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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 3546 reviews

What User likes about Shaking Crab Providence:
Food was outstanding. Other than that the experience was terrible. We’ve been before had a great time. So we invited others and it was just awful other than the food. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Shaking Crab Providence:
Waitress spilled tray of drinks on wife no manager came over, then dropped off food with no utensils, or even the new drinks, never came to check if we needed anything then just came by and dropped off check, will never go back to any of there locations again View all feedback.

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Menulist
3.6 ★ from 30 reviews

The heat was broken and it was freezing. Server was not attentive. Food was just ok and not very filling. Very expensive for the amount of food you got.

Waitress spilled tray of drinks on wife no manager came over, then dropped off food with no utensils, or even the new drinks, never came to check if we needed a...

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Great fun active atmosphere. Food was great! I will go back!

Ate very early dinner as we had a train to catch. Very novel to have meals served in a bag. The crab legs and blue crab were very tasty.

First time here! My husband and I enjoyed it a lot. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, and the food was amazing! Will def be back!

Despite some mixed experiences with service, the culinary offerings at this seafood restaurant seem to be the main attraction. While some diners had issues with quality and portion sizes, others were blown away by the flavors and portion sizes. The interactive dining experience, with bibs and gloves provided, adds an element of fun. The atmosphere received mixed reviews, with some complaining about cleanliness in the restroom. Overall, the dedicated service of some staff members left a positive impression on patrons. With generous portions and flavorful dishes, this restaurant seems to have some hits and misses but is worth a visit to judge for yourself.

Opentable
4.3 ★ from 99 reviews
Jazmin
22.05.2024 - 01:52

The food at this restaurant is consistently fantastic. The service is excellent, and we never had to wait for anything.

KO00
22.05.2024 - 01:52

The food at this restaurant is delicious and the service is excellent. We especially enjoy their spicy sauce and garlic noodles.

Wilmer
22.05.2024 - 01:52

The host was excellent, but the server fell short. She didn't come to our table to see if we needed refills or anything else. The food was delicious, but we did...

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Jackies
22.05.2024 - 01:52

Food was delicious and hot! Server was attentive and courteous… would definitely go back!

Rafael
22.05.2024 - 01:52

Great waitstaff!!!! Delicious meal! We would highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!

Restaurantji
3.6 ★ from 276 reviews
Leona
23.09.2023 - 12:36

Best seafood restaurant in providence, have us a big portion at a good price and the food came out super quick.

The host was great, however, the server wasn't. She didn't check on us to see if we needed anything like refills, etc. The food was very good, though we didn't...

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TrixyG
23.09.2023 - 12:36

Our server was great! The concept of the restaurant is fun. They give you gloves and a bib and put paper over the table ... the seafood is overcooked and the sa...

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Always pleased with the service at the providence location! We are close to this one and about same distance as Quincy. Food was yummy as always. I always have...

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SilviaA
23.09.2023 - 12:36

The wait to start to be serve was a bit too long but overall is was fine

Int Restaurants
3.6 ★ from 1190 reviews
Al
20.08.2023 - 17:20

Staff was friendly and overall good time. Some of our clams came closed and some of the crawfish did not taste fresh. Crab legs were wonderful. Sweet chili sauc...

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All
20.08.2023 - 17:20

I have not found a restaurant to excite my palate the way shaking crab did today in a long time. The food was truly divine. It was so good even though it was sp...

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Rick
20.08.2023 - 17:20

We really enjoyed dinner here. My wife and sister-in-law had a boil-in-bag with crab legs and I had the best lobster roll of my life. The clam chowder was delic...

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ML
20.08.2023 - 17:20

The Shaking Crab is a fun place to get your hands or gloves dirty.  Your provided a little trash bag for your scraps and a bib with plenty of napkins. I ordered...

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Shawn
20.08.2023 - 17:20

My fiancé and I came here for our last night in New England, and we ordered the combo with the 2 lobsters. We also ordered clam chowder, a beer, and a watermelo...

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Top-rated
3.4 ★ from 6 reviews
Solmarie
08.10.2023 - 10:41

They fed us parasites and just said they can’t do anything about it call Uber eats for a refund! Never eating there again!

All i got to say is 5 stars, it blew my socks off no lie. price is high but quality makes it worth it. it was my first time having a seafood boil and i was left...

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Bread
08.10.2023 - 10:41

I have to say that I've been to Boiling Soho in New Haven CT and also Cajun Boiled safood. The Shaking Crab by far exceeds in flavor and freshness. I found my n...

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Extremely disappointed! New England has some of the best seafood restaurants and access to fresh seafood and this was NOT it! The service was great and they did...

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The Shaking Crab is a fun place to get your hands or gloves dirty. Your provided a little trash bag for your scraps and a bib with plenty of napkins. I ordered...

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Doordash
4.4 ★ from 1500 reviews

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