Overall, reviews describe Seau De Crabe as a lively, family friendly spot for seafood with generous portions and fresh ingredients, and the signature bucket and sauce are repeatedly praised. The crab, shrimp, mussels and corn are often described as well cooked and flavorful, with portions that offer good value for gatherings. Guests note friendly, attentive service when the team is on, and a warm, convivial atmosphere that's great for casual dinners or celebrations. A lot of commenters call the food delicious and well seasoned, and the ambiance and decor are often described as pleasant. Some critics mention service inconsistencies, occasional delays, or items that aren't perfect, and a few experiences with warmth or cleanliness that aren't ideal. Overall, Seau De Crabe is seen as a strong choice for seafood lovers in Laval, delivering memorable meals and energy, with room for improvement in consistency.
Went for my niece's birthday with my sister & brother in law. We ordered an extra lobster tail at 30$ to add to the boil. The waiter emptied the bag & just left without acknowledging us, no hello no smile, nothing. Other places add lemon all over the platter but he didn't bother didn't even talk to us. We then noticed we had nothing to break open the shells or the rods to push out the meat from the crab legs. We had to ask the waiter he then came back with scissors & cheap wooden rods unlike other locations that are metal. We then saw that the extra lobster tail we had ordered was not there. I mentioned it to the woman who took our order & she said she forgot & will get one ordered. We waited another 20 minutes to get it. She just put it on top of our platter with no sauce or anything on it. The platter was cold by then. My sister paid the bill & told me that the tip starting amount on the pad was 20% & even though she didn't like the service at all she still gave 20% tip & ordered a birthday dessert for her daughter. No one checked on us not even once the whole time we were there & left us with our tray & bucket of shells just sitting there long after we were done eating. The woman didn't even clear the table when she brought the cake & didn't bother to notice that my brother in law went to the washroom. She brought the cake with the candle & he missed it. She then placed it in front of my niece on the small space left on the table next to the dirty tray & was about to leave when I asked her to please clear the table. It's pretty obvious! Who wants to eat dessert with seafood shells & a tray of seafood sauce that was left but she was oblivious. Only when I asks did she pick up the tray but then left the bucket of shells. Continued to ignore us, I then called her over & asked her to please take the bucket she said she will send someone at that point I had enough & handed her the bucket & said please just take it so she did. Like how hard was that her hands were free so why call someone? Zero logic & horrible service. I then went to the counter to ask for an extra fork my niece wanted me to try her dessert the waitress started looking through a bag of wooden utensils while the metal ones were right behind her. I said can you please give me a metal one? She then gave me one. Why would I want a wooden one when I'm still in the restaurant it wasn't a to go order. Again no logic. I was a waitress for many years & I feel for people in the service industry however these two need real training they were lost or just didn't care they never once checked on us & forgot many things we were constantly chasing them to fix things. It was a frustrating experience. I will never go to that location again. We almost went to the one in the east end & regretted that we didn't. We know better for next time.
I was excited to try this place because we love seafood but when we arrived the restaurant was quite dumpy. It looks more like a fast food place even though the prices are quite high. The restaurant has been open for 5 years & still looks like it's under construction. The bathroom sink did not even have hot water. The waitress was friendly but after taking our food order forgot our drinks & never checked on us the entire meal. The food itself was mediocre. The fried items (shrimp & squid) were very good. The batter was light & crispy & the squid was not overcooked. The boiled items on the other hand were disappointing. the lobster tail had most likely been frozen & then cooked to mush. It was barely edible. The snow crab legs were decent & the shrimp was very good. It was cooked properly & was not rubbery at all. The corn on the other hand was way overcooked to the point that the texture was terrible & the potatoes were similar. The mussels were large & juicy & went well with the signature sauce.
In summary, for a restaurant to be charging these prices I expected more. I will probably not go back.
From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for something special. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between elegant & relaxed .Atmosphere: Elegant yet comfortable. Great lighting for conversation & a view that added to the experience without overpowering it.Overall: This is easily one of the best seafood restaurants I've visited. Outstanding quality, thoughtful presentation, & world-class service. A must-visit for any seafood lover!
Absolutely amazing experience! The seafood here is unbelievably fresh & full of flavor. The crab was perfectly cooked-sweet, juicy, & easy to crack open. Every dish tasted like it came straight from the ocean.
The portions were generous, & the presentation was beautiful. I also loved the seasoning - rich, buttery, & just the right amount of spice. The staff were super friendly & attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive.
The atmosphere was cozy & inviting, perfect for both a casual dinner or a special night out. Even that I did not eat at the restaurant & I had a take out,it is easily one of the best seafood restaurants I've ever tried!
Cool casual seafood place that you can eat prehistorically at lol they give you a bib & plastic gloves! Dig in & don't worry about a little mess, the papers on the table got you. Pretty decent service, sweet staff but they could come out from the back a little more often. Food is actually great, much better than I expected walking in & definitely would buy again! Tho I don't think I'll be buying the special bucket, with tip it was $200 but me & my buddy ate well so it's money well spent!
Great concept, amazing personalized service, great variety of seafood & sides all very flavourful & delicious. Portions are extremely generous. We will definitely return & highly recommend this gem of a restaurant in Laval!!
First time & I would definitely recommend. The host was super nice! Informed us on the meals worth getting for two & we had more then Enough to feed myself & my boyfriend . Great 11th anniversary spent eating seafood!
Jan 12, 2025
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If you like seafood boil, you're in for a treat. We ordered the mixed bucket to share with some extra fried shrimp & calamari & it was amazing. The sauce was so tasty & the seafood was well cooked. The service was great too! It was our first time & our waiter guided us through the whole process.
Great price for the portion size, good quality seafood, but the standouts are the signature sauce & the service! Friendly & helpful with delicious flavours.
Loved it! The seafood quality was excellent. The portion generous. We had the sceau de crabe mix. Meriam, was very attentive to our needs. Plus it was fun to eat with our hands!! I highly recommend this place 🦀
Marie was fantastic as a server, very kind, welcoming & explained the menu very well. The food was soo tasty, fresh & the best sea food so far in Montreal. Our new place now for seafood!
