Ooh! Crabe is described as a warm, welcoming spot with a lively vibe and friendly, efficient service. The seafood is praised for freshness and abundance, with orders like the giant seafood boil and jumbo mix delivering generous portions that include shrimp, mussels, lobster tail, sausage, corn, potatoes, and rice. The sauces are a standout, especially the Oh Crabe creamy sauce along with Cajun and lemon pepper options, and many say the Oh Crabe sauce is a must try. The atmosphere, cleanliness, and convenient location with ample parking are consistently noted. Guests frequently mention leaving full and satisfied and express a strong willingness to return and recommend the restaurant to others. While a few reviews note the feast can be messy in a fun way, the overall impression is that Ooh! Crabe offers good value for seafood lovers and stands out for its service, flavors, and overall experience.
⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? Absolutely Incredible Experience at Ooh! Crabe!
We visited Ooh! Crabe with friends after a strong recommendation, & wow-what an amazing choice. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, & genuinely welcoming. The owner is incredibly friendly & makes you feel right at home.
We ordered two King Boils, one with the Cajun sauce & one with the home sauce & both were bursting with flavor. The seafood was unbelievably fresh, with a generous selection of shrimp, mussels, lobster tail, sausage, corn, potatoes, & perfectly cooked white rice. The portions were abundant, & every bite was delicious. We also tried the Cajun fries on the side, & they were fantastic.
The ambiance is great, the location is convenient, & there's plenty of parking, which is always a bonus. Overall, an excellent experience from start to finish. Whether you're nearby or coming from out of the way, Ooh! Crabe is absolutely worth the trip. We will definitely be back!
My bf & I shared the giant seafood boil at Ooh! Crabe & oh boy, it was SO good! We were the only ones at the restaurant as it was a weeknight so service was fast. Both host & server were so kind. The restaurant is also very clean & organized. Definitely recommend!
The seafood boil was amazing! Seriously, from the calamari to the shrimp & corn, it's gotta be one of the best in Montreal. The lobster was super good too, perfectly cooked & juicy.The staff were super friendly, adding to the fantastic experience, highly recommend.
We accidentally discovered this restaurant. The high Google reviews caught my attention, but the photos didn't seem to justify the ratings-the food lacked that signature seafood boil appeal. Still, I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, my gut feeling was right; the place felt overrated, possibly due to inflated reviews. For context, I've enjoyed seafood boils in California, Hawaii, & Houston-some of the best places for this cuisine. Now in Montreal, I had low but realistic expectations for Ooh Crab, & it still disappointed. Upon entering, we were greeted by a host (likely the owner) who seemed disinterested, spending most of his time on his phone. You're required to order, pay, & tip before receiving any service, which made the experience feel very transactional. As others have mentioned, no water is offered-you have to purchase bottled water. It seems they aim to avoid doing dishes since everything is disposable except for the cutlery, which I suppose is a smart move operationally. We ordered the Jumbo Mix for with rice & potatoes. Sensing it wouldn't be enough, we added the fried calamari with shrimp, totaling nearly $100 before taxes & tip. The shrimp & rice were good, but the lobster tail was overcooked & had noticeably shrunk. The crab legs were small, frozen, & also overcooked. Clearly most of the seafood served were frozen. The only decent dish was the fried calamari & shrimp, which is hard to mess up. We tried to make the most of it, but I would pass on returning. At this price point, there are too many better options out there.
We ordered the ooh crabe mix platter (seafood boil) for pick up tonight. So good! Yussef was very helpful during my phone call (full of questions) for our order. Will return.
Last nights Tuesday fish & chips meal with calamari was perfect comfort meal. Light crispy batter, plenty of fries & great calamari. Went there Saturday for a great dinner. Very enjoyable seafood mix. Good value. Great Cajun boil #3, large plate enough for two persons, chose mild Cajun because of wife, very tasty with just enough spiceyness. Mussels & huge shrimps also came with sides of rice, patatoes & corn. Reasonable price we have been back several times now, a great place to eat. Thank you owner Yosef
It is my first time to experience a seafood boil & I was not disappointed. It was really delicious! We got the 75$ seafood mix (for 2) alongside the fried calamari & shrimp & a fish & chips. I especially enjoyed their house special sauce in the seafood boil. Their fried food were also very good. It was light & crispy. Overall, it was a fun experience to eat on the table without any plates. Their food is good & have quite the selection. Depending on what you order, it may come a bit more expensive.
Sep 2, 2024
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Easy parking. The staff was friendly, informative, & polite. The restaurant was super clean. The service was amazing. The food came fast & tasted delicious! Great portions & atmosphere. Got the seafood boil. Shrimp & lobster. 10 out of 10. I definitely recommend it!
My first time eating a seafood boil. It was amazing. Super flavorful & tasty. Their sauce is perfection. There's also a generous amount of seafood. Will definitly go back when I have the time!
This place is phenomenal. The best seafood boil I ever had. The seafood is fresh the portions are big & the price is reasonable. Also, Service was impeccable.
Love me some seafood!! This was my first seafood boil. It was amazing. I'll be back! It is a great time with a group. They equipe you with all you need to enjoy....bib, gloves, crab cracker etc...
Ooh! Crabe is a delightful seafood restaurant. It specializes in mostly seafood plates with several options for either fried or boiled dishes. I had the fried calamari & shrimp plate & my spouse had the crabcakes. Both dishes had generous portions & were quite tasty. We saw many tables enjoying the larger boiled options with people sharing the dishes. Besides seafood there is a chicken or a sausage plate option. Not much in the way of vegetarian dishes but some vegetables can be ordered as sides. Staff were friendly & efficient. Prices were a bit expensive but that is to be expected at a seafood restaurant.
