boiled and fried) Overall, The smell was making me gag and so was the food. My mom and I both left hungry and I felt horrible cause I took my mom out to a place that was this bad.. I would go to captin d's anytime over this!... If even boneheads or something, but never coming back here again!

    (1)

  • Jack H.

    This place is a surprising find on Buford Highway. We love the fried shrimp, the coleslaw, and the hush puppies. The crispy cornmeal-coated catfish are heavenly. They would earn five stars if they ditched the picnic tables.

    (4)

  • Steve B.

    I must pay homage (however it is spelled). The main reason why I joined Yelp was because of stumbling across the review on Crawfish Shack Seafood. We are like 60 reviews deep now but when I first read up on this place, there couldn't have been more than ten (and that that time, the reviews were on the money)! I had to find a venue to replace the short lived New Orleans connection (god bless that place)!!! If you followed my limited reviews, I stated I would be stingy with 5 stars but this place by default is awarded and is deserving of 5 stars! and here's why... Price: All the good stuff is under $10 ('nuff said). Even if you don't like what you ate, it isn't like you went over $10 Food: Seafood fan - this is a WINNER! Fried catfish is on the $. Grouper is on the $! Tilapia is on the $ The shrimp, the scallops, they are all fresh and reasonably priced. The sleeper - the crawfish. They are comparable to places in the Bayou. Nice size crawfish and very spicy! I've probably came to this place for the crawfish alone at least on 5 seperate occasions (and I reside on the other side of town). Last time I had the crawfish here was championship sunday before Jets/Colts game and the party that had em Destroyed the crawfish worse than the Colts did the jets that day Portion(s) - they give you a good amount of portions for the price, can't finish now, you shall later! I think this place delivers if you are within driving distance. If you reside in the Buford Highway area, you sure are spoiled. Support this place, this is very good and wish it was closer to take advantage of Overall Grade: A+

    (5)

  • K D.

    returning to Atlanta after a visit to New Orleans left me with a craving for a shrimp po' boy, I was thrilled to stumble upon crawfish shack. it's tucked away in a shopping center perpendicular to buford hwy, so its a little hard to see from the street. the lobster is good, crawfish pot very authentic and the shrimp also good. get there early. there is a long line and it could take quite a while to get your order. i got the shrimp from CS then headed over to Lee's bakery for the .50 cent bread. little more economical $

    (4)

  • Mark H.

    Overcooked FRIED everything & the place is filthy. Anthony Bourdain should fire his producer for going to this dump, all the killer places on Buford hwy & this where he went??. Buy your own craw dads right up the road @ Buford FM, same place where the shack gets them. Cajun Corn = frozen cobs boiled in water w/ old bay seasoning, my cat could make that. I've NEVER eaten Tilapia in New Orleans. The joint sucks, plain & simple. You dig it ? You should get out of the house more often.

    (1)

  • Tiffany N.

    I first went to this place back in October and have been going back since. I am a huge fun of crawfish since my trip to Cali last year when my friends took me to one. And though it doesn't carry different flavors, it does satisfy my obession, SPICY! It is very flavorful and just plain yummy. The owner was very nice to give me not one but a couple of crawfish to taste before I purchase 30 lbs on my first visit! I have not sampled any other items off the menu but I think I will when I go back. Trust me, the is a great place to get your crawfish!

    (5)

  • Andrew C.

    Visit Date: 05.02.2010 Read about this place in the NYTimes article that a friend posted on Facebook. Arrived at about 15-20 minutes after it had just opened on Sunday and there was already a long line. For those who factor long wait/line times as a detraction, think of it this way: it means the place is busy and thus popular for a reason, which is a good thing. Ordered the #1 lunch plate, which consisted of fried catfish and fried jumbo shrimp, along with my chosen sides of boiled potatoes and Cajun fries. The fish was tender, and the shrimp had a good spice to it, though not spicy enough for my tastes (I like it really spicy and really hot). Also ordered a pound of boiled crawfish, which was less than $5 a pound. It had a nice spice and flavor to it, with Vietnamese influences. The sugar cane drink was awesome and worth it. Had a very natural taste to it, as I believe it was freshly squeezed. A great place to go back to, how can you not love seafood? Using my elementary Vietnamese, toi thich Crawfish Shack Seafood!

    (5)

  • Kevin W.

    This is a great seafood spot. The food is inexpensive but tastes great. I ordered the crawfish and something called boutin (pork and dirty rice deep freid balls). The crawfish was plentiful and cooked right. The boutin was definitely my favorite part of the meal. :My friend ordered fried tilapia and she said it tasted great. The bad thing about this place is that there is not true seating. You just have to find a spot and sit down. The waiter service is pretty bad also but the food makes up for it. They also do not have a drink machine and you have to order bottled coke products. They are moving soon so this will no longer be an issue.

    (4)

  • Ben O.

    "This is SERIOUSLY the s---", my wife enthused as she tore into ten jumbo fried shrimp. "This may have been the best shrimp I've had in Georgia." I'd raced home around Plaza Fiesta to get them to her before fried shrimp became steamed shrimp. "So, uh. You'll get me MORE shrimp later, right?" Well, maybe. Their prices are fantastic -- even after adding two Cajun corn cob-ettes as a third side, the total was about 8 bucks. We're trying to spend less on restaurants, so while I won't suggest the Crawfish Shack for fear of inculcating an expensive habit, I'll definitely mention it every time she hints at Red Lobster. Crawfish Shack is a lot cheaper than the big boys. And as far as I can tell from her orgiastic munching, it's a lot fresher and tastier. And now for one final thought from the latest Crawfish Shack addict: "These are GOD'S OWN SHRIMP. Why are you still reading this review? Seventeen stars!" [Not tried: Nuoc Mia ("nuke ME-a"), also known as guarapo, which is fresh-squeezed sugarcane juice, sweet and grassy. Here they squeeze orange slices into the drink as well, so it's like a sweet orangeade. I'll try a sip of yours, but I better not have the whole thing or I might go into sugar shock.]

    (5)

  • Heather W.

    Incredible!! What a great find!!! Thanks to Anthony Bordain I will definitely be back!!!! Great steamed crablegs with old bay, tasty crawfish (only wish they were bigger). Get there early and be prepared to wait up to an hour for your order but totally worth the wait!! And you can BYOB!

    (5)

  • Randy B.

    First of all I had to try the crawfish. Im from NC and lived in GA a long time and as such I nearly never eat crawfish. I've enjoyed some good one in LA and figured that since thats a house specialty, and one of the more economical dinners, I started there. I got the hushpuppies and slaw for sides and sweet tea. Over $10 for this which I guess is fair but the jump from $6.99 dinner was a little surprise. $2.50 for ice tea is a real rip to most of us. It's not even really good.No lemmons? gimme a break. (ask and they'll be glad to get you some;-) Small beverage gripe aside the food was outstanding. However, the spicy crawdads were a little too much for me. I'm an ol waspy southerner and not so attracted to the over-flavored. ;-) Next time it's the fried stuff for me, and I'll be getting the more crispy vs the spicy option. I do recommend the place and I like the fresh stuff cooked-to-order. If you want dinner remember that they close at 7pm!!! Go early!!

    (3)

  • Doug B.

    Ok, we (my daughter and I) go there based on her reading of the Yelp reviews . . . We go in at 6:00 pm. and there are two folks in line in front of us at the register placing orders . . . at 6:20 we get to place ours. There is clearly a highly disorganized process (if you can call it a process) in place at the registers, and one that needs to be solved. A good sign, when an order for catfish or shrimp is placed, you can see the VERY fresh product being removed from the ice in the display cases at the front of the store. My daughter orders the boiled shrimp with sides of coleslaw & hush puppies, I order the soft shelled crab with onion rings and an extra side of hush puppies to split between us. About 10 minutes later we are brought our meals . . . Her shrimp look smell and taste like they should (proper Cajun with that delightful whiff of hot pepper) but no hush puppies . . . only when served, does the server realize that something was missing. My crabs look well cooked, and the onion rings, well just delightful. The side of hush puppies (six makes a side) were as many have commented, on the small side. About five minutes after we were served, my daughter's hush puppies were brought to the table (both of them ~ that is right; two hush puppies). The boiled shrimp were the highlight. Perfect ! The hush puppies were good, and I would also say somewhat scarce. We used the rémoulade that came with my soft shelled crab as a dipping sauce, which made the scarce golden bits of goodness even better. The onion rings that came with my crab were well worth the extra $1.50 . . . again using the rémoulade as a dipping sauce made a good thing even better. The low point for me was the crab ~ OK, I grew up on the water, and I was used to penning my own "peeler" crabs and harvesting them at the peak of perfection . . . No my crabs were tender ~ not "leather backs" or "paper shells" . . . and they were well cooked (deep fried to perfection actually) ~ it was the taste. There was a bit of an "off" taste to them. They just did not taste fresh . . . All in all it was a bit of a let down for me considering the 1hr & 20 minute "hike" (from the Perimeter area) to get there during rush hour . . . before their stated 7:00 pm closing time. It just didn't measure up to the hype. I would go back ( I now know what not to order) if I was in the neighborhood . . . I would not dash across town at rush hour again to eat here though.

    (2)

  • Blaire B.

    *Doing my best Kool-Aid impression* Ohhhhh Yeaaaahhhh!! This is just some get-down, good quality seafood. There isn't much else to say. The menu was so enticing that I ordered entirely too much food, and spent way more money than anyone should in a place this cheap. But oh well. Fried oysters were awesome, hush puppies were great (and I don't really like hush puppies), oysters on the half were fresh. The boudin balls were amazing. I've never had them before so I can't compare them to anything, but these were mouthwatering. I literally thought about them all the next day, itching to get home and fire the leftovers up in the oven. I have yet to find seafood this good in a place that doesn't make me feel like I'm in a Joe's Crab Shack (I'm looking at you, Six Feet Under). My only gripe: no alcohol. When I'm eating fried seafood, I really really want a cold beer. I actually saw some people take a table on the patio and get beers from their car. Great idea gentlemen, I'm a little jealous I didn't think of that.

    (5)

  • A J.

    It was ayight....decent Po Boy, the soft shell crab was good. I am not a hardcore sea food person so only had Po Boys here but I have had better one's.

    (3)

  • Kathleen M.

    I still reek a little bit of seafood, and it's like the sweetest perfume I've ever used. I apologize to anyone who will be seeing me later on this evening. This place is just as good as everyone says, maybe even better. The crawdads, while spicy, were delectable. The blue crab was equally phenomenal... better than a lot of places I ate in Maryland. The hushpuppies were like a symphony of fried goodness in my mouth. All in a little strip shopping center on Buford Highway? Who knew?! This is why I heart Yelp. The real surprise here was the shrimp. I am a bit of a shrimp connoisseur, only eating the little buggers when I'm in the lowcountry and can eat them directly off the boat. I decided to break my rule here, and I am immensely glad in my decision. Best shrimp I've ever had. Seriously. Better than those served in Charleston, Beaufort, and Savannah. I couldn't believe it. These little fried suckers had more flavor than any shrimp I've tasted before. I will crave these for days and days to come. Most importantly, we got 4 blue crabs, ~20 shrimp, 6 hushpuppies, 6 crawdads, and 2 drinks for $22. Good luck beating that anywhere. I dare you to try. Plus they had the friendliest service around. I left feeling like family. I love Buford Highway more and more each time I go there, but I'm going to have a difficult time driving by the Crawfish Shack without stopping in for some scrimps. If they started serving grits or po boys, I may never leave.

    (5)

  • Ryan F.

    The quality of seafood is undeniable and they showcase it right up front where you wait to place your order - the tilapia is beautiful. The mainly fried seafood preparation is average. Think Atlanta beach seafood shack - it's not any better than any seafood spot near the beach, but for Atlanta, it's pretty good stuff. Prices are slightly unreasonable considering that the po'boy here is the same price as the po'boy at Star Provisions (which is considerably better). That being said, the service is atrocious. Homegirl up front is always on facebook or managing her kids and not the ungainly line. Typically, I'll put up with bad service for good food, but the grub just doesn't outweigh the line.

    (3)

  • Susan C.

    We got here on a Saturday afternoon at around 4pm expecting this place to be completely empty, but it was packed! The decor is fun and we like the communal bench seating (yes, you must share the bottles of hot sauces with others on your table, no hoarding allowed). It's a good place to come with a group, but during peak times I can see it getting a little bit backed up since they cook all their food to order. We waited about 30 minutes for our food, so patience is key here. We got a shrimp po-boy (with the combo, which frankly was not that great of a deal as it was just a can of Coke and a bag of chips for an extra $2.75 on top of the $8.99 for the sandwich) and the #1 Meal (2 pieces of catfish 4 shrimps, 2 hushpuppies and 2 sides for $10.95). The po-boy was delicious, with big pieces of well seasoned shrimp and a good sauce. The catfish from the meal was also really good, 2 big pieces with a cornmeal batter that was crispy and not oily at all. The tartar sauce that came with the meal was out of the world delicious. The fried shrimp was just okay, but next time I'll probably try them steamed. The "Cajun seasoned fries" were just crinkle cut fries with no real seasoning and the corn on the cob looked like it had been sitting out for a while. Pass on both sides. When we were done eating, I also realized that they had forgotten the hush puppies with my meal :-'( For day-to-day seafood hankerings, we probably wouldn't pick this place over heading to Buford Farmer's Market up the road and buying our own shrimps, crawfish and crabs and cooking them at home (save at least 50%). But overall, it's a decent place that we will probably revisit with some out of town friends, especially now knowing that they have a BYOB policy.

    (3)

  • Mark R.

    If you are in the mood for some serious adventure, then you've come to the right place. For all those who are there for the first time, please just make it simple and try their Shack-tastic special which has everything from snow crabs, crawifish, shrimp, potatoes and corn. And ask to be SPICY! You won't regret the pleasure of your mouth bursting in flavor and your eyes being teary eyed filled with joyful pain. I am not going to say anymore.. you just gotta go.. just go.. don't ask me anything.. just go and EAT.

    (5)

  • Lonnie G.

    Great food! Had a combination plate for one. If you prefer you're fish extra crispy I'd say request it as the food was well prepared but I like mine a bit more well done. But overall I'd return again.

    (4)

  • Sean P.

    I tried the fried catfish and steamed shrimp combo with potatoes and corn. It was really fresh and tasted great. Loved the cajun spices on everything, especially on the corn on the cob. I will be back to try their Shacktastic Platter.

    (5)

  • Kennedy B.

    Very disappointed. The fact that we waited over 40 min, to find out that they ran out of crawfish. At least tell people that you guys ran out of it so that those who were waiting for crawfish at "crawfish" crabshack won't have to wait!

    (1)

  • Jumi Y.

    Oh yeah! This place is pretty decent for a town not anywhere close to anything that resembles water. We had a gigantic gift card, so 4 chicks total ate enough food for about 10 grown men. Ok, maybe 9. You order at the counter and seat yourself while you wait for the food. We got multiple things off the menu: - shrimp po boy: nicely fried, the mayo-ish sauce was nice - meal #3 (fried grouper, 4 shrimp, +2 sides- fries and hush puppies)- grouper was my favorite. It was fried in a cornmeal batter and perfectly crisp. Loved the fries (I don't discriminate against fries, though). Hush puppies were ok. - Shack-tastic platter for 3 (blue crab, shrimp, crawfish, mussel, corn, red potatoes)- Blue crabs were steamed nicely. Crawfish were interesting because they had a spicy lemongrass taste to them. I thought the seasoning was good but not a huge fan of crawfish. Mussels were overdone and a little too big. This platter is supposed to come with snow crab legs, but they ran out and gave us extra shrimp. Not a really fair or as delicious a trade. - dozen oysters on a half shell (oyster power. sorry, couldn't resist): My friends loved this one. I'm not an oyster fan, but they said they really like them. - fried macaroni: Too salty and little too heavy. But I guess it's cheese that is battered and fried. - We got a couple of other small things, but I was in a pretty insane food coma, so I forget the rest. They also split the bill evenly for us and let us pay with multiple credit cards. (Shame on us for not having cash.) Overall, good food and nice people. I would definitely come here again.

    (4)

  • JAN k.

    Oysters on the half shell...good but husband likes them saltier. 14$ a dozen. More sauce is extra charge. Presentation only ok. Steamed large shrimp extra spicey were good not great. Really liked boiled potatoes and cole slaw and hushpuppies. I did not order anything. I would go back if I decided to try fried shrimp. I am not a dive kind of girl. Nor do I like to play with my food before eating it. Ambience is not my main thang but this place is simply not my style. Went because hubby was so wanting to try.I would not go back. Guess what? They do not need my business. When we left at 5:30 pm the line was out the door.

    (3)

  • Jamie S.

    Spicy boiled crawfish by the pound, $7.50. Take some home to tear apart while watching a movie, kind of like eating popcorn but more animalistic.

    (4)

  • Romeo N.

    I have to say that seafood does not get anymore fresh. I love the quality and taste of this resturant, everything you order here is very good! Today I'm going to try there awesome lobster roll (sandwich) that had been recognized to the Atlanta Eats magazine. I'm sure this dish would be awesome also!!

    (5)

  • Mr. Butters ..

    Asians serving Cajun threw me off; however, the food is surprisingly very good

    (4)

  • Stacie M.

    Great service, great quality FRESH and Homemade SLOW food! I appreciate food that is prepared to order and not ready to go once your credit card hits the machine. Friendly service, great selection and the best LOBSTERS in town!

    (5)

  • D J.

    this place used to be one of my faves but the quality has slipped and cleanliness is also very lax. skip this place and go to pappadeaux.

    (1)

  • Cast M.

    We got the platter for 3 thing. Came with mussels, shrimp, crawfish, blue crab and 3 clusters of snow crab. It was "alright." The real treat was the additional 5 pound boiled Cajun crawfish we ordered. It was soooo good and had one hell of a kick. Will definately be coming here for my crawfish fix and make sure you get the boiled not the steam cuz the Cajun flavor really seeps into the crawfish when u get it boiled.

    (4)

  • Audrey F.

    I was really disappointed by this restaurant after all of the raving yelp reviews. The food was okay, not great, and the service was horrendous. We went on a Saturday night and waited in line a solid 30 minutes before ordering. How the wait was that long is really unknown to me considering there were all of 5 people in front of us when we arrived. After ordering and situating ourselves at a communal table, we waited another 30 plus minutes for our food. I am totally fine with waiting if it is going to be worth the wait, but the food was really not worth it. The catfish was fisher than most I've tasted, the fried shrimp was just okay (I mean you can't really mess up fried shrimp), and the dipping sauces were mediocre. To top it off you WILL smell like fish and friedness for the rest of the day...consider yourself warned...

    (2)

  • Maria P.

    After reading the reviews and just moving to Atlanta area, we decided to go and see JD this was as good as everyone reviewed about. We order the platter for two (50.99) not what the previous review stated. The amount of food you get for that amount was awesome, I also dozen oyster (8.00)for dozen they were bit small not normal oyster from Maryland I would recommend for every to try this place once especially if you like seafood

    (4)

  • Tiffany C.

    This place has great seafood. They updated their prices so it's more like $100 for shacktastic for four. It was about $160 for 5ppl, got 2 shacktastic boil, 1 shacktastic fried, and about 6 pounds of boiled crawfish at about $8 a pound plus sweet tea. I guess the sweet tea was kind of overpriced at 2.50/per. We went right at 11am and there was no wait. The service was nice, the ppl who helped me were very friendly and cleared our table regularly. I guess the food did seem kind of overpriced since it's like $30/per person for mostly crawfish...so didn't tip too much:/ but it was good for not having to do it ourselves. Nice treat.

    (5)

  • Kay T.

    I normally have the seafood boil...not today! I had the fried soft shell crabs, fries and a side of medium shrimp(10) and a drink. WOW!!! It was GREAT...if you are a crab lover you have to try the fried soft shell crab...you won't be sorry!!! You won't be disappointed...

    (5)

  • Derek L.

    So when did restaurants start serving a cooking charge to cook the food you order from their menu? Look no further to The Crawfish Shack Seafood Restaurant in Doraville! Thats right my experience went as followed: After waiting for 15 minutes in line only behind a couple of 2 who had some sort of Gift certificate that the cashier did not know how the hell to ring up their order and had to call the owner on the phone....FINALLY I was next.....ME: Whats up dude I would like to try the Snapper Meal....CASHIER: Snapper is cooked upon request so I have to weigh it first...ME: Huh, you have to do what?...CASHIER: We weigh what is ever not directly listed on the menu and charge a cooking fee for that particular Item...ME: Huh? I never heard of that before but intrigue me.....CASHIER: So you want me to weigh it or you want something of the menu....ME: Yea weigh it( I'm thinking damn I already said that but whatever smh)....CASHIER: 2 Snapper fillets is $14.73 to be cooked......ME: To cook and serve 2 pieces of red Snapper is $14.73, where they do that at?....CASHIER....Starts laughing I know right, but why dont you try one of our combos listed on the menu......ME: Cool, give me combo #5 I think it was, which is 2 Talapia fillets and 2 sides for $10.95, but without the cooking fee..... I pay and wait, and notice all the signs on the wall talking about no whining allowed, and it takes a while to cook each order because the food is custom made blah, blah, blah.....Dear Crawfish Shack, all restaurants in 2014 makes their patrons orders custom made smh....It was like 7 employees in the back with an empty dining area so why the hell does it take 20 mins to cook 2 Talapia fillets with no customers in your restaurant with a staff of 7 I'm thinking in my head....Really ridiculous smh! Finally after 20 mins I get my food and was asked by one of the dudes can I see your receipt and I'm thinking what the hell?....He looks at the receipt to make sure that the order was mine but let me remind you I was the only to go customer Smh! Food was okay....Something you could really make at home by buying some Louisiana fish fry seasoning and a fry daddy and it resembles this masterpiece...I've had better seafood but at the same time I've had worse. The wait was ridiculous being that there were only 3 customers total...Service was in line with previous reviews...This visit gets a really low 2 but I have to wonder if they were actually busy I probably would have waited an hour..who knows I may be back...No warning issued for now but barely smh!

    (2)

  • Nuke L.

    As a former proud New Orleans French Quarter resident I had to try this place. After bolied/fried shrimp, hush puppies, hand made egg rolls, 1lb crawfish, and even more bolied shrimp (oh and not all by myself, haha) I'm hooked and can't wait to try the Blue Crab, fish, oysters, and can't wait or some king crab!!!!! I cook a lot of shrimp and king crab boils and this is a one stop shop for seasoning and tasty Gulf/Inland Seafood.... I'm so happy to find this place, I almost dont' want to share, lol. See me there.... Kal

    (5)

  • Will B.

    I give up! I really, really wanted to like this place. The food is good, I love spicy Cajun food and this place is a mile from my house. However, EVERY time I have gone there I am thwarted by the bad service. First, they close unfathomably early - especially for a weekend night. And if you are not actually inside the door, you are locked out when the hour arrives. I have gone several times only to find the place closed at a reasonable hour. REALLY?!? Second, the food is expensive. Expect to pay a good $15-20 per person. I love oysters and oyster poboys. But, $15. for a small (6") poboy is a bit excessive. And the 6" poboy is the "Whole". The "Half" sandwich is $9. I guess that means a 3" poboy for $9. REALLY?!? Third (and this is the deal-breaker for me), the service is horrible and deplorable. Repeat, HORRIBLE AND DEPLORABLE! It is beyond me why it takes 20 minutes or more just for them to take one's order, then an additional 30-45 minutes to receive one's order. The last time I visited C.S. (Friday night) I was getting an order to take away to a picnic. After waiting over 20 minutes for my order (there was one order placed in front of mine), I inquired about the status of my order. I was told, "They are bagging it now." So I patiently went back to waiting. Ten minutes later my order still had not come out. Frustrated and needing to be at my venue in less than 20 minutes, I returned to the counter requesting my order be cancelled because I had to get to my destination. The counter woman disappeared into the kitchen for another 2-3 minutes, reappearing with my order. REALLY?!? I am sorry, but I am now out of patience with Crawfish Shack. I have to ask why one would go into the customer service industry if you do not give a rat's ass about serving the public? So, I guess I will be returning to Six Feet Under for my seafood. They are not as close, but the food is good, reasonably priced and they actually provide service (a novel idea that is apparently foreign to Crawfish Shack). Anybody else have any suggestions for good seafood, particularly Cajun in the Atlanta area?

    (1)

  • Wendy G.

    A great little gem hidden away in a strip mall off Buford Highway, this place is a fried food heaven. One of the items - the Boudin Seafood is currently featured on the Creative Loafing 100 Dishes to eat before you die, and it's definitely worthy of being on there! As is the Boudin Pork, hushpuppies and the handmade egg rolls (which are in short supply, so ask as soon as you sit down). Lots of fish dishes, like Grouper, Shrimp, Salmon and Lobster, that you can order steamed, broiled or fried - so those trying to eat a little healthier have some options. It's BYOB, so if you want to enjoy a nice bottle of wine or craft beer, you can bring it in. Really great prices and communal seating, paper towels on the table.

    (4)

  • Shelly G.

    After reading the reviews on Yelp, I decided to try this place with a coupon on Restaurant.com . My boyfriend and I got the Shack-tastic platter for two and were disappointed when they told us they were out of blue crab, but we couldn't substitute it with snow crab-only shrimp, crawfish, or mussels. Everything is simply thrown in a big tub, which may be a turnoff for those who prefer presentation. The snow crab was great, but I was very disappointed with the crawfish. They seemed anything but fresh. The sweet potato fries were great, though. All in all, I would definitely avoid the crawfish and stick to the snow crab.

    (4)

  • Phong T.

    What can I say, simple seafood entrees that's reasonably priced and very tasty, I usually get one of the entree meals they have on the menu lightly battered. Each meal comes with your choice of fish (I usually pick Tilapia or Snapper), 4 jumbo shrimps (they are juicy and not overcooked, which is a PLUS), and 2 sides (I've tried cole slaw, potato salad, crinkle fries cajun seasoned, hush puppies). I have not tried their crawfish, but I've heard it's tasty. There's a crawfish place near my area so I'd have to try the crawfish here one day to see how it compares and update my review. But I'm a fan of this place. No doubt. This place is located off Buford Hwy aka The International Village of Restaurants/Markets. There's a private lot in the plaza. Plenty of room to park since not all of the spaces are rented out. P.S. - This place is like places they have in Lousiana. EXPECT deep-fried/pan-fried/battered items when you come here. Don't ask for grilled cause you'll be the only one looking dumb-founded although I do agree they should have more grilled options, but alot of the stuff is boiled or battered. End of story.

    (5)

  • Inas M.

    Oyster PoBoy delicious!!!!! Hands down!

    (5)

  • Greg W.

    BYOB!!! this place is amazing.

    (5)

  • Carolina M.

    You might think I'm crazy for coming here when I'm allergic to shellfish, but I live dangerously. This means I will eat anything (fish, scallops, hush puppies, clams, oysters, mussels) that's prepared next to shellfish, but just not the actual shellfish. I ordered the grouper po' boy in the light batter which was highly recommended by the young lady behind the counter. The sandwich had me stuffed. The remoulade was much better than I expected and the po' boy had just the right amount of the sauce in each bite. Plus, they were generous with the lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. You know what I like about this place? Everything is so fresh that there's minimal to no seafood stench. Although I can't say for people's breath after they've eaten, but there's no foul seafood smell at all. In fact, when you walk into the store, you're greeted with the pleasant smell of fresh cooked seafood. Plus, the bus staff does a good job of cleaning up the tables. I should also mention that I heard everything at the restaurant is made-to-order. This means it's going to take longer than let's say Captain D's - I only say this because the place makes you feel like you're in a non-chain fast food place. I gave it 3 stars because I wasn't completely wow'd by the po'boy. I'd probably have to try more things before I review it again, but since I don't eat seafood that often and I'm not around this area much, I'm not very likely to come back again. I do hope they open another restaurant in a busier location!

    (3)

  • Kim N.

    Spicy and juicy crawfish even during off season! The best crawfish in town in my opinion; they're always fresh and flavorful. This place's been getting so busy lately so they sometime sell out of crawfish. Anthony Bourdain filmed a segment here for his show The Layover.

    (4)

  • Peter Y.

    From word of mouth, I heard about this new seafood shack. This stretch of Buford Hwy is mostly pho shops so it's nice to have a little change of pace. Upon arriving, you'll notice that there are only 3 tables so it's probably better to get take-out. On the menu is an assortment of seafood and of course, crayfish. Today, I got the catfish and shrimp meal with an order of crayfish a la carte. The fish and shrimp come either lightly battered in cornmeal, crispy or plain boiled. All meals come with one side and I chose the buttered corn on the cob which was awesome. I'm glad this place opened up and I hope they stay a while too. I work close to Buford Hwy and was getting tired of pho, and fast food joints for lunch.

    (4)

  • Darryl D.

    Great little seafood place. You can buy either combo's or by the pound. You have a choice of preparations, fried, boiled, steamed. The only thing I would like to see added is the addition of grilled. Take home prices for raw seafood is very good.

    (4)

  • H G.

    VERY good food, great quality, reasonably priced...HIGHLY recommended!!! where else can you get crawfish, catfish, shrimp and a couple sides for less than $15??? i'm already making excuses to be on/near Buford Hwy on weekends! luv dem mud bugs & skrimps!!! :-))

    (5)

  • Cherry L.

    4.5 BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG FAN I went 2-3x in a span of 2 weeks. nom nom nom nom ive gotten the fish and shrimp combo--REALLY worth it. i got 2 fried fillets of tilapia and 5 jumbo shrimp. also have gotten the 10 jump shrimp combo--who can stop at just 10 shrimp tho????? i wanted more more more. also tried the sugarcane juice--dont think i can drink a lot of it...but it was very refreshing! 1. oysters - i dont even like oysters and realllllllly liked the raw oysters here. they were clean and had no 'fishy' taste at alll!! and ive tried the fried oysters too and they were plump and juicy! one downside is that they dont give you enough horseradish/cocktail sauce/lemon. 2. shrimp - the jumbo shripm are DELISH. get the jump shrimp boiled! the boil seasoning is spicyyyy and you can get extra spicy (be sure to ask beforehand) 3. crawfish - i dont like to eat crawfish much, but i had one and it was delish as well. extra spicy! my friend who got them enjoyed them ALOT some downsides: -you have to pay extra for some of their sauces, which is just a little annoying. i dont like to be limited. not a big deal tho heh. -their sides are okkkkk. the hush puppies are the best (tho they are very small). the potato salad is ok; did NOT enjoy the cole slaw; the french fries are frozen/bagged fries and fried there i think; and havent had any of the others. -they dont have fountain drinks. i just have a biased against food establishments with no fountain drinks haha -the seating area is VERY limited. 3-4 tables that seat 3 each. the tables are small so if you get a lot of food, itll be crowded. -its gets a little expensive when u are buying their fresh seafood and having them boil/fry/etc for you. last time my friends paid about $35 each--though they did eat 3 dozen oysters and 2 pounds of shrimp haha (but most combos are under $10) -they close SOOOOOOOOOO early. I live in atlantic station and can barely get there in time to order and eat b4 they close. :(

    (4)

  • louis n.

