Crab Shack
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Wellington Central, Wellington Waterfront
"1kg swimmers crab is a must!!"(2 Tips)
"calamari and cajun fish save the night.."(2 Tips)
"Amazing selection of crab and the service was outstanding!!"(14 Tips)
"delicious clam chowder and fettuccine"(3 Tips)
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Had a 45min wait on a busy Saturday night. But well worth it for an awesome pot of crabs ($30/pot enough for 2+ppl). Make sure your waiter gives you a pot of water to wash your hands!
Ee wyne LimNovember 28, 2016Waited for 1.5hours for a table for 8.. And it's worth waiting...The two pots of 1kg Paddle Crab it's delicious.. ($50 a pot)
- Karen L.May 1, 2014Cajun fish a tad dry. But delicious clam chowder and fettuccine - use of wholesome seafood stock. Pair them with the house white and you won't go wrong. Great atmosphere.
Artem GilevJune 23, 2013Be prepared for a wait / check if crab is available. A decent place for a casual chow. Prices are reasonable but check the printed menu - they differ from the online version. Kids eat free on Sundays!
Gabriel SeahDecember 13, 2018They have 3 different types of crabs (Scottish Dungeness, Blue Swimmer and Jonah Crab Claws) - each with different types of flesh
Nicky JonesJanuary 9, 2015Awesome ambience, service and food. Crab pots and clams were very comforting. Delicious. Our new place to take visitors.
Michael McGimpseyOctober 10, 2014Everything. I particularly liked The Welly Burger but honestly everything I saw looked delicious. Very popular place.
Karen GordyAugust 18, 2014A lovely time at CrabShack with great foods and service. I wouldn't recommend the pot of crabs ($30) because they are a lot of work for little reward. Go bigger crabs with larger legs.
Susie SteinerMarch 1, 2014OMG! Even for a non vegetarian, the veggie burger is AMAZING! Layers of veggies instead of a mixture. You won't be disappointed.- RachelAugust 27, 2013Unfortunately no Nelson crab available but the prawn, calamari and cajun fish save the night..overall awesome dinner..burp! :)
Jamie WagnerJanuary 21, 2016Appetizers and fish sandwich were excellent. Great location with friendly staff.
Get the corn chip platter and ask for extra crab dip. It's the best.
VladJanuary 8, 2020Place is pricy. Food is ok, was the only one open late around 11pm among all the places in Wellington
Pablo GarciaSeptember 1, 2013Not worth the wait. Many other better places around: foxglove, avida, arbitrageur, etc.
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- MonβSun
- 11:30 AMβMidnight
+64 4 916 4250
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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