The Mad Crab | Best Seafood Restaurant In St. Louis

First, it was too hot inside the restaurant to enjoy our meal. Second, the fish & shrimp basket was tasteless. The fish was covered in too much cornmeal/breading. Third, the quantity was minimal. Several family members ordered the same thing and all the fish pieces were different sizes [small vs medium, none were large]. My fish was so small I became angry. Last but not least, the family was disappointed with can beverages versus having cups for refills... at $2+ per can!!!

So, what a disappointment. Went to red lobster first, hour wait, should have waited. It all came down to the food and some of the aesthetic... Staff was very nice. Kitchen scissors as crackers were, well... tacky. For the prices, you should be able to afford proper crackers. The food was mostly overcooked, the sauces were mostly unflavorful, and I was brought the wine I ordered in a plastic solo cup.... Back on tacky mode. Buy some wine glasses.

So, first let me say the food was amazing! Two weird things: we had to order and pay at the counter like it was fast food and second, this place is all about crab boils,yet no picks, no bibs, no wet naps, no crackers for the legs. Still, we would go back because they were the best crab legs I've had in quite some time. We did just straight steam with nothing but butter(I'm a purist), but lots of boil seasonings were available. Note- it isn't cheap. But when you pay more you get better food!