    Crawfish Shack has nothing on Southern Seafood. It's mid-day, my girlfriend and I are in the mood for crawfish. Our first choice is Southern Seafood. We take a glance at our watches and see S.S. is closing up as we speak. Our only alternative is Crawfish Shack. It's hard to locate the establishment due to it's poor shopping center location off the road (Buford Hwy). The place is bustling with late comers and pickup orders. We order 5 lbs of crawfish, 2 lbs of steamed crab legs, side orders of corn and potatoes. The total came close to $50 bucks! That's a lot to satisfy a crawfish craving. The crawfish were small and not that well seasoned. The steamed crab legs where exactly that, just steamed. The sides were $1 a piece, quite steep for a quarter piece of corn on the cob. If you are in the hankering for crawfish or seafood? Plan ahead and make your way to Southern Seafood. The crawfish is perfectly seasoned and on point with its spices. The fish is driven intown almost daily from Alabama. Doesn't get any fresher than that my seafood fans!

    (3)

  • Antwanika S.

    Eh, if you've been to Nawlins' you won't be impressed with this place. The menu is really impressive and gets you salivating, but it stops there. The prices are fair but they nickle and dime you for extras. The food is well presented and definitely looks good, but that is about it. The potato salad was very strange. It had a weird after taste which I can't put my finger on. My fried snapper and fried shrimp platter was underwhelming. I like a light clean batter. The shrimp batter tasted floury if that makes sense. The shrimp po boy really really disappointed, nothing special about it at all! The gumbo was something I could throw together at home. Now for the good news, the boudin balls are the bomb. I didn't try pork, but I tried the seafood ones and oh my God!! I won't be venturing back to this place unless I happen to be in the area and then it would only be to pick up an order of boudin balls.

    (2)

  • Chef Invisible T.

    So I came back to this little gem three days later because I felt they had more to offer, and I believed that they were the strongest of all my three star reviews. Well, they got the 4th and if it was up to my chef girlfriend they would have five for the Crawfish alone.( I will think about five as soon as they get a po boy and maybe some vegetarian red beans) Wow! I came, I ate, and I came again! They have the most flavorful Crawfish I have ever had and that includes all my times in Nola and the Bayou. We tried half the menu and everything for the price was perfect . I have to say this is in my top ten cheap eats of all the Atl. This laid back Vietnamese family even do hush puppies better than 90% of restos in the South and Iam Southern(6 hush puppies for $1) If you are a fried shrimp eater or enjoy any kind of fried seafood this is your destination. --(10 shrimp and side $6.50) are you kidding me? No resto I have ever seen offer 10 jumbo shrimp-and they are big-for that price. So far everything is good to great, and I would love to see some more yelpers try this little spot because it is worth it. Nice, simple, affordable, clean, comfortable. In this recession day and age you got to love the folks doing quality for an insanely cheap price. Their made to order sugarcane drink is the perfect accompaniment to the spicy Crawfish or fried foods. They are adding more options as they go and I have already added them into my new Buford Hwy top 5--basically because of uniqueness for their location. Bookmark this spot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOSRO(Support Our Small Resto Owners)

    (4)

  • jim b.

    Pretty much what they said. Arrived at 2:15 on a Saturday and there were several people eating, line was short, staff was friendly. Got a pound of boiled shrimp to go, as well as fried oysters with fries, and a slaw. Total was around 24 bucks. A bit pricey, but it was very good. The oysters were excellent, disappeared fast. The fries were kind of orange in color, but tasted like regular fries. IMO, they should kick-up the cajun flavor on the fries. The oysters were around 12 bucks, so not a spectacular bang for the buck. But the shrimp, at 10 bucks or so per lb, were a great deal. I look forward to going back and trying some other things.

    (5)

  • Julie C.

    stopped in here last night after my mom had a hankering for fried fish. couldn't think of anywhere else....go figure. the catfish was cornmeal crusted/battered and the shrimp had a light, tasty batter. hushpuppies had good flavor (zatarains?) and the school cafeteria crinkle fries were crisp (almost fried too hard). the coleslaw was meh.... everything was pretty tasty, but i thought it was a wee bit salty. i did like that crawfish shack takes the time to vent their styrofoam containers, which makes for hot take out that has not been steamed out of its inherent crispiness. not sure what my other fried fish options are, but i'd go back, maybe. i've been here for boiled as well....and just let me say...pricewise, and in terms of flavor, southern seafood has this place beat. waaaay beat. ymmv. crawfish shack has added po-boys to the menu, which i didn't try...i don't believe in getting regional classics outside of the the region, and when i looked closely at the menu, i saw that they were advertising that they use amoroso bread. ah ha! confirmation for my not outside of lousiana po-boy rule. while amoroso does indeed make tasty rolls....amoroso is for steaks. as in philly steaks. po-boys go on leidenheimer french bread. nice try crawfish shack. service is friendly. almost frantically friendly.

    (3)

  • David K.

    I went there with a friend yesterday. I have been jones-ing to go after reading all the reviews. Usually when something is this built up, I am invariably disappointed. HOWEVER, not here! This place was incredible.. I had the grouper/shrimp plate and the shrimp were really good. The breading is really light and flavorful. Same with the grouper. The red potatoes were awesome as well. Everything about this place screams quality, customer service and yum! I can't wait to try the other things on the menu. If I could give them 6 stars, I would. Now, if they would open a place in East Atlanta, I would be in heaven.

    (5)

  • Laura G.

    This place is awesomely delicious! We have been hesitant to go because it is always so packed, but now I see why. They have a large selection of Cajun goodness and I will definitely be back to try more. We had the grouper and shrimp plate which was seasoned and cooked perfectly. We tried to order oysters but the just sold out. I see this as a good sign... they serve fresh! For the sides we ordered the cajun corn on the cob and cajun fries. The fries werent impressive and I wouldn't order them again, however the cajun corn was fantastic and well seasoned. I could have indulged in several pieces. The hush puppies were a hit as well. We'll be back soon. ;)

    (4)

  • Terry F.

    Tasty Cajun food at a resonable price--something that is sorely lacking in the rest of ATL. Great food and an unpretentious (small) space.

    (4)

  • T I.

    After reading all the reviews on this place I decided its time I ventured out to the other side of the A to give it a try. I asked "sweetie" to return back home early so we could go soon because they close at 8pm on Saturday!! Ugh... We walk in and as all have said this place is tiny, yet clean clean clean. That gets points from me off the bat. I am in the mood for oysters thats all I want, I don't care how big the shrimp are, I don't feel like wrestling with a craw fish. Oysters are on the mind! "Sweets" ordered-- a combo of fried talapia and steam shrimp. w/ 2 sides) I order-- whats on the mind again-- OYSTERS--- fried. I am so hungry the board shouting "homemade chicken/shrimp egg rolls pull me in. I asked if they can come out before our food-- didn't happen and they are not worth remembering, but its ok- the cashier apologized and begins to tell me that the oysters are worth the wait. So I am looking forward to-- Whats on the mind-- OYSTERS!!!! Of course there is wait for the oysters because they shuck them FRESH.. yes!!! more points. Sweets plate arrives no waiting for me face down chewing begins--- I take as a sign of enjoyment. few more points. My oysters arrive finally and they are all I hoped they would be and all the cashier said they were!!! Thumps up the Yelp sign inside!!! All everyone has stated is true. LIKE BUTTA BABY!!! So smooth so tasty. I am smiling after each bite. The service is nice, the owner talks to everyone even told me he can't keep his sister from eating up his profits (the oysters)!! Even way after 8pm they were still serving up people and greeting everyone with a smile. One little gripe-- it would be nice to pay upfront instead of waiting, but I guess whatever works for them works. I will be back but will be sure to eat outside next time. I hate smelling like any place after eating there-- Seafood spots and Mexican stops are the worse-- but hey you gotta eat!!!!

    (4)

  • Anna H.

    Fresh and plentiful seafood + spices dripping in butter in a casual environment that you can drop into at anytime - how could it not be good? One note of caution is that the seafood can get VERY salty, especially towards the end of the evening when the seafood has been sitting in the pots all day, so you may want to mix in some steamed seafood to tone down the salt levels a bit.

    (4)

  • Jeannine G.

    I really love seafood and can be a snob since i am from Virgina. the Shack has some of the best fried oysters i have ever had! and i love the fried catfish- but i prefer it with flour instead of cornmeal. The corn was soaked a little too long in butter for me- but who cares when the seafood is delicious! hmmm i might need to try out the crabs tonight...

    (5)

  • Biggg J.

    Very good food, but the customer service seems lacking. I know your busy because the food is very good, but if a customer says something like we need some lemons you shouldn't just blow me off. Other than that for a fast food place I'd give it a five star. Being from Cali I know good food.

    (3)

  • Tulie L.

    Day 1 The place is in an Asian Strip Mall it's a bit hard to notice on the main road, but once you find it, its a sure place to keep coming on back! Asian owned but a young Vietnamese Entrepreneur, bright eyed and very excited about his new establishment. I went to this place back to back, one day after the next! First time I came, ordered the Catfish extra crispy w/ 4 boiled shrimp, corn on the Cobb. I wanted to get some oysters but a dozen wasn't exactly what I think I can handle so I had to sadly forgo this. The order came out nice and crispy, places on a bed of towels ( yeah a bit funky, but at least it soaked up the oil, but trust me for a fried fishy, it wasn't greasy at all). The shrimp was nicely boiled in a Cajun mix of spices. The shrimps were juicy and plump, and the spices were nicely marinated into the shrimp, I was super delighted. I am not a huge fan of hush puppies in general, so my review might be bias, but I thought the batter was a bit on the solid side, not as airy and light as some pups I have tried. But it was solid golden brown and had a great crunch. Corn on the cobb was the bomb.. nicely marinated in the Cajun boil, but PLEASE drench them in real butter.. It's brush w/ margin, and maybe some folks like the marge, but I like the real deal, or nothing at all. But the corn was so sweet and spicy/salty, it was a party in the mouth! Day 2. Took my roommate's boyfriend, who was pretty much eager to explore Buford Hwy. Well I wanted him to have a little appetizer before chowing down. First stop was here. I had to have the oysters that Hieu ( the owner) said was the Best in town. I mean he said they were shuck fresh, lightly battered and fried til golden. I couldn't help it, and ordered 10 shrimps as well. Of course the shrimp was amazing just like the 1st time I tried it. I liked dipping mine w/ cocktail sauce, I also tried the butter sauce but quickly realized it was margin. Was it bad? Nah..but I like my butter..gotta keep it real! The oysters came and it was terrific, lightly battered w/ a coating of cornmeal to add to the texture, and piping hot. My roommate's boyfriend's face said it all when he bit into his first oyster a fat satisfied smile one his face, w/ glistened eyes, and I have to agree, it was juicy and fresh. When I was sitting eating I could see a worker shucking oysters in the back room, that's how fresh the little pearls of yumminess! They were so nice to offer a sampling of the Crawfish. Now I am not a Crawfish fan, but it was tasty, but too much work for me. Oyster and Shrimp Poor Boys are in the Works.. that is next on the list when I come back to try this place!

    (4)

  • Angela W.

    They are no longer accept Scoutmob so I went down the street. Don't know what issue is but Scoutmob is what brought me there.

    (1)

  • Foodie Buddha F.

    I swear I don't eat out every meal! Really, I don't. Okay, now that that's out of the way, let's get to the topic at hand: Crawfish Shack Seafood on BuHi. When most ATLiens think of casual seafood eateries, Six Feet Under, Fontaine's and Steamhouse Lounge usually reign supreme. Needless to say, none of those places blow my britches up. Enter the Crawfish Shack. Despite a most unusual location and one of the more a-typical owners for a restaurant of this type, this Cajun-centric Creole restaurant has already developed a strong following. Open approximately nine months, it was high time I gave it a shot. Yesterday, Papa Buddha decided to have a little male bonding. The results were mixed, but ultimately positive. Crawfish Shack isn't really a shack; in fact, it isn't even a free standing building. Instead, CSS is located in a relatively new strip center up on Buford Highway. Just north of Dresden, the place is easy to miss. You'll find it just past the Mercedes-Benz shop on the East side of the road. There is no street sign to help you on your way and a few trees block the view. While I waited for pops, I took the time to note the dearth of street signage and the interior. As you might infer from the name, the interior of Crawfish Shack is an attempt to replicate the everyman seafood joints that dot the Deep South. It's a bit too faux for me. In the space they occupy, there really isn't much they could do in that department. Thus, you'll find the obligatory fisherman nets and the like. As with most decorative styles, it does little to swing me either way. It does little to help, but even less to hurt. About this time, something in my head started to bubble. Something was amiss. In this neck of the woods, two types of restaurants seem to monopolize the streets: Latino restaurants and Southeast Asian restaurants. This is most certainly not one of those establishments. Further to the point, the owner, a rather young chap, hails from Asia. That said, I don't know where he was born or where his parents are from and he speaks without any discernible accent. It just goes to show that when in Rome, do what the Greeks do. We walked in and weren't entirely clear on the procedure. A simple counter (with refrigerated case) covers the back half of the joint. There are maybe six tables inside and two outside. Proper procedure seems to be that you saunter up to the counter, place an order, sit, then return to the counter to pay. When we entered, the front of the house staff was attending to the occupied tables, so I grabbed a menu, wheeled, and sat. Shortly thereafter, a sweetheart of a young woman approached us to provide service. Throughout the meal, she was attentive. Perhaps a bit overbearing. While the slightly obsessive behavior leaned toward annoying, we didn't really mind. She had a sweet disposition. More importantly, she knew what she was talking about. Though the menu is pretty straight forward, she displayed her worth most impressively. More on that in a bit. As for the menu: You essentially have about a dozen choices of seafood. Most are shellfish (crab(s), oysters, mussels, &shrimp), and everything is ordered by the lb. However, there are six "combos" of a mix and match nature. As one would expect from a seafood shack, items can be ordered raw, steamed, or boiled. Though it is clearly explained on the menu, our kind server took the time to explain that in great detail. Meanwhile, the standard sides all make an appearance: fires, hush puppies, corn on the cob, red taters, and potato salad. In addition, egg rolls make an unexpected appearance. It's actually more of a roll...but whatevs...let's not split hairs. While we contemplated our order, the waitress brought us a two crawdads. Apparently, they will do this for all virgins. She informed us that the recipe could be tweaked if not to our liking. We finally decided that we should order a potpourri of items: order up 1 lb of boiled crawfish, a dozen fried oysters, and 1 lb of shrimp (split between fried and boiled). I wasn't in the mood for sides, but the fact that CSS offers a spring egg roll, I had our server bring us one of those two. While massively hungry eaters may feel a bit under feed without more substantial of an order, we were just fine with what we got. First to the table were the namesake crawfish. They set the bar high, very high. Though they lacked uniform size, these were fresh and most certainly delicious. A straight forward Creole spice kicked things off for my tongue. It was appropriately applied and reasonably spicy. I really hate talking about how spicy dishes are, Pops taught me to swallow fire. Still, I think these will suite most taste buds, but if you are adverse to spice ... you may want to check yourself. Damn space limit, rest here: bit.ly/Bav86

    (3)

  • June C.

    I have eaten here with my family once. I will say that the seafood here is extremely delicious as well as outstanding. I had their one pound Crawfish basket with fries and lemonade and I absolutely loved and enjoyed it a lot. The food here is delicious and the prices that they charge for their seafood is extremely reasonable and fair. The atmosphere is great and makes it feel as if the restaurant itself is situated on a beach in like Florida. I enjoyed my time here a lot.

    (5)

  • Deirdre T.

    OMG! I'm from Louisiana and I particularly miss home this time of year because I know there will be a big family gathering and a seafood fest unlike anything anyone has ever seen on Good Friday. I decided to try to get that "back home" feeling at my home here in Sandy Springs. We purchased live Crawfish from the Dekalb Farmer's Market about two weeks ago, so my mom went there and they were completely out! I went into a state of panic and hit the Internet in search of any place that has crawfish-live or boiled. After many disappointments, I ran across the reviews for the Crawfish Hut. I set out to find this place and passed it several times because it is in an awkward place in proximity to Buford Highway. The young girl at the register was awesome and she let me see a bunch of live Crawfish to evaluate their size AND she gave me two boiled to try. I'm going back tomorrow to buy about 20 lbs of boiled Crawfish because theirs are better than any Crawfish that I've ever boiled or will boil. Being creole, I don't admit that often, but I have to give this restaurant its props. While I was there, I ordered the fried catfish and jumbo shrimp plate with french fries and potato salad. I now know what the inside of my head looks like because my eyes rolled back after I tasted each item. I will gladly make the trek from Sandy Springs to Buford Highway, even in traffic to get to this place more often.

    (4)

  • Sharifa N.

    This place has an awesome and affordable menu! the food is finger lickin. I did not give the full 5 stars because the day that we went was Fathers Day and the wait was over 2 hours. There was a line out of the door and many disgruntled customers. I guess for such a small place, it was hard to keep up with the orders, I have recommended this place to other people and they have had rave reviews. Enjoy and don't leave without trying the fried shrimp!

    (4)

  • Karen F.

    Three words: Sugar Cane Drink. Wait, is sugarcane one word or two? Whatever. It's so good. Possibly the most refreshing drink in a 10-mile radius. The secret? Orange juice! Why had I never thought to add an orange while I'm juicing my cane?! I'm ingenuity-jealous. In other news, no literally, like in the real news ( nytimes.com/2010/04/28/d… ), this "shack" seems to have made it big time, which I find really unfortunate. I liked it better before it expanded from cozy shack to pristine canteen--yes, rhyming ftw!--Now you have to wait in line forever and then wait for your drink (and food) forever, and by that time half the ice is melted and it's become a luke-cool (you know what i mean), diluted has-been instead of the deliciously cool and intensely refreshing pick-me-up that you had so gleefully anticipated...it's almost not worth going anymore. Base rating: 3 stars for decent grub* +1 star for the sugar-cane (I've settled on hyphenation) drink - 1 star for the wait/crowds +1 star for the stoically cheerful staff - 1 star for being so damn expensive *Just so no one feels misled/cheated, I can't speak to the quality of eponymous crawfish itself (unfortunate crustacean allergy), but the fish, fried oyster non-crustacean po'boys, hush puppies, coleslaw, etc. are all yum, but I'm also no child of the South/bayou?/Cajun-country--see, I'm not even sure how to classify it--so this is one culinary genre in which I will not claim expertise.

    (3)

  • Gina C.

    I came here on Saturday for lunch with my fiancé. We were in the area, so I wanted him to try it. We arrived around 1:30 and all the seats inside were full, so we sat outside. Luckily, it wasn't too hot that day. I ordered the same thing as last time, grouper with boiled shrimp and corn and hushpuppies as my side. I thought the shrimp was boiled a little too long. It had a good flavor, but it was okay for me. My fiancé ordered the tilapia with shrimp and he enjoyed it. He also got corn and hushpuppies. We also ordered a dozen raw oysters. I asked for 1/2 a dozen, but they gave us a dozen and since it took a while for them to clean and shuck them, we just took all of them. I will have to say, when we got there, it took about 5 or so minutes for them to take our order. Even though we sat outside the service was good. The food was just okay this time around.

    (3)

  • Mandy P.

    The food is absolutely delicious!!!!! The fried shrimp taste fresh off the boat. The crawfish were good - a little spicy for my tastes but my fiance ate 3 lbs of them. The reason I didn't give them 5 stars??? They are pretty slow.. and their hours suck . They close at either 7 or 8!! Too early for dinner. And dont think of showing up right before they close. They turned the open sign off in front of us and said they were closed.

    (4)

  • Christopher Y.

    Actually, I went to the Crawfish Shack after reading the review on Yelp. The place is definitely tucked away especially if you're driving north of Buford Hwy. The staff are very friendly and the food was excellent. I got the catfish and jumbo shrimp. Mmmm... mmmm.. good. Very fresh. The hush puppies were tasty, too. I didn't get the Crawfish but they allowed me to have a sample. Quite tasty. Plus, they're getting daily deliveries of Crawfish. I highly recommend it to any seafood fan.

    (4)

  • Sheila M.

    This is not the easiest place to find but it was worth it. A tiny shop with 4 tables, they serve fresh seafood, with an emphasis on low country crawfish, shimp and oysters cooked to order plus an assortment of sides. They also cater, including set menus with sides included. They'll deliver with enough notice. They also sell a selection of fresh seafood. The day we were there, they had some of the largest oysters I've seen. Hubby ordered a meal and a sampled the crawfish. If you're a fan of spicy cajun crawfish, you'll be in heaven. We found them too spicy, but they were large and well cooked. Meal #3 included grouper, shrimp, potatoes and corn on the cob. Your food is cooked to order and you can choose from boiled, steamed or fried shrimp. Fish is fried and battered in either cornmeal or flout. Both shrimp and fish were perfectly cooked. When oysters are available you can have them fried or raw. I had fried oysters, which I saw them remove from the cooler. They were like fried oysters are supposed to be: barely cooked with a nice light batter. I also had an order of hushpuppies, which were a bit over cooked, and potato salad. Neither side was memorable, but fine. The owners were helpful, enthusiastic, and clearly thrilled to be there. We talked with them about catering. They explained that they're so small that they can customize for our needs, deliver with notice and even get us a party-size order of raw oysters if they're available. We think we'll be back often. Atlanta lacks good, fresh and inexpensive seafood; this is the best we've experienced here.

    (5)

  • Kenneth N.

    I thought I had reviewed this place before? Anyways, it was a good news/bad news experience. So the good news is that the fresh fish and shrimp dishes looked/smelled great. The other good news is that the spice used in the crawfish boil is yummy too. Oh and I almost forgot, when they first opened it was a tiny cubby hole, at some point they expanded next door and there was plenty of seating which was mostly filled at 3PM on a Sunday. So the bad news? It took them about 30 minutes to place 8 orders. Then someone in front of me showed the cashier their ticket and pointed out that it had been an hour since they ordered. I placed my crawfish order and was told that they would bring out my order when it was ready. Then new people were getting their crawfish order and I still didn't have mine, when I asked about my order they brought out a pound of shrimp, which they took back when I told them I ordered crawfish. After much confusion and more time, they brought out two pounds of crawfish, I had ordered 3 pounds of crawfish so someone else got my 3 and I had to settle with 2 pounds. At that point I was tired of arguing. I used my scoutmob 50% discount up to 10 dollars so otherwise I would have made a bigger fuss. They lost a couple of customers when they couldn't figure out they had kicked out the connection to their credit card machine. So I will be back when I have a lot of extra time to waste. Oh and the crawfish, I'm still convinced it's the one thing that's not frozen. I loved the size of the crawfish, they were huge. But still seemed previously frozen. JMHO. You can ask.

    (3)

  • Jasen M.

    ok so this place was everything i was hoping it would be and even more. being born in baton rouge and having been raised on what i can only explain as cajus fusion cooking most of my adolescent life, i always have a craving for some good cajun home cookin. dont get it like i used to. so this place is just a basic get what u pay for type place. no crazy decor. u eat on paper plates and they bring ur food out in metal bowls. its awesome. i unfortunately havent dined in as of yet. but am hoping too soon. i stopped in here one day cuz it had been on my list of places to go for at least a year and i saw on there yelp page that they were offering boudin balls. which if u dont know what that is. u need to do some research. good boudin will change ur life. so anyway i dropped in. ordered a shrimp po'boy and some boudin balls. waited honestly for what i thought was a bit long.. but once i got my food. the wait seemed ohhhh so worth it. it was really like a time machine. food was amazing and just took me right back to Louisiana. only thing i can say is. if u want to go make sure ur not in a hurry cuz u will be waiting. its a popular spot and its not very big. TRY IT.. NOW!

    (5)

  • Ashley E.

    I'm so glad I finally had the opportunity to try this place, it was well worth the wait! The food was great. I had the crawfish combo with fries and potato salad and the spring rolls. All of the dishes were VERY spicy and flavorful. There are servers and bus boys walking around with pitchers of water, and with good reason. During one meal I must have had 6 glasses. As others have stated, the wait was long. I went at 7pm on a Saturday night and waited in line 25 minutes to place my order. The staff was very friendly, all in all I had a wonderful experience.

    (4)

  • D M.

    I've been to the Crawfish Shack several time and have never been disappointed. This has been my go to spot for my seafood fix. The staff has been friendly and offered suggestions regarding how we should get our steampot cooked. The first steampot I had was more than enough for two but I had the pleasure of keeping it all to myself. The next time I took my boyfriend and we were both very full after sharing the steampot for two. Unfortunately I can't say the same about Oceania. The seafood has been fresh but the seasoning has been a little hit or miss. Never so bad that I refuse to finish it. We really enjoyed the corn but the new potatoes didn't really have a taste even though they were cooked to perfection. Also, I've tried their fried tilipia, shrimp, and a shrimp po boy. What can I say besides they were out of sight! When I finished I was looking for more. Even though Crawfish Shack is a bit expensive it's definitely worth the money. I look forward to my next visit really soon.

    (4)

  • Joyous S.

    great food. reasonable prices. great for lunch with co-workers or friends.

    (4)

  • Richard S.

    Great tasting and fresh food, cheap, awesome service! I will come back later and fill in the details after I recover from the food coma. In the meantime, anyone with a Cajun seafood craving go here, you won't be disappointed! Okay I'm finally back after 4 days to rave about this place. This past Saturday three hungry guys, one being a Atlanta firefighter with a ravenous appetite, and I decided to come here on a friend's recommendation and after reading other yelpers' reviews. All of us ordered Meal #6 which is a pound of spicy crawfish and two sides for $5.99! Beat that McDonald's! Or any other seafood joint! Not happening... not today, not tomorrow, not ever. My roommate, the firefighter, also ordered a pound of jumbo shrimp, half fried and the other boiled in their cajun mix. The food was delish! I enjoy spicy foods so it was spiced perfectly. The sides were small but tasty. After the other two comrades ate themselves full, my roomie and I were still gorging so I ordered a dozen oysters on the half shell and he got a pound of blue crabs. A note, I'm usually wary about eating raw oysters as far inland as Atlanta because of concerns with freshness and the risk of getting sick, it's happened before (Barnacles), but these babies were free-resh! To summarize the experience, it was the best tasting cajun seafood I've had in Atlanta and even better than what I've had in Savannah & Mississippi. I'm coming back next week for the blue crabs and fried grouper!

    (4)

  • Franklin B.

    Excellent seafood joint. Had the oyster po-boy, superb. Wifey had the shrimp boil, loved it. The hush puppies and boudin balls be the best. Since it is off-season for crawfish, we didn't get 'em. Of course they are frozen this time of year-duh. We are looking forward to spring. Cajun and seafood needs beer like fries need catchup, bring your own as they don't have adult beverages. Can be a little hard to spot from the road as the store front is off main road, Buford Hwy. Well worth the effort to find.

    (5)

  • Thomas S.

    Based on the reviews, I was expecting quite a bit from this unassuming little place. I know Buford Hwy is littered with many small restaurants all with their unique attributes, however this one stands out. It's not just because the building is new and the sign is in English, either. In the end, I was satisfied with my meal here. It seems that those of us on Yelp have gone to great lengths to describe the dining experience in this 10-seat place, so I won't go into great detail. The broth is as good as it sounds, and though it's very spicy, it makes the crawfish very good. The fried shrimp has a seasoning on it that is just right and my flounder was terrific. We can just put it this way: I am a person who enjoys their cocktail sauce and drowns my fried foods in tartar. I didn't need to, nor did I want to at this place. It was a bit empty when we arrived but there was a steady traffic of people getting take-out orders while others would come in for a few pounds of crawfish to take home. I see myself doing the same in the future. Thanks to those on Yelp who have braved the Buford mess to find the Crawfish Shack, I'll be heading back soon.

    (4)

  • Brass C.

    Went to the Crawfish Seafood Shack last Friday for a visit based on all of these glowing Yelp! reviews. Everything wonderful I read about CSS was right on target. The guys behind the counter were extremely cool and cared about our dining experience. My wife had the crawfish combo number 6 (I think??) - her first time eating crawfish and was crazy about it. I ordered a pound of shrimp boiled with the c-o-c and it was delicious. No issues about the butter/margarine ordeal like some others - maybe I'm just not that picky. Every intention of going back to this slice of heaven on Buford Hwy!

    (5)

  • Allen H.

    Okay, after 8 or 9 trips to this place it's time for a review. Pro's-The food here is above average. The fried shrimp, catfish, etc...is really good. The crawfish is hit or miss. I love the seasoning but I went last Saturday and it was a complete waste. They were so small that it was pointless even trying to eat them. I left over 1 lb on the table and didn't feel guilty (except that I wasted my money) Next time I will check before I order. Con's ( and the real reason for the review so I can provide some helpful feedback) is the service. The owner is a nice guy and all but the system they have is pathetic. EVERY TIME I go here it's the same so I know this isn't an isolated event. For one, there is only one register, so If you get caught in a good sized line you are screwed. Secondly, the food takes forever and comes out in shifts. I got my food 6 minutes before my wife. The owner will say "I cook everything to order so it takes longer" if you complain but I expect all the food to come out at the same time. There were also other tables that I noticed the people had some hilarious facial expressions as they too grew impatient. The funny thing is when the food comes out much of the unpleasant experience is forgotten because it is so tasty. Also, I arrived 2 minutes after closing one night and the restaurant was full of people. There were 6 of us and the guy inside said "sorry, we're closed." The owner was nowhere in sight or he would have probably had a conniption fit knowing his $8/ hour employee had just turned away $80 in business. The bottom line is I will be returning in the near future but I look forward to the day when the service at least gives the impression that someone knows what they are doing.

    (3)

  • Adam R.

    Like so many places on Buford you will either find it accidentally or be told to go here. I know at least one person who totally missed the entrance. It is a lot smaller inside than I expected. Definitely not a lot of room if it gets crowded, but we had no problems going for lunch. I got the boiled shrimp without the extra spices which came with two sides. I got corn and fries. The seasoning on the corn was very good and fries were decent. The shrimp were quite large and delicious. I could eat shrimp all day. Hmm maybe we need to make a Sublime shrimp Po'boy. That would have to be good. I would have preferred to pay beforehand so I would not have had to dig in my pockets with hands that had just had seafood all over them, but they did provide wetnaps.

    (4)

  • Jeanne C.

    I will sum up my review of Crawfish Shack via a Gmail chat: *I'D LIKE TO PRE-NOTE, THAT CRAWFISH SHACK IS DEFINITELY WORTH A VISIT ENTIRELY BASED ON THE FACT THAT THE BROTH THEY STEAM THE SEAFOOD IN IS THE BEST F*CK'IN BROTH IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. IT'S A LEVEL OF SPICE YOU CAN ONLY EXPECT FROM ASIANS. IN A GOOD WAY. HIEN: When are we going to that Crawfish Seafood Shack, sucka? ME: anytime. i actually went last week? dont think i told you. its only a value if u eat crawfish, otherwise it doesnt feel worth it to drive all the way out there to get a few bucks off seafood. their broth is realllyyy good. super spicy but not salty ME: but i will take u there wheneva u want. HIEN: Yeah, I wanna go! What all did you eat? Just crawfish? ME: they had good snowcrab legs and fried scrimp too HIEN: MMMM ME: the thing that fuks u up about eating dirt cheap though, is that they charge $2 everytime u order something thats on the 'normal menu' yelp.com/biz_photos/4x3S… so off the photo in the link i just sent you, anything u order from the left side of the menu, they charge you $2 as a 'prep' fee. which is kinda dumb. they shud just price it that way. so the snow crablegs are really like $8.99 per pound ME: and the sides are cheap, but u end up paying $10-11 for a snowcrab leg dinner. that's not insane value for having to drive out to buford hwy. but the crawfish is $5.99 per pound with two sides (middle part of menu). that middle menu doesn't charge you a 'prep' fee AND it comes with 2 sides. those are the real value. if you order crawfish by the pound from the left side of the menu (it says 'market price', and i asked about that. it's at $4-ish right now), tack on $2 prep fee, and you're actually paying the same price but not getting the two sides included in the #6 combo meal. so anyways, i figured all this out when i noticed that the entire meal wasn't as dirt cheap as i'd anticipated. sandy and i were like, now we know for next time :P i realized with all this text i just gave you, i'm like the professional critic or sumptin. think i'm gonna put in on yelp Sent at 5:03 PM on Friday

    (4)

  • Nick N.

