Shaking Crab

Finally find a hidden gem in Daly city. The food is the best. I like snow crab and lobster tail with atomic sauce and explotion for the spicy level. The place so nice in westlake shopping center, easy to find parking. The waiters so nice and polite. The food is fresh and taste is strong. Make me addicted. So I gave $1,000 for the $50 bill (2000%), because I am so happy

I freaking love Shaking Crab!!!

First, it's near my place.
Second, the servers are friendly.
Third, they have enough table and the wait is not that long.

Come try them out!

1.5 - 2 stars

At one time, these seafood Cajun joints were popping up everywhere. Now there are few of them and the better ones are a further drive.

FOOD:
For our party of 9, we ordered one of the combos, a pound of shrimp, a pound of clams, a Dungeness crab, two orders of garlic noodles, and two orders of fried oysters. We also added corn and sausages. Like any other Cajun place, you get a choice of seasoning in the bags (Cajun, lemon pepper, garlic butter, or atomic sauce) and level of spice.

Most of the food was disappointing. The garlic noodles were soggy and bland. The Dungeness crab that came in the combo was TINY. The additional crab we ordered was a bit bigger though I estimate it to be still under a pound. The clams were small. The only good thing that came out of the seafood bag were the decently sized shrimp. The fried oysters were oddly shaped (think mozzarella stick) but that along with the fried sweet potato fries were good and worth ordering.

SERVICE:
There was a lack of service. We ordered from one waitress then she came by our table when we were brought the wrong an order of fried scallops instead of fried oysters. After that, she never came by to check on us. Any time we needed something, we had to ask whatever server that passed by. Unlike other Cajun places, you aren't given a bucket or a bowl for your shells so they just pile up on your plate or table.

Will I return? Spending over $400, probably not. I'd prefer to go across the bay or down south for a better place.

WHAT TO KNOW:
*Plaza parking
*Credit cards are accepted
*Reservations can be made via phone but there were plenty of tables available

This is my first time trying shaking crab. They have a lot of seating available. They have 4 set menus options but no subsotutions

C1 = 1.5 lbs of crawfish, 1lb muscles, 2 potateo, 2 corn, 4 sausage
C2 =1.5 lbs of shrimp, 1lb muscles, 2 potateo,2 corn, 4 sausage
C3= crab or lobster, 1 lbs shrimp, 2 corn, 2 potateo, 4 susage
C4 =crab or lobster, 1 lbs shrimp, 1lb clams, 2 corn, 2 potateo, 4 susage

They offer 4 different types of sauces, and you can choose different type of spice level. The rice is about $3 a bowl.

We ordered c2 with garlic and dynamite sauce, 4 rice and fries, and strawberry ice cream, and it was $92. The fries were a miss for me. It lacked salt. But it's really crunchy.

The sauce was delicious and not overly salty like other places I have tried. The sauce was delicious with the rice. But in the end it got really thick and a bit oily for myself.

The staff was nice. But forgot alot of stuff. We had to ask for a spoon, fork, plates. Come on how do we eat rice with no spoon or fork. And without a plate or pale to put the scraps of the shrimp head or muscles where were we suppose to put it. They never asked if we wanted anything, if we were ok or not. They kept focusing on their frequent customers.

Shame

Yooo

Atomic Explosion (the spiciest option) shrimp head on, cajun fries, (sometimes) rice, and either a corona or coke. That is all. Sometimes, I like to mix it up and get something new to try with my basic order.

Service is friendly. I always ask for a spoon to scoop the sauce onto my fries or rice. I forever miss their happy hour deals that would go for $20 1/2 lb two choices. Great dining option at Westlake. Restaurant itself has dim-lighting and can be a bit noisy at times since so many people dine here.

Came here for dinner. Chill place and decent place if you're craving for cajun shrimp and crab. Place seems small but they can accommodate all sizes of party since they got different size of tables. I decided to get 1 lb of shrimp; got the mild spiciness and as for my seasoning, got the mix/all of the above which includes a mixture of all of their seasonings. And also had some add-on such as one cobb of corn and sausages which comes in 6 pieces into my bag of shrimps. Their shrimp is plump and juicy and blend well with the seasoning. Also had their sweet potatoes fries which is pretty good and their garlic noodles which was okay only. After you order your food, they provide you the bib and gloves right away so you don't get your clothes and and hands dirty. They also provide sliced limes and sauce cup as well in case you want to dip your shrimp with lime, black pepper, and salt. They bring out your food quick too. Be prepare to use a lot of napkins as it can get messy. Friendly staffs. Plenty of parking spots as it is connected with the Westlake plaze. Definitely will come back

Omg where do I even start!!! The food here? AMAZING!!!! I go here for the food not the service. Server wise they are a bit pushy and they need to be reminded to bring things + they don't check in often enough. But if you can look past that and get down to the purpose of the restaurant which is to eat!?!?! AMAZING

Overall Experience: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Value: 4

When I saw that this place was only 3 stars I was starting to keep my expectations low, but this place really really surprised me! I thought it was absolutely delicious and affordable!!! I did think the sauce was a little oily at first, but once it's better mixed and you get to the garlic chunks, it's so so good. Also, GET THE CAJUN FRIES. My boyfriend and I devoured them because they were so good. I will definitely come back here, please don't let the reviews deter you!

I ordered C4 aka 1 dungeness crab, 1lb shrimp w/ head on, 1lb clams, 1lb crawfish, 2 corns, 2 potatoes & 4 sausages for $94. I chose the atomic sauce which was a combination of garlic butter, original Cajun and lemon pepper. The Cajun was good, but I would avoid the garlic butter next time because it was extremely oily that you can see the saturated fat floating. I got the mild sauce and it was nice spicy. You can feel a bit of spicy and it's from the garlic. It was a lot of food for 2 people that we took the leftovers home and ate it for the next few days. This place was worth it and would come back to try other things on the menu. Great service as well.

I have to update my review as I've gotten it the past few times and the food has been good so far. I would say 3-3.5 stars out of 5 since it is pretty average, but when you're craving seafood it does hit the spot.

My fiance and I typically get 2 lbs of shrimp atomic + on fire. We do add corn and sausage to our bags. We also get a side of garlic noodles and some rice and our total ends up to be around $65ish?

I have to say that the roasted garlic they use inside their sauce hits the spot and dipping the shrimp into the sauce is pretty good. Only recommendation I have is to fully shake the sauce around so the shrimp can get coated. For to-go orders, I feel that they already have the sauce prepared and they add the shrimp on top. So if you do end up eating the top shrimp, they're not coated and they're pretty flavorless.