Shaking Crab Upper West Side - New York

Massive portions. You’ll be taking a doggy bag home. But very delicious, hot and fresh

AVOID THIS RESTAURANT AT ALL COSTS!!! I wish I could give this place zero stars. The quality of the food has dropped dramatically. The mussels were overcooked and clearly not fresh; the meat was so old it was black, and it wasn’t just one or two—several were like that. Now I'm left worrying about food poisoning because I had eaten some before I decided to throw out my entire order. I also ordered the blue crab, which was equally stale. The flavor of the boil sauce was repulsive, and the seafood arrived in oil rather than sauce. This was not a boil; it was a greasy bag of seafood drenched in a burnt and inedible sauce that tasted terrible. I am astonished that the chef let this food leave the kitchen to be served. I’m truly shocked. I don't know what has happened to this place, but I feel like I wasted over $100. The quality and taste have seriously declined, and I will never spend another penny here again. I'm currently trying to have Uber Eats address my complaints, and I plan to contact the health department. They need to hire a new chef and perform quality checks to ensure they are serving safe food that doesn’t risk food poisoning.

This restaurant is conveniently located, and I'm thrilled they opened in the Upper West Side. The place is clean, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food, of course, is fantastic. The prices are quite reasonable for the generous portions. There’s something for everyone. The hostess is wonderful!

Fantastic restaurant, but it’s not the best choice for groups larger than four due to long wait times. Otherwise, the food was outstanding!

The portions are generous and well-seasoned. I absolutely adore happy hour on Saturdays! The fishbowl punch is fantastic! The atmosphere is pleasant, and the music is just the right volume—not too loud to disrupt our conversation. The garlic noodles are excellent, but I would recommend skipping the garlic mac and cheese. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience, and I will definitely return soon!