    Went here today based on the Yelp recommendations - it was good, for Atlanta (and being the only place in Atlanta I know of you can get it) it was great. Potatoes and Corn were good...Crawfish were quite mixed, some very large, some a bit too small. The folks here were genuinely nice people - and it's definitely a family joint..making it worth the long drive I made. Definitely will go again..and that's saying a lot as I rarely go inside the loop.

    (4)

  • Zee Z.

    I don't like doing reviews if i've been to a spot only once or twice... but i've been here tooooo many times! If im in ATL or close by and am thinking seafood 9/10 times i'll end up at this joint. Crawfish is good...can't go wrong with it...but are no crawdads by any means...not that big. I love the shrimp here, dont care if they are boiled, steamed or fried. Owner claims they are wild caught gulf of Mexico shrimp, which is a big plus in my books because i don't like farm raised shrimp from Indonesia that taste kind of muddy, plus im supporting American fishermen. Hush puppies are good no doubt, but a lil on the pricey side, when compared to New Orleans seafood's hush puppies, but that's not a big deal. There isn't a time i haven't gotten the freshly squeezed sugarcane drink whenever im here...its really good and makes me feel like im drinking it from a street stall in India. All their sides are good...but a little on the unhealthy side...they have no healthy alternatives. Their fish is always fresh and well prepared when dining in, fried grouper is my favorite. You have 2 choices of batter, one is a lighter batter and the other is a heavier batter bringing more of a crisp to the table. They sell everything seafood, stuff like clams and crabs which i haven't mentioned. Do not go during lunch hours or peak hours, unless you don't mind waiting 30+ mins. The inside has enough seating space and is clean so don't worry about that aspect. However, the owner knows his shop is a hit and brags about being on Yelp and what not. I dislike the fact that they've been steadily increasing their prices incrementally, would like them to stop with that.

    (5)

  • Jeff M.

    The crawfish po' boy is an awesome aurora of flavor and kick. Finally, there is competition against the Star Provisions shrimp po' boy! If this is representative of the rest of the menu, this could easily be upgraded to ***** in a few more visits! Of note, I went midday on a Saturday and it was relatively empty. Yes, it takes a while for them to make the po' boys and yes, the service is mediocre. But once you start eating, you completely forget all that. Mind-erasingly good! Yes, I'll be back!

    (4)

  • Su H.

    Great taste. Warning, if you don't like spicy, the steam or boiled shrimp might be too spicy for you. If you like cajun and spicy - you'll like the food here. There is a long line to order your food and a long wait to get your food. Why? Cause it's that good. We waited 20 min to order our food and 30 min to get the food. But everyone agreed, it was worth the wait. If you love seafood, try the crawfish shack platter. It has crabs, blue crabs (when in season), shrimp, crawfish, mussels, potatoes, corn, I forget what else. You won't regret it. The fried fish is ok, needs more seasoning. And the hush puppies are tiny. But if you get anything else, you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Taylor B.

    Outstanding fried seafood, easily amongst Atlanta's best! Service is equally outstanding! I strongly suggest the fried shrimp & cane juice, though everything I've eaten here has been delicious. Be forewarned: they close early!

    (5)

  • D S.

    Will never go back, I was to tired to complain. My tilapia poor boy had one piece of fish for $8.99.

    (1)

  • Kenneth H.

    Well, first off, let me give a great big shout-out to my fellow Yelpers who've gone before me, to this place; I felt like a seasoned veteran walking into this place, knew what to get & how to get it. I scored the extra side of hush puppies, and was glad for it so, thanks, everyone! I was in the mood for shrimp tonight, and went straight for the 10-jumbos boiled dinner. If Hieu could ever get his hands on some really, truly fresh shrimp, he'd be downright dangerous. Of course, I'm not going to dock any stars for that , because nobody else in Atlanta can either; I've yet to hear of anyone flying a learjet down to the Gulf daily to fetch shrimp from the docks every morning at 05:00, and I probably couldn't afford dinner there if they did. One of the trade-offs of living in a landlocked city...I still love ya though, ATL! Still, these were cooked perfectly, and were the best I've ever managed to find here in Atlanta. Hallelujah for a guy who actually delivers jumbo shrimp! I always hate it when a restaurant sprinkles a handful of 26-30s across a plate & tries to pass 'em off as jumbos...these were nice, big mamma-jammin' shrimp. I got them boiled, which is a classic low-country shrimp boil, with a nice touch of heat that definitely piqued my interest. It has a bit of a flavour twist, though, the result of a 'secret ingredient.' I'm not going to shout out to the world what I think it is, but I will try adding some to the next batch I make here at home, to see if I'm right; the red ring around the edge of the sauce gives it away, though. ;o) The service here is very informal & relaxed, but friendly; definitely a come-as-you-are kind of place. It's a bit of a drive from where I live, but I will be back, definitely!

    (5)

  • Jeff W.

    Good food, smart mouth employees. I asked for extra meat on a po boy and the dude told me it would be $3.00 plus the cost of the additional meat weighed by the pound. I asked him to repeat that and he said that's our policy. We went back and forth with debating the policy and his attitude got worse as we went. I asked why charge a cooking fee when you have to cook what goes on the sandwich anyway. He had no answer so he just said thats our policy. Doesn't make sense to me but his attitude made me not want to go back.

    (1)

  • Jennifer C.

    Had a hankering for fried shrimp two weeks ago and discoverd this takeout spot on Yelp. After breezing by it on Buford Hwy a few times I finally found it. Been there three times since then! Everything is cooked perfectly and I love how they give you a choice of steamed, lightly fried or crispy. Nothing worse than overly--battered shrimp! The staff is super friendly and will stand and chat with you while you wait. As for the taste: The Grouper and Catfish were crazy delicious and the shrimp...well...let's just say they were gone before I reached Buckhead. Can't wait to see how the menu expands, as I believe they recently enhanced it. My ONLY beef is what everyone gripes about...the hushpuppies. Please make them bigger. Otherwise, they've got a loyal customer in me!

    (5)

  • Landon B.

    Had a mixed experience but ultimately a good one here. Ordered the Fried shrimp Po Boy with hush puppies and a sweet tea. The downside is that it took 35 minutes to get my sandwich... I assume they just forgot about it because other people behind me got their food in the meantime. Then it came out without the hush puppies and took another 20 minutes and finally asking the manager where they were to get them out to me. Positives: The sandwich and the hush puppies were amazing. I have been to many Cajun-style places, some even in New Orleans that couldn't touch this place. The rémoulade-style spicy sauce that was on the sandwich really set it off, along with the optional Cayenne sauce they have on the tables, since I like it spicy. The other awesome thing about this place is that the manager came over and refunded my money without me even complaining or asking him to. It shows that they care about their clientele and want regulars. I will definitely fit into that category since their food is outstanding.

    (4)

  • Jessica M.

    Just ok here, really from the reviews i expected it to be amazing but it was not even dinner time and they were out of the blue crab and would not let us substitute with the other crab only the lesser valued things like shrimp and mussels. People all say its a big bang for your buck but its really not priced any different than another similar place you pick up food from bc you don't want to stay and eat. We got the seafood broiled platter and there was honestly hardly any seafood in it once you got past the shit ton of crawfish, which are more pain in the butt than meat, a few shrimp...2 crab legs, some corn and lot of mussels ----$20 ---and all waaay to spicy to eat more than a little at a time---i like spice but dang ask me how i want it seasoned before killing me with the spices. Nothing tasted great in our platters and really it was just a big mess and we were starving still afterward. I was pretty disappointed with this place, maybe my expectations were too high but I wont be going back.

    (2)

  • Desi D.

    Food cooked to order and the fried food wasn't greasy - it was very well cooked. I had the catfish & shrimp with onion rings & buttered potatoes. My husband had the fried shrimp with fries & buttered potatoes. The buttered potatoes are delicious with a good bit of spice - they remind me of Louisiana - yum! I'd eat here again, if ever in the area. I'd love to try their boiled crawfish.

    (4)

  • Christopher P.

    Pretty good stuff! Buford is Atlanta's belly. Get the crawfish, get nuoc mia (fresh sugarcane juice with a hint of orange), get the blue crab.... enjoy!

    (4)

  • Stricky T.

    The Lobster roll......................was just added to the menu as one of the specials and I was tempted to give it a try. There are three options, steamed, boiled or fried and I chose the healthiest.............steamed. When it arrived I was expecting a traditional Maine style lobster roll but no...no...no..........this was special, because it was steaming hot and it was not over seasoned, over dressed in mayo or over sauced...............it was half a pound of lobster lightly marinated in butter and Cajun seasoning served on a crispy baked roll........so lush.....

    (5)

  • TJ L.

    I went here with friends who said it was the best Cajun restaurant in town and how worth the wait it was. Let me just say that we specifically arrived at 6:30pm to avoid the long lines. Still, I would say we waited in line for a good 20 minutes or so to place our orders. We did so and got our drinks and were lucky enough to find a place to sit. An hour later, our food came out. AN HOUR LATER OUR FOOD CAME OUT. Am I crazy for thinking that if you wait 20 minutes to even place your order that you should not have to wait an hour for your food? Of course our drinks were all gone by the time the food made it out and I was generally frustrated. It's not like there were 100 people in front of us, I would say that maybe 10 tables got their food in the hour we waited for ours. I will admit that I'm not the most patient person in the world. I mean, even if Morton's Steakhouse was giving away free filet mignons I would rather just go pay $20 for one at Outback than wait over an hour for the free one. I don't happen to believe there is such a thing as food good enough to warrant waiting that long for it. What about the food? I was only along for the ride, and I'm not a big time Cajun fan, so I just ordered fried shrimp. I understand that fried shrimp is a fairly basic food and it's never exactly going to knock your socks off, but you can still tell really fresh shrimp even when it is deep fried. With all I had heard about this place, I expected even something as basic as fried shrimp to be better than average. Instead, I got fried shrimp that could have been flash frozen and stored in a freezer in a Kansas City distribution center for 6 months. I mean, it's not like it was terrible, but it wasn't any better than what you would get at a Red Lobster or any other chain restaurant. Pick a shack anywhere along the coast of Florida and I can pretty much guarantee they will serve you a fresher tasting basket of shrimp than you will receive here. I get that I didn't order one of the signature dishes here. I get that every business eventually reaches a point that makes it difficult to keep up with its own success. However, there is no excuse for making customers wait over an hour for food at a casual dining restaurant, no matter how busy you are, without providing any warning at all. The woman who took our orders could have at least said something along the lines of the kitchen is really backed up and there will be a delay. Of course, then you offer a free dessert or someting, but at least you provide warning. Crawfish Shack seems to be quite satisfied with its ridiculous wait times and average cuisine. Pretty soon a new flavor of the month will come along and people will begin to realize they don't want to wait an hour to be served. Perhaps then this place will get its act together, but for now, you should only visit if you really love one of their signature items and have the patience of a saint. In any other scenario, you will definitely leave frustrated. Sooner or later, the invisible hand of capitalism is going to step in and correct the situation here.

    (1)

  • Ronda H.

    I love seafood and tried this place on the recommendation of a friend. At first, I thought it was a joke because this place is almost hole in the wallish, tucked away inside of a strip mall on Buford Hwy. Who knew? The seafood is super fresh and everything that we ordered was very tasty. You walk in and literally stand in line and wait to order. After you order you then begin your search for a table. While we were a smaller party so we found a table rather quickly, the wait in line to order was more than 15 minutes. Service was okay. Nobody was rude but no one was exactly outgoing either. Good food, great prices, would definitely do it again.

    (5)

  • Patrick O.

    I don't usually get to excited for seafood around Atlanta but this place is great! We tried the shack tastic platter for 2 and some steamed oysters on the half shell and without a doubt the oysters are the best I have tried in Atlanta. Perfect flavor and texture. Absolutely none of the fishiness you get from some places. The rest of the meal was the shacktastic platter and it came with snow crab, blue crab, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, corn on the cobb, and potatoes. The crabs were my favorite part of the platter. They were meaty and the flavor was wonderful.. They have a really nice crab boil and the flavors are huge. Crawfish as usual were a lot of work for a little pay off..still haven't ever learned best way to get the meat out but they tasted good once I got to it. The only thing I didn't much care for were the mussels since they seemed a bit tough but aside from that the whole platter was really good. The seating is pretty basic and definitely good for the type of food they serve (you'll need some space on the table for the meal). You basically just have picnic tables lined up on either side of the dining room. One thing that they did that I really liked was provided a wet towel with each plate..if you order the same thing we did then you'll definitely need it. The staff was friendly and provided good service and the place was clean. Even with the fresh fish counter in there the place didn't wreak of dead fish. I also really like the idea of being able to pick out fresh seafood at the counter and have them cook it for you. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Dena L.

    This is by far my favorite seafood spot in Atlanta thus far..Growing up on the gulf coast, It's difficult for me to find fresh seafood that reminds me of home. I absolutely love this place. I mostly stick with fried seafood, although I have had the crablegs and they are great, not overcooked and seasoned well. The catfish is the absolute best. Its very inexpensive, but I only gave it 4 stars because of the wait.

    (4)

  • Sean L.

    I had a catfish and shrimp combo. Seafood was fresh and food was good. Order took a long time to come out even though I was the only order. Cooking style was simple . I think the place is a bit over hyped on yelp but otherwise a good experience.

    (4)

  • Eric H.

    The word is officially out on the Crawfish Shack. It was packed on Friday night, but we were able to find a table and grab dinner. We ordered a bit of everything - oysters, crabs, crawfish, shrimp and grouper. The oysters on the halfshell were solid and fresh. The crawfish were very good and boiled in a LA style boil, which had plenty of spice. My Brother in Law thought he tasted some curry in there as well. I am, however, a crab guy and the crabs were good, and plenty spicy from the boil. Next time, I'll probably go for them steamed and BYOOB (Bring Your Own Old Bay). I still feel bad eating female crabs, who should be out making baby crabs. However, being a Marylander, I would need some beer to make it perfect. Still good nonetheless... My wife said the grouper and shrimp fried lightly was good as well. Good seafood, good people, good restaurant. We'll be back...

    (4)

  • Hamad Z.

    ok so heres the deal. i went there yesterday and everything was good. made me wanna come back for more today. i wanted to try out something on the menu that i have always wanted to try. The fried shrimp po boy. This sandwich is just A-OK. my review is geared more towards the po boy rather then the restaurant itself. As i ordered my sugar cane drink and waited for my sandwich which took an hour to bring out. i dont mind waiting for my food if its good. something the po boy was not. i had high hopes as i waited and they got all crushed when i was served with the mighty po boy. i get served with 6 shrimps medium size (not even a jumbo) in between two pieces of bread (most likely the french baguette from costco) lettuce, tomato, and some house sauce. all this for 8.99? whaaaaaa. i was expecting a little more from this. i should have just ordered a pound of shrimp for the same price atleast that way i would have gotten like 15-20 shrimps. my beef is not with the restaurant which is really good. i would give the restaurant a rating of like 4. but my beef is with the fried shrimp po boy which i highly recommend not to get. unless the owner increases the shrimps to a minimum of 10 i will not be satisfied with this PO BOY. so over all the restaurant and the food are nice. its the shrimp po boy that sucks balls. and boy does it suck balls big time. if you go there ur best sticking with anything from crawfish to shrimps and regular fish. order their meals which are all good and under 10 bucks. BUT STAY AWAY FROM THE FRIED SHRIMP PO BOY. SO IF YOU'RE READING THIS PHAM. DONT BE STINGY WITH YOUR SHRIMP. AND I WILL COME AGAIN.

    (2)

  • Xiomara S.

    LOVE IT! The food was great! I love the way they seasoned the food. Friendly staff. Visited with friends today for lunch and everyone in my group was very happy with their order. The mussels were my favorite. I ordered the Shack tastic platter as well and it was a great choice to try a little of everything and it comes with red potatoes and corn.. The hush puppies were also very good. Will return soon

    (5)

  • Ezy R.

    Some of the best crawfish I ever ate. Best hands down in Georgia. If you come bring your appetite and they do tweak it to your liking as far as the HEAT goes. His regular heat is perfect !!!! All the sides were awesome. My wife who loves snowcrab thinks they were the best she too has ever eaten. Everything was cooked to perfection. The staff is super friendly and the food absolutely delicious and FRESH

    (5)

  • Jason L.

    Sometimes dumpy places surprise you with spectacular food. This is definitely one of those times. This divey restaurant with sticky floors might make you think twice but trust me... the canjun seafood is fantastic. Legendary. I'd suggest a take-out order. Get the fantastic food and avoid the dirty dining experience on picnic tables. 4 stars!

    (4)

  • Hope T.

    I love Crawfish Shack! I'm from Houston so I take me seafood very seriously & the food here is great! Great customer service & clean. My favorite thing to get is the fried shrimp & the snow crab. I love the catfish too but the hushpuppies are my absolute favorite! I would go and only order hush puppies I'd that's how I was feeling that day! Lol all in all I would definitely recommend eating at the Crawfish Shack. The only thing I will say is make sure if you're going on a weekend that you prepare for a wait. It gets really packed because it's THAT good.

    (5)

  • Jeff P.

    I have had 5-star meals here too, but they are inconsistent. This is a very Cajun-style casual, family atmosphere restaurant with picnic tables (literally) for indoor seating (as well as some outdoor seating). My best meal there was a bowl of delicious lobster bisque, a fried seafood platter that included a couple of softshell crab, catfish, shrimp, oysters, crawfish and hushpuppies, and a plump, meaty Maine-style lobster roll. Everything was magically good. Seriously quite good! On my return visit, I tried the same fried seafood platter, and a bowl of gumbo. The gumbo was almost ice cold when served. The fried platter seemed to have been sitting under a heat lamp in the kitchen. There is an older gentleman who I believe is the owner, and whether or not he is there when you visit may have an affect on the quelity of what you'll get. So, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try - because when they are good, they are GREAT. But be warned, sometimes they are just off their game. I would love to give them more stars but I can't.

    (3)

  • Nancy R.

    This place changed more into a restaurant than just a shop. Also their menu is more extensive than before. FOOD: I had the Fried catfish and fried shrimp with fries and hushpuppies. My friend and I had similar dishes and we both enjoyed it very much. The shrimp and hushpuppies were a bit small in size but good in taste. This is a rustic, non-airconditioned place, that serves good food!

    (4)

  • Rick R.

    We've tried to get into this restaurant before but the line stretched out the door. It has a huge reputation in the Atlanta area as the best place for seafood. We took advantage of the scant crowd (everyone out celebrating) and came on July 4. My dining partner chose the full-size oyster Po boy. $15, no sides. There were six heavily coated deep-fried puffs of - something - coated with remoulade sauce on a bed of lettuce. I chose the tilapia and shrimp plate, and added on a few more shrimp. Let's face it, folks - it's hard to screw up shrimp, but they did it with bells on. They were tough and overcooked, and had the consistency of leather - or perhaps a dog chew toy. The tilapia was OK, the fries decent, and the slaw was on par with anything you might find at a KFC. The tea was good. But next time we want fried fish, we'll probably head to Captain D's. We were completely underwhelmed by this overrated place. Also - they advertised that they would stay open till 3 o'clock. At 2:30, they turned up the radio and started turning chairs upside down. They also locked the door as we left. I saw nothing but young people working, and my dining partner wondered if perhaps the owner took the day off and let them run the place. Bad move. We won't be back.

    (1)

  • Anh L.

    I came here late when they were about to close, however the staff here are so pleasant. They accommodated me at the last minute. I was their last customer for the night. The owner came out and greeted me with a friendly smile on his face. They have fresh seafood and big picnic tables for dining in. There were plenty of napkins, and condiments. Their meal comes with a fish, 4 shrimps, and 2 sides for $10, which isn't that bad since seafood prices has gone up a bit. Once I ordered my meal, it came out less then 12 minutes. The Fried grouper and shrimps lightly floured, season to perfection. It was really tasty. I couldn't eat it all, but I manage to save some in the morning.

    (5)

  • A L S.

    The old saying you can put lipstick on a pig--but its still a pig is true at the Crawfish Shack. For 9.99+3.50 for the combo meal, that's 14.43 total with tax, you can get a shrimp poboy, a bag of chips and a drink. And while you can get the much loved Zapps potato chips, don't look very long for the other Nawlin's cultural icon--Barq's, cause it ain't there (or wasn't when I asked for it)! In fact, when I did ask for it, the cashier had no idea what I was talking about. Why? Barq's root beer is now a coke product of which they carried tons of flavors of. Oops. What did I just walk into? Ditto zippo on the Crystal and Tabasco hot sauces, but they did Red Rooster sriracha sauce. The shrimp poboy was basically a salad on a big obnoxious loaf of semi-crusty white bread. The only thing shrimp about it was that the seafood was used as garnish. Seriously, they were lined up on top of a gross amount of commercially shredded lettuce and some tomatoes (see my picture). What they claimed to be Remoulade sauce was nothing more than watered down mayonnaise at best with a serious addition of Tony C's style Cajun seasoning mixed in it and "artfully" squirted over the bread. They claim the bread was from Gambino's Bakery in New Orleans. As a native Louisiana chef and baker, let's make this clear--Gambino's is known for their cakes like Doberge. Leidenheimer's Bakery is the premier French bread of New Orleans. It is made with flour, water, salt, yeast and baked with steam for crustiness. That is why it is light inside, crunchy outside. This "Gambino's" is nothing more than thick white bread baked in a steam oven, maybe. When I asked where the owners were from, they told me "they have family from Louisiana, and we get our recipes from there." And I have family from France, the 1700's, but I didn't learn how to cook French cuisine until I went to school and then apprenticed for several years. This is another example of the Cajun hype. I am always weary of it, but I tried it here. I found this sandwich be an expense bread salad. Don't make the same mistake. Heed this warning. On the Bayou in Smyrna is the real deal. Nawlin's friends, if they don't have Barq's but they do have Zapps, just make sure they are hanging upside down. You know what I mean. Otherwise--RUN!

    (1)

  • Brett H.

    So after reading many of the reviews, you might be lead to think that this place has one of the best lobster rolls in Atlanta. You could imagine my disappointment when I received an under filled hot dog bun that was smaller than my hand. For a place that has "lobster roll" written in large letters across the wall, I feel like I was expecting more.

    (3)

  • Yinka T.

    This is a solid place for a quick and genuine seafood indulgence. Food - solid 5 for the price point. Shrimp is not deveined though :( Ambience - 4. Not elegant but functional dining Service - 4. Lots of parking.

    (5)

  • Candice J.

    I had crab legs, fried oysters, and boiled shrimp and they were all amazing!!! I would recommend this restaurant to my friends.

    (5)

  • Yois B.

    The food was good! I looked up a great spot to have my anniversary dinner at! I came across this place! Ordered a seafood bowl! When I say this bowl was GOOD it WAS! Couldn't finish it all because really one bowl can feed two ppl! I will come back! Great food & service!!

    (5)

  • Jenny D.

    I left disappointed. First the place is kinda hidden. If you don't know where it is you might have take several u turns...well I did anyway!! There are a few tables outside and community tables inside with a couple of individual tables. Definitely "shack like" inside. I had to push away my germaphobe thoughts out of my mind. After you order at the counter they give you a number to bring to your table. They give you an empty cup so you can fill your cup with a beverage. You get ice out of a standard cooler..the kind you probably have at home. Anyway there's a bunch of ice in there and you scoop the ice yourself. I would of preferred a ice dispenser so I know there isn't a chance of people putting there dirty hands in the ice. Anyway like in said I had to turn off my germaphobe thoughts. Anyway back to most important part the food... Well I ordered the lobster roll. The reviews i read said it was small..and somehow it was even smaller than I thought. The pictures on yelp are a bit bigger looking. It came with a side and I choose hush puppies. The lobster roll was nothing special..tasty, lightly seasoned the way I liked it but there was so little of it. The hush puppies were OK too. The cost was $13 for the combo and I didn't think it was worth it. Maybe I'll try something else next time ......update 5 hours later So when I told my husband I went here for lunch by myself he was disappointed I didn't wait for him because he's been wanting to try this place. So to make up for that I agreed to go back for dinner! Why not! I have to say this time the food was more satisfying. We ordered 1/2 dozen oysters..they were huge. $9 for the 1/2 dozen if you wanted a full dozen it would be $14. We also ordered the Shacktastic seafood combo. It's a little of everything. It's about $50 for enough for two people. It was plenty of food for two! They ask you if you wanted it steamed or boil...I don't know the difference so I just said boiled. But now I know boiled is spicy...very spicy to me that it slowed me down eating because lips would burn. Still very good but spicier than I would have prefered. Next time I'll ask for steamed. My husband didn't think it was too spicy bit then he likes it HOT! I also ordered fries as a side. With 2 soft drinks and the food mentioned above it cost us about $75. Not bad for a seafood feast. We left very full and we didn't even finish the fries a the potatoes and corn. Definitely coming back! Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the service could be better. we had to get up a few times because we needed napkins, a plate, hot sauce.

    (4)

  • Ronnie J.

    I love this place despite the wait. Sometimes you have to wait on good food. My neighbors and i have been coming here since this place opened. We live in Buckhead so it's worth the drive. The food is always cooked to order thus the wait. I think people get impatient because they're hungry. It's worth the wait. Yesterday i had a lobster roll with corn on the cob, medium shrimp, fries and hushpuppies. As always fresh and delicious!!! I'm feeling like a repeat today for lunch. My son loves the shrimp po boys with fries and corn. The lobster po boy is on another level. So good!! My only wish is later hours during the week.

    (4)

  • Danny L.

    Made a last minute decision to stop by Crawfish Shack after an afternoon of errands. You walk in and order at the register. They give you a number and bring the food to your table when ready. The atmosphere inside is super casual. They decorate with fishing nets on the ceiling above their wooden benches and tables; and there's writing all on their chalkboard wall. It gives you somewhat of a "by the sea" feel, without the smell of saltwater. List of what we got: 1.) Shack-Tastic for 1(snow crabs, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, potatoes, andouille sausage, and corn). They usually include blue crab but they told us they've been out for a while, so they offered us more crawfish to substitute. 2.) Fried Crawfish Po' Boy 3.) Crawfish Pies The Shack-Tastic for 1 could feed 2(unless you're starving and/or big eaters). It was well seasoned and not too salty. Watch out for the spiciness. It kind of just kicks in out of nowhere. Make sure to use the juices at the bottom of the bowl to rub more flavors onto your food! Comes with butter and cocktail sauce. I was skeptical on the fried crawfish po' boy, partly because when I order it at other places, it ends up being way overpriced for a super mediocre sandwich. Fortunately, the sandwich here is much bigger and they are not stingy with the crawfish. Comes with lettuces, pickles, and a nice remoulade sauce. The bread was also soft and not too tough to chew. The crawfish pies were good too! There was a good amount of well cajun seasoned crawfish filling with a nice flaky, pastry-like crust. I hate when places dont have enough filling and you are mostly eating pastry, but that is not the case here. Overall, while a tad bit pricey, I will still be back for more crawfish pies and po' boys. I'll have to try some other items as well! Service can be a bit slow but they cook everything to order, so just be patient. Oh and we saw Zac Efron here. Apparently, he's currently in Atlanta filming with Robert Deniro.

    (4)

  • David H.

    Definitely the BEST place for your crawfish! I'm not much of a big fan of anything else they have. Oysters are pretty good and the shrimp are as well. It's the secret seasoning that this Vietnamese owned business use on their crawfish that had me impressed. I've been all around New Orleans with my local friends. They've treated me to some of the best food there. They have a really high standard of what seafood should be like. Spicy and fresh. Crawfish Shack has those two standards down packed. If you're not a big fan of spicy cajun foods, this might be too spicy for you. It was just PERFECT for me. Plenty of meat in each morsel and plenty of flavor in each piece of meat. I've looked around the restaurant during lunch hours and found that most people ordered the lobster roll or the fried sides. I assume that this is because there's only one spiciness for all the crawfish. There's no medium and no mild, and I'm definitely content with that. Proven with the 2 pounds that I downed on my own. Keep in mind that in New Orleans, there is a big Vietnamese population. It's huge, more than the Chinese population, I assume. I found myself delighted in all the traditional Vietnamese dishes when I trekked over to Nola, thus I'm not at all surprised that this Vietnamese business could churn out something no less than authentic. The influence is there and I'm very pleased that Crawfish Shack is only 20 minutes away.

    (4)

  • Mary Locke M.

    The Crawfish Shack is totally one of my biggest Atlanta dining letdowns. I was super excited about trying it and sorely disappointed after the fact. It was 5:00 on Sunday afternoon and we had just finished up foot massages. I threw it out there, "Why don't we try the Crawfish Shack while it's actually not crowded for once?" and that was how this unfortunate dining situation came to be. You walk in and order from the counter. We ordered a dozen oysters, two pounds of crawfish, pork boudin balls, and Cajun fries. We were promptly rejected on the oysters and boudin balls - they were out of both. This should have been a sign, but instead we opted to stay for the half of the meal that was available. The Crawfish Shack boasts picnic tables both inside and out. Given that it was perfect weather, we opted for a patio picnic table outside. That proved to be a mistake as well, although the Crawfish Shack really can't be faulted for this one. While we were sitting there waiting on our food, we noticed it smelled like weed. Actually it wreaked of marijuana, which is a pretty impressive feat given that it was outdoors and the smokers turned out to be a good thirty feet away from us. Really? Who does that? At first I thought it might be a contact high, but then I realized I was starving because we had in fact been waiting for our food for over an hour. Once I noticed the server delivering food to order #76, I flagged him down. We were #71 and there was no sign of our dinner. He said he would go check on it for us. About five minutes later, he emerged with our crawfish and fries. His explanation, "We were running low on crawfish." Clearly they really just forgot our order, although based on the lack of oysters and boudin balls they probably were running low on crawfish as well. I will say that the crawfish were the best I have ever had. They were gigantic, perfectly seasoned, and better than any I've had in New Orleans. The fries, however, were clearly frozen Oreida fries. They were lukewarm and not in the least bit Cajun spiced. All and all, I would never eat here again. I would get the crawfish to go IF and only IF I knew I could call ahead and not have to wait for my order. The service was completely lacking, they were out of half the menu, and really it was just an all-around letdown. Sigh.

    (2)

  • Helen C.

    Shoutout and thank you to the kind guy cashier who helped me out today! Food was good as always!

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    We live very close to Craw Shack and cannot believe we just found learned about it! This restaurant has a friendly staff, lots of seating, and the seafood is to die for! Don't leave without trying the fried mac n' cheese balls! Everything we had was delicious.

    (5)

  • Nina S.

    Love the shrip and soft shell crab pooboy here. But everything is good

    (5)

  • Katz A.

    I asked why the menu said two catfish and the plate came with two fillets. Waiter's response? Your the first person in seven years to complain. Tells me that I should have known what I was getting because all their food is on display. Fillets were not very fresh either. Shrimp were good. Not going back. It's not Cajun, it's not even gulf coast seafood.

    (2)

  • Dr. Shannon W.

