Crab Boss

I stopped by during a busy weekend in the city and the place wasn't too busy. Despite things not being busy, it took about 10 minutes for someone to come over and acknowledge my party. They were out of hush puppies and chicken wings. That was disappointing because I was quite excited that my meal came with hushpuppies. As an alternative, I asked for broccoli but that never came out. The hot honey mustard was quite delicious though.Based on the service, I give this spot 3 stars. Maybe I will go back (when they have hushpuppies) and give a more thorough review of the food.

such a disappointment. 1st when choosing what i was going to pick i was torn bc everything over priced so i had to make it make sense....so its a seafood spot, instead of getting they overpriced blue crabs or snow crabs i got the crabcakes...bc it said PLATTER im thinking one of them decent size foil platters thatll feed at least 2ppl..NO..a regular size meal...then timing...i ordered around 10 going on 11, i waited for a txt or email about my order and never received it i reached out via txt and ig and i did get a response..great..on the website it had two different times 12-2:30 and 6:30-7..i asked for clarification and got a txt saying theyll arrive at 9:45PM , i was so annoyed bc i was waiting since 2 to eat this specific meal, then took a nap waiting for the 6:30, to wake up to damn there 10PM got another txt later on saying theyll be there for sure at 8:30PM...the time comes i go, get my food and off rip the disappointment set in once again bc he handed me a regular togo box. i ordered the "BIG BOSS CRAB CAKE PLATTER" so im expecting some nice shit...mannnn that lil pup ass meal. yes, they did have what was in it clear but by the name and you cnt judge how you see things online and believe its always a accurate description but based off the name i had high expectations especially for $50. the taste of the food was mid which once again is disappointing and frustrating bc I WAS WAITING ALL DAY FOR THIS SCRUMPTIOUS GRACIOUS FOOD.they gave baby ass lemons wasnt even enough to put on my baby ass plate to add flavor to everything.one small ass potato cut in half. a baby ass corn.and i believe it was supposed to have the special/house sauce but it definitely didn't, i had to add my own butter to the corn when i heated it up. FOR $50.i gracefully take my L. the base is located out if brandywine or DC so they drove and didn't charge a delivery fee, but thats there business method so i want to be nice and give that grace/compliment but they choose to do that and even if the food ain't pippin hot when i get it the process of ordering,delivery,product should be seamless and amazing. i understand shit happens, but unfortunately it happened to me being a 1st time customer for them and i was NOT pleased, satisfied or happy with my food or having to wait literally all day for the food.

... Continued While standing in front of our table, he takes a call! He was rude, inconsiderate and was hella aggressive. Since there was a 18% gratuity added I signed and finally was able to happily leave! Overall, not really sure how this place is called crab boss when the crab is not PERFECTION. Also, as far as this place turning into a club; they should work on the restaurant and service first! Needless to say; ID NEVER COME BACK HERE and wholeheartedly advise others against this spot as well. Tried to support this black business but this was a horrible experience! Truly - the worst I've ever had!I call this review Dry Pasta with a side of NASTY ATTITUDE !

Crab boss is a small little place conveniently located on H St. Service was slow and waitress didn't check in on us as often as I'd like. My friend's shrimp platter was delicious and very flavorful. My order didn't come out until after he finished eating. When my food came out, the bowl was warm at best and there was only a small sprinkle of seasoning on top, the rest of the bowl was bland. Also, when I ordered the crawfish, I asked if it came with anything besides the crawfish and I was told corn and potatoes. When the check came, I was charged for the corn and potatoes on top of the crawfish so price wise, not that great. The drinks were good. Overall, just ok, there's better places to go to in the area for seafood.

I have been meaning to try Crab Boss for a while now, since their viral videos appeared on Facebook I knew I had to check them out. But I didn't want to drive out to Brandywine. It wasn't until recently, I figured out that the Crab Boss has a location in DC from an Instagram video from the eatthecapital account. I made a reservation through the open table app, be sure to make your reservation way in advance because spots fill up very quickly. I would not show up to the Crab Boss without a reservation. There options for seating are in the main dining area or the rooftop, I highly suggest the rooftop seating, great vibes and the music is on point. Tables are six feet apart and there is a QR code to view the menu.I ordered one of the Boss Fav's, Florida style charbroiled oyster's which comes with 1/2 dozen oysters broiled with parmesan cheese and topped with their famous boss sauce. There were really good but a bit expensive, $18.99 for an order. But I will definitely order these again. I also ordered the full-size combo Mukbang bowl, it comes with one crab cluster and 1/2 LB jumbo shrimp. You can pick up to four sides. I ended up ordering the egg, potatoes and corn. I wanted to try the sausage but they are pork-based. I highly suggest the Crab Boss if you are looking for a nice brunch spot with your friends or family. The staff and the owner are super friendly, he takes his time to walk up to each table and ask about their experience. Parking is a bit limited in this area.

