Angry Crab and BBQ

Originally planning to have dinner at a local place in Phoenix, that didn't work out. Still craving seafood, we stumbled upon the Angry Crab Shack. Welcomed by a friendly hostess, we were seated and greeted by our waiter, Ben.

The atmosphere was immediately inviting, combining a family-friendly vibe with the feel of a sports bar/restaurant. The theme was nicely executed, complemented by a very nice-looking menu.

The menu impressed with a variety of great items. Ben's recommendations were spot-on -- the gumbo was superb, and the catfish basket (glad I listened) along with the fried shrimp were delicious.

Angry Crab Shack resembles the Boiling Crab in L.A., but the unique touch is allowing patrons to sign their names on the wall, a cool way to leave your mark. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely come back. As a seafood lover, it's a must-visit. Although I skipped the messy option tonight (the one where you put it on the table), the overall dining experience was excellent. Plus, it's super affordable!

Enjoyed the food here on New Years. Wasn't expecting much but got a great deal on crab. Everything was super flavorful. My biggest compliment goes to the crab cake the stole the show. I don't know how it was so flavorful with only being crab meat no breading. It was so light and didn't make you feel heavy like normal fried crab cakes.

Meh at best.
If you're on a limited budget then this is a good fit cause they serve limited quality.

Not sure if the quality has gone down due to lack of cooks or what. I have eaten at this location a few times in the past and it was always good. My most recent experience was not great. Service was good and the place was fairly clean. But the food was not good. At all. I got a shrimp and crab leg boil with trifecta medium sauce, a crab leg boil with lemon pepper medium sauce, kids chicken tenders, kids cod meal, and charred oysters. The kids meals were good and fresh. The oysters were horrible. They had a thick layer of Parmesan cheese. When I've had them in the past, it was with grated Parmesan. Underneath the cheese, the oysters were not charred at all. They were just like having oysters with melted cheese. There was no taste of the garlic butter. The seafood boil water was flavorless and oily. My corn, eggs, and potatoes were forgotten but the waitress was quick and nice about fixing that error. I can handle crappy service here and there but I HATE to pay for nasty food. Very disappointed.

Had a good boil while visiting my Son in AZ. Our server was really good and did a great job. Food was good and plentiful for the money. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and vibe.

This is an updated review. Missing item once again. Used to order from here a lot but haven't ordering much since they messed up my order so many times in the past. I was craving some clams so I ordered clams, mussels and of course. Most of add on items are missing again. No way to opt for re- delivery of missing item. Reached out to the store and the response and customer service staff didn't really care for the mistake. Clams are also poor quality, half of the clams were closed shut. They were attached to the shell, very difficult and some were impossible to detach from the shells. Waste of $45 should have known better. Don't recommend this place at all.

They try. I mean the food is good, but not over the top. Service is slow but kind. Lobster tails were amazing, king crab great also. Fresh crawfish- well... they needed some help. Overall was good, just not outstanding. Of If I was just after crab I'd go back for sure. But crawfish is a no go. They needed to soak a lot longer to catch full flavor.

What happened to the Angry Crab I loved. I used to, so look forward to Sunday afternoons taking a seat at the Bar having a beer or two and eating great food with amazing service. Recently went . Wasn't busy. I asked for a recommendation on an IPA and was brought a Stout. When pointing this out to the bartender she said " well im not really an IPA person . So I wouldn't know". Then acted annoyed when I asked for it to be swapped out. My oysters arrived with no condiments or silverware. Of course now no bartender. She was off to the side eating out of a to go box . This continued for awhile. I ordered a little more food . It was prepared and sat on the shelf while she continued eating. Wasn't until I asked her to please grab it. Did I then get it. My advice? Just don't go on a Sunday afternoon around 2 or 3 because apparently that's employee time.

Wanted to try a seafood boil spot in Az. Came upon this spot. We all practically ordered the same thing except different levels of spice. AZ HEAT is waaay different from cali. I got the level 4 on my ceawfish and man it was super super spicy. My spice level is pretty high too. But i love it. My friends all got level 2 and 3. Friendly service here. I probably won't be back in Az for a while. But if i did come back i would like to come back to this place. The thick sauce made this place great.

This is my boyfriend and I's new spot. It was our first time in and our server, Ben, took great care of us. He walked us through the menu, the prices, his recommendations, and kept us having a great time. The food and drinks were amazing! Will definitely be coming back.