    We went here an ordered the catfish and shrimp. It came out pretty quickly, and it was fresh out of the grease, so that was a plus. Both tasted pretty good. Overall, I'd call the food average, though. Maybe 3.5 stars, if that was an option. The place is really casual. They have long picnic tables in a small dining room where you pick a seat wherever there is space to fit in with the other guests. Chances of my returning are probably 50/50, as I am still on the hunt for deliciously-seasoned fried fish and shrimp in the Atlanta area. Maybe if I am passing the place on my way home and don't have any other options in mind, they will see me again, and again, I'll be satisfied with what I get - for now. :-)

    (3)

  • LaShawndra N.

    Maybe I should have gotten the name's sake? Went in about 8:30 and was told I could only make a to go order which was fine by me because they closed at 9:00. I ordered the Platter #2 (I believe) which had 2 pieces of catfish, four shrimp, and two sides (somehow I ended up ordering two potatoes red potatoes and regular fries). The wait time was abt 20 mins. My biggest complaint was ringing in at $11.50, I kind of feel I got skimped. The fried catfish was the size of store bought frozen tilapia, the fried shrimp were runts (I nearly missed them in the box), handful of regular fries (the ones where you get choked on first bite because they are so thick), one huge potato (about the size of a baby's first) and two smaller ones (about the size of a gum ball) . My biggest compliment were the runt sized shrimp. Although, small they packed a mighty punch of flavor. Maybe big things really do come in small packaging after all?

    (2)

  • Tyler N.

    I ate here last summer and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. However, our meal tonight was horrible. The crawfish and shrimp were overcooked and hard to peel. The snapper was very over cooked and tough. The snapper was so over cooked you couldn't even cut it with a knife (especially for a fish that is known to be flaky). Our boudin balls were still cold in the center and came out way after the rest of our food. The only decent part of the meal was the andoulie sausage and corn. Also, if you're looking to enjoy a cold beer with your meal then go somewhere else. They currently do not serve alcohol. I'm very disappointed and will not be going back.

    (1)

  • Mary T.

    My boyfriend and I came here 2 days in a row. We're thinking of making this "our spot". It's 10 minutes from our house. The food is amazing! Their catfish is fried to perfection. The soft shell crab po'boy is delish! They also have macaroni and cheese bites to die for. My concubine got crawfish & he loved it. I'm not much of a crawfish eater, but we'll definitely be here once a week.

    (5)

  • Tom C.

    Not impressed, in short: 1) They ran out of crawfish, excuse me aren't you the crawfish shack house? 2) Service is super slow. My friends order 2 lobster rolls in the same order. One came out really quickly and the second one game out 20 minutes later. wth? 3) Gumbo was not that good, it was really soupy and had sparse amounts of meat in it. I can see it do well because it is the only one of it's kind in Atlanta. I think if another person opened up a crawfish place with better service, I think they could take away some market share.

    (3)

  • Bebe J.

    I really like this place and sometimes think that I should not. I've been craving a lobster roll since I read they had one of the best ones in town. Today was the day. I didn't have to wait on a parking spot and that concerned me since this place is usually "out the door" crowded. When we walked inside my nose was hit with a very fishy odor. They sell fresh fish and I worry when I encounter a fishy smell in a seafood market. Fresh fish doesn't smell fishy - but hey - we're 300 miles from the coast. I ordered my lobster roll and hushpuppies. My husband ordered the large fried shrimp po'boy. The lobster roll was exactly as described on another Yelp review - lobster served in a "hot dog" roll. No mayonnaise or chopped celery and onion - just a little tarragon and lemon juice. The only difference in this one and the last one I had in Maine was this wasn't large pieces of claw meat drenched in melted butter. If you're looking for a purest type lobster roll, the Crawfish Shack is your place. If you're looking for a "southerned up" lobster roll you will be disappointed. The fried shrimp po'boy was huge! Lots of shrimp, lightly fried and served in a classic New Orleans roll! I can't wait to come back to try one myself. The downside is this isn't the cleanest place -- the floor is so sticky your shoes will get struck if you stand in one place for too long. Ice is serve yourself out of a cooler. The last health inspection grade was a B.

    (4)

  • Rashida C.

    I had this place bookmarked for a while and decided to try it, on a busy Friday evening. Upon entering there was a long wait just to order, this was fine as it gave us a chance to look over the menu and decide what we wanted. 20 plus minutes pass and we finally make it to the counter we order Lobster Roll and Shacktastic Platter for one along with the seafood boudin balls, my bill was $60 bucks in the end. I had no interest in eating there as the floor was dirty and the tables were sticky. I opted to get everything to go so I could eat at home, we waited for another 25 plus minutes and finally they brought our food out. We got home (we live only a short drive away) and the food was lukewarm which I did not understand since everything is made fresh/cooked to order. My lobster roll was good just not worth the money (a piece of white bread rolled over a small lobster tail), it was way too small and dissapointing. The Shacktastic platter was Ok it was mostly crawfish and it was seasoned ok, also it didn't come with any garlic butter, tartar sauce etc... ask for it or you won't get any (it would have been nice to just include it). Not the best I've had at all, it certainly did not live up to the rave reviews here on Yelp in my opinion. I probably won't return for their food as I can make this stuff at home cheaper, quicker, and without the horrendous wait.

    (3)

  • Bryan H.

    Another excellent meal here next to Peachtree Dekalb! Shrimp two ways. I ordered a pound of boiled and 1/4 fried. Both were great. The boiled has the Shacks family season recipe! It's has plenty of flavor, and just the right kick. The boiled shrimp are cut and deveined l, that allowed for very easy peal and eat. The Owner Hue "not sure on spelling of his name "was nice and dipped a crab cluster in the boil as well and wow, what a change up from the normal steamed crab I am use to. If you fly in to PDK you must stop by! Heck I'll drive an hour to get to this place. Allow for about 15-20 min of cook time if they are busy. Every meal is cooked to order fresh.

    (5)

  • Mark B.

    I've been to the Crawfish Shack several times. I would go more but sometimes I forget about the restaurant because you can drive right by on Buford Highway without noticing it. The Crawfish Shack is worth searching out. The options of different po boys and plates are outstanding. You can also get a crawfish boil that would make you think you are on the beach. The fried shrimp and fish are done with a light batter so you still get good flavor. The sides are excellent with a good cajun flavor. Prices are reasonable. It can get crowded so try to go off peak and sometimes the wait for the food is a little excessive. You pretty much serve yourself so the point here is to just go for the wonderful flavor of seafood. When I have that craving, this is where I go. It is just that sometimes I forget about the Crawfish Shack. Today I was reminded just how good it is!

    (4)

  • Jane H.

    Came here for the first time last week and it was an interesting experience! Location & Parking: 3.5 Located on Buford Highway and surrounded by Hispanic shops. Has it's own parking lot. Interior & Service: 4 I went on a Sunday night and this place was PACKED. I would say the place is not big yet not too small either, plus you can sit inside or outside. This is one of those places where you order up front and then they bring the food to your table, so can't really judge on the service too much. Food: 4 We ordered 1 lb of boiled crawfish, 1 dozen of fresh oysters, 1 fried red snapper meal, and 1 boiled jumbo shrimp meal. I loved the jumbo shrimps! Super fresh and big. The corn and hush puppies were also really good. For the fried red snapper, we had 2 choices: either lightly battered or thick battered (sorry forgot the term :P) but I would stick with the lightly battered because the thick one was covered in cornmeal and it was hard and crusty. So the crawfish, I don't know if I went on a bad day or what, but it was NOT fresh. The meat kept on breaking as I was pulling out of the shell and some of them were really small. Oh and their crawfish sauce is really spicy to me, I wonder if they have different levels to choose from. Overall: 4 Other than the crawfish, I loved my meal! The price is also really reasonable, I would definitely come back again.

    (4)

  • D K.

    Got their shrimp po'boy and it was good, save for the fact that the ratio between shrimp and bread is totally off. I tore off pieces of bread as I ate and by the end I practically had another loaf of bread in my basket. I shouldn't be modifying my food to make it better. Also, my friend ordered 10 minutes after me, and his sandwich ended up coming out 20 minutes AFTER I finished my meal. Unacceptable.

    (2)

  • Neeka B.

    Would've given this place 5 stars but the atmosphere was off to me. It seemed like all the employees were sad. Other than the melancholy employees, the food was great, and I enjoyed the picnic tables for dining!! I had the snow crab legs and my boyfriend had the 2 piece catfish & shrimp meal with corn on the cob, red potatoes, and hush puppies. Yum!

    (4)

  • L. Nicole S.

    Delicious seafood. Very poor service. The place is basically run by high school aged kids with a lack of customer service and sadly interpersonal communication skills. Don't expect them to care if your order is wrong or your food never comes. Otherwise, try the fried snapper and boiled shrimp!

    (3)

  • Monica S.

    Hmmmm... Again my expectations may have been higher but I expected much more flavor profile from this place. My fiancé enjoyed it but definitely was not our favorite. We love Cajun/ creole style food for the spice and the kick but this place was just ok. It wasn't bad... But not anything I'd remember as part of my trip here. The boil seafood platter for one: generous portion for the price but it could definitely use more sauce. Lobster roll: my lobster did not taste fresh. Too drenched in butter. Shrimp boudin: ok this was realllllyyyy good hence the three stars lol. Sweet potato tots: bit undercooked but that's ok. I liked it this way. We wanted to try the gumbo but they were out. The service can definitely use some help. The cashier literally was the most bored person and seemed bothered when we asked how we should order. He just seemed really bored. Our favorite Cajun still remains to be in nyc: the boil in lower east side.

    (3)

  • Fletch M.

    In an effort to get my nephew to try new things, took him here for dinner. 1 lb. of snowcrab legs, 1/4 of a crawfish po-boy, some hush puppies and a few onion rings later he is now willing to trust his uncle. On a sad note, the next day he asked for Jimmy Johns for lunch. I must remember, baby steps, even with a 14 year old.

    (4)

  • Christopher Y.

    I ordered a whole grouper po boy. I was really excited until I took a bite of the po boy when I realized that it wasnt fried grouper; it was really catfish. Otherwise, not a bad po boy.

    (2)

  • Amanda F.

    Service sucks but food is decent. ordered a meal #1 after a 25 minute wait in line then after waiting an additional 32 minutes, got my food. Also, I was lucky to have cash On me bc their credit card machine was down. The place was very dirty and I had to wipe the table again just after the server ran her nasty towel over it. Super greasy food and half my Plate was cool upon arrival. Definitely not the quick snack stop I was hoping for and definitely don't think the food was worth the wait. I love Buford Hwy bc of the large selection of foods from all over the world and I could've chose anywhere else to go. A little disappointed to say the least. Don't think I will make the trip there again.

    (2)

  • Keny R.

    This place is a hidden gem. Great seafood that you can get baked, blackened, or fried (2 ways). The flavor reminds me of New Orleans. We found the place on Yelp and was skeptical since it was in a strip mall but it exceeded expectations. We tried the crawfish pies. Which were very flavorful with a lot of crawfish and a nice cajun kick. We followed that up with the crawfish poboy and the catfish dinner. The portion sizes are more then enough. Everything came out hot and fresh. I added an ear of cajun corn to my sides of fries and slaw...talk about spicy, but in a good way. My only negatives would be seating can be difficult if you go on a Saturday afternoon like we did and since food is prepared fresh there was about 20 to 30 min wait. But it was worth it. Next time we may try the crab boil or the oysters.

    (4)

  • Chamberlaine B.

    Living in New Orleans for a few years will spoil you rotten when it comes to this type of food, but considering we are well away from the Crescent City, these guys do an okay job. Never would I cough up $15 for a po boy in NOLA, but here, you gotta pay the man to get a fried oyster sandwich. Nothing here is cheap. Don't expect it to be. That being said, they've got a good menu selection, and the seafood did seem very fresh. They had oysters, crab, shrimp, multiple fish options, crawfish (of course) and even ALLIGATOR! For those of you unfamiliar with alligator, it is worth a try. I'm not a fan, but you might be. I didn't love the softshell crab, but perhaps it was more personal preference than preparation- there was just little flavor and I didn't enjoy the crunch of the crab. Their hush puppies were cooked perfectly, but also lacking that spicy flavor I expect in my Cajun food. This general lack of much spice is disappointing. The best part of the whole meal was the corn fritters- deep fried creamed corn, basically. YUM YUM. .. and they have Zapps chips (You must try the CRAWTATOR and VOODOO flavors)

    (3)

  • Mary Margaret B.

    This is definitely not what I was expecting !! It's just down the road from us and we thought we'd check it out... They were out of blue crab but we got a steamed pot for one and a fried catfish plate. The plate came with slaw, hush puppies and fried shrimp. Boyfriend wasn't a fab of the fish fry, I think it was the texture.. He's more of a soft batter guy than a cornmeal batter guy, but he still ate half which tells me it was good regardless of preferences. The fried shrimp was a highlight. My steamed pot came with crawfish, a cluster of crab legs (yum), potatoes, corn on the Cobb, mussels, boiled shrimp, and andouille sausage. It was Cajun creole spiced and I loved the flavor. Potatoes were great and soft. Crawfish was pretty big and the shrimp was delicious. The mussels were gigantic and creeped me out so I only are one but they were good quality. Nothing was fishy it was all fully cooked and impressive... I prefer freshness over everything but it Was particularly expensive for being called a 'shack'. Our lunch ran us the better part of $50+ Don't come prepared to grab a quick, fresh tasty, bite for a bargain. It ain't quick and it ain't cheap. But if your wallet can handle it, it IS worth it.

    (4)

  • Billy S.

    This spot is one of my favorite places to get fried catfish. The food is awesome. The only downside is the wait. Be ready to wait. A long time. Seriously. Bring a magazine. Or a book. I've never been in and out in less than 30 minutes. The longest I've waited for my food is about 45 minutes AFTER waiting about 20 minutes to place my order. I'm not talking about a big order either. This was for a catfish dinner. The other thing they should really consider improving is the portion size. If a spot like Yasim's ever opened nearby on Buford Hwy, they would probably lose a lot of business. The quality wouldn't be as good, but for those on a tight schedule (or budget), it would be hard to justify the wait and cost for what you get at the Crawfish Shack.

    (5)

  • Rob C.

    I had meal number one with fried shrimp, catfish, hush puppies, and corn. All of it was average, and the sides were below average. Would have been better with some good sauces. It's ok if you need a place to stop but there has to be better Cajun food in ATL.

    (2)

  • Lisa L.

    Found this gem on Buford highway. Can't believe I have missed this place for the longest time! My boyfriend and I went here last week just because we really wanted crawfish that day. We came by and ordered oyster and crawfish. We ended up getting 15 oyster for the dozen we ordered, which was pretty awesome! The oyster taste fresh and not sandy. Love the crawfish size and seasoning. My boyfriend got so into it he almost drank the seasoning water lol He then went on this one-week long crawfish binge after coming here. We ordered crawfish from this place called Southern Seafood on Lawrenceville Highway, and cooked our own recipe. Neither of them can compare to the awesome seasoning at Crawfish Shack. Definitely worth a shot and your money.

    (5)

  • John H.

    My gf & I got there during off-peak hours for our first visit so did not face the lines and wait-times that many have complained about. It was just us and a few other tables. Our sandwiches were good albeit a bit pricey for what we got. Looking around, there were some platter plates that seemed stacked with shellfish. We'll definitely give it another try, esp. since it's only two miles away, but I wouldn't drive across town for it unless I was a die-hard shellfish junkie.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    The food is absolutely fantastic. My fried shrimp were delicious and my wife said her lobster roll might be the best she's ever had. The only negative was the less than friendly attitude of the staff and the fact that they don't sell beer and wine.

    (4)

  • Teresa Z.

    I absolute love this place! Every dish is delicious. Foods are fresh, prices are reasonable. I will revisit from tome to time.

    (5)

  • Alejandro O.

    Yes the food is great. But the slow service (20+ min waiting or having to stand in line for a pick up order and wait for 10 min) that's just stupid. The phone line is ALWAYS BUSY because I think it's hooked up to the credit card machine. That's stupid also. Feels like it's run by a bunch of teenagers

    (2)

  • Mar L.

    What happened to our beloved shack? We have been enjoying consistently delicious food here for a year, but the last two visits have been awful. The catfish was slimy and undercooked one time, overlooked and brown the next. And both times they got our order wrong. At 5:30 on Tuesday they were out of coleslaw-and gave us a salad of lame grocery store lettuce mix instead. Did you loose your cook? Sadly, we will not be back...

    (2)

  • Kate M.

    SO GOOD. Got the fried crawfish po boy, french fries, and some oysters. All of it was so delicious. I would caution you to consider doing the half portion of a po boy because the sandwich is super bready. Otherwise, no complaints. Will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Sandra J.

    I don't know what's the excitement about this place. I think they used to be good...perhaps. Anyway, one of their specialties is the Lobster Roll, but when we were there they were not serving it. So I ordered a oyster po-boy which was ok at best. Service was superrrrr slow.

    (2)

  • Kevin R.

    First thing to know: They have a policy on their blackboard that clearly states: BAD ATTITUDE = NO SERVICE. Just so you know to check your battitudes at the door. Seriously? What constitutes a bad attitude when ordering a meal? Ah, but read on. I went there for the second time tonight. Both times I played it safe: shrimp dinner with two sides. The first time I called ahead. It was my first visit and the worker said it would be about 15 minutes. I got there 20 minutes later and got a nice but not-so-subtle comment about how I had been told 15 minutes. Um...okay then. So tonight I decided to go back. After all, the food was fine (though only a step up from Captain D's) and it's close to where I live. So rather than place an order in advance, I waited until I got there. I waited 35 minutes for 10 pieces of shrimp, fries, and hushpuppies. This was a Monday and the place was only about one-third full. It's not like I went on a Saturday night. While waiting, I saw a woman at a table near me receive her food. Five minutes later, a worker comes out and tells the person sitting with her, "We're out of coleslaw. What else would you like?" Then his food comes out about 10 minutes after hers. So after the people before me had gotten their food and left, I was approached by the same person and had the same conversation. Clearly they had not even LOOKED at my ticket until just then. It became obvious that they cook ONE meal at a time and that's it. So, while waiting out the last few minutes of my order, I started to approach the counter and ask how much longer it would be. We were right at 30 minutes. Then I saw on their blackboard: "We make your meal fresh and to order. That may mean it takes a little longer." Fine, I thought. Fair enough. Then I read: "BAD ATTITUDE = NO SERVICE." What the? I certainly wasn't going to complain at that point. Especially to the bad ass tattooed twenty-somethings who run the place. I have nothing against either, but THEY clearly had attitude, and that's what I have a problem with. This idea of "We take a long time. Deal with it. And don't complain or we won't serve you" is off-putting. They're up front about it, but it's off-putting. So if you don't mind waiting forever on your food, receiving no apology for the delay (or for being out of cole slaw), and discouraged from complaining because you'll be seen as having a bad attitude, this place is for you. As for me, I won't complain to them. I just Yelp about it in hopes that others can avoid the same experience. Oh, what am I saying? I just have a bad attitude. That must be it. Yeah.

    (1)

  • Amy C.

    EVERYONE I KNOW and all the mags RAVE about this place. It's literally in the weirdest shopping strip ever (to the point where you are talking to your GPS and asking if this is the right place). With that said, I didnt think the food was all that and a bag of creole flavored chips. I found that everything tasted the same ... po boys to their fish platters. FRIED. The only thing that was good was their sauce but after the same taste over and over, you get tired of the grease and the fat. I'm glad I came here to try it so that I can say I've come here but I dont know that it's my favorite spot on Buford...

    (3)

  • Steve P.

    Before we begin.. I grew up in Louisiana, New Orleans to be specific. This place is trying to be authentic, it's not. It's a nice option for the area, but some things they just don't get. I asked the folks there is anyone was from Nola or LA they said no. .... Maybe the owner was but, they weren't sure? I tried two things the boiled crawfish and a poboy. 1. Boiled Crawfish: Previously frozen.. I asked. It was the right taste, but looks like they just heated it up, it was the already cooked kind. The crawfish had decent size, late season, but they were mostly dry inside. This is from them steaming them up, and not having them cooked fresh. If they were fresh they would be dripping with cajun boil... but alas they were not. So I'd give this a 5 out of 10. I can go get a bag of pre cooked crawfish and do better. 2. Side: Cooked Corn was sold "COLD"!!!! WTF, Nothing says fresh like cold boiled corn. 3. Side: Hush puppy: tasted good, tasted fresh, but half the normal size it should be. You get 2 tiny pups with a side order, IE smaller than a golf ball 4. Oyster Poboy ($14.99) I EXPECT BETTER! took 25 minutes to make a sandwich, it like the crawfish was BONE DRY. NO Rémoulade , or any other sauce. JUST LETTUCE, TOMATO, and 4 fried oysters on DRY BREAD for $15. Give me a break. Any chief anywhere from LA knows Poboys have something to them, not this dry, and more oysters hell $15.. did I say $15 for 4 oysters? This was the most disappointing item of all, and it should have been the easiest other than the corn to make. (Advice: DO NOT GET A POBOY HERE) Ehhh me thinks not, not for the $$$. For the same price you can go to a high end cajun chain and have a nice sit down meal from "pappadeaux" down the road.

    (2)

  • Meredith M.

    Ate lunch here and it was great! I had the meal #6- 1 lb boiled crawfish with 2 sides and 2 hushpuppies ($9.99), boyfriend had the whole fried shrimp poboy w/no side ($9.99). The sauce on the poboy was awesome. The crawfish were surprisingly big, doesn't come with butter so you have to ask. My only gripe was it took pretty long (around 20-25 min) to get to the table. Other than that, everything was excellent. Props to the kitchen.

    (4)

  • John J.

    We came on a random Thursday evening. There were four people in front of us in line. The place was not crowded. Maybe 15 people in the whole restaurant. It took more than 20 minutes just to order. We then waited another 45 minutes for our food. They were bringing out orders every ten minutes or so. All we ordered was two shrimp baskets with fries... Not exactly something exotic. The food was cold when we finally got it. Absolutely unacceptable to wait this long.

    (1)

  • James T.

    Food = 3 Price = 1 (SUPER SLOW... I had lunch with a client and my meal came out 30 minutes before his... just bad! The small cup of gumbo is $7.00! Wow... they are really proud of it!) Experience = 2

    (2)

  • Andrea M.

    This place has a pretty good review. This was my second visit here, and they still hold my interest. They have a variety of meal options to choose from: seafood by the pound for either an individual or to share with a group, combo options, sampler plates, and po boys. I had the 1 lb crawfish combo that comes with two hush puppies with your choice of two additional sides. If you like hush puppies then I suggest getting an additional order as the ones they provide are miniature (not kidding either). These weren't the best things in the world, but they were okay. For the two sides, I chose the Cajun fries and corn on the cob. The fries could have used more Cajun seasoning while the corn seemed to have soaked up all the spiciness. The crawfish was spicy (even the boys agreed). For 1 lb, I was pretty stuffed since I had the additional sides as fillers. If you're wondering how much crawfish is in 1 lb, just take a peep at my pictures and you can get an estimate. You can also ask the cashier and he/she will kindly show you the bowl the 1 lb comes in. The atmosphere here was pretty nice. They had pretty cool decor too. I think one minor con was how the sink located right outside of the bathroom had freezing water (no exaggeration). I was told the water inside the bathroom had warm water, but that the sink on the outside was spouting crazy cold water. Brrrrr... There was a decent amount of seating on the inside of the restaurant with additional tables on the outside. Parking at this place isn't bad even though Crawfish Shack is in a fairly small complex. At the end of the day, the food was good, the atmosphere was upbeat, and service was fairly quick.

    (4)

  • Vicki N.

    I came here just a few days ago on a whim with my bff. It was my first time there, so it can be a little confusing for noobs. To order, there are menus on the table and at the register. Just walk up to the register (if there isn't a line), and order. They'll give you a number, you seat yourself, and they'll bring the food out. At the end they'll clear the table for you, but the drinks are self-serve with ice inside the big blue cooler. I went around 2pm on a Tuesday, so it was slow. Perfect! On the board there was a lobster roll & fries special for $10. I love lobster rolls, and I thought that was a great price. Turns out, it's an extremely small portion. I'm 85 lbs, and even that portion was not enough for me. It's a slice of toast, folded in half and stuffed with maybe one lobster tail. I understand lobster rolls are suppose to be expensive, so they should just up the price and give us some extra meat please! The lobster itself tasted great and buttery. I had to go back and order a pound of crawfish to fill me up. A pound is $8. The crawfish was pretty tasty and large! Sweet tea is super sweet and good! I definitely want to come back and try other things! Take your time and look over the menu before ordering. Don't feel rushed if the cashier is standing there waiting. I definitely felt flustered and rushed haha.

    (4)

  • Mrs. R.

    For this to be "the" spot that folks are raving about I'm not sure if we went on an off night but it was mediocre. Being from the Gulf the Po'boys should be stuffed with seafood...While we came there because they had Patton's sausage; I just don't know if it was worth the drive.

    (2)

  • Zoe Y.

    It is an American style sea food restaurant. We ordered boiled crawfish, it is okay. Personally, I am not a big fan of crawfish. The potion is large, so 3 pounds are too much for three people. And the waiting time is a little bit too long.

    (3)

  • Allie W.

    I come from the coast so I am very persnickety about my seafood. When my friend suggested that we grab lunch here before a movie I didn't expect much. I must say that I liked this place. The decor is VERY casual but that's very common among seafood places. You could definitely transplant this place to Tybee or one of the Carolina Islands and it would fit right in. You go in place an order and then you wait for your food. Then you wait for your food. Then you continue to WAIT and wait some more. I saw that they had a help wanted sign on the door so maybe they are short staffed. They only had one guy slowly walking out the orders. I estimate that we waited at least an hour before we got our food. Finally our food came and everything was steamed to perfection. My friend ordered the Shack for ONE (large portion) and I ordered one of the smaller fried meals. We basically ended up sharing both meals. I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely go back but I would eat a snack first. This is not a place to go if you are starving and want to eat quickly or if you have somewhere else to go. I really want to give them a 3.5 only points taken off for the wait but I'm "half full" kinda girl so I'll round up to 4.

    (4)

  • Kevin D.

    this place is the best. coming from florida, this place is legit. lines are so fast and the owner was so nice!

    (5)

  • Chad V.

    One of my favorite places in Atlanta. Great food. Byob for beer I think. And a good place to get fresh raw seafood to take home and cook.

    (5)

  • Imani M.

    My mom and I have been coming here for 4years. We last came in July 2014 and the food was great as usual. Today we came in, the menus looked a little different, we ordered 2 pounds of crawfish 1/2 fried shrimp and then the medium shrimp platter. Crawfish were delicious ! As for the boiled shrimp platter... Not so great. The hush puppies were size of ping pong balls. The platter in general was odd. They used too have the boiled shrimp, potatoes and corn together a silver bowl... Now it's separated and dry. The seasoning were spicy (which I love) and the sweet tea was great as well. I want to give them 2 stars because I feel the customer service has gone down. It's just not the same anymore

    (3)

  • Brett H.

    So after seeing all the reviews I was really excited to come here. Walked in and it looked like a good atmosphere for cajun food. Ordered a bowl of gumbo and a shrimp po boy. The gumbo was not good. It was very bland and watery. As for the po boy, that was good and I would come back for that.

    (2)

  • Kep S.

    All I can say is I'm very disappointed. Went here cause I wanted some crawfish. The reviews look great so I gave it a try. Omg the crawfish had no flavor. It was so plain, I could of did it myself at home smh. And plus I think they over charge me. $8 a pound! The price wouldn't matter to me if it had some taste! I give it 1 star because yelp wouldn't allow me to choose none lol I will not go back.

    (1)

  • Molly M.

    We get take-out from here all the time. The food is so good my boyfriend regularly gets crippling cravings for it. Our standard order is the steamed shacktastic platter for 1 and the fried shrimp with corn and hush puppies. The platter is enormous, worth the high ticket price if you are really hungry and in the mood for fresh seafood. The juices in the platter are perfectly spicy and well-seasoned. The only downside is that they are routinely out of the blue crab that comes in the platter but are very accommodating about substituting more of something else. The fried shrimp are my personal favorite. 10 large shrimp for a reasonable price. I always get some of their delicious remoulade sauce to go with it. And in terms of sides, do not skip the corn! It is cooked with the seafood and takes on a delicious spicy flavor. My only criticism of Crawfish Shack is the wait and the decor - which for us are both solved by picking up our food to go! If you plan on dining in be prepared for a pretty long wait to order and to be served.

    (4)

  • B A.

    I had meal#1 the fried catfish, fried shrimp, potato salad, corn on the cob, hush puppies, & a 1/2lb side of crawfish. Everything was finger licking good but I was disappointed when I found a piece of hair attached to one of my catfish filets. I couldn't eat anymore after that which sucked considering how much everything was, $15.00.

    (4)

  • Tye T.

    Came here on a whim for lunch. Tried the lobster roll and my boyfriend got the crawfish po boy. The lobster roll was fantastic with no mayo which was great. The crawfish were seasoned well and the bread really held up to the heavy sandwich fixins'. We will be back to work our way through the menu. Put the Louisiana Sauce on something, really anything.

    (4)

  • Grecia M.

    I came here a couple of weeks ago and i was not dissapointed with their food. It was DELICIOUS!! after having some lobster rolls from a food truck a few mpnths ago, i was craving some lobster rolls and i am so glad i found this place!! The place is surrounded by industrial/hotels so parking can be an issue, but for us it was not an issue at all. Luckily, when we got there there werent a lot of people, but from the reviews i hear it can get pretty busy! The prices are what they are, i mean what do you expect when you're esring seafood, especially lobster! I dont mind paying money for good food, and from the photos and reviews i saw, i knew i was going ti spend a pretty penny. I got the blueberry lemonade, which tasted more like hibiscus to me, didnt really taste like blueberry and for the size of the cup i thought that was a bit much in regards to price...it also made me more thirsty....next time ill just stick to water! Anyways, i also ordred the loster roll with lobster bisque which were both AMAZING. i didnt care much for the coleslaw, it wasnt special or anything, well i guess maybe because it had dried cranberries, but other than that it was pretty midiocre. The chips were good, pretty ordinary nothing to crazy. We got the nachos to share. They were yummy but they lacked the green sauce and unfortunately they dont put a lot of the toppings on there...i dont think i qould get them again. Overall pretty good food and good experience. I would come back again.

    (4)

  • Titi O.

    I should have written this review right after I ate there but forgot. However the food left a bad taste in my mouth and I feel like I have a responsibility to the other helpers so I am going to document what I can remember. I was so excited to eat here, the pics on yelp of the food looked great!!! Anyway, I ordered the fried shrimp po-boy and the person I was with ordered the tilapia meal with Cajun fries and corn on the cob. The only edible thing was the Cajun fries and it was not that good. The fried shrimp po-boy barely had any shrimp maybe 5. The bread was so big and hard. Not sure if it was because it was toasted or stale. All the same I could barely bite into it... Just bread everywhere no shrimp. The tilapia tasted just okay, dry no flavor. Same for the shrimp. Not so sure what the hype is. Maybe it's the shack-tasting platters, however I am NOT willing to take that risk. I will NOT be back.

    (2)

  • April D.

    Delicious crawfish! Seasoning for crab legs is just right and soft shell po boy is one of the best I've had. Had to exchange the gumbo though for 1lb of crawfish and they adjusted my order with no problem. Extremely pleased with this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Niki P.