Just sat down and well, let's see what the food do... I asked for a gin and tonic and they only have rail gin. So they don't have a full bar... they don't have coke or lemonade so forget about it LOL! Are they serious!!! They only have Coke Zero lol lol. So I ordered fried whiting with fries and hush puppies. The food was good, it was seasoned really well and the pieces were big. It was a good portion for everything.The customer service is a joke. I had to ask for napkins and utensil's, which I ended up eating with my fingers the entire time. No refill on water ....

I've been wanting to try this spot and it was worth the wait! They have a rooftop patio which was perfect for the sunny day. Just be prepared for a lot of stairs to get up there lol. They were playing some really good old school hip hop so we were having fun singing along. Good vibes to start. I had looked at the menu ahead of time and still couldn't decide what to get because I wanted everything! We shared the garlic parmesan wings which were really good. I pieced together a meal so that I could try lots of things. I ordered a crab leg cluster, a piece of fried catfish, seafood mac and cheese, and corn on the cob. All of it was delicious! Seasoned well and not overcooked. My friends had fried shrimp, seafood fried rice, and the mukbang bowls. Everyone enjoyed their meals. They remind you of the time limit when you sit down so don't expect to sit there for three hours. It was brunch time so were busy and it was a little hectic, but we ended up getting everything that we ordered correctly. Definitely make a reservation a head of time and sit on the rooftop! I already want more crab legs!

Crab Boss has replaced Ben's upstairs. I was excited to check This Black owned spot and the location on H street. Unfortunately,the extensive promo of the spot - did not live up to the hype. I met a girlfriend last night for 8pm. We really wanted to sit on the rooftop, but it was packed! So, we went back to the main level. First, customer service fail. The hostess wasn't the warmest or the most friendly. First strike, we asked for a table near the back and was told there was none. Then, as we were getting told our table, another hostess sat a party of 2 at our table. I will say the light hued server was very nice! She listened to every request. Despite this, the speed of getting food out was long. It took forever for our food. When the food came out, we had to ask for utensils and napkins. Sadly, We didn't get our drinks until 850pm. So, we waited at least 30 mins for libations :( For my appetizer, I ordered 10 BOSS CHICKEN WINGS. Honey Garlic was delicious! For my drinks, I started with the PANTY RIPPA. It contains Malibu Rum, Crème of Coconut, and crushed pineapple. It was strong and hit the spot. For my second drink, I ordered a frozen strawberry daiquiri. This was delicious! For my dinner, I ordered the LIL BOSS bowl. It contained One snow crab cluster, 1/2 LB of jumbo shrimp, and 5 oz lobster tail topped with crab boss sauce and seasoning. I was not impressed with the sauce or seasoning. It was meh.For my sides, I had corn, broccoli, egg, and sauce. The $42.99 for the lil bowl was overpriced and didn't have enough food. With that, This place has potential. It's in a great location and it's buzzing on a Friday. The female hostess didn't seem to want to be there and was on her phone.

It's Black History month right? We are still supporting our Black-owned restaurants correct? Well yes it is and yes we are. Crab Boss has been on our list and we've finally been able to make it down to DC to try it. Even through Covid, Crab Boss has found a way to ensure you get your seafood cravings and stay safe at the same time. The staff is wearing gloves and masks and they make sure the customers wear mask as well. There are hand sanitizing stations in and around the restaurant as well. And the food! Man is the food satisfying. We ordered the family seafood boil. OMG, that thing could feed about 5 people. The size of the shrimp, the clusters of crab legs, sausage, corn and potatoes will fill you up. The flavor is on point and it is all worth the price. Most black owned businesses get basked for having bad customer service, not Crab Boss. Our waitress was very attentive and inviting, and other staff came to our table to check on us as well. We have already made plans to take our sons the next time we go to Crab Boss. After all, we are the Foodie Bunch!

So the signature crab boss sauce, absolutely no flavor. I had the fried shrimp which was good but let me tell you about the horrible service the second time I went here. Not only did they block me on social media when I tried to reach out to them about it... the staff themselves were lazy and rude. Laughing at me when I tried to get someone's attention so I could place my order. I'm sure if I wasn't white they would have served me. They were literally just standing there laughing and no one else was in the building and I could see one online order on the monitor screen. Never will I ever recommend this place to anyone or return to this business