    The crawfish at Crawfish Shack are of great quality and are huge! They are extremely flavorful -- as are the Cajun potatoes and corn, which are most likely cooked all together. If you're dead-set on getting oysters, make sure to call ahead because the owners do not buy oysters unless they are of above-average quality.

    (4)

  • Barbara Z.

    Great restaurant - nothing else like it. It is cajun with vietnamese influences. NEVER been disappointed.

    (5)

  • Dean M.

    Update:. Ordered the Lobster roll again today, very disappointed. It was essentially a piece of toast folded over with a little lobster meat tucked in. Very different and much worse than I have had there inn the past. Fries were limp and cold too. This was at 11:30, do no excuses about being too busy or at a strange time either. Is this place resting on its past reviews?

    (2)

  • Mark P.

    They said it could take up to 30 minutes, but it has been over an hour and still no sign off our food. There is one person to bus the place. Rather dirty. Not a place for quick food. After this sort of wait, I'd expect a bit more.

    (2)

  • Lesly W.

    As a native New Orleanian, this is pretty authentic New Orleans food for a restaurant that lives in Atlanta. If you are looking for boiled crawfish that is done right, the best mussels that you have ever tasted and seafood that has been deep fried and seasoned to perfection, then this is definitely a must for you! I've had daily withdrawals from Crawfish Shack and I'm counting down the days until I can go back again! It's BYOB which is a plus, so bring your beers and liquors!

    (5)

  • Cathy H.

    Okay food. Seafood, shrimp and catfish were good. Sides weren't worth the effort. Fries, corn and hushpuppies came straight from the freezer. The red potatoes tasted fishy so not good. Don't think we will make the trip again

    (2)

  • Carlos M.

    Excellent place, super laid back and friendly place. It was my first time eating crawfish that I enjoyed, I was licking my fingers, they really do a great job at serving clean, tasty and delicious food here.

    (5)

  • Aron R.

    Good food. Average to poor service. It's a hit or miss with the service here guys. However, the food is always on point and keeps me coming back weekly. The place is always packed and there is usually a wait but no one seems to mind because the food is that good. Atlanta's hidden secret.

    (4)

  • Zewditu D.

    Went with a few co-workers for lunch. They advised getting there early because there is a big lunch rush. It is recommended that you arrive no later than 11:30am. especially if you plan to eat in. This is not fast food, it can take some time to receive your order. I ordered a catfish plate. You can get your shrimp boiled, steamed, or fried. You can get your fish lightly battered or crispy battered. I thought the fish was great. And I was very happy with the large hush puppies. You get a good amount of food for the money. You can tell that this stuff is quality. You order at the counter and then wait around for order to be completed. My mom is a big fried fish fan and I plan on taking her sometime on a future visit.

    (4)

  • Whitney J.

    Waited an hour for my food that was to-go. Ordered 2 entrees, a shrimp po-boy and meal 1 (2 catfish 4 shrimp). No idea why it took an hour. And when we asked why we weren't given any explanation, and people that ordered after us got food, but no worries, because it wasn't what they ordered. I was not prepared for a communal ice chest, little kids (and big kids) swarming around digging in the ice with their hands and cups, and one little boy stuck his nose on the tin that held the ice scoop. Disgusting. Never again!

    (1)

  • John G.

    Had the shrimp poboy, which seem like forever but there is a sign that says it worth the wait. It was, the only thing was that my bread was a little hard but otherwise delicious.

    (3)

  • Kenya N.

    I love the place! The food is alway cook and fresh. I would recommend arriving early.

    (5)

  • Floyd P.

    A little disappointing. More of a mixed review. Decided on the "hearlded" lobster roll. Bun was good but meat was so tough it was hardly edible. Excellent cold slaw. Pretty good hush pupppies. Oysters at an adjoining table looked super. Crawfish also looked Excellent. Guess we just ordered the wrong thing. It is worth a second try but not for the lobster roll.

    (2)

  • sultan w.

    Really wish this place was closer to home I would go all the time. I only get to go here once a month. IMO I think this is one of the best seafood spots in Atlanta. Every thing is so fresh and they cook it to order. I'll pick this place over any fancy restaurant any day.

    (5)

  • Lou E.

    I've had prior reviews for Crawfish Shack that were pretty good. This one not so good. My prior Yelp account went away with my new phone and email so I must start from scratch. On our last visit we visited around noon and the place was empty....has CDC and the IRS closed down? Of course not. I just didn't get it. When ordering I asked if there was anything they didn't have and was told yes. No Grouper. I continued to ask questions and the poor helpless sole behind the cash register could not say much except our grouper was labeled wrong we no longer have it. Well, I'm not surprised. A while back I witnessed boxes of fish on the floor that had been delivered that were clearly labeled 'Basa' bye bye grouper, but I thought it was replacing the catfish. On our recent visit we had fried shrimp and fried catfish. The shrimp were beautiful. The catfish not so beautiful. The catfish was limp and not crispy at all. It had a very muddy taste and not much like southern pond raised catfish that I grew up with. I asked about the crispy vs not crispy and was answered 'I don't know' when the young guy came out with another order(for a guy that worked there) it looked different. I asked again. Was was given another dumb look and another pitiful 'I don't know.' As I said the shrimp were beautiful and I must say tough as shoe leather and not the seasoning they have had in prior visits. So sad. Cannot waste my money on bad shrimp!!!! Where are these'Fresh' shrimp from? The place was not very clean and the bathroom was filthy. Sticking to the floors in this place is pretty normal, but this was an all time low. This place ran a high tide for a long time. I think it is holding on in a leaky boat. Don't know how long it will remain. My friends and I can't return. The place is just not what it use to be. So the search is on for a different place.

    (1)

  • Jinah K.

    I was excited to stop by after hearing my boyfriend and his bandmates mention Crawfish Shack a few times. As other reviewers have mentioned, there isn't really a similar restaurant concept in Atlanta, but I've been to seafood shacks in coastal and middle-of-nowhere towns. The restaurant is quick service, order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. We ordered a platter, the #1 with catfish and shrimp with corn and fries as sides, and a po'boy (we got a full, but a half sandwich is MORE THAN enough for an adult male). They were out of crawfish for the day, and I wanted to try a variety of items. The Shack claims "freshness is [its] nickname" and I totally agree. All of the seafood was very fresh, with a light cornmeal batter, nongreasy though almost everything was fried. No frozen or weird oily fish here. The hush puppies were yummy, with the right mix of seasoning and veggies. Corn was slathered in butter (I strongly believe in real butter) and Cajun spices. The remoulade, cocktail sauce, and tartar sauce all were fresh, tangy and zesty and appeared to be made in-house. Everything was fresh, and there was a wide variety of options, but I wished there was a little bit more... soul? The food was freshly prepared, but the flavors lacked a depth I've come to expect with Southern cooking. If you're a no-frills seafood eater looking for fresh fare, this is your place. One thing to note for newbies--be prepared to wait for both your food and a place to sit. All dishes are prepared to order, so be patient. Our dishes took 20ish minutes to arrive. Seating is somewhat limited and many tables are communal. I'd like to go back and sample some crawfish when they're available and other options like crab and lobster. And I noticed that another party had BYOB'd. I'll do that too if that's a thing!

    (3)

  • JD G.

    So yes - a one star let me tell you why The food is good, but getting treated like crap by the cocky young man at the cash register - we arrived at 8:35 pm to be told that we can only get our food to go after 8:30???? What was interesting was after ordering there was a steady stream of orders coming out - so clearly people would still be eating well after closing - when we asked why we could not have a plate to eat on - "we close at 9:00" - and more bowls of crab legs coming out of the kitchen to folks seated and eating in??? It's only 8:45...Why would you post hours that show closing at 9 pm and force your patrons into take out only ?? Lock the door at 8:45 pm ?? Oh yeah on a Friday night?? So if going someplace and spending on the average of 30.00$$ or more and being treated like you are an inconvenience is what you enjoy - then you will love it - as for me If I'm paying money for service and food - a smile, thanks and courtesy would at least make me feel welcome ..... Oh yeah did I mention I was a paying customer....good food and abusive service not quite the right mix. I won't be back. Hey Crab Shack hire people that want to work and treat your money paying clientele like they matter - the online community shares their experiences.

    (1)

  • Cedric C.

    To be honest this place seafood wise may be the best in Atlanta. But Come on with the volume of customers and the money you bring in. Why haven't you expanded its too small crowed and waiting for over a 1 hr for qhat i spent 50$ or more on. Bullshit

    (2)

  • Alex C.

    Good seafood and fresh. The shrimp we got was slightly overcooked, but the fried stuff was excellent. Great pricing for the volume of food you get.

    (4)

  • Angela T.

    I'm a native Atlantan and seafood is just something we're not known for. I visited New Orleans and fell in love with the seafood there. Oh how I wished, we had something remotely close to what I found in New Orleans. Well look no further, I've found the place!!! I visited crawfish shack seafood today and was absolutely amazed at how good the food was. Why had I not heard of this place before??? Everything was so good. Shrimp was to die for!! I love tarter sauce as well. I honestly think tarter sauce can make or break the food for me. The tarter was so good, I could've eaten it by itself!!!

    (5)

  • Alex P.

    One of the most unique places to grab a meal in Atlanta. You just get a ton of crawfish and tackle it like an animal. I do however have a few complaints: 1. Pricey - crawfish is typically cheap. The prices you pay here are simply ridiculous. To get filled up, you need to spend close to $40 a person. Ridiculous. 2. Size - the crawfish are just so tiny here. I've bought crawfish before, they are typically at least twice as big and on many occasions 3-4 times as big. You go through a lot of effort to get to the meat, so having a bigger crawfish is important. 3. Check your receipt, you may have been double charged for some of your items. 4. Oysters were just not that good here. 5. The crawfish are prepared so spicy that it gets overwhelming. I like spicy food, but I want to be able to taste the crawfish too.

    (2)

  • Rachel T.

    Had my first crawfish here and I must say they were pretty Damn good. I love the gator tail too!

    (4)

  • Derek K.

    Good crawfish boil. It doesn't come with potatoes and corn, as most do, so I asked them to be added to boil. They brought out corn and potatoes on the side, boiled separately from the crawfish haha, so the crawfish had cajun flavor but the sides were just bland. You pay for your meal at the front counter when you order. Service sucked. Not rude, but no one who worked there acted like they gave a damn, and the guys working the front had their own pseudo tough guy feel, like a movie scene in a prison cafeteria. Hilarious, but not pleasant. Luckily, interaction with staff was minimal, and the quality and preparation of the crawfish was excellent, and reasonably priced. Out of this world hush puppies. I don't plan to go back, though, as there are plenty of other crawfish places in the Atlanta area, and I'm sure there's at least one with decent service.

    (3)

  • Roger B.

    I used to really love this place when they first opened. I could get in and out with my food in less than 10 to 15 minutes.. The last time I went I waited over 30 minutes only because I ordered take out. What was even worse is that a couple that came in 10 minutes after me was served their food within 10 or 15 minutes. There was only one other guy waiting for take out and he told me he has also been waiting 30 minutes. He only ordered poboy sandwiches. The food was not THAT good. There are plenty good restaurants on Buhi. I did notice there weren't many people there also. Now I can see why.

    (1)

  • Leigh N.

    It's so hard to find good seafood here :( I suppose I've learned that it's almost impossible unless you're near a fresh source on the coast. That being said I shied away from fish and was interested in the sides -- trying a little bit of everything. The hush puppies were decent - not the best I've had - but pretty good. Cole slaw was great. I ordered mac n cheese thinking it would actually be mac n cheese, instead it was fried mac n cheese balls - yuck. Why must we fry everything?! I also had the gumbo, which wasn't horrible but nothing I'd return for. Honestly, I think they're a bit overpriced for the quality of their food.

    (2)

  • Charlene J.

    This place is DA BOMB!!!!! You get your seafood hot, quick and fresh. My sister Michelle J said it right. seasoned perfectly. They should also switch to a sweeter cornmeal hushpuppy recipe. They could have a better cocktail sauce and the wait is a bit on the weekend but well worth it.

    (5)

  • Wayne F.

    I used to come here at off hours to avoid the wait times-- didn't work today. Ordered two half po'boys at 2pm, got them at 2:50pm. The place wasn't that busy but the kicker was the food was lukewarm when it came out and the shrimps and crab were even a bit soggy. I used to really like this place when the owner and family members ran it but service has declined, significantly, and honestly it wasn't that great to begin with. I guess lack of competition will keep them in business. Will not return.

    (1)

  • Asia J.

    I don't know why I would keep coming to this place but after the last time I'm done. It's very overpriced seafood and not even that good. I've gotten a few of their po'boys and they're just okay is way too much bread in the sea food is just okay. They take an extremely long time to cook your stuff but I know they cook stuff to order but are they killing the fish first? Like seriously I waited 30 minutes just for a shrimp Po boy that I wasn't even in love with. This place is extremely overrated they don't taste as bad as red lobster but I won't be going there either

    (1)

  • Cindy P.

    Not much on atmosphere and our food took longer than it should have for the amount of people there. We paid almost $30 for 2 lunch combos. They don't serve alcohol. The crawfish looked popular because other people were receiving steamed bowls of them and they looked good. I tried the fried oyster po-boy combo and my husband had the fried crawfish po-boy combo. You have to scoop your own ice for tea out of a cooler. Soda came from a bottle in a fridge and the chips are in bags. We both thought the bread was so hard and crusty, it scraped the roofs of our mouths. The sandwiches were okay but nothing special. I don't live nearby so I doubt I'll make it back but if I do, I'll get the steamed crawfish or oysters on the half shell.

    (3)

  • Nik P.

    Great hole in the wall kinda place hidden away in a strip mall off buford hwy. Inside is sorta cramped and has several picnic tables. You may have to sit close to a stranger but hey! It's nothing like finger licking good food. I ordered a crawfish poboy and it was just divine! I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Allene T.

    I've heard and known about Crawfish shack for years... why I hadn't visited til a couple weeks ago, I've no clue. Tip: Make sure you get the BOILED combo, not the steamed. Boiled has much more flavor and seasoning than that of the steamed. Both are plenty "healthy" :). Combo comes with: king crab legs, mussels, crawfish, shrimp (with head), and corn. The corn is delicious because it's soaked up all the juices and seasoning. Make sure you wear something you don't mind smelling like seasoning and seafood for a while! And be ready to have some pruned fingers! Not really a fan of the potatoes, but to each their own, since I have plenty of friends who love it. Seafood is relatively fresh and I've never gotten sick or felt sick after eating here, which is important :)

    (5)

  • Holly L.

    The state of this restaurant has just gone way downhill. It doesn't even matter if the food tastes good our not, the surrounding crud on everything makes this place no longer appetizing. My shoes suck to the floor, months of crud is built up on the sauce bottles and we watched as the bus boy cleared baskets but never even wiped the table down. This last visit will definitely be that, the last.

    (1)

  • Jeremy G.

    I keep going back and wanting to like this restaurant but each time I do I am disappointed. The service is so incredibly slow and the employees are either untrained, unhelpful or both. Wait times are very long for food that is not good and is very overpriced. The lobster roll is $14 in a tiny hot dog bun that isn't even close to being filled with lobster. Availability is also hit or miss. Not worth the time or money wasted or the frustration.

    (1)

  • Suddenly J.

    Great place, but don't go if you are expecting fast food. The food is good, is cooked to order, and like the sign says they are not a chain. It. Was worth the wait though!

    (4)

  • Jeremy S.

    Well not much to say I ordered the lobster roll and received PLAIN LOBSTER in a small roll. It looks like they cook fresh lobster and place it in a toasted roll no seasoning. Definitely NOT a very good Lobsters roll. If you want fresh PLAIN lobster in a small roll then this is for you. One more thing is that it took 40 minutes to get the lobster roll. It should be called PLAIN LOBSTER IN A TOASTED ROLL

    (2)

  • Michelle J.

    I purchased the boiled shrimp and crawfish. It was seasoned perfectly and tasted amazing. The wait was a little while but so worth it. You have to try it out.

    (5)

  • K A.

    Health inspection score was 81 an it was HORRIBLE!! I would've taken a pic but my phone died....I ordered the lobster roll and they gave me a hot dog bun with about 2 pieces of imitation lobster and garlic butter for $13!!! Very bad indeed!!!

    (1)

  • Paris C.

    Went to Crawfish Shack Seafood for dinner with my boyfriend Saturday night and it was absolutely delicious. We got the Shack-Tastic platter for two, which included shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, crawfish, and crab legs. The seasoning was unbelievable on this boil. This was also my first time trying crawfish, DELICIOUS!!! Definitely recommend this joint to anyone and everyone !! Oh.. and the gentleman sitting next to us let us know that it is BYOB!!!

    (4)

  • S A.

    This is one place that is worth the wait , the food is great its spicy and it will clear what ails you. Tonight I had the shack tactic platter for one and it was great. We go there once a month.

    (5)

  • Mark S.

    Waited 38 minutes for a cold shrimp po boy on a stale bun. Don't know what the hype is about... There are LOTS of places better than this. It's average food, in a crappy strip mall

    (1)

  • Robynne S.

    Good food reasonable price. I had the shrimp po' boy and the hubby had the grouper. Very tasty! The only "con" I can think of is they should have an ice machine instead of using a cooler of ice for drinks.

    (4)

  • Guy M.

    I was born and raised in south Louisiana, cajun country. I went to this place because of great reviews. I went early in the crawfish season, to guarantee freshness, tenderness, etc. There crawfish seasoning is NOTHING LIKE REAL CAJUN! IT WAS BARELY ANY SALT, AND ONLY CURRY! THERE IS NOOO CURRY in authentic cajun crawfish boil seasoning. Over many years in Atlanta, I see this theme often. Asians use CURRY and barely salt. BELIEVE AND TRUST A REAL CAJUN! DO NOT GO HERE FOR AUTHENTIC CAJUN SEAFOOD! Not the crawfish, boiled crabs or boiled shrimp. Their Asian food might be ok, I didn't try it. But don't go here for any boiled cajun style seafood.

    (1)

  • Jeff F.

    Well I won't ding the restaurant too much for this problem. I just watch in Channel 2 news that 10 restaurants in Atlanta have been serving fake Grouper. Unfortunately the crawfish shack was on the list. It has to do with this fake grouper coming from other countries and a lack of testing. Hopefully the owners will change there vendor where they purchase the fish. The bad thing is my family has been paying a high cost for a fish that's not real Grouper. So something to aware off and the crawfish shack still has the best crawfish!!

    (4)

  • Clint R.

    Best seafood for the price around! Fried shrimp is outstanding. They *desperately* need to bus and wipe tables more quickly. Always a mess (but place always busy). I've cleaned my own table the last few times. That is why I have only 3. Food is a 4 or 5. The employee that did wipe and bus tables was wiping the crumbs and mess- ONTO THE FLOOR. Also the bathroom needed attention - and they were out of paper towels at the sink. That aside, the food is real good y'all - and if they get much busier I will be sad. Seems the word is out.

    (3)

  • Stacy S.

    I came here today due to all the raving reviews on yelp. The fried shrimp plate I got was $10.75 and came with 10 pieces of what they called large shrimp but I would call them medium sized shrimp. The plate also included 2 hush puppies and 2 sides. My sides were cajun french fries and potato salad. I wasn't impressed with my food. The temperature of my food was luke warm and the portion sizes were small. I asked for extra crispy fries but got soft fries. I found the shrimp to be a bit tough and chewy- definitely not fresh. I likely will not be returning. I would rather spend $5-10 more for restaurants that serve fresh seafood and better quality sides such as Legal Seafood, Atlanta Fish Market and The Brickery.

    (2)

  • Jeremy H.

    This place is BYOB so bring your own drinks! Also - don't come here if you are in a hurry. It will take a while to get your food. Ok now that I got that out of the way... We were just back from New Orleans and wanted to find some good crawfish in Atlanta. This place is located by itself on Buford Highway and looks a little shady (I'd never go here if I hadn't read the yelp reviews) But it's actually nice and clean on the inside, with homey/fun decor. We picked up a growler of beer on the way over and expected a long wait for our food. We ordered a po boy and crawfish and split them. Both were delicious. If you're looking for some cheap, authentic Nawlins food - especially fresh seafood, check this place out.

    (4)

  • Kurt F.

    I only live a mile and a half from The Crawfish Shack, so how I managed to miss this place for almost two years confounds me. But I must say, better late than never! What truly separates this restaurant from others like it is the quality of the product; everything is prepared fresh. The shrimp are large and tender without being greasy, something I can't stand. The tilapia also tasted fresh, without that 'fishy' taste you get from old seafood. Do yourself a favor and pay the extra 1.49$ for some onion rings; they are outstanding. And too the other reviewers who gripe about long lines, remember one thing: the line is long because the food is good. If you want your fish in 30 seconds, there is a McDonalds right down the street.

    (5)

  • Dru J.

    I keep hearing about this place that is Cajun, Asian, Casian. I enjoy all three food groups so I'm gonna like this place, right? Yeah, about as much as I like Captain D's. Luncheon date and I order enough stuff to fill Lake Pontchartrain. Two pounds of boiled crawfish, fried gator, fried shrimp, grouper Po' Boy, Catfish Po' Boy, Cajun Fries, potato salad, cole slaw and hush puppies. Companion eats one crawfish and immediately declares them not fresh(impressive). She calls over a server and he admits they're frozen. She asks for her money back for one pound, they graciously refund the cost of both pounds. As it turns out, everything is frozen. Fish, fries, cole slaw (well, maybe not the cole slaw). As we all know, fresh fish tastes of the sea, not so fresh tastes, well, fishy. I'm still tasting fish. The catfish Po' Boy is just not right. Here's what they apparently did. They re-filleted a catfish fillet into a thin wafer. They roll the wafer directly in seasoned cornmeal and drop it in the fryer. The "fillet" is placed whole on a mini torpedo roll, slathered with a runny remoulade, covered with lettuce, tomato and pickle. That's just sad. And then my old friend the sodium brain freeze returns (Oh boy, not good). The fries are swimming in table salt (some of that sodium may be "cajun" seasoning dumped on). So like this joint's Asian influences, I'm gone.

    (2)

  • Sunny T.

    Fresh dozen half shell oysters, 15 jumbo fresh steamed shrimps, 1lb of Crawfish with sides of hush puppies, coleslaw, potato salad and corn on the cob.. finished with beignet.. oh and two canned sodas all for less than $30 bucks for two people... Shrimp is the best thing... oh, and beignet is only served on the weekends~! Let's Fais Do Do down there~ where the taste of N'awlin's is waiting!

    (4)

  • Major S.

    Great Fish! Long wait if dining in.

    (4)

  • Helen K.

    A must for anyone who's serious about seafood. The food is also excellently priced -- I had a filling combo meal of 10 jumbo shrimp with 2 sides for only $7.99. For a price like that I'd expect less quality and taste, but the food was absolutely tops. My husband was equally impressed with his combo of fried tilapia, he ordered their sweet potato fries with white powdered sugar on top and they were fantastic. This is an especially great find for anybody who's crazy for crawfish. I went with a couple of aficionados and they went back to the front to order more crawfish three separate times -- by the end of the meal they had a mountain of shells in huge metal bowls in front of them. Raw oysters were also excellent. Cute but humble digs, but from the New York Times review they have proudly posted in their bathroom, you know this place is the real deal.

    (4)

  • Roy L.

    Came here for the crawfish the day after they posted the sign Crawfish season is here. My friend and I had the huge tub of crawfish that came out to right around $60. My reaction was wow! That's pretty expensive! The guy behind the counter promptly answered, this is Atlanta what do you expect? So as I began eating my crawfish I noticed a few things, these can't be crawfish from Louisiana or anywhere in the Gulf. The crawfish were small and soggy. Usually during crawfish season you're able to get decent sized crawfish that only requires you to peel half way and the rest of the meat just comes out. Because their crawfish was really soggy, you actually have to peel the whole thing. My friend also wanted a side so we asked the guy what they have and he offered up some red potatoes. He said they were taken out of the oil and are not hot, but we took them anyway and this is about all they had since it was closing time. So he goes ahead and gives us about 8 pieces of potatoes and then later charges us for a whole order of potatoes. I wasn't very happy about this. I did see a sign saying they have beignets and cafe du monde coffee. So I came here again on a later day and ordered some beignets and cafe du monde coffee. She gave me a coffee cup and told me the coffee is next to their sweet tea. So I poured my coffee and out came Community Coffee not Cafe Du Monde coffee! Wasn't happy at all about this! I guess if you're not used to good crawfish or cafe du monde coffee this place can fool you and appear to be genuine, but if you've ever eaten real crawfish and drank cafe du monde coffee, then this place is a real turn off. The only good thing I can say is it's BYOB. I called ahead and asked them and brought my beer there. Crawfish tastes so much better with a cold beer, but I won't be eating crawfish from this shack again.

    (1)

  • Navid K.

    I'm not the biggest seafood fan in the world but I like quality seafood and love trying different places. First, I've got to admit that I was a bit disappointed when I saw that they serve beignet's only on Saturday and Sunday. The other downside is that they serve all the different sort of fish and shrimp by the pound. I wanted about a half pound of crab legs which is sold by the pound. But they charge about 3 dollars for them to cook it.. weird. Just build that into the price of the pound. Besides that, this place has the FRESHEST seafood I have tasted in Atlanta. Several customers around me were complaining because it took awhile for the orders to come out but that definitely means that they prepare every order fresh. Try the broiled shrimp, it's got a nice kick to it. I would definetely go back to this place. Also, customer service was superb. Greeted with smile and when asked offered honest and personal opinion about menu choices.

    (4)

  • Gen L.

    I LOVE this place. It's pricier than some other crawfish places, but the crawfish here were really fresh, fat, and had the perfect amount of flavor and spice. Also, the large fried shrimp are some of the best fried shrimp that I've found in Atlanta. They're extra big, fresh, and fried really well.

    (5)

  • Dio S.

    This has been one of the more unique restaurants in town since opening late in 08: tiny Louisiana style fried/boiled seafood shack with live crawfish straight from the case, some seafood provisions for sale, and with slight Vietnamese flavor mixed into the experience. Premise is tiny, seating maybe 10 inside, plus two recently added tables outside. Menu is small and straightforward, but note you can choose commercial crawfish from packages or the live ones they direct source. The flavor, texture, and size are quite different, and certainly you should get the live ones when available. When in prime season, they crawl around in the cooler case vigorously and look excitingly massive. Good sides like corns and hush puppies (small, but much better than chain restaurants'), even spring rolls can be had. Seasoning is good and simple, and frying is done very clean, very tasty. Portions are satisfactorily large, but I have to say nothing is especially inexpensive either by Buford Highway standards. The po' boys still have not made their appearance, despite eager anticipations. On the other hand, freshly squeezed sugarcane juice is rare (I hear the machine costs a fortune, and the owner drives up to the farm himself to get the grass) and addictive. One of the best beverages around.

    (3)

  • Alexa G.

    YUM!!! I have to thank my fellow yelper for suggesting this place for lunch! Born and raised in crab country aka: Maryland, I had yet to ever taste blue crab, blasphemy... I know. So we quickly decided to throw some into the order. Being a crab virgin they were a little tricky to get the hang of. But after being shown how to rip the little crustaceans apart It was all uphill from there. The shrimp were delicious, lightly battered, and not a hit of greasiness. The hush puppies were equally delicious. I also tried the sugar cane drink, although I wasn't so much a fan of it. The prices are great, the staff is friendly, now only if they would open a joint closer to home!

    (4)

  • Kisha M.

    Read about this place in the AJC a few weeks ago, and when I had a hankerin' for fried fish yesterday it immediately came to mind. It is exactly what you have read. Be prepared to wait in line to order and then grab a table. Then be patient and wait for your food. The food was good. I got the shrimp and tilapia meal with corn on the cob and hushpuppies. Shrimp- good sized and flavorful Tilapia- huge portion. Not as crispy as I like my fish Corn- tasty though I could have had a bigger piece Hushpuppies- YUM! I would seriously get a basket of these the next time. Sugar cane drink- waste of money, but I was curious. Basically tastes like sugar water. I saw po-'boys and crawfish buckets going past me. They are definitely next up on my list of things to try. I wouldn't imagine going to this place on a weekday, but weekends are perfect when you aren't in rush.

    (4)

  • Traviseo L.

    I'm so glad I finally had the opportunity to try this place, it was well worth the wait! The food was great. I had the crawfish combo with fries and potato salad and the spring rolls. Delicious!!!!

    (4)

  • QueenKendre J.

    I give Crawfish Shack Seafood 2.5 stars for my visit on yesterday, May 24th. It was my daughter's 12th birthday & she is head-over-heels for seafood. We dined in for lunch, ordered 2 meals, beverages, and 1.5 lbs. of steamed snow crab legs. The food was delicious and initially the staff was polite. But when I noticed and extra $4 charge on my receipt & inquired about it, the cashier became unhelpful and defensive. I was told that the charge was a "cooking fee" for steaming the crab legs. The young lady went on to say that she "only works there & doesn't make the prices, that's her boss' job and he isn't here right now". My first issue is with being charged to cook food that I ate while dining inside the restaurant. My order was NEVER a To-Go order. Secondly, why didn't the cashier make me aware of the "cooking fee" when I was placing my order? Last but not least, it is piss-poor customer service at its best to tell a patron that you, "just work here" instead of working to resolve the matter with said patron. Thank heavens for another staff member (handsome Black man w/locks) who witnessed the situation and personally came to my table to apologize. That made me feel a little better. I cannot provide a bad review of the food quality because hands down, it was very scrumptious and I didn't have to wait long for my food to come out. But I will NOT patronize Crawfish Shack Seafood ever again due to the poor customer service and their misleading menu, as it relates to dining in and ordering A la carte seafood by the pound.

    (3)

  • Aznstyle G.

    The food was good, but slightly pricey. It took 1 hour and 10 minutes for us to get our food. Luckily I had nothing to do that day.

    (2)

  • Michelle A.

    Yummy food! I ordered Meal #4 (2 lightly fried tilapia, 4 shrimp, corn on the cob, and fries), Mac and cheese poppers, and the Sugarcane tea. My fiancé ordered 2 lbs of boiled crawfish. The food was delicious! It did not feel heavy or oily. We were satisfied after eating the meal, but I would say their fries are not great. Otherwise, I loved everything. One of our orders was given to us wrong and it took a couple tries to have it corrected. The management did not waste time and immediately credited us back $10 for bad order. Great service and food!

    (4)

  • Autumn S.

    Ok, I finally made it to the famed Crawfish Shack. And although the food was delicious (perfectly fried seafood) I am taking away stars becasue of the wait. It was outrageous, and not becasue the place was super busy, but becasue of the inefficient ordering/payment system the restaurant has going. The bad service by the lady who waited on my family (and acted like she could not stand to answer any questions we had) also left a 'fishy' taste in my mouth. I'm hoping next time I stop by (because I always try to give a place another chance) someone who actually smiles will wait on me and take my order.

    (3)

  • H V.

    OMG. hole in a wall in a stip mall. the food is inexpensive and soooo good. i will go back ASAP. (when I visit Atlanta again).

    (5)

  • Katarina O.

    I found this place by googling "best shrimp in atlanta". Yes this is a vietnamese-run louisiana seafood spot! I should start by saying - I went there to get shrimp. I ordered 2 pounds of fried jumbo shrimp and I dare say it may have been the best fried shrimp I've ever had. It was lightly breaded - but it was clearly ALL SHRIMP! So many times you get fried seafood, and it's just a ton of breading hiding the lack of shrimp meat inside. This was the exact opposite. I should note - a lot of their seafood is SQ price - so you gotta ask how much it is today. When I ordered the jumbo shrimp were 10.50 per pound + the fee for deep frying them ( 3-4 bucks per pound ). I have not eaten their crawfish - just their shrimp and crabs. The boiled crab was actually pretty spicy but still really good. The hushpuppies were nice little savory balls of goodness and I enjoyed the corn on the cob as well. Finally - this isn't a high class joint. It's actually in a strip mall. There are lots of picnic benches serving as tables. However it is clean, the service is good, and the food is good. The food is also cooked to order, down to peeling the shrimp once you place your order! Don't get upset if you have to wait a while - good food never came fast anyway! My only regret is not knowing about this place sooner.

    (4)

  • Amy B.

    Didn't get that far to actually order anything, because of false advertising. So after reading all of the great reviews online and here, I thought it would be a great place to take my furchild for her birthday. She and I love oysters, and I thought this would be the best place to go. The menu online and at the restaurant states that a dozen oysters are $8 a dozen which is pretty good and in line with other restaurants I have eaten at. When you go to order them however, the price changes to $14 a dozen. I asked why they have a menu that states the lower price and they said that that price is for unshucked and uncooked. Huh? Why would you buy 12 oysters for $8 when you can get them at the farmer's markets around town for at least half that. I said that they should have put that on the menu and they just looked at me like I was nuts and I left. Zuma Sushi was much better, despite the fact that they don't serve oysters. They also don't have a liquor license which is fine if you know that and stop to buy something elsewhere, but anyway.... Between Fontaine's, Steamhouse, Coast (on Wed), there are much better places for oysters that are inexpensive and don't sell unshucked, uncooked oysters.

    (1)

  • Linda F.

    I took my mother and son for lunch. We really love the food it was great!!!! My mom had clamarie and a side shrimp salad and fish. My son had meal #5 15 med shrimps and fries. He loved the shrimp and fries. My mom really love her fish. The service was great. The wait was less than 15min. WE WILL BE COME BACK THUMBS UP!!!!

    (5)

  • Sheri D.

    Here is my updated review. This place is becoming the victim of its own success. They are (in my opinion) price gouging big time. 7.50 a pound for crawfish is highway robbery especially since I know its going for 1.50 live in some areas of LA. All of the other prices are high too. They take forever to process your order, and it's just getting annoying. I told the owner today that he was crazy charging that much for crawfish and that I used to be a big fan of his but no mas. Kind of sad, but I'll find somewhere else to buy where they don't take advantage of their customers.

    (2)

  • Liz H.

    An update and a more elaborate review. Still 5 stars for the crawfish and atmosphere. It gets quite busy in the evenings, so service can be slow. Medium-sized lot out front for the plaza, so no problem with parking spaces. For a good meal here, expect to spend $15-20. Cost for each pound of crawfish varies with the market price - about 2 or 3 pounds a person is satisfying. You can get the all you can eat crawfish for $20-ish, which comes out 1 pound at a time. You need to eat around 4 pounds to break even. I did it once, and am satisfied eating my 2-3 pounds. Crawfish is the sole reason I visit this place - it's called Crawfish Shack, after all. Spicy enough to get refills on your water, but so good you can't stop the spicy pain. My friends and I will usually order a couple pounds and wait for it to arrive at the table, steaming and soaked in spicy sauce. We dig in, peeling them and getting our hands soaked in the red sauce. I don't really like it when I find a lot of loose crawfish claws in the bowl, but hey, it's considered a part of the crawfish. For those new to crawfish, this is how I was taught to eat them. Snap them in half where the head and body bend. You take out the meat sticking out from the body and eat that. Open up the head, careful not to snap it open and have the juices fly into your face (like I've done several times when I rush to beat my seasoned friends) and suck out the meaty parts. It's kind of like eating the head of crabs (my favorite part). I don't bother to eat the crawfish legs unless they're super big (size of pinky finger). My favorite part is the head, but that might be my preference for salty and creamy things. If you master the art of eating crawfish and share a bowl with your friends, you can get more than your share ;) Eating with my friends is often a race to the bottom of the bowl. Favorite side dishes are Potatoes - super filling, seasoned, and delish Hush puppies - asian influenced, i feel from the green onions in it. they're pretty good. Fries - good to help take curb some of that spicy heat on your tongue. Others: Po-boys - average. Sugar Cane Juice - an interesting sweetness, comes in a huge cup. This is one of the places that come to mind to bring visitors to Atlanta. Sure, it's not a Georgia thing, but I never had crawfish up north, and New Orleans is too far a drive. It's also a good place to go to if you want to clear your sinuses (no joke).

    (5)

  • Nelscine e.

    When you walk in the place, the aromas tell you that you want to eat there. Everything they brought out looked good and smelled wonderful. I had the crawfish poboy and some of the best "restaurant" cole slaw I have ever tasted. Lots of fried crawfish, pickles and a delicious light remoulade sauce on a toasty amoroso bun. The Shack tastic platter someone else was having looked great- crab legs. crawfish mussels, shrimp, corn and red potatoes- low country boil style served in a huge stainless steel bowl. I should have ordered THAT! For sure will be going back again!

    (5)

  • Lily N.

    I love love the jumbo shrimp..we all loved it, in fact i like it bette than the crawfish. But overall the restaurant is awesome. Would definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Leigh C.

    Consistently great food, well worth the time it takes to be prepared to order. The addition of Lobster Rolls to the menu (the real deal, not stuffed with filler and mayonnaise) has moved the Crawfish Shack into my regular restaurant rotation. I've had the crawfish, the tilapia sandwich, the lobster rolls, the sugarcane drink, and almost all the sides, and haven't been disappointed yet. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious. As a side note, I'd avoid the beignets, they're cooked in the same oil as the fish. Counter service is friendly, and they move the long lines through pretty quickly. Food takes a while to get to the tables, but at least you know it's not sitting under a heat lamp.

    (4)

  • Kelly S.

    Staff - friendly; Food - great! Hours - kinda suck; Service - slow. I finally went because they had a 50% discount on Scoutmob, and I ordered one of the shrimp meals (10 shrimp, 2 sides). I'm trying to avoid fried foods ("trying" being the operative word there), so for my sides I just got 2 pieces of corn on the cob, and I ordered the shrimp boiled. Basically, what I got was the shrimp and corn from a low-country boil (which is a good thing, because I LOVE me some low country boil - but I'll probably never in my life actually make it). The shrimp were large, pretty well cooked (in the shell, but de-veined), and didn't need the cocktail sauce that came with them (but I ate them about half and half to add some variety to my 2-note meal). ONLY complaint is regarding speed of service - I was the first one there, and they said they needed another 10 minutes before they could start taking orders (although they were within business hours at that point). Then, thank goodness I went first, because it was taking FOREVER to ring people up (and about 12 people had lined up behind me). They really probably need 2 people on the registers during rush times. Food came out in a decent amount of time, though (although that could be because I went first). They also sell fresh crawfish and shrimp (and other seafood, I believe). And like I said - my only problem was with the SPEED of the service, not the friendliness. So I'll definitely go back for more (when I have ample time) - and maybe I'll find the courage to give some mudbugs a try. But I'll be honest, crustacean exoskeletons kinda freak me out. I might need a dining companion to help a sista out.

    (4)

  • Lillian T.

    I consider myself a seafood expert. I've tried many different places and this by far is one of the best crawfish places in Atlanta. The crawfish's seasoning tasted very unique compared to anything else I've ever tried. There was a little kick to every bite. The snow crab legs were cooked to perfection and I love dipping it in the garlic butter sauce. I would definitely come back again!!!

    (5)

  • Stephanie J.

    It may have been a bad idea to wear a white blouse here and order the crawfish bucket, but whatever. Corn on the cob almost had too much butter on it, but the cajun fries were tasty. Delicious overall, but dear God it was spicy. And this is coming from someone who's been known to put jalapenos in sorbet and lemonade. I'll definitely check this place again next time I'm in Atlanta.

    (3)

  • Vida D.

    Tonight was my first time. After all the Yelp buzz I headed over for a quick taste. I ordered meal # 2 The 10pc shrimp with two sides. I tried the hush puppies and Corn. The shrimp were GOOD! I am from Charleston, SC, where we KNOW seafood. This was good. It wasn't over cooked and chewy and it was spicy enough to make my lips tingle. The corn was good, you can choose to add butter, and hey why not? I drove home smelling the shrimp from Buford highway to Roswell Road...it was a long drive! It was so worth it though, as I was there I called friends who were waiting to see what I thought, and they headed over. The hush puppies are good, but my only gripe is that they are tiny. Don't be so stingy with the hush puppie love folks! I'm definitely going to make my way back and try more of the menu, but from what I sampled today, yes folks 4 stars.

    (4)

  • Howie M.

    We went last week and weren't impressed. Called for hours and told 8 but really they closed at 7 so it was annoying when we got there at 645. Was told the side of corn was 2 pieces but it was 1. Who knows, maybe they were new employees. On to the food: Crawfish texture was chinese buffet quality or worse but tasted good...spicy cajun flavor but far drier than last time. Grouper was best I've ever had- definitely get the flour batter! Shrimp (steamed) were VERY good. They come deveined so easy to peel. They have $20 ayce crawfish but there's no way I'd pay that. I could barely eat 2 lbs since quality went downhill. If they were big and fresh like last time I would. I dont know crawfish season and hopefully its just timing. If you are thinking about this I'd ask for a few to sample. I do like the menu here although its too pricy. Lobster roll is yummy but $18 and im still hungry???

    (3)

  • Michelle M.

    Did you know? If you missed out on scoutmob, they still have restaurant.com gift certificates available for a decent price. If you want to go here, then go early! Because of the recent scoutmob things, they get busy really early around 7pm and they stay busy for quite a while. The service is not that great and their ordering needs some work. The line moves sooooooo slow, but once you order, you can expect to have your food within minutes. I ordered a 1lb of Crawfish. It was just okay. I ate only 1/2 of it bc the crawfish were so small and also so spicy! I drank about 5 glasses of water and by that time, I was so fluid overloaded I couldn't finish the 1/4 bowl of crawfish. I think I will opt for the shrimp next time. Those looked a lot easier to eat as well as a lot tastier. However, their sides were pretty good. I had the sweet potato fries, cajun fries, coleslaw, and potato salad and they were delicious. This place hits the spot when you're looking for food from Louisiana. Overall, 3 stars for being good, but not quite amazing. I'd have to go back and try the shrimp to whip out an extra star.

    (3)

  • Deedee P.

    Some of the best fried shrimp & catfish in Atlanta. Picnic table dining, not much atmosphere but very clean and very tasty. It would warrant a 5 but there is a bit of inconsistency in cooking. Sometimes stellar, sometimes a couple of minutes over cooked. Definitely worth a visit to Buford Hwy.

    (4)

  • Michelle H.

    It was really hard for me to give this place two stars, but service counts just as much as the quality of the food. It's quite unfortunate that I had such a bad first impression of this restaurant - especially since it was hyped up by a lot of people. The cashier who was handling the orders couldn't have been any slower and rude. Ordering a couple pounds of crawfish, she weighed cooked crawfish to figure out the pricing. Since they were already cooked, I figured that we could just take it with us to our table, but instead we get snapped at and told that they would bring it to us. Two hours later (after waiting in line for 45 minutes and we weren't even at the end of the line either) we got our food. The crawfish was very spicy, the Po-boy was not impressive (just as the recent reviewers have mentioned it was basically pickles and so much sauce that the sandwich was soaked), the fries were soggy, and the corn was soggy. The new Bordin balls were decent. They remind me a lot of chicken and rice burritos, just without the tortilla and deep fried. The beignets were also pretty good. Needless to say, I would have given this place three or maybe four stars if the service wasn't so terrible. No one should ever have to wait 2 hours to get their food.

    (2)

  • Tram V.

    Get the crawfish! Juicy with subtle heat to it. The flavors are a little different than other competitors which makes them stand out. Clean dining room and restroom. Service was very good and attentive. They lost a star for the slightly higher prices and long line. Crawfish was about $7/lb. Boyfriend and I had 3 lbs of crawfish, 1 lb of shrimp, an order of corn and cajun fries. Total was about $40 after a tip since we dined in. When they have it, we order the sugarcane drink too! Oh, I also got the beignets which I might pass next time. It was eh. Everything else we ordered was delicious!!!

    (4)

  • Sherie G.

    Love Crawfish Shack!!! I come a couple times a year since they opened. Great fresh shrimp, fish, and hush puppies at a great price. I'm not a fan of the egg rolls. I do have a complaint though. I wish they had a system to have 2 registers going so the line is not too bad. I have been twice in the past couple months and I have had to wait 30-60 minutes to place my order. This is frustrating since there is only one register going. They need to have 2 more people up front to run the register and help with weighing food.

    (4)

  • Lindsay A.

    Delicious! Found this place because I went to the pep boys east of the restaurant. The catfish was crispy and the shrimp was fried to perfection! Go go go!!!

    (4)

  • Dave G.

    Great food; great service; very friendly. I really love it there. It was really a nice experience. Keep up the good work! Congrats on the recent NY times article!!!

    (5)

  • Kamali B.

    I took my mom and family here for my mom's birthday and they all loved it. It's a sit down and serve yourself style restaurant great for families. The food is not pretentious but delicious with satisfying portions.

    (4)

  • Robert C.

    Solid, but I'm not sure it's worthy of four stars. Crawfish Shack serves up an expansive menu of Cajun-style seafood, with a slight Vietnamese twist to things. Catfish, tilapia, and grouper. Shrimp, oyster, crawfish, and calamari. Soft-shell, blue, snow, and king crab. It's all available fried, boiled, or steamed. And all the usual sides are there -- boiled red potatoes, corn on the cob, hush puppies, etc. -- along with chicken & shrimp eggrolls. But the food itself isn't particularly special, and while prices are fairly reasonable, this place doesn't really merit a special trip. The run-of-the-mill fish and shrimp offerings are palatable, but nothing worth writing home about. The crawfish, while heavily seasoned and on the fiery side, tend to run a bit small. And the fried soft-shell crabs are tiny and slightly tough, through I suppose this place deserves a pass if I'm ordering them out of season. The interior of this restaurant is decorated to a certain degree, but it's still a fairly spartan and casual eatery. It's in a strip mall right on Buford Highway, though it's admittedly not that easy to see from the road -- pay attention when you're near Dresden Drive. Order at the register or order at the table, but note that they won't split checks if you do the latter.

    (3)

  • Nick R.

    This was my first time eating crawfish. I've tried it in sauces and dishes, but never had it as it's traditionally served. "uhh what do you recommend...we're new.." The girl at the register was super nice giving us a lesson on how to eat them and gave us a sample. "Can you eat?" she asked, I replied with "Oh yeah, we can eat"... Based on her recommendation, we ordered 2 lbs each for the three of us, an order of cajun fries, 2 cokes, 1 sweet tea and it came out to $51 and some change. With 2lbs each we had a ton of crawfish. We were definitely stuffed afterward. The crawfish was nice and spicy, but not burn your tounge off hot. They were perfect, not too fishy. after about 10, you're a pro. Twist the tail off, bend it back, pull the meat out, suck the juice out of the head. the first time it felt odd and a little gross, but once you taste it you forget about all that. You definitely feel the meal afterward for a few hours, but totally worth it. I'm pretty sure I'm already going back next weekend with another friend of mine. I had such a good time.

    (4)

  • B W.

    I didn't like it, and I really can't recommend it. The service was SLOW on a Saturday afternoon with only 4 tables. I ordered a drink and never got it. I got my shrimp po' boy 15 minutes before my husband got his oyster po' boy. We just looked at the YELP certificate on the wall and laughed.... I love several places on Buford Highway, but this is NOT one of them.

    (2)

  • Scott M.

    Oh gosh, heaven forgive me. I am about to commit Yelp blasphemy again. This place is overrated. Not because the food isnt tasty, or I dont like all that good ol seafood in all that good ol batter. Not because it doesnt have some of the freshest seafood that you'll find in Atlanta. But more so because, on my first/last visit to this spot, the person taking my order was acting like she was doing me a favor to take my money. Like, it really belabored her to take my order and accept my money. Way too much attitude. Not interested at all. Its a tad bit out of the way...the service was rude at the counter...but hell, the food is good. I will say that. But I doubt I'll be back.

    (3)

  • T L.

    As soon as you walk in the place, the aroma hits you. If that aroma doesn't make your mouth eater than surely you are dead. I've been wanting to try this place FOREVER. So finally one Sunday afternoon I put this location into my gps ( b/c I couldn't find it the first time I tried....months ago) and drove myself over to the shack for a Shrimp PoBoy. The friendly cashier greeted me with a smile and took my order. I order a half shrimp poboy with everything on it and some crinkle fries along with a coke. I believe it was $10 and some change. My food didn't take long to prepare. Everything is made fresh so be prepared to wait. Side note, when ordering your food be sure to check out their House Rules...I love a business that let's you know up front what will and won't be tolerated. Back to the food....my food arrives hot and it looks delicious. The bread my PoBoy was on transported me back to NOLA and the shrimp and fries were done to perfection. This place seems like it keeps a crowd of loyal customers. Folks seem to be dining on everything from crawfish (I'll try those next visit) to oysters on a half shell. This restaurant is super clean and has tables and chairs and picnic benches. There's plenty of room for dining in. They also have a seafood counter for you to take the raw seafood home with you. I like the vibe of this place and the customer service was excellent. I can't wait to visit again...next time I'll bring friends.

    (5)

  • Jeff L.

    So I went to Buford Highway the other day, and I didn't go to a Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean restaurant. It's a strange feeling, and a novel situation for my wife and I, but I have to say that we had our best meal on this hallowed road. The Crawfish Shack really is as good as everyone says it is. We ordered a rather insane amount of food, and every single bite of it was incredibly good. We ordered several pounds of crawfish, some crab legs, and a crawfish po boy ... plus a side or two. I've never had a po boy before, so I can't say how it compares to others. But I will say that it was probably the best or second best sandwich I've had in the area. The snow crab legs were easily the best I've had anywhere. They were tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. I was really hesitant about them because my typical experience with crab legs is that they come out tough, rubbery, and completely overcooked. I don't know what they're doing differently, but it's working! Now I've never eaten crawfish in my life, so I was most excited to give these a try. Like everything else, they were incredible! They come out with a light coating of sauce, which permeates all inside the crawfish. What I like is that the sauce isn't overly done. It's applied with a light touch - just enough to enhance the flavor. The sauce has a nice kick to it, so beware when sucking the juices out of the crawfish head! This place is messy, so don't come out in your Sunday best! Be prepared to get down and dirty with your food ... you won't be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Jamilah M.

    Since I didn't go to Essence Music Festival this year, I finally made here so I can get my New Orleans fix and to see what the hype was about. I mean, this place has all types of awards on the wall for Best Seafood, Cheap Eats, ect. My verdict? It was alright, nothing special. Now the seafood boudin balls are the bomb. But the shrimp and shrimp poboy was alright, the potato salad was nasty, the sweet potato tots were weird, and the gumbo had no heat so I had to add some hot sauce. Also while I was looking at the menu, I noticed they charge too much to steam or fry by the pound. Thank goodness I had a coupon from restaurant.com so I can have leftovers later. When I need a New Orleans seafood fix, AJ's in Snellville or New Orleans Seafood in Duluth blows this place out the water!!

    (2)

  • Ryan W.

    I came with a group, and we sampled a large variety of the offerings. I had mussels, catfish, crawfish and crab. The steamed mussels were massive, but they were downright awful. I don't know if it was the seasoning, the cooking method or just the temperature they were served, but I have never had mussels that bad before. The catfish was fried and quite tasty. There were no bones in the filet and that makes for a happy diner. The crawfish, the restaurant's signature offering, were very spicy but were cooked well. I felt like they were slightly over-seasoned. The crab was also steamed and was very good. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. All-in-all, I would recommend Crawfish Shack, but I wouldn't try to get too adventurous with some of the offerings.

    (3)

  • Tom D.

    In the past I've had the boiled crawfish here and it was great. Ive also enjoyed the seafood plates. But i have to give a poor grade to the po boy. I didn't expect Domilise's in ATL and I guess you can't get Leidenheimer bread here. But the standard Buford Highway Bahn Mi roll would have been so much better than what I assume (from a poster on the wall) was an insipid par baked Philly cheese steak roll. The bread ruined the sandwich. Please guys... Don't put your awesome seafood on this crap bread.

    (3)

  • eva w.

    I hate having to work for my food after paying for it... but it was a friend's birthday and we had a group of 23 going. Got 5 lbs of boiled snow crab legs for 5 people and got down and dirty cracking them shells. It was fun and something different. I still hate cracking shells... We brought our own beer since they don't have a alc license. The staff made a terrible first impression, girl behind the counter had a DMV-employee type attitude, instead of telling customers that they're out of oysters she pointed to a handwritten notice on the counter, like "you idiot, can't you read?" They did not have enough crackers for our group, even though we announced the number of people coming. They should have given each person ordering at the counter a number, orders got lost and mixed up between 23 ppl. However they redeemed themselves by not kicking us out at 8:30pm, even though they close at 8. They let us decorate early and take over 4 tables with benches. Food was good and I appreciated the corn breading on the fish (I'm gluten free)

    (4)

  • Nicci R.

    We've eaten here close to a dozen times. Service is always great and food consistent. We are glad they expanded their restaurant, added more tables and increased the hours. I always get the fried medium shrimp basket with double hush puppies and a side of roumalade sauce. My husband orders the fried shrimp and fish combo. We also split a pound of boiled crawfish. We love that everything is spiced perfectly and not greasy. Last Fall when my parents came up to visit us from Florida, we ordered the usual, plus a dozen raw oysters. When placed in front of us, you could smell the oysters were seriously off, so we had to return for a refund. One of the sisters actually said, "yeah, I told my mom they smelled bad". Pretty shocking they served them to us anyway. My father, who is an avid fisherman and has lived all over the world including 8 years in Vietnam, swears the grouper is really some type of catfish like Basa. Whatever it is, husband likes it and will continue to order it. Have not tried their beignets yet.

    (4)

  • Matt C.

    finally stopped in for lunch a few weeks ago. had high expectations, and was fully satisfied. got a crawfish po boy and some raw oysters. oysters were some of the best i've had in atlanta in months, and the po boy was great.. overflowing with crawfish, dressed with all the standard veggies and remoulade, on an amoroso roll. i personally prefer french bread for po boys, but that's my only (small) gripe. i was surprised at the quality of their fresh seafood in the freezer for sale.. definitely one of the better looking selections i've seen in town, and decently priced. looking forward to returning soon for a boiled shellfish feast.

    (4)

  • Pete C.

    I'm from Maryland, not Louisiana. I don't know much about crawfish, but I can tell you all about crabs and crab legs. I will have to start off by saying that the crawfish was probably the worst part of my meal. I agree with those who say their crawfish is mostly soggy... I didn't find many that were firm enough to eat. Now that the bad news is over, on to the good news! The overall quality of seafood, compared to the price, is pretty awesome! We got the Shak-tastic dinner for 2. Plenty of food, plenty of variety. Plenty of seasoning! The crabs were really good! Meat was sweet, and really reminded me of being back in MD. The crablegs were also good. It's rare for me to find a place which doesn't over-cook them! These were cooked just right, and came right out of the shell! The best part... we saved the corn on the cob for the end! All the flavor, all the spices! DEEEEELISH!!! We had a great time, and the people who work there treated us well. We will be back!!

    (4)

  • Henry T.

    I've been to Louisiana several times and have eaten about 100 lbs of crawfish in my life. This place might be one of the best cajun restaurants outside of the state that I've ever been to. The last time I came here, I ordered the fried catfish, which was deeelicious, the lightly battered grouper, one pound of crawfish, and all 6 sides. And yes, my wife and I were able to consume all of it, with me consuming about 75% of it. The staff is friendly and the place is pretty clean. The only complaint I would have would be the first time I went they were sweeping the floors around me while I was eating, which was a little bit annoying. But other than that, great experience and I can't wait to try the oysters next time.

    (4)

  • Cindy T.

    Date: Yesterday Time: Around 7.45ishPM Wait time from ordering to actually getting food for a to-go order: 45 minutes Fried jumbo shrimp: BIG. Deveined! Lightly battered. Really good flavor. Corn: Really, really sweet. So good. Could have done without the butter. Hushpuppies: On the small size. Really good flavor. Craving some at the moment. Crawfish: Authentic spicy, cajun flavor. Sizes varied from like-your-thumb-tiny to size-of-your-palm. Didn't taste all that freshly made. Overall: Not too thrilled about the crawfish. Definitely will go back for shrimp, corn and hushpuppies. Will call in order next time.

    (4)

  • Mike Y.

    I actually didn't get to eat Louisana style crawfish the last time I went down there so my knowledge and expertise on the matter is limited. I may not be an expert on it, but I know what I like. The crawfish are spicy here... They come served in a giant metal bowl with whatever sea creature you decided to chow down on. The broth is fiery red and looks pretty intimidating. You can definitely taste some asian flavors there along with the traditional spices that are omni-present in other craw fish joints. Their shrimp and oysters are fantastic. The size is pretty good for the price and they taste very fresh. The line is usually out the door on busy days and you must be prepared to wait for quality stuff. I take visiting friends there all the time for the friendly service and laid back atmosphere. This place is good for noobs and experts alike. I love going with noobs since they leave the head which has all the best parts in there. One slurp and you're in crustacean heaven. It packs a kick so I end up choking all the time... but that's not a bad thing. It makes you a MAN! SO MAN UP!!! twist....pull....squeeze....slurp and repeat! Don't be afraid to cough...just don't start crying....

    (4)

  • Monique B.

    If you love seafood, this is the place to go. The food is great! From the hush puppies, to shrimp, crab legs, etc. It can't get any better. I've been about three times with my family, and we've enjoyed it everytime. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly. No complaints. It's tucked away in a small shopping strip, which is clean and nice.

    (4)

  • Scrandy W.

    We came here during a massive snowstorm in January 2011. They we're one of the few places open and we were the only guests. The owner or manager was super nice and came out to talk to us (perhaps to pass the time or just to be nice). I was curious about their crawfish and they were kind enough to offer samples (and instructions) The sweet potato fries were great and I loved my boiled shrimp. Slightly spicy but nothing I couldn't handle. Perhaps they could expand their menu a bit but they are great with concentrating on the seafood necessities. On my list of places to come back to.

    (5)

  • Khanh L.

    My sister turned me onto this place and I had become so addicted to their crawfish that I was eating here EVERYDAY last year during spring and summer. The crawfish were spicey and I loved the hint of lemongrass. I'm not big on fried food, but their fried oysters were perfectly seasoned and breaded. Even their fried grouper and shrimps were fresh and delicious. However, I have not had a single good experience with their crawfish or oysters this year. The crawfish tasted like they had mixed frozen crawfish with a sprinkle of fresh ones to mask the frozen taste. The meat was no longer firm, but mushy and if I came in the evening, tasted like it was going bad. The oysters are still tender and fresh but they are now extremely salty. I haven't had the shrimp or grouper so I can't say how they tasted, but it looks to be as fresh as last year's. I told my sister about my terrible experiences and she didn't believe me until last week when she went there with her friends. I received a text from her saying I was right, the crawfish are now "gross". I'm all about the crawfish so I won't be going back to the Crawfish Shack anytime soon until they bring back fresh crawfish. Until then, I'll be going to Southern Seafood where I have yet to have a bad experience with their crawfish. Their price is much more reasonable as well, $3.99/lb compared to $6+ at Crawfish Shack.

    (2)

  • Kip F.

    A nice hidden little gem off Buford Hwy. This place has fresh seafood you can buy and walk out with, or they will boil, steam or fry it up on site and serve it with an assortment of side dishes. The seafood seems to be pretty fresh and I'm certainly a fan of the shrimp! They use a good cajun seasoning on the corn and fries, which is a big plus for me, and Tabasco, Texas Pete, and Sriracha are at each table! Most combos can be had for under $10, its a great cheap place to bring a friend or two and apparently there is an unlimited crawfish night(?) Or so I over heard, will have to verify that one. Either way, it blows Long John Silvers out of the water, (Yes pun intended :P) so go give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!

    (4)

  • Montre E.

    Try this place for the first time today. The best po'boys outside of Louisiana. Great food and service. Cooked to order so your food is hot and fresh. An added bonus for me is the fact they sell the beignet mix only found in Louisiana.

    (4)

  • Roshanda P.

    Soooooo... I friend of mine had been pushing and pushing for me to try this place out so on my home I give it a try... First thing I didnt like...... I had to wait in line to longggggg to place my order, took around 20 mins or so then once that was complete another 30mins before I received my order... The food didn't come out together my friend received her food 10 mins before I received my shrimp po boy, which couldnt have take that long to make... really guys this is something that needs to be work on.... Other then that , the food was great!!! I love the freshness of the seafood I mean with that alone I think they should receive 5 stars.... I tried a couple of things, I had the fried catfish, the hush puppies, the slaw, fried oysters with fries, (I didn't really care for the those, I think if they were fresh cut fries, that would make them a lot better) and of course the shrimp po boy.... (hmmm hmm good) So I think my suggestion next go round would be to call ahead and place your order, that way when you pull up your order is already coming from the back.

    (3)

  • Sarah E.

    FIVE CRISPY-BREADED FRAKKING STARS, Y'ALL. With 90+ reviews for Crawfish Shack, I'm sure mine will get lost in the shuffle, but my lunch there was so good that I want to write one anyway. My friend and I went there for lunch yesterday. We showed up around 2 pm because we'd been warned that seating was fairly minimal. Despite the off hour, there was a fair number of patrons (but not so many that we couldn't find a seat). I was glad there was a line at the register, because everything on the menu looked so, so tempting and I really needed a few minutes to figure out what to order. My friend decided on the combo with 2 fried tillapia fillets, 4 fried shrimp, and 2 sides. I ordered the combo with 2 fried catfish fillets, 4 fried shrimp, and 2 sides. In case 90+ other Yelpers haven't already told you, you may choose from "light" or "crispy" breading. We both chose crispy. For our sides, we both chose the Cajun corn on the cob. My friend ordered Cajun fries and I ordered hush puppies. We'd been alerted by other Yelpers' reviews to the fact that we'd want extra hush puppies, so we decided to get an extra order of them. We also ordered some beignets. It wasn't long before our food came out, and while we waited for it, we were entertained by watching the ginormous plates of seafood go out to the other tables around us. Soon enough it was our turn for the staff to bestow beautiful plates of Cajun fried goodness upon us. We were pleased that the nice lady who brought out our food asked whether we'd prefer to have our beignets brought out with our meal or later. After all, cold beignets are really no fun. Bonus points for intelligent service! My fried catfish was perfect in every way. The only better fried catfish I've had was at the now-defunct Collard Green Cafe. *tears* My friend let me try a bite of her fried tillapia, and it was yummy as well. But for me, the seafood star was the fried shrimp. Next time I come to Crawfish Shack, I'm getting more shrimp (and maybe some actual crawfish too)! All of the seafood was so fresh and delicious. We really enjoyed our side items, too. The hush puppies were small, but had a nice green-onion-y kick to them. They were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and neither too greasy nor too heavy. The Cajun corn on the cob was every bit as delicious as other Yelpers have said it would be. I'm not even a big corn on the cob eater, and I was really glad I tried it. I've never had spicy corn on the cob before! My friend also enjoyed the Cajun fries, but please be aware that despite the name, they are not spicy. They're just kind of average-looking crinkle fries that apparently were cooked really well. We decided to order the Shack's special sugar cane drink with our meals. I took a sip of it when it first came out, and was like, "Ummm... okaaaaaaay." All I could taste was sweet, sweet, sweet! But then as I drank it with my meal, I figured out that while it was something I'd probably never want to drink on its own, it was a really great complement to the spicy, salty and fried flavors of the meal. If there was anything even remotely resembling a low point in this meal, I'd have to say it was the beignets. Don't get me wrong - they were yummy. I just didn't enjoy them quite as much as the beignets I've had at Cafe DuMonde in the French Quarter and at the gone-but-not-forgotten Huey's. Then again, I wasn't stuffed full of fried seafood when I tried the beignets at those other places. Maybe I need to try the beignets on their own sometime with a cup of the Cafe DuMonde coffee that the Shack offers. For the price, there is nowhere in Atlanta where you can get seafood that tastes this fresh and delicious. If you like seafood, you should definitely pay the Shack a visit. I know I will be back again and again.

    (5)

  • Enoch C.

    WOW! it's just... WOW. i've been to the crawfish shack twice: once before the renovation and once after. and i must say that the renovations were a very smart move. a lot more seating with a more "restaurant-y" feeling so you feel like you have a place to sit down and eat. first, it's not the food that i think is the best thing about this place (although it's AMAZING!). i think the best thing about the shack is the employees. they are soooooo nice and they really let you know that they are there to serve you. with that being said, i went with my girlfriend who actually taught me how to eat crawfish, being the noob that i am. the first time we went, we got several pounds of boiled crawfish, crab, shrimp, hush puppies, corn on the cob, egg rolls and the delicious sugar cane drink and we went to town on those suckas! the hush puppies are a MUST HAVE!! my suggestion is to get another side order of hush puppies if you order a meal because the meal only comes with 2 and trust me, you WILL want more. the crawfish was deliciously spicy, so spicy that your hands get a little tingly when you eat enough of them. the last time i went, we ordered the tilapia meal and the crawfish meal. the meals are freaking affordable. i had to stop from ordering more than one for myself. the tilapia was excellent. we ordered it lightly battered (as opposed to crispy) and it was so perfect. we also ordered the beignets which weren't there the first time we were there. they're only available fri-sun so we decided we better get them since it was friday. to be honest, i thought they were average, but still good. this is one of my favorite restaurants in atlanta and HIGHLY recommended if you've never been here before.

    (5)

  • Jessie A.

    We debated on four stars vs. five stars and went with 5 because 1)all the food we have ever had has been fantastic. 2)It's hassle-free, we never have to wait in line or call ahead or have a reservation. 3)It's consistent. The food always tastes exactly how we like it and it never disappoints and 4) they have great prices. There's nothing worse than spending a bunch of money for a mediocre experience. My boyfriend turned me on to this place and now we eat there probably once a week. I love the boiled shrimp, which have a mild spice to them but if you're looking for something bolder, just ask for spicy/extra spicy and your shrimp will arrive swimming in a SPICY red liquid(shrimp boil, cayenne oil, I"m not sure). It's almost too hot for me and I have a medium spicy palate but it adds wonderful flavor to the shrimp. Tip: Cover your top with a paper towel, I frequently get red sauce on my shirt while peeling the shrimp. I also love their shrimp po boy. I find it easy to eat, which means shrimp aren't falling out all over the place and I can actually get a nice well rounded bite. The remoulade sauce has a great flavor and I love the light breading on the shrimp. We are both big fans of the corn on the cob, red potatoes and hush puppies. The corn and red potatoes both have butter on them and what seems like a fairly mild seasoning. I personally really like these options because they cut down on the heat from the boiled shrimp for me. There is a little bit of a wait as it's made to order but I have no issues with that. I like the relaxed atmosphere of picnic tables and pour your own iced tea. I also love that you get an endless supply of paper towels and a wet washcloth for your hands when you're finished eating. We feel it's reasonably priced, no frills GREAT food!

    (5)

  • helen h.

    I think that I've written a review for this place before but it bears repeating - THIS PLACE IS FREAKING CRAZY GOOD! The food is freshly cooked, in fact it doesn't even come off of the ice until you order. The crawfish are WAY better than I have ever gotten in New Orleans (kinda makes me sad in that way), and the fried items are AMAZING. We went last Sunday at 12:30 (opening) and there were about 15 people in line already. We couldn't stay because we had to leave town but it is WELL worth the wait if you don't have to be on the road. Now I know that you have to be there before they open so that you can be one of the first in line! Stellar fresh seafood, unbelievable gumbo and the most insane boudin balls that I have ever had. One of these days I'll talk myself into something besides the #5, crawfish and boudin balls. Until then, I'm still saying this is the best place that I have *ever* had seafood ....and I grew up in Maryland so that's saying a lot! Those of you who don't like spicy, why the heck do you go to a Cajun joint? I don't want to hear your bitchin about how spicy it is. And for those of you who review it after having said, "I don't like seafood or fish" why the HELL do you go there and review it badly? Go have a hamburger somewhere! This place rocks and Hieu is a fantastic host and his staff is just as great! If you want fast seafood, go to Mc'Ds and get the fish sandwich. If you want something fantastic, fresh, handmade and delicious, go to Crawfish Seafood Shack!

    (5)

  • Ron G.

    Despite not being a big fan of seafood, I decided to give this spot a chance. They have a pretty decent size parking lot so parking isn't an issue. It's not a swanky spot, but it's far from a dumb too. It's seems like a popular spot, no doubt for the food and the positive reviews on Yelp. In fact, Yelp's logo is even on the back of their menu. Speaking of the menu, all of the food is fresh! As a result, it may take a little while to get your food, but its well worth the wait. Furthermore, you could also purchase fresh seafood and take it home to cook if you please. Lastly, you could order food to go and even get platters. They have a great staff. As I mentioned, I don't do seafood too often and they answered my many questions. In the end, I played it safe and went with a meal that included 2 Tilapia's, 4 Jumbo Shrimp, Cajun seasoned fries, and Red Potatoes. It was pretty good. Mind you, I don't eat shrimps, but I thought I'd give it a try. I don't know what season they put on the fries, but you could sprinkle it on cardboard and I'd sample it. Price wise, it's not too bad, considering its seafood. If you're in the area and you're looking for a down to Earth seafood spot, give it a try.

    (3)

  • Joyce S.

    The food is good! everything else isn't. We waited an hour to place our order with 4 people in front of us! The place is very small and there is very limited seating. Ventilation needs to be addressed. Our hair and clothes smelled dreadful after being there 3 hours. It took 40 minutes for our food to arrive! Would love to go back on a less busy night, and give it another try. UPDATE:::: I went back.....this time it took an hour + to get our food. THE staff could have cared less as we complained and they adjusted our coupon to add gratuity??? What??? there is no gratuity added to any other sale...so it seems a SCAM to reduce the coupon discount to me. I won't go back.

    (1)

  • Omar A.

    Since I've moved back to the Atlanta area, I had to start looking for restaurants to put on my short list. A quick Google search for Crawfish brought me to the The Crawfish Shack. My only problem was the fact I passed the entrance to the small strip mall three times before I found it. The first visit, I had the crawfish po-boy with fries and a drink. Decent prices, friendly service staff, and very, very clean and bright atmosphere. My wait time was minimal, I went way after the lunch rush, and the wait time for my meal was long enough to let me know it was cooked from scratch. I've had bigger sandwiches, but I wasn't complaining because it was an excellent buy. I tried to concentrate on my meal, but my eyes kept roving to the other tables of boiled shrimp, fried seafood, and the overwhelming smell of goodness. My second visit, I ordered the fried crawfish and fries. Large portions and very spicy and crispy. Wait staff hovered around the room, making sure everyone was satisfied and making small talk. My only complaint was the lack of signs directing you to the restaurant and the drink selection. I'm use to refills of water or tea, not buying soda by the can. That aside, I will definitely be back and bringing my friends with me. Update: 7/26/10 I went back on a Monday and they had A.Y.C.E crawfish. I was in heaven as I gorged on the spicy mudbugs. They also installed tea canisters with free refills. They certainly earned the last star.

    (5)

  • Dan G.

    Just stopped in for lunch today, I was heading out for Pho, but ended up at Crawfish Shack instead. I just stopped in to check out the menu but the fish looked so fresh and people so nice, decided to stay and eat. I only eat Gluten Free, so was pleasantly surprised to find out that they only use 100% corn meal for their batter and hush puppies. The only wheat flour in the place is in the bread for the po boys. I had the Grouper and Shrimp lunch meal, the shrimp were fresh and perfectly fried. The Grouper was very fresh and lightly battered and fried to perfection. Also tried the crawfish as an appertizer. The crawfish were good, and will definitely go back when the crawfish are in season for bigger ones. Will definitely put this on my BUHWY rotation.

    (4)

  • Candra P.

    Were already planning to go again within the next week. Yep it was that good, and even better....it was that affordable. As usual BFF and I traveled to this side of town to check the place out after reading the other reviews and grabbing a hold of a restaurant.com certificate. Everyone was friendly. The prices were very reasonable The place was clean The food was super good. We ordered the following: grouper and jumbo shrimp dinner crawfish dinner jumbo shrimp dinner (3) seafood egg rolls extra side of red pot. 1 pound of snow crab legs Using the certificate we spent just about $30 and it was well worth it. Everything was hot and friend to perfection The crablegs we ordered boiled in the crawfish pot and it was one of the best choices we made. We will definitely be going back very very soon

    (5)

  • Candy R.

    O. M. G. The best crawfish!!! Corn on the cob was delish!!!

    (4)

  • Gleni J.

    I came here with my family like 2 weekends ago looking for someplace to eat after church. I heard about this spot and decided to drive down Buford Hwy to see what the hype was about. When I walked in I was a little confused on how to order....(I know, that was my slow moment) since all I saw were raw seafood by the cashier. But I eventually saw the menu and looked through to see what I wanted. We ordered the fried crawfish w/ hush puppies; ten jumbo shrimp meal w/ corn and french fries and finally what they are known for, the crawfish w/ corn and potatoes. Now I must say everything was soo good. Especially the corn with all the creole spices. Reminded me of my mothers cooking for a moment. The crawfish were flavorful and full of spice, I even sucked some of the juice out of the head. The shrimp were juicy, and the fried crawfish were perfectly fried and came with this spicy dipping sauce I never got to ask what it was. The french fries kinda tasted like frozen fries with season salt but no biggie! I had the sugar cane juice and even though my mom being from the islands, didn't like it, She thought it tasted like sugar water. It was tolerable to me but I didn't finish the whole thing just drank enough to quench my mouth after the spiciness of the crawfish. All in all, I'll be stopping by here more often. I even ordered a 1lb of crawfish to take home. So all you crawdad eaters out there, definitely take a moment to stop by here.

    (5)

  • chestnutt C.

    We've been coming here for the last several years, but yesterday was a disaster! Fried shrimp way overcooked, red snapper (overcooked, but really? red snapper? Me thinks not). Raw oysters brinyer than I've had in years (not from Apalachicola) and out of spring rolls. Oh, and no horseradish for the raw oysters? Come on! I think they are beginning to rely on their past reputation and forgetting about current customers. We won't be back. What a shame!

    (1)

  • Jinny Y.

    mmm mmm good! I've never had crawfish this good outside of New Orleans. The crawfish were a good size and oh so spicy! The touch of Siracha is the first thing I noticed when I bit into the juicy crawfish meat~ Siracha paired with creole seasoning is a match made in heaven =D Take into consideration the cheap price and I don't know why you wouldn't want to go back? ;) I also tried the shrimp, boiled in the same crawfish seasoning (so obviously it was great!). oh! and how could I forget~ the hush puppies! Tiny but soooo goood. A great crisp outside and soft onion-y inside~ if only they'd give you more with your combo meal :(

    (4)

  • Todd P.

    Made it back to Crawfish Shack since I heard they now have po' boys. Couldn't resist swinging by to pick one up for lunch. I guess lots of other people heard about them too because the place was slammed when I got there with several people in line to order and no open seats or tables. It seems he's added tables, too, but if your timing is off and you get there when it's busy, you'd better get take-out. I saw a couple of people leave because there was no where to sit. I ordered the fried shrimp po'boy. Crunchy bread, 6 shrimp, lettuce and tomato with a spicy remoulade. $8.99. Seems a bit pricey, since the shrimp plate with 10 shrimps and two sides is only $6.99. But still pretty damn tasty.

    (4)

  • Marisa F.

    I am surprised that I have not written a review about this place yet. We live right down the street and this is some of the cheapest and freshest seafood around. My only complaint it the hours. I wish they were open just a tad bit later on week days.

    (5)

  • Monique Z.

    Yum! Ridiculously delicious. Indulged on some great seafood - grouper, shrimp and crab legs. The hushpuppies very scrumptious also. My favorite place to simply splurge and eat everything in sight. Even finished the meal with beignets. Check it out.

    (4)

  • Tiffane C.

    I couldn't have been happier with this place. I ordered the fried catfish and fried shrimp with hush puppies and fries and I was in heaven. Coming from Louisiana, this food definitely took me back to my childhood fish fry days. The fish is cooked fresh and made to order. You literally see them taking the fish out of the cooler to be cooked in the kitchen. It's great! I also really liked the batter they used to fry the fish and shrimp. The hush puppies were also a dream. They were so good, I could have ordered a dozen of them alone. The beignets were decent, but nothing worth making a fuss over. Stick to what they do best, which is seafood. I also appreciated Crawfish Shack because the owner is so friendly. He comes out and talks to the patrons, and even took up our plates when we were done eating, which shows how humble he is. I definitely recommend trying out this spot. If I was an Atlanta resident, I would totally be a regular here.

    (5)

  • Maura F.

    This place is sooo good. The seafood is delicious, fresh, and affordable. My favorites are the fried shrimp, the sweet potato tots, and the boiled crab. The atmosphere is relaxed, the seating is communal, and the decor is simple and beach-like. The staff is charming and very helpful. I was really surprised to see some of the negative reviews. I've been many times, and the service has never been horrendous. It's self-seating, so there's not that much "service" to complain about once you're seated, but I always get my food quickly, and the staff at the counter has always been helpful when I've had questions. I have had to wait in line on occasion, and the food is definitely worth a wait.

    (5)

  • Phoebe T.

    My husband had been here before and recently gotten one of those restaurant.com coupons so we decided to go here and eat over the weekend. I really liked it here! We ordered the grouper plate, the crawfish meal and the catfish plate. The grouper and catfish plates came with 2 shrimps each. I would say, I liked the crawfish the most! It had so much flavor and had a nice kick to it :) I LOVED the hush puppies - wish the sides came with more of those! The fries and potato salad were pretty good too. The decor is cute although obviously not professionally done. However, the place was nice and clean, the waitresses always made sure my water was always filled, and I felt like it was just such a fun place to eat at. I can see this as a great place to bring friends and just have a crawfish broil without anyone having to do any cooking themselves! Love it! =)

    (5)

  • Krystle R.

    If only it were closer to where we live! It would literally be our second home.

    (5)

  • Stephie Z.

    Holy moly, this place is the bees knees( I promise you I don't actually talk like this;))! The crawfish is magically delicious and you can get it extra spicy - BONUS! The lightly fried catfish is tasty but I would skip it in order to get either boiled shrimp or lightly fried shrimp. I can't decide between those 2 shrimpies which one is best. Boiled shrimp is perfectly boiled with a hint of sweetness and spice- tastes more asian than your typical low country boil. The lightly fried shrimp is perfectly battered and damn good. The sides don't really do much for me, but it's cool- I'll just stick to protein. Sugarcane drink is good but this is another I would skip in order to put all my money towards the mini-cockroaches of the sea and stream.

    (5)

  • Carla C.

    Just paid a return visit to Crawfish Shack. I had the shrimp po' boy this go 'round. And it was the best shrimp po' boy I have ever had. Definitely worth the trip. And I am so glad that my cube mates are not the in the office today because I am pretty sure I smell like seafood and remoulade. But that's okay with me.

    (4)

  • Tiffany R.

    I got the fried grouper sandwich, it was pretty tasty especially the sauce. Mostly fresh for it being Atlanta seafood.

    (3)

  • Carlos A.

    Shared a foot long shrimp po boy and a side of hush puppies and fries with my wife. I probably could have eaten the whole poboy myself but I'm trying to be good. Anyways, the food was great. We loved the poboy and the hushpuppies were ridiculous. It just took so long to get our food. You gotta come here when you're starting to get hungry not when full-on hunger has set in or you'll be sorry and probably a little crabby (pun intended). Come here with some time.

    (4)

  • Tiffany G.

    Food is great but disappointed they took away all you can eat crawfish everyday! I come from all the way on the south side. I won't be back! Cheaper at farmer's market! Plus they didn't have crawfish today. Really!

    (3)

  • Juliet C.

    Still 5 stars! Went back twice in a week because my parents (especially my dad) came to visit and they loved it(even though they wouldn't let me eat them in China...). We took 3 lbs to a Chinese dinner party for Christmas and it was a HIT, so when we went to a New Year's Eve party we took some more, and once again, the crawfish were the first thing cleared out. Also, the owner was nice enough to reply to my comment about cooking the crawfish in other ways. I just wanted to share his suggestion: cooking the crawfish into an alfredo sauce for pasta. I haven't tried it yet, but I imagine the sauces mixing together to be perfect, since alfredo is sort of heavy, the crawfish should compliment it well..so next time your mouth can't take anymore and you have left over crawfish, you should give this idea a try.

    (5)

  • Adp P.

    Oh, YUM! I had the crawfish poboy, the spousal unit had fried shrimp (lightly battered, mind you) slaw, and hush puppies. Thanks to the awesome previous reviews, we got a side order of the hush puppies - because the two SU got with his shrimp was not enough. Ok, I have no idea if the roll for my poboy was properly authentic. I've never been to New Orleans. I do know that everything we ate was wonderful, fresh, not overly done and my crawfish had some spicy going on. I stole one of SU's shrimp - very good. He pronounced the slaw and hush puppies quite edible as well. What would make this place perfect IMHO? BEER!!! Oh, and even though the decor was trying for sea side shackish, the place was super well lit. Like stark white walls and fluorescent light well lit. And it wasn't crowded a little before 6pm on a Friday but it got really busy after we got there. I'd say to go is in order, because the beer at home is just fine. SU liked it enough he got a menu w/out being asked. We shall return...

    (4)

  • Michael K.

    The G ranking (great price, great food, and great service/ambiance) this place gets 3 G's.

    (4)

  • Steve W.

    Wow! After the Yelp Thang event last night I was dreaming of the crawfish. I got there just as they opened for lunch. It's a very clean small restaurant with the fresh fish proudly displayed for your perusal. After a lengthy discussion with the very helpful staff, I ordered an egg roll, shrimp cocktail, a pound of crawfish, and sugarcane juice. Everything was fantastic. The crawfish was spicy and buttery, surprisingly better than I have had in New Orleans. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and tasted fresh off the boat. The egg roll was similar to a Thai spring roll; very flavorful and shatteringly crisp. The sugarcane juice wasn't as sweet as I had feared, and faintly orange scented. I could get used to this. My only disappointment was that the sides were a bit small because they were delicious. You only get 2 hush puppies that are slightly larger than grapes, but were some of the best I've had. The one red potato side was perfectly cooked and buttery smooth. I would have preferred that they charged me an extra dollar or two and tossed a few more hush puppies and potatoes on the plate, but as it was I had plenty of food and you can always order more sides. Overall, it was an amazing experience. The restaurant was clean. The staff was very friendly. The food was phenomenal. I will be back... Maybe tonight.

    (5)

  • Thomas H.

    I had waited awhile to visit the Crawfish Shack even though it's right around the corner from me. The place is small, and the menu is limited. However, that's the extent of my constructive criticism. The crawfish was great, the catfish and shrimp was very good, and the hush puppies were excellent. The owner was very nice. Overall, an excellent visit. One note about the menu... we were informed that very shortly new menu items (specifically po' boys) would be added. That will make a great place even better.

    (4)

  • Jason R.

    Fresh boiled crawfish. Cleaned all pretty-like? Nope. De-veined? Nope. Little beady-eyed heads chopped off? Nope. Utensils? Hell, naw, here's a damp rang. Hey, Yelp, where's the sixth star?!? Expect slurping, splattering, cracking, and all around happiness. If Bourdain ever has the guts to do a show in Atlanta, I'd bet this is the joint he and the chefs from some hoity-toity place abscond for serious enjoyment of the ingredients themselves. Only not great part is the choice of music, but hey, that's forgivable. Oh, and check out Ben's photos. His photo from the street really helps. And he's not joking about being in the right lane and going slowly to catch the right.

    (5)

  • Alex H.

    It's not the Olympics fever making me say this, but the American bugs are definately superior to the imported bugs. The boiled crawfish I had on my latest visit scratched an itch that's been just out of reach for years. I'll definately be back a few more times while Amercian bugs are available. Love the expanded seating, but the kitchen staff did not seem to expand with it. Still well worth the value even with the slow service.

    (4)

  • Anthony G.

    This was my first time there. The seafood is very good. I love the option of crispy fried fish. The menu has a great selection (although I am always disappointed that more places do not sell whiting). My only complaints are that I am not too terribly fond of crinkle fries and that the only mustard they had was in packets. The place is pretty rustic and there are no drink fountains. The atmosphere is calm and the music overhead gave you quite a variety. I loved the fact that the patron mix was very multicultural

    (4)

  • Max S.

    Im from New Orleans and go to Georgia Tech for college. I have to say this was the worst crawfish I have ever had in my life. I made an account solely to warn other people that the crawfish were far overcooked, and real New Orleans seasonings were not used, it seemed as though they were made spicy simply to say they were spicy, rather than to add flavor. I really wanted this place to be as good as some reviews said but it did not meet the standards at all. The serving size of the $6.50 bowl of gumbo was incredible. I cant believe they could justify less than a cup of gumbo for that price. I will never be going there again.

    (1)

  • Lily L.

    nytimes.com/2010/04/28/d… Wow! An articles in the Times!

    (5)

  • Wolfgirl E.

    I really love the Crawfish Shack. It's not every day food, but man, when you get a craving for fried seafood or for a good seafood boil... this is the best that it gets in Atlanta, hands down. The shrimp are really wonderful- not overcooked and rubbery, always flavored right and very fresh. The crawfish are fantastic. The fried catfish is crisp and flavorful and delicate. The staff is friendly, the portions are generous but not overwhelming, the price is reasonable, and the seafood really is some of the freshest I've ever had in the city. A must stop for place on Buford Highway.

    (5)

  • Erin D.

    As a genuine seafood lover, this place is as good as it gets in Atlanta! Once I walked in, I was instantly transported to the seafood shacks my family always hits up off the Gulf Coast. Incredible prices, tons of fresh seafood cooked to order, and a very friendly family-run environment. I ordered a pound of boiled shrimp, and they even made it spicy for me. I shelled them at one of their 3 tables inside, and they gave me plenty of napkins and a washcloth to clean up (don't wear your nicest clothes here!). The shrimp was a tad overcooked though, so it was a little tougher than I like. The crawfish was incredible, though, and I highly recommend it! My dad and brother got the fried fish, and it was huge and served piping hot and fresh. They both said their hush puppies were the best they've ever had, and coming from them, that means a LOT - my dad is truly a fried food expert. For ATL seafood, this gets 5 stars, but it doesn't quite live up to anything you'd find off the coast. The place is immaculately clean, and I can't imagine it getting a less than stellar restaurant health score. It gets 4.5 stars from me, the slight deduction stemming from a few things: I wish they had a soda fountain (only bottled beverages), more grilled/broiled options (they only offered to steam the shrimp, no fish), more side choices (they offer potatoes, corn, and fries - nothing low carb!), and it's not ideal for dining in. Next time I go, I'm going to pick up some steamed crab legs to bring home, dip in drawn butter, and make a massive mess enjoying every bite in front of the TV.

    (4)

  • albert b.

    On the way to pick up a fellow yelper for lunch, at an yet undecided Buford Hwy location, I spotted a sign in a new plaza "Crawfish." We decide to give it try, why not? First off, it is not really an eat in place. A few tables and that's about it. The walls are painted in a manner that I don't know how to describe, maybe just very sponge spotted. They don't go unnoticed. Don't even ask about a restroom. You will be sent across the parking lot to the owner's dad's garage to use it. This wasn't the most encouraging start. Now for the food. I have had many a crawfish in my day and eaten about the most authentic as you can get at restaurant, from Acme in NOLA. So that will be my comparison for the mud bugs. I would say that they were good, partly because they were already cooked that morning. I believe freshness and cooking time make a difference. The seasoning was very nice, not too spicy, just enough enough flavor. That being said, I would not go there just for the crawfish. I would go there for the shrimp. The portion was huge, and they were very good. The side of fries was about par for frozen. Back to the shrimp. As other reviewer's stated, they would be awesome on a po'boy, and with the rest of the standard cajun. It is a pity they don't have the sides. The owner was very nice, though ordering took a little time to communicate. Throughout the meal we were asked how things were. They were proud of the quality and quantity of their shrimp plate, as they should be for $6.50. I would recommend for them to put a sign on the street, and at least add a po' boy option.

    (4)

  • Vincent K.

    Looking for fresh cajun seafood, ok prices, and sanitary eating conditions around buford hwy? well look no further than Crawfish shack. So being hungry at unusual times on a saturday afternoon (3 pm-ish) my buddy suggested we try out crawfish shack on buford since we live 5 min away. I said sure and since i heard some good thigns on yelp anyways decided to give it a shot. Typically when i go to seafood places i get little food, pay exorbitant prices, get a plate full of grease, and staff that look at me like they just served me a filet mignon wrapped in prosciutto. Well i can happily say crawfish shack was different. Altho a bit off the beaten path (hidden in a strip plaza), it wasn't too hard to find since i had a general idea of where it was. When we walked in i could see the theme they were attempting to go for (boston harbor), but it kinda got lost in the execution of the attempt but still not bad. In the front there were two large refrigerators (like you would see at ure local farmers market) with a variety of fish and shell fish as well as oysters and fresh crawfish and a large refrigerator with canned drinks. Immediately i knew drinks weren't included with my meal. I looked at the menu and wasn't too impressed since i figured everything would've been boiled or fried. However the choice of breading was admirable and the prices were alright for what i knew i was getting. You can order ala cart or the meal deals. If i recall correctly it was anywhere from $6-9 without drink and depending on what you ordered. I ended up spending around $8 for a can of Dr. Pepper and the meal deal with shrimp and fried fish filets (tilapia). The meal also included potatoes and fries. The other options were hushpuppies but im not a fan so i opted for fries. After ordering my buddies and I sat down and waited for our food. While waiting we noted that the restaurant was pretty new since the other spaces on the strip mall had not been rented out and looked new. After noting the decor again the food got to the table. Seeing how the restaurant was laid out i wasn't surprised about the presentation (styrofoam and plastic cutlery) i just used my hands since i didn't wanna fumble with the plastic fork and knife. The fish and shrimp were well seasoned and fried (not too crispy with just enough bite left in the meat). and the potatoes and fries were also well cooked. I just expected a bit more for $8. Overall the prices are decent for what you get, but when you get a large bowl of pho at Pho #1 down the street for $6 there's a little something lacking. I think if this restaurant was in a better neighborhood the prices would feel right on par. But the food was well cooked and served and the restaurant was sanitary. If I could give it 3.5 I would've.

    (3)

  • j s.

    Visited today. Catfish and shrimp were ok, but definitely not close to the best I've had elsewhere. I had read all the reviews here on YELP and was expecting perfect, and received only standard fare. Service was OK, but not outstanding. Workers were friendly, but things like refilling water glasses were not done at all. The restaurant, including restroom, was very clean. Not sure I will go back. It's not too far from where I live, but I can get better food elsewhere for a bit more money. I'll pay the extra to get the best.

    (2)

  • David S.

    Went for the first time tonight (thanks for the recommendation yelpers) and will definately be going back. It is important to recognize what this place is: a crawfish/crab shack. There are a few small tables and it is fine to eat in, but the place isn't fancy. Who cares. The crawfish are amazing. Spicy, sweet, cooked to perfection, and reasonably priced. I was up to my elbows in crawfish juice and I loved every bit of it. The steamed crab is also perfectly cooked. The hushpuppies ("Look! Hushpuppies, Daddy!") are first rate and the fried catfish and shrimp are not greasy or overcooked. Just perfect. My only complaint is that they don't have a liquor/beer license and the meal would have been absolute perfection with a beer in hand. But that can be easily overlooked in light of the quality and price of the food. We fed 4 people for $32 and left STUFFED and oh, so happy. I couldn't recommend this more highly for anyone wanting great crawfish (or any shellfish). Note: they also sell uncooked crawfish, oysters, etc.

    (5)

  • Mike W.

    I stopped by CSS today around 12:15 for lunch. This place is no secret. I can understand the great reviews. The food is delicious because of its simplicity. Fresh seafood cooked the way you like it. Nothing fancy and no frills, just good food. The first thing I noticed was that they need more space. They were certainly keeping busy bringing out outstanding food. I ordered the 15 Medium Shrimp (Steamed), Hush Puppies, and Red Potatoes. I mentioned to the owner that he is going to need to expand. He said that he likes the size now, thinks that growth leads to going out of business. Interesting thought, but he seems to have the winning formula. As I was leaving, I noticed they were getting busier. Steamed Shrimp- Very fresh, cajun seasoned, very tasty and nice size Hush Puppies- Delicious, but you only get 2. Size of grape tomatoes Red Potatoes- Cooked well, I forgot to ask for no butter.

    (4)

  • George C.

    No, I am NOT a shill for the Crawfish Shack, just a very enthusiastic fan! Hadn't been here in 40 whole days, and de ditch bugs be in, an' so be de oysters, so jump in and slide 24 miles south to Buford Highway. Got there at 11:28, staked claim on an inside table, ordered fried shrimp, tater salad and slaw for Momma, ordered fried grouper filet, small pile o' crawdads, and tasty fried oysters for me, t'row in summa dem red taters and slaw. Yeh, we good now. Look at the crowd in here wishin' dey had a table! Life is good!

    (5)

  • Tracey B.

    I cannot say how much I love this restaurant! I was here recently and I split a poboy and the boiled crawfish meal with a friend and we both left completely full. If I could, I would probably eat here once a day and twice on Sundays. If you like seafood, you should try this place.

    (5)

  • Joy H.

    Been to CSS several times now, and went for lunch today. The Scoutmob coupon has made getting a table difficult--a good problem for the restaurant to have. The fried crawfish is fantastic, along with the fried shrimp. One of our friends had the Shacktastic platter of boiled various seafood and had good things to say about it. Sweet potato fries were also delicious. Great lunch spot--if you go for dinner you better get there early.

    (4)

  • Ann S.

    The crawfish poboy is the absolute best ever!

    (5)

  • Mike B.

    I went there several times last Summer and Fall, but hadn't been back until today. The seafood was just as good as always, but the restaurant was expanded to add several more tables, bringing the total to about 10 or 12, including 4 or 5 picnic-sized tables. We feasted on crawfish, large (very!) boiled shrimp, fried oysters, and snow crab legs. The crawfish were wonderful and spicy, as always. For some reason a half pound at the crawfish shack always looks like more than other places. Ditto for the boiled shrimp, which along with the crab legs were cooked in a perfectly seasoned Cajun crab boil. The crab legs were large and sweet, the shrimp were cooked to perfection and looked more like jumbo shrimp than large. My wife said that the fired oysters were also very good. We got the usual starchy sides, corn and new potatoes, to round out the meal. The service was as friendly as I remembered it being when the restaurant was much smaller, and the atmosphere was much improved with the expansion. We noticed that po' boys were added to the menu (apparently around November), and that they were now serving beignets and Cafe du Monde coffee on Saturday and Sundays. We'll be coming back more often for the great fresh, well-seasoned seafood, and courteous service. This place beats its competitors hands down.

    (5)

  • Todd M.

    So I don't eat here all the time, but I try to! It took me some time to get off from ordering just the crawfish, but I am glad that I did. Their steamed or fried shrimp are probably among the best in Atlanta. When you get right down to it, their menu is nothing special, just seafood cooked in a few different ways, something that should be simple to replicate right? WRONG..almost every seafood place in Atlanta is either crazy expensive and overrated, or some hole in the wall place that fry's the best "frozen" seafood they can find with tons of dirty grease and pounds of breading. No so with the Crawfish Shack. You've got a simply run, family owned business where the prices are great, the seafood tastes fresh, and you don't have to sell your children to afford to eat here. I get the crawfish, shrimp or raw oysters. All of them are great here. I've seen others get crab legs and po-boys, but I've never ventured there. Everyone that I've ever taken has come back full and happy. Oh, and whatever they use in place of crawfish boil or old bay is amazing! It tastes kinda clove like, spicy, salty...all rolled into one. Worth a drive...if you have the time...get here!

    (5)

  • Virgil S.

    I love this place. The seafood is fresh, the owner is very friendly, what more do you want? Great place for lunch.

    (4)

  • Henry C.

    Food's good, but expect to wait. These folks take 20 to 30 minutes to get your food out to you- it's unbelievable! There were literally more people waiting for food than eating at any time while I was there. I'm not sure what the issue is, because 75 percent of what they serve is fried (simple).

    (3)

  • Laura R.

    Oh heck yeah. I am from New Orleans and therefore go through crawfish separation anxiety around this time of year every year, so I am very happy to have someplace with good crawfish!! We stopped by today for the first time after reading about it here, and I'm glad we did. The crawfish had a little bit of a unique flavor to it (seasoned with Sriracha I think? The guy who owns it is Vietnamese...), but it was perfectly spicy and delicious. My advice: 1 - go there. 2 - get more than one order of hush puppies. They are only $1 and you WILL want more. If only they had Barq's root beer and Zapps potato chips I'd give them...well, they'd get six stars I guess.

    (5)

  • Joe L.

    Prob some of the freshest seafood ive gotten in Atanta. Cheap too. under 9 dollars for a whole meal with 2 big tilapia fillets and 4 jumbo shrimp, as well as 2 sides. GREAT DEAL. Who knew that a southern style seafood place run by vietnamese (i think) people would be THE place to get seafood around here. They should def make po boys with their fried shrimp. it would be so ridiculous. And the best part is, you can eat the fried food here and not even feel greasy (and you can tell based on my reviews i generally dont even like fried foods) I had the tilapia fillet both lightly battered and crispy fried. I cant really say which one i like more.... theyre both pretty good. well ok... i think the lightly battered one hasa bit more flavor to it, and i like how the crust isnt as dry as the crispy one (not to say that the crispy one's crust was liek suprt dry) but hey i mean i had to choose. The shrimp are good both boiled in their special cajun boil, or fried. in fact, i would say this is def some of the best fried shrimp ive had. shell-less, juicy, big, and not greasy at all. The boiled shrimp was spicy with a kick, came butterflied (all the shrimp they serve are butterflied) and steaming hot. GREAT flavor, tho i def dont recommend those scared of spicyness to eat it. it def has a kick to it. and i LOVED IT. the potato was a great compiment to it, with its almost simple plain buttery and salty taste. and the corn on the cob was GREAT. SWEET, and def boiled in a mixture of spices with a bit of butter on top. the grouper was good too, the slice is thinner, if your into eating the fried fish by tearing off pieces of it and dipping it into the tarter sauce, then get the grouper. if your into eating with a knife and fork, get the tilapia. Ill get the catfish next time and tell you how it is. OH, and the crawfish, OMG SOOO GOOD. and its like 4 dollars for a lb or something. A tip would be to get like a 1/2lb added to your meal. a great entre and you can def taste the freshness of it. MMMM So.. good food, great price, demolishes red lobster above it, and long john silvers below it. gets 5 stars from me =)

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    I have gone back over the past couple of weekends and had them boil some of their Shrimp in the same boil they use for crawfish. Shrimp were great. They said that in the near future they may also offer fried shrimp poboys. I can't wait.

    (4)

  • rebecca h.

    yes i love the seafood but i don't love the attitude. went there to enjoy a meal and the scount mob discount that was supposed to be good for another 10 days. a sign on the door just says they are not honoring the discount anymore--a slap in the face to customers. please go back to your former aim to please, customers come first ways.

    (2)

  • Wanda J.

    This place is yum and totally worth the money! My husband and I had the fried grouper plate and one dozen oysters on the half shell all for $17. The oysters were plump, fresh, and freakin' cheap! Here are the prices of the oysters: 1 dozen unshucked $5 1 dozen shucked $8 1 dozen fried $9 You can't beat those prices for fresh, plump, yummy oysters! The grouper plate came with a fillet of grouper, 4 jumbo shrimp, and two sides (hush puppies and corn for us). You can choose to have your plate broiled or fried in corn meal or corn flour batter. We had our plate fried with corn meal batter, which made an excellent grainy and crunchy texture. The grouper and shrimp were both moist and tender. The jumbo shrimp were not so jumbo, however, they were still fried perfectly. The hush puppies weren't dry and cakey like others I've had in the past, they were moist, flavorful, and super tasty. Corn is not just regular corn on the cob at this place, it is covered with cajun seasoning and some type of delicious sauce. I would highly recommend trying the hush puppies and corn at least once, you won't regret it. Other seafood they had on the menu included various crabs including snow and king, various fishes, shrimp, crawfish, etc. I love seafood and will definitely be going back often.

    (4)

  • Hambri Enta M.

    What else can I dip in this delicious butter in which my corn and taters soak? This awesome boiled shrimp. Big. Butterflied. Tasty. Cajun fo shur. There is nothing shack like in this place. Modern and in a new plaza retail. Great deal. Me liked and me back so soon

    (4)

  • M O.

    Really Good Crawfish!

    (4)

  • Marina T.

    This is definitely my kind of place. Friendly, tasty, clean and laid back. Prepare yourself for messiness and spiciness. Come in your old tshirts because you WILL get dirty. Everything I tried here was great - crawfish, snow crab, shrimp, hush puppies, corn. I pigged out like you would not believe for only $12 per person!! Now that is a steal!

    (5)

  • Chuan S.

    I think I have pretty much tried everything on their menu at least twice. The selection on the menu might be small but everything on the menu is done well and the food is at a very reasonable price for fresh cook seafood. The spicy corn with butter rocks. I prefer the grouper over the catfish. The fried jumbo shrimps are very tasty. Even though the craw-fish and crab is good eating, it seems like a little too much work and a big mess. A few things to note, there is very a little seating and the closest bathroom is across the street. You can ask for towels and wipes if you are eating the messing stuff.

    (4)

  • Stephen M.

    Hush puppies were great. The crawfish was very good and well priced and cooked perfectly. The po-boys are a good size and come with a great sauce. The only reason I haven't given it five stars is because they don't serve alcohol YET. They are still waiting for their liquor license.

    (4)

  • Reba Jean B.

    I really, really wanted to give this place 4 stars. I just couldn't do it, though. Came here on a Saturday night. Heard it was a BYOB and brought a bottle of wine. No corkage fee and that was nice. However, they made us drink from Styrofoam cups as to be sure to keep it a family environment. Wonder if they told the other tables that had multiple bottles of wine AND glasses on their table. The service was not good, no sir-ee. I know that we came late on a Saturday night, about 8 o'clock, and it closes at 9 (whatever). It took close to an hour to get our broiled platter. As soon as people were vacating tables, the staff was quick to get those chairs on top of tables to make sure the people in line to order were not going to sit anywhere near the windows. Nothing irritates me more than a hurried staff that is trying to close well before closing time and people still ordering. Once the food finally got to our table the tastes and smells were fantastic. However, everything was overcooked. The few shrimp that were on the platter were almost inedible. The $40 platter was nothing more than a crap load of Crawfish with two potatoes, 2 half ears of corn, 2 crabs, and 5 shrimp and a few mussels. We came home with plenty of Crawfish. The service again was just terrible and possibly worth a 1 star rating. Asked for horseradish and server insisted that each one was 50 cents extra. Never received any eating utensils from anyone. I give this a three cause I broke into the left over Crawfish, and damn! Those tastes, those smells really just turn me on. I'll go back during the day, order differently and take it to go. (but that will be when I have plenty of time and patience to deal with lame service.)

    (3)

  • Dan K.

    i love the crawfish shack -- very informal place, casual,, fried seafood is really good here -- tasty shrimp and fish,,, can be a bit pricey but often there are scoutmobs for discounts

    (4)

  • Dave T.

    The two star rating is the average of the food, a three and the experience, one star. A friend and I went just before the lunch crowd started flowing in. He had gumbo and a po boy. I ordered fried shrimp, cole slaw and red potatoes. His gumbo came. He finished it. His po boy came. He finished. We waited a few minutes and my food came (at least it all came at the same time). The waiter had no expression when I asked him to put it in a to go box and did so, again a few minutes later. When we left, two other tables had food on them. I ate a few of the shrimp while driving - good, not great.

    (2)

  • Shopping D.

    I went today for the first time,and MAN!!! Them some GOODDDDDDDDDD JUMBO shrimp!!!! I definately cheer on this place. It is a drive for the area I live in,but it never hurts to take a ride sometimes. :0)

    (4)

  • Sam P.

    I've been here three times now, and it has yet to disappoint. They bread, season, and fry their seafood perfectly. And I can leave feeling bloated and happy for under $10. I would recommend skipping the meals and ordering by the pound with a la carte sides. The sides are cheap ($2 or less) and the portions are way bigger than what comes with the combo meals. Family style is the way to go here.

    (5)

  • Solange H.

    After reading about this in one of the food blogs a while back, i thought to myself that i should go and check it out. of course that never happened until today when my peeps from work wanted to go. glad i joined them! we had a pretty large group, and came in sporadically, but we all stuck with shrimp, whether it was boiled, steamed, fried or po'boy'd. and we all left stuffed and happy. the jumbo shrimp were huge! i ordered the steamed jumbos, but a lot of my coworkers got the boiled one, which comes with seasonings. for all that food, it is a great value. and the board said they serve beignets and cafe du monde coffee on weekends, so guess where this girl is going? ;) just a couple of minuses: the wait for the food can be long, depending on how busy they are. i chalk this up to them serving freshly prepared food, so be ready to sit there with your mouth watering in anticipation. also, there is no wait staff checking on you, so perhaps this is something that the management could look into? in all, great experience! will be back.

    (4)

  • Peyton S.

    I have signed up to Yelp in order to write about this place! I grew up eating fresh seafood, mostly crabs, out of the Chesapeake Bay. I also had fresh crawfish as the lady down the street from me grew them and would bring over pounds and pounds at a time. I have been searching for a place to remind me of my great childhood memories and I have found it very hard to do so in Atlanta, being so far from the water. However, I feel my search has ended. The selection of food is simple and that is what it should be when dealing with fresh seafood. I have eaten the blue crabs, crawfish, and shrimp and I am now hooked! They boil the crabs in the same seasoning they do the crawfish in and It is second to none (Old bay and beer steam might be a little better)! I also had them, as a fellow yelper suggested, boil the shrimp in the same spicy boil. If you are not a huge fan of very spicy food I wouldn't suggest doing this as they come out much more spicy than the crawfish and crabs. I think part of the reason I like this place so much is that it is a family run business with the owners mom and sister helping out which creates such a warm environment. However, the place is small with only 4 tables and 8 or so seats so if you come when they are busy don't expect to eat in. The food is great for take out as they try their best to lock in meals but with any boiled food there will be a mess. They also offered to double and triple bag my order so as to not leave a smell in my car. I gave them 5 stars because what they offer is fantastic yet there are some suggestions. They need to add some po boys (I over heard the owner say they are going to add them soon) and I always feel bad when I eat female crabs (especially when they are smaller) as I feel they should be in the water making more baby crabs! I have yet to have a jimmy (male crab) with my order, but the females are so tender and flavorful that it makes it justifiable to me to eat them anyways. Having a soda fountain would be nice as well. I have been there three times in the last few weeks and I will be going back all the time now. You can also call ahead and place an order as it does take some time to get your food because it is freshly cooked. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Dorothy P.

    Came searching for this place midafternoon driving up and down buhi (fellow yelper Chuan S. gave me specific instructions, but i apparently can't follow instructions:)..finally found it! when he said it was behind an auto shop, well there's like 10 of them near Dresden rd! the reason i missed it so easily i think is that the shopping ctr is actually perpendicular to buhi, not facing it. atleast that's my story and i'm stickin to it. I ordered the fried grouper and shrimp plate w/ corn on the cob and hush puppies and sugar cane drink (since i've read the raves about it). I really liked the shrimp, it was lightly battered. the grouper was excellent but i think i would've liked it better lightly battered w/ cornmeal or broiled like the owner, Hugh, suggested. it was nice having a vege side like corn on the cob (it took the guilt out of eating fried food:)--only i wish the butter was on the side. the hush puppies were ok, i think i'm just used to bigger and fluffier hush puppies though. the sugarcane drink was so refreshing, not too sweet at all. overall, it was a very enjoyable meal/experience. Hugh was very attentive, asking me how everything was and giving me the background of his rest't venture. i thought he was from outta town, but come to find he's a homeboy from lawrenceville, ga! and his dad owns the auto shop and shopping ctr! very cool. sounds like he's got his business brain on and knows how to make the most of his resources. Being from here has probably made him realize atl is in desperate need of a place like this! He also told me that his background is actually in interior design, and that he did the faux finish on the walls himself! very cool. like the fishing nets inside as well. the only thing i wish he would add to the decor/ambience would be to dress up the entrance. even though it's in a shopping ctr, i think he could separate itself from the other shops w/ potted plants (e.g. tall junipers), which would also give outside diners something else to look at besides the cars in the parking lot. I'm sure this is nitpicking, but i like this place and want to see it stay/grow. Hugh also said creative loafing just did an article/photo shoot of his place--can't wait to see it!

    (4)

  • Kyndall M.

    I went there today with a couple of friends after going to a catered lunch. I said I wasn't going to eat anything. This changed after I saw the menu. A pound of snow crab for $6.99?! (+$2 since it wasn't takeout and they boiled it for me) My friends ordered a couple of pounds of crawfish and then one of the meals. This place is spicy. I didn't expect my boiled crab legs to come out covered with Old Bay, but it was incredibly good. Probably the best crab legs I've ever had - very meaty and positively fell out of the shell. I got this with the corn on the cob ($1 for 2 half pieces) which helped to cut the spice occasionally. Sure, the place is tiny, the music sucks (Christian pop - really?!), and it is impossible to find it without doing a U-turn on Buford, but this is some seriously good service and seafood. Definitely going back. The owner told us that they are getting po-boys NEXT WEEK.

    (5)

  • Rachelle H.

    OK, I'll start out with saying that I was born and raised in New Orleans, so I have high expectations. With that being said, I was pretty disappointed. We got the "Shacktastic Platter", shared between me and my husband. It was supposed to be a boiled New Orleans feast. Well, I never had mussels or king crab growing up in New Orleans. I never tasted either one until I moved to Georgia, so they really didn't "go" with the meal. Crawfish are out of season, so what was in the feast was obviously previously frozen. The shrimp were huge, like freaks of nature, obviously imported. Imported shrimp are usually larger, more dense, chewy and don't hold flavor; that was case here. To get a good seafood boil you have to boil in stages then soak the flavor into the food. It tasted like everything was frozen then quickly boiled in the hottest pepper they could find, so the flavor could try and make it to the meat without soaking. So if you like to "suck the heads", forget about it, the juice burns your lips right off your mouth. Good Cajun food is well seasoned and spicy, not just burn your lips off hot. How can you enjoy your meal with your lips on fire? Nobody I know in New Orleans uses Old Bay seasoning for ANYTHING! If you are not used to good seafood, you won't mind his place, it's probably a good distraction from the ordinary. If you ARE used to really good, fresh seasoned seafood, don't expect much. Boudin Balls WERE good!

    (2)

  • smacksmackgulp K.

    Oh man. This will be one of my "the emperor has no clothes on" reviews. Food alone? I would say 3.5 stars. But seriously folks - have none of you had good seafood before? California coast? Pacific Northwest? Massachussetts or Maine? The food here costs way too much for what you get. Practically $20 for a po-boy. And the service here takes WAY. TOO. LONG. You'd think they were running over to Buford Hwy Farmer's Market everytime an order came through to purchase that particular piece of fish or shellfish. Which, if it were true, fine. But they're just slow and inefficient. We waited 45 minutes for a sandwich when the place wasn't even that full. And service? SUCKS BALLS. And another Yelper (yea, yea, I'm another f*cking annoying Californian that has had The Boiling Crab in Garden Grove before) hit it on the head when they said that this is a bad, watered down version of the Viet/Cajun crawfish. The spices have none of the richness, none of that lick-your-finger goodness that BC has perfected in their "Whole Sha-Bang". And yes, Atlanta is NOT Cali, and I should go back there blah-blah-blah. But I'm saying this as someone who's really happy living in Atlanta - and this is food we're talking about here - so we can expect more, I say! I feel like people put up with Crawfish Shack because there aren't any competitors. (BC - please please PLEASE open up a franchise here.)

    (2)

  • Claire M.

    I'm a huge fan of Crawfish Shack!! They have fresh seafood that is extremely affordable in a casual atmosphere that I absolutely love. Every time I go, I get the boiled crawfish meal with potatoes and corn. It is truly a unique meal to find in Atlanta, and I love it. We also always get our fresh crawfish for our low country boils here for a great price. If you are a seafood lover that hasn't tried this place yet, it is a MUST!

    (4)

  • august d.

    LOVE that seafood! the best around ATL! had the smaplers. Oysters, Shrimp and Crawfish. came out in a huge stainless steel bowl. Hot and Spicy. delicious!

    (5)

  • C J.

    All I really have to say is, thank you yelp. After reading the reviews, I planned my day around visiting Crawfish Shack Seafood (I live a sad life). I'm from Louisiana, and I can count the number of times I've had crawfish since I moved here on one hand...so so sad... all of those times requiring a 7.5 drive back home (not just for crawfish...geez...I'm not that obsessed...) to obtain said crawfish. Anyways, I'm seriously upset I hadn't heard about this place earlier.... the crawfish were delish (couldve been a lil' bit bigger...but I ain't complaining) as were the hush puppies & red potatoes boiled in crawfishy goodness. Like everyone else has mentioned, this places is very affordable. The sides were like $1-2 I think. Even with that said, my wallet & I are glad this place is an out of the way drive, because I would definitely be up there everyday until everything on the menu has visited my stomach. Extra pluses also for the cute decor & super-niceness of the folks who work there. If you hate seafood, you should re-evaluate your life...everyone else, go here now. You're welcome.

    (4)

  • Shawnta M.

    WOW! What a great find! Just finished pigging out at the Crawfish Shack, and boy was it as good as the Yelpers made it out to be! I LOVE a bargain, and more than that, I LOVE great seafood. Having gone to college off the Chesapeake Bay, I know my seafood, and this place is on point! Fresh shrimp, oysters, crab, and crawfish all under $7 per lb - I've never seen such a thing in Atlanta! Even the Dekalb Farmer's Market charges almost $14 per lb for their grouper; it's only $6.99 here! And DELICIOUS! We ordered 2 lbs of shrimp (half fried, half boiled in the spicy crawfish boil), 1 lb or crawfish, 1 grouper filet, 1lb of snow crab legs, 2 orders of hush puppies, and 1 order of sweet buttery corn on the cob - all for about $40!! That's like $100 worth of seafood anywhere else in ridiculously priced Atlanta! And trust me, these guys don't skimp on the quality! And the owners were extremely friendly and helpful - they even insisted on us sampling their crawfish! Now that's great service. I only wish they stayed open later, but that won't stop me from making the 15 minute trek here on a regular basis! Keep up the good work guys! Oh, and the hush puppies were a major surprise. They are usually an afterthought for me, but we ordered an extra basket they were so good - and only $1 for 6! **Minus 1 star for the lack of bathroom (it's really more of a carry out place) and the early closing (they close at 7 during the week, and 8 on the weekend). Food is 5 stars easy! Can't wait for the addition of po' boys to the menu - they are coming soon!**

    (4)

  • kim t.

    Great tasting fresh seafood. A bit more expensive than I am used too, but at least im never dissapointed. The service is so good, I almost dont mind the prices. The Beignets on Saturday mornings are to die for.

    (4)

  • Lon K.

    Sloooow service at the expanded location. Place sinks from Crawfish , overwhelms you when you walk in the door. But that is their name sake, so if you are not into the sour, fishy smell of mudbugs be prepared for an incredibly long wait for food. Stopped in on a Sat afternoon, ordered a fired Shrimp Po Boy , took 45 mins for the food to come out. Other tables had the same wait. Food was good , best bread I have had in ATL for a Po-Boy but the disorganized experience was not worth it. As others have said, staff brings out one bowl of food to a table then struggles with three or four all held in their hands. Looks like all family members working here. Probably good for take out, or for their namesake, crawfish which they just scoop out of a big cooler behind the counter. No beer, only soft drinks. Also good joint for those L.S. WHO Tigers to remember what the bayou smells like.

    (2)

  • S W.

    First visit to Crawfish Shack in what is apparently an expanded location. The dining-in experience needs some work. The restaurant was clean and roomy, but I'm not sure the space is a good thing. The Sunday crew (and there were several folks in and out of the kitchen) seemed incapable of handling a rush. Dishes came out of the kitchen haphazardly. Servers struggled to carry the plastic plates and metal bowls individually (a tray would help). Also, the numbers customers were given to place on their tables seemed not to help direct the folks bringing food out of the kitchen. I saw a cup of butter fall from a plate on the floor as a server left the kitchen. She picked it up and put it back on the plate. Made me wonder what was happening behind the curtain. The good: Everything was tasty. The boiled shrimp were highlights -- fresh and juicy -- and our lightly breaded catfish and fried grouper were prepared well. The hush puppies were a bit small but flavorful. I'd go back for the food but maybe just a to-go order.

    (3)

  • John A.

    This place is awesome! Great seafood and great service. Not much seating room, but worth taking home if you have to.

    (5)

  • Eric E.

    This is simply one of the best places in the Atlanta area for fresh seafood, HANDS DOWN. You can taste the freshness with every bite. Every time I go to this place I have to restrain myself from returning the same day. IT'S JUST THAT DARN GOOD!!!!!! If you try this place once, I promise you'll fall in love. The customer service is top notch, with friendly employees that offer suggestions to new and returning customers. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CRAWFISH SHACK!!!!!

    (4)

  • Robin G.

    Great fried seafood. Catfish was a little muddy tasting, but tilapia was excellent. Shrimp are spot on. Oysters were a little small and slightly overdone, but pretty good. It will be a weekly spot for me. Owners are super nice and enthusiastic about their food. Seating space is small so don't go with a large group or be prepared to carry it out (but how will the fried seafood keep).

    (4)

  • Jen K.

    Did takeout from Crawfish Shack over the weekend, and I think I actually prefer it to dining in. The 4 shrimp poboys, 2 orders of fries, and 2 orders of onion rings made it home hot and delicious. They told us 15 minutes, and when my husband went there 15 minutes later, it was ready. Calling in the order was so much more convenient that I'll give them a full 5 stars this time around.

    (5)

  • J J.

    Oh my...I have found some of the freshest and best seafood in Atlanta!! After googling "best seafood Atlanta" I came across this diamond in the rough on Buford Hwy. This highway seems to hold some delicious treasures so we decided to check it out. Tucked away in a new shopping center will make it hard to detect at first. Once you find it you will be welcomed by tons of free parking and a clean strip mall. We arrived at 4ish in order to miss the crowds other yelpers spoke about. It smelled great in there! After much thought I finally decided on Plate #1: catfish, 4 large shrimp and 2 sides (I chose corn on the cob and potato salad). My bf got Plate #2 with 10 large shrimp and 2 sides (french fries and hush puppies). My catfish was awesome!!! I went with the "light fry" as opposed to their "crunchy" style. The first thing I noticed was how fresh the catfish was. Perfection! Some lemons to accompany this feast would have been money but they were no where in sight. The shrimp were delicious as well. Large, crispy, yet tender, and succulent. They would give any upscale Buckhead seafood restaurant a run for their money....seriously! The sides were to die for! My potato salad tasted like my mothers and was so authentic. The corn on the cob was seasoned perfectly and was o so juicy. My bf's hush puppies were smack your mama good! Unfortunately they were out of beignets. That's ok, it gives me even that more motivation to return soon! We can't wait to try the oysters and crawfish. This place instantly became a favorite!! Next time I am craving Atlanta's best seafood this Buford Hwy gem will come to mind.

    (5)

  • r s.

    Atlanta is a difficult city to find good seafood at a reasonable price. I was impressed with the quality/quantity of food and the price. Very fresh grouper and tilapia. The shrimp were fantastic. Sides I enjoyed were corn on the cob and french fries. It's a small place for eating in - but definitely worth the wait! Atlanta finally has a great place to eat seafood that will not break the bank.

    (5)

  • Ruby R.

    Short and sweet, their brochure says "fresh", but when we ordered, the clerk weighed frozen mussels right in front of us!!! Then, it was exactly 54 minutes before we got 1 order (and we ordered multiple items), with only 1 plate and no flatware (two of us). I have to say the sweet potato fries were great, but we probably won't go back.....and they don't use real butter, but some type of butter sauce.....

    (1)

  • Matthew R.

    Best seafood place I've found in Atlanta. The crawfish were delicious and spiced to perfection. The stone crabs were fresh. My wife had the tilapia and shrimp combo and loved them both. i didn't get a chance to try the oysters but everything else was awesome. The owner is very cool and was very pleased that we enjoyed our dinner so much. The place is hard to find - we drove past it even though we had it in our GPS. I will definitely be back for more. Thank you yelpers.

    (5)

  • MICHAEL C.

    just a reminder crawfish is best from april to july thats there best season.From there on its not worth the money,thats coming from the supplier of most fresh crawfish in atlanta...even the deliveries to the crawfish shack.so if u taste mush it's frozen crawfish!

    (2)

  • Kathy B.

    The grouper was not real grouper at all. The shrimp was over fried and tough leather-like. Hushpuppies were gooey, doughy, with no flavor at all to us. I would rather get real grouper and pay $11.99 a plate or so, instead of paying $7.99 and being sold something they call grouper that is a white meat fish, but not real grouper. This is not the first restaurant to say it was grouper and then serve something else. My husband saw them take the fish out of the case with the shrimp for my plate, and he told me it didn't look like grouper to him. He said it looked more like tilapia or something like that. Then, when my plate arrived, and I started eating, I knew it was not grouper. We have a better place to get seafood, real grouper and shrimp etc, all fresh from the gulf in Gainesville, GA. I will not be returning to the Crawfish Shack.

    (2)

  • Jay H.

    If you have a craving for good crawfish this is not the place you want to go to. Let me start by saying that the seafood is fresh but I can name a few places in town that have fresh seafood but not the high prices. I visited the crawfish shack because I heard that they have good crawfish. not even close. it is WAY too spicy and unless you are there right after they cook a batch, you will not enjoy it. they store it in a cooler where is continues to cook, DUH!. seriously? If you're gonna do crawfish, do it right. if you store it in a cooler, it's not "fresh" and the meat will become stringy. I visit New Orleans often and i guarantee you that they are not scooping overcooked crawfish out of a cooler and serving it to me. Don't get me started on the prices of drinks. I haven't paid that much for sweet tea EVER. needless to say, i will not be visiting "The crawfish shack" anymore. Not unless i feel like waiting 40 minutes for my order.

    (2)

  • Lindsay C.

    Crawfish are nummy... but I have to say the best deal in the place is the boiled shrimp by the pound. Medium shrimp are huge and the spice... oh so nice. With a very friendly, family-feel, this is a favorite stop on my monthly pilgrimage to Buford Highway.

    (4)

  • Phil P.

    The food here is fresh and the service is good. I would not order the PO-BOY sandwich. I ordered the $10.99 Oyster Po-Boy which came with no side and had 6 extremely small oysters. At that price the sandwich needs to have a side and come stuffed with oysters. The meals here are excellent but with regards to the PO-BOY, it was a major let down. I guess I had high hopes for the sandwich.

    (3)

  • F E.

    I must say that I was not at all impressed with the hush puppies. Could have been personal taste, could have been an off day, but that is a small issue. I love this place. The owner is so nice and friendly which is so lacking at many establishments. I ordered the crawfish meal with hush puppies and corn. The crawfish are very spicy and juicy, (you can taste the lemon when you suck the heads) I Usually I leave left overs for whenever, but on this, I have to admit that I gorged myself in stages because it was so good!!!! You know how you keep going back every 30 minutes or so for a bite? That's how it was. I wanted to go back the next day but didn't have the chance. I will absolutely be back some time this week and frequently. I recommend this place to any true seafood fan who just wants good, fresh, well seasoned seafood and not the pretense and price of some of the other well known seafood places that really aren't even that good.

    (5)

  • huy h.

    Oh man does this family know how to make some awesome crawfish boil! I just back from New Orleans for the French Quarter Festival and thought, "No way could a place in Atlanta match what I had in NOLA." I was dead wrong. After reading reviews about Crawfish Shack, I decided to give it a try. Not someplace I'd want to sit down and eat (only three small tables) but the guy who served was super nice and he definitely knew how to cook crawfish. He even let me try a few of the little suckers before I bought five pounds. Not too spicy, not too salty, and not too sweet. Oh, and the Cha Gio (Vietnamese crispy egg rolls) were awesome as well. I'll definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    After reading the glowing reviews of this restaurant, my boyfriend and I decided to try it out because we were in the mood for some tasty seafood. After having a little trouble finding the place because it is tucked off of Buford Highway in a small shopping center, we arrived very hungry! I ordered the boiled shrimp and some boiled crab legs and my boyfriend ordered the fried grouper and shrimp combination platter. The shrimp were huge! I am not sure what kind of secret spices they put in their food, but the flavor it gave the boiled shrimp and crab I ordered was absolutely amazing and delicious! It had a great spicy kick to it! My boyfriend liked his fried grouper so much that he ordered a second serving of fish! He also said the hush puppies and potato salad he got as his sides were tasty. The only thing that makes this place better than the food they serve is their unbelievably great prices! The quality of all their seafood was superb and very fresh. YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE!!!

    (5)

  • J M.

    I have been going to this place since it opened. the food is very good. fried shrimp and fish is spot on, poboys are solid, crawfish are above average (for atlanta), pricing is fair for what it is, BUT I am concerned about this place...... since they expanded, service has declined dramatically. it's not lazy service, b/c the people that work there are trying hard (I get the feeling this is family owned and operated), they just don't know what in the heck they are doing and they can't keep pace w/ demand. highly disorganized to the point it will start costing them customers. time to hire someone that has some restaurant experience to look at how they are doing things from a thru z. ordered a shrimp poboy today at 3:15, got the food at 3:35 and it was the wrong thing. I watched a gentleman that had been ahead of me in line literally fall asleep while he waited for a carry-out order. Come on crawfish shack, get your stuff together so you make it.